The Aussie racer Stefan Ackerie. He was the consummate showman, always a smile, a wave and thank you to the crowd, even when the crowd was small.......
I remember taking a bird with me to watch offshore racing at Hastings (Australia) about mid eighties, filthy weather, cold, raining and blowing a gale. Stefan won comfortably (plenty of retirements) and when he pulled into the dock, he climbed up on the front deck waving a chequered flag and loudly saying "Thank you my fans, thank you all!" I looked around, and aside from my bored girlfriend, the only other people in the area were his crew and a couple of marina employees.
He was still a great racer and personality who encouraged Aussies in everything they did, especially powerboat racing.
RR
thisistank
02-03-2017 12:39 AM
Originally Posted by Sydwayz
(Post 4525326)
I really want a Thundercat so bad. (Says my 20 year old inner self; but my reality-struck 40 year old self says "you are an idiot!")
LOL, that's what your back will say after a few landings like that. I agree though. Looks like a blast!
