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Title: Anybody remember Alex Zanardi?
Post by: BDA on Saturday,January 26, 2019, 06:42:51 AM

I thought some of you would be interested in what Alex Zanardi, who lost both of his legs in a horrific racing accident in 2001, is doing this weekend.

https://www.foxnews.com/auto/zanardi-defies-disability-to-inspire-racings-biggest-stars

Title: Re: Anybody remember Alex Zanardi?
Post by: 1970EuropaGuy on Saturday,January 26, 2019, 09:34:01 AM

He's truly an inspiration. I'm rooting for BMW!

Title: Re: Anybody remember Alex Zanardi?
Post by: dakazman on Saturday,January 26, 2019, 11:05:38 AM

BDA
   I was thinking about going to the event tomorrow but there will be heavy rain forecasted beginning at 6am with temp at 60•F . Lasting all day. Not much idea of a good time. I live only an hour away .
Dakazman

Title: Re: Anybody remember Alex Zanardi?
Post by: BDA on Saturday,January 26, 2019, 01:58:16 PM

Europaguy, he really is!

Dman, too bad the weather isn't cooperating. Hopefully it will be a safe race!

Title: Re: Anybody remember Alex Zanardi?
Post by: 1970EuropaGuy on Saturday,January 26, 2019, 02:11:06 PM

The Daytona 24 is on my bucket list. Some day!

Title: Re: Anybody remember Alex Zanardi?
Post by: dakazman on Sunday,January 27, 2019, 05:02:31 AM

BDA and 70 ,
   This is the first time in several years that I haven’t been in Daytona During the races but unfortunately across the street at the airport making sure my aircraft get out . The sounds of the cars beyond words. Today 56 ,rainy and windy.🥶, so it’s still on my bucket list to be at a race. Prices were 135.00 for two day event with access to the garage. Kids under 12 free. Parking is another story all together. The rebuild on the stadium is beautiful.
Dakazman

Title: Re: Anybody remember Alex Zanardi?
Post by: BDA on Sunday,January 27, 2019, 05:41:42 AM

Sounds great. I may have to add it to my list too!

On another subject, I've been to the Amelia Island Concours and really enjoyed it!

Title: Re: Anybody remember Alex Zanardi?
Post by: Bainford on Monday,January 28, 2019, 09:42:40 AM

Thanks for the link. It's an interesting read. I was thinking about Zenardi a couple of months ago, wondering what he was up to these days. It's good to see he is enthusiastic and still at it.

Title: Re: Anybody remember Alex Zanardi?
Post by: BDA on Monday,January 28, 2019, 10:10:42 AM

My daughter was a big fan of Zanardi too and put together a video that included some video of him diving off a boat. I went to find that but found this video of some of what it was like to drive at Daytona. I thought it was really interesting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO5hGTsx8f8

Title: Re: Anybody remember Alex Zanardi?
Post by: surfguitar58 on Monday,January 28, 2019, 06:47:01 PM

Quote from: BDA on Monday,January 28, 2019, 10:10:42 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO5hGTsx8f8

I've done a little work in the field of adaptive engineering for the disabled, and this video is total engineering porn. Bravo BMW and Signore Zanardi!