I got Derek's autograph during the 1982 race! - at around 7am on Sunday I think it was. He was so gracious and charming I'll never forget the moment. One of the great ambassadors of our sport.

@corradobernasconi7323

Жыл бұрын

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SO honored to have raced on the same track as Derek Bell! It was a 13-hour endurance race at VIRginia International Raceway. I kept him behind me for 5 laps! Then, they dropped the full-course yellow... LOL

@MontyMotorsport

4 жыл бұрын

😁👍🏁

@ExSheriffFattyBoySkinnyArms

4 жыл бұрын

Mike Spencer great story, must be nice to feel like a legend no matter how short or long the feeling lasted, good on yuh!

@mikespencer9913

4 жыл бұрын

goodwood877 I think “legend” might be a bit of a stretch, but I was a small piece in a big, bad machine! :)

@wyattjohnson4087

2 жыл бұрын

Incredible

@NormAppleton

Ай бұрын

I'd be proud of that.

Derek drove me around Silverstone in the mid-80s. 200 mph in the pouring rain. Best ride ever.

@cozmcwillie7897

4 жыл бұрын

You lucky sod how did you manage that? I've always wanted that: although if the track has been made slower now what you got can't be repeated.

@m.r.9127

4 жыл бұрын

Very few cars can reach 200mph at old silverstone... if any

@NormAppleton

3 жыл бұрын

That's an "I fucked Marilyn Monroe" kind of moment.

@csonkaperdido

3 жыл бұрын

@@m.r.9127 yes they can, old Silverstone was MUCH higher speed and had fewer turns, and the turns that were there were mostly high speed sweepers like Copse and the Maggots/Becketts esses. Only 1 chicane at woodcote if I remember correctly. 80s f1 cars definitely reached 200 as did group c cars, and modern lmp1 cars still reach 200+ on the new, slower layout.

@aydankhaliq2967

3 жыл бұрын

@@NormAppleton true gamer moment.

So, he's 80 years old in 2021...! Time flies faster than a lap at Le Mans... Thanks for the memories...

@NormAppleton

2 ай бұрын

He's a legend.

When it comes to the all time greats, Derek Bell is definitely one of them! Amazing driver, and an amazing person.

I love the old school mix of seriousness and fly on the wall doc, and the polite interview responses from these sportscar legends. The dissection of the race prep of this documentary is first class. The reporter sounds like he’s done the odd BBC public information film but the style is charming all the same.

@jonelson1983

5 жыл бұрын

Back to the days when TV presenters didn't sound like they were 'down with the kids' and instead made decent, informative, programmes.

@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo

4 жыл бұрын

@@jonelson1983 the human specie is reversing.......

Derek Bell is a true gentleman racer and what an amazing career he’s had. A real ambassador for the sport. I saw him at this years Silverstone classic with a stunning display of group C race cars and he just oozed charisma.

Jacky Ickx named by the International press the Sportscar driver of the century , needed a superb teammate and Derek was such a brilliant superb teammate , very strong duo these two Gentlemen drivers!!

@NormAppleton

Ай бұрын

20th Century, 21st is Tom Christiansen

@mariapires7170

Ай бұрын

Jacky Ickx a gentleman? Mr. Derek Bell, of course a true Gentleman, and of course, a Gentleman Driver too! Thank you.

Enjoyed a slim panatela with Mr Bell at a WTC race at Brands. The man is a true motor racing legend.

It's just amazing watching these film and see people just walking around the paddock

Awesome to see a young Justin Bell! He stayed at the track all night because he knew he was gonna win at Le Mans in a 210mph Viper less than 20 years later!

Lovely 924 Carrera GT. Almost bought one of them in 2007

@porker964c2

4 жыл бұрын

Bought a 964c2 instead.

@porker964c2

4 жыл бұрын

Sold that in 2012 and bought a w124 300te-24 sportline. Nothing beats old German metal.

Das waren doch die goldenen Jahre, für Fahrer und Fans. Ich vermisse sie.

For those who have not had the pleasure, Sir Derek is one of the nicest, most unaffected sports heroes you're ever going to meet. I've had dinner with him a few times as part of the Goodwood Revival and you could not wish for a more knowledgeable yet humble person in your conversation. That, and on the Mulsanne in a car that had its frame filled with nitrogen so that breaks could be detected. True story.

Derek Bell e Porsche 956. Una coppia indimenticabile. Che nostalgia!

Brilliant piece of history, thank you so much for posting

@MontyMotorsport

5 жыл бұрын

Aston Martin Nimrod at Le Mans 1982 video on my channel too. 👍

Great times. Two great drivers 🙌🏼

It’s peculiar to see how the car is not rushed to the garage for its top secret unveiling. The motor is displayed in front of the cameras. In addition the mechanics work throughout the night to change the engine, in contrast to today that’s done in two hours. The good old days. I remember buying every magazine I could afford on this Porsche back then when I was 16 years old, yes the good old days.

arriving to the track in porsche 924 GTS, this is gold

@jimc5423

4 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if he was given that car as a promo or if he actually owned it.

@Extra-dg7uv

3 жыл бұрын

@@jimc5423 Probably a company car. Although personally I would have preferred a 911 Turbo...

Apart from the genuine charme and adequate manners being sported back then ... both of which seemingly buried in exchange for pencil acrobatics since .. isn't it intriguing how men like Derek Bell and Jacky Ickx were able to make it through all that years and miles of thrust and burst and fire .. and probably no less other hellish seductions .. in one gorgeous piece . splendid 😊

Luv these docs..THNX!!

Well respected and liked by everyone he came in contact with when racing.

@Pulsonar

5 жыл бұрын

Privately, the legend is as unassuming and placid, standing in line with everyone else at Gatwick during a diabolical holdup at UK passport control. I nearly fell backwards when I saw him there with glam wife in Dec 2017 very calm and civil whilst other folks were fuming and cursing.

@AmericasChoice

5 жыл бұрын

@@Pulsonar Not surprised. Bell is a gentleman. Plus, after the things he has done and seen behind the wheel of a race car a little airport kerfuffle is nothing. LOL

If I ever get to live again... I want to be a famous race car driver.

@aureliobrighton1871

Жыл бұрын

... and I hope you are going to be a disciplined and lucky one ;)

Thanks for uploading this gem, cheers.

@MontyMotorsport

5 жыл бұрын

Also got Aston Martin Nimrod at Le Mans documentary on my feed 👍🏁

Bell & Bellof = Dreamteam

Fantastic. Cheers.

What cars, what drivers just magnificent.

Comes across as a top gentleman.

Wow, interviews with Derek Bell during Le Mans. Neat.

Wonderful car

Great study of a legendary motor race and drivers; thanks! (05:30-05:45 reminiscent of Spinal Tap's errant journey to the stage for their Cleveland gig.)

@MontyMotorsport

5 жыл бұрын

Pleasure 👍🏁

@tommytoofar

Жыл бұрын

Well Group C was one louder, wasn't it....

THankyou Derek, for a good LEMans Lineup,My self started racing on M=4.40years,then Michigan I=94,raced my TR9 against Alfa3-Liter,Chevy6Liter,my TR-8over took at135Mph truel on Golden Bull Racing

The 956 did looks space age when it was new (still does!) Jacky Ickx was a rock star driver.

@jimc5423

4 жыл бұрын

I think Jackie Ickx was driving the UOP Shadow at Road Atlanta when we were there in 75 or 76.

A great piece on a great driver, I was SO into LeMans back then but after what they did to the Mirage's and the Andretti's that year I cooled off considerably.

Bell=Gentleman Driver*****

Superb

Just as in almost all Motor Sports, these were days of "Iron Men in Wooden Boats." To wit; Endurance Sports Car Racing was just that...Endurance! Two man teams as opposed to the 4 and sometimes 5 drivers on most teams these days. Great video of the Ultimate Endurance Classic, 24 Hours of Le Mans.

He looks like a really nice, good natured fellow, mind you he had been driving like a madman for the best part of 12 or so hours. Amazing.

@mariapires7170

Ай бұрын

He (Derek Bell) was and is a Great Driver and a Great Person!

Mr Derek Bell, great,great Porsche driver, and perfect gentleman! Mr Ickx, very good driver, but, as a person...,some events, I remember the Amasing and Great Stephan Bellof among others!!! If you want consult, History Books, Magazines and newspapers, in the 80´s and 90,s! Great Times for Endurance Motor Racing|

My first year visiting Le Mans.

I was hitchhiking across America

When you actually drove the car and it didn't drive you.

@aureliobrighton1871

Жыл бұрын

'Driven by the car'... which in another sense was the case with the debut 917, Matras erc. .. back then without wire and all alone out there . then or now I would not feel fine in a flying chicken fence with my feet before the wheels

Excellemment sur derek bell

I found his wallet in a coop shop in Bognor Regis back in 1993. I got to meet him.. Proper Gent!

I loves 70s and 80s racing documentaries. Does anyone know or have links to any good ones ? Even ones ones from the 60s and 90s .

I had a red 944!!

Leaving your house with a Porsche 924 nice very nice.

serious racers

I would love to meet Derek.

@greggiddings7534

4 жыл бұрын

I have met him and he’s a great guy, down to earth and very likeable, a legend

11:22 Norbert Singer I believe..

Top 5 were porsches as 4th & 5th were 935s

I swear i hear David Hobbs at 4:49 - 5:15 calling out to Derek saying "Wanka wanka here comes ol wanka Bell" HAHAHAHAHA priceless

Childhood role model! sadly managed to avoid meeting him somehow. Anyone know what the tune at 2:24 is? someone ripped that off & turned it into an acid house classic a few years later.

@MontyMotorsport

5 жыл бұрын

If you open "show more" on description it tells you there. KZread identified copyrighted music within the documentary and automatically gave it credit!

@Karibanu

5 жыл бұрын

@@MontyMotorsport *facepalm*. Thanks :) And just in case there's others of a certain vintage & mindset, was trying to remember kzread.info/dash/bejne/eZ6D0NqfZ92anMY.html

Was that the whittington 935 at 1:20 ??

@MontyMotorsport

4 жыл бұрын

Nope 😃 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1982_24_Hours_of_Le_Mans

Anyone ID the music?

I'm pretty sure Derek used to be able to set a pretty decent lap time around Le Mans wearing a blindfold...

@16:08 refueling with bare hands LOL

1:02 ouch I wonder how that happened

@bendingspring

3 жыл бұрын

That’s a towing eye.

his 944 was a pretty cool car in 82, oops looks more like a a 924 turbo maybe i think

@arthurmchugh5184

4 жыл бұрын

924 gts I believe

@jstoli996c4s

4 жыл бұрын

924GTS

That tune, 46 seconds in, anyone have an idea what that is?

@MontyMotorsport

4 жыл бұрын

In the description, youtube show the music license. Simple Minds - Theme For Great Cities 👍🏁

@silversled

4 жыл бұрын

@@MontyMotorsport Thanks for the reply. it's not the simple minds tune at the start of vid; neither Shazam or Soundhound picked it up, which is a shame.

Is it me or does jacky ickx look alot like marc marquez ?and the music @19.45 siounds alot like is this the real life by Raven maise?

Bentley Mulsanne straight eight ball control tower records

At 5:51 is that Toto Wolf 😳😳😳😳

@MontyMotorsport

4 жыл бұрын

Nope he was just 7 at the time! 🏁

talk about a lucky strike if you wish or may

2:49 What car is Bell Driving?

@MontyMotorsport

5 жыл бұрын

Porsche 924 Carrera GTS 👍🏁

@NoferTrunions

5 жыл бұрын

@@MontyMotorsport What a unique car - and now just learned about the GTR: 375hp and just over 2000 lbs (!)

@johnclarke2997

5 жыл бұрын

www.pistonheads.com/features/ph-features-heroes/ph-heroes-porsche-924-carrera-gts/24823

Le Mans was a magnificent motor racing spectacle , now it has been sanitized by the regulatory zealots and the hi vizy brigade.

Just wonder how much poontang he has pulled 😆

@arthurmchugh5184

4 жыл бұрын

Damn good very relevant question !!😅😅😅🍺🍺mmmmm poontang 😎🍺

@Duschbag

4 жыл бұрын

Just not the night before the Race....

@MrAli171

4 жыл бұрын

I think James Hunt must hold the record albeit sadly a short one

@Billy-je6mq

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrAli171 hunt and sheene must have the highest beaver count i'm sure of it.