Freddie Spencer 2008 in Spa

[BannorHaruchai]

Spencer was forced to retire due to tendonitis not psychological problems.

[afromeridional]

Hi all, i'm italian, i was 15 when Freddie made the astonishing 1985 season winning 14 races in 250 and 500.

But he was also a mistery. What happened in spain 1st race of 1986? He retired with a false excuse and since that time he disappeared. I suspect a panick attac. In 1988 tried with yamaha agostini team, but was awful, in my opinion he tried tu cure his panick attacks but was only able to restart racing, far from being the old Freddie. Is anyone aware of FS' eventual psychologic problems?

[usamachinist]

@afromeridional I don't know of any Psych problems, But I believe he had an injury during off season back in 86'

[ulryrke]

The best of the history for me....... Fast Freddieeeeeee.....!

[randobad]

Fast Freddie is the best. A real showman.

[neomuttley]

He can't show his face @these events anymore. Not after he burned so many good people w/his defunct riding school. He ultimately failed the sport that did so much for him...

[saloei]

Freddie Spencer, always a favorite

[ollie23100]

Fast Freddie, my childhood hero!! I hope he will come to Assen for the Centennial TT in september

[lurcherlongdog]

Freddie, Kenny, Eddie and the gang...glory days, my friends. MotoGp just isn't the same.

[ossehooft]

feddie the 1 and only nobody equals not even that italian dude valentino computarized motorfreak

[tubbymarshall]

Ben Spies has a lot to learn from this man when it comes down to paddock manners and conducting himself with his fans. freedie has always made time for his followers and look how they love him, after all this time. a fine man.

[teamfab]

The only man to win a 250 and 500 title in the same year.....

[standaway1]

@teamfab how is that relevent to anything?

[teamfab]

Its very relevent to Mr Spencer.....

[Autan4]

@teamfab The last one.

[buckwheat40]

He is the greatest rider I've ever seen.

[noka64]

I have to add, better than normal. I went to school with him at "Grawood" in Keithville, La. He was the nicest most humble person I think I have ever known. He is the kind of person we wish all of our heros were. In spite of everything going on his life he remained a normal kid playing sports and being part of our school. Normal that is except his attitude and christian demeanor were better than anyone else I've known. Probably not a better person on this planet to admire than Fast Freddie

[fernandomurat]

Kenny Robert Senior's greatest Rival! How I miss their speed duels!

[kirkconway]

yes freddie is about the most normal guy in racing there is,

he'll talk to you and you feel at ease around him ,like you always knew him,

really good mentor for the guys now days to imulate,

[kirkconway]

I know freddie is a real down to earth guy, as he always has been,

But the these people at Spa act like they never seen a person before,

I mean its one thing to have him sign his name to a book

but not to crowd around him like he cant even get away,

and on top of that be totally impatient for an autograph,

I mean sheesh, Hes got other things to do than sign autographj's all day,

I mean,,, Give the man a break,

[glorys6]

you must visit Europe more often....i can tell....greetings from Holland/The Netherlands......bye

[tripleheshy]

Frederick Burdette Spencer jr.... 'nuff said. When you look back, you are truly amazed just how much talent both sides of the pond produced in that era. How I miss those trans-atlantic challenge races.

[glorys6]

know all about it..........greetings from Holland....bye

[tripleheshy]

Could you be so kind as to give me any info about Jack and Will's activities these days? What legends they are!!

[markskye913]

I think he also won Superbike that year. I think he won 3 different classes in one year.

[westboundbadger]

top bloke,250 and 500 gp world champ in the same year!that will never happen again,.....

[moriwaki1105]

True Gentleman still....takes his time for the fans....not like some of the Prima Donnas you have now....Pedrosa springs to mind.

[panzermatt]

he is a deep south man, rared with respect.