Tribute to David Purley

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Uploaded by on Nov 14, 2006

A short film tribute to racing driver David Purley with original music "Purley" by Manchester band Fraction

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  • My Grandad Tony Alderton was a big part of David's life and travelled to all of his F1 races with him. My grandad passed away a few days ago and I'm now researching parts of his life. I was only a few months old when I met David and he was a very big part of my family's life. Watching this makes me feel very proud :)

  • @loopyloo220

    Hello loopyloo220, thanks for sharing your thoughts, condolences for the loss of your Grandfather. David Purley was a remarkable man and I'm glad so many people think so ...

    Rezodozer

  • He had a very bad crash at silverstone 1977 wich he barely survived. Is there footage of it?

  • Silverstone'77 was a pre-qualifying session where Purleys throttle jammed open at Becketts. The session wasn't televised so no footage exists. A photographer was on hand to photograph the scene, I have copies of a few of these photos but they fail to capture the drama of the event. DP's heart stopped several times during the 45min effort to free him from the wreckage, but fortunately a medical team kept him alive until he reached hospital. The wreckage & DP's spare car are @ Donnington Museum.

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  • I wonderfull tribute to a great man and a still shoking reminder of how the sport has come over the last 39 years.

  • Great driver and an even greater person David was amazing and is missed much.

  • Great respect David.

  • Best human i've ever seen!

  • watch jackie stewart drive by this great man David Purley yes a true hero a great legend in the true  meaning of the word.

  • I can only echo everyones sentiments, what a brave, selfless, remarkable man, he has my greatest respect.

  • @kevintje82onboard i reads that he broke most of the bones in his body as he went from 108 mph to 0 in just 23 inches or so in that accident

  • If only everyone else was a bit more like David Purley

  • U_u !!!

  • Apesar de ser uma época em que muitos pilotos morreram, era uma época que a união prevalecia.

    A falta de segurança só não era maior que a coragem, a perseverança e o amor pelos colegas que existia dentro dos corações destes bravos pilotos.

    Valeu Purley!!!

    ......From BRASIL!!!

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