Well done BMW

T07 · #1 (**Post Link**) 17-10-03

Hate car racing of any sort but fair play to BMW for their dedication to Zanardi (sorry about spelling).

After losing his legs 2 years ago they have worked with him to produce a touring car for him to race. Good publicity for them yes, but who cares....well done anyway....

Wimster · #2 (**Post Link**) 17-10-03

I see a new marketing baseline comming up:
"BMW, the car you can even drive without legs" "

Coat and anorack are on

Nice to see BMW being so loyal though wink

selespeed · #3 (**Post Link**) 17-10-03

Alfa did the same a couple of years ago for Alessandro Nannini. Alessandro lost his right hand in a helicopter accident. Doctors were able to attach the hand to his wrist, but he could hardly use the wrist since. Alfa Romeo changed the way to switch gears in the 155 so Alessandro Nannini could race for them in the DTM.

THROTTLEMAN · #4 (**Post Link**) 17-10-03

I remember very well that stupid acident, Hans.

BigFoot · #5 (**Post Link**) 17-10-03

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by selespeed:
Alfa did the same a couple of years ago for Alessandro Nannini. Alessandro lost his right hand in a helicopter accident. Doctors were able to attach the hand to his wrist, but he could hardly use the wrist since. Alfa Romeo changed the way to switch gears in the 155 so Alessandro Nannini could race for them in the DTM.<hr /></blockquote>What's amazing about the Nannini story is that the doctor that reconnected his hand asked him whether he wanted to have the sensitivity in his arm to use a fork but at the expense of the strength to drive a racing car or more strength in the attachment but less refinements in the movement. He chose the strong but clumsy and how can't really use his arm for anything you'd normally use yours for but driving. That is a committed driver, I would say at par with Zanardi at least. Hats off to both of them.

xtremeuk · #6 (**Post Link**) 17-10-03

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by THROTTLEMAN:
I remember very well that stupid acident, Hans.<hr /></blockquote>PMSL thats funny

Sick i know but!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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