Just a few hours on and the haze is beginning to clear. The passing of Paul Bird is a seismic shock to the British motorcycle racing scene. The team that bears his name has been the reference for success for over twenty years. The roster of championship and race winners is unrivalled. Above all the relentless sometimes abrasive and utterly obsessive drive for success was the mark of the man. To quote his most successful rider Shane Byrne in a post Iโve just read. Paul needed the paddock as much as the paddock needed him. It was a two way deal. In a bizarre way I still think a message will drop in any second saying โBossman I told you people would miss meโ.
Just four days ago I messaged Birdy in hospital, sending him some pictures of his team celebrating their success at Cadwell. His reply โThank you for what you do for me.โ
The reverse is true, thank you Paul for all what you have done.
The days, months and weeks ahead will be mixed with grief and anxiety and questions about what the future may hold and what the legacy of Paul Bird Motorsport will be.
But right now the racing family comes together to respect and thank Paul Bird. Godspeed my friend.
@OfficialBSB thereโs no water at brands which means all the toilets are already blocked with papers and other things how are you going to deal with this when itโs bad already and itโs 10am. Brands needs urgent water please #britishsuperbikes#brandshatch
@stuarthiggs hi Stuart thereโs no water at brands which means all the toilets are already blocked with papers and other things how are you going to deal with this when itโs bad already and itโs 10am. Brands needs urgent water please #britishsuperbikes#brandshatch
@YamahaRacingUK As a 2004 R6 Yamaha owner and a MotoGP World Superbike and BSB fan it would be great to be treated to hospitality๐ฅฐ plus if I win I might be able to talk my 88 year old dad into coming with me ๐๏ธ๐จ๐ฅฐ โค๏ธ
Hickman picks his moment perfectly ๐
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