After considerable success in kart racing, I became the 1977 British Formula Fordchampion, despite suffering a broken neck in a testing accident. Doctors told me I had beenperilously close to quadriplegia, that I would be confined for six months and would neverdrive again. I sneaked out of hospital (telling the nurses I was going to the toilet) andraced on.
At the 1984 Monaco Grand Prix I surprised many by overtaking Alain Prost in a wet race forthe lead, but soon after retired from the race. The team's new managers were keen to makespace for Ayrton Senna, and I left at the end of the season.
No, hang on. That was Nigel Mansell.
sucking dodd
balls.
