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Old 08-24-2018, 12:34 AM
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As a above knee amputee myself..... know how hard it can be getting around and driving and doing things....Alex is so determined....this is totally amazing
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Alex is an amazing individual. For anyone who may not be familiar, this is worth a quick read ... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Zanardi
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There are two types of people in the world: those that curl up into a ball when bad things happen and those that give a big middle finger to the problem and move forward. I have nothing but respect for this guy!

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Thanks for posting these videos, I've always liked Alex, all the way back to his start in F1.

From the second video "I didn't ride my bike because I wanted to win, I won because I wanted to ride my bike. That's the simple secret.".

Wow. That is the distilled essence of passion for enjoying life.
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Nobody spins victory donuts like Zanardi.


Love this interview:
"As a matter of fact, I'm a pretty lazy guy".

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Thanks for posting. I'm a bi-lateral above knee amputee from a Formula Ford accident at Mid-Ohio a number of years ago. Interesting to see Zanardi's set up......very different from my hand controls.
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Very interesting set up. I admire his determination.
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A Charismatic Character as always, just a STUD, an example that nothing can hold you back
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Originally Posted by David993S
Thanks for posting. I'm a bi-lateral above knee amputee from a Formula Ford accident at Mid-Ohio a number of years ago. Interesting to see Zanardi's set up......very different from my hand controls.
im a left leg above knee....kudos to you! I’d love to hear about your set up. I’m just a de guy in a Carrera GTS with PDK...however I’d really love to get into racing something like a Miata or something....I’m too big for karts at 6’5”....but I’ll try anything
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Originally Posted by mdrums


im a left leg above knee....kudos to you! I’d love to hear about your set up. I’m just a de guy in a Carrera GTS with PDK...however I’d really love to get into racing something like a Miata or something....I’m too big for karts at 6’5”....but I’ll try anything
Sent you a PM.
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Love this guy.
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My hat is off to Alex, what a great attitude towards life especially given what he has been through
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What an amazing guy! Inspirational.
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Originally Posted by Hacker-Pschorr
Nobody spins victory donuts like Zanardi.


Love this interview:
"As a matter of fact, I'm a pretty lazy guy".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j9SlA-fWNk
Pretty amazing. Thanks for posting this....


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