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1. Posted by lunadimonza, 26/08/2014 4:22

"Yes I know of the Gorilla. Thankyou for a beautiful piece recalling the spirit of the man and the town. Piazzale Vittorio Brambilla is a place I must visit. No, I will visit. I had the privilege of being driven round the old Monza banking, Vai Vai Vai!!!! Monza town . Well done for recognising a sporting hero. Maurizio's writing brings Monza, and the Italian passion for racing closer to me. The shop front which always displays Ferrari, albeit with yellowing sunscreens in the window.


And more. I walked on the cobbles where the old garages housed these machines and the men, and women who made them. No one draped over the bonnet of a car. Proper hard work and attention to detail . Maurizio tells us "He began the long lasting relation with Beta Utensili, whose branded cars many will remember because of their (peculiar) bright orange colour. " I didn't know that. Questa e Monza!!!

Thanks for a great article Maurizio. And reminding me about your town.For those of you going to Monza, give my love to Monza. Blackdog. Me too.





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2. Posted by blackdog, 02/08/2014 17:16

"I remember hearing a story about Vittorio testing at Monza. Apparently he ran out of fuel somewhere out on the circuit and a mechanic was sent with fuel. They got the car started and the mechanic climbed on to ride back to the pits. After a couple of corners Vittorio completely forgot he was there and put the hammer down. When he arrived back in the pits the others asked him "Where is Luigi?" Brambilla went white as a sheet. They found the extremely shaken and dazed mechanic at the side of the track, I believe, with a broken leg. If it is true, it is hillarious and typical of the good old days.
I'm very happy the Monza Gorilla has been so suitably remembered. "

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3. Posted by MrShadow, 27/07/2014 9:54

"He was famous for needing a tank to withstand his driving style, and having the ability to keep up with anyone."

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4. Posted by karel, 17/07/2014 12:05

"I saw this guy racing, indeed it was the golden erea of F1, accessible, real engines, real men driving racing car and only one could be the best, can we bring back these days ????"

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5. Posted by Carugatese, 17/07/2014 8:58

"Thank you for this tribute to one of the unsung heroes of F1 roaring seventies and a warm welcome to Skidmarks for his next visit to Monza."

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6. Posted by Skidmarks, 14/07/2014 12:36

"Never destined to be one of the "greats" he was always a treat to watch, especially when hustling a sportscar around a twisty circuit. I, for one, am more than happy that he has been honoured in this way.

I will make sure to visit the square next time that I am in Monza, hopefully this coming September."

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