Max Power Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 As a tribute to the big man, how about naming one of the few remaining un-named bends on the Mountain Circuit after him? He has contributed much to everyones enjoyment of the TT and MGP over the years and I feel he deserves this form of recognition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Good idea. Cannell's corner, or Cannell curve perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemonday Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 An excellent idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Git Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 He has contributed much to everyones enjoyment of the TT Not to mine he didn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyboarder Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Or mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silentbob Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 My favorite memory of Geoff was the 1992 TT. Trevor Nation had been disqualified on the norton for having an oversized fuel tank. In 1992 he returned with Oxford Products Ducati, who were staying at our place. The OP Boss setup a gag and ran out after the F1 in a white coat (With 'Official Fuel Tank Measurer' on the back) and a measuring tape and started measuring Trevor's Tank. GC was commneting on the radio that he was sure that the measurements are usually taken via volume, and not extrnal measurements. My, how we all giggled. Happy Days RIP Geoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebees Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Awe he was a nice old man. What a kind idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 It's not often I agree with thebees, but I do here! Good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomTucker Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 how about the 4th milestone? rename it to 4 Cannell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahc Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Surely this sort of thing should be for riders...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempus Fugit Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 how about the 'stop box' ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERED Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 As someone said in this thread: Surely this sort of thing should be for riders...? I agree – If we are to go down the road (no pun intended) of erecting monuments to TT commentators, then the first one should be in memory of the true voice of the TT – the late Peter Kneale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naighteyr Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Peter Kneale is inded the 'original' voice of the TT, and he has the Press Centre at the Grandstand named after him in his honour. However I would have thought Geoff Cannell was most definately deserving of something too, perhaps the new Conference Room that was introduced for this years TT? As others have stated though, it's something for the TT community really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERED Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Yes - quite right (I had forgotten nabout the Press Centre) Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Peter Kneale is inded the 'original' voice of the TT, and he has the Press Centre at the Grandstand named after him in his honour. However I would have thought Geoff Cannell was most definately deserving of something too, perhaps the new Conference Room that was introduced for this years TT? As others have stated though, it's something for the TT community really. That sums it up ideally for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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