With John Fortune (964) kind of annnouncing that last season was to be his last before retiring to concentrate on his son Marc's coming of age, many people thought that he was just going to fizzle out, in the manner fitting of the wily veteran of the Racewall.
Until this happened.
John Fortune (964) became Champion of the World, in one of the greatest races that has ever been. He kept his head whilst everyone around him were losing theirs. He became a member of an elite bunch of 30 people who have tasted golden success.
People have been rather harsh on John for not showing the gold roof off. Fact is, his racing career has been prolonged by winning the gold, and fair play to that. He has spent the majority of this season being the most responsible thing being a Dad, watching his son go from white to red.
Like he has mentioned in the pre race build up - he's just enjoying the experience, and will let it all happen and enjoy his last moment as world champion.
I think personally, it is a perfect way to end a long career, few can say that they have held it.
Well done John, have a fruitful retirement, unless that is, you win it again!
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