Fastest old age pensioner (OAP) around the Nurburgring, 7.30 btg on a Ducati V4

due to a serious heart condition and a hypoxic brain injury, i have to give up motorcycling at the ripe old age of 72. with stiff shoulders a aching back and dodgy knees i managed my final laps on my sons awesome Ducati V4 Panigale. my failing eyesight and excessive flatulence didn't slow me down as its a extremely fast lap.
thanks to all the friends for all the great times we've had over the years i have been coming to the nurburgring.
bike info.
Ducati V4 Panigale
suspension set up by MCT suspension specialist of stowmarket.
tyres, pirelli diablo supercorsa sp
tyre pressures 29psi front and rear
dtc 3. dwc 3. dsc 2. ebc 1. abs 2

[@LorenzoPiantini]

for a moment i thought, well it's not that fast, then I realized it's Mph

[@Thrash155]

Yea +100mph in second gear is nuts. 😎👍

[@1998TDM]

@@Thrash155 80mph in 1st is nuttier. Glad this was pointed out, I was much confuzzled as to kmh or mph.

[@danielryan5384]

UK spec

[@andyperrin974]

The bikes right hand drive so it's going to be in mph

[@brianv4100]

LOL :) Do love the tape reminding him to "Keep Right" whilst on the continent :)

[@vicati7536]

This is my grandpa 👴🏼 he’s a bad ass.

[@MrMickyandrews]

this is my dad and he's a pain in the ass

[@kevinwildash5726]

@@MrMickyandrews LOL.

[@dunvilsteev6470]

wee understatement there laddie! :)

[@fornicateu2]

@@MrMickyandrews Thats what my boy says about me, especially when I'm driving him somewhere as if I was on the bike lol, he used to like pillion though as I take no prisoners either.

[@alienchaser636]

@@fornicateu2 He is everyone's Grand pa, brother, father,son with a helmet on. ✌

[@strafe777]

Ducati should give you free servicing for life. Nice riding!

[@panzak83]

Ducati should give him a whole new free bike and free servicing you mean...!

[@alanbrown5593]

Congratulations on your son letting you use his bike, big respect for showing us how it should be ridden. We salute you.

[@williamwilliams8145]

He would have probably gone faster if it was his own bike.

[@josch614]

I got 30+ years of sprortsbike riding under my belt but I nearly crapped myself just watching your round… Your story and your driving skills are utterly impressive!

[@pieterpotgieter47]

Gear changes, track positioning & overall smoothness is sublime!.

[@Max-vq9xd]

He’s probably been riding longer than most of us have been alive

[@gabrieljohannson6777]

This man should be the poster boy for motorcycling. Hands down. Much respect to this man for keeping his dream alive and riding in such an aggressive manner. Props to him.

[@VluggeJapie22]

I come back to this video once every couple of months. My dad used to ride motorcycles as well but he can't anymore because of brain damage. We watched it together a couple of times and he always tells me that he is imagining himself flying on this track. So I guess thank you for those moments and memories. I hope you can do many more laps like these.

[@swissmotorbiketours3619]

STUNNING LAP, MASSIVE RESPECT

[@oldbutfast9600]

thank you

[@christopherglover4180]

Old but definitely not redundant 😉

[@MrBobwillis]

I have known Mick for a number of years through football. One of the first things he always likes to talk about other than football is his times in Germany. I was also at the football tournament where he collapsed in front of me when we had just finished a match. He is a unique person and just has no fear. The video shows his skill and the love for speed. I lookforward to playing football again soon

[@2639263926392639]

Mick junior collapsed at football? Is he ok Bob please. Andy C

[@dathonlawler81]

Wowwwww. I’ve watched thousands of videos. Maybe around a 100 at the Ring. This is one of the most knowledgeable riders of the Ring. Super crisp lines. Excellent entry speed. Good brake work. Sweet throttle control. Using throttle to control his lines and not the lean angle. A real talented guy!!!

[@MotorcycleThrottle]

Respect sir!

[@scottmac2032]

Inspiring! So much so that I traded in my Monster 821 for a Panigale V4. I’ll turn 60 in a few months; I’ll do my best to keep pace with you. God Bless!

[@chrisbike77]

👍 👍 Good stuff! I'd've had the same speeds in my speedo........in km/h... sightseeing..... Thx and as one already wrote, God bless, c u up @ Jesus' version of N'ring up in heaven, mate ✌️👍👍

[@MountainMetal]

Well into my 60s. Still riding a Monster 1100S. Still falling (mostly) dead and hazard trees for a living. Amazing lap. Inspiring.

[@pauloshea3741]

I'm 47 and i'd need at least another 100 years of practice to reach that level. What an amazing accomplishment!

[@IBANEZfil]

You Sir are simply amazing. I have no other words for this.

[@pardellastasos]

Sir you have my greatest RESPECT!!!! Huts off for you and the spirit you have!!! OLD? What is old? for you 72 is just a number... 7.30 is a number too, a number most of us "young" riders will never see in the Green Hell... you ripped the track and made an example what a person can archive even after the greatest accidents and injuries!!! WELL DONE!!!!!!!!

[@oldbutfast9600]

well thank you. the lap time is just a number. the important story here is i sufferd a massive heart attack which left me with a life changing brain injury, but despite what the doctors said i recoverd enough to lap the ring again.

[@pardellastasos]

I wish you many manyyyy more laps on the track and of the track enjoying motorbikes!!! many greetings from Greece.

[@angelowo100]

@@oldbutfast9600 It teaches... and not only about riding a motorcycle, but more about driving in front of life... This is already impressive... I saved your video 'as soon as I saw it'... And now, I just passed your link to several serious and good followers... of the Nürburgring... which, also with traffic... 'hallucinate at times by car between '07:18 and 07:39''... And, what not then... ( I don't know why... ) and 'I've known him for a long time'... I just subscribed... I'm over sixty-three and a half... and, although I don't think I'll match him... I also give mine as much gas as I can... 'It will be like that as long as I can'... And the legs of my trestles are tired of being filed in the first corner... Some good blows... Only two strong... And in the last, 'in the mountains'... about eleven years ago, left clavicle and five ribs... Two hundred and sixty kilos, that dragged me with them on a very silly front brake lock... and one hundred and forty-nine horses, all begging for free rein and I'm very happy to give it to them... ( my second ZZR 1.100... [ I miss them, few so much... very fast and 'very, very comfortable'... ; one or two mounted and 'going up there'... and one or two smiling... ; 'even in the mountains many others and many other motorcycles gave way'... ; less heavy and faster... but 'they are what they are for'... and they don't allow me those 'cruisers'... ] ) I don't count 'my battles'... except by level of piloting... ( and I don't know... ; I have not lived it at the Nürburgring... I would very much like... and I do not renounce anything... ) I feel... and I speak to an equal... to whom, 'for speak with facts'... 'don't need words'... however not rejecting a conversation with something good for the body in front of the fire... Quite an honor for me... I needed to pay him my personal tribute... Very long and good life for you !...

[@ronwhite8503]

Probably my favourite lap of the Ring I've watched. That bike is a beast and you caned it, respect, fella.

[@tarseal1]

I am impressed and jealous good for you, never ever give up. I am a young bloke only 62 still doing it

[@nickgreenly]

that is a superb lap for a rider of any age. I have a feeling that wasn't your first lap. Well done fella.

[@QuickShifts_]

My neighbour Steve told me to gives this a watch. OAP you are the bollocks. Nearly 180mph at the end is madness 💪🏼

[@AmericanAstroMonkey]

You are an absolute inspiration. Clearly showing how experience out performs youth and their lesser knowledge base.

[@CrazyPanda688]

Don’t kid yourself. Any current BSB or MotoGP rider would lap faster than this guy on the same bike

[@TenKateRacing]

Greetz from the biker @3:20! You look a lot younger when you're on your bike ;) Nicely done!

[@oldbutfast9600]

LOL well thank you. thats the great thing about motorcycling, when you put on the crash helmet and jump on a bike it DOES make you feel young again. cheers

[@fornicateu2]

@@oldbutfast9600 I'm 18 again at 62 on mine lol, I piss a lot of kids off around here when I remove the helmet after thrashing them through the twisties.

[@Flowermouth]

@@fornicateu2 respect, hahahha

[@jeddmow]

@@fornicateu2 come to America and train me? This old guy could us so get up go to? Lol

[@fornicateu2]

@@jeddmow I'm of the opinion its either in you or it isn't, especially on the street, I pass far too many these days on expensive hardware who quite obviously don't have much of an idea and the faster they go the less idea they have. I've toned it down over the last couple of years due to needing spectacles now but its second nature to belt through the twisties in my local hills and valleys, I get more worried if I have to use our motorways these days as nobody appears to be paying attention to what they're doing on them other than following the brake lights of the goon in front. I'd advise a couple of track days with a pro for you lot stateside as most of the accidents I see on here are simply due to being green as grass when it comes to bikes and hard cornering, possibly having all those automatic cars too, we tend to learn how to use gears to our advantage here, wrong gear, tight bend isn't a good combination on bike or car.

[@carlgill5946]

Makes you wonder just how good that model of Ducati really is!! Either way it takes serious skill and huge brass donkey balls to do what we just did congratulations my old skilled friend geezus!!!!

[@zx10rjean]

Didn't know that Mr. Andypath is already on his pension ;-) A bit premature ?? Impressive how your white Arai turned into a white AGV for the posing picture, pure wizardry :-) !!! As always a pleasure to watch you riding. Take care!

[@2639263926392639]

... I distinctly recall a phone conversation between the uploader and the pilot. Neither could believe so many fellow pilots didn't read the intro properly. From someone who still isnt drawing a pension but who does like his white Arai's.

[@franklin7962]

What a man, what a lap and what a way to finish. Hats off.

[@pilotpaul]

Well ridden Sir ! Congratulations on your recovery. Good luck for the future.

[@oldbutfast9600]

thank you the future is now going to be at a much slower pace

[@iiredeyeiiredeye1569]

One of the best bike laps of the Ring on youtube. Proper kerb to kerb riding and gear selection perfect everywhere. Didn't exit a single corner under 7 grand...this awesome engine was singing under this guy.

[@2wheelsr2wheels39]

Smooth yet aggressive. 7:30 with numerous vehicles in the way. That has to be a track record for those who were previously dead! Congrats!

[@word67]

I'm 69 and have always loved speed. In the summer I ride a "real" Boxer Cup racer on the road. In the winter I race giant slalom on skis. But the Ring in 7:30 - in traffic after a heart attack? Just incredible. Words fail - respect and thanks for posting this.

[@turboslag]

Excuse my crass profanity but it's the only thing to describe what I've just watched, FARRRRRRRRRRRK ME!!! You must have pretty good circuit knowledge of the 'ring but even then, FARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRK ME!! I'm in my senior'ish years but I still like to get a move on, but, I decided to give up hyper sport bikes some years ago, logic being that my licence was at serious risk and how much longer could I trust my reactions and visual perception??!! So I just have an MV 750S Brutale now for my 2 wheel speed thrills! Having watched this though, and realising the challenges you've overcome, I feel a bit of a wuss!! So, should I get a Panigale??!!

[@Henrque123]

It's 2024 and I think this record will never stop being awesome. Simply amazing what we can do. I hope by my 70's I've aquired these skills too so I can get my sub 8 minutes there

[@deano9596]

Massive respect from Australia,the ring is the dream track and you sir - caned it !! I love the twin sound having owned an 848 evo and now a 959 ,but that V4 sounds awesome !! Cheers :)

[@roadtoad1216]

Kick ass talent , masterful display of rider control at speed , you are legend sir .

[@lucianomanfredini9617]

Bikes keep alive. Be proud of you. Tons of respect!

[@r1273m]

I'm the same age as you and also have serious health problems so will probably stop riding this next year. I have not been around Nürburgring on my BMW F650GS but I reckon I would be able to do it within the hour were it not for fact I need a tea and pee stop halfway!

[@oldbutfast9600]

lol i know what you mean, when i hit 170mph on the first staight, i thought omg i need my GTN spray so i went round as fast as i could just to get my GTN, then i needed a pee a cup of tea and a hour sit down to recover, cheers.

[@lonebiker931]

! I'm 47 and you are my new HERO!Merry Christmas!!

[@oldbutfast9600]

hi thanks mate

[@greyhound3561]

Epic lap and superb riding - I`m only 59 and starting to sell off my dukes because I`m no - longer fit enough to hang-on to them, My 1098 R is a beast, yet I know your V-4 panigale would utterly spank it. I have an 1199 S V twin panigale as well - just no contest with what you are riding,. You Sir deserve respect for that, and for recovering as well as you have, well done !!

[@jbdoggy]

Congratulations! Youre an inspiration to me. Im 48 & thinking my sportbike days are coming close to an end. At 1st i thought it was a lap on the race circuit, but it suddenly dawned on me after i saw the time exceeding 3m & youre not done yet that it finally dawned on me youre riding on the legendary nordschleife!

[@select899]

Constant use of the high beam to let others know you're absolutely ripping. Riding is in this guys blood, great to watch.

[@tonymaehler5991]

A true inspiration to stay fit an active.... To prolong the joy of riding to the max... You are a role model

[@jameschrisdavis]

Fawking hell. The new Ducatis sound so good

[@AT2Productions]

Chris Davis they’re even better in person.

[@dartmoordave]

You old rascal, you know your way around the Ring like you do your own street. As a fellow pensioner/biker I salute you. Kudos to your son for loaning his bike though. My Dad never loaned me a quid.

[@karld2011]

Awesome, absolutely awesome! Good for you that you had that one last ride and did it in grand style!! Best to you in your future!

[@petoneves]

This man is living proof that you are as old as you believe well done sir your ridding is smooth and flawless on,in my opinion the hardest track in the world to get right I hope you sent this to your doctors hahah 😂 .

[@jeffiles7953]

Fantastic. He must have known the ring very well already to dive in like that. Awesome man.

[@bhadghuy5123]

I'm impressed because I'm pensioner too. In my youth I took part in some motorbike races and I know what it's like to go fast at a certain age. You're my hero. Congratulations.

[@urinieves5087]

Good shit old man!! I’m not as old but I’m getting back on the bike after disc replacement surgery and a lifetime of pain!! Keep it shiny side up!

[@robert100xx]

Superlative. Quiet, unassuming, unshakeable, supremely confident. This gentleman could turn his hand to anything and achieve. Now, something tells me he dabbles in aviation. I doff my cap.

[@ronniekanas6737]

If you do have issues with your heart and brain, you are an amazing chap!!! Good luck going forward. This lap is f...ing amazing. Thanks for sharing this with us all😎

[@gorillaninja78]

Massive respect! I’m 51 and I can’t imagine doing that! I just hope I’m still riding in my 70s congrats and God Bless! 🙏🏻🇨🇦

[@rasextractionlimited1813]

Unbelievable lap... Committed yet controlled. Excellent.

[@jeffveraart2695]

That was a nice ride, I tip my hat to you Sir!

[@vincek825]

BIG respect for you, sir, that was awesome. Cannot imagine how you could drive as a fit young man. I wish you painless years to come, you deserve it

[@nikotsalis]

Dear friend good evening, with all respect your excessive flatulence gave you a well deserved boost, kinda afterburner. Well done mate!!! Clinical dead my self for 3 minutes at the age of 40. Traffic accident. Head injuries with brain hemoragies. Took me 6 months to walk properly again and control my speech. Age 61 still riding my bike. Perhaps we meet some day.

[@mrcjdando]

Big balls, bigger skills, masive respect..... Want to see you do it again in ten years time. All the best fella.

[@johnsnow2022]

A whole new level of respect goes to this man. I hope I can have your stamina and energy when I am 72 to be able to do this. I will make it my life long goal.

[@kickasssince90s43]

pure adrenaline . well done sir you deserve respect.

[@andrewwilliamson1106]

the most awesome thing i'll see for along time to come. respect, respect, respect.

[@rider65]

OH MY! Man, you're were flying Sir! That was a mega lap. You were on the gas from the get go. Hats off, absolutely well done gov!

[@DHPOfficial]

Absolutely amazing lap!!! Such aggression and fearlessness, whilst maintaining ridiculous control!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@mjones1958]

Most of us can only dream to ride that well. Great job, thanks for taking us along.

[@keithd9705]

Was going to say hope your feeling better now but this certainly proves you are! A master class ride!

[@CanadianGreekMe]

That was some impressive, smooth, and intuitive driving! Which goes to show that experience is key. Old man you killed it! In one word, IMPRESSIVE!!! ;)

[@raymond2537]

Looks like somebody was a privateer racer back in the day!! Awesome lap and slaying those apexes, well done!!!

[@brianlarkin5246]

I'm 55 this year and potter around on a 25yo Diversion 600 "" much respect and luck from Ireland 🍀👍

[@kakikurakura7921]

Greetings from Malaysia. At the age 75 to be able to ride the pannigale v4 is an amazing feat. And fast to the redline at 4th too. You still have the reflex to flick the bike left right left accelerate......wow

[@starbase247]

I heard your story on a podcast, and wanted to look it up. It seemed in a way sad, giving up something you love. Brain injury or not, you sir, are an excellent rider. Your heart is stronger than you think.

[@dgbucko]

Wow. Amazing. That was flat out. Respect.

[@marcobrancorsini2479]

7:30 is amazing on a car. On a BIKE, it's even more stunning.

[@crozwayne]

i did the nordscheife in 2008 when i was 48 on my 996, you lapped quicker than i did! well done mate!

[@ianblunt6515]

WOW! One of the best videos I've seen about the ''ring''. Good luck for the future.

[@wraithmanmotovlogs990]

You are one hell of a motorcycle pilot........because you were flying! Respect to you Sir!

[@chadwhite1198]

So much respect. Thank you, sir for being amazing! I needed to see that today.

[@matthewhunt2798]

Way to go Pops, you sure can ride a bike fast and smooth. Great video to watch !

[@oldbutfast9600]

cheers

[@exsoulagent]

Massive respect for ur riding skills 👍🏻

[@phopwood]

Huge respect to you. I'm half your age and I don't think I'll live long enough to catch up to you! Your balls need their own sliders!

[@ChristosDrifter]

That's epic! Greatings from Greece and our favorite mountain Pentelh TT !!!

[@alanmizuki]

What a fast, smooth and precise riding master class!!! 👍🏻 Congrats man!!!

[@wordreet]

Wowsers!!!!!! Without the holdups that might have been 7mins 15s !! Respect matey!

[@ghraydon]

Beautifully done. Congratulations on your inspirational story.

[@ragerider6283]

Legend. I thought this was a pisstake at first lol. Amazing. I wish. I never have been or ever will be that good. Respect!

[@oldbutfast9600]

thank you

[@Epillon]

Why would anyone dislike this video?! Anyway, great riding, way beyond anything I could ever do on 2 wheels. Much respect!

[@lucast6309]

Nothing but respect for you Sir. Amazing recovery! Greetings from Argentina.

[@oldbutfast9600]

thank you just over 2 years ago my family was warned i may never lead a independent life again. so its great for everyone my recovery went better than anyone ever expected, cheers

[@derekbond3512]

Top man absolutely nothing wrong with your bike riding brain, impeccable ride. As an ex racer myself, I think possibly, are you also?. If not , you are one hell of a road rider.

[@jannclaussen1976]

Amazing ! Massive Respect for doing this with that medical history ! Great work !

[@mynameisjeff8860]

My heartrate is going up when i'm watching this, that's wickedly fast, that just goes to show, that you're just as old as you feel.

[@jonasmatias4915]

This is great! Great guy, great bike, great history.

[@christianprice5587]

Inspiring for age; lovely tidy and quick lap👍

[@shawnhughes615]

I love to see ogs at this age ripping street bikes damn this guy is awesome 👏 I wanna I gotta kudos to him in awesome results great recovery man much love to you in the family

[@Dave-pp5dy]

I suppose this is what a life changing operation can do to your outlook on life. The will to live again and live life to the full. JEDI MASTER !!!

[@oldbutfast9600]

thanks

[@ajones7271]

so awesome, just shaking my head watching you ring that ducatis neck. thanks for sharing, stay well!

[@thephantom2man]

Absolutely flawless riding, maxwrist eat your heart out

[@troymorgan824]

Congrats Sir, that was EPIC. Glad to see you are on two wheels again.

[@rgone3644]

I ve Always said Ducati Panigale is for old men ... 😎😉...Seriously, a 7.15 - 7.20 btg lap without traffic ... It's very impressive grandpa. Welldone! Can we say you are an excellent example for us all?

[@lilgun2611]

Respect you Sir from Thailand🇹🇭

[@stewartknight7464]

WOW that's a lot of skill and big brass ones, i take my hat off to you sir, you are a pro whether you know it or not. Thanks for sharing

[@MickyOTW]

brilliant riding! on my way over Saturday - cant wait

[@RTK171]

This old man can ride wow I'm surprised the Ducati finished the lap or didn't catch on fire. I also thought its not that quick but mph Respect

[@ThemadViking793]

Respect sir. You make my 1299 look like a bicycle on the Ring. 😅👍👍👍

[@carautosvideos6460]

You're truly a hero! Beautiful lap, very fast, congrats on so much persistent on going back to track. You will inspire a lot of others people.