1970 Brands Hatch 1000km Pedro Rodriguez Rain Master

[@ianmasters8344]

I was a marshal at Hawthorns Bend on that day, what a fantastic race it was. Remember it was a very wet race but this does illustrate it perfectly.

[@peterlovett5841]

Two years earlier I watched Pedro Rodriguez hustle a BRM around a rain-soaked Longford circuit in Tasmania for the last round of the Tasman Series for that year. He finished second to an inspired Piers Courage in McLaren MP4 (formula 2 car) by 55 seconds. The rain was such that it favoured the smaller capacity car of Courage - Clark and Hill in Lotus 49s finished 5th and 6th - such was the rain that day. I still remember Pedro's deerstalker hat that he habitually wore in the pits.

[@Poseiden2]

Great driver, Pedro. Particularly on this day! RIP.

[@CristobalDesdeCasa]

Without any doubts, this is the biggest rain-master ever.

[@autosycurvas7133]

PEDRO Y RICARDO RODRIGUEZ DE LA VEGA, lo escribo con mayusculas fueron los mejores pilotos que ha dado Mexico. Se debe incluir tambien a MOISES SOLANA. Debo mencionar que la tumba donde descansan los restos de los hermanos Rodriguez esta abandonada y un estado de destruccion. El panteon es el Español de Tacuba...no es mentira vayan a visitarlo y se daran cuenta...

[@THOMASBRUX]

Rodriguez had NO driving aids and drove in one of the trickiest cars ever made

[@simeonorive145]

Pretty sure none had driving aids. But yes the 917 was bye all accounts a monster like the 512 but lighter.

[@jamessharp9790]

Well, he was one of the greatest sport car drivers of all time ,So.

[@segohegonher901]

EL mejor piloto mexicano que hemos tenido sin descartar a Ricardo Rodríguez y Moises Solana

[@leopoldoenriquez2526]

Great race by Pedro my idol! Then he went on to win at Spa in the same 917 and also in F1 with BRM...we always remember you maestro!

[@davidfoster1762]

I was there ! A very wet day , and cold , and the footpaths / viewing areas were just mud. An incredible drive by Pedro Rodriguez.

[@gnosticbrian3980]

What this video does not make clear is that Pedro won by 5 (yes FIVE) laps! And that despite losing 1 lap for the yellow flag incident. I spent the race on Paddock Hill bend, soaked to the skin enthralled by Pedro's mastery of the conditions - in a completely different league that day.

[@boblhsax]

Gnostic Brian . I was there too. By far the most incredible spectacle i ever witnessed. If i could relive just one day........

[@stevesmyth1769]

I must say, I’m very jealous.

[@eduardoarredondo1674]

Gnostic Brian pedro was a very underrated driver. The only one that saw his talent was John Wilde , privateer and owner of the North American racing team.

[@pistein6341]

Thanks Bro. From México

[@anthonyangel3109]

@@eduardoarredondo1674 Pretty sure Enzo Ferrari also saw his talent since he tried to sign him in the early 60's. Pedro declined the offer.

[@AsesoriaFinancieraIntegral]

Gran Orgullo del Automovilísmo Mexicano, Reconocido a nivel Mundial.

[@georgesmelki1]

I was there! And what a race it was!

[@aureliobarrientos5582]

Wow!

[@oscarernesto6384]

RAIN MASTER!!!! Nadie como Tú, maestroooooooo!!

[@josezurita3742]

"Sólo dame un carro bueno que no se rompa; no me importa la categoría" "Una carrera de segunda siempre es mejor que ninguna carrera" Pedro Rodriguez (1940 - 1971)

[@pistein6341]

Y lo pagó con su vida!

[@jesusalfredofernandezcruz1833]

Alguien viene a ver esta joya despues del fiasco delGp Spa 2021

[@madmex19]

For us Mexicans is a proud that Pedro Rodriguez has been recognized as one of the greatest drivers of his time as well as Sergio Perez is now.

[@ricardoherrera7147]

These are other times that cannot be compared to Pedro and Checo, since Pedro did it with totally different cars with today's technology and in different categories and Checo only races in F1. Greetings from México.

[@Nono-qx9to]

Y pato o'ward próximamente.

[@Rammstein56]

My favorite racing driver ever gteetings from Holland

[@sergioarturomarielacruz4555]

El Mejor Piloto en Pista Mojada !!! Bendiciones desde México 🇲🇽 dondes quiera que estés: "Pedro Rodríguez" (QEPD)

[@macmacma]

"Can I have my car back, Mr Wyer?" Pedro said after being out of the car for 10 minutes.

[@octavius777]

52 years ago today 👏🇲🇽 12-04-2022

[@scoobyruuuu]

I love how he wipes his hands just after coming out that beast. Job done.

[@MrPEDROJOS]

Senna either had driving aids, at that time they were banned, Senna was a wet master too, he was compared with Rodríguez, remember Estoril 85?, he almost lapped all cars in wet weather, like Rodríguez.

[@LuisVargas-fj9cf]

Pedro Cantú the people at the beginning used to say : Senna is like Rodriguez on the rain "

[@Ferrari312pb]

This is fantastic ! Was at the 750 Motor Club meeting at Brands in 2012 and the weather was just as bad ! Reminded me the whole time of the 1970 BOAC race.

[@mikehipperson]

It's a shame that the camera man/editor missed Pedro doing a 360° spin out of Druids, selecting 1st gear and steaming off at unabated speed. Neither did the commentator mention that Rodriguez and Kinnunen won by 5 LAPS!

[@pedro917]

It was a +/- 140° spin as you can see in this video (3:25) : kzbin.info/www/bejne/bF7WdKWIiNefnac

[@BeckMax]

Sadly Pedro lost his life the year after, but this performance put him at the same lavel as leyends as Schumacher and Senna on wet.

[@312KINGFISHER]

Ironically perhaps, he lost his life in a Ferrari 512 in an InterSerie race in Germany (Norisring?)

[@leopoldoenriquez2526]

BeckMax absolutely agree. Pedro was and will be the ultimate rainmaster! Fantastic race

[@JimmuClarku]

When somebody mentions about a great wet drive, I never think of Donington '93. This race springs to my mind.

[@stephenyates3085]

This was an era when racers raced! It didn’t matter too much about car or weather they just did it. Yes too many died and I wished that hadn’t happened but you weren’t going to stop them so just admire the sheer skill of people at the top of their game!

[@INDIGOBLUE555]

Ickx and Rodriguez were the masters on wet surface,besides being extremely quick on dry roadcourses: I remember a great performance among these two guys on a wet track in a F1 WCt race,being Pedro at the wheel of the Yardley-Brm and Ickx on his 312B.

[@312KINGFISHER]

If my memory from 52 years ago serves me correctly, I recall that at Rouen 68' Ickx led and won the French GP in the wet, only headed by Rodriguez for 1 lap (on #19?). It was the Ferrari 312's only victory that season despite numerous chances.

[@tienmernen]

Pedro's co-driver Leo Kinnunen was also a rainmaster. Sadly he passed away few years ago.

[@reallyluckyoaklawn8306]

1971 Dutch Grand Prix. We have have a Michael Turner art Christmas card of that race. Look it up on the internet for a picture. Jacky first Pedro second.

[@Sadowsky1965]

@@312KINGFISHER you are right. A fantastic but terrible race, in which jo schlesser died in a horrible crash in his honda RA302 air cooled.

[@terrystevens5261]

@@Sadowsky1965 Yep, magnesium fires are very hard to extinguish. R.I.P.

[@enrome]

Can anybody tell Pedro that it's raining, for God´s sake?

[@fabianrocha9924]

“Why doesn't someone tell Pedro it's raining?” - Chris Amon

[@ayrtomterchenko3965]

Great honor for a man of great character, brave to death, literal, pilot with balls! Honor and great loss for all Mexicans. The teacher Pedro Rodriguez!

[@mgn5667]

Master Pedro

[@dire12343]

Poor pedro his death was tragic.. But he died what he loved doing.. Those cars had different regulations then that of today.. Some were just straight up death machines..

[@Yahniboy]

But he died a horrible death

[@steveh5005]

I was in the pits. Ecurie Evergreen 58 Alain de Cadenet Porsche 908/2 and Chris Craft

[@matiasa.suarez9232]

Quien está aquí después de la victoria de Checo Perez en Formula 1?

[@jmaudsley6544]

A lot of these cars were used a couple of months later in the making of Le Mans starring Steve McQueen. Nice to see them in action at their day jobs.

[@gaeleus]

Thats right... funny how McQueen was so idolized. He was the make belief Pedro Rodriguez...

[@stpfs9281]

@@gaeleus He was one of the drivers at 1970 Sebring 12 hours, ending up in second place. He had been driving Porsche cars a while.

[@paxwallacejazz]

The reign of the 917

[@asd36f]

2:29 - The BOAC 1,000 Regatta is on" - LOL!

[@kadaosw]

GRANDE PEDRO¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

[@elwap0]

Pedro Rodrigues was one of the fastest drivers....ever...rain was and is the great truth teller

[@octaviogonzalez2498]

Ya lo admiraba con lo que supe ahora aún más gracias

[@THOMASBRUX]

Screw senna, this is the REAL master.

[@tchoaful]

Thank you so much..I have this race on my facebook group: racing for legend

[@arturockable]

both were great in rain

[@stephenyates3085]

I forgot to say that I was there with my mates and loved every soaking wet moment of it!

[@omardevoto1383]

Genial, gracias por compartirlo

[@seamusblack5876]

Shows what a dangerous time it was several of the drivers mentioned died in motorsport crashes

[@JulioHernandez-zs5pb]

El gran Pedro Rodriguez!

[@zetecryt]

I remember fellow driver Frank Gardner once remarked Pedro had trouble getting in and out of the 917 because his balls got in the way!!

[@petercutting6126]

They must have been HUGE!

[@aureliobarrientos5582]

Must have been because he was Mexican

[@petercutting6126]

Pedro was magnificent in the wet. People who have only watched on TV for the last 10 years, have missed all that but many not interested in motor racing history. Strange that a Mexican was SO good on a wet track. Was Ricardo as good during his short career ?

[@aureliobarrientos5582]

Not strange. Enough rain in Mexico City. The thing is Mexicans lack fear

[@AndrewYac]

Contrary to stereotypes, in Mexico City and its surrounding areas it rains a lot, and in some mountain chains and small villages it does snow in the winter, so it makes sense Also, Ricardo was even better than Pedro, but he tragically died in the test session of the 1962 Mexican GP, he won many motorcycle championships, the Nassau Championship, got 2nd overall in Le Mans, 2nd in a non-championship F1 race, annd almost won an F1 race

[@sixtocortes1755]

EXCELLENT VIDEO.

[@terrystevens5261]

Rodriguez was something else in the wet, so was Ickx.

[@jeroendesterke9739]

0:50: - Monty Tyrrell - O man, can I remember him! Salt of the earth individual!

[@fabianrocha9924]

“Why doesn't someone tell Pedro it's raining?” - Chris Amon

[@vince065us]

1.Why did Ferrari choose to run open-cockpit sports cars in this race? 2.WHAT kind of helmet was Sir Jack Brabham wearing? He looked more like a jet pilot.

[@doyouremember7536]

+vince065us You are right about the crash helmet. Also note the ski goggles. I was fortunate enough to see the race live!

[@leyn39]

Dr mister Ghys. Do you still owe your deerstalker hat with which you featured in Motorsport magazine?

[@pedro917]

Yes, I do !

[@liamfriel8749]

Amazing coverage of all brave men! Just saying they do not drive in the wet in the US. That I suppose is why FI is the World Championship. 🤔

[@arturockable]

Yes, the cars at the time of Rodriguez were harder

[@meltdownman8911]

Every one of those cars now worth seven figures and change.

[@rollingstopp]

Rz really found his niche in life - omg

[@notu9462]

.....doesn't seem to get wet........

[@admiralcraddock464]

Tragic when you realise that within three years Jo Siffert, Piers Courage and Pedro Rodriguez would be killed in racing accidents.It seemed in the seventies nearly every year a driver would die while racing.

[@zxiosevenseven]

Don't forget Senna

[@RaulMeatFactory1975]

Shit dry posh humour at 7.24 on Ickx crashing and killing a marshal that year at Le Mans.

[@olivervaccarella5013]

leo kinnunen on historiaa hänen kästtämätön ajo tyylinsä toi voiton hänelle ja pedrolle

[@fluffskunk]

Brilliant footage narrated by sleeping pills wearing a man suit.

[@geoffreyking4515]

Gulf 917.....awesome beast

[@negan2801]

El ojos de gato 😺

[@pedro917]

'Ojos de gato' was the nickname of Ricardo Rodriguez. After the 1960 Le Mans 24H podium ceremony, winner Gendebien (with Paul Frère) said to Ricardo (finished 2nd with André Pilette) that he was a real champion, that his pure driving style during the night under the appalling conditions was extraordinary and that his eyes were as good as an extra pair of ‘Marchals’ (high beam headlights used on most cars in period). There lies the origin of Ricardo’s nickname ‘cat eyes’ (ojos de gato) as the logo of (SEV) Marchal is a cat with eyes wide open. The Rodriguez family took it with pride, especially coming from Gendebien and the French press took note and wrote about the 'cat eyes'.