Memories of Ronnie Peterson - friends, associates and fans remember racing legend Ronnie Peterson

Back in the 70s, when a higher priority was placed on having big bushy sideburns than on maintaining racing safety, one of the most luminous stars on the racing scene was a Swede – Ronnie Peterson. His racing achievements remain unparalleled to this day in Swedish motor sport history. During the years 1970 through 1978, Ronnie competed in 123 Formula 1 races, and won on 10 occasions. He also competed in other classes during the same period, and very successfully, too – winning the 1971 European F2 Championship and taking home the World Sports Car Championship for Ferrari in1972.