Let's make this birthday one to remember.

83 years old (Born on April 18, 1942)

Happy Birthday to the legendary Jochen Rindt! Today we celebrate a speed-loving gentleman whose skill on wheels left everyone else in the dust. Who could ever forget your iconic victory at Le Mans in 1965, where you raced through daybreak with finesse and charisma, becoming an instant racing hero and stealing our hearts?

Though trackside champagne showers are missing your sparkling smile today, we're reminded of how you always lived life in top gear—pushing limits gracefully (and sometimes frightfully!). On this special birthday up among the clouds, may there be no checkered flags or caution laps; just endless stretches of smooth roads—and perhaps angels brave enough for co-drivers!