Malcolm
Nolan's record of 413 mph was set at the SCTA / BNI speedweek event and is
in fact a record,
The trophy I think would be an honor to Don Vesco. I think this should be
looked into.
Glen
----- Original Message -----
From: "Malcolm Pittwood" <MPittwood@compuserve.com>
To: "LSR List" <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, December 20, 2002 2:00 PM
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> At this time I can understand JB and indeed others wishing to mark the
> achievements of those we have lost in some way and indeed a "double 2
> chapter" would include them. However to exclude the non wheeldriven may
> cause offence to some very brave drivers who have gone 500, 600 and 700.
> But it would be up to the club(s) concerned to write the necessary 'rule'
> for joining.
>
> The record holders who I feel would be eligible are Donald Campbell (d),
> Bob Summers (d), Al Teague, Nolan White (d) & Don Vesco (d). (I need to
be
> guided by Glen or Wes that Nolan's speeds were indeed SCTA record) plus
> Tom Green, Craig Breedlove, Art Arfons, Gary Gabelich (d), Richard Noble,
> Rosco McGlashan (Australian Record) and Andy Green.
>
> Perhaps a fitting memorial to Don - and I know it is easy to write from
> over here as I would not have much opportunity to work 'hands on' with a
> USA project - might be to have an artist craft a suitable trophy to
present
> to the next holder of the outright 'wheeldriven record' and obtain consent
> from the Vesco family to give his name to it.
>
> Having just re-read the two words in quotes, I feel an e mail off list to
> Italy might find that 'artist'.......
>
> Malcolm Pittwood, Derby, England
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