Now here's vintage Thickisme at it's best -- it isn't Lee Raskin, MD (hence
the "doc" jokes??), it's Lee Raskin _from_ MD (that be Maryland, for those
of you using free MS browsers without abbreviation expanders). Just another
example of the ready-fire-aim approach to preventative maintenance
"practiced" by all us vintage types.
Thanks for showing us the way, Carl.
[unless of course you know Raskin and he really is a doc, in which case I
need to reload before shooting myself in my other foot]
Jack
no nick needed
----- Original Message -----
From: Carl McLelland <carlmcle@saturnnet.com>
To: Vintage list <vintage-race@autox.team.net>; <LMR356@aol.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 04, 2000 1:12 PM
Subject: Re: Vintage racing or ...what is this anyway?
> Hey Doc!
> Lighten up a little. For the "talking trash, etc", there is a key at the
top
> of the screen labeled "DELETE". Solves that problem real quick. If "AOL"
> doesn't have that feature then consider changing to Internet Explorer (you
> can down load it for free from Microsoft).
>
> As far as poor maintenance; we don't have enough information to reach that
> conclusion, do we? I blew a head gasket at Thunder Hill on 6-23. Does that
> mean I didn't do the proper maintenance on my Alpine before the race?
Things
> break on old cars, just as they do on new cars.
>
> Doctors and lawyers "maintain a practice". Does that mean THEY have failed
> "to get it right"?
>
> That you refrain from racing your Arnolt-Bristol: well, that's your
> decision, isn't it? I choose to race my Alpine, and if I still had my
> Carrera Speedster I would be racing that also. If you would like to see
some
> "heavy metal", then attend the next Monterey Historics at Laguna Seca.
>
> Regarding the "unforgiving track" excuse. The next time you climb into
your
> (Doctor/Attorney killer) Cessna Turbo 210 or Beechcraft Bonanza remember
> this. There are three types of pilot:
> 1- Those who have landed with the gear up....
> 2- Those who are going to land with the gear up....
> 3- And those who are going to land with the gear up.... AGAIN!
>
> (Here's a clue: you will know you've landed wheels up when it takes FULL
> POWER to Taxi!!)
>
> Enjoy your prized possession in the manner you see fit. I will do the same
> with mine.
> Carl McLelland (CSRG #247, 1960 Series One Sunbeam Alpine)
> http://carlynneracing.homestead.com/home.html
>
> > MY RESPONSE:
> > It's too bad whenever there is a serious incident in motorsports...and
> > especially for the future of vintage racing. Luckily, Wm Thompson's
> injury
> > wasn't life threatening. But it sure seems like his accident at Mosport
> > might have been caused by careless maintenance or... just none at all!
> >
> > As to "Mosport is an unforgiving track" That is an easy excuse. A
track
> > isn't really "unforgiving"..it's usually the driver and his lack of
> > understanding of what he's driving that makes it appear that way.
> >
> > I am bothered by the last few days' posts ...especially from Team
> > Thicko...which suggests that there is some kind of fraternal dialect
and
> > dialogue among the Spidget group.....one that treats serious shunts
almost
> as
> > a laughable joke.
> >
> > We all can talk trash, spit on the ground, drink beer, and piss it out
the
> > same way...but this forum isn't for that purpose...at least not from my
> > "vintage" perspective. If you want to continue this bs...why not do it
> > between yourselves?
> >
> > Someone recently asked me why valuable vintage and historic cars don't
> appear
> > on the grid anymore? Why would I want to put my Arnolt-Bristol ( 142
> > made....less than 60 have survived) onto the same grid as Thompson's
> > Sprite...knowing what I know today? It's a no brainer!
> >
> > So...like many other vintage racers, I too support the new VDCA's
> philosophy
> > for promoting a more diverse grid of preserved race cars and...while
> > recreating the vintage spirit of a bygone era....one which welcomes and
> > appreciates the original Arnolt-Bs and A-H Sprites as well.
> >
> > Vintage racing is and has to remain distinctive. It's too fragile to
> treat
> > casually like the above referenced posts. Vintage racing is a matter
of
> > ....style. Don't most of you agree?
> >
> > Lee Raskin
> > Brooklandville, MD
> > Arnolt-B and 356er
> >
>
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