- 261. Re: Monterey Landmark Question (score: 1)
- Author: MHKitchen@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 2 Sep 1999 17:18:38 EDT
- I believe it was new construction when the track was changed from the original configuration in the late '80's. Don't know if they built it as a replica of the Dunlop bridge of Lemans, or if they ac
- /html/vintage-race/1999-09/msg00023.html (6,976 bytes)
- 262. Re: Monterey next year? (score: 1)
- Author: MHKitchen@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 9 Sep 1999 16:15:42 EDT
- Concours Italiano is Ferrari next year, I believe. Ferrari is likely to be featured marque of the Monterey Historics again in 2004. Myles
- /html/vintage-race/1999-09/msg00083.html (7,088 bytes)
- 263. Re: CSRG at Sears (report) (score: 1)
- Author: MHKitchen@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 11:19:28 EDT
- << She's out there in the pits in her short shorts and very tight top, stretched over a very ample blouse full of goodies. >> She certainly was the topic of numerous conversations. You might say she
- /html/vintage-race/1999-09/msg00140.html (6,940 bytes)
- 264. Re: Reflections on a racing incident (score: 1)
- Author: MHKitchen@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 17:50:08 EDT
- << The think to learn is that some corner workers need more instuction. A red flag should have been given, NOT a yellow flag. If the track was blocked , all cars should pull over immediately and the
- /html/vintage-race/1999-09/msg00149.html (8,799 bytes)
- 265. Consistency in Flagging (score: 1)
- Author: MHKitchen@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 23:01:55 EDT
- As a sometimes event Steward myself, I agree with your assessment. My point in posting my comments was to try to alert more drivers to the fact that a waving yellow does, in fact, mean "Be Prepared
- /html/vintage-race/1999-09/msg00163.html (7,378 bytes)
- 266. Re: Reflections on a racing incident (score: 1)
- Author: MHKitchen@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 23:06:41 EDT
- << In Australia - and I think in the UK - we use a double yellow flag to indicate the track is blocked. >> FYI, At CSRG events, we are now using a double yellow flag to denote a situation similar to
- /html/vintage-race/1999-09/msg00164.html (9,188 bytes)
- 267. Re: Consistency in Flagging (score: 1)
- Author: MHKitchen@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 13:55:02 EDT
- It would seem that there is definitely an inconsistency in flagging procedures, depending on the Stewards, Organizers, Sanctioning bodies, corner worker groups, etc. While its always a good idea to g
- /html/vintage-race/1999-09/msg00180.html (7,091 bytes)
- 268. Re: FW: vintage racing insurance (score: 1)
- Author: MHKitchen@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 27 Sep 1999 21:51:08 EDT
- You might also try Greg Ohner at Acordia Insurance in San Francisco. They have a special program for Ferrari's and other exotics. They're insuring my Lotus Cortina. Contact Greg at 415 512-3651. This
- /html/vintage-race/1999-09/msg00355.html (6,713 bytes)
- 269. Re: Magnetic drain plug (score: 1)
- Author: MHKitchen@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 29 Sep 1999 11:26:42 EDT
- << I can't remember now how to build the magnetizer, but its in most kids science books, I believe. Ways to magnetize things..... 1. Rub it in one direction with a strong permanent magnet. 2. Coil so
- /html/vintage-race/1999-09/msg00389.html (7,341 bytes)
- 270. Re: Vintage body contact (score: 1)
- Author: MHKitchen@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 29 Sep 1999 12:35:17 EDT
- I have to disagree to some extent. If body contact results, one or more of the drivers was not in control over their vehicle. The objective here is to discourage driving so "agressively" (that could
- /html/vintage-race/1999-09/msg00391.html (7,683 bytes)
- 271. Re: Vintage body contact (score: 1)
- Author: MHKitchen@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 29 Sep 1999 18:11:42 EDT
- In your scenario, all 3 are guilting of not being in control... capable of doing it. He had more time to see it unfolding. If this happens, then all 3 should be prepared to sit out a few races for t
- /html/vintage-race/1999-09/msg00397.html (7,248 bytes)
- 272. Re: Vintage body contact (score: 1)
- Author: MHKitchen@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 29 Sep 1999 23:21:04 EDT
- Well said, Doug... Myles
- /html/vintage-race/1999-09/msg00403.html (6,761 bytes)
- 273. Re: safety concern (score: 1)
- Author: MHKitchen@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 30 Sep 1999 11:19:44 EDT
- This point has been discussed ad nauseum at many CSRG board meetings. For certain old, pre-war cars, adding a roll bar would certainly radically alter their appearance and value as they never had one
- /html/vintage-race/1999-09/msg00415.html (7,357 bytes)
- 274. Re: Vintage body contact - my last comment..i promise!! (score: 1)
- Author: MHKitchen@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 30 Sep 1999 11:30:42 EDT
- My point is....if you have body contact...be prepared to be suspended for 1 or more events. Myles H. Kitchen 1965 Lotus (reformed "agressive driver"?) Cortina Mk1 #128
- /html/vintage-race/1999-09/msg00416.html (6,630 bytes)
- 275. Looking for Trailer Space - Dallas to CA?? (score: 1)
- Author: MHKitchen@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 18:27:43 EDT
- Still looking to get a Cortina MkII roller transported from Dallas to the SF area, or anywhere in CA. Anyone coming this way with an empty trailer, or empty space??? Anyone coming to Monterey have ex
- /html/vintage-race/1999-08/msg00051.html (6,618 bytes)
- 276. Still looking for trailer space - Dallas to CA (score: 1)
- Author: MHKitchen@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 17 Aug 1999 19:37:56 EDT
- Hey List...me again. I'm still looking for an empty trailer space coming from Dallas to anywhere in CA. Anyone coming to Monterey with an extra slot? Need to haul a Cortina roller (no engine or trans
- /html/vintage-race/1999-08/msg00103.html (6,543 bytes)
- 277. Re: Laguna Seca (score: 1)
- Author: MHKitchen@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 19:55:02 EDT
- << to chat with the HMSA folks about racing my Sprite with them someday >> Good Luck.....you might have better luck talking yourself into a multi-million dollar contract to drive F1..... Myles H. Kit
- /html/vintage-race/1999-08/msg00119.html (7,480 bytes)
- 278. 2 cents on Oil (score: 1)
- Author: MHKitchen@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 20:26:15 EDT
- Ah, the great oil debate.... As an automotive engineer (albeit an electrical one), here's what I've learned from both the racing and engineering communities. Without question, the greatest wear to a
- /html/vintage-race/1999-08/msg00122.html (9,433 bytes)
- 279. Re: 2 cents on Oil plus (score: 1)
- Author: MHKitchen@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 19 Aug 1999 11:59:14 EDT
- << I cut open the filter to look for any signs of foreign matter and save the filters until the engine is torn down. >> Another good point. I save them and have the engine builder inspect them period
- /html/vintage-race/1999-08/msg00140.html (6,885 bytes)
- 280. Re: synthetic oil results (score: 1)
- Author: MHKitchen@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 17:45:23 EDT
- One more tidbit for this discussion.. How about this approach:... Based on the Prolong Synthetic oil infomercial, I'd suggest not running ANY oil all season. The cost of the oil would be down dramati
- /html/vintage-race/1999-08/msg00170.html (6,883 bytes)
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