Interesting how people always say "let's keep politics off the list" then go
on to detail a particular political party's supposed manifesto. If you want
to keep it out begin by not mentioning it at all... Just sayin that's all.
Murray Arundell
Brisbane Australia
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> On 29 Oct 2013, at 9:21, "Bob Holton" <bholton@golden.net> wrote:
>
> Good on ya Norm, Thanks..
>
> Bob
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mgs-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:mgs-bounces@autox.team.net] On
> Behalf Of Norm
> Sent: October-28-13 3:35 PM
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Mgs] The End of Car Culture
>
> Despite what some on this list may think, the "Car Culture" we have grown
up
> with is NOT what it was. It has morphed. No more drag racing with
American
> cars from the '50's & '60's. It's now cars from the '90's, etc. They are
> now from Japan, not Detroit.
>
> The old guys with their '30's to '50's hot rods are getting older. I was
at
> a gathering yesterday where the newest cars were from the '60's. The
owners
> were from 40 to 80 years old. How much longer do you think the
80-year-olds
> will be driving?
>
> As for the "Liberal east coast media and their pronouncements" spreading
> fear of the dinouement of the car culture - remember it is the signature
> philosophy of the conservative movement fostered by Gingrich to promote
> "fear and anger." That's what he based his political climb on, and that's
> what the "Down-stream" conservative media promotes. So, please keep
> politics out of our Car Culture and get out there and PROMOTE LBC's and
> other cool cars.
>
> I started with drag racing and customs, went through many LBC's eventually
> vintage racing a few, and am now, in my "old age," content with taking my
> exotic or sports car to the track for an occasional "Driver Education"
> session. (Sebring was a blast!)
>
> What can we do to foster more interest in old or "fun" cars? Take the kids
> in your neighborhood for a ride now & then. I've taken some out in my
exotic
> & they are in awe. When I offer them the keys after they have been driving
> safely for a while, they gain a new appreciation for our hobby and our
cars.
> When they start driving, tell their parents & them about the Tire Rack
> "Street Survival" schools that clubs like the BMW CCA put on. Take them to
> a vintage race, or a car show. Make cars exciting for them. It is up to
> ALL OF US to pass on our deep interest in cars. Leave it to the general
> media & it won't happen. All they do is report on data. And, that data
> DOES show fewer, by percentage, driving and more waiting longer to get a
> license. Don't blame the media, blame too many people who are focused on
> other things. So, it's up to US to foster interest in our hobby.
>
> Norm
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