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Re: Tiger sucess?

To: <jxnichols@sbcglobal.net>, <tigers@Autox.Team.Net>
Subject: Re: Tiger sucess?
From: itswonderful@comcast.net
Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2005 17:45:09 +0000
Jeff,

Isn't this due in part to limited factory and then aftermarket support?  I mean 
then and now you could buy a ton of go fast goodies for Mustangs and Vets and 
the car magazines were and are filled with write ups and tips on these 
vehicles.  Rarely if ever do you see the same for Tigers, certainly not these 
days unless you are plugged into the Tiger scene, and certainly in no where 
near the quantity.  

I'm not trying to argue the point about the suitability of the Tiger chassis 
for competition, that's not my bag man, i'm just wondering if there are not 
other factors contributing to the relatively small amount of Tiger success in 
competition.

Frank
B9471116
 

> 
> I don't mean to rain on your parade but three third place finishes is not 
> exactly impressive. What make of car finished first and second? You should 
> have cited the 1966 ARRC second place finish of Ron Dykes in B production at 
> Riverside. First place was a Shelby GT350 Mustang. The record shows the 
> Sunbeam Tiger never won any thing of real importance during its lifetime. No 
> championships except for 1999. A couple of SCCA local or regional wins that 
> everyone forgets. Compare the Tiger's record to other cars of the era and you 
> will see that its win record is not outstanding. 
> 
> 
> 
> Jeff 





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