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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