In a message dated 12/05/2000 4:48:32 PM Eastern Standard Time,
Rogsie@telesistech.com writes:
<<you could "win"
big with a Renault Dauphine>>
<<how about the R8 your predecessor at SVRA raced.>>
You've got a good memory, Roger. That was Roger Cope, who was actually the
General Manager under Ford Heacock. And it was an R8 Gordini. The Gordini had
two side draft carbs and a hot cam. However, I don't think the extra power
was enough to overcome the weight of the extra carb!
The was actually a Gordini version of the Dauphine. My mother had a Dauphine
when I was in high school. Every time I drove it I broke something, and I was
finally forbidden to touch the pathetic little thing.
jw
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