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Re: Autocross Injuries (was: Re: Navid Sighting?)

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Subject: Re: Autocross Injuries (was: Re: Navid Sighting?)
From: jake@codeworm.com
Date: Thu, 03 Jun 2004 10:57:05 -0700 (PDT)
> Mike Allendorfer wrote:
> I haven't heard of too many people
> blowing out their
> knees pushing the pedals of a Miata or a BMW ;-)

My friend has chronic problems with his left knee and
hip after driving his '65 Mustang with a super-hardcore
clutch and pressure plate for a long time.  Damaging
your knee for a Mustang is just plain pathetic.  A
Lotus I might understand, but a Mustang?

And Katie.. I question your logic here.  

You state:
Road riding can be dangerous.  So why do it? Because
you can develop skills that make you a better (safer)
rider. Just like autocrossing can make you a better
driver. When I do drive, I appreciate it so much more. 

I put forth for your consideration:

Eating whole live turkeys can be dangerous.  So why do
it?  Because you can develop skills that make you a
better (safer) whole-live-turkey-eater. Just like
autocrossing can make you a better driver. When I do
drive, I appreciate it so much more. 

Skydiving blindfolded can be dangerous.  So why do it?
Because you can develop skills that make you a better
(safer) blindfolded skydiver. Just like autocrossing
can make you a better driver. When I do drive, I
appreciate it so much more. 

Installing electrical wiring drunk and naked can be
dangerous.  So why do it? Because you can develop
skills that make you a better (safer) drunk, naked
electrician. Just like autocrossing can make you a
better driver. When I do drive, I appreciate it so much
more. 

Shooting yourself in the leg with a handgun can be
dangerous.  So why do it? Because you can develop
skills that make you a better (safer)
in-your-own-leg-with-a-handgun-shooter. Just like
autocrossing can make you a better driver. When I do
drive, I appreciate it so much more. 

Jake






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