I've forwarded this to Paul Richardson, Ken's son. No doubt Paul will be able
to confirm or deny the
story. He has a raft of like anecdotes - most of which he declines to publish
in case the nature of
the story calls his reputation into review!!
Jonmac
----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Elliott" <58tr3a@videotron.ca>
To: "MadMarx" <tr4racing@googlemail.com>; "'Robert Lang'" <lang@isis.mit.edu>
Cc: "'Friends of Triumph'" <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2008 2:14 PM
Subject: Re: [Fot] Nuerburgring Nordschleife 400 km race
> The story goes that Ken Richardson or a member of his Triumph Works TR2 team
> back in 1953 or '54 pulled out the floor plug for the jack before the race
> and set up a funnel and a long hose so he could "use the facilities".
> During the race, he tried it (for the first time) and once the funnel was
> full, the aerodynamic force blew it all back up into his face. Back then,
> they didn't wear full racing helmets, but goggles.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "MadMarx" <tr4racing@googlemail.com>
> To: "'Robert Lang'" <lang@isis.mit.edu>
> Cc: "'Friends of Triumph'" <fot@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2008 4:05 AM
> Subject: Re: [Fot] Nuerburgring Nordschleife 400 km race
>
>
>>
>>
>> Rolling hills (drumlins and kettle morraine).
>>
>> What are rolling hills?
>>
>> The long distance off road guys have bags that they strap to thier legs
>> for the long races. Great idea if you're over 50.
>>
>> In emergency case.....I have, a soaky overall, drain holes in my seat, and
>> if I flood my car I pull out the plug of the jack stand. :-)
>>
>>
>>
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