Hi William,
>
> As far as wearing pads to play rugby... I think you'd need to stand next to
> a 6'8" 320 lb (little guy, really)defensive lineman that can run the 40 yard
> dash in 4.4 seconds to understand the pad thing...
I know, I know..I was only 'stirring' things a bit ;-)
>
> US vintage racing is far, far more aggressive than it was during the '90
> Challenge series. It is, however, still very frowned upon when you punt
> another car.
As it is in the UK. Unless it is unavoidable.
>
> So, therefor, I conclude to race the cars as fast and aggressively as we are
> these days, and not use your competitor's door or quarter panel to slow you
> down, requires an even greater level of skill than that which is shown in
> jolly ol' England...
Well, I might have to argue with you on that one! And I do have to say that
Stirling Moss's driving style at Monterey is not representative of all us
Brits.
(Thinks: I can't believe I just disowned Stirling Moss's driving technique!!
=-o)
>
> We still have the occasional "newbie" that wants to putt around the course,
> managing to hold some people up... but not too often any more.
>
> We definately have the party part down in the Team Thicko pits... often
> serving burnt cow animal sacrifice for 70 to 80 people, with live music,
> dancing.... and of course, a drink ot two...
>
> Please look us up if you're in the colonies...
Don't tempt me! :-) I may just do that!! Any races on the East Coast in
early October??
James Wiseman
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'64 Alfa Giulia SS Racer
'60 Alfa Giulietta Spider Veloce (soon to be Rally Car)
'96 Alfa 145 Cloverleaf
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