Isn't that called "the Grand Prix du Rock? I've got the original
somewhere.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gerald M Van Vlack" <jerryvv@alltel.net>
To: <Group44TR7@aol.com>; <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 7:26 AM
Subject: Re: Compensation For "Driver Weight"
> Cary, I don't have any idea but this whole subject is the focus of some
> humor done by Peter Ustinov way back in 1958 when he recorded his "Grand
> Prix of Gibraltar" spoof. The whole recording is done by Peter using his
> voice only, making engine sounds, using the accents of teams from all
over
> the world. The German Team was particularly aware of weight distribution
and
> had their drivers sit in the cars with one leg forward and the other
> backwards in a Cheerleader's split all for weight distribution.
> If you or any of the other FOTers haven't heard this recording you
should
> get it. Great humor still today nearly 50 years later.
> It's available in CD format. "Peter Ustinov, The Grand Prix of
Gibraltar"
> A friend got it as a Christmas gift and I have just finished listening
to it
> for the first time. It's very funny and pokes fun at all nationalities.
> Jerry Van Vlack
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Group44TR7@aol.com>
> To: <fot@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 10:04 AM
> Subject: Compensation For "Driver Weight"
>
>
> > I am attempting to improve my knowledge of race car setups.
Does
> > anyone have a recommendation on an article or book that specifically
> addresses when
> > and how to adjust the racecar suspension to compensate for a heavier
> driver?
> >
> > Cary
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