I'll add my two cents, (Phennig).
For what it is worth, the 1957 Sebring Team did not have any accommodation
to relieve yourself. I don't know what the 1956 Lemans cars had, I saw them
there but did not notice any added equipment for the purpose. The 1957
Factory cars at Sebring, if you are a TR history buff, were the 1956 Alpine
Rally cars rebuilt. No significant modifications we introduced that I could
observe. The driving shifts were three hours at Sebring and I think most
would have not trouble with that length of time. I still drive 4 to 5 hours
between stops and that is at age 76.
Bob Johns
- Original Message -----
From: "John Macartney" <standardtriumph@btinternet.com>
To: "'Robert Lang'" <sis.mit.edu>; "MadMarx" <tr4racing@googlemail.com>;
"Don Elliott" <58tr3a@videotron.ca>
Cc: "'Friends of Triumph'" <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2008 10:55 AM
Subject: Re: [Fot] Nuerburgring Nordschleife 400 km race
> 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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