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RE: SSP#2 - HP:IQ Ratios

To: "'Jeremy Braithwaite'" <ATROZ@compuserve.com>
Subject: RE: SSP#2 - HP:IQ Ratios
From: Andrew Pursey <MorrisOxford@s054.aone.net.au>
Date: Fri, 26 Dec 1997 15:01:53 +1100
Jeremy wrote....

"I think most people accept that the public are more likely to flock to see
racing taxis .... there is a lot more body contact than is possible in open
wheelers."

Sure hope Michael Schumacher doesn't move into tin tops!

"Group N - quite an intelligent bunch using Pursey as a yardstick!"

I know I'm going to regret asking this - but where on the scale are you placing 
me?

....regards....Andrew

-----Original Message-----
From:   Jeremy Braithwaite [SMTP:ATROZ@compuserve.com]
Sent:   Tuesday, December 23, 1997 8:15 AM
To:     Andrew Pursey
Cc:     Vintage Race
Subject:        RE: SSP#2 - HP:IQ Ratios

Andrew

<< It might be a lot better for Historic motorsport in Australia if people
recognised that most Australian motorsport spectators are more interested
in tin tops than open wheelers.  Also, tin tops (and non racing history
sports cars) represent a reasonable percentage of the entries at NSW
all-Historic Race Meetings - alienate these people and you will find that
race entry fees will need to escalate dramatically in order to cover costs
(do you really want that?).>>

I think most people accept that the public are more likely to flock to see
racing taxis .... there is a lot more body contact than is possible in open
wheelers.

However you can consider plotting HP:IQ ratios for the following sedan
classes:
HQ
Group N - quite an intelligent bunch using Pursey as a yardstick!
Sports Sedans
Suzuki Cup
Funny cars
2 litre tourers
5 litre tourers

One of the problems is how to attribute IQ ratios without offending the
entire list!


regards



Jeremy Braithwaite
Age & Treachery Racing Australia

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