><< I see the problem as being the WINNER/LOOSER structure.of vintage racing=
.
>YES,
> thats what racing is but is this what VINTABE racing should be about? >>
>
>Of course it should---- just as it was in the fabled old days. There were
>those who pushed the envelope then and nothing has changed.
>
>Updating and doing whatever is possible to go faster is not necessarily
>because the owner wants to win - in many cases - he just wants to go faster=
!
>
>In my case, it's like playing golf (ugh) I keep my best track time at every
>course I've ever run and my goal is to top that lap time. Just like a golfe=
r
>might be justly proud of a new personal best using an oversized titanium
>driver, I'm happy as a pig in shit when I increase my valve size (or whatev=
er)
>and turn a better time. It's about enjoying our hobby. A few golfers play t=
o
>win, the vast majority play for the companionship and the personal challeng=
e.
>
>Don Queen SF
And THIS is why MOST of us are here...amen
If anyone hasta WIN...I suggest they find some more money and go SCCA Pro,=
Busch Series, Formula Toyota Atlantic, or some other such venue...Vintage=
racing is NOT a contact sport, nor is it really about winning as Don has=
pointed out above...but rather about doing better than we did last time, as=
well as celebrating (and preserving) some really fine old heaps that mean=
something to all of us.
Cheers
thom kuby
'68 Porsche 912
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