Message text written by "AH102"
>Clive: I never raced in the '50s or even the '80s but I guess I now live
in that "dream world". I have always dreamed of racing, but only when I
got
involved in Vintage Racing did that dream come true. I race what I
consider
a pure period prepared car (except for some modern safety items) in the
spirit of vintage racing, and I have never failed scrutineering. Indeed,
most of the folks I race with in VSCCA, VARAC, SVRA, and VSCDA have proper,
period prepared cars as well. It is still a great social sport, and by
God....Its FUN!
There are some who make a buck while providing sanctioning, service, and
even racetracks and racecars for those of us who live in dreamland. I for
one do not begrudge them for making a living feeding my passion.<
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Partly you are making my point - I raced with sleeves rolled up and
an open knecked shirt - Not the layers of lomex and fireproof
underwear I need for Coys historic meeting now! ( and the
radio transmitters etc....)
I dont want to pose about in the latest 2000 Dollar fire suit and 1500
Dollar helmet - heavens knows what options there are in Nomex
underwear! <G>
And another point - look at the imaculate cars that race now - not
a ripple in the bodywork - not a fly on the windscreen - then look
at a period photo of the car - and not just any old small time
effort - Start with the Mercedes Silver arrorw if you want badly
fitting and rippled panels.
Regards for now
Clive
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