I like her racing outfit.......especially her driving shoes!
Bob
>Saw this on the mgs list, look out Keith.
>
>Gilroy
>
>Eric wrote:
>
>> Yes, it is F1 weekend in Australia so we are all thinking SPEED!
>>
>> Here is a challenge to the MG world (how is that land-speed record
>> going, guys)?
>>
>> Here is a photo from out local paper, titled "Gail Phillips and her
>> modified Austin Healey Sprite. She hopes to clock 322km/h at Lake
>> Gairdner"
>>
>> "The Californian is in South Australia with her specially modified
>> Austin Healey Sprite aiming to become the first woman to officially
>> clock 200mph (322km/h) over the mile in Australia"
>>
>> Based on a 1959 Bugey, it is powered by Chevy V8 that generates about
>> 500 horsepower. Gail is one of only 8 woman inducted into the
>> 'Bonneville 200 Club' after her 2-way average over the mile of
>> 202.098mp/h on the Bonneville salt flats in the US.
>>
>> She reckons she may be able to pass 210mph in this attempt!
>>
>> And here is the picture from the 'paper:
>> http://www.erickson.on.net/mgb/misc/322ksprite_sml.jpg
>>
>> I'm not looking for 300km/h out of *my* new engine, but I commenced the
>> installation process this weekend and I can tell you that I am starting
>> to get a little bit excited.
>>
>> Now, back to the television... and more racing!
>>
>> Eric
>> '68MGB MkII
>> Adelaide, South Australia
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