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Dave John Posts: 22335 Joined: 27th Feb 2011 Location: England | Posted at 22:04 on 26th January 2013 Smog fortunately a thing of the past It's what they call progress I think and is quite often responsible for the decline of the top end of such power sports....rallying suffered from it many years ago when an inexperienced driver was put in control of a Group B car and killed a few people and seriously injured others......although in his defence it has to be said the spectators where all standing on the outside of a bend ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! |
Vince Hawthorn Posts: 12758 Joined: 19th Apr 2010 Location: UK | Posted at 22:13 on 26th January 2013 Pollution. For years I thought crowds and rallying was a mix just waiting for an accident. Never been to a rally , do like car racing in a straight line. |
Dave John Posts: 22335 Joined: 27th Feb 2011 Location: England | Posted at 22:33 on 26th January 2013 Contamination I have to agree with you and even though I used to get press passes for a lot of rallies, which means you effectiveky sign your life away for the priviledge of being able to stand almost anywhere, I never took any stupid risks.......although I do remember one occasion on the Isle of Man when survival was preferable to what would have been a stunning sequence of motor-driven shots........quite possibly posthumously published by my mate, although he was standing right next to me when I uttered some prize Anglo Saxon phrases and moved somewhat quickly. Did actually speak with the driver laetr and he was most upset that we hadn't got any pics of him totally wrecking his car.......very understanding folk we have in motorsport ! ! ! |
Vince Hawthorn Posts: 12758 Joined: 19th Apr 2010 Location: UK | Posted at 22:41 on 26th January 2013 tainted. Sounds like you had a close shave, suppose we all must have a few tales to tell in one form or another. |
Dave John Posts: 22335 Joined: 27th Feb 2011 Location: England | Posted at 22:45 on 26th January 2013 Corrupt Yep i reckon you are right there, we all have our stories, and fortunatly although people change those stories stay the same.....bit deep, sorry Anyway ..... my glass is empty, the cork is back in the botlle and the ginger fur ball is twittering for something fresh to eat, so i am away and will catch you tomorrow |
Vince Hawthorn Posts: 12758 Joined: 19th Apr 2010 Location: UK | Posted at 23:06 on 26th January 2013 Politics. All the best for now. |
Dave John Posts: 22335 Joined: 27th Feb 2011 Location: England | Posted at 09:58 on 27th January 2013 Ambiguity |
Ron Brind Posts: 19041 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England | Posted at 12:29 on 27th January 2013 Unsure |
Marjorie Pope Posts: 6710 Joined: 13th Apr 2010 Location: UK | Posted at 13:36 on 27th January 2013 Doubtful |
Gonul Posts: 2462 Joined: 30th Oct 2009 Location: Turkey | Posted at 14:12 on 27th January 2013 Unreliable |