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4th August 2021, 18:03
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In 1907 Renault sold a racer based on their 1906...
In 1907 Renault sold a racer based on their 1906 GP winner. These were definitely raced, including winning a 24hr race.
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28th July 2021, 16:15
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I expect it was Bugatti. They certainly sold...
I expect it was Bugatti. They certainly sold racing cars
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25th September 2020, 16:02
Thread: How F1 used to be more exciting
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Let's face it. If you took Nuvolari or Fangio...
Let's face it. If you took Nuvolari or Fangio and put them in a modern car, they would soon be competitive. Likewise, if you took Lewis Hamilton and put him in a Delage, Bugatti Type 35 or a...
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13th September 2020, 18:14
Thread: 1961 French GP Lap Times
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Mike Lang's "Grand Prix," Peter Higham's...
Mike Lang's "Grand Prix," Peter Higham's "International Motor Racing Guide," and David Hayhoe and David Holland's "Grand Prix Data Book" all credit Phil Hill with fastest lap in 2:27.1 secs.
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I'm not sure what you mean. If you want to...
I'm not sure what you mean.
If you want to stop the legs buckling then you've got to reduce the free length of the leg by cross and diagonal bracing. Or use bigger timber.
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12th April 2020, 17:12
Thread: Sir Stirling Moss RIP
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Sir Stirling Moss RIP
Sadly Sir Stirling Moss passed away in the early hours of this morning (12th April). Four years ago he contracted an infection from a drug-resistant bug and never rfully recovered....
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8th April 2020, 13:41
Thread: Kish Probert - Cooper-Borgward
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Although Moss raced a Cooper-Borgward in the 1960...
Although Moss raced a Cooper-Borgward in the 1960 South African GP, I believe the engine was on loan from Borgward. It is extremely unlikely that they would have left any of the pukka RS engines...
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3rd July 2019, 20:52
Thread: Miss Eileen Ellison Racing Driver 1930s
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Is there any chance you could post the picture or...
Is there any chance you could post the picture or a link to it?
Have you tried posting a similar request on the Autosport Nostalgia Forum? There are some very knowledgeable members there.
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21st May 2019, 17:35
Thread: Farewell Niki
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Farewell Niki
It was announced today that Niki Lauda has died. Sad but not unexpected. RIP
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27th March 2019, 19:41
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I don't know much about US historic racing. I...
I don't know much about US historic racing. I understand they are more, shall we say, flexible about originality than Britain or Australia, where CAMS do not accept any changes at all.
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4th March 2019, 20:43
Thread: Gerry (Geraint) Phillips
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Sian, I'll ask on a couple of ex-Kenya Facebook...
Sian,
I'll ask on a couple of ex-Kenya Facebook groups. Can you PM me with your email and if anyone knew him I'll ask them to contact you direct. -
12th January 2019, 18:45
Thread: Schumacher turns 50
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That article says it all. I won't wish him a...
That article says it all. I won't wish him a happy birthday but I will say that I hope the speed of his recovery improves.
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5th January 2019, 20:32
Thread: Petrol Or Diesel Car
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Emissions aren't that simple. At one time,...
Emissions aren't that simple. At one time, diesels were considered to have better emissions as the NOx and CO values were lower than petrol. But this ignored particulates, ie specks of carbon, and...
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2nd January 2019, 20:19
Thread: Petrol Or Diesel Car
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If you plan to buy an automatic, which is ideal...
If you plan to buy an automatic, which is ideal for stop/start city driving, then don't get a diesel. As far as I know, nobody has yet managed to produce a diesel automatic that works well. The...
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3rd August 2018, 15:48
Thread: Niki Lauda
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Niki Lauda
Can I wish "The Rat" best wishes for a rapid recovery from his lung transplant.
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28th June 2018, 20:18
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My sympathies to Senegal. It's harsh to go out...
My sympathies to Senegal. It's harsh to go out on the number of yellow cards given the varying attitudes of refereeing. I think it would be better to have a play-off and resolve the issue on the...
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16th June 2018, 15:07
Thread: Photography
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Can I ask the obvious questions: Who? What?...
Can I ask the obvious questions:
Who?
What?
When?
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15th June 2018, 20:58
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routier (changed from old boy > network)
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9th April 2018, 11:21
Thread: 7 April 1968
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Thanks for the clarification. I'd forgotten the...
Thanks for the clarification. I'd forgotten the circumstances.
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7th April 2018, 23:08
Thread: 7 April 1968
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If only . . . . . . he'd opted for the Ford...
If only . . .
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3rd April 2018, 17:53
Thread: New season for beginner
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The advice I was given 50 years ago is still...
The advice I was given 50 years ago is still valid: "Never try to swerve to avoid a dog".
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26th March 2018, 20:45
Thread: Punctuation question
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Punctuation question
This has come up on another forum. How should this be punctuated?
If you want to walk fast, walk alone. If you want to walk far, walk together.
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22nd February 2018, 19:07
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Micky Mouse
Micky Mouse
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18th February 2018, 14:04
Thread: My car ford Escort
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I agree, it's nice to receive an acknowledgement...
I agree, it's nice to receive an acknowledgement when you try to share knowledge.
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16th February 2018, 15:01
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Donald Trump
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I would say this WDC is Neuville to lose as current point system gives protection against small mistake consequences. I think TN can start to drive "defensive" now, without chasing a win on every...
[WRC] Vodafone Rally de Portugal...