Thread: Tyre Genius?
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31st March 2007, 07:57 #1
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Tyre Genius?
Can anyone tell me who the genius with tyres is at Ford? Same, same or have they someone new??
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31st March 2007, 08:07 #2
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Originally Posted by justjuliAja kovaa Pena.
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31st March 2007, 09:19 #3
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I believe their tyre guru for the past 20+ yrs has been George Black but haven't heard mention of him for a while. Just wondering if he's still with them.
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31st March 2007, 09:38 #4
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Originally Posted by justjuliAja kovaa Pena.
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31st March 2007, 09:49 #5
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Is there anyone out there who can answer my question? Please.
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31st March 2007, 10:53 #6
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George Black is always at Ford with the tests team where it seems to have a major role than just studying the tyres. But I don't know if he goes to the rallys too.
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31st March 2007, 11:53 #7
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Yes he does, mr Black is Ford's expert on the black stuff. Whether he's still in, as asked by justjuli, I don't know but I haven't heard anything contrary.
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31st March 2007, 12:29 #8MJWGuest
I think I have seen video footage this year where George was still with Ford
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Bewdy! Now all we need is for him to work his magic so that Gronny can reel in that French Superman!
Thanks for everyones replies. Cheers
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