On Sat, 01 May 2004 11:55:55 -0400, Pete Smith wrote:
>disk brakes, anti-lock braking, fuel injection,
>supercharging/turbocharging, automotive aerodynamics in general, alloy
>wheels, the list just goes on.
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Ok, but I have to admit being prejudiced against auto racing due to the
disgraceful incident many years ago when a turbine engine car almost won
the Indy 500, losing on the last lap or two due to a mechanical failure
unrelated to the engine. Turbines were immediately banned for all
following races. Remember?
Up until then I too was a fan of auto racing, swallowing the industry
line about all the great improvements, blah, blah, blah. When a REAL
improvement came on the scene, it was immediately banned. It left a
sour taste which is still there.
--
Bill, W6WRT
QSLs via LoTW
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