Amazing how the engine sounds like a miniature tugboat at idle, yet at full song sounds like a nest of angry, Dachshund-sized hornets (punctuated by the occasional squirrel fight). #groupb
Having the - somewhat doubtful - pleasure of seeing the old guy driving RallyX i can tell you this much the guy has a serious temper. When finishing a race at anything accept first place he's usually on the verge of murdering the competition.
Stig is in 1st place (as of yesterday) in the Carrera Panamericana in his class this year. The man is a monster (the less hairy Scandinavian Social Democratic type). #groupb
Stig had probably 20 years of FWD Saab racing before his got into a Quattro. He was probably the perfect choice for tackling that front-heavy beast. #groupb
Some say that swedish meatballs are actually harvested from his testes, and that he's the reason why Abba won't have a reunion tour. All we know, is he's really called the Stig. #groupb
@send lawyers, guns, and money: I do it most rainy Mondays that the traffic isn't intrusive. Rainy afternoon slides through a sharp yield sign on my way home are a given. #groupb
After reading about the development of the 917 in "Unfair Advantage", I'll have to go with Can-Am. Mark Donahue convinced the Porsche powertrain engineers that he needed enough power to break the wheels loose on the long straights.
I love Group B, but Can-Am was a big part of how I first experienced motorsport. I can still hear that roar..and the names..McLaren, Hulme, Donahue, Revson, Gurney, Surtees, Stewart..and so on. Here's some photos of back in the day [www.flickr.com]
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Rumble, whistle and frightened chipmunks: None more spine tingling!
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I'm going to change my name tomorrow! #groupb
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RIP Gruppe B #groupb
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and here you have one of his more resent accomplishments [www.youtube.com]
Having the - somewhat doubtful - pleasure of seeing the old guy driving RallyX i can tell you this much the guy has a serious temper. When finishing a race at anything accept first place he's usually on the verge of murdering the competition.
Her he is driving RallyX btw.
[www.youtube.com] #groupb
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Stig had probably 20 years of FWD Saab racing before his got into a Quattro. He was probably the perfect choice for tackling that front-heavy beast. #groupb
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@brandegee: Stig, the Saab years #groupb
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@scroggzilla raids again: #groupb
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There are a few corners on my commute, both ways, which encourage, nigh, demand, they be charged at 9/10ths, wet or dry.
I comply whenever possible...gotta keep my carma in good shape. #groupb
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Stig is racing in La Carrera Panamericana with one of these as we speak to my understanding. #groupb
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