Here is some very fine video of Jackie Stewart telling a guy over breakfast how to get around Monte Carlo fast. Listen to this guy, he knew what he was talking about, didn't he?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgSiK_VarK8
Class is in session
Class is in session
Life atrophies if it gets too far from risk
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billinstuart
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Re: Class is in session
Mixed emotions. Having driven Monaco in a street car during off season, I frankly don't see how the race there. OTOH, Sir Jackie declared Roebling Road the most dangerous track he'd ever seen. Makes you wonder how many he's seen.............
Re: Class is in session
I'm sure he's seen plenty of tracks. Don't forget, back in the day fatalities were painfully common. Jackie Stewart was one of the first drivers to push for more safety. After watching a couple of fellow drivers perish from a lack of competent medical attention at the track, he began bringing his own doctor to the races. In his book FASTER, he discusses safety quite a bit.
Every driver deals with the inherent danger of our sport in their own way. Some have chosen the cavailer belief that it can't happen to them, or simply ignor the possibillty. Others try their best to mitigate the probabilities with better car and track design.
Every driver deals with the inherent danger of our sport in their own way. Some have chosen the cavailer belief that it can't happen to them, or simply ignor the possibillty. Others try their best to mitigate the probabilities with better car and track design.
The above post is for reference only and your results may vary. This post is not intended to reflect the views or opinions of SCCA and should not be considered an analysis or opinion of the rules written in the GCR.