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Originally Posted by MKSixer
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Originally Posted by Poiseuille
an earlier era is, i think, worth a mention....
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Yes.
These guys were amazing. If anyone thinks they have physical bravery, simply go and sit in one of the cars from this era if an opportunity affords itself. I sat in a 1970's era Can-Am car and got the heebee-jeebies, the willies, and the shakes.
Steering wheel, engine, steering rack, engine and transmission and sitting between 2 huge tanks of fuel covered with a skin of aluminum so thin that it only had one side. These guys were titans of skill and bravery.
Great photo!!
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yes indeed. as an example, here's George Follmer's 917/10, without all the shiny bits. look at where the pedals are. these things went 230 mph.
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