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[DALhsm]

Originally Posted by dalyduo

Mother invited the vicar
And the vicar's wife to tea
They searched the room
And blamed the dog
But it was really me

I farted
I farted
I did a trouser cough
I whistled through my Y-fronts
And filled my pants with froth.


Sorry... it just slipped out.

[tom goodhart]

I think y'all need to jump in a race car ........ SOON!

[Slowhands]

I think y'all need to jump in a race car ........ SOON!

To paraphrase Dr. Greist, racing is the cure for nearly everything. Although you must admit it is heartwarming to find an appreciation for the beauty of poetry in such an unexpected place.

p.s. what's a vicar? Is that like a K-car?

[cdh]

Originally Posted by Slowhands

Hmmmmm... WE'RE blue. Interesting.

_____________________

Originally Posted by Quentin

Brian Johnson actually drove at Skippy, unlike Mr. Ginsberg

True - Dirty Deeds 15 sec

Originally Posted by Quentin

...unlike Mr. Ginsberg

Don't be too sure

Originally Posted by tom goodhart

I think y'all need to jump in a race car ........SOON!

you got that right

Originally Posted by Slowhands

...p.s. what's a vicar? Is that like a K-car?

oldman?

[Slowhands]

Doug, on the floor, Howl-ing.....
One of your most insightful and creative shops, no question

Never underestimate the inspiring power of verse... or lack thereof

[Slowhands]

OK, so maybe the content of our "Poetry in Motion" thread idea (cars vs bowels ) might not fly over in SkippyForumLand. Though it certainly seemed to go over big over here.

How about this idea: "The Beneficial Health Effects of Racing"

See, if you are moving quickly in a race car, Einstein tells us that time will pass more slowly for you than it will for someone standing in the pits. Therefore you will age less than they will. And the faster and longer you go, the greater the effect. No wonder Vic Elford is so well preserved.

Seat time, seat time, seat time.

Now please excuse me while I go prepare for my morning departure for Elkhart Lake to seek the Relativistic Fountain of Youth. You may talk amongst yourselves.

[oldredracer]

Originally Posted by Slowhands

Doug, on the floor, Howl-ing.....
One of your most insightful and creative shops, no question

Never underestimate the inspiring power of verse... or lack thereof

Not to mention the excellent period background pic.

Would that you all transcend and someday achieve the serenity of the enlightened spirit.

Don't tell God I said that, ok?

[cdh]

Originally Posted by oldredracer

Would that you all transcend and someday achieve the serenity of the enlightened spirit.

audio - 4 sec

[oldredracer]

Originally Posted by cdh

audio - 4 sec

Which I believe is French for "Been there. Done that."

[BlackFireACR]

wow...

i think you guys have out done your selves this time!!!


there are not enough in the world to describe how I feel at the moment

[dalyduo]

Jeez oldred you've created my all time favorite avatar ever. Talk about your visual poetry and timeless beauty. Thanks!

[oldredracer]

Originally Posted by dalyduo

Jeez oldred you've created my all time favorite avatar ever. Talk about your visual poetry and timeless beauty. Thanks!

If it is right, it looks right. Or the other way around. Mr. Gurney may have a strong argument to the contrary, but for cars of that era-or any era- there are none more gorgeous.






I rest my case.

[dalyduo]

Those pictures are so nice I can smell it...

(And look at that tiny roll bar braced with tubing to the valve covers! )

Ahh to have a few passes at full song up through the esses and all the other turns at Watkins Glen...

Originally Posted by oldredracer

If it is right, it looks right. Or the other way around. Mr. Gurney may have a strong argument to the contrary, but for cars of that era-or any era- there are none more gorgeous.
I rest my case.

[cdh]

Spaghetti!

Freakin art, love that era, great pics oldred, thanks

youtube video and sounds of the 312

Some History

- 3:12 (cool editor eh?)

Sounds 1

- 0:45

Sounds 2

- 0:44

In the shop / started

- 1:28

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[PFS]

Originally Posted by cdh

youtube video and sounds of the 312

- 3:12

Cool video, and it even ended up at 3:12 in length. Nice touch.

[GEORGE]

That 4 second sound bite is one of Bill Murry's best. I always wanted to be Carl (so happy and yet so weird) Hey! That is me!

[chsutherland]

I want a street car that starts up and sounds just like that. its the only way to start your day. you are doing something right if a crowd gathers to cheer on your warm up.

[oldredracer]

Originally Posted by dalyduo

...(And look at that tiny roll bar braced with tubing to the valve covers! )

And I thought they held up the rear of the car. Go figure.

[cdh]

really should have included the incredible Shell ad, excellent clips

video / hi res version - 1:56

the making of the ad - page from Shell site with DL options

[dalyduo]

That Shell ad is one of the most evocative pieces of automotive film making I've ever seen. It is the definition of mis en scene, blending the racing history of a great automotive marque with equally great and historic locations around the planet. They keep it in the present with the comic relief of cab drivers and shop owners reacting to the cars passing and the hilarious notion of a gas station attendant keeping global lap times. It's affect is greater than the sum of its parts... Every time I see it. It probably helps to be old enough to remember the 312 when it was new.

Originally Posted by cdh

really should have included the incredible Shell ad, excellent clips

video / hi res version - 1:56

the making of the ad - page from Shell site with DL options

[GEORGE]

The sound of that Ferrari v12 should be every exhaut tuners benchmark.
If they can't acheive the real thing, then they should equip every car with a VROOM MOTOR so every car sounds like this.
If you are old enough to know what a VROOM MOTOR was, I applaud you.
My vroom motor attached to my bike and sounded just like a v twin motorcyle. I deluded myself into thinking I really was that cool.

[oldredracer]

Originally Posted by dalyduo

That Shell ad is one of the most evocative pieces of automotive film making I've ever seen. ... It probably helps to be old enough to remember the 312 when it was new.

Glad you said 'automotive" filmmaking, Pat. I was about to refer you to
'Citizen Kane."
And it helps nothing to be this old. Trust me on that.

I won't forget watching my son stand next to the BT 24 that I'd seen Sir Jack race at the Glen. You want old? THAT'S old!