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      01-15-2019, 10:09 AM   #38
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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!!
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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