And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Vintage racing is fun, but ... one piece of advice I got was "You have to be prepared to take the car home in a basket!" I was fortunate (or careful) only thing I ever broke was engine parts. Can't count how m any times I rebuilt the engine in 6 or 7 years of racing. That is one sad looking MG, but nothing there that can't be fixed.
Take careful note of the shape/profile of that concrete barrier. That wide base is a car eater. The problem is that sideswipe contact tends to have serious results, such as the pictured front suspension being torn apart (delicate construction) or the launching of the vehicle skyward. Emphasis on "launching". I saw this happen on CA freeways back in the early 00's, and mentioned it to CHP officials. Anyway, CA has gotten the message, and I am seeing the removal of this form of barrier. The tire grabbing footing is gone.
The problem seems to be that the tire touches first, and turns the steering into the barrier. The tire climbs the vertical section, and the car heads skyward while rolling away from the wall. I have found a car sitting in the roadway with the only damage the scraped up roof, and no other damage. Driver stated that he dodged onto the center shoulder when traffic suddenly slowed, and found himself upside down and sliding.
oh Lord, NO.
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ReplyDeleteNo, no, no!
ReplyDeleteIF you race, that's gonna happen. Sad to see a classic bent, but that's the breaks when you take 'em out.
ReplyDeleteVintage racing is fun, but ... one piece of advice I got was "You have to be prepared to take the car home in a basket!" I was fortunate (or careful) only thing I ever broke was engine parts. Can't count how m any times I rebuilt the engine in 6 or 7 years of racing. That is one sad looking MG, but nothing there that can't be fixed.
ReplyDeleteA+ for your efforts, passion and dedication.
DeleteTake careful note of the shape/profile of that concrete barrier. That wide base is a car eater. The problem is that sideswipe contact tends to have serious results, such as the pictured front suspension being torn apart (delicate construction) or the launching of the vehicle skyward. Emphasis on "launching". I saw this happen on CA freeways back in the early 00's, and mentioned it to CHP officials. Anyway, CA has gotten the message, and I am seeing the removal of this form of barrier. The tire grabbing footing is gone.
ReplyDeleteThe problem seems to be that the tire touches first, and turns the steering into the barrier. The tire climbs the vertical section, and the car heads skyward while rolling away from the wall. I have found a car sitting in the roadway with the only damage the scraped up roof, and no other damage. Driver stated that he dodged onto the center shoulder when traffic suddenly slowed, and found himself upside down and sliding.
MGs of that era were called "a coffin on four harps"
ReplyDeleteIs that a Minion driving?
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