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      06-27-2023, 07:51 PM   #38
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Originally Posted by Marcoose View Post
It goes to show how even the ‘worst’ F1 driver is still a great driver.

And adds to my hypothesis that at the top level, it’s 99% car/team, 1% driver. They’re all very good drivers. Pretty much any of them with a good car and team that fits their style can win. Conversely, at the club level, it’s 99% the driver.

Thanks for sharing that wonderful experience, Doc. I’m super jealous.
You're welcome. I managed to find some old videos about the event and believe me these videos are olde and grainy (15 years old) but they show some more details about what the experience was like.

I agree at the club level it's 99% driver - though money does help when it comes to being able to afford the best equipment. By this I mean even a wealthy driver with no talent or skills, quite often still drives slow in a fast car. The "Gentlemen drivers" so to speak.. think SVRA.. It stands for Some Very Rich Americans.. instead of the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association..
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