[Ross Nicol]

Yes it is Murray Carter who raced touring cars in the 70's. People say he's 77 years of age but I reckon he's well into his 80's.Funny thing happened at the meeting he was pinged for exceeding the 95db noise limit and all Murray said was "I can't hear it", deaf as a post you see.Randy I presume the 'sticker' tyres you talk about are what we call 'slicks', no tread and very soft compound.Our supplies are manufactured in Japan.They do go off a bit toward the end of a race but boy do they have some grip.Is the car you race heavy? the 40 weighs in at about 1130kg in race trim.If your heavy and tyre width limited to 8" or less they will get well hot during a race alright.
Russ no I was overstating the domestic side of things most of my problem was self caused.Video camera will go in again when I return to Phillip Island, that will be the big test for the steering and I'll get it posted for all to see the difference.Gotta get the power back in the car, bit depressing running rear of field.
Malc would it be possible for you to arrange for more p... purchasers,I'm thinking 1000 or 2000 might clear the decks for me.Anyway please record your cheque account balance today, it is sure to be in minus figures shortly.Had the 2 Ferrari cars in the same garage as me at the weekend.Bit of a contrast, myself with the College boys working on my car for free, them with their professional mechanics (about 5 of them)air jacks,scraping stones from tyres, driving the car to the dummy grid while the driver walks over and gets in at his leisure,headset radio sytems so they can tell the driver the GT40 is in front after the start,Ponces hate them.Yes they still don't get off the line very well.
Ross