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I forget to say the correct answer. It was Rene Arnoux
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I forget to say the correct answer. It was Rene Arnoux
We all know the beautiful and demanding Mount Panorama Circuit (aka Bathurst) as one of the most iconic, unique and most recognisable racetracks in the world.
But what was the it named before that (More precisely: the mountain the races are now held on)? And how did the track (and ofc the mountain) receive its current name?
Completely forgot to reply here. Sorry
Did you know that its indigenous name is Wahluu? Or that it was originally known as The Bald Hills? Or that it got its name back in 1934 when Bathurst Regional Council held a competition to rename the mountain and local resident Kathleen Walsh suggested Mount Panorama? There are many stories to be told about Mount Panorama, many of which are completely unrelated to the sport that made it so well known.
Picnic in the park. (Clue!)
I have to admit, I don't know what you're referring to. Whatever it might be, I'm pretty certain I was thinking of something different
PM sent with what I was hinting at. Im intrigued as to what you were thinking of..... I like hearing new obscure tales relating to History.hollie3sa wrote: ↑4 years agoI have to admit, I don't know what you're referring to. Whatever it might be, I'm pretty certain I was thinking of something different
You're right. The butcher's picnic is part of the answer. The part I did not know about when I asked my question was what @Everso Biggyballies and I hat a quick chat about. Here's his explanation:
What I was referring to was that races on the first weekend were run in a format we call a 'Butcher's Picnic'. It is basically a combination of cars usually the top three finishers from each event of the day from all categories thrown in to a race event that basically has entries from every race of the day.
A Butcher's Picnic event was run at the first ever race meeting and also the final race at Amaroo Park was run as a Butchers Picnic in tribute to the opening day of Amaroo Park.
Yes, the result was staged somewhat, but the results are in the record book.
The one I have in mind is a bit earlier, but like I say could well be more than oneerwin greven wrote: ↑3 years ago I saw that race, but damn.. can't remember which one, car, driver... At least i think it was a race in the late 80's
You are right that the 'X' had a strange gearbox that was worse rather than the godsend quantum leap they thought they had. They had with the 721X IIRC used a transverse devised by Alfa gearbox, that was going to transform the balance of the car, weight distribution etc, but apparently the linkage was appalling and left drivers not knowing whether when going say from 5th to 4th whether it would select 2nd or basically some unwanted gear. The negatives of the linkage and actuation far outweighed any benefits.jimclark wrote: ↑3 years ago "OK here is an obscure one, dating back to the seventies to kickstart this thread again.
March had released the March 721X.... a dreadful car by all respects. Lauda and Peterson could not get to grips with it and results were bad."
I remember ......the gearbox, and (smacking forehead)......'also remember that I don't remember the intricacies, dang it.......