Re: Linux 6.11

On Fri, 4 Oct 2024 07:14:17 -0000 (UTC), Lawrence D'Oliveiro wrote:

On 30 Sep 2024 19:02:29 GMT, rbowman wrote:
 

I grew up in an area where straight roads were an exception and many of
them were dirt.

 
Yes, but we don’t call that “sports car racing”, we call that
“rallying”.

Yes, and I participated in rallies a couple of times. The ΣΑΕ fraternity
at RPI ran one each year. I had sort of an unfair advantage since I knew
every cow path in the county, unlike the students from elsewhere.

Also, I drove a '60 Plymouth that had plenty of room for friends and
refreshments compared to a cramped little MGB. The fins added stability at
speeds over 150 mph :)

Sports car racing was a separate category.

https://limerock.com/events/scca-new-england-region/

My lab partner's friend campaigned a Lotus Super 7 with a Cosworth engine
and I served on the pit crew a couple of times.

Of course we also had Watkins Glen.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watkins_Glen_International

I went to one Grand Prix. I found it rather boring compared to 1/4 mile
dirt track stock car racing.

https://www.classiccarcatalogue.com/PLYMOUTH_1960.html

Shelby did get around though. He drove Aston-Martins, Ferraris, and
Maseratis in a number of venues including LeMans, Sebring, and even the
New Zealand Grand Prix.

 
Given that all the brands you mention are European, that kind of proves
my point.

Shelby took what he learned from the Europeans, improved on it, and kicked
European ass.  That pattern is rather typical.