Drag race - Kirkham 65 side-oiler vs Ferrari 458 italia

[twin turbo]

67FEfastback, that would be interesting. Perhaps that can be the next bet between them.

[tommygold]

67FE: He refuses to road race me. That wouldn't be close.

[ACademic]

I just find it hilarious that a guy that can afford a 458 wastes his time on this web site.

[Buzz]

Originally Posted by ACademic

I just find it hilarious that a guy that can afford a 458 wastes his time on this web site.

I don't get that at all. So you're only here because you can't afford a Ferrari?

[blitzforce]

Originally Posted by tommygold

67FE: He refuses to road race me. That wouldn't be close.

What kinda odds you willing to lay me tommy boy?

[67FEfastback]

Originally Posted by tommygold

67FE: He refuses to road race me. That wouldn't be close.

That depends a lot more, on how the car is set up, and the driver's skills.

Now of course, this isn't a cobra, but it is a skilled driver, with only 220RWHP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSFxXId6xYg
A ferrari, is going to end up the same as the vette's, viper's, lambo's, BMW's etc, if the car is not set up right, and the driver is not skilled.

Likewise, in watching this old 427 powered ford battleship, being hammered around Nordschleife (and winning)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UD48OX1wu14

makes my point that, no matter how well engineered and dummy proof a car is made, it doesn't make up for driver skill, or track prep.

Anyway I'm quite sure Jackie Stewart is ready to trade the ford cosworth in his garage, for that 3" diameter gold pendant and chain.

Have fun!