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....interesting car nugget....

  • 08-12-2011 11:08pm
    #1
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,823 ✭✭✭✭


    ..I won't double post the detail, but anyone with an interest in cars might find this interesting..... http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=75903787#post75903787

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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  • #2
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    Most people don't realise what a big part Ireland played in the very early days on motor sport.

    British racing green originally came about when cars from the UK were painted green when they came to race in Ireland and the cloverleaf name and symbol used by Alfa also, from memory, has to do with Alfa racing in the very early days in Ireland.


  • #3
    George Dalton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,728 ✭✭✭George Dalton


    The circumstances surrounding the original race is an interesting subject alright, bit more info at these links:

    http://www.gordonbennettroute.com/background.html

    http://www.askaboutireland.ie/reading-room/sports-recreation/sport/gordon-bennett-cup-race-1/

    There are also a couple of books on the subject for those who are really interested:

    http://www.librarything.com/work/1508804

    http://www.amazon.com/1903-Irish-Gordon-Bennett-Saved/dp/1870519558/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1323387794&sr=1-5

    My father (George Snr) is involved in organising an annual re-run of the Gordon Bennett route:

    http://gordonbennettclassic.ie/


  • #4
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,823 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    George Dalton wrote: »
    The circumstances surrounding the original race is an interesting subject alright, bit more info at these links:

    http://www.gordonbennettroute.com/background.html

    http://www.askaboutireland.ie/reading-room/sports-recreation/sport/gordon-bennett-cup-race-1/

    There are also a couple of books on the subject for those who are really interested:

    http://www.librarything.com/work/1508804

    http://www.amazon.com/1903-Irish-Gordon-Bennett-Saved/dp/1870519558/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1323387794&sr=1-5

    My father (George Snr) is involved in organising an annual re-run of the Gordon Bennett route:

    http://gordonbennettclassic.ie/

    If you get your father to check his Inbox, he should have an email from me.... :)

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #5
    George Dalton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,728 ✭✭✭George Dalton


    It isn't his email address on the site it is a guy called Kiaran but I'm sure he will pick up your mail. If you want to send a copy to info[at]daltons.ie I will make sure he reads it ;)


  • #6
    Tazio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 698 ✭✭✭Tazio


    Nissan doctor wrote: »
    Most people don't realise what a big part Ireland played in the very early days on motor sport.

    British racing green originally came about when cars from the UK were painted green when they came to race in Ireland and the cloverleaf name and symbol used by Alfa also, from memory, has to do with Alfa racing in the very early days in Ireland.

    This is true.. Ireland had relaxed rules on the roads a long long time ago.. a lot of foreign events came to race here because of this..

    Afaik the 4 leafed (leaved?) cloverleaf is a mythical symbol. It denotes luck..It was given to the Alfa team by Uggo Sivocci in the early '20s (pre WW-II racing.. obviously).. it was at one of the Targa Florio events if my memory is correct.


    As for motor racing in Ireland... have a look at this in Cork...

    http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=17602

    http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=7822

    I would love to see events here in Ireland again... *sigh*


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  • #7
    Hotwheels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 751 ✭✭✭Hotwheels


    Cheers galwaytt...

    I have read/researched a good bit about these events, some very nice historic cars still compete in the Irish Hillclimb Championship,

    Frank Nuttall has been racing since 1959, and still does in his 1955 Graham...

    And Edmund Cassidy in his Iona Special is a regular at the hills as well...

    Visit a Hillclimb if you've never been, some very nice machinery regularly out, and drivers are only delighted to give the history of their cars...They sound fab when they are giving them welly :)

    Frank Nuthall

    4964021965_c561e595ed.jpg

    Edmund Cassidy

    main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18734&g2_serialNumber=4


  • #8
    Chimaera
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,652 ✭✭✭Chimaera


    Footage of the 1935 Limerick Grand Prix here: http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=52614

    Apparently it's the only circuit from the time that still exists in the same form today.


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