Bonneville
#1
Posted 05 January 2013 - 17:13
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#2
Posted 12 January 2013 - 16:26
The first hour was mainly about the preparation, tomorrow's is the actual record attempts, on the strength of what we've seen so far, highly recommended.
#3
Posted 12 January 2013 - 17:14
#4
Posted 12 January 2013 - 18:19
I missed the first part, but am determined to see part the second. From your recommendation I gather that neither Richard Hammond nor Dara O'Briain, nor any other half-wit 'celebrity', is involved.... highly recommended.
#5
Posted 12 January 2013 - 18:28
#6
Posted 12 January 2013 - 20:03
I missed the first part, but am determined to see part the second. From your recommendation I gather that neither Richard Hammond nor Dara O'Briain, nor any other half-wit 'celebrity', is involved.
For me ,that's the good bit about this programme .Not a celebrity in sight !
#7
Posted 12 January 2013 - 20:07
I missed the first part, but am determined to see part the second. From your recommendation I gather that neither Richard Hammond nor Dara O'Briain, nor any other half-wit 'celebrity', is involved.
Also, neither of those 'TV personalities' Dan (bloody) Snow or Clare Balding are involved, what more incentive do you need?
#8
Posted 12 January 2013 - 20:19
#9
Posted 12 January 2013 - 20:39
It might come in useful if the snow gets down to your neck of the woods, Nigel.Mind you, it's all I can do to stop my other half chucking it out every time she cleans.
#10
Posted 12 January 2013 - 20:42
"The Story of Bonneville" presented by Peter and Dan Snow... where's my service revolver...Also, neither of those 'TV personalities' Dan (bloody) Snow or Clare Balding are involved, what more incentive do you need?
#11
Posted 12 January 2013 - 20:56
It might come in useful if the snow gets down to your neck of the woods, Nigel.
#12
Posted 12 January 2013 - 20:58
"The Story of Bonneville" presented by Peter and Dan Snow... where's my service revolver...
Two shots, put them both into Dan, just to make sure.
#13
Posted 12 January 2013 - 21:29
It was like watching half a dozen Connew stories unfold simultaneously, with a lot of gritty, skilled and determined characters, I can't wait to see how they get on in the next episode
#14
Posted 12 January 2013 - 22:05
"The Story of Bonneville" presented by Peter and Dan Snow... where's my service revolver...
I thought it was presented by a bloke called Doug Nye
#15
Posted 12 January 2013 - 22:21
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Posted 12 January 2013 - 23:03
#17
Posted 13 January 2013 - 11:32
#18
Posted 14 January 2013 - 20:13
#19
Posted 14 January 2013 - 20:59
Best TV I have watched.Looking forward to tomorrow night for second episode.
Wonderful TV - rare to sit through 2 hours without a moan. Great to see more historic footage alongside the more modern stuff -although with Bonnevile it can be hard to tell which is which. Any show that includes Art Arfons' wonderful, weird (and unsafe) "Anteater" streamliner has to get 5 stars from me. See http://www.samuelhaw...osmonster1.html for a photo. 7th one down.
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#20
Posted 14 January 2013 - 23:30
Wonderful TV - rare to sit through 2 hours without a moan. Great to see more historic footage alongside the more modern stuff -although with Bonnevile it can be hard to tell which is which.
Yes, and we saw tantalising glimpses of all kinds of interesting stuff in the present day coverage. I remembered that Studebaker coupés. no doubt "coops" in their country of origin, were all the rage when I read Hot Rod magazine during my occasionally mis-spent youth, but I was surprised to see that their popularity seems to continue to this day. Apart from their relatively low-drag shape, is the reason the tuning potential of their supercharged engines?
#21
Posted 15 January 2013 - 00:24
#22
Posted 15 January 2013 - 12:45
Have a look at the current 50cc bike record. Just shows that aerodynamics can make up for lack of horsepower.
Carl
#23
Posted 16 January 2013 - 22:30
I do think it is the shape most of all. You do see several of them at any meet there. The way the rules are written the actual origin of the engine in the cars does not matter in many classes. In fact there seems to be a delightfully limited amount of rules as to what you can and can't do. If you are even anywhere near the place while an event is going on; and there are multiple events over the late summer into fall, go. Really neat cars and bikes; currernlty a real shootout going on for the world's fastest motorcycle title with multiple well designed entries with different approaches to speed, with a very open and friendly group. These folks love cars and bikes and like to talk to people about them. It is so far removed from the atmosphere at todays "big time" events it is shocking. GO
It is also remarkably inexpensive for any event with the possible exception of Speed Week. I've never been to that so don't know.
Edited by davegess, 16 January 2013 - 22:46.