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[Don Capps]

With new folks popping up all the time, rather than add to the already lengthy "Introductions" thread, I figured it was time for a roll call of the "Nostalgiateers" to see who drops in...

I am Don Capps, Moderator of this Forum. I also write a column for Atlas F1, Rear View Mirror, and send the 8W Team articles from time to time for their Specials section. My interest is fairly wide ranging in racing history. I enjoy pretty much the gamut from Grand Prix to Champ Cars to the Grand Nationals and so forth.

I have to express my heartfelt Thanks to Bira for giving us those wonderful Forum. She saw the interest and made the decision to establish it and allowing me the fun of watching it grow.

Enough from me. And next...

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Yr fthfl & hmbl srvnt,

Don Capps

Semper Gumbi: If this was easy, we’d have the solution already…

[Jonathan]

"Here!!!".

[buddyt]

YO

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"Speed cost money, how fast do you want to go?"

[Keir]

Amon 4 Ever
Formula Vee 4 Ever

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"I Was Born Ready"

[Alfisti]

Here Mr Capps Sir.....

[Rainstorm]

*cough*

Not sure if I'm considered old or new. I've lurked at this forum since the day of its inception, when it was more affectionately known as the Geriatric Ward ;)

Anyway, I'm here (even when you don't think that I am) and I am willing to wager that I know Don Capps' RVM columns better than anyone...

I'll shut up now

[Darren Galpin]

Here! Occasional submitter to 8W Specials section, and owner of http://www.silhouet.com/motorsport.

[William Dale Jr]

Hi I'm here!

for any info on me look at my 'Another Newbie' Post

[BRG]

Present , Sgt Capps!

We really seem to have got this Forum going well lately - good work by one and all! Keep on nostalging!



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BRG

"all the time, maximum attack"

[Marco Helgert]

Yep, I'm finally here. Limited time kept me off of writing here. But I made it anyway.

Do you know me Don? I'm the one, who was just 2.2 points behind you in the last 8W game. I'm really proud of it ;)


bye

[Pete Stanley]

Here.

(Albeit in the same category as Rainstorm.)

[Leif Snellman]

Present SIR!

(I'm the one who selects those terrible pre-war pictures for 8W that most of the competitors hate )

[Duane]

Sir! Yes Sir!

[desmo]

Mostly a lurker here. I know I am out of my depth here. I enjoy reading the posts to learn about history but I don't have alot to add.

[Mr. Salty]

Hmmm, a whole different cast over here! I sneak in occasionally to see what you guys are going on about. I usually learn something before I go.

[Felix Muelas]

OK, Mr Capps !

For those that do not know me, I am one of the Editors at 8W, spanish by nationality (what probably explain some of my weird constructions in English, not exactly my mother tongue) and having more fun learning than teaching.
And it is difficult enough to explain how grateful I am to the "heir of St Jenks" for not allowing the magic to go away.

:-)
Felix Muelas

[Psychoman]

HEEEEEEEEEEEEEAHHH!!!

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[Racer.Demon]

Calling in at 2320 hours, SIR!

My charge is running 8W and 6th Gear on a daily basis and keeping the real experts of the 8W Team and our players happy...

Permission to smile, Sir?

R.D


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[Don Capps]

Okay, so where ARE the others? Most of the Usual Suspects seem to be here...


Marco, Welcome to the Forum. You should have creamed me on the last 8W, damned 80's...and the 70's are much better for me at times...

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Yr fthfl & hmbl srvnt,

Don Capps

Semper Gumbi: If this was easy, we’d have the solution already…

[Dennis David]

Just got back from Seattle!

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Regards,

Dennis David
Grand Prix History

Life is racing, the rest is waiting

[Huw Jenjin]

Huw Jenjin, just an occaisional browser, and motorsportistist from way back. Enjoy the knowledge and enthusiasm I find here, also indulging in fuzzy distant memories, and increasing my knowledge of completely useless information!

[BRG]

Like the handle, Huw, it really made me laugh the first time I saw it...

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BRG

"all the time, maximum attack"

[Falcadore]

Here!
Fellow Atlas columnist, Mark Alan Jones (FAQ and the GP Album) and Australian based race reporter (Motorsport News) and hoping that one days brains could be downloaded. There's knowledge here I'd very much like to know, but I guess that's what this BB is for right?

[ZippyD]

Yooooo!!!! I'm over here!!!!

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"Madame I have tried everything."
"Well last night I had Ouzzo with some Greeks. Allot of Ouzzo."
"And what was you husband doing when all this Greek and Ouzzo business was going on?"
"The same thing he's always doing the night before a race; trying to sleep."

[Hot Rod Otis]

Occasional poster, but I'm strictly a minor leaguer compared to some of you guys. I USED to think I knew a lot about F-1 history until I came here. Thanks a lot! Keep it coming.

[Tarnik]

Present and accounted for!

[Ray Bell]

Sorry, I was away when you called, Don... done almost 4000km in almost four days, set a new lap record on the Tomerong to Braidwood road and paid Barry a visit in Sydney.
So what's the score, where did all these new names come from.... got to catch up with the board... be back later... tired.... driving all night.... zzzzz

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Life and love are mixed with pain...

[Indian Chief]

present, sir. As always I will be reading the posts in this forum to increase my knowledge of motorsport.

[John Cross]

Present and Correct!

I got hooked on the 8W game last year, then found this happy band of nostalgics.

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I'll be back...

[KzKiwi]

Here and loving it!!!! I am sure that I echo most other members thoughts when I wish that I had more time to explore answers to most threads supplied. However working hard helps pay for the luxuries in life - an example being this outstanding bulletin board. The depth and array of knowledge on this board is impressive.

Remember, quality should always win out over quantity.

[Fast One]

Here now, but travelling almost constantly lately, and dealing with the residue of an attempted car theft. I'm checking in to read when I can, but I have not been able to post much since my debate with Dennis about GV.

[Don Capps]

I think there are still a few more of you out there....

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Yr fthfl & hmbl srvnt,

Don Capps

Semper Gumbi: If this was easy, we’d have the solution already…

[Joe Fan]

Here!

[Kuwashima]

Aye, aye, Cap'n.

Here I am, just reading all the stories I can (with particular interest in all those failures in F1's rich history ).

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[Eric McLoughlin]

ANSEO

That's Irish for "Present". Its what we used to have to shout out at school roll call back in the 60's.

Love the forum.

I'm looking forward to getting my Seven out on Goodwood race circuit Monday week to give you all a first hand account of a classic old track.

[Ray Bell]

Namedropper! Showoff!
Are we allowed to be envious?

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Life and love are mixed with pain...

[Eric McLoughlin]

Of course.

In fact, I'm a bit concerned that the Seven's exhaust noise might exceed the permitted level for track days. They enforce the regulations very strictly. If the car's too noisy, I won't be let out on the track. Sevens have been known to fail the test in the past.

I've been watching videos of the recent racing there to get an idea of the correct lines. There was some good in-car footage from Tiff Needells's Lister Jaguar at the 1998 meeting. We've been having atrocious weather over here too, I'm sure your'e aware of the shennanigans at Silverstone this weekend. Lets hope next weekend is a bit less danp.

[Ray Bell]

Just follow your heart, it'll be on the right line. ..as long as you don't brake to..oo..oo late!

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Life and love are mixed with pain...

[This message has been edited by Ray Bell (edited 04-22-2000).]

[Barry Lake]

You people read, think and write too much; I am having trouble keeping pace!
I only can afford to drop in from time to time but find this board very interesting and nostalgia provoking.

[Eric McLoughlin]

Barry

Way back when I was studying English at college, we were given an essay to write entitled - "'Hamlet's problem is not that he thinks too much, but that he thinks to no purpose'- discuss".

We don't think too much on this forum at all and I definitely think we have a purpose,namely, to educate and entertain.

Discussion is always worthwhile.

[luisfelipetrigo]

It seems I am the only member from Mexico (se habla español)

I have been following F1 since the early 60s and most any other kind of racing since the mid 70s.

My hobbie is photography and am an avid road bicycle rider (viva pinarello!!!)

I enjoy the Nostalgia BB very much since it has lots of interesting comments, objective information and a very positive/helping attitude, every now and then I go to the Readers Comments board only to see they still focus on bashing/insulting each other

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Saludos
Luis Felipe


[This message has been edited by luisfelipetrigo (edited 04-24-2000).]

[Eagle104]

Present, sir. I don't post too often
because of the challenging ordeal it
is for me since I use webtv. When/if
I ever achieve "member" status I'll
feel I've earned it!

And am currently feeling a little
'sheepish' in that I have not yet
responded to a couple of questions
that "buddyt" and "Art" asked me, of
which I didn't readily know the
answers to!

[404KF2]

estoy aqui.

[KzKiwi]

Excuse my ignorance but when do you go from being a 'junior member' to a 'member' on this forum?
My wife asked me the same question the other day as she was peering over my shoulder at a thread I had open. And then, to my surprise and delight, I log on today to find out that I am now termed a 'member'. I am so happy I going to go and wake my wife up from her slumber (just to tell her the news though, as I have not finished browsing these forum pages!!!)

[Barry Lake]

Originally posted by Eric McLoughlin:
We don't think too much on this forum at all and I definitely think we have a purpose,namely, to educate and entertain.
Discussion is always worthwhile. [/B]

Sorry,
Bad choice of words, perhaps, but it doesn't alter the fact I just can't keep up with all of this - as entertaining as it is.

[bigblue]

Always read, seldom post.

[Antti]

Hi !

Mostly lurking, sometimes responding. Am I the only Finn here.

Antti

[Ray Bell]

You Finnk so? Tell your friends...

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Life and love are mixed with pain...

[RehsperW]

I's here.

What's 8W?

[GaryG]

My name is Gary Gudinkas and I am from Windsor Connecticut, USA. I've been following racing since 1961 when I discovered Road & Track as a young boy.

I also an avid member of the Porsche Club of America and like to exercise my 1988 911 on the track and at autocrosses whenever I can.

My other hobbies are hiking, biking (mountain & road) and cross country skiing.