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#8551 LittleChris

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Posted 13 January 2024 - 20:29

The first post in this thread to me clearly says no internet however sticking to that would've deprived us of a lot of interesting info so I'm happy for it to be opened up to all sources of information



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#8552 D28

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Posted 14 January 2024 - 17:23

Thanks Chris. Rules from Jul 2016 still in effect.



#8553 D28

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Posted 02 February 2024 - 21:23

 

I'll go with the next one...

 

Continue this list:

 

12, 8, 1, 1, 8, 3, 5, 12, ?
 
Help: Number I'm looking for is much higher than sum of all other mentioned numbers. List is far from being conclusive, I am just looking for the next one in a line...

 

An observation to move things along a bit..

These could be car numbers, Ferrari won F1 GPs with these numbers, as did others. But many numbers are left out and I see no pattern chronologically or otherwise. Time for a clue?___



#8554 dmj

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Posted 04 February 2024 - 17:28

Numbers are related to particular, famous race and listed in chronological but reverse order.

#8555 dmj

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Posted 06 February 2024 - 08:43

Another hint: Not F1, but surely one of the most famous races of all...



#8556 dmj

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Posted 12 February 2024 - 12:37

One more: Numbers shown all are related to 1970s, while the one I'm looking for isn't.



#8557 D28

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Posted 26 February 2024 - 20:32

One more: Numbers shown all are related to 1970s, while the one I'm looking for isn't.

OK Got it! but I've disqualified myself. I suggest you may need very explicit clues, or after 6 weeks maybe the answer is due. so we can move on.


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#8558 ensign14

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Posted 26 February 2024 - 21:23

56?  Something to do with speeds at Indy and Hurtubise?



#8559 dmj

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Posted 27 February 2024 - 08:35

Not Indy. Think Mediterranean. Think an island.



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#8560 68targa

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Posted 27 February 2024 - 09:57

266 ?

1969 Targa Florio - this might be the highest car number to win (Mitter/Schultz Porsche 908)


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#8561 dmj

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Posted 27 February 2024 - 10:42

266 is the right answer. All mentioned numbers are numbers of winning cars, chronologically but in reverse, from 1977. to 1970. So 266 is the next winnicg car's number.



#8562 68targa

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Posted 27 February 2024 - 16:23

Your last clue helped  a lot, thanks. 

 

 I don't have a question at present so if anyone wanst to jump in then the door is open.



#8563 marksixman

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Posted 02 March 2024 - 13:13

Should keep things moving along quite quickly !

 

Q: What is the connection between Brake Horse Power and 'Strictly Come Dancing' (the UK TV series , for those of you elsewhere, if you have your own versions !) ?

     No drivers involved, but one (or perhaps three !) racing car manufacturers involved.



#8564 dmj

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Posted 04 March 2024 - 13:45

I know that Helio Castroneves won a season of "Dancing with the Stars" but it is different country and different show, obviously...

 

As I have no idea, I'll presume: maybe location where the show is filmed is at the former premises of a racing car manufacturer?



#8565 marksixman

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Posted 04 March 2024 - 15:26

It is to do with ONE of the locations where the UK show is filmed, but not to do with that being the location of a racing car manufacturer (TVR being the only local car maker I can think of - Oops, that's a clue !).

 

A proper clue: Think about how Brake Horse Power is traditionally measured.



#8566 Charlieman

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Posted 04 March 2024 - 16:04

Another notable car manufacturer with a more significant sporting heritage grew from a company based on the road with a football ground. 



#8567 marksixman

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Posted 04 March 2024 - 16:35

Another notable car manufacturer with a more significant sporting heritage grew from a company based on the road with a football ground. 

Ah ! Of course ! Swallow bloomed into Jaguar.

 

Thank you Charlieman. That should sort the geographical location out for everybody. So now all you need is a famous spot by the seaside !!



#8568 2F-001

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Posted 04 March 2024 - 16:44

A proper clue: Think about how Brake Horse Power is traditionally measured.

Well, it's usually by measuring torque and how fast the engine is turning over, then doing a bit of arithmetic. 

Doesn't help me much though...

I am aware of what Strictly Come Dancing is, but know zero else about it - so I guess I'll be struggling with this! :-)



#8569 Charlieman

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Posted 04 March 2024 - 16:50

As a teenager, my dad delivered flowers to band leader Geraldo when he played at the location...



#8570 marksixman

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Posted 04 March 2024 - 17:29

Sounds like you are close to an answer Charlieman !



#8571 D-Type

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Posted 04 March 2024 - 18:55

I can't see the connection between BHP and Blackpool



#8572 marksixman

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Posted 04 March 2024 - 21:00

I can't see the connection between BHP and Blackpool

There is one, trust me !

 

Let's give everyone another 24 hours.



#8573 Charlieman

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Posted 05 March 2024 - 17:38

I can't see the connection between BHP and Blackpool

Heenan & Froude didn't just build lots of dynamometers. They also built one Blackpool Tower.



#8574 marksixman

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Posted 05 March 2024 - 21:47

Heenan & Froude didn't just build lots of dynamometers. They also built one Blackpool Tower.

Well done Charlieman - sort of knew you had it yesterday !

 

For those in other parts of the world, the Blackpool Tower Ballroom is one of the feature locations for the UK Strictly Come Dancing series.

 

The connection to racing car manufacturers in my original question is that the Sunbeam-Talbot-Darracq group held (initially) an interest in Heenan & Froude, later becoming sole owners.

 

Your turn for a question.



#8575 D28

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Posted 10 March 2024 - 15:36

Charlieman: Do you have something in the works, to keep the quiz going?



#8576 D28

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Posted 13 March 2024 - 16:18

Time for a new query:

 

This European great at the top of his career, raced in a country for the first time. He finished 3rd behind 2 locals in identical/similar

models. Name the driver, time/place and the other 2 drivers on the podium.



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Posted 14 March 2024 - 02:51

Time for a new query:

 

This European great at the top of his career, raced in a country for the first time. He finished 3rd behind 2 locals in identical/similar

models. Name the driver, time/place and the other 2 drivers on the podium.

 I was leaning towards an Australian GP of sort in the 50s/60s, but don't think that's the case.

Now leaning towards someone coming across for the Tasman Series or Indy 500. Haven't decided which yet. Probably Tasman series somewhere along the line.



#8578 D28

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Posted 14 March 2024 - 03:01

 I was leaning towards an Australian GP of sort in the 50s/60s, but don't think that's the case.

Now leaning towards someone coming across for the Tasman Series or Indy 500. Haven't decided which yet. Probably Tasman series somewhere along the line.

Not Australia/New Zealand



#8579 D28

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Posted 15 March 2024 - 12:56

Time for a new query:

 

This European great at the top of his career, raced in a country for the first time. He finished 3rd behind 2 locals in identical/similar

models. Name the driver, time/place and the other 2 drivers on the podium.

Clue to country in question:

Driver raced there 4 times as did Jim Clark. His  finishes were 2 3rds and a 10th, Clark had one 8th place finish, they did not race together.



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#8580 Collombin

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Posted 15 March 2024 - 13:03

Country is likely either Austria or Canada then.

My very first thought on reading the question was Peter Ryan's 1961 Canadian GP win, but not all the other clues fitted.

#8581 D28

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Posted 15 March 2024 - 13:30

Country is likely either Austria or Canada then.

My very first thought on reading the question was Peter Ryan's 1961 Canadian GP win, but not all the other clues fitted.

Right country wrong circuit, carry on.



#8582 nexfast

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Posted 15 March 2024 - 18:42

Trois Rivières, a Formula Atlantic race?



#8583 D28

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Posted 15 March 2024 - 19:18

Trois Rivières, a Formula Atlantic race?

Good guess, but not F Atlantic.



#8584 LittleChris

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Posted 15 March 2024 - 21:05

Can Am perhaps ?



#8585 D28

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Posted 15 March 2024 - 22:48

Can Am perhaps ?

No much earlier, Collombin is on the right track to ID the driver.



#8586 Collombin

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Posted 15 March 2024 - 23:24

Oh really? Well if I was in the right era then it sounds like it might be Gendebien, I know he did race in Canada but no idea how often.

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Posted 16 March 2024 - 00:11

Oh really? Well if I was in the right era then it sounds like it might be Gendebien, I know he did race in Canada but no idea how often.

Correct he is the man, and I believe the first high level F1 regular European to race in Canada. So just peruse his records and the race should be highlighted.



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Posted 16 March 2024 - 08:49

Harewood Acres 1960? Gendebien beaten by Penske and Peter Ryan, all on Porsches? Can Penske be considered a local?



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Posted 16 March 2024 - 13:00

Harewood Acres 1960? Gendebien beaten by Penske and Peter Ryan, all on Porsches? Can Penske be considered a local?

Correct that is what I was looking for. In the general geographic sense Penske was local, and Ryan was born in PA. What puzzles is why Gendebien had to settle for 3rd, as Penske had the older RSK Porsche. Having never seen any race report, it is hard to know for sure. We are lucky even to have results from Racing Sports Cars and WSRP.cz.  Gendebien was coming off a win at Sebring, a 4th at Nurburging and a month away from a 2nd Le Mans win.



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Posted 16 March 2024 - 13:06

Can you tell us about the four Canadian races of Jim Clark with an 8th place as best result?



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Posted 16 March 2024 - 13:19

Can you tell us about the four Canadian races of Jim Clark with an 8th place as best result?

Mosport, Player's 200, 1963 (Lotus 23) 8th
Mosport, Canadian GP, 1964 (Lotus 30) DNF
Mosport, Player's 200, 1965 (Lotus 30) DNF
Mosport, Canadian GP, 1967 (Lotus 49) DNF

I have his career results pivot tabled by year, category, car type, country and circuit!

Edited by Collombin, 16 March 2024 - 13:20.


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Posted 16 March 2024 - 13:29

Thank you.
Canada must be the unkindest of all countries he raced in.  ;)



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Posted 16 March 2024 - 13:31

Can you tell us about the four Canadian races of Jim Clark with an 8th place as best result?

63 Players 200  8th Lotus 23

64 Can GP DNF Lotus 30

65 Players 200 DNF Lotus 30

67 Can GP F1 DNF


Edited by D28, 16 March 2024 - 13:35.


#8594 Collombin

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Posted 16 March 2024 - 13:37

Thank you.
Canada must be the unkindest of all countries he raced in.  ;)

0/4 is equal with Austria.

Monaco was by far his unluckiest in those terms, he raced there 7 times.

Edited by Collombin, 16 March 2024 - 13:39.


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Posted 16 March 2024 - 15:23

To keep things going, a tricky one: What is the connection between Stirling Moss, Kyalami, Ginther and the Le Mans film?



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Posted 17 March 2024 - 12:22

This one is not particularly easy. The link has to do with South Africa.



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Posted 17 March 2024 - 13:30

This is not an attempt at an answer, although I have given the subject some thought.

 

But it would not surprise me if anything involving Kyalami and the film 'Le Mans' included an David Piper connection along the way !!

 

Moss did allegedly introduce McQueen's production company to Jabby Crombac, who brokered the deal to use the Le Mans circuit for filming, but I can't link Crombac to either Ginther or S Africa ! Tired now - off to lunch !



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Posted 17 March 2024 - 17:03

David Piper & Gerard Crombac is not the right track. The company that made the film is a good one.



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Posted 17 March 2024 - 17:33

Ritchie Ginther helped McQueen with some driver coaching when he was starting to race his Porsche 908 - which was owned by Solar Productions.



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#8600 nexfast

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Posted Yesterday, 17:43

Still, no Kyalami or Moss. A big hint: the connection is South African gentleman.