William Robb wrote:
----- Original Message ----- From: Subject: Re: Re: Gas Guzzlers
It's not exactly promoting fuel economy, is it? Plus, neither of the chemicals are exactly pleasant to handle or store.
Being somewhat of a sceptic by nature, I want to see some benefit from an activity like this before I feel like endorsing it. Sheer enjoyment from mechanical things, I can get from stuff already in existence. The benefits from present day drag racing seem to be wholly outweighed by environmental and other concerns. I'm not too keen on giant jetliners, either 8-)
Pretty much every engineering and safety improvement in automobiles got it's start in motorsports.
Even just seeing how much raw power can be eked out of an engine will (and has) trickle down to the consumer eventually in engines with better efficiency.
I agree with (and has) but not much else. I think we are well into the realms of severely diminished returns with present day motorsport. Too many rules and regulations for the sort of "blue sky" innovation that produces dramatic change.
mike
