Anyone ever have this driving instructor?

Dave_G · Post by **Dave_G** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:05 pm

Some guy named Stewart. Looks like a pretty good instructor. Maybe COM could offer him a discounted rate or something.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=roCFoKaUf1A

Seriously, it's way cool seeing Jackie Stewart in this role. (Executive summary: Jackie Stewart joins Top Gear presenter James May and tries to shave 20 seconds off his lap time.)

StephanAlfa · Post by **StephanAlfa** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 10:50 am

I started watching Top Gear recently and I quite like this show. It brings a nice angle to some weird things (typical British) but I am amazed at some of the things they do (crossing the Channel on a floating car, 1,000 miles in the Sine of Africa, very nice).

Oh, yes, isn't Sir Jackie Stewart (OBE = Order of the British Empire) a wonderful instructor and a gentleman... =D>
No bragging, but I know him too!

And yes, I once sought "instructions" from him. I asked why he drove with his knuckles on the steering ... he said "to relax my hands ... but don't be deceived by this ... as the turn approached I had my hands on quite tight on the steering"

rajito · Post by **rajito** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 2:59 pm

Man, that Jackie Stewart sure affiliates with some shady characters.

Raj

StephanAlfa · Post by **StephanAlfa** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 4:15 pm

rajito wrote:Man, that Jackie Stewart sure affiliates with some shady characters. Raj

Thanks for the laugh ... you're funny guy Raj.
:thumbleft:
Must have happened when you had that sudden impact in Canadah

Let me revise that ...: You INHALED that powder from the air bag didn't you?

StephanAlfa · Post by **StephanAlfa** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 10:28 pm

StephanAlfa wrote:
rajito wrote:Man, that Jackie Stewart sure affiliates with some shady characters. Raj
Thanks for the laugh ... you're funny guy Raj.
:thumbleft:
Must have happened when you had that sudden impact in Canadah

Let me revise that ...: You INHALED that powder from the air bag didn't you?

Just want to bump up from that Canada N--- theme .. ugh!

rajito · Post by **rajito** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 2:02 am

StephanAlfa wrote:Let me revise that ...: You INHALED that powder from the air bag didn't you?

Hell yeah! I wouldn't waste perfectly good explosives

Raj

Post by **WillM** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 1:26 pm

StephanAlfa - the original Flat Stanley of motorsports. Who knew?

Stynger · Post by **Stynger** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 1:49 pm

WillM wrote:StephanAlfa - the original Flat Stanley of motorsports. Who knew?

LOL!

Stephan, I'd be impressed if you have a picture of you and the Queen.

StephanAlfa · Post by **StephanAlfa** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 1:56 pm

Stynger wrote:
WillM wrote:StephanAlfa - the original Flat Stanley of motorsports. Who knew?
LOL!

Stephan, I'd be impressed if you have a picture of you and the Queen.

Which Queen? I happened to have Dutch background so Dutch Queen or British?
Anyway the response is NO ... BUT my mother Yes. Also when my Dad was alive he received a medal of sorts from both Queens (Britain and Nehterlands).
What else you wanna know?

CT Miata · Post by **CT Miata** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 3:22 pm

Stephan,

I'm in awe! Can I claim a connection with Sir Jackie too? I mean he instructed you and you instructed me. I'm just sayin'...

StephanAlfa · Post by **StephanAlfa** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 3:48 pm

CT Miata wrote:Stephan,

I'm in awe! Can I claim a connection with Sir Jackie too? I mean he instructed you and you instructed me. I'm just sayin'...

Er.. um...

sure!

Post by **WillM** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 5:55 pm

Stynger wrote:
WillM wrote:StephanAlfa - the original Flat Stanley of motorsports. Who knew?
LOL!

Stephan, I'd be impressed if you have a picture of you and the Queen.

Queen? You mean Raj? I don't think India has saluted the crown since gaining independence in '47. Could be wrong.

Stephan - any pics of you and Ghandi? Most importantly, do you know Kevin Bacon? I think I'm currently 5 degrees away, you could make the link much shorter.

That Top Gear video is awesome. I've watched it several times. Sir Jackie is the man.

jimalley · Post by **jimalley** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 7:50 pm

Syephan, How do I contact Sir Jackie about spending a day with me? I wont expect to find 20 seconds, but if I could find 4 or five I will be competitive with Will in SPC and ITA!

StephanAlfa · Post by **StephanAlfa** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 10:54 am

jimalley wrote:Syephan, How do I contact Sir Jackie about spending a day with me? I wont expect to find 20 seconds, but if I could find 4 or five I will be competitive with Will in SPC and ITA!

Simple, I'll tell you (with a Scottish accent): Moer pouer! don''t puut yer foout douwn untel yeh intend to keeip it all de wey.

Subw00er · Post by **Subw00er** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 5:20 pm

There is supposed to be a US version of Top Gear coming called "Gear". I think Adam Corolla will be one of the presenters. Not a great start, but you never know.

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