Anyone ever have this driving instructor?
Anyone ever have this driving instructor?
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.)
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.)
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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"
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"
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Thanks for the laugh ... you're funny guy Raj.rajito wrote:Man, that Jackie Stewart sure affiliates with some shady characters. 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?
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Just want to bump up from that Canada N--- theme .. ugh!StephanAlfa wrote:Thanks for the laugh ... you're funny guy Raj.rajito wrote:Man, that Jackie Stewart sure affiliates with some shady characters. 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?
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Which Queen? I happened to have Dutch background so Dutch Queen or British?Stynger wrote:LOL!WillM wrote:StephanAlfa - the original Flat Stanley of motorsports. Who knew?
Stephan, I'd be impressed if you have a picture of you and the Queen.
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?
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Er.. um... sure!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'...
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Queen? You mean Raj? I don't think India has saluted the crown since gaining independence in '47. Could be wrong.Stynger wrote:LOL!WillM wrote:StephanAlfa - the original Flat Stanley of motorsports. Who knew?
Stephan, I'd be impressed if you have a picture of you and the Queen.
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.
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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.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!
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