Sometimes it is funny how racing knowledge is passed on. My 7 year old daughter has recieved a Kids Joke Book that has jokes about insects and animals. One in particular needed to be explained to her because she did not get the joke. I will share with you.
"What goes 200 MPH around a lampshade?
STRELING MOTH"
While it may not be the funniest joke in the book I was able to tell her about Streling Moss and show her some photos.
"Remember, your kids can get student loans, but there's no such thing as a retirement loan."
I believe this to be the Sterling M they were implying towards. Not to many around ever even heard about Moss, One of the great road race specialists. I dont believe Moss ever turned a lap at the top speed of 200 mph before? Although on the long straight at
Le Mans it may have happened, Not around and around though.
aXe
[ February 19, 2003: Message edited by: aXe ]
[ February 19, 2003: Message edited by: aXe ]
Born Again Race Fan seen at
www.openwheelracers3.com
I believe if the answer was "Sterling Marlin" the qustion would have been "What goes 200 MPH around a sport fishing boat?”
Only if He was in it and it was Lake Loyd!
aXe
When I was a kid, my dad had a Stirling Moss book "All But My Life", had some good photos, was his autobiography. Thought it was a good title for a surviving race car driver!
In 1957 Moss drove an MG land speed record car to 246.5 mph at the Salt Flats.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by aXe:
I believe this to be the Sterling M they were implying towards. I dont believe Moss ever turned a lap at the top speed of 200 mph before? Although on the long straight at
Le Mans it may have happened, Not around and around though.
---------------------------------------------
It's Sir Stirling Moss, alright. That joke has being going around in Britain for 50 years.
the 200mph & the round & round shouldn't be taken literally.
He still has some time to go round and round at or over 200mph?
aXe
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote
Bookmarks