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Old 21 Apr 2006, 16:01 (Ref:1590982)   #55
gfm
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gfm should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridgfm should be qualifying in the top 5 on the grid
Bromsgrove Street has changed out of all proportion. They've knock down the derelict shops and offices that used to line the nearside of this road and the right-angled corner before it. There was an extremely sleazy looking Balti restaurant on the corner itself. (Overlooked by the multi story opposite and the paddock 2 viewing spot).
In previous posts, someone correctly identified this as the corner that one of the UK hopefuls of the time, half spun and caused a huge F2 hot racecar traffic jam, all at a complete stand still, revving their nuts off, 'cos they we in a race!
This clever individual realized that he could get a restart if he feigned a 'big problem' with his car and remained stationary with his head down blocking the road. Red flag was then thrown, but the organizers were aware of his ruse - so they got some big crane truck to hoist the offending car, less driver by this time, and hoist it high above the track out the way. And then left it there dangling until the restarted race was about to get underway.
Somebody will be able to fill in all the gaps but it was all quite special.
The noise of the F2s reverberating around the streets was something else.
The wet streets was awesome; you had to be really brave.
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