|
I was competing at Hockenheim several years ago where classic bikes were also running and the scrutineer checked the rad and declared that as it contained antifreeze I could not run. Fortunately I had an ace up my sleeve, a german speaking daughter with a good turn of phrases in german in respect of cars and racing. She managed to persuade him that it was not antifreeze but coolant inhibitor that was necessary to safeguard the aluminium engine. He reluctantly accepted her explanation but was not very happy. Later in the holding area he came up to me as we were waiting for the previous race to finish and had a go as I was sitting in the car with the door open like everyone else. He wanted it shut but left when my daughter approached!
Pete Richards
|