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Gents

Don't know about what went on at Knotts--wasn't there, don't care.

Bob--removing posts to recreate history to fit your needs? YOU don't want his name dragged through the mud. Hey--you threw him into the mud pit while you sat back and tried to keep clean. YOU posted the second post in this thread. In that post, YOU brought up Remington and Smith. YOU are the one who started all of this--shamefully in Remington's name. YOU did attack Smith--"60+ year old bail bondsman" and calling him a liar. YOU screwed up, but you are not big (tall?) enough to admit it.

Look--enjoy your association with the gentleman. I'm happy that you have that opportunity. I'm glad you've got the BBQ coming up so that others enjoy him as much as you do. Wish you the best in that endeaver.

But stop name-dropping Remington every time you need to make a point. You demeane him when you do that. Removing your posts can't undo the harm you did here. Shame on you for putting him in here, and shame on you for trying to cover up your mistake--where's your character?

Cal--I don't doubt the gentleman's recall--no need to. He obviously offerred an opinion. That's all it was before Bob decided to try to make it something it wasn't. Remington isn't wrong here--Bob was.

Others--Dick Smith has been wearing 198 on the flanks of his Cobra since Bill France gave him the plaque noting his achievment--for over 30 years. YOU disprove it--Dick has nothing to prove to the likes of you. You folks jumped onto the bandwagon without any substance to your allegations against a real gentleman, a nice guy. You deserve sh!t--not sure you're worthy to drive a car that folks like Remington and Smith put their lives into so long ago.

Cranky--I think the reference to Elliot's speed was a top speed hit rather than the record for the average lap--but I don't know, and it's hardly relevant here, as I'm sure you'd agree.

Final note--I have no agenda here regarding past or present disputes. Not defending Smith or attacking Remington--just in case you folks can't read. My problem is with name droppers--using someone else's achievements to bolster one's own self-esteem. That is ugly whenever it happens--and caused two greats from our interest's past to be dragged through here.