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Old 04-06-2009, 10:56 PM
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Yes they do - I'm just saying that "most" women vs "most" men... if you take an average bloke and train him hard, and an average woman and train him hard, would they both get to the same level?

I honestly don't know
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Interesting question.

If we took most sports then the answer would be no. I'm unsure for motorsport though as stamina/strength plays less of a part in the competition than other sports.

I'd probably say that it makes no difference in m/sport.
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I think physical limitations are non-existent.

Skill?

Well, Michele Mouton should have been Group B Rally champion which, IMHO, means she had more driving skill than anyone in the Formula 1 paddock.
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Originally Posted by Hypersonik,Apr 7 2009, 08:35 AM


I think physical limitations are non-existent.

Skill?

Well, Michele Mouton should have been Group B Rally champion which, IMHO, means she had more driving skill than anyone in the Formula 1 paddock.
eh?

what about factors such as stamina?
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how did i do that
Old 04-07-2009, 12:54 AM
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Knowing what a 20 minute race in my Caterham takes out of me, I imagine the same in an F1 car would kill me

I don't buy the rally driver > race driver either but that's another debate entirely.
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Originally Posted by ge2,Apr 7 2009, 08:54 AM
Knowing what a 20 minute race in my Caterham takes out of me, I imagine the same in an F1 car would kill me

I don't buy the rally driver > race driver either but that's another debate entirely.


I did a couple of kart enduro's a few years ago (not the arrive and drive lawnmower ones like Daytona )

45 minute stint on a very tight track as the sun went down. Fantastic experience, but my hands and forearms were completely numb by the end of it - simply steering with my shoulders.
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Originally Posted by Hypersonik,Apr 7 2009, 09:35 AM


I think physical limitations are non-existent.
I don't understand - how can physical limitations be non-existent? Driving a race car (Or kart) at race speeds is very physically demanding (as we all know) so the stamina/endurance/responsiveness etc. are all key. When you get tired you make mistakes.
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It will happen as soon as:
Harvey Nicks open branches in the Pit lanes.
The steering wheels incorporate lipstick holders.
Child seats can be strapped atop the engines.
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Mark - you get a couple of s for that

Ralston - you coward

Graham - you were Jo's biatch last year In fact here is your new team cap...



I cna just see Andy wearing one


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