On 16 July 2012 21:08, Adrian Slade <[email protected]> wrote: > Yes I do know that, and I do not mind owning up to being 54, but I would > like to know where green cam from for British race cars. >
The use of green for British racing cars dates from the first Gordon Bennet races, which were hosted alternately by the countries involved. When it came to Britain's turn in 1903, they couldn't have the races on the mainland as street racing was illegal, so they held them in Ireland. Green was selected as a sign of appreciation to the Irish. Tim ------------------------------------------- View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ [http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/] Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?member_id=22459785&id_secret=22459785-4a39ddf8 Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com
