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Offline Lou Drozdowski

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Re: Lotus F1 "The tobacco years" type 72
« Reply #45 on: Tuesday,July 28, 2015, 03:19:42 PM »
Quote from: jbcollier on Monday,July 27, 2015, 10:00:58 PM
The gentleman looks to be Rob Walker.

Very good JB....The former F1 entrant turned journalist, was a great ambassador to the sport.

Can you name the driver? Here's another clue...ld
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Re: Lotus F1 "The tobacco years" type 72
« Reply #46 on: Tuesday,July 28, 2015, 04:02:04 PM »
Rob Walker looked so young in that picture that I didn't recognize him, but I did see the pit board for Rindt so he's the driver.
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Re: Lotus F1 "The tobacco years" type 72
« Reply #47 on: Tuesday,July 28, 2015, 09:19:41 PM »
Walker and Miles?
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Re: Lotus F1 "The tobacco years" type 72
« Reply #48 on: Tuesday,July 28, 2015, 10:21:29 PM »
Ok, I'm going to change my vote to Miles, but I won't share any of Roger's glory if he's right.
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Re: Lotus F1 "The tobacco years" type 72
« Reply #49 on: Thursday,July 30, 2015, 04:27:14 PM »
Quote from: BDA on Tuesday,July 28, 2015, 10:21:29 PM
Ok, I'm going to change my vote to Miles, but I won't share any of Roger's glory if he's right.

Good choice Roger, yes it was John Miles...who first used the 72a in Belgium. Jochen Rindt remained in the 49c as development continued on the fledgling 72. Found this great shot of Jochen blasting up the hill at Spa that day on his way to victory.

ps...Both drivers were now using a white colored Bell star full face helmet for the first time, the only difference was Rindt's face shield was clear while Miles chose yellow. ld
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Re: Lotus F1 "The tobacco years" type 72
« Reply #50 on: Sunday,August 16, 2015, 05:29:26 AM »
Air box evolution...the development of the 72 can be quickly identified by it's style. The early version (a) was without while later models had a host of interesting changes starting with dual plenums at the rear sides of the roll hoop. The raised short snorkel shape followed, to be replaced by the flat anvil. This was later increased in size to allow better engine cooling and ram effect. The "periscope" was used for a short time and proved to be ineffective towards performance. The final large box style (tall anvil) would be used from then on. ld     
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Re: Lotus F1 "The tobacco years" type 72
« Reply #51 on: Sunday,August 16, 2015, 01:02:22 PM »
Very interesting history of snorkels on the 72! Thanks, Lou!
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Re: Lotus F1 "The tobacco years" type 72
« Reply #52 on: Sunday,August 30, 2015, 06:56:59 AM »
Umbrella fashion ... when everything was done outside regardless of the weather.ld

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Re: Lotus F1 "The tobacco years" type 72
« Reply #53 on: Sunday,August 30, 2015, 11:02:04 AM »
More great pictures, Lou! Thanks!
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Re: Lotus F1 "The tobacco years" type 72
« Reply #54 on: Tuesday,September 01, 2015, 08:25:59 AM »
What?! No pretty girls to hold the umbrellas?

Great pics Lou, thanks.
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Re: Lotus F1 "The tobacco years" type 72
« Reply #55 on: Friday,September 18, 2015, 01:00:12 PM »
Quote from: Bainford on Tuesday,September 01, 2015, 08:25:59 AM
What?! No pretty girls to hold the umbrellas?

Great pics Lou, thanks.

Actually yes, and a few more curves to negotiate...ld
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Re: Lotus F1 "The tobacco years" type 72
« Reply #56 on: Friday,September 18, 2015, 03:27:08 PM »
Thanks for posting these important pictures, Lou!
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Re: Lotus F1 "The tobacco years" type 72
« Reply #57 on: Monday,September 28, 2015, 08:27:24 AM »
Yes indeed! :I-agree: Cheers Lou
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Re: Lotus F1 "The tobacco years" type 72
« Reply #58 on: Monday,October 19, 2015, 03:03:48 PM »
Out of all the 9 chassis produced of the type 72, the honor of most laps ever turned goes to...

Still running today, supported by Classic Team Lotus. ld
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Re: Lotus F1 "The tobacco years" type 72
« Reply #59 on: Monday,October 19, 2015, 03:16:05 PM »
So advanced for its time, so archaic now!
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