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Originally Posted by BYprodriver
Wow, this is Porsche 101. Races used to start with the drivers running to get to their car
& jump in to start the engine. Turn key with left hand & shift with right hand.
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What I never understood about this why a racing had an ignition key rather than an ignition switch. Did all racing cars need ignition keys or just sports cars?
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Originally Posted by Mark_T
I always thought that it was on the left so that if you crashed on the track the marshall could reach in and shut off the car.
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LOL. That would be handy for Corvettes and Mustang drivers!