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Old 11-18-2015, 08:14 AM   #39
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Originally Posted by BYprodriver View Post
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.
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 View Post
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.
LOL. That would be handy for Corvettes and Mustang drivers!
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