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[davef]

This infamous section of Montjuic/Barcelona looked at closely . . .

[davef]

Here Niki Lauda describes this difficult spot:

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Taken from "The Art And Science of Grand Prix Driving"

Edited by davef, May 01 2012 - 06:01 PM.

[davef]

Some photos from the 1969 Spanish Grand Prix.

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The rear spoiler/wings begin to fail:

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Edited by davef, May 01 2012 - 06:03 PM.

[Bosun]

Thanks for posting this Dave, blinding article!, really Dig the Photo's an all

Edited by Bosun, May 01 2012 - 05:59 PM.

[davef]

Photo of Jochen Rindt before his serious crash-(notice fold in center of spoiler.)

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Graham Hill crashes first after the jump:

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Soon after Jochen Rindt's spoiler collapses also with much more serious results.He hits
G.Hills wrecked car as well.

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Edited by davef, May 01 2012 - 09:08 PM.

[davef]

Now some screenshots from GPL 69Xtra Mod.

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Trying to follow Lauda's suggested line-maybe a little inside on the approach to
the hump from his suggested line?

Edited by davef, May 01 2012 - 09:15 PM.

[davef]

Race Report from August 1969 issue of Road & Track. Article by Rob Walker.

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[davef]

Bosun, on May 01 2012 - 05:47 PM, said:

Thanks for posting this Dave, blinding article!!

Glad you enjoyed !
This is one of GPL's finest tracks & landmark achievement when it came out.

[davef]

Nice video of the 1973 Spanish Grand Prix

http://www.youtube.c...bed/LiNbS9ogWTQ

[Irridux]

Many Thanks Dave for all your precious articles!

Irridux

[svenvangent]

Great stuff davef    

[davef]

Thanks guys  

I should thank Michel (M Needforspeed) for inspiring me to do these topics,when
he analyzed the Monaco Chicane earlier this year.

[Bosun]

Totally agree Matey!, It's one of my favourites an all really appreciate the new Historical 69 CarSkins for this Race (& all Races!!) too - Pure Artistry!!

davef, on May 01 2012 - 05:58 PM, said:

Bosun, on May 01 2012 - 05:47 PM, said:

Thanks for posting this Dave, blinding article!!

Glad you enjoyed !
This is one of GPL's finest tracks & landmark achievement when it came out.

[davef]

Yes Bosun-have you seen the video of Sir Jackie Stewart watching a replay of GPL at Montjuic & commenting
about how realistic the trackmakers had made it?It's on youtube.

[davef]

Found a movie made from the 1969 race by a spectator(s)?
from various places along the circuit:

http://www.youtube.c...bed/wt7dzWXI3SY

Edited by davef, May 01 2012 - 10:13 PM.