Rally Quiz #7

Tangmere · 03-01-2001, 08:01 PM

Which european car manufacturer did Sears and Roebuck sponsor and supply rally tires to?

The clock is ticking...

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Jon Bogert · 03-01-2001, 08:34 PM

This probably isn't what you're looking for, but Henry & Cindy Krolikowski used to be sponsored by Sears and run Sears tires on their old Dodge Shadow...

RenMaxi · 03-02-2001, 09:11 AM

where did this car compete

Tangmere · 03-02-2001, 03:22 PM

One of the events was the '71 Safari rally.

slidewaysmike · 03-02-2001, 04:06 PM

The car was the Crafstman 28" Lawn Tractor, with the special SnowPlow option.
Many people don't know this, but that year the FIA was trying to generate more interest in the World Rally Championship. They thought to themselves, "How can we get more Americans interested?"
Along came Sears.
For the first season, the factory Sears entries were limited to a few select rallies, mainly the Sweden Rally and the RAC, and met with mild success. Although never placing higher than 43rd (they were slightly behind in the technology battle.), they also had no DNF's.
Proof that Crafstman really is quality.
For 1971, they ran the entire season, however due to increased safety regulations in most of the countries hosting rallies, team Craftsman was unable to get there machines liscensed for road use.
Except for in Africa, where basically anything that moves is considered road worthy. So this was the only rally that the "Riding Rallyists" as the liked to refer to themselves, were allowed to compete. Since the team had not competed in a single round for over 4 months, they did have plenty of time for testing, however also never having run in Africa, they had no idea what they were up against.
Sadly, on the fourth stage of the opening day, both machines were stopped at gunpoint by some not so happy locals, and taken from their drivers. Never to be seen again.
Miraculously just 3 years ago, one of the 2 long lost Lawn Tractors resurfaced at the Barret-Jackson Auto auction were it was sold for more than $23.00!!!
The Lawn Tractor was in immaculate condition, and when asked how he had kept it looking so good for such a long period of time, the owner (who declined interview) commented,"Hey, it's a Craftsman."

Am I right?

Mike

Tangmere · 03-02-2001, 04:17 PM

Close, but no cigar. However, the company in question also made tractors.

Joe Lee · 03-02-2001, 05:31 PM

Sheesh Slideways, that was FUNNY!!!!

slidewaysmike · 03-02-2001, 05:55 PM

International Harvester? He-He. Just Joking.
I need quizes that I can actually stand a chance at. Like the picture ones.

Mmmm... I like pictures.
DOH!

Mike

Tangmere · 03-02-2001, 07:31 PM

Everybody (all three of you) give up?

The answer is Porsche.

Jon Bogert · 03-02-2001, 07:41 PM

Well, you've got to do better than that--please give details. Are you saying that Sears Roebuck sponsored the Porsche factory rally team in 1971? Was it a tire sponsorship only?

slidewaysmike · 03-02-2001, 07:49 PM

Of course I gave up. I had no clue. My knowledge is limited to the last 4-5 years.

Mike

rsquire · 03-02-2001, 08:47 PM

Yeah Tangmere.. You gotta do better than that explanation dude..

We demand:

the Name of the driver,
Co-drivers name age in days and nationality
The drivers age at the start of the event, the race number of the car
it's colour,
it's wheel size
tyre compound
tread pattern,,

Oh yeah and it's VIN number

Richard

slidewaysmike · 03-02-2001, 09:20 PM

What about the color of the drivers underwear?

Mike

Tangmere · 03-03-2001, 11:57 AM

And I quote "It (Porsche) did a deal with Sears and Roebuck and ran works cars on standard Sears tires in several events, one of which was the Safari rally"

Gentlemen, draw your own conclusions from that.

Futher info:
The car was a 2.4, it came in 5th in the '71 Safari Rally, driver/nav were Zasada/Bien. They were notorious homosexuals and were known to do underwear raids on other teams during servicing. So you understand the underwear color issue got a little confusing at times.

Jon Bogert · 03-03-2001, 06:58 PM

Thanks for the details.

Oh, and Richard and Mike... <IMG SRC="http://www.rallystuff.com/images/finger.gif" border=0>

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Tangmere Scooby Specialist Member#: 572 Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Boulder, Colorado	One of the events was the '71 Safari rally.

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slidewaysmike Scooby Specialist Member#: 3517 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Ohio Vehicle: 2005 Legacy GT Silver	The car was the Crafstman 28" Lawn Tractor, with the special SnowPlow option. Many people don't know this, but that year the FIA was trying to generate more interest in the World Rally Championship. They thought to themselves, "How can we get more Americans interested?" Along came Sears. For the first season, the factory Sears entries were limited to a few select rallies, mainly the Sweden Rally and the RAC, and met with mild success. Although never placing higher than 43rd (they were slightly behind in the technology battle.), they also had no DNF's. Proof that Crafstman really is quality. For 1971, they ran the entire season, however due to increased safety regulations in most of the countries hosting rallies, team Craftsman was unable to get there machines liscensed for road use. Except for in Africa, where basically anything that moves is considered road worthy. So this was the only rally that the "Riding Rallyists" as the liked to refer to themselves, were allowed to compete. Since the team had not competed in a single round for over 4 months, they did have plenty of time for testing, however also never having run in Africa, they had no idea what they were up against. Sadly, on the fourth stage of the opening day, both machines were stopped at gunpoint by some not so happy locals, and taken from their drivers. Never to be seen again. Miraculously just 3 years ago, one of the 2 long lost Lawn Tractors resurfaced at the Barret-Jackson Auto auction were it was sold for more than $23.00!!! The Lawn Tractor was in immaculate condition, and when asked how he had kept it looking so good for such a long period of time, the owner (who declined interview) commented,"Hey, it's a Craftsman." Am I right? Mike

03-02-2001, 04:17 PM	#6
Tangmere Scooby Specialist Member#: 572 Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Boulder, Colorado	Close, but no cigar. However, the company in question also made tractors.

03-02-2001, 05:31 PM	#7
Joe Lee Scooby Newbie Member#: 901 Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Middlesex NJ USA Vehicle: 2000 2.5RS Coupe and a red 94 Miata!	Sheesh Slideways, that was FUNNY!!!!

03-02-2001, 05:55 PM	#8
slidewaysmike Scooby Specialist Member#: 3517 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Ohio Vehicle: 2005 Legacy GT Silver	International Harvester? He-He. Just Joking. I need quizes that I can actually stand a chance at. Like the picture ones. Mmmm... I like pictures. DOH! Mike

03-02-2001, 07:31 PM	#9
Tangmere Scooby Specialist Member#: 572 Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Boulder, Colorado	Everybody (all three of you) give up? The answer is Porsche.

03-02-2001, 07:41 PM	#10
Jon Bogert Scooby Specialist Member#: 1133 Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: SE PA Vehicle: '02 996 C4S '95 993 '71 911 3.0 '04 STI	Well, you've got to do better than that--please give details. Are you saying that Sears Roebuck sponsored the Porsche factory rally team in 1971? Was it a tire sponsorship only?

03-02-2001, 07:49 PM	#11
slidewaysmike Scooby Specialist Member#: 3517 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Ohio Vehicle: 2005 Legacy GT Silver	Of course I gave up. I had no clue. My knowledge is limited to the last 4-5 years. Mike

03-02-2001, 08:47 PM	#12
rsquire Scooby Specialist Member#: 265 Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Kirkland, WA Vehicle: 1998 22B Blue 1986 Ford RS200 White	Yeah Tangmere.. You gotta do better than that explanation dude.. We demand: the Name of the driver, Co-drivers name age in days and nationality The drivers age at the start of the event, the race number of the car it's colour, it's wheel size tyre compound tread pattern,, Oh yeah and it's VIN number Richard

03-02-2001, 09:20 PM	#13
slidewaysmike Scooby Specialist Member#: 3517 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Ohio Vehicle: 2005 Legacy GT Silver	What about the color of the drivers underwear? Mike

03-03-2001, 11:57 AM	#14
Tangmere Scooby Specialist Member#: 572 Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Boulder, Colorado	And I quote "It (Porsche) did a deal with Sears and Roebuck and ran works cars on standard Sears tires in several events, one of which was the Safari rally" Gentlemen, draw your own conclusions from that. Futher info: The car was a 2.4, it came in 5th in the '71 Safari Rally, driver/nav were Zasada/Bien. They were notorious homosexuals and were known to do underwear raids on other teams during servicing. So you understand the underwear color issue got a little confusing at times.

03-03-2001, 06:58 PM	#15
Jon Bogert Scooby Specialist Member#: 1133 Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: SE PA Vehicle: '02 996 C4S '95 993 '71 911 3.0 '04 STI	Thanks for the details. Oh, and Richard and Mike... <IMG SRC="http://www.rallystuff.com/images/finger.gif" border=0>