@tomic601-- cars, like almost everything other product with a luxe category, attract their share of poseurs. I'm well out of it now, but F1 here in Austin last weekend reminded me of the diverse array of people attracted to the Prancing Horse.
I like those German steeds-those guys took track days very seriously and I had fun with more than a few of their cars too.
I was never much for the track, used to like long rallies-- we did a few here in the States and the Targa Florio in Sicily; much respect for anyone with good skills.
The Miata guys were great enthusiasts as well. It ain't what you drive, it's how you drive it.
The connection with hi-fi becomes tenuous at a certain point, given that, beyond selection and set up (and some routine maintenance), hi-fi is largely a 'passive' sport. I have much love for old iron and pre-war design. Now, living in Texas, I get to see a lot of survivor cars, stuff that would never be worth restoring but is cool to see on the road.
I guess I'd be bragging to talk about my day at the Birmingham track with Hurley Haywood when the CGT was introduced, but that's another story. Shiny side up!
