10-03-2012, 11:11 PM
voodoopenguin wrote:
Most of that meant absolutely nothing to this UKer until the last two words, Dan Gurney. Among many things I know about the man do I take it you are referring to the fact that he introduced the idea of spraying champagne on motor racing podiums or am I way off base?
You sir, are correct!
The Micky Hatcher reference jogged my memory -- I do recall that now.
For whatever reason, my impression is that it's gotten out of hand lately, and I couldn't recall if/when it crossed that line for me.
The team that wins the WS will ultimately have wasted a lot of alcohol in the span of a month or so by the time they're done. And, I still can't think of another sport that compares.