9/16/2023 0 Comments Bass clef key signatures![]() Too old fashioned? Then learn these more modern interpretations-what a variety of silly sayings! E-G-B-D-F:Įmpty Garbage Before Dad Flips Every Grandad Breaks Dad’s Fence Elvis’ Guitar Broke Down Friday The bass clef spaces A-C-E-G can never be forgotten if you remember: All Cows Eat Grass. To learn the treble clef notes, which rest on the 5 lines of the staff E-G-B-D-F, I was taught a mnemonic, and I still remember it today: Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge!įor the bass clef notes G-B-D-F-A I memorized: Good Boys Deserve Fudge Always! The treble clef spaces do spell a word, (in English that is…) F-A-C-E. I’ll give you some hints, which we musicians love to use and laugh about. ![]() Simple, right?īut now comes the hard part. Fortunately, there are only 12 to remember, and 12 possible keys: all the white and black keys of the piano-C, C# (or Db), D, D# (or Eb), E, F, F# (or Gb), G and G# (or Ab), A, A# (or Bb), B then it starts over with C. Every line or space above or below are named alphabetically from this C. ![]() Middle C, so named as it is in the center of the piano keyboard, is written on a line between two staffs of 5 lines each. Some of us learned the treble and bass clef notes by rote, or by ear, (and mixed with copious tears) other musicians from all over the world learned them through fun anagrams or mnemonics. ![]() The two dots to the right of the symbol are on either side of the leger line, which is the note F. Similarly, the bass clef is sometimes called the F clef. The treble clef, also named the G clef, twists around the leger line which is the note G. Squiggles and scribbles, which represent the tones and rhythms are written on a staff comprised of 5 leger lines. What a task! Learning the key signatures, time signatures, the note values, rest values, and rhythms, the musical terms (often in multiple languages), as well as learning the clefs and note-reading… It’s like the study of any complex foreign language. ![]()
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9/16/2023 0 Comments Booku lunch box![]() Kids: A balanced meal that’s made of simple ingredients. Low salt: A meal with no more than 0.3% salt. Low fat: A meal with no more than 3% fat. Our diabetic meals do not contain ingredients with a high glycaemic index. Diabetic: A balanced meal with a lot of protein and less carbohydrates. Kosher: Our kosher meals are prepared to Jewish dietary requirements in specialist certified kitchens. Dishes however may contain halal meat and fish. Halal: A meal that does not contain pork or animal by-products, such as gelatine, animal rennet, alcohol or products derived from alcohol. Dishes however may include meat, fish and eggs. Dairy-free: A meal that does not contain any dairy products, such as cow’s, sheep’s or goat’s milk. However, our caterers are not gluten-free certified. Our gluten-free meals are also dairy-free. ![]() It can however contain gluten-free oats and grains that are naturally gluten-free. ![]() Gluten-free: A meal that does not contain gluten. It does not contain meat, fish, eggs, milk, honey or animal by-products, such as gelatine and animal rennet. Vegan: A meal that is made of 100% plant-based ingredients. Special meal options: Vegetarian: A meal that does not contain meat, fish and animal by-products, such as gelatine and animal rennet. We need 24 hours’ notice to whip up a vegetarian meal and 48 hours’ notice for every other option. So, you can log in to Manage your bookingand go to change your meal to choose one that’s right for you. ![]() 9/16/2023 0 Comments Vox media comcast![]() Currently, Comcast offers 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload speeds for $9.95 per month to people who are on government assistance. Perhaps sensing which way the wind is blowing (and under pressure from student activists), Comcast announced on Tuesday that, starting in March, it will double the download speeds on its Internet Essentials package to 50 Mbps download and bump the upload speed to 5 Mbps for no extra cost. One of the many signatories on the letter - all Democrats except for Angus King (I-ME) - was Massachusetts’ Ed Markey, who wrote the 1996 bill that created E-Rate in the first place and has been pushing for months for an expansion. “The statute authorizing this program does not preclude the FCC from freeing funds to connect students’ homes during the current crisis.” “Contrary to your predecessor’s assertions, the FCC has always had clear emergency authority to utilize existing E-Rate funding to connect students learning online during the coronavirus pandemic,” the senators wrote. Thirty-seven senators are now asking Rosenworcel to interpret E-Rate to include homes where students are doing remote learning, which would make them eligible to receive its benefits immediately, assuming Congress passes necessary legislation to make enough funds available to cover the increased cost. ![]() ![]() Rosenworcel, on the other hand, is a vocal proponent of E-Rate expansion, so it’s no surprise that she’s moving quickly here. Then, Pai had to hope that the companies would say yes to these suggestions. Instead, he asked companies not to cut Americans off from the internet if they couldn’t pay their bills, waive any late fees, make their wifi hotspots free, and consider adopting programs for low-income people. In other words, broadband internet access enables all of the administration’s top priorities.”īut previous FCC Chair Ajit Pai repeatedly denied calls to consider the expansion. “It’s a social justice issue, it’s an economic issue, it’s a health care issue, it’s an education issue, it’s a democracy issue. “It’s clear that a priority for the Biden-Harris administration and its FCC is going to be getting robust broadband to every household in the US,” Gigi Sohn, a distinguished fellow at the Georgetown Institute for Technology & Law Policy, told Recode. So discounted home internet services could help quite a bit. ![]() Millions of students don’t have adequate internet in their homes, forcing them to use mobile phone data and even internet from nearby fast food restaurants. With the Covid-19 pandemic forcing many students to do their schooling from home, Democrats have called for expanding the E-Rate program to cover residential connections as well, reasoning that homes have become classrooms and are therefore eligible. On Monday, the FCC announced it was seeking comment on requests to expand E-Rate, which offers schools and libraries discounts on equipment and services needed to access the internet. And at least one company, possibly hoping to get into the new FCC’s good graces, has voluntarily doubled the internet speeds on its package for low-income people. This couldn’t come fast enough for at least 36 Senate Democrats (and one independent), who on Thursday asked Rosenworcel to use the FCC’s emergency authority to provide that discounted access now. Under acting Chair Jessica Rosenworcel, the FCC is moving to expand a broadband services discount program to cover remote schooling. ![]() President Joe Biden’s Federal Communications Commission (FCC) isn’t wasting any time trying to get low-income families online. ![]() 9/16/2023 0 Comments Centos samba server setup![]() ![]() You can test it using the smbclient command: $ smbclient -L //sambaserver ![]() Samba is now serving sambashare to any authenticated user. To load in the new configuration, restart Samba: $ sudo systemctl restart mb You must also set a dedicated Samba password: $ sudo smbpasswd -a tux For instance, run the following command to create a group of staff members who need access to the server: $ sudo groupadd staffĪssuming you need to add a staff member named tux to your Samba server, the process is initially the same as usual: $ sudo adduser -g staff \ You can also use standard Unix groups to manage access. Users logging into a Samba share must either have accounts on the server or log in as a guest. You can test your Samba configuration with the testparm command: $ testparm /etc/samba/smb.conf Add users Most users don't need to be aware of this subtlety, but you might see these service names when testing and troubleshooting. When users access a Samba server, they connect to a service named for one of the bracket sections in the config, such as, ,, and so on. To create a new share location, add a section to the /etc/samba/smb.conf configuration file with these two definitions: Įach section of this configuration file defines a service. ![]() If you don't have DNS configured on your local network, you can use the server's IP address when contacting the Samba server. īy default, your Samba server's NetBIOS name is the server's Linux hostname. ![]() If your organization has a specific workgroup structure, then follow that. I have no other existing workgroups on my network, so the workgroup hardly matters for my setup. There's a global section, which defines a workgroup. The default file has several good examples of common options, including provisions for shared printers and home directories. To configure shares and users, edit the /etc/samba/smb.conf file. $ sudo chcon -t samba_share_t /sambashare/ Make sure that your file-share server is accessible over your network by adding the samba service to your firewall config: $ sudo systemctl enable -now firewalldĬreate a directory on the server to hold your shared files and folders, and change the SELinux context to samba_share_t: $ sudo mkdir /sambashare All that's left is a little configuration. Here are the commands: $ systemctl enable -now smb The SMB daemon manages most Samba services, while the NMB daemon provides NetBIOS services. This command also installs the samba-common-tools and samba-libs packages. On your designated Samba server, install the Samba package: $ sudo dnf install samba For client access, Samba is either built into the operating system or easily installed from a repository. It's not difficult to set up, and all you need is at least one server you want to designate as a file-share host (it doesn't have to be rack mounted and could even be a dedicated workstation). It's an essential service to run in organizations that support multiple operating systems, and it's even useful on homogenous networks. It uses the Server Message Block and Common Internet File System (SMB/CIFS) protocol, so the services created by running Samba are available to Linux, macOS, and Windows clients. The Samba project provides file sharing and print services for computers on a network. Learning path: Getting started with Red Hat OpenShift Service on AWS (ROSA).How to explain modern software development in plain English.10 resources to make you a better communicator.Explore training and certification options. ![]() ![]() ![]() It doesn’t perform well with small batches. ![]() You can fine-tune the speed of each with the speed dial. Highly Versatileīesides making hot soup, smoothies, and crushing ice, this kitchen tool can grind nuts (including coffee beans), mix batter, knead dough, and make dips, sauces, dressings, and baby food. The blade assembly is made from laser-cut stainless steel that’s resistant to dulling, bending, and breaking. This is great if your kitchen has low space between the overhead cabinets and the counter. What makes this one stand out from the rest is that its low profile: instead of being thin and tall, it’s short and wide. The 64 oz (1.9 L) pitcher can make up to 8 cups in one batch. The whole blending system: the blades, motor, and drive system are completely metallic. It spins the blades so fast that it can cook hot soup in under 10 minutes. 1640 watt) high-performance motor capable of turning rock-solid ice cubes and frozen fruit into consistent creamy ice cream. This ice crusher has a powerful 2.2 Hp (=cca. The Vitamix professional series 750 (model 1957) is a powerful versatile Cadillac of a blender that not only looks great but delivers amazing results. Read more about this blender in this in-depth review. With its unique look, powerful motor, sharp blades, and many different-sized cups, you can make anything from icy margaritas to hot vegetable soups. Like other NutriBullets, the Rx is a thing of beauty. One reason is the powerful motor, and the other is the metal gears instead of plastic. Included with the blender are 3 different cups: If you’re still not satisfied, put everything (except the motor base, of course) into the dishwasher. Put some warm soapy water into the container and start the blender. This is a great feature for anyone with a busy lifestyle who can’t afford the time to make a hot soup on the stove. It’s able to make hot soups in the blink of an eye. Instead of searching the control panel for the right button, this nutrition extractor turns on and off automatically.Ĭonvenience at its highest. With its 1,700-watt motor and sharp blades, this NutriBullet turns ice into snow soup. There’s nothing the Rx can’t do, including crushing ice. It’s like the original NutriBullet but on steroids. Not satisfied with this Ninja? Then take a look at its brother: the BL660.Įat well, lose weight, and live healthy with the NutriBullet Rx. It doesn’t excel only at this, though, but at everything you throw at it (or in it, to be precise). When it comes to crushing ice, the Nutri Ninja wins the race by a mile. This may present a problem for people with a small kitchen and storage. It doesn’t come as a surprise that this 1,200-watt blender is loud. It’s a countdown timer for the specified program. The timer above the on/off switch shows in how much time your smoothie will be ready. The control panel comes with 5 intelligent preset blending programs (the Ninja’s very own patented Auto-iQ Technology): Modern-Looking Control Panel With 5 Intelligent Preset Programs If you don’t have the time to enjoy a glass of your favorite smoothie, take it with you on the road with one of these 3 supplied travel cups: You can make up to 8 cups of smoothies at once. The 72 oz BPA-free Tritan pitcher has a blending capacity of 64 oz (1.9 L). Unlike the original Hulk which comes in green, the Nutri Ninja comes in a combination of shiny silver and black. This, combined with Total Crushing Technology, is more than enough to turn ice into snow and both fresh and frozen ingredients into consistent silky-smooth smoothies. This blending monstrosity features a powerful 1,200 watt / 2 HP motor that spins the sharp blade assembly up to 20,000 RPMs. ![]() The Nutri Ninja BL642 is the ultimate answer when it comes to crushing ice. ![]() 9/16/2023 0 Comments Closed fracture tibial plateau![]() ![]() In a study of 103 patients with various Schatzker type fractures, a total of 99% presented associated soft-tissue injuries and 77% a complete anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or LCL injury, whereas 81% presented with a significant lateral meniscal tear and 44% a medial meniscus tear. 10, 11 The identification of soft-tissue injuries with MRI can change the surgical treatment and/or rehabilitation plan. Articular depression > 6 mm and/or articular widening > 5 mm are associated with the existence of lateral meniscus, lateral collateral ligament (LCL) or posterior cruciate ligament injuries. Intra- and peri-articular soft-tissue structures can be affected even in less complex fracture patterns and some X-ray or CT scan data can also suggest the existence of a lateral or medial meniscal tear. 9 These findings and the wider availability of CT scanning have made the oblique views less important in the diagnosis. But single radiographs do not allow an exact fragment identification and the initial fracture classification can change in 5% to 24% (mean 12%) of cases and treatment can change in up to 26% of cases after CT scan imaging. Traditionally, initial radiograph diagnosis should include anteroposterior (AP), lateral and oblique views. 6 One should be aware of the four ‘p’ rule (pain, pallor, paresthaesia and pain with passive stretch) in the initial phase of treatment to identify this condition and treat it as soon as possible.ĭiagnosis and classification of the fracture Its incidence can rise to 17% of closed and 18.7% of open complex pattern proximal tibia fractures. 8Ĭompartment syndrome can be a devastating complication affecting proximal tibia fractures. ![]() According to these reports we should place the external fixator pins in the optimal situation to control the fracture 7 and in a position that does not interfere with the definitive osteosynthesis plan. Even though one recent paper concludes that, with an infection rate of 7.6%, this ‘common fear does not appear to be clinically grounded’, 7 an even more recent paper analysing proximal and distal tibial fractures 8 supports the view that, with an infection rate of 12% in proximal tibia fractures, the risk of infection when there is overlapping is clearly higher. Bars should be configured in two planes, in order to control varus-valgus and flexion-extension forces, and tightened in slight traction to reduce the fracture fragments.Īnalysis of the infection risk of the fracture fixation site after pin site-plate overlap shows controversial results. 1, 6 A common frame consists of two 4.5 to 5.0 mm pins placed anteriorly in the middle third femoral shaft and another two in the middle or distal third of the tibial shaft. Knee-spanning external fixators can be used to approximate the fracture fragments by the process of ligamentotaxis. The use of a staged approach using external fixation is recommended in complex patterns and high-energy trauma, especially in cases of axial instability. ![]() 1 Knee immobilisation can be achieved by splinting or by external fixation. Immobilisation of the knee and cryotherapy are the most commonly-used methods to diminish the inflammatory response. Management in the early stages of treatment should focus on preventing further soft-tissue injury while waiting to repair the fracture. 5 Blood-filled blisters should be expected to be associated with a worse outcome than clear fluid-filled ones. 4 This commonly leads to blistering of the skin and in some cases dermal and even muscle necrosis. 3 The oedema and inflammation associated with the trauma can easily lead to local venous compromise, dermal hypoxia, and additional soft-tissue injury. One should think that the fracture will not change but soft tissue will, and therefore, especially in high-energy injuries, fractures should be considered as ‘substantial soft-tissue injuries with a broken bone inside’ ( Fig. Soft-tissue damage in fractures around the knee is of critical importance. What is the state of the soft tissues surrounding the fracture? ![]() ![]() Breath any colour into your kitchen space, at any time with MoodUP Meanwhile, LG's UVnano technology reduces bacteria on the built-in water dispenser by 99.99%, which helps to maintain its cleanliness. In addition, the DoorCooling system works faster than a conventional system to keep food fresher, and beverages colder on each shelf. With LG's exclusive LinearCooling technology, temperature fluctuations are minimised so that food can be preserved at peak freshness for up to 7 days. LG says the new refrigerator can seal in the freshness of ingredients for longer and helps maintain the hygiene of the built-in water dispenser via its cutting-edge technologies. This gives users the flexibility to select whichever style of ice best suits their needs. The new LG InstaView refrigerator can also create four different types of ice: cubed ice, crushed ice, LG's exclusive slow-melting round Craft Ice, and the new mini cubed ice. You can check out o ur coverage article on how InstaView works. This not only saves time, but also prevents cold air from escaping and energy from being wasted. Similar to previous InstaView refrigerator models, users can knock twice on the mirror-coated glass to check inside without having to open the door. LG has announced a new InstaView French-Door refrigerator at CES 2023.ĭespite having a 9% reduction in depth compared to a conventional French-Door model, the LG InstaView refrigerator offers 25% more room for food storage thanks to a slimmer cold air duct and evaporator with enhanced insulation. Note: This article was first published on 25th December 2022 and has been updated with new information. ![]() LG to unveil new InstaView fridge at CES 2023 ![]() 9/15/2023 0 Comments Salesforce data backup policy![]() Recovery Time Objective (RTO) is the amount of time (minutes, hours, days) your business can afford to be down for. During this analysis, you will pinpoint systems that are deemed critical to your business and your organization’s Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective (RPO). Salesforce data recovery considerationsĪs you conduct your BIA, you will identify potential risks and associated impacts for a disaster situation. With a framework for assessment at the foundation, this is now a good time to conduct your Business Impact Analysis (BIA). SOURCE: TechTarget – Maturity Matrix for Disaster Recovery In contrast, others with DRPs in place may start at another level, which will need to be updated over time as the plan needs to mature to accommodate various critical business systems. Looking at the example below, you’ll notice that some may start with no DR strategy. Start with a benchmark goal to hit and milestones required to deem the initial DRP as fully developed. The easiest way to kickstart planning is to create an initial framework. It’s a plan that’s meant to be reassessed and evolve with your organization’s development because what you may need today or may deem critical may not be the #1 priority in five years. Now, we’re not saying that you need a scope that’s filled with all the bells and whistles right away, as DR plans aren’t one-size-fits-all. ![]() ![]() Preparing for failure 101Īs your organization grows, it is crucial that you develop a Disaster Recovery Plan. That is why your organization needs both a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) for the business and a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) for the technology. By having a strong and tested strategy for Business Continuity Disaster Recovery (BCDR), your organization can become more resilient in the face of potential emergencies. Business Continuity is proactively planning for things that may fail in the business, and Disaster Recovery is the reactive process enacted when that failure occurs. The easiest way to think about the difference between the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery components is to consider one as a proactive practice and the other as a reactive practice. Watch now What’s the difference between Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery? In contrast, services like Salesforce are really only responsible for the uptime and infrastructure of their application (unless you buy their add-on native backup and disaster recovery services).ĭoes your backup solution check all the boxes?ĭiscover what 5 things your backup tool needs to do. This is where SaaS backup solutions come into play because you, the customer, are responsible for your data. Business-critical systems can range from financial applications to messaging systems to other necessary applications that enable the business to continue operating, such as CRM tools like Salesforce. True disaster recovery involves a set of policies, tools, and procedures to recover and resume operations of vital business systems (technology). Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI) Disaster recovery includes subsequent resumption and restoration of those operations at a more permanent site. The collection of resources and activities to re-establish information technology services (including components such as infrastructure, telecommunications, systems, applications, and data) at an alternate site following a disruption of IT services. The technical aspect of business continuity. ![]() When you look up the industry definition of Disaster Recovery (DR), you’ll find industry experts like Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI) defining it as BC is a practice that takes a proactive approach to plan for the best outcomes for the organization after an unexpected disruption. Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery practices are meant to get a business operational after an interruption (human-made or natural) as quickly as possible and reduce risks such as major downtime. Disaster Recovery is a part of an organization’s Business Continuity Plan (BCP), where DR focuses on technology and BC focuses on the corporate business as a whole. And How Data Backup Comes Into Play What is Business Continuity (BC)?ĭisaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity (BC) go hand-in-hand. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() See the sponsorship page for all the details about paid support. Do not use this page for issues related to using the plugin inside your FileMaker solution. Sponsors will be given access to the paid support forum when they subscribe.įor technical issues related to the programming or build of the plugin only, use the GitHub issues pages. If you have questions and do not have a paid sponsorship, we suggest you try one of the online FileMaker forums such as TechNet. Using properties file to load JDBC connection details. Support is provided here for sponsors only. Users, roles and passwords are stored in PostgreSQL database. You can download a version of 3.0.1 32bit here. Version 3.0.x was the last release to run under Windows XP. The current release of the plugin is 64 bit, so will run under FileMaker Server, FileMaker Pro 64 bit, FileMaker Cloud and iOS with the SDK. You can download a copy of 1.1.0 for Mac or Windows. There is an older version of the plugin ( version 1.1.0 ) that still uses the old API and will work on FMP 10. The current version of the plugin requires FileMaker Pro version 11 or later, due to the use of its new SQL API. RequirementsĪll of the details about which functions of the plugin work on which platform is on the compatibility page. implementation and inject it into the process engine configuration (For example DBCP, C3P0, Hikari, Tomcat Connection Pool, etc.). One of the reasons for that is the fact that it’s available on all the platforms that FileMaker supports : Mac, Windows, iOS and Linux ( via FileMaker Cloud on AWS ). The development branch change log with new features is also documented, and builds of these releases are made available to sponsors. Our free BaseElements plugin is one of the most widely used plugins in FileMaker land. There is a full change log within the source code, and as modifications to functionality are made, these are documented against the function list when each major release is completed. See the downloads page for all the links. ![]() There is a full list of the functions and the details on this site. The BaseElements plugin has functions for file manipulation, dialogs, XSLT operations, clipboard manipulation, performing shell scripts and FileMaker scripts, internal SQL operations, MD5 and SHA hashing and more. Choose a suitable file, and the function will return the path to that file. using the External SQL Data Source feature to view the Gravity Forms data live from within FileMaker and create FileMaker scripts to download dataach of these methods. This will put up a dialog asking you to select a file. If you're having a plugin related issue with one of our products such as the BaseElements developer tool, there is a specific product related support site for BaseElements : (). To get an example of the format, use the Data Viewer or a sample file to call the BaseElements plugin function BEFileSelectDialog. The BaseElements plugin is a free and open source plugin, available to everyone to extend the built in functions of FileMaker Pro. The file paths need to be in the same format that the BaseElements plugin generates. ![]() 9/15/2023 0 Comments History of v8 supercars![]() ![]() Interest in the sport also began to spread and races began to be held in other countries, particularly in the Middle East. One of these, in 1999, was to change the name of the series to V8 Supercars. In 1997, the Australian Vee Eight Supercar Company (AVESCO) was created to run the series and find ways to expand its popularity. ![]() And, on the Touring Car circuit, they've gained quite a reputation as race cars. They're particularly popular as police cars and taxicabs, because of their durability and powerful engines. Why the Commodore and the Falcon? Part of the reason may be that these muscular 8-cylinder vehicles are the two most popular passenger cars in Australia. (Although the Falcon is made in the United States too, the version used in V8 Supercars is the Australian model.) Many different types of cars have won the Australian Touring Car Championship over the years, but in 1995 the rules were changed to specify that only two makes of cars were allowed: the Holden Commodore, a General Motors car made exclusively in Australia, and the Ford Falcon. The car he drove in the winning race was a Jaguar Mark I. The first was held on the Gnoo Blas circuit in Orange, New South Wales, and the winning driver was David McKay, who went on to become a racing journalist for the Australian Daily Telegraph. Until 1968, it was a single race, not a series. He then continued with wins at Sandown and Calder Park to start his successful defence in 1982.The history of V8 Supercars goes back to 1960, when it was known as the Australian Touring Car Championship. It started with a pair of victories at Surfers Paradise (the old permanent circuit, not the street circuit) and Lakeside to seal the 1981 title. Spanning those two title-winning seasons was a six-race streak of wins. Actually he won a pair of ATCC crowns, the gritty Queenslander backing up in 1982. Thanks to $72,000 worth of donations from fans, which was then matched by Ford, Johnson was able to rebuild his XD Falcon and, painted in Tru-Blu colours, went on to win the ATCC crown. The 1981 season is famous for Dick Johnson's triumphant comeback after hitting the rock at Bathurst the previous year. It was the first ATCC title win for a European make since the Appendix J era in the early 1960s. That includes a six-race streak that started at Wanneroo and took in Adelaide International Raceway, Calder Park, Surfers Paradise, Lakeside and Amaroo Park. 'Gentleman' Jim Richards enjoyed a remarkable season in his famous JPS-backed BMW 635 CSi, winning seven of the 10 rounds and only missing the podium once. The homegrown Group C regulations were replaced by the worldwide Group A formula for the 1985 ATCC season, opening the door for exotic European brands to get a foothold in the category. Skaife would enjoy a long career as a Holden superstar, winning another three titles for the Holden Racing Team (2000, 2001, 2002) and another four Great Race crowns (2001, 2002, 2005 with HRT, 2010 with Triple Eight). That's equal with Moffat and van Gisbergen for season-starting streaks. But he successfully started his transformation into a Holden Hero when he won the brand's first ATCC crown in 14 years in what was the second post-Group A season.ĭriving a Gibson Motorsport VP Commodore, Skaife made a smart start to the 1994 season that included six wins on the bounce – two at Amaroo Park, two and Sandown and two at Symmons Plains. In the early 1990s Skaife was best known as a Nissan star thanks to two Bathurst 1000 wins (19) and an ATCC crown (1992) in the all-conquering Group A Skyline GT-R. When he qualified 17th for the opening race it felt like the injury had taken its toll and his streak was over - until he proved everybody wrong and won. Immediate surgery and two hours per day in a hyperbaric chamber helped get a sore and sorry van Gisbergen back in the car for Sandown. Exactly a fortnight before the next round at Sandown, he took a tumble off his mountain bike and broke his collarbone and three ribs. In February he went back to Bathurst and won both heats of the Supercars season-opening Mount Panorama 500. His fire extinguisher went off right before the race and he had to start from pitlane, but he won the race. He hadn't raced a Toyota Racing Series car in well over a decade and is several feet taller than most single-seater jockeys. If gravel rallying wasn't diverse enough, van Gisbergen hung around for the New Zealand Grand Prix at Hampton Downs in January. He then flew straight home to New Zealand, jumped in an AP4-spec Mitsubishi Mirage and won the Battle of Jacks Ridge rally. It started by winning his first Bathurst 1000 in October last year. The Kiwi has been in the form of his life for the past seven months. ![]() |
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