Start Your Engines

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1L followed by 1M dance alternating tandem reel of 3 on Ladies' side (LSh to 2L to start)
9-16 1M followed by 1L dance alternating tandem reel of 3 on Men's side (RSh to 2M to start)
17-24 1s dance down below 3s, cast up to 2nd place own side (2s step up 19-20); 2s+1s+3s turn partner RH
25-32 2s+1s+3s circle 6H round to the left for 6 steps, pivot and chase back to places

(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)

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George Dario Marino Franchitti, MBE (born 19 May 1973) is a Scottish former racing driver and current (2021) motorsport commentator.

He is a four time IndyCar Series champion (2007, 2009, 2010, 2011), a three-time winner of the Indianapolis 500 (2007, 2010, 2012) as well as a winner of the 24 Hours of Daytona (2008).

"Start Your Engines" is an idiom that originated in the context of motor racing and has since been adopted more broadly in various settings. In its original sense, it serves as a command for drivers to prepare their race cars for a competition by starting the engines. The phrase is commonly associated with the moment just before a race begins, signaling the commencement of high-speed activity.

Metaphorically, "Start Your Engines" has been embraced beyond the racing track and is often used to signify the beginning or initiation of any event, project, or competition. It conveys a sense of readiness, enthusiasm, and the anticipation of action about to unfold.

The expression is frequently employed in a motivational or encouraging manner to prompt individuals or teams to gear up and commence a task with energy and determination.

Dario Franchitti Practicing For The Indianapolis 500. He Won The Race. 2007.

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