Nut Behind The Wheel

[macandg]

My grandmother was a active snowmobile rider. In my younger days, and into my adulthood, she had a unique and clever way to explain when something went wrong- she would say "...it was the nut behind the wheel..." This meant it was the driver, or it was the person in charge. I still use this phrase to this day.

In some research about Scorpion I recall finding a news clipping about a press release or maybe a campaign back in the day- Scorpion was the source for "nut behind the wheel" in the early 70s. It had something to do with early versions of drinking and driving sleds- and discouraged folks from becomming a "nut" while riding.

My Question: Does anyone have a sticker or magazine clipping that shows this campaign from Scorpion. I'd love to get something that commemorates my grandmother and "her" clever phrase.

[scorp11]

I just saw something on this when I was researching all the model / engine stuff. . . I can't find it back right now. Something about x number of dumb things to do while snowmobiling. . .

[scorp11]

finally found back where I saw reference to it. This is from the Trailasled website

For model year 1973 Scorpion Stinger also released a comedic safety film titled the "Seven Deadly Sins." In this eleven minute piece, Scorpion's blundering driver violated nearly every rule in the book, including: 1) driving while drunk, 2) colliding with multiple objects, 3) driving on thin ice, 4) traveling on railroad tracks, 5) over-driving of headlights, 6) traveling alone, and 7) wearing loose clothing.

[stingerater]

It would be great to see a you tube of that. I remember it too, but didn't remember it was from Scorp.

[obj1]

I have the actual films (i think there were 3 or 4) and the machine to play them. If anyone could get these to a cd there welcome to use them. i would guess the machine would be of no value.

[macandg]

Getting the ol' video to modern format would be great. But do you recall if it mentions the "nut behind the wheel"...? Or am I off my rocker...

[stingerIII]

The video("Scorpions"Seven Deadly Sins) speaks of "the nut that holds the steering gear"