Wire to wire??

[Dodger]

Just wondering if anyone knows where this phrase originates from??

 

[brendy]

Is it not just a racing term where the starting line and finish line both had a tape across it so leading from the start meant wire to wire (or tape to tape, but this sounds less impressive!)

 

[SS2]

Have a look at this

http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/6-28-2004-56000.asp

wire-to-wire gets a mention, a few other interesting phrases too.