Historic racing 2012
#101
Posted 24 April 2012 - 14:44
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#102
Posted 24 April 2012 - 16:12
It is popular as a bike circuit but is also in my view the finest circuit in UK both to drive and to spectate at.Remember it was used regularly for F3 until the 80s and these days you can see anything from Tuscan V8s , historic( saloons , F2 and F3), Monoposto and VSCC meetings etc. If you have never been you really have a treat in store- trust me !Echo that -very atmospheric (and not just because of the moisture). Those 500s must have felt at home - I somehow always thought of Cadwell as a mainly bike venue, but may have to adjust my preconceptions.
#103
Posted 24 April 2012 - 16:52
David
#104
Posted 24 April 2012 - 17:01
I agree with that.I also love Cadwell Park for its atmosphere and natural surroundings but am a bit concerned by the news of the proposed "improvements" including business park which will no doubt have a negative impact on its charm.
David
Why would anyone want to park their business there anyway? It is seriously far from most places (which is part of its charm for us).
#105
Posted 26 April 2012 - 07:52
Sorry to disabuse you, Suzy, it's actually from the 1990s! A modern 'special' built in the spirit of inter-war specials by Richard Scaldwell using a 1919 GN chassis and a 1908 JAP V8 aero engine, and driven with equal spirit by its builder.
I believe that the owners (two of them) went touring in France in it a couple of years ago, along with friends in similar devices. Not sure what the gendarmes made of these things.
#106
Posted 26 April 2012 - 07:56
I agree with that.
Why would anyone want to park their business there anyway? It is seriously far from most places....
....Which probably makes it a very cost effective location.
#107
Posted 26 April 2012 - 08:07
My French Bugatti friends, happily, for years have had no trouble with the gendarmerie when driving their cars without mudguards but there are now signs of some tightening-up of regulations in some regions. The same goes for speed cameras which the French were very slow to adopt.I believe that the owners (two of them) went touring in France in it a couple of years ago, along with friends in similar devices. Not sure what the gendarmes made of these things.
#108
Posted 26 April 2012 - 08:34
I believe that the owners (two of them) went touring in France in it a couple of years ago, along with friends in similar devices. Not sure what the gendarmes made of these things.
I believe the first time the GN's JAP V8 went to France was when it powered the Willow's No.3 Airship "Cardiff City" across the channel, first time an airship accomplished the feat, and then circled the Eiffel Tower on New Years Eve 1910.
Excellent photo's Suzy particularly the details
Roger Clark was asking about the gearboxes on the Lotus racing cars in another thread I wonder if anyone can tell a ZF from a Colotti at this distance.
Edited by arttidesco, 26 April 2012 - 08:35.
#109
Posted 27 April 2012 - 21:20
Vince H.
#110
Posted 21 May 2012 - 12:33
#111
Posted 21 May 2012 - 13:09
PAR
#112
Posted 21 May 2012 - 13:11
#113
Posted 30 May 2012 - 16:41
#114
Posted 30 May 2012 - 18:09
http://www.tsl-timin...;eventid=122151Curious to note that the results from the Brands Superprix are still not available on either the HSCC's or MST's websites. Unusual to take this long for them to be published.
#115
Posted 30 May 2012 - 20:56
From the three-hour historic race supporting the 'Ring 24 Hours last weekend...
I don't recognise this Opel; what type is it?
I always admired the NSU Prinz; superb attention to detail.
Lovely photos, lovely place.
#116
Posted 30 May 2012 - 21:07
Kadett A
Thanks!
#117
Posted 30 May 2012 - 21:11
Donington HISTORIC Festival... is it me?
#118
Posted 31 May 2012 - 21:39
A RECORD-BREAKING 58 FIA MGBs WILL COMPETE IN THE OFFICIAL MGB50 CELEBRATION RACE AT MGLive! ON SATURDAY 23 JUNE
The MG Car Club's 62nd successive Silverstone meeting has attracted a mouth-watering grid of the world's best MGBs; competitors will contest for honours on the full GP circuit.
Supported by British Motor Heritage, the prestigious 50-minute race is for FIA-spec MGBs running on Dunlop Historic Tyres and includes a mandatory pit stop.
MGLive! is the world's largest MG event and attracts 20,000 enthusiasts from every corner of the globe. The MG Car Club's award-winning weekend begins a trilogy of high-profile MGB50 events in 2012; celebrations are set to continue at the Silverstone Classic (July) and at Blenheim Palace (September).
Off track, the MGLive! MGB50 street party will assume centre stage: thousands of examples of Abingdon's most famous export are anticipated to descend on Silverstone.
Notable cars competing in the MGLive! MGB50 celebration race include ex-works cars 6DBL, BRX854B, DRX256C, DRX255C, 2GLL and LBL591E, along with other historic period MGBs, including HGT576C, 665FXF, the WSM MGB and a Jacques Coune MGB Berlinette.
In another exciting development, former MG works driver Paddy Hopkirk will be on hand to present awards to the overall and category winners of the MGB50 Celebration Race. Later that evening, the popular Irishman will be Guest of Honour at the MG Car Club's annual Silverstone dinner in the Jimmy Brown Suite, where a host of former MG works drivers will also be in attendance.
Aside from the MGB50 celebration race, the MGCC's usual comprehensive programme of track action will be taking place.
Dave Saunders, Motorsport Director of the MG Car Club said: "The worldwide response to the official MGB50 race has been overwhelming. The MG Car Club's annual Silverstone event has tremendous pedigree and competitors were applying to enter the celebration race as early as December last year.
"Watching a rolling start with 58 FIA MGBs roaring into Copse really will be spectacular and the whole race will act as a fitting tribute to one of the world's greatest sports cars. The MG Car Club is proud to be staging the official MGB50 celebration race and our organisation continues to be at the forefront of the worldwide MG movement."
John Yea from British Motor Heritage said: "British Motor Heritage is proud to be supporting this fantastic race. I am delighted that our products have enabled so many of these great sports cars to continue to be enjoyed 50 years after they were launched."
#119
Posted 06 June 2012 - 07:41
Alan Hudd - Aston Martin Speed won the Pre-War Team Challenge
Robert Lewis - Lagonda V12 Le Mans was second in the Team Challenge
Richard Hudson's third placed Bentley 3-4 1/2 2-seater
Paul Wright was fourth in the Aston Martin Ulster
Trevor Swete's seventh placed Invicta S type
Christian Pedersen - Austin 7 Single Seater
Stephen Matthews - Lagonda LG45 TT replica
Tim Greenhill - Wolsey Hornet Special won the St John Horsfall Memorial Trophy Race
Clive Morley was second in the St John Horsfall in the Bentley 3-4 1/2
David
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#120
Posted 06 June 2012 - 08:22
Glyn
#121
Posted 06 June 2012 - 08:45
Tim Greenhill - Wolsey Hornet Special won the St John Horsfall Memorial Trophy Race
Red Henry unfortunately had a 'mechanical failure' at Harewood on Saturday liberally coating the last part of the Esses and Chippy's in oil.
Andy Newbound's Frazer Nash Ulster 100
Tony Lees' Cognac Spl also had to be towed in during practice with a mechanical problem
Chris Williams trundles thro' the paddock in his Napier Bentley Spl
I didn't make it track-side however from the commentary box it was a great meeting with lots of class records!
#122
Posted 06 June 2012 - 09:01
Little and large, part one: Nick Pellett v Christian Pedersen.
Little and large, part two. "He's behind you", "Oh no he isn't" etc etc. Gregan Thruston v Clive Morley.
Modsports revisited: Zoe North's Sunbeam Tiger.
#123
Posted 06 June 2012 - 09:52
Or maybe - Partial Eclipse.
David
#124
Posted 06 June 2012 - 11:29
John Mansfield's Austin 7 with a backdrop of Bentleys (PS the Austin was quicker than all but one of the Pre-War Bentleys!)
#125
Posted 06 June 2012 - 15:06
How can this be, Steve? David tells us that he was winning the St John Horsfall at Brands on SaturdayRed Henry unfortunately had a 'mechanical failure' at Harewood on Saturday liberally coating the last part of the Esses and Chippy's in oil.
#126
Posted 06 June 2012 - 15:15
He should have started this racing lark earlier.
#127
Posted 06 June 2012 - 21:17
I didn't make it track-side however from the commentary box it was a great meeting with lots of class records!
A few shots on the hill, from some enjoying the commentary
Ian Baxter in the MG Bellevue Special
dmj_harewood_019 by D_M_J, on Flickr
Chris Williams off the start line.
dmj_harewood_026 by D_M_J, on Flickr
Paul Weston at Chippy's, in Frazer Nash TT Rep
dmj_harewood_025 by D_M_J, on Flickr
#128
Posted 06 June 2012 - 22:04
#129
Posted 07 June 2012 - 08:59
How can this be, Steve? David tells us that he was winning the St John Horsfall at Brands on Saturday
Alan, as you can clearly see Red Henry is in the background of this picture of GN Gnome.
#130
Posted 07 June 2012 - 10:24
David
Edited by David Lawson, 07 June 2012 - 10:26.
#131
Posted 07 June 2012 - 17:19
Well, I'm delighted that you managed to get there on the right day, otherwise we would have missed your great photosSorry Alan, complete brain fade as I approach my seventh decade I was at Brands on Monday for The St John Horsfall race meeting not Saturday.
#132
Posted 12 June 2012 - 00:10
#133
Posted 12 June 2012 - 06:39
#134
Posted 12 June 2012 - 07:17
#135
Posted 12 June 2012 - 07:33
Pedro. Dont forget to send me the list for Goodwiood FOS
The latest update of drivers & riders.....
http://www.goodwood....-what-31may.pdf
#136
Posted 12 June 2012 - 08:01
#137
Posted 12 June 2012 - 08:43
That's a good find, Mark.Not really sure if this is the best place to post this, but i found this onboard video from the Williams race at Cadwell Park on Saturday. Hope you enjoy it
Why is it that I don't think of VSCC racing, which I've watched for over 50 years, as Historic Racing and therefore am also not sure if this is the place to post that video!
Or this one: There's a short clip of the Start here!
#138
Posted 12 June 2012 - 11:20
#139
Posted 12 June 2012 - 12:16
Well there were four T51s in that race, but Neil Tywman's was the only Alfa.The days when the Williams Trophy was an annual battle between T51 Bugattis and Monza Alfas seem to have passed
#141
Posted 12 June 2012 - 16:14
Isn't it great to see that trees can still be allowed in close proximity to a racing circuit without distressing anyone? Cadwell proves it can be done. Shame it's too late for most other circuits.Not really sure if this is the best place to post this, but i found this onboard video from the Williams race at Cadwell Park on Saturday. Hope you enjoy it
#142
Posted 17 June 2012 - 20:37
#143
Posted 18 June 2012 - 10:03
In a desperate attempt to keep the company afloat, Lotus announces the Harry Potter Limited Edition of the venerable 30- could this be one more mistake?
That would make it the 31!
#144
Posted 19 June 2012 - 10:39
Paddock pack led by Andrew Hack.
National Elf Service: Phil Anning heads for Druids.
Motorsport has many a Steve Jones: here's another, with friends.
#145
Posted 24 June 2012 - 19:39
http://www.ffsa.org/...uit.php?id=1812
#146
Posted 26 June 2012 - 07:51
http://www.northwesthistorics.com/
http://www.sovren.org/
Anyone else going?
Vince H.
#147
Posted 26 June 2012 - 08:00
No but I shall be at Portland the week after.Pacific Northwest Historics at Pacific Raceways, Kent, Washington, June 29 - July 1. Links here:
http://www.northwesthistorics.com/
http://www.sovren.org/
Anyone else going?
Vince H.
#148
Posted 27 June 2012 - 00:55
No but I shall be at Portland the week after.
I won't be at Portland. We have a reunion July 8 for the Mount Douglas Hill Climb here in Victoria, BC, Canada.
Vince H.
Edited by raceannouncer2003, 28 June 2012 - 06:40.
#149
Posted 30 June 2012 - 19:33
Edited by elansprint72, 30 June 2012 - 20:20.
#150
Posted 02 July 2012 - 06:03
Tom Powell and the rare triple-winged, 12-wheel Chevron B20.
Here's the Lyncar, courtesy of Bob Sellix... but where are those SDC March 74Bs?
Something you didn't often see in Tricentrol Clubmans races - two Mallocks and a Lotus 35. Mark Charteris leads John Harrison and Alan Rennie.
John Delane does a passable impression of Jackie Stewart at Stowe in 1973.
Anyone know the collective noun for Formula Juniors?