Colin Bennett
#51
Posted 22 March 2009 - 14:10
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#52
Posted 23 March 2009 - 14:15
Wouldn't mind getting in touch with Colin again (if it's the same one) to help with stories for my book...
When do these TNF get-togethers happen, and where? Hopefully the NW bit doesn't mean Cumbria ;-)
#53
Posted 23 March 2009 - 14:55
Keep your eye on this thread F3Wrench - it will alert you to time, date and locations of NW meetings, and also highlight if Colin is coming along.Originally posted by F3Wrench
Just seen this thread - I went to Brazil in 1970-1971 for the last F3 screamer series with Colin Bennett, who I think was working for one of the Brazilian drivers - possibly Fritz Jordan. He was working closely with another mechanic out there, Ralph Firmin, and Colin was a bloody good laugh.
Wouldn't mind getting in touch with Colin again (if it's the same one) to help with stories for my book...
When do these TNF get-togethers happen, and where? Hopefully the NW bit doesn't mean Cumbria ;-)
http://forums.autosp...179#post3522179
But beware, if you choose to read some of the posts you will soon find we are a bunch of eccentrics, albeit very sociable. Discussions during the evenings and on the thread range from the philosophical (Jean Paul Sartre's thoughts on the Monza banking), to the juvenile (funny though), to opinions on how Manu have let a seven point lead and a superior goal difference turn into not quite that anymore.
Maybe see you at the CB meeting!
Rob
#54
Posted 25 March 2009 - 11:58
Originally posted by Kingsleyrob
Keep your eye on this thread F3Wrench - it will alert you to time, date and locations of NW meetings, and also highlight if Colin is coming along.
http://forums.autosp...179#post3522179
But beware, if you choose to read some of the posts you will soon find we are a bunch of eccentrics, albeit very sociable. Discussions during the evenings and on the thread range from the philosophical (Jean Paul Sartre's thoughts on the Monza banking), to the juvenile (funny though), to opinions on how Manu have let a seven point lead and a superior goal difference turn into not quite that anymore.
Maybe see you at the CB meeting!
Rob
Sounds like the Brands Hatch bar after an F3 meeting back in 1970... :-D
#55
Posted 25 March 2009 - 17:58
I also recall the chief mechanic called Paul known as 'Yorkie' - he swore like a trooper and referred to everyone as 'love'. I was terrified of him! There was also Mick Barrett who was with CB for years, and a couple of others. Infact - they ALL swore like troopers. One guy was there for a short time (can't recall his name) but I think he went off to the Lotus F1 team.
Anyway - I'm a school teacher now - and probably swear like a trooper too.
Tim
#56
Posted 06 April 2009 - 14:31
#57
Posted 19 May 2009 - 07:06
By giraffe138, shot with EX-M2 at 2009-05-15
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#58
Posted 21 June 2009 - 15:06
One of our members represented Colin when he took Bernie Ecclestone to court re a certain Colombian driver!
Regards
MJA
#59
Posted 22 July 2009 - 16:53
Williams FW07C which Mike Wilds ran at Oulton Park in 1983
Same car at a Motorshow in Warrington
Transporter from 83 Oulton Park
Start of 1986 F3000 season
Jeff MacPherson and me. (he's the one with the 'tash) Really nice fella I seem to remember. Williams Sidepod on the wall.
Transporter from about 1988 (I'll add this to the transporters thread too)
I have some more of Andea Chiesa testing at Oulton from about 1988-89 which I'll put up later.
Tim
Edited by Tim C 27, 22 July 2009 - 16:57.
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#60
Posted 04 April 2010 - 12:31
By giraffe138, shot with EX-M2 at 2010-04-03
Here he casts an eye over a Lola as he will shortly be running an ex-Bonnier T70 Mk3b with Mike Wilds behind the wheel.
Edited by Giraffe, 04 April 2010 - 12:31.
#61
Posted 04 April 2010 - 13:59
The Colin Bennett run Fittipaldi with Val Musetti aboard - Aintree 1981
#62
Posted 08 April 2010 - 11:53
I used to know Colin D. Bennet (ex Lotus). He used to (as a side line) run the Knutsford Marksmen and he taught me how to shoot. I'd like to get back in touch with him. If any one has his contact info please let me know.
David.singleton@hp.com
San Antonio TX USA
#63
Posted 14 April 2010 - 16:16
By giraffe138, shot with EX-M2 at 2010-04-14
By giraffe138, shot with EX-M2 at 2010-04-14
#67
Posted 15 April 2010 - 17:11
Colin and team, with their 1991 driver in the British F3000 championship, Jose Luis di Palma.