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[Rob Ryder]

After a few days maybe time for some more? After the 1973 Race of Champions it was off to the International Trophy at Silverstone....


Vern Schuppan adjusts things to his liking in the BRM P160E (who are the other 2 guys?)


Strange at the time.. the D-shaped wheel on Howden Ganley's Williams FX3B


Brett Lunger in the Hogan Racing Lola T330 F5000 machine


Gijs van Lennep, who was driving the Shellsport Lola T300 F5000


Nice designer - shame about the hat Tony Southgate

Edited by Rob Ryder, 11 April 2019 - 08:54.

[Rob Ryder]

I can't allow this thread to fall too far down the pages ;).. so a few more from me.
Not up to Luc's standard, but I think you guys may like them


1973 British GP, Silverstone : Ferrari 312-B3 : Jacky Ickx


1973 British GP, Silverstone : Brabham BT42 : Andrea de Adamich


1973 British GP, Silverstone : March 731 : Roger Williamson


1973 British GP, Silverstone : Tyrrell 005 (spare car) :Francois Cevert.
Jackie Stewart also drove this car in practice with number 42


1973 British GP, Silverstone : Wilson Fittipaldi among the Brabhams


1973 British GP, Silverstone : Jackie Oliver, Shadow pilot.

Edited by Rob Ryder, 11 April 2019 - 09:04.

[Rob Ryder]

I was very surprised at the amount of rear wing Roger was running at Silverstone

[Rob Ryder]

Was I following you... or were you following me

[Rob Ryder]

Originally posted by philippe7
Barry,
I seriously doubt the "biplane" Mac Laren is from 70 or 71 !!!!;)

My guess would be the 1969 Race of Champions.. where you at that one Barry?

[Rob Ryder]

In danger of dropping from the first page, and we need to catch THAT thread (;) Keir), so come on guys!

More excellent photos from Pedo917 , extra Twinny 'instamatic specials' .
Maybe some new contributions from across the Pond in the US of A or even Down Under?

Here is a mixed bag ... I promise to go back to pure F1 for my next set


1972 Silverstone : Sunbeam Rapier modified saloon: Anyone know the driver?


1974 RAC Rally : Croft circuit : Lada 1500S : driver unknown (but he had rolled it)


1974 RAC Rally : Croft circuit : much modified Ford Escort : driver unknown
Notice the EXCELLENT facilities at Croft the the 1970s


1976 Race of Champions : Brands Hatch : Ensign N174 (Chris Amon)


1976 Race of Champions : Brands Hatch : March 761 : Vittorio Brambilla

Edited by Rob Ryder, 11 April 2019 - 09:13.

[Rob Ryder]

Nice one Geoff , I can recognise Stirling, Graham, Dave Charlton (behind Graham), Peter Gethin (red & white hat) and Jackie Stewart (back to camera), but who is the guy to the left of Stirling?

Thanks for the Mod Saloons Andrew, what brutes! I can still remember the Anglias, Minis, Skodas etc fitted with F2 and V8 engines! Scary, but damn quick in a straight line .

Rob

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Another brilliant set Stu , thanks.
I especially like the 'blur' shot of Arturo leaving the pits.. that one need to be LARGE and used as a screensaver

[Rob Ryder]

Good photos Geoff, thanks

Nice to see the cantilever toolbox in the BRM pic.. I think we ALL had one

A little different from the 6 foot high rack of precision tools required now

[Rob Ryder]

Brilliant.. Brilliant.. Brilliant

Christmas has arrived early on TNF (for a Jacky Ickx fan )

[Rob Ryder]

10 days without a contribution to this thread, so here goes
All of these are from the 1974 Race of Champions at Brands Hatch.


Jacky Ickx brings the Lotus 72E back after practice


A mechanic checks Niki Lauda's Ferrari 312-B3 after he complained of poor rear-end grip


The Bear in his McLaren M23


Graham Hill in the Embassy Lola T370


Mike Hailwood brings the Yardley McLaren M23 back in


Jean-Pierre Jarier complained that the all black paintjob was boring so added touches of brown to his Shadow DN3


A very young looking Jochen Mass : Surtees TS16/2


A mechanic in Peter Revson's Shadow DN3 has just realised it has a reverse gear

Edited by Rob Ryder, 11 April 2019 - 09:28.

[Rob Ryder]

Originally posted by David McKinney
(And apologies to anyone hoping for 100 photos in one go)

Totally acceptable number posted David... I like to sip good wine and not gulp it.
Hell, It took me at least four days to savour Pedro917's set of B&W photos.

Quality photo ... am I showing my love of B&W photos ;)

[Rob Ryder]

Originally posted by uffen
From Brands Hatch 1976...
http://img62.exs.cx/...rellp3422mn.jpg http://img62.exs.cx/...rellp3422mn.jpg

Same photo twice

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Good to see 3 new contributors to the Paddock Club, and two with photos from outside of the UK. A warm welcome and thank you to uffen, Playlife & Farzad.

It amazes me that when Barry started this thread in November 2001 there were only two posts of photos.. one from Barry and one from me . The resurrected thread has really taken off and we are now at post #375 . Brilliant, and let's keep it going...

All of these are from the 1974 British GP at Brands Hatch.


The McLaren team hard at work


Pescarolo's naked BRM P201


Lella Lombardi's Brabham BT42 carrying the number of her sponsors..


Team Surtees TS16/3's


Mechs prepare Denny Hulme's M23


Hesketh 308 of James Hunt.. expecting rain ;)


Three guys from the BTCC paddock inspect Tom's Shadow DN3
Guy #1 : "Hell, it must have a small engine"
Guy #2 : "Well I can't see it"
Guy at rear : "Don't panic, I've found it back here!"

Edited by Rob Ryder, 11 April 2019 - 09:42.

[Rob Ryder]

Originally posted by fausto
(first try, sorry for any incovenience....)

Welcome to the paddock fausto, and no incovenience at all
Nice photos with lots of atmosophere..
Rob

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Thanks Fausto... now THOSE are unusual (and interesting )

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A mixed bag from 1975 and 1976 to start the New Year...


1975 British GP : Silverstone : Brabham BT44B : Carlos Reutemann


1975 British GP : Silverstone : Shadow DN5 : Tom Pryce gets a reminder


1976 Race of Champions : Brands Hatch : Tyrrell 007 : A mech brings in Jody's shorter car


1976 Race of Champions : Brands Hatch : Penske PC3 : John Watson tries to find the track


1976 Race of Champions : Brands Hatch : Hesketh 308D : Harald Ertl


1976 Race of Champions : Brands Hatch : Ferrari 312-T2 : Niki Lauda


1976 Race of Champions : Brands Hatch : Ferrari 312-T1 : Giancarlo Martini ready for a short debut


1976 International Trophy : Silverstone : Is it a Hesketh 308C or a Williams FW05

Edited by Rob Ryder, 11 April 2019 - 09:59.

[Rob Ryder]

Nice Don... nice
Brilliant Mario photo

Thanks to Geoff, Don and the ever reliable Twinny for bringing some extra diversity to this thread... Keep up the good work guys

P.S. I wonder if Keir is worried yet

[Rob Ryder]

Bump...
My supply of photos is close to exhausted... but there must some others out there that can keep this thread running? New contributors?

Go on, make the effort and cheer up a cold winter

[Rob Ryder]

Originally posted by dolomite
I've been overly tied up with work....

Yeh, work can really spoil your social life.. that's why I gave it up
I look forward to your new additions (when time allows)....

[Rob Ryder]

Originally posted by jorism
Beautiful Staff! I don't recognize that thing in front of Ronnie, a front wing?? Can't remember the 721 or the 722 had such front wing.

Ronnie used that wide nose on the spare March 721G in Austria (No.5T). I am sure I have seen a photo of the car somewhere.... I'll check my hard-drive.

[Rob Ryder]

Originally posted by Henk Vasmel
... If you want to see more, just ask, and I will post

I am looking forward to them..

[Rob Ryder]

Originally posted by David McKinney
I was going to suggest you read the "sticky" on posting images before putting up any more, but it seems to have been removed

This one?... ...

Henk, I think David is indicating that you should try to reduce the filesize of your posted images.

As a general rule of thumb I post between 650 and 800 pixels wide, with a jpeg compression that will keep the filesize below 100kb.
Others you will notice post thumbnails with a link to the larger image

Remember our friends with dial-up connections...

Rob

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Originally posted by eldougo

In this first pic and the last one the older chap ? what is his name ,he has a red press pass. around his neck. Anybody know.
Thanks Doug.

Looks a little like Rob Walker to me.. stands back and waits to be corrected

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Henk, thanks for posting your photos, they are much appreciated. Also the reduced size will help some TNFers ;)
Rob

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Rob is talking with Gordon Murray in the last Brabham photo....

[Rob Ryder]

Originally posted by Twin Window
I'm in complete agreement with the above sentiments regarding image size, as I'm a sad dial-up sufferer too.
Could everyone use a maximum pixel width of 700 please! Most of the time, mine are just 500...
And Henk, could you please resize yours accordingly? Many thanks.

As they say Twinny, size is important , but not as important as compression! If you look at Luc's latest postings they are all 800x600, but still only 80kb-90kb because of the compression. I think you will all agree that the quality is also excellent!

I personally do not use ImageShack, preferring my own webspace, but the thumbnail/link option seems the best idea for those that do use it. For my part I aim for 640x450 images (good for a 800x600 screen) and with jpeg compression the images are usually down to 50kb-60kb.. with acceptable I clarity I think?

Rob
P.S. I think Henk has already reduced the size of his images..;)

[Rob Ryder]

Originally posted by fvebr
OT maybe... (not personnal photo but a link) but i couldn't resist while surfin' around...Some nice BW of steve & racing on that site...

Fvebr
Nice image, but the filesize is large at 250kb
I would like to see this thread remain as 'personal photos', but that is only my opinion...
Rob

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Fvebr there was no need to remove the picture, maybe just reduce the filesize a little
BTW the link is to the Heuer homepage.. I have searched the site but I can't find the photo you posted
Rob

[Rob Ryder]

Nice pix Barry, and good to see you back on the tread you started in 2001!

[Rob Ryder]

Originally posted by Barry Boor
If it's Goodwood, it's 1957 - Tony Brooks' car.

Barry
Tony Brooks also had Vanwall VW5 carrying No.6 at the 1960 Glover Trophy, so dwall could be correct with the year.

[Rob Ryder]

Originally posted by P 4 Staff
Guys...I took this picture at Östereich Ring 1972.
The problem is I can´t remember what car it is.
I thought it was one of the March-cars...but as I look at it I´m beginning to doubt.
Best: Staff

My guess would be one of the Surtees TS9's of either Tim Schenken or Mike Hailwood.

Blue bodywork and yellow/white/blue top of 'Duckhams' logo on black airbox...

[Rob Ryder]

It must be Mike Hailwood's Surtees then
I was half correct with Tim Schenken's car... red body, but a blue nosecone

[Rob Ryder]

More brilliant photos Luc ...

thanks a million...

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The pics are from the TGP meeting at Jarama in 2004, so the cars would be...

#5 Lotus 49B/R10 of Junro Nishida
#9 Lotus 72E/R5 of Sean Walker

... I hope
Rob

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Big John's car from the International Trophy

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Thanks Anders, I just love it when hidden gems appear on this forum

I have been looking for TGP info from the late 1990s, and it is difficult to find. All I had for the Jyllandsring race was the date, 15/06/97. Now I have the name of the winner, his car, a picture, and also some of the other runners...

Theodore N183 would probably be MN-18 #34 driven by Jan Lundgardh who ran in a few of the 1997 races.

The March 821 is a puzzle as I have no records of an 821 running in 1997. Could it possibly have been an 811? Erik Rostek ran a March 811 #37 in 1997.

The Leyton House (90B?) is a complete mystery... maybe someone else will fill in the details?

Thanks again Anders.. and more if you have them

Rob

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Thanks for the extra photos Anders, brilliant.

The Theodore is the Jan Lundgardh car I think, correct number and livery.

Your memory is better than my records as the March definitely looks like an 821. The problem I have with this is that it is not carrying race numbers and the logos are nothing like on the original 821. Most of the TGP/Historic guys try for original liveries and numbers. Did the March 821 actually race? Maybe it was a 'showcar' of some description?

The Leyton House has the name 'Penman' on the side, but this name means nothing to me. Also Google brings up nothing on this driver.. looks like we will need to rely on TNFers to solve this?
Rob

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If it's a driver, why isn't he in overalls???

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Are all of these excellent photos from Zandvoort? The first photo is definitely 1979, but Watson is in a M28C and he had an M29 for Zandvoort...


Stuck and ?... Manfred Winkelhock ?

Who this? Elio de Angelis? (Oops, just noticed you got it)

Rob

[Rob Ryder]

Originally posted by Jeremy Jackson
Rob, the Watson photo looks like Zolder to me (Might be wrong though...)

Well spotted Jeremy.. Coca-Cola on the tower and Wildcat Jeans banner over the startline

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Does last weekend at Donington count as Nostalgia? Maybe not, but Rene made me feel nostalgic, and also wonder how many 'Peter Pan' pills he takes


RS-01


RS-01 & Rene Arnoux


Alpine A442B


Alpine A443


Gerard Larrousse & Rene Arnoux

Edited by Rob Ryder, 11 April 2019 - 10:13.

[Rob Ryder]

Originally posted by Twin Window

Where has the 'Personal photos from the track' thread gone?!
I can't find it by searching the BB... Any ideas, Rob?!

PANIC!!!!!

It seems to have been deleted!.. I hope SOMEONE has a good backup!

Stu, I'll let you break the good news to the 'powers that be'.....

Rob

[Rob Ryder]

Originally posted by Twin Window
So I take it that you can't find any trace of it either... Blimey.

Correct Stuart.. different search criteria.. Nada, nothing, zero!

I hope it can be recovered because there was a wealth of information (visual) in that thread.

I wonder how many other threads have 'disappeared'?
Rob

[Rob Ryder]

Originally posted by MCS

My initial thought too. But I keep looking at it and keep thinking it's slightly different.
Anybody got a pic from the Oulton race out there?

[Rob Ryder]

Good photos Roly, thanks for posting 'em.
Are they from the 1983 Brazil GP or a test session at Jacarepagua?
Rob

[Rob Ryder]

Thanks Roly, I thought the pits looked a bit quiet...

[Rob Ryder]

I had the same problem until I did a 'force refresh' of my browser (IE6).
Try holding down CTRL while doing a page refresh.
Rob

[Rob Ryder]

Originally posted by clarko1230
Hi all:
For those F5000 fans
Does anyone knows which car is it and who is the driver?
I think is a Lotus 70 but I am not sure.........
http://img78.imagesh...otus20702ke.jpg

1972 Riverside, Lotus 70B, Bob West ??
Rob

[Rob Ryder]

Originally posted by jph


A bit odd. I believe that entrants ran the same numbers throughout the 1973 Rothmans F5000 championship - 5 for Jock Russell, 6 for Henley Forklift/Ian Ashley, 11 for McKechnie/Bob Evans. No. 23 in the programme for the August 1973 Brands Hatch round was Pierre Soukry, entered to drive a..... Connew. Marked in my programme as a reserve. No car with that number in the March (Race of Champions) or April rounds - were there any other F5000 rounds at Brands that year?

#23 could be Frank Gardner's Lola at the 1971 Victory Race (24/10/71)?