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Mike Quaife, 1975, not sure where?
Originally posted by picblanc
A paddock guess who, WWW? not to difficult?
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A paddock guess who, WWW? not to difficult?
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The Sarrinen influence at the time shinning through with those steeply angled clipons.
The guy who owned the white tranny was getting a flat.
Great pic. Girlfriend with stopwatch and a lot of hope. Smashing.
Originally posted by Mick Robinson
Mike Quaife, 1975, not sure where?
Mike Quaife, 1975, not sure where?
Correct Mick, Snetterton.
Originally posted by ex Rhodie racer
The Sarrinen influence at the time shinning through with those steeply angled clipons.
The guy who owned the white tranny was getting a flat.
Great pic. Girlfriend with stopwatch and a lot of hope. Smashing.
The Sarrinen influence at the time shinning through with those steeply angled clipons.
The guy who owned the white tranny was getting a flat.
Great pic. Girlfriend with stopwatch and a lot of hope. Smashing.
Thanks Rhodie, my old mate & lodger had a similar set up in 1975.
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Originally posted by picblanc
Thanks Rhodie, my old mate & lodger had a similar set up in 1975.
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Thanks Rhodie, my old mate & lodger had a similar set up in 1975.
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I remember staying with Kel Carruthers in about 76, he had the bike Saarinen won Daytona on, i sat on the bike and could not for the life of me work out how he could ride it with the clip ons how they were.
Obviously suited him fine
Originally posted by carrotcruncher
Thanks guys,
all these pics are BRILLIANT,but got me thinking whether all pics should be of racing,OK i'll try to explain what I mean,to me some of the most evocative pics are those that show mums,dads and mates(some of whom will no longer be with us)with cars,tow vehicles and other competitors in back of shot. These really remind me of my early days at race meetings when money was tight,bit like now really......Anyone else agree ?
Regards to all.
Thanks guys,
all these pics are BRILLIANT,but got me thinking whether all pics should be of racing,OK i'll try to explain what I mean,to me some of the most evocative pics are those that show mums,dads and mates(some of whom will no longer be with us)with cars,tow vehicles and other competitors in back of shot. These really remind me of my early days at race meetings when money was tight,bit like now really......Anyone else agree ?
Regards to all.
Hi carrotcruncher, these pics show most of the above mentioned things (my mum, my dad, his mates, trailers, cars etc...and more importantly me, as a brainwashed 6 year old
)
Originally posted by LamboNZ
Hi carrotcruncher, these pics show most of the above mentioned things (my mum, my dad, his mates, trailers, cars etc...and more importantly me, as a brainwashed 6 year old )
Hi carrotcruncher, these pics show most of the above mentioned things (my mum, my dad, his mates, trailers, cars etc...and more importantly me, as a brainwashed 6 year old
)
Brilliant pics Nigel!!
I thought at first the rider with blonde hair looked like Mick Patrick, but seeing part of the front of his face not so sure now?
Len, can you remember who they are?
Must of been exciting growing up in your household Nigel!!?
Originally posted by LamboNZ
Hi carrotcruncher, these pics show most of the above mentioned things (my mum, my dad, his mates, trailers, cars etc...and more importantly me, as a brainwashed 6 year old )
Hi carrotcruncher, these pics show most of the above mentioned things (my mum, my dad, his mates, trailers, cars etc...and more importantly me, as a brainwashed 6 year old
)
Morning Nigel,
I remember that damp and foggy day at Silvestone only to well!!!
Great pics Lambo, no wonder you're such a victim, being indoctrinated at such an early age ! Same for me, life was simple until I was subjected to a major assault on the senses, a tight, round-the-houses road race, a field of snarling, unfettered British bangers, and a healthy waft of Castrol R..... gone, irretrievably..... at age 7...
at age 7...
Originally posted by picblanc
Brilliant pics Nigel!!
I thought at first the rider with blonde hair looked like Mick Patrick, but seeing part of the front of his face not so sure now?
Len, can you remember who they are?
Must of been exciting growing up in your household Nigel!!?
Brilliant pics Nigel!!
I thought at first the rider with blonde hair looked like Mick Patrick, but seeing part of the front of his face not so sure now?
Len, can you remember who they are?
Must of been exciting growing up in your household Nigel!!?
Of course it was exciting for him,what did you expect!!!. (lol) It's me with the blond hair, Tommy Thirwell is the rider on bike No 9 ,my wife Kay sat on the bike and my mate Pat and of course a very young Nigel.
Originally posted by ex Rhodie racer
The Sarrinen influence at the time shinning through with those steeply angled clipons.
The guy who owned the white tranny was getting a flat.
Great pic. Girlfriend with stopwatch and a lot of hope. Smashing.
The Sarrinen influence at the time shinning through with those steeply angled clipons.
The guy who owned the white tranny was getting a flat.
Great pic. Girlfriend with stopwatch and a lot of hope. Smashing.
Did the Transits have York or Perkins Diesel's? My Tranny aged me 10 years with its York Engine refusing to start and slowly bellowing smoke and oil all over the UK and Europe. Can laugh about it now but bloody hell it was a heap of shite..
This was on the old thread along time a go.....but it sums up the world of Club racing in the 1970's, the bike, the van, the rider inside, and you can just see his little baby sitting probably on his wifes knee!! 1976?
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Originally posted by Lenny L
Of course it was exciting for him,what did you expect!!!. (lol) It's me with the blond hair, Tommy Thirwell is the rider on bike No 9 ,my wife Kay sat on the bike and my mate Pat and of course a very young Nigel.
Of course it was exciting for him,what did you expect!!!. (lol) It's me with the blond hair, Tommy Thirwell is the rider on bike No 9 ,my wife Kay sat on the bike and my mate Pat and of course a very young Nigel.
Hi Dad
, the difference being that you should of said it was you with the blonde hair.....now more of a chrome colour like the top of the shocks on the TR2B!!
Originally posted by picblanc
Ray Swann #58
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Ray Swann #58
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Hi Graham, who are the other 3 riders?
111 the bike looks like one of Eddie Robert's Kimoco Rotax, not sure of the rider though.
Nigel (the cute kid in the earlier photo!!
)
Originally posted by LamboNZ
Hi Dad , the difference being that you should of said it was you with the blonde hair.....now more of a chrome colour like the top of the shocks on the TR2B!!
Hi Dad
, the difference being that you should of said it was you with the blonde hair.....now more of a chrome colour like the top of the shocks on the TR2B!! Hi Nigel,
thats a bit mean to your old Pops, there's still a bit of blonde in there somewhere!!!
Originally posted by GD66
Great pics Lambo, no wonder you're such a victim, being indoctrinated at such an early age ! Same for me, life was simple until I was subjected to a major assault on the senses, a tight, round-the-houses road race, a field of snarling, unfettered British bangers, and a healthy waft of Castrol R..... gone, irretrievably..... at age 7...
Great pics Lambo, no wonder you're such a victim, being indoctrinated at such an early age ! Same for me, life was simple until I was subjected to a major assault on the senses, a tight, round-the-houses road race, a field of snarling, unfettered British bangers, and a healthy waft of Castrol R..... gone, irretrievably.....
at age 7... It started earlier than that for me, with the Norton Command that my dad raced a few years before that.
Previous to that, my dad had to sell his AJS 7R when my mum was pregnant with me, to buy me a pram!...what a terrible thing to have to happen to a racer!
Originally posted by Lenny L
Hi Nigel, thats a bit mean to your old Pops, there's still a bit of blonde in there somewhere!!!
Hi Nigel,
thats a bit mean to your old Pops, there's still a bit of blonde in there somewhere!!! 
Your eyebrows?
Originally posted by stuavant
Did the Transits have York or Perkins Diesel's? My Tranny aged me 10 years with its York Engine refusing to start and slowly bellowing smoke and oil all over the UK and Europe. Can laugh about it now but bloody hell it was a heap of shite..
Did the Transits have York or Perkins Diesel's? My Tranny aged me 10 years with its York Engine refusing to start and slowly bellowing smoke and oil all over the UK and Europe. Can laugh about it now but bloody hell it was a heap of shite..
Hi Stu, my dad had an old Thames van, that they had to leave the internal bonnet off, so they could pour the oil into it whilst still travelling along!
We had an Iveco 60-10, that decided to crap itself in the paddock entrance at Donnington when I was doing the support race for the Brit GP. Luckily dad managed to get it going again, but spent nearly all of the first day of qualifying fixing it.
Originally posted by LamboNZ
It started earlier than that for me, with the Norton Command that my dad raced a few years before that.
Previous to that, my dad had to sell his AJS 7R when my mum was pregnant with me, to buy me a pram!...what a terrible thing to have to happen to a racer!
It started earlier than that for me, with the Norton Command that my dad raced a few years before that.
Previous to that, my dad had to sell his AJS 7R when my mum was pregnant with me, to buy me a pram!...what a terrible thing to have to happen to a racer!
I've never forgiven you for that either Nigel,how I begrudged you that pram
(only kidding, wouldn't be without you really) think your Mum was quite pleased though!!
Top picture too easy for a WWW! But anyone know the rider in the the second shot?
[QUOTE]Originally posted by knickerbrook
[B]Top picture too easy for a WWW! But anyone know the rider in the the second shot?
Hello Barry I know it's not a WWW but that's the first time i've seen Bill & Bob together for nearly
30 years !!! Thanks for that
[B]Top picture too easy for a WWW! But anyone know the rider in the the second shot?
Hello Barry
I know it's not a WWW but that's the first time i've seen Bill & Bob together for nearly
30 years !!!
Thanks for that
Originally posted by knickerbrook
Top picture too easy for a WWW! But anyone know the rider in the the second shot?
Top picture too easy for a WWW! But anyone know the rider in the the second shot?
Well he's a Lancastrian I suggest , Tonks uses a red rose , but it ain't him methinks
Andy Smith possibly??
Originally posted by Mick Robinson
Andy Smith possibly??
Andy Smith possibly??
Correct Mick! Andy was always up there at the sharp end, but didn't quite get the recognition he deserved IMHO. You were also correct Phil - it wasn't Tonks!
Originally posted by knickerbrook
Top picture too easy for a WWW! But anyone know the rider in the the second shot?
Top picture too easy for a WWW! But anyone know the rider in the the second shot?
Where did these pics come from Barry!!? you been holding out on us!! and who's that lanky bloke on #48?
Originally posted by picblanc
Ray Swann #58
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Ray Swann #58
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#111 Steve Thompson Spondon Rotax
#109 Mike Booys
#132 Conor Brennan
Where you all gone!!? I come home from work and it goes quiet!! is it me!! 
WWW?
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WWW?
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As I am on me own, and waiting for my dinner (still!!) I am going to post this coz I like it!!
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Photo Copyrighted to Graham Etheridge, racebikepics.
Originally posted by picblanc
Where you all gone!!? I come home from work and it goes quiet!! is it me!!
WWW?
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Where you all gone!!? I come home from work and it goes quiet!! is it me!!
WWW?
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Hu Fu
Where have we been ??? thats a cheek Where have you been ??? 
I rather think it's young Marco about '77 or'6
Originally posted by picblanc
As I am on me own, and waiting for my dinner (still!!) I am going to post this coz I like it!!
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As I am on me own, and waiting for my dinner (still!!) I am going to post this coz I like it!!
Photo Copyrighted to Graham Etheridge, racebikepics.
Stu Melling parking up .How is he now ?? --don't forget where you are
Originally posted by fil2.8
Hu Fu Where have we been ??? thats a cheek Where have you been ??? I rather think it's young Marco about '77
Hu Fu
Where have we been ??? thats a cheek Where have you been ??? I rather think it's young Marco about '77 I thought you were away today?
So then we must had this before as you got it so easily!! 1976 though
Yes late home tonight, just finishing up and this pretty young thing asked me to do her windows...how could I refuse!!!
Originally posted by fil2.8
Stu Melling parking up .How is he now ?? --don't forget where you are
Stu Melling parking up .How is he now ?? --don't forget where you are
Where am I? what day is it!!?
He was racing on Saturday just gone, not heard from him will mail him later.
Originally posted by picblanc
I thought you were away today?
So then we must had this before as you got it so easily!! 1976 though
Yes late home tonight, just finishing up and this pretty young thing asked me to do her windows...how could I refuse!!!
You would like to think so I thought you were away today?
So then we must had this before as you got it so easily!! 1976 though
Yes late home tonight, just finishing up and this pretty young thing asked me to do her windows...how could I refuse!!!
I have evidence to prove otherwise .As for the piccy clues all over the place .
No , not gone yet ( obviously
) Got to be up at 2.45 in the morning 
Top picture too easy for a WWW! But anyone know the rider in the the second shot?
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Hi Barry,
Is it not so much the colour of the rose rather than the 'variety'? Could it be Richard Rose at Cadwell Parks mountain?
Cheers,
Dave
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Hi Barry,
Is it not so much the colour of the rose rather than the 'variety'? Could it be Richard Rose at Cadwell Parks mountain?
Cheers,
Dave
[QUOTE]Originally posted by knickerbrook
[B]Top picture too easy for a WWW! But anyone know the rider in the the second shot?
Hi Barry, can also see Steve Manship and Tony Rutter, but who is your compatriot with the Welsh coloured hat, is it Colin Bevin?
Nigel
[B]Top picture too easy for a WWW! But anyone know the rider in the the second shot?
Hi Barry, can also see Steve Manship and Tony Rutter, but who is your compatriot with the Welsh coloured hat, is it Colin Bevin?
Nigel
Originally posted by YamMan
Top picture too easy for a WWW! But anyone know the rider in the the second shot?
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Hi Barry,
Is it not so much the colour of the rose rather than the 'variety'? Could it be Richard Rose at Cadwell Parks mountain?
Cheers,
Dave
Top picture too easy for a WWW! But anyone know the rider in the the second shot?
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Hi Barry,
Is it not so much the colour of the rose rather than the 'variety'? Could it be Richard Rose at Cadwell Parks mountain?
Cheers,
Dave
I think he is a Lancastrian, but then I'm biased !!
Still no idea on a name though
Dave Swarbrick Racing on the fairing is also a good clue, Dave is at Garstang nr. Preston.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by LamboNZ
[QUOTE]Originally posted by knickerbrook
[B]Top picture too easy for a WWW! But anyone know the rider in the the second shot?
Hi Barry, can also see Steve Manship and Tony Rutter, but who is your compatriot with the Welsh coloured hat, is it Colin Bevin?
Nigel [/QUOTE]
I reckon!
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by knickerbrook
[B]Top picture too easy for a WWW! But anyone know the rider in the the second shot?
Hi Barry, can also see Steve Manship and Tony Rutter, but who is your compatriot with the Welsh coloured hat, is it Colin Bevin?
Nigel [/QUOTE]
I reckon!
Photo Copyrighted to Graham Etheridge, racebikepics.
Originally posted by Mick Robinson
Andy Smith possibly??
Andy Smith possibly??
Errr chaps this was guessed at post 2124 :\
See you in about 8 days guys
Originally posted by LamboNZ
Hi Stu, my dad had an old Thames van, that they had to leave the internal bonnet off, so they could pour the oil into it whilst still travelling along!
We had an Iveco 60-10, that decided to crap itself in the paddock entrance at Donnington when I was doing the support race for the Brit GP. Luckily dad managed to get it going again, but spent nearly all of the first day of qualifying fixing it.
Hi Stu, my dad had an old Thames van, that they had to leave the internal bonnet off, so they could pour the oil into it whilst still travelling along!
We had an Iveco 60-10, that decided to crap itself in the paddock entrance at Donnington when I was doing the support race for the Brit GP. Luckily dad managed to get it going again, but spent nearly all of the first day of qualifying fixing it.
I struggled to get good transport in the 70's and always wondered how my Australiasan forebearers got on. i eventually heard the story that the trick was to hire a Transit or similar for the weekend, head down to Dover and on arriving on the continent give it a "Team Paint Job"..on occasions "borrow" some French/Dutch number plates and "Bobs your Uncle".....new Transporter for the year.
Must have been a great time if not a little dishonest ( all in the name off sport)..
Originally posted by fil2.8
Hu Fu Where have we been ??? thats a cheek Where have you been ??? I rather think it's young Marco about '77 or'6
Hu Fu
Where have we been ??? thats a cheek Where have you been ??? I rather think it's young Marco about '77 or'6 1976 me thinks..
Originally posted by stuavant
1976 me thinks..
1976 me thinks..
Yep!
One of my favorite photos, the much missed Les Kenny, a few days before he was lost at the Isle of Man TT 1976. 
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Photo Copyrighted to Graham Etheridge, racebikepics.
So then just me again!!?
WWW?
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WWW?
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Yvon?
No, maybe not, USA flag on helmet, hmmm
Jim Evans, Rusty Bradley and Yvon all rode for Boston Cycles. Hmmm
Ron Pierce
Originally posted by GD66
Ron Pierce
Ron Pierce
Ron Pierce 1976.
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