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#1 Hse289

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Posted 29 December 2014 - 15:12

Hi,

in my research I have come across a Mr Reg Barrett who in 1954 raced a Cooper single seater. Before that he raced an Emeryson 500. He was entered in some races by A.J. Barrett. Anybody heard of him, what part of the country he came from and is he still alive?

Thanks,

Paul



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#2 BRG

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Posted 29 December 2014 - 18:59

He may possibly have been from the Barrett family who ran the car dealership in Canterbury - they had a Reg in the family at that time



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Posted 29 December 2014 - 19:19

Hmm, not sure if that is the same person, it does not mention anything about racing on their website. Another detail in R Barretts racing life according to the 500 owners club site that he seemed to have retired after 1957 and was sponsored by Valspar paint.



#4 Eric Dunsdon

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Posted 30 December 2014 - 14:12

The bearded Reg Barrett and his immaculate Cooper-Norton were a familiar sight in 500cc Formula 3 races of the 1950's, especially at Brands Hatch.

I remember him winning two 500cc races at at 250 M.C meeting at Brands in 1956.



#5 Hse289

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Posted 30 December 2014 - 15:14

Yes, that's the one Eric, do you know what part of the country he came from, is he still with us?



#6 Eric Dunsdon

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Posted 31 December 2014 - 10:04

I'm sorry 'H'. I dont know anything more about Mr B. I would imagine that he was fairly local to Brands Hatch, so possibly a Kentish man. I probably have his autograph stashed away in an old album somewhere as my pals and I used to hang around the Paddocks after race meetings. In my minds eye I can still see Reg and the Cooper.

Sorry I cant be of more help. I hope that he is still with us though.



#7 Eric Dunsdon

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Posted 31 December 2014 - 10:31

The 500 Owners Association web site has several pictures of Reg , plus some race results. No background info though.



#8 Hse289

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Posted 02 January 2015 - 10:50

Eric, yes I had a look at that site, good pictures and information there. Is Reg Barrett out there anyone?



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Posted 07 January 2015 - 21:25

Hmm, not sure if that is the same person, it does not mention anything about racing on their website. 

 

Friends reminded me that Barretts sponsored a Rover SD1 rally car some years back, and the co-driver was one Paul Barrett who I believe is now the CEO.  So the company/family does have some motorsport connections.  The website is about the company's history, not the family.  Try ringing the lady mentioned in the website (Lana Farr on 01227 864414) and perhaps she could help about whether it was their Reg?



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Posted 08 January 2015 - 10:41

BRG, thank you very much, I will follow this up and let you know the result.