In my quest for details of Rochdale Olympics in competition, I came across this photo from Aug 1966 at Santa Pod.
I think this is the same Standard Vanguard after a repaint? (Rochdale Olympic 4th from the left)
Tony Stanton
Posted 04 May 2016 - 06:38
In my quest for details of Rochdale Olympics in competition, I came across this photo from Aug 1966 at Santa Pod.
I think this is the same Standard Vanguard after a repaint? (Rochdale Olympic 4th from the left)
Tony Stanton
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Posted 04 May 2016 - 08:01
They made better dirt track cars,, at least when the wheels were on the ground.
Robby Marchant late 60s,, and he is still racing. in slightly more modern equipment.
Posted 04 May 2016 - 09:50
In my quest for details of Rochdale Olympics in competition, I came across this photo from Aug 1966 at Santa Pod.
I think this is the same Standard Vanguard after a repaint? (Rochdale Olympic 4th from the left)
Tony Stanton
With the car third in line, it looks more like a recreation of the 'Wacky Races' than a drag meeting.
Posted 06 May 2016 - 06:02
With the car third in line, it looks more like a recreation of the 'Wacky Races' than a drag meeting.
Actually it looks right at home at a low key meeting, possibly a 'street meet' where Hot Rods used to be regular competitors.
Posted 06 May 2016 - 18:11
1966 was the 1st year of drag racing at Santa Pod, 2016 is the 50th Anniversary.
The photo taken on the 28th August 1966 was the 1st annual British Drag Racing National Championship.
https://www.youtube....bY#action=share
Rochdale Olympic at 4mins 35secs.
Edited by DUFFY, 06 May 2016 - 18:25.
Posted 08 May 2016 - 03:24
1966 was the 1st year of drag racing at Santa Pod, 2016 is the 50th Anniversary.
The photo taken on the 28th August 1966 was the 1st annual British Drag Racing National Championship.
https://www.youtube....bY#action=share
Rochdale Olympic at 4mins 35secs.
Seems to be all handicap racing and run wot ya brung. Cortinas against Dragsters, Chevs v Mini. Quite interesting though. Just wish the cameraman could hold the camera still!
Posted 09 May 2016 - 09:57
I'm a bit out of touch these days but isn't there a Phase 1, "Beetleback" Standard Vanguard racing in pre 60 or whatever saloons currently. Think it has appeared at Goodwood.
Posted 09 May 2016 - 16:19
There are several cars raced at Goodwood that I don't recall ever being any good in period.
Posted 09 May 2016 - 16:32
There are several cars raced at Goodwood that I don't recall ever being any good in period.
Like the Alvis Grey Lady? I only forgave that one because of who it had behind the wheel.
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Posted 09 May 2016 - 17:08
Posted 09 May 2016 - 22:17
Gerry Dunham raced an Alvis in the '52/53/54 Silverstone Saloon Car Races. He finished 6th.; 3rd.; and 9th. respectively. I suspect a little less developed than the Goodwood car!
Posted 10 May 2016 - 02:51
I'm a bit out of touch these days but isn't there a Phase 1, "Beetleback" Standard Vanguard racing in pre 60 or whatever saloons currently. Think it has appeared at Goodwood.
I suspect not the slowest car in its class either.
Posted 20 February 2020 - 09:02
Phil Cade entered a Duesenberg Model J in the Watkins Glen Grand Prix in September 1949 , finishing 28th:
https://www.racingsp...1949-09-17.html