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[sstiel]

https://vintageracecar.com/roy-pike/ You'll have to log on and pay to access the article. My interview with Roy for Vintage Racecar. Features pictures by my colleagues Pete Austin and Keith Booker.

[john winfield]

I like that picture Simon. I think it's the 1965 International Trophy meeting at Silverstone, Roy in the Chequered Flag Brabham leading eventual winner Piers Courage in the Charles Lucas car.

[layabout]

https://vintageracecar.com/roy-pike/ You'll have to log on and pay to access the article. My interview with Roy for Vintage Racecar. Features pictures by my colleagues Pete Austin and Keith Booker.

Here's another one of Roy...

[MCS]

Here's another one of Roy...

Tim Schenken (far right) . . .

[William Hunt]

Where are the days, I guess we can't have women dressed up like that anymore on tradeshow with MeToo nowadays

[pete53]

Tim Schenken (far right) . . .

Good call, although I'm not sure the "far right" was required 

[68targa]

Here's another pic of the tall American. This was in 1970 (BOAC 1000kms) when he drove a Porsche 910 with Paul Vestey. I think the car was Bill Bradley's not Vestey's ?

 

In the background is Mike Beuttler.

 

[sstiel]

I like that picture Simon. I think it's the 1965 International Trophy meeting at Silverstone, Roy in the Chequered Flag Brabham leading eventual winner Piers Courage in the Charles Lucas car.

Thank you. Roy was thought of as among the best in the screamer era. He was very honest about why he didn't get into Formula One which is where he wanted to be.

[Red Socks]

Here's another one of Roy...

The lady on Roy's right was Penthouse Pet of the year (?) 1970 and the prize for being fastest in practice at Brands for  an F3 race -not sure what date ? Motor Show time- was a date with the lady in question-hence the picture taken at the Motor Show.

I understand in deference to the sainted Mrs Pike Roy passed.

How woke is that!!

[Red Socks]

Here's another pic of the tall American. This was in 1970 (BOAC 1000kms) when he drove a Porsche 910 with Paul Vestey. I think the car was Bill Bradley's not Vestey's ?

 

In the background is Mike Beuttler.

 

Bill Bradley was MRP but the entrant was Paul Vesty

[john winfield]

 Roy was thought of as among the best in the screamer era.

 

He certainly was, and won plenty of races. The year after that 1965 photo was taken he had joined Piers in the Charles Lucas stable. I think Chris Irwin had the Chequered Flag drive in 1966.

 

 

Nice BOAC photo Targa. Must be the practice day, given the pleasant sunshine!  Interesting that Roy and Mike, both top F3 racers in their day, were doing battle in different Porsche 910s. 

[layabout]

Good call, although I'm not sure the "far right" was required 

Roy after winning at Crystal Palace.

 

[pete53]

 

Roy after winning at Crystal Palace.

 

 

Probably September 1963 in the Gemini where he pipped Brian Hart by a fraction of a second after a thrilling dice. That looks like Howden Ganley in the photo?

[68targa]

 

Nice BOAC photo Targa. Must be the practice day, given the pleasant sunshine!  Interesting that Roy and Mike, both top F3 racers in their day, were doing battle in different Porsche 910s. 

Friday practice, thanks, it might have been free admission as well.  Just dug out the programme and timing sheets and see that the Pike/Vestey car was to be the slowest of the three 910s entered. Mike Beuttler was sharing with Nick Gold in the race but I notice that Gordon Spice practiced the car as well but didn't race it although he set/equalled the grid time.  They were all beaten by the 910 of John L'Amie and Tommy Reid (remember him).  Happy days.

[RobLotusFord]

Hello TNF members,

I had a talk to Roy Pike on the phone today and he lives in the U.K. in Dorset.

It was an interesting chat.

Rob Ford Club Lotus Avon Area.

 

[LittleChris]

I believe he may have lived in the Sherborne area for some time so maybe still there. The reference in the 1982 Motor Sport to rural Somerset could still be true since the part of Dorset in which Sherborne is located is surrounded to the west,north and east by the Somerset border

[RobLotusFord]

Hello TNF members

Roy definitely lives in Sherborne in Dorset.

[sstiel]

Hello TNF members

Roy definitely lives in Sherborne in Dorset.

Hello Rob,

Do you hope to have a presentation or a talk featuring Roy?

Edited by sstiel, 23 March 2023 - 10:42.

[cooper997]

Posting on behalf of Loti Irwin

 

 

Loti wrote: "Roy and Chris trying to appear interested in the Chequered Flag Brabham F3 car’s DAF Variomatic gearbox [ and not making a very convincing job of it.] "

 

 

Stephen

Edited by cooper997, 23 March 2023 - 23:06.

[RobLotusFord]

Hello TNF Members,

I have been advised that someone is planning to visit Roy in early April 2023, I will ask that specific person contact how he got on after his visit to Roy.

I will keep folks updated.

[Red Socks]

Hello TNF Members,

I have been advised that someone is planning to visit Roy in early April 2023, I will ask that specific person contact how he got on after his visit to Roy.

I will keep folks updated.

I talk to or see Roy most weeks, if you have any queries let me know ,and Roy has invited my wife and I to lunch on the day in question.

Edited by Red Socks, 25 March 2023 - 09:35.

[RobLotusFord]

Hello TNF Members,

My monthly meetings are held at The Bull Inn at Hinton post code SN14 8HG not far from Junction 18 of the M4.

Periodic larger meetings where we can cater for an audience of up to 300 are held at Williams Automobiles founded 1911 Ltd at  Totteroak Courtyard, Horton, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol BS37 6QG again not too far from Junction 18 of the M4.

[RobLotusFord]

Hello TNF members.

I had a phone conversation with Roy Pike this morning Tuesday 18 April 2023.

Roy has advised me that he has little interest in social events per se and therefore it would not be possible for him to give an informal guest speaker talk at Club LOTUS Avon Area.

Roy added that in the main he would not be interested in any other events either, therefore I think it is best that we respect Roy's wishes.

[Sterzo]

Entirely understandable, and if you get the chance (and if you think it appropriate), it would be good to convey to Roy Pike that there are still members of that anonymous crowd he used to drive past who recall enjoying and admiring his efforts behind the wheel.

[pete53]

Entirely understandable, and if you get the chance (and if you think it appropriate), it would be good to convey to Roy Pike that there are still members of that anonymous crowd he used to drive past who recall enjoying and admiring his efforts behind the wheel.

Yes. I would be one of the anonymous crowd you mention, having seen Roy race on many occasions.

 

Here is grainy picture that appeared in the Autosport report for the September meet at Crystal Palace in 1963. Roy pipped Brian Hart to the line by a fraction of a second in the Gemini.