Stoke Row and Nuffield Motor Sport Day 2023.

[midgetman]

What a great time I had! Our regular snappers will put much better pictures up than I can hope to produce, so I've forestalled them by adding photos of the photographers. Oh, and a couple of car tinkerers interviewing the true motor racing legend that is Iain Rowley.

Only one phrase for it - Happy Days

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[Peter Mallett]

Well done Max, good to see you today. Notable that there were loads of smiling faces, not just the drivers but everyone there. A lady spoke to me about when she owned a mk1, mk2 and mk3 midget. But her first car was a J2. She had an interesting story to tell.

[Gerard C]

Originally Posted by midgetman

Oh, and a couple of car tinkerers interviewing the true motor racing legend that is Iain Rowley.Only one phrase for it - Happy Days

And who is standing beside our interviewer racing legend? Good pics, thanks.

[John Elwin]

Originally Posted by Gerard C

And who is standing beside our interviewer racing legend? Good pics, thanks.

Well, I think the one about to have Delta's mic shoved up his nose is Howden Ganley...

[Peter Mallett]

The other is Steve Nichols.

[Peter Mallett]

Just to add, the pictures taken by moi are here: https://tentenths.com/forum/showthread.php?t=157365

Here's a few though:

[Lancsbreaker]

Thanks for your pix, Peter. Gordon-Keeble a rare beast - and love that Alfa 8C

[Peter Mallett]

Yes a lot of folks enjoyed seeing the 8C. I'm happy for people to download any pics, but if they are used please credit me.

[delta]

Thankyou Peter and Grant for the photos. Also Max for making the journey and brining the kart which was of great interest. Last but not least Alan Morgan who has been prompting me with the Mike for these past 15 years. Roll on 2024. happy days.

[delta]

Well now that the dust has settled and most of the rain has soaked away. " Delta Truck still stuck in the field". At 10 30 in the morning I was staring at an empty field in the pouring rain this to be our 15th show. Had no sleep at all Saturday worrying about the rain and mud and cars getting stuck. Just past 8 am and the Cavalry tuned up with Silverstone marshals. Alan even got stuck in and made the bacon rolls. This year the tour cars were going to start with me in the field, we had to abort this idea to try and save the field as it was getting boggy. Craven team with our trusty friends in Orange did a fantastic job with getting the cars away from the front of my workshop.
So all 63 cars set off around the Chiltern countryside and we settled back into the field looking at the sky's and phones for weather update's. The Mums turned up from the school and got set up under the Delta truck awning. Beer tent ,memorabilia tent and the Church set up their awnings. All we needed was some Classic cars and spectators. We kept ourselves busy and by midday we had a few cars in and the sun was out with blue skies. Around 1 pm the first Tour cars were arriving and the field filled up. Everyone on the tour seemed ever so happy this year and it was a delight to interview them at the finish. I gave out the rosettes to the kids and they chose a Lotus Evora in Gulf colors as the winner. Owner was chuffed to bits so I gave him a tour glass as prize. Then on to the interviews and I started with Howden Ganley and Steve Nichols, we had Steves Chevron B17 on display and I reminded Howden of his 100 mph lap record at Brands Hatch. He said that it was this record that got the attention of McClaren and he had his first test with them at Goodwood.I did have plans to do some more interviews but I was just exhausted so really sorry to all those people who I said I would do an interview.
The day flew by and by 3.30 people were going home or down the pub and we set about packing up. Finished at 6 pm with big grin and smile on my face. The school sold out of cakes, burgers, sausage rolls and the bar ran dry. All in all just the best day. Here are my Tenther thank you. I could not run the show without you.
Thankyou ,Fay, Alan and Silverstone friends, Jo and Alan, Stephen, Team Gilbert,Grant,Peter,HRTR5,Alan Morgan and last but not least Team Craven for superb Maharajah,s tour.

[Peter Mallett]

Whilst I missed the tour, I really enjoyed the day. I thought Max, as a working exhibit, went down well. The overall enthusiasm of your fellow organisers was infectious. I'm becoming more used to photographing cars rather than driving them so the variety on offer on Sunday was quite pleasing. And of course I got to drive my Jaag through the Chilterns anyway. Well done to you and the team. Roll on next year.

[delta]

Bother Sorry Max knew I would forget someone

[HRSTR5]

Great work Iain, Stewart and everybody else who was involved!

The Owen Family really enjoyed the Tour, Daughter navigating for Mrs in the XK, and young Freddie navigating for me in the Integrale (with the dog in a crate in the back!). Commendation to the Craven team for the choice of roads, some more open flowing roads than the last one we did (few years ago), which was all narrow, high-hedged etc., this year was a great route.

Hope some useful funds were raised for the charities.

[midgetman]

Originally Posted by delta

Bother Sorry Max knew I would forget someone

Iain I didn't do anything except enjoy myself. Huge congratulations on pulling this event together and I hope the charities do well despite the weather. There certainly seemed to be a good attendance.

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[grantp]

Pics from the day (Mostly start and finish of the Tour) can be found here:

https://1drv.ms/f/s!AjcI62_kFvr0mx3z...rsjMO?e=VI3WsW

Almost 1000 of them.

Should be searchable but to be honest I'm not sure how via the access link.

Out now for a few hours. Let me know if any problems.

[delta]

Washing up meeting last week and great results with £4500.00 raised from us to go to Air Ambulance and local charities . The School and Church made around £2000 on top as well . Feed back has been brilliant especially from some race drivers who did the Tour for the first time .Thank you Tenthers for all your support and photos . Our partners Craven Motor Club who run such a fantastic tour . So that’s a wrap roll on 2024.?

[Mike Harte]

Great result, Iain, so really well done to you and everyone involved.

[Peter Mallett]

Indeed well done Iain and the team.

[GORDON STREETER]

Originally Posted by delta

Washing up meeting last week and great results with £4500.00 raised from us to go to Air Ambulance and local charities . The School and Church made around £2000 on top as well . Feed back has been brilliant especially from some race drivers who did the Tour for the first time .Thank you Tenthers for all your support and photos . Our partners Craven Motor Club who run such a fantastic tour . So that’s a wrap roll on 2024.?

Brilliant Iain, next year I shall probably pop along now that the Brewery owner has died and there will be no more parties on the same date.
With me appearing it will surely raise the profile and more money

[delta]

I wound live that Gordon . A real Motorsport legend . Be even better if you would bring that famous purple Anglia

[delta]

Afternoon all, Thought I would sign off for 2023 with this photo. I'm the one on the left.. I know there are a lot of lurkers on here that like to know what's going on with the show. We had our cheque donation eve last night and this was a nice evening with a few speeches from the recipients.
That's it really just to say thanks to everyone who came this year, Grant for wonderful photos and Max for showing and taking time to talk to people about karting. Sorry if I have missed anyone. We must be due for some good weather next year. Looks like the date will be 7th July. I am not racing, my mates from Craven M/C are free so all we need is some sun. Its a little early than normal and my only worry will be if the farmer will have the grass and hay cut in time.
Happy Christmas to you all and keep safe., Me and MG David are heading to NZ in February so I will keep you posted on this latest adventure. Cheers Iain.

[GORDON STREETER]

Originally Posted by delta

Happy Christmas to you all and keep safe., Me and MG David are heading to NZ in February so I will keep you posted on this latest adventure. Cheers Iain.

Hope you have a Happy Christmas and a great time in NZ, I will endeavor to attend your "show" next year but I will need a motorhome to hide away from the great unwashed and a full bar with several nubile young ladies on tap, and of course my fee ! (that is negotiable) as I have my Spanish villa to keep in the quality that I am accustomed too !

[John Elwin]

Ditto to all that (well some of it!).

Actually Gordon I'm sure I saw you playing in a rock band on French TV a couple of days ago - have you made it to the big time now??

[John Elwin]

Should have added have a good trip D&D! Bring a few trophies back.

Is Mrs Delta getting a nice holiday this time?

[GORDON STREETER]

Originally Posted by John Elwin

Ditto to all that (well some of it!).

Actually Gordon I'm sure I saw you playing in a rock band on French TV a couple of days ago - have you made it to the big time now??