Ten Tenths Socialist Workers Popular Front!

Robert Farrell · 8 Feb 2011, 12:15 (Ref:2827701)

There are those involved historic motorsport who started with nothing and who aspired to join the so called "Winnebago Brigade" and have done so purely by their own efforts Don`t assume that everyone with a nice racing car and an equally nice motorhome got them by reason of their father being born before them.

**Peter Mallett** · 8 Feb 2011, 12:31 (Ref:2827715)

Um,

What prompted this?

**Tim Falce** · 8 Feb 2011, 12:43 (Ref:2827725)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Um,

What prompted this?

This maybe? But does anyone take any notice of him anyway?

Mike Bell · 8 Feb 2011, 12:52 (Ref:2827733)

The words 'winnibego boys' did appear in 6hr thread recently, but the reason escapes me........

terence · 8 Feb 2011, 13:58 (Ref:2827778)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Falce

This maybe? But does anyone take any notice of him anyway?

Ah,well,to be honest, NO!

**Peter Mallett** · 8 Feb 2011, 12:54 (Ref:2827737)

Me too. Tim maybe that was the prompt but why the thread?

**Tim Falce** · 8 Feb 2011, 13:00 (Ref:2827745)

Perhaps Robert can tell us.

john ruston · 8 Feb 2011, 13:13 (Ref:2827758)

I supposed he is ****ed off with the them and us attitude that seems to seep onto some of the threads on here.
Historic Racing Gang is inclusive and should not be categorised as us and them.

The bit about Motor Homes etc is the politics of envy and is nonsense.Anyway Mr Farrells is not a Winnybag but much better!

You do what you can afford or are prepared to pay.

Thats life,tough ****.

**Tim Falce** · 8 Feb 2011, 13:38 (Ref:2827765)

I had it tough wen I were a lad.

Al Weyman · 8 Feb 2011, 13:44 (Ref:2827767)

The only thing I have against huge motorhomes has sod all to do with the wealth of the man who owns them just the amount of space they take up in the paddock. I get seriously hacked off when I go to a meeting like I did at Donny not so long ago and we have a clearly marked out patch where we are meant to park our Histo cars its on the finals for all to see, I arrive in good time to find our spot full up with modern minis and their attendant huge American motorhomes and some of us had to park outside on the grass. This is totally unacceptable IMHO and has nothing to do with envy, when paddock space is tight these monsters should be forced to park on the grass not guys with more modestly sized tow vehicles and it also would then mean the guys who race together stay together not half a ruddy mile away in a bog trying to change wheels with a sinking jack also better for the enthusiast to see all the period cars in one designated area. The other thing I dont like is if they leave a noisy generator on while I am trying to sleep. End of rant but you did ask!!

john ruston · 8 Feb 2011, 13:50 (Ref:2827772)

Al,Motorhomes and big transporters blocking paddocks.
Stupid ,couldn't agree with you more.
Should be open paddocks if possible.

Al Weyman · 8 Feb 2011, 14:00 (Ref:2827780)

And as often happens to the lads that have the big uns in our club, they invite me in for refreshments or even breakfast I luv em lol! (As long as there is space in the Paddock).

delta · 8 Feb 2011, 15:08 (Ref:2827820)

Not motor homes again.!!!!! Anyway I started out in motor sport way back in 1970. Flat broke.! Do you know what. Im still broke

**Tim Falce** · 8 Feb 2011, 15:39 (Ref:2827839)

Quote:

Originally Posted by delta

I started out in motor sport way back in 1970. Flat broke.! Do you know what. Im still broke

Yeah yeah, pull the other one and I'll get the violins out for you if you like.

**ghinzani** · 8 Feb 2011, 16:47 (Ref:2827868)

Try the working mans Historic Motorsport then.... WWW.BritishHistoricKartClub.com
Roll up fag and flat cap not mandatory, but advisory.

Alan Raine · 8 Feb 2011, 17:11 (Ref:2827882)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghinzani

Try the working mans Historic Motorsport then.... WWW.BritishHistoricKartClub.com
Roll up fag and flat cap not mandatory, but advisory.

I went to a few Kart meetings at 3 Sisters last year as a friends son was racing. I couldn't quite believe what some people (mainly parents) needed to go racing.

When I raced Formula E in the 80's, fellow racer Mike Newton towed his car around in a converted Sprite Muskateer Caravan. Since winning LeMans etc he's probably changed it by now

johngee · 8 Feb 2011, 15:58 (Ref:2827850)

Quote:

Originally Posted by delta

Not motor homes again.!!!!! Anyway I started out in motor sport way back in 1970. Flat broke.! Do you know what. Im still broke

There's broke, there's flat broke .......and there's M & S broke ....... i.e too broke to buy food in Marks and Spencer.

Alan Raine · 8 Feb 2011, 17:05 (Ref:2827875)

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Originally Posted by johngee

There's broke, there's flat broke .......and there's M & S broke ....... i.e too broke to buy food in Marks and Spencer.

Struggling to get into Aldi's these days

**Adam43** · 8 Feb 2011, 20:34 (Ref:2828011)

This thread must be important, much more important than the others, because it is in CAPITALS!

White flag man · 9 Feb 2011, 08:55 (Ref:2828202)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam43

This thread must be important, much more important than the others, because it is in CAPITALS!

So, they're not socialists, they're capitalists!

**Adam43** · 9 Feb 2011, 19:14 (Ref:2828651)

Quote:

Originally Posted by White flag man

So, they're not socialists, they're capitalists!

Hey this is a fun thread, especially how it has developed.
Frankly I could care less were people's money has come from. I'll drink with anyone.
As for idoits in the paddock, as said above, that is nothing to do with money, racing, or anything. They are just idiots.

**John Turner** · 9 Feb 2011, 09:16 (Ref:2828208)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam43

This thread must be important, much more important than the others, because it is in CAPITALS!

Yes, I have no problem with the thread; Robert's entitled to make his point especially if triggered by the individual, well known for his negativity, others have identified. However, it is shouting a bit at us, so I have changed it to 'normal'!

Al Weyman · 8 Feb 2011, 22:14 (Ref:2828072)

Like the ones that wouldnt move their road cars so their race cars couldnt get into the shared garage without you having to move your race cars and come in through your side Cliff??

Cliff Ryan · 8 Feb 2011, 22:21 (Ref:2828077)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al Weyman

Like the ones that wouldnt move their road cars so their race cars couldnt get into the shared garage without you having to move your race cars and come in through your side Cliff??

Yeah exactly, but luckily they were the exception, they were just complete idiots and couldn't understand simple logic

racerkeke · 8 Feb 2011, 23:29 (Ref:2828111)

This has been a contentious issue forever. My parents used to have a letter to the editor of Track and Traffic magazine posted on the fridge at home which said (and I paraphrase), "I went to the races the other weekend and not only did some of the sports cars arrive on trailers, but some drivers refused to camp at the track like the rest of us. What is the world coming to, when people believe they can only win with a pristine car and are too good to sleep in a tent???" The date on the letter was 1966.

tee hee
keke
Who personally has been doing this way too long to enjoy tenting anymore. Well, I still like it but my aging body doesn't!

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