SILVERSTONE CLASSIC - Page 14

brands · 30 Jul 2019, 19:06 (Ref:3920440)

Slowly working through Saturdays. A tad damp for the Woodcote/Stirling Moss and HSCC Thundersports

brands · 30 Jul 2019, 20:57 (Ref:3920460)

One of the highlights of this years Classic was the huge and varied F2 grid, cracking races which reminded me of the Easter meetings at Thruxton back in the day.

andy97 · 30 Jul 2019, 22:19 (Ref:3920464)

Quote:

Originally Posted by brands

One of the highlights of this years Classic was the huge and varied F2 grid, cracking races which reminded me of the Easter meetings at Thruxton back in the day.

Got to love a grid full of F2s with different chassis! And the Easter meeting at Thruxton on TV (BBC Grandstand) is one of my earliest motor racing memories, inc Gerry Marshall starring in one of the support races.

midgetman · 31 Jul 2019, 06:00 (Ref:3920490)

I used to have an Aquila (Shrike predecessor) and it was seriously unpleasant to drive in rain like that. The monocoque was only about two thirds the width of that curvey bodywork, and the undertrays just channelled cold water up into my lap.

Yuck!

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Mike Bell · 31 Jul 2019, 09:55 (Ref:3920519)

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Originally Posted by midgetman

I used to have an Aquila (Shrike predecessor) and it was seriously unpleasant to drive in rain like that. The monocoque was only about two thirds the width of that curvey bodywork, and the undertrays just channelled cold water up into my lap.

Yuck!

The Shrike does look slightly bizarre when racing in the wet! A trifle unkindly, I heard the Caddy Le Monstre being compared to a boat when seen driving between the paddocks in pouring rain. Kudos to Derek for driving it to Silverstone for the meeting, and I reminded the individual that made the boat comment that Bugatti also utilised unusual bodywork at Le Mans.....

drbob · 31 Jul 2019, 14:30 (Ref:3920543)

in the 1961 Lotus Elite entered in both the pre 63 GT and pre 66 GT races

**Peter Mallett** · 31 Jul 2019, 14:34 (Ref:3920544)

Well done, glad you enjoyed the event.

drbob · 31 Jul 2019, 14:43 (Ref:3920547)

delta in the F3 and other assorted photos

drbob · 31 Jul 2019, 14:47 (Ref:3920548)

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Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Well done, glad you enjoyed the event.

It was excellent Peter.
A dry race on Sunday made my trip worthwhile

Willmaz223 · 31 Jul 2019, 15:23 (Ref:3920554)

Silverstone Classics Youtube has started to put full race highlights of every race I gather on there channel.

Good move I think.

Willmaz223 · 31 Jul 2019, 15:28 (Ref:3920555)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbWhF1msgq0&t=220s

Link to F3 Race 1

Mike Bell · 31 Jul 2019, 17:33 (Ref:3920569)

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Originally Posted by drbob

It was excellent Peter.
A dry race on Sunday made my trip worthwhile

It was great to meet you, and glad you enjoyed the event! The dry Sunday race was unexpected by many and so a bit of a bonus.

Please keep us informed of any future outings back home in your other lovely cars.....

Willmaz223 · 31 Jul 2019, 17:57 (Ref:3920575)

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Originally Posted by Mike Bell

The dry Sunday race was unexpected by many and so a bit of a bonus.

Indeed.Brilliant race aswell.Battle for 3rd between the Dodds and Minshaw was great.

grantp · 31 Jul 2019, 19:26 (Ref:3920586)

I wish I had realised that you were at Donington for the MGCC meeting Bob.

I was there for a Hog Roast with some folks I know while you were out in the 3hr relay on Saturday night.

Oh well. Next time.

drbob · 31 Jul 2019, 19:59 (Ref:3920588)

Yes grantp. I should have made mention of it on ten tenths at the time
I will post up some videos as soon as I get a chance
I am starting on a 7 day hike on the Coast to Coast walk tomorrow so depending on the wifi hopefully I will do that shortly

drbob · 31 Jul 2019, 20:04 (Ref:3920589)

Mike if I could post up my facebook page you could see some of the cars I have restored.
Or go to page at Robert Ingram Historic Motorsport, a work in progress.
Delta, I think, is trying to persuade me to do the prelim races to maybe get an entry to the Le Mans Classic next year.
Very tempting

brands · 31 Jul 2019, 20:25 (Ref:3920593)

A batch from the RAC TT pre 63GT:

grantp · 31 Jul 2019, 20:42 (Ref:3920594)

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Originally Posted by drbob

Mike if I could post up my facebook page you could see some of the cars I have restored.
Or go to page at Robert Ingram Historic Motorsport, a work in progress.
Delta, I think, is trying to persuade me to do the prelim races to maybe get an entry to the Le Mans Classic next year.
Very tempting

Ooh. Now that would be interesting.

I've never been to the Classic but did visit the 24hr in, iirc, 1974 or 1975 albeit as a purveyor of nicnaks and T-shirts and stuff.

I'll try to dig out the pic or two that I have when "doing" the Mulsanne straight in the wrong direction in Delta's truck.

Maybe team up with "Le Monstre" in some way?

delta · 1 Aug 2019, 06:44 (Ref:3920621)

Good luck Bob and Kev . We need to start up new thread so you can keep us updated . 👍

**Peter Mallett** · 1 Aug 2019, 11:48 (Ref:3920649)

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Originally Posted by delta

Good luck Bob and Kev . We need to start up new thread so you can keep us updated . 👍

Done: https://tentenths.com/forum/showthread.php?t=154339

brands · 1 Aug 2019, 18:31 (Ref:3920702)

A couple of batches from Saturday evening, first the pre war cars:

brands · 1 Aug 2019, 18:33 (Ref:3920703)

and an attempt at shooting the endurance cars, not shot manual for some time and itshows:

dwh43scale · 1 Aug 2019, 21:01 (Ref:3920728)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/dwh38/albums

Slowly getting there ... F1 Saturday race in the rain - really photogenic (though maybe not so nice to drive in) and Masters Historic Sports Cars albums now on Flickr.

john ruston · 2 Aug 2019, 07:09 (Ref:3920779)

Festival is the best thing in UK Historic racing!
Certain things get to you like car parking for teams but it’s not that big deal
Not impressed with the Pre War Race set up
Letting specials in with real cars does not work from an owners point of view and should have two podiums .The finish between the real cars where PBE beat Mr Birch on the line was really good
It’s not a deal breaker but a third of the cars were specials so they are needed for financial reasons.
The Pre 63 race is very good but needs more entrants.
We were pleased that our knackered old driver managed to win the 356 set to!
A great weekend for my second race meeting of year
Next and last one will be Spa!
Back to LMC next year.

Willmaz223 · 2 Aug 2019, 09:38 (Ref:3920799)

Quote:

Originally Posted by john ruston

Festival is the best thing in UK Historic racing!
Certain things get to you like car parking for teams but it’s not that big deal
Not impressed with the Pre War Race set up
Letting specials in with real cars does not work from an owners point of view and should have two podiums .The finish between the real cars where PBE beat Mr Birch on the line was really good
It’s not a deal breaker but a third of the cars were specials so they are needed for financial reasons.
The Pre 63 race is very good but needs more entrants.
We were pleased that our knackered old driver managed to win the 356 set to!
A great weekend for my second race meeting of year
Next and last one will be Spa!
Back to LMC next year.

Did look a bit odd having nearly lookalike GP cars in the same race as normal road cars.The speed difference was frightening.I don't mind having Specials such as the Bentley that won overall.From a spectators POV they look incredible and sound just as good.

Makes the Pre War grid one of the best.Variety you won't find anywhere else.

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