Take a 2019 Tea Break with Delta

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by Mike Harte

As best as I can remember, the restriction was introduced for a short period following a number of some very serious multiple vehicle collisions, often during periods of fog. At the end of the trial period, the then Transport Secretary, Barbara Castle, made the restriction permanent.

However, despite the new restriction, both the M1 and the M4 continued to be used during the cover of darkness (and possibly during daylight, as well) to test cars being prepared for racing. Certainly John Wyer's lads often used the M4 from and back to Slough to give the GT40s a bit of a run out before attending meetings.

Pretty much think that’s the way it happened, Mike. It would have been fun to be overtaken by a GT40 being tested on the M4! Or scary maybe.....

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Incidentally, I've never felt a 2.9 mag quake. I have been in the middle of 5+ magnitude and yes you do feel them.

The earth moved for you then, Peter?

[Peter Mallett]

Old joke.

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Old joke.

And I’m old......

[Gerard C]

Period correct!

[Mike Harte]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

It would have been fun to be overtaken by a GT40 being tested on the M4! Or scary maybe.....

It was both, and in equal measure!

[Gerard C]

My former boss Jacky Setton used his street version on a regular basis. Light green if I'm correct.

[Tim Falce]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Apparently Bob Dunning is worried because a 2.9 mag earthquake shook his house so he's happy that fracking is stopped. Sorry Bob but you need to do some research https://earthquakes.bgs.ac.uk/earthq...uk_events.html a 2+ mag quake happens quite frequently in the UK and in areas where there is no fracking.

The world has gone ****ing mad.

There was an earthquake in Wellington NZ while we were there in September that could be felt, I've just checked to find a record of it but it appears they've had over 100 quakes there in the past 4 weeks so records of that far back are difficult to find.
As you say " The world has gone kin mad"

[delta]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

Pretty much think that’s the way it happened, Mike. It would have been fun to be overtaken by a GT40 being tested on the M4! Or scary maybe.....

Wish my dad was still alive I could of asked him if this was true .

[bauble]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

That’s a myth, from what I was told by Jack. The minister responsible, think Barbara Castle, was already planning the limit introduction. Made a good story though......

Mike, myth or not I remember the fuss it caused at the time, a lot of do-gooders up in arms, so I feel sure that it had an effect on the decision if not the primary cause.

[Mike Harte]

Originally Posted by delta

Wish my dad was still alive I could of asked him if this was true .

Iain, you have my cast iron guarantee that it is true. My chums and I travelled along the Chiswick to Heathrow section of the M4 on a regular basis, usually late at night after we had finished work, some of us in a pub or a restaurant whilst the rest of them also worked evenings.To relax, we would often drive over to the Heathrow Bowling Alley, as it was open 24 hours a day, to have a game, or just pop into Heathrow itself for a coffee and or breakfast.

And on at least two occasions, one of Wyer GT40s blasted past us as if we were standing still, and we weren't hanging about either.

[delta]

I wanted to ask him if it was him driving Mike great story .

[Peter Mallett]

Of course back in the day there was the race to Bristol from the Chequered Flag in Chiswick.

[delta]

I’m parked up at Palencia . Blooming cold last night in the back of Delta truck . My crew that we’re on ferry Monday had an awful journey home think the sea was a bit choppy. My turn tonight although the wind seems a lot calmer at moment . I have had time to come of the motorway back this year . Stopped in Caceres and now Palencia both lovely towns . One day I will take Mrs Delta on a tour around Europe there is so much more to look at than race circuits and motorway services . One day ????.

[Mike Bell]

Hope the crossing is OK- just checked the shipping forecast for Bay of Biscuit..... According to Britney the ferry departed early in an attempt to miss the worst.

Forecast for ‘Wight’ not so bad but don’t think it’s going to be flat calm crossing for all the race trucks waiting at Ouistreham.....

Kwells at the ready!

[GORDON STREETER]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

Hope the crossing is OK- just checked the shipping forecast for Bay of Biscuit..... According to Britney the ferry departed early in an attempt to miss the worst.

Forecast for ‘Wight’ not so bad but don’t think it’s going to be flat calm crossing for all the race trucks waiting at Ouistreham.....

Kwells at the ready!

Done that trip a few times Mike, I think that I can only remember one decent trip in the last 5 years. I first used that route in 1972 an vowed that I would never use it again

[Gerard C]

Le Mans 66, the movie. Who will watch this one?

[Willmaz223]

Originally Posted by Gerard C

Le Mans 66, the movie. Who will watch this one?

Maybe.

Nobody to go with unfortunately so maybe a DVD one.

[delta]

Well that was the worst crossing for me . I won’t go into detail . Just got home and sure is nice to have a cup of tea and some toast . Full report on the delta tour later . Night all

[Tel 911S]

Originally Posted by Gerard C

Le Mans 66, the movie. Who will watch this one?

There has been a thread going on this one .https://tentenths.com/forum/showthread.php?t=154142

First heard about it a few years ago when it was going to be called
"Go Like hell". And had the producers contact us about some cars for the filming.
But the original story line was dropped & they invented some story about an American car company got an American car racer to design & build an ALL American car to win at LeMans .

[Alan Morgan]

Originally Posted by Gerard C

Le Mans 66, the movie. Who will watch this one?

I went to the real Le Mans '66 - the only time I've ever been...

[Gerard C]

Tanks Tel and Alan. Thought original title was " Ford vs Ferrari" in some countries. I'll go and watch as there are not so many occasions to have a dedicated movie. Just have to find a huge screen like Kinopanorama or Grand Rex in Paris. Starts today! Gentlemen… fasten your seat belts!

[justracing]

Originally Posted by Alan Morgan

I went to the real Le Mans '66 - the only time I've ever been...

That's impressive, judging by the trailers for the film I don't think I'll bother. Looks like atypical US bilge.

[Peter Mallett]

The office is planning on going next week. Yes, it is a bit 'mercan but then again there will be racing cars even if only in "demo" mode.

[Gerard C]

OK the teaser looks a bit like a mix of Le Mans and Days of thunder with some Coke sponsoring. Thats Hollywood, ya no… Anyway I'll go, being no more French won't moan! Esquimaux, chocolats glacés, caramels Dupont d'Isigny, bonbons…