Historic Rallies - Page 3

retrognome · 18 Jul 2014, 11:48 (Ref:3435118)

After five days of tests, regularities and navigational challenges John Abel and Martyn Taylor continue to lead the 2014 1000 Mile Trial from Alistair Caldwell/Catriona Rings. With not much more than a day to go they must be getting nervous.

john ruston · 18 Jul 2014, 12:10 (Ref:3435120)

So cynical old me.

How do they arrange Able and Caldwell positions to swap before tomorrow ?

Come on John, now he is a good bloke.

Two replicas and may the best man ( John Able) win.

retrognome · 18 Jul 2014, 17:57 (Ref:3435228)

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Originally Posted by john ruston

So cynical old me.

How do they arrange Able and Caldwell positions to swap before tomorrow ?

Come on John, now he is a good bloke.

Two replicas and may the best man ( John Able) win.

Alastair down to 4th at lunchtIme

retrognome · 18 Jul 2014, 21:59 (Ref:3435278)

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Originally Posted by retrognome

Alastair down to 4th at lunchtIme

Now back in second with a day to go. Looking good for Abel/Taylor with over a two minute lead. Image www.retro-speed.co.uk

Derwent Motorsp · 19 Jul 2014, 18:36 (Ref:3435593)

What a fantastic result for Wigton Motor Club crews on the RAC 1000 Mile Trial!
Charles Graves/Ron Palmer second overall (Bentley) and Keith Graham/Sue Hoffmann (Bentley) in seventh place. after 7 days of tests and regularities and 1000 miles in pre war cars!
Well done all!

john ruston · 19 Jul 2014, 21:08 (Ref:3435627)

And I thought they were not real rally's in your opinion!

Surprise what a bit of success does.

Derwent Motorsp · 20 Jul 2014, 09:24 (Ref:3435745)

A bit od a silly comment John. Of course these events are nothing like a 200 mile plot and bash of the 80s etc. We live in different times and such events would be impossible, just as this 1000 Mile Trial is totally different from the original.
The top ten cars on this event had some very good navigators while a lot of the others were just there for the jolly! Ron Palmer has a huge number of successes to his name going back nigh on 50 years including a British Championship sitting in with Malcolm Wilson.
Keeping these old cars going for 7 days was an acheivement.

john ruston · 20 Jul 2014, 16:40 (Ref:3435918)

Think I mentioned very early on it wasn't much of an entry due to date and John Able was probably the best team for the event.

Nice to see the interest in these events let's hope it continues.

retrognome · 20 Jul 2014, 21:55 (Ref:3435998)

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Originally Posted by john ruston

Think I mentioned very early on it wasn't much of an entry due to date and John Able was probably the best team for the event.

Nice to see the interest in these events let's hope it continues.

I presume your mis spelling John's name to make a point?

john ruston · 20 Jul 2014, 22:44 (Ref:3436012)

The spell check changes it!

Perhaps I should have said the good bloke from the Midlands!

gary396 · 22 Jul 2014, 09:41 (Ref:3436587)

1000-Mile Trial video on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rusa...ature=youtu.be

apriliadriver · 23 Jul 2014, 07:04 (Ref:3436924)

Paul Gregory and I ran in the 1000-Mile in his 1936 Invicta 4.5L. It was very well organised and quite demanding - the Regularities and Tests increased in severity as each day went by. Paul and I shared driving/navigating and reached the limit of our competence by Day 4. Our results got better as we went North, and as we went South, so did our placing !

The Abel/Taylor team did really well given that the Lagonda M45 is a long way from the most nimble car, and Martin Taylor is clearly an excellent nav. There was a good mixture of pre-1940 cars from A7s and a Morgan trike to the usual heavy battalion of Bentleys (one or two with PAS ??!) and two magnificent low-chassis Invictas.

The Organisers have taken in the comments we all made and will improve it next year - and it deserves a larger entry list next time round. Highly recommended.
Nick

john ruston · 23 Jul 2014, 07:08 (Ref:3436926)

Going to be a problem with Flying Scotsman at beginning of year and now Alpine Trial moving to September.
Hero and Philip Young are the best organisers of this type of Pre War rallies in UK

Let's hope the calendar isn't flooded to the detriment of all.

retrognome · 23 Jul 2014, 16:29 (Ref:3437071)

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Originally Posted by apriliadriver

Paul Gregory and I ran in the 1000-Mile in his 1936 Invicta 4.5L. It was very well organised and quite demanding - the Regularities and Tests increased in severity as each day went by. Paul and I shared driving/navigating and reached the limit of our competence by Day 4. Our results got better as we went North, and as we went South, so did our placing !

The Abel/Taylor team did really well given that the Lagonda M45 is a long way from the most nimble car, and Martin Taylor is clearly an excellent nav. There was a good mixture of pre-1940 cars from A7s and a Morgan trike to the usual heavy battalion of Bentleys (one or two with PAS ??!) and two magnificent low-chassis Invictas.

The Organisers have taken in the comments we all made and will improve it next year - and it deserves a larger entry list next time round. Highly recommended.
Nick

This I guess would be yourself and the Invicta. Image Retro-Speed Magazine.

apriliadriver · 24 Jul 2014, 07:08 (Ref:3437218)

Pete,
Yes, it sure is. Paul driving on the hillclimb test at Shelsley on a glorious morning. Getting to the hotel at Preston/Garstang in the rush-hour that evening was not quite so enjoyable - pre-war cars are rarely overcooled.
Thanks,
Nick

gary396 · 4 Aug 2014, 20:31 (Ref:3441456)

For information:

HERO Summer Trial (May 2014 I think) currently being featured on Motors TV this week, probably at various times. Haven't seen it yet so can't comment but the Scottish Malts programme they did was quite interesting.

Also the ERA's Alpine Trial has a four-page report and photos in this month's (September!) Classic & Sports Car magazine.

john ruston · 5 Aug 2014, 05:27 (Ref:3441539)

Next years Flying Scotsman has only twenty places left!

Limited 105 car entry.

gary396 · 5 Aug 2014, 07:11 (Ref:3441556)

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Originally Posted by john ruston

Next years Flying Scotsman has only twenty places left!

Limited 105 car entry.

Already in my diary as it's scheduled to pass this way and on to Scarborough & Whitby.

gary396 · 10 Sep 2014, 20:50 (Ref:3451972)

The 1000-Mile Trial will be featured on Motors TV on Friday 12th Sept at approx. 9.30pm (and no doubt various times thereafter).

Derwent Motorsp · 12 Sep 2014, 16:54 (Ref:3452637)

The Solway Historic Rally takes place on October 19th in west Cumbria, based at the Rowrah Kart Circuit. 14 tests in a compact route and the entry fee includes coffee, lunch and a meal at the end. Entry fee is £75 for members and £90 for non members. Details are www.wigtonmc.co.uk, the current MSA Club of the Year.

john ruston · 12 Sep 2014, 19:47 (Ref:3452677)

Now that is value for money!

Derwent Motorsp · 14 Sep 2014, 16:24 (Ref:3453277)

Only ten places left as of yesterday!

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