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by Bob Bull
Sat Jun 24, 2023 5:40 pm
Forum: On track
Topic: Web site updates
Replies: 28
Views: 2567

Re: Web site updates

Jim, I agree there was a lot of doping around at the time, although it was beginning to get more dangerous to do so, ie being caught, however, in Armstrong' case it was at whole new level, if I understand it right, a professional approach that was the basis for his success. Much like Russia always c...
by Bob Bull
Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:06 am
Forum: On track
Topic: Web site updates
Replies: 28
Views: 2567

Re: Web site updates

In 2003 Tour d France the 3rd stage was a 'Team Time Trial', where the whole team rode as one, the first five riders across the line were all given the same time, which was added to their overall time. This often lead to the first five places in the race being the five teem members. As Lance Armstro...
by Bob Bull
Mon Jun 19, 2023 6:23 pm
Forum: On track
Topic: Web site updates
Replies: 28
Views: 2567

Re: Web site updates

No outside assistance was allowed, one leading rider had his front forks break, and persuaded a local blacksmith to let him use his workshop to repair them, which he duly did doing all of he wok himself. He was disqualified because the blacksmith's young son worked the bellows on the forge.
by Bob Bull
Fri Jun 16, 2023 10:48 am
Forum: Loose torque
Topic: I'm Sure I Know That Face.
Replies: 13
Views: 1157

Re: I'm Sure I Know That Face.

Hi Bob, To be honest, I didn't had any idea that your stuff is for sale. Do you come to Mogfest at Brooklands? If so, maybe we can discuss the options. Best regards, Machiel. Machiel, I have not thought of selling the items, it was just a passing notion when replying to you post. With four daughter...
by Bob Bull
Fri Jun 16, 2023 10:40 am
Forum: Loose torque
Topic: I'm Sure I Know That Face.
Replies: 13
Views: 1157

Re: I'm Sure I Know That Face.

Hi, John, I still recall a few 'adventures' we had together. That was before your Transportation to Australia, of course, thank goodness we no longer rely on schooners to bring us news from Down Under. Should anyone would like to know how motorsport was back in the 50's then I can recommend the foll...
by Bob Bull
Thu Jun 08, 2023 12:21 am
Forum: Loose torque
Topic: I'm Sure I Know That Face.
Replies: 13
Views: 1157

Re: I'm Sure I Know That Face.

Machiel, I'm glad you enjoyed the article, I am happy to be able to add some insight on what was a terrible day for motor sport. I do wonder what to do with the ticket and such, as no one in the family is interested, and, in a way are of historic interest, especially when linked to the story, they m...
by Bob Bull
Wed Jun 07, 2023 12:28 am
Forum: Loose torque
Topic: I'm Sure I Know That Face.
Replies: 13
Views: 1157

Re: I'm Sure I Know That Face.

Leigh, there was only one OSCA entered for he race, a private entry by an American, Edgar Fronteras. The drivers were Guilo Cabianca, and Giuseppe Scorbati. Cabianca was a quite well known driver, very experienced. The car finished in11th place on 256 laps.19 cars were classified as finishers and tw...
by Bob Bull
Fri May 26, 2023 1:18 am
Forum: Loose torque
Topic: melancholy
Replies: 5
Views: 787

Re: melancholy

I suppose you two do not appreciate Shakespeare either?
by Bob Bull
Thu May 25, 2023 6:35 pm
Forum: On track
Topic: Web site updates
Replies: 28
Views: 2567

Re: Web site updates

Macklin, once described the difference between himself and Stirling Moss, He, Macklin could drive flat out for three laps, Moss could do it all race.

I saw him win the Daily Express International Trophy. for HWM in 1952, my first visit to Silverstone.
by Bob Bull
Thu May 25, 2023 6:35 pm
Forum: On track
Topic: Web site updates
Replies: 28
Views: 2567

Re: Web site updates

Oops!
by Bob Bull
Thu May 18, 2023 10:35 am
Forum: Loose torque
Topic: melancholy
Replies: 5
Views: 787

Re: melancholy

I don't recall the start too well, as the red lights turned to green, And all those early laps I ran are just vague memories, barely seen. Ah! but so well do I remember the sheer joy of getting up to speed. The constant raging urge and addiction that all young racers need. I had my time in the limel...
by Bob Bull
Thu May 18, 2023 9:40 am
Forum: Loose torque
Topic: I'm Sure I Know That Face.
Replies: 13
Views: 1157

Re: I'm Sure I Know That Face.

Simon, earlier this year I received an email from the chap who wrote the article, asking if I would give an interview on my experience in 1955. He had been commissioned to write a piece on the accident for Road & Track's 100th Le Mans Anniversary edition, and was asked if he could find any eye w...
by Bob Bull
Wed May 17, 2023 12:33 am
Forum: Loose torque
Topic: I'm Sure I Know That Face.
Replies: 13
Views: 1157

I'm Sure I Know That Face.

Keen eyed types might recognise someone featured in the this article. https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadandtrack.com%2Fcar-culture%2Fa43592715%2Fwitness-deadliest-crash-racing-history-le-mans-1955%2F&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cc20520b51c514a88d01c08db544bd5f1%7C84...
by Bob Bull
Sat May 13, 2023 10:23 pm
Forum: On track
Topic: Web site updates
Replies: 28
Views: 2567

Re: Web site updates

https://photos.app.goo.gl/vzoPMpU1cmZ8FLe78
I left the photography to Chris (never a bad thing to do), if you were at Thruxton, you will understand why.
by Bob Bull
Thu May 04, 2023 12:27 pm
Forum: On track
Topic: VSCC Morgans
Replies: 2
Views: 547

VSCC Morgans

For any interested parties I have set up an album of various Morgans racing at the April VSCC Silverstone meeting, where it was good to see Alan, Phillip, Mark, Johnny, and Richard.

Cheers,

https://photos.app.goo.gl/1fML2XvsyDFoxDcs5