Spicing Up The Morgan Challenge

Bob Bull · Post by **Bob Bull** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 8:52 pm

Following the success achieved by Bernie in adding a bit of spice to Formula 1, I have been giving some thought on how to bring something similar to Morgan racing.
I rather fancy the idea of tyres that wear our half way through the race requiring a pit stop to change them, I am sure that many of the tyre suppliers would jump at the chance to supply suitable boots - at a reasonable price, of course.

Refuelling would also mix things up a bit, so that is another innovation that can be introduced. This would also help the country's economy as it would provide employment for any number of the current benefit claimants to man the churns.

Deployment of a safety car at regular intervals should also be considered to stop 'certain people' from running away from those less fortunate chaps (and Mary) at the back of the grid.

Plans are already being considered for a 'Drag Increase System' that would allow a boot lid to be raised when someone wants to pass, facilitating the all important 'overtaking' so desired by spectators these days.

The touring car chaps have ballast added to their car if they win, so I am proposing that a suitably obese passenger must be carried following a victory to even up things a bit. (May I make it plain that I do not have any particular individual/s in mind for this job)

Double diffusers, blown exhausts, KERS, F-Ducts and similar devices will be banned to avoid expensive development programmes causing cost to rocket, and maybe pricing out the more impecunious driver.

I hope to have a full set of regulations ready for approval in time to implement them for the Techniques Trophy in August.

I am quite sure that all competitors will welcome these improvements to the present rules.

Comments of a sensible nature are welcome from interested parties.*

Bob

* The use of the word 'sensible' automatically rules out certain people!

Mary Lindsay · Post by **Mary Lindsay** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:06 pm

a 'Drag Increase System' that would allow a boot lid to be raised when someone wants to pass

Most of us don't have a boot lid Bob.......

those less fortunate chaps (and Mary) at the back of the grid.

Graham Hill once said: "You meet a much nicer class of person at the back of the grid."

First thoughts from very sensible Mary

Bob Bull · Post by **Bob Bull** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 9:49 am

Mary Lindsay wrote:Most of us don't have a boot lid Bob.......

Mary,
No worries Bob Bull Enterprises plc offers a wide range of suitable boot lids designed to fit all known Morgan cars. These are available from all stockists who stock the items.
I fully expect Jack to apply for an agency any day now. I am sure he would offer YOU a hefty discount in view of your past relationship.

You of course realise that I never intended you to consider yourself amongst the un sensible types that abound on BHP?

Note for Jack; Drag reduction does not mean you have to stop wearing Sally's dresses.

Leigh Sebba · Post by **Leigh Sebba** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 9:56 am

I think the Morgan |Challenge is ‘spiced up’ at Cadwell where Andy organises a curry meal the night before the race

(Is that comment sensible enough ?)

Bob Bull · Post by **Bob Bull** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 11:08 am

Leigh Sebba wrote:(Is that comment sensible enough ?)

Leigh,
Eminently sensible, but wholly inappropriate. Please confine contributions to matters relevant to the subject under discussion.

I would have thought you would be too busy swatting up your Italian grammar to have time for trivial interjections into important concerns relating to serious Morgan racers only.

Ciao Baby,

Roberto.

Mary Lindsay · Post by **Mary Lindsay** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 5:29 pm

I am sure he would offer YOU a hefty discount in view of your past relationship.

What are you implying??

Bob Bull · Post by **Bob Bull** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 7:20 pm

Mary Lindsay wrote:
I am sure he would offer YOU a hefty discount in view of your past relationship.
What are you implying??

Perhaps I misjudged Jack's boast in regard to past success' he has enjoyed. You know how incoherent he can be, particulary when talking to the Press. I am sure there is no need for you to seek a superinjunction, to quell any adverse publicity regarding your private life.

Reciprocated affection,

Yours for ever (or until my next post upset's you)

Bob.

peter rafter · Post by **peter rafter** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 7:31 pm

Leigh, Mille MiglIa, MAGNIFICO, ma
--not only grammar revision, but also Cantano canzoni
Per esempio
(ti voglio mettere alla prova successiva)

O mio babbino caro
O sole mio
Che gelida manina
Nessun dorma
ma
if you want to confuse the locals
Chi lasciare i cani fuori
ciao

john bevan · Post by **john bevan** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 7:46 pm

Is it not a bit early to be at the Chianti Classico Peter?

peter rafter · Post by **peter rafter** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 7:54 pm

John, Sua mai troppo presto

Leigh,
the 4 ages of a Diva

bel canto
can belto
cant belto
cant canto

Bob Bull · Post by **Bob Bull** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 9:03 pm

Come ben trave pietro parla Italiano, come un nativo del - Borneo.

I speaka da lingo.

john bevan · Post by **john bevan** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 9:39 pm

In vino veritas

Jim Mountain · Post by **Jim Mountain** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 9:48 pm

cornetto! mint choc chip?

jack bellinger · Post by **jack bellinger** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 6:16 am

K

jack

Leigh Sebba · Post by **Leigh Sebba** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:30 am

Pietro Trave (that’s what google translator gives for Peter Rafter) – we need a linguist and John may just be able to squeeze you into the boot of the car.

Yes looking forward to the Italian jaunt – cornetto ice creams, sunshine, spaghetti, Italian cars, prime minister’s parties….. $\:D/$

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