2005 British GT Championship - Silverstone 13th August

keith.ahlers · Post by **keith.ahlers** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 9:53 pm

The 10th round of the British GT championship takes place at Silverstone on the GP circuit this Sunday 13th August. Oliver Bryant and I will be running The Aero 8GT once again.

Testing on Friday, Qualifying on Saturday and a two hour race on Sunday. A refuelling pit stop will be required for the Aero and most other cars.

One of the two drivers celebrates his 50th Birthday on Sunday so let's hope for a good result!

Best wishes, Keith.

Chris Acklam · Post by **Chris Acklam** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 10:02 pm

Good luck, Keith (for both events...)

Chris

Leigh Sebba · Post by **Leigh Sebba** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 8:40 am

I know Oliver looks young for his age but thatâ€™s amazing. And golly â€“ that must mean Grahame Bryant is about 80 years old

Will the birthday cake come out during the pit stop â€“ or arenâ€™t lighted candles allowed in the pit lane ?

Anyone else got any silly comments to make on Keithâ€™s posting ?

Congratulations â€“ I wonder whatâ€™s the percentage of over 50s in the Mog series ?

Mary Lindsay · Post by **Mary Lindsay** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 8:49 am

â€“ that must mean Grahame Bryant is about 80 years old

I wonder what is the percentage of over 80s in the series...............

Leigh Sebba · Post by **Leigh Sebba** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 4:40 pm

Thatâ€™s quite a silly comment Mary.

My mummy told me itâ€™s impolite to ask a lady her age, so I canâ€™t answer your question.

Mary Lindsay · Post by **Mary Lindsay** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 5:33 pm

Do you mean you think I am the only one likely to be over 80 years old ???????
I am sure your Mummy would have something to say about a remark like that!

keith.ahlers · Post by **keith.ahlers** » Sun Aug 14, 2005 10:38 pm

We finished, but not where we wanted to be.

Oliver was lying second after sixteen laps when the gear change linkage broke. It took Billy and Ian eighteen minutes to repair it in the pit lane. We rejoined last but got back to eighth in Class for one championship point..

Very disapointing, as the gearbox has just been back to the manufacturer for an overhaul.

Thanks to so many people, Morgan owners and others, who expressed support and made kind comments about the Aero over the weekend.

Best wishes, Keith.

Chris Acklam · Post by **Chris Acklam** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 7:27 am

That's very bad luck Keith. Impressive to get the car back on track so quickly but a shame when you were so well positioned.