'Holly' Birkett 6 Hour Relay - Silverstone 26th October 2005

Andy Downes · Post by **Andy Downes** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 1:36 pm

Whilst I'm in the mood I thought I'd start a topic to highlight Morgan participation in this year's Birkett 6 Hour Relay at Silverstone 26/10/05.

We normally get a fair number of Morgans turning up to support and enjoy the (confusing) race so a few details may be in order.

Our Miscellany Editor Charles Neal is currently competing in a Fiesta stock-hatch series and was hoping to field a team.

My current understanding is that there are 3 Morgan Teams entered :-

I am honoured to once again be managing
Kate & Simon Orebi Gann's - "Morgans For Fun" equipe
Simon Orebi Gann
Barry Sumner
Paul Burry
Phil Hollins
Kelvin Laidlaw
hopefully Jack or Billy Bellinger

Keith Ahlers - "Morgan Challenge" Team (perhaps KA can fill in the details).

Andy Green - don't know the Team name or drivers (I'm sure AG will oblige).

All supporters are welcome, and the race lasts long enough to have a chat with old friends, a couple of beers, a wander round the circuit, and still see the end of the motor race.

Have Fun
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Chris Acklam · Post by **Chris Acklam** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 1:42 pm

Thanks Andy, I was just about to post asking for details from everyone before I saw yours ...

I shall be along that day to watch, take a few pictures and generally get in the way. Looking forward to it.

Andy Downes · Post by **Andy Downes** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 1:48 pm

Chris Acklam wrote:I shall be along that day to watch, take a few pictures and generally get in the way. Looking forward to it.

Chris - you're more than welcome to come and partake of our hospitality - and you never get in the way.

Have Fun
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Andy Green · Post by **Andy Green** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 5:25 pm

The Morgan Gentlemen Team is

Tony Lees
Peter Sargeant
Frank Grimley
Ray Higgs
Russel Patterson
Andy Green

Team manager Geraint Lewis

Only problem is working out a driver plan that allows for Cigar breaks

Any help or advice appreciated

Russell Paterson · Post by **Russell Paterson** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 8:45 pm

In the process of developing a crash helmet that allows us to smoke on the move! We need to standardise "gauge" though and Sarge is a little under developed in this department!!

James Paterson · Post by **James Paterson** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 7:56 am

Russell - we need a concerted effort to stamp out the two t's we are often awarded in Paterson - THERE IS ONLY ONE!

Leigh Sebba · Post by **Leigh Sebba** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 7:59 am

Private Eye , Classic Car, and other mags have a letters page which specialises in â€˜Pedantic Letter of the Monthâ€™ and I feel I should win that (and Iris agrees !)

But â€“ just so everyone doesnâ€™t take a Wednesday off â€“ shouldnâ€™t this be headed 29 (not 26 ) October

Russell Paterson · Post by **Russell Paterson** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:27 am

Thank you James and, as we are on the subject, there are 2 l's in Russell.....!!

Chris Acklam · Post by **Chris Acklam** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 3:15 pm

Is there a Class A Morgan team this year?

keith.ahlers · Post by **keith.ahlers** » Wed Oct 19, 2005 12:18 am

I've just received the final instructions.

What fun! The three Morgan teams are billetted in Garages 2A, 2B and 2C. The first time in my memory we've all been in the same garage suite.

Lot's of spare parts to share with each other......

See you soon, Keith.

Chris Acklam · Post by **Chris Acklam** » Wed Oct 19, 2005 7:11 am

Who's in your team Keith?

Andy Downes · Post by **Andy Downes** » Wed Oct 19, 2005 4:44 pm

keith.ahlers wrote:Lot's of spare parts to share with each other......

Anybody got a spare 'Class A' axle ???

Have Fun
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keith.ahlers · Post by **keith.ahlers** » Wed Oct 19, 2005 7:31 pm

Nothing wrong with my axle.............

The car returns to Silverstone scene of it's last outing the Willhire 24 hours. Hopefully Billy will have washed it and I've refuelled the car by the time we get there.

The Morgan Challenge team entry is:-
Keith Ahlers
Oliver Bryant
Rick Lloyd
Chris Williams
plus maybe a surprise guest!

See you soon, Keith.

Chris Acklam · Post by **Chris Acklam** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 1:19 pm

Hmm, the weather forecast isn't looking too exciting ... http://uk.weather.com/weather/local/UKX ... e=code&y=0

Mary Lindsay · Post by **Mary Lindsay** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 1:33 pm

Hopefully Billy will have washed it and I've refuelled the car by the time we get there.

I don't think you need worry about washing the car Keith but I would bring along a pair of wellies if I were you.