SLR Fest 16th May Silverstone

[John Clarke]

All the Mog SLRs will be fighting over the same inch of tarmac at the HSCC Silverstone meeting on 16th May.

The Bellingers have been entrusted with Keiths SLR (ooo errr), Rick and Simon in the red beasty and John E and Bill W in the silver arrow.

Can't remember when all three cars had a scap on UK soil - I'm sure somewhere out there can jog my memory

Should be a race not to be missed.

More +4s are out the previous day in the Historic Road Sports and Guards Trophy. For full entry list see here http://www.hscc.org.uk/resources/Provis ... 0%20V1.pdf

And I thought May was going to be a bit dull..............................

[jack bellinger]

As I heard Barry S. say one time... When the Flag Drops the Bu~~ ~~~~ Stops



jack
(hope your gonna be there Bob)

[keith.ahlers]

To the best of my knowledge the three Morgan SLRs have never all raced in the same race or indeed been together at one meeting.

This weekend is therefore a first in 47 years!

Wish I was there to see it.

Have fun,

Keith.

[John Clarke]

Well it really did happen......absolutely fantastic



Here are the boys posing by their steeds - I don't need to name them - check out the reg on Keiths SLR though - great!!!

[John Clarke]

Some more photos taken before the start of the boys in the pit garage - all were a bit nervous - John about the driver change.......



Simon about his engine .........



and Jack on how the chip of his old block could be so many seconds per lap quicker than the old man....I won't say how many seconds!!! Jack was so embarrassed that he couldn't bring himself to appear in the photo - so talking hemets will have to do

[John Clarke]

As for the results - it went green, red, silver. But that doesn't really matter, so here's some more shots

What a great shape Mr Lawrence...



All the bonnets had different bulges



and another shot of the proud pilotes



Thanks to all for making a very memorable day

john

[John Emberson]

I must say that it was an honour & privilege to have taken part in this unique event. We were all worried that Simon & Rick wouldn't make it when they had engine problems during testing & qualifying but then the vagaries of motor racing occurred during the race when they were fine but we went out with a suspected blown head gasket. Anyway, it was very exciting when all three were out on track especially for us when Bill was just ahead of Rick before our engine went. Anyway, it was great to see the Bellinger's go down in history as the winners when the three SLR's finally raced together & we were especially pleased for Jack who looked really chuffed (was it for winning or for how fast Billy went.....)?

It was great to see so many people there for the race, much appreciated!

[Simon Orebi Gann]

A weekend of drama far more interesting and less political than that which seemed to be going on in Monaco....

It was as John says an amazing experience to be a part of. credit goes to everyone for making it happen - to John for getting the silver steed back into racing faster than new owners normally manage, to Rick for getting the fastest lap in the race (by 0.015 second), to Billy for a qualifying time which will be everyone's target for the future, and to all three teams for great generosity in lending each other things all the way through the weekend. at different points we thought there might be anything from zero to three of the cars out.....and then all made the grid.

We look forward to a return match when all three both start AND finish!

Simon

[Bob Bull]

Simon's dramas, the box of beer is upside down which might explain things!!



Billy is not just a great driver!!!


Rick looks either guilty or releived, I don't know which.



Jack looks ................... well like Jack!!

Sorry I could not be there for the great race, but well done to all concerned.

[jack bellinger]

Firstly A BIG Thank You to Sue And Kieth For 2 Great Opportunities
1. Race in the First race That the the 3 Morgan SLR,s Were all together
2. The Chance to Race With my Son at the same time
What a Great Privelidge
I must admit when I got the Pit Board With P1 shown to me A little Smile did appear ( both me ears got stuck to the top of head)
When you look at the photos of the 3 cars There was a Fair amount of Pride For all of us.
It was such a good Atmospere with all the Three Teams We were All Winners
Thank You.. Simon & Kate.. John & Catherine..Kieth and Sue For making this all Happen

Thanks for the Opposition To Bill W And Rick

as for Bill B (thats me Boy).

Chuffed Jack

[keith.ahlers]

Thanks to everyone who posted photos.

Looks like it was a great event.

See you soon.

Keith.

(Sleeping off driving two cars in the Nurburgring 24 hours!)

[Mary Lindsay]

(Sleeping off driving two cars in the Nurburgring 24 hours!)

Surely not both at the same time Keith? !

[Tim Hill]

Awesome pictures - wish I had been there to see it.

Looking forward to catching up with all you proper Morgan +4 drivers (and Bob) in June/July

Best regards

Tim

[Mark Shears]

Hi Tim,

Yes aren't they great. It was a really good weekend and the weather was very kind to us all.

Look forward to seeing you (and Jane?) again this summer.

Cheers

Mark

[RICHARD PLANT]

Also a nice photo of the three SLR’s on page 91 of this week’s Auto Sport. Sorry I couldn’t have been there to watch or take part in the 70's Road sports race but the Plus 8 is still poorly!!! from all accounts it was a great weekend all round with James Patterson taking an overall win with his Moss Box Plus 8 in the Historic road sorts race

Regards

Richard.