graeme Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 Last weekend Sue and I set off for the ‘All British Field Meet’ at Portland International Raceway. The temperature was around 31 degC and made for a pleasant cruise but the heat caused the throttles to stick open while waiting at the border crossing, however, the US border agent was a Brit Car guy and we spent some time discussing the finer points of Lucas electrics! The car was OK while moving so after 350 miles at motorway speeds on the I5 we arrived at PIR for registration. Our son & his wife fortunately live in Portland so accommodation was no problem. Saturday dawned much cooler and cloudier and we arrived at the show to line up with another 10 very impressive TR250s (only 4 TR4/4A?) plus one LHD TR5. Our car created much attention, probably because there are very few non-standard TRs around or possibly the RH steering? Over 850 British cars on display along with classic racing on the circuit and a Land Rover off road experience made for a super event. Celebrating 60 years of the Mini, Paddy Hopkirk was invited to be Guest of Honour at the Banquet in the evening, he gave a fantastic after dinner speech despite the heavens opening and depositing a large amount of rain on the Marquee. Sunday was a swap meet day along with more racing, however the rain, although intermittent, was very heavy. The return journey on Monday was via the country roads of Washington but the rain spoiled what would have been an enjoyable drive. The last night was spent in a ‘luxury’ caboose B&B whish was quite an experience. 860 miles in total and ½ pint of oil used and no coolant lost. Very happy with its first long journey, just the throttles to sort out and find out why they are sticking when hot. Cheers Graeme Parked outside Son's apartment 250 line up TR5 (Love the plate) Interesting PI arrangement on this racing TR6 Paddy Hopkirk In the rain! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 Well done Graeme a great trip. Good pictures too. in Ohio next week - it’s hot there too. H Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 Interesting injection setup on the 5. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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