Hamish Posted July 26, 2021 Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 I have added another of dads films for you to reminisce to its seems even more corny, than the last, if that’s possible can you believe I had to jump through so many hoops to get it out there as people had claimed copyright cheeky devils !!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidBee Posted July 26, 2021 Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 Dunno about corny. Most of the commentary was snappy enough and the Minis and Ford Anglias! The offs, skidding and clusters of cars racing too close for comfort, as well as the clothes, the colours and people. Lot of filming and editing! Nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted July 26, 2021 Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 ...................is it an oil change for the engine; no they will keep the oil and change the engine,,,....................................and there is Mini Juice everywhere Ace commentary Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stillp Posted July 26, 2021 Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 Nothing corny about that Hamish... cheesy perhaps! Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brian -r Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 Brilliant commentary and great racing . Cadwell being my local track reminded me of many happy days of race watching in my youth . Bri Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RAHTR4 Posted July 30, 2021 Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 Excellent, real period stuff with everyone trying very hard...!!! It was interesting to note that in the second to last race a certain "Roy - The Weasel - James" won the race in car number 3. Not sure of the actual date of this meeting, however as the Great Train Robbery took place on the 8th August 1963 it was possibly his last chance to practice his driving skills before that event. He was arrested in December 1963 and had an enforced a holiday at Her Majesty's Pleasure until 1975. Regards, Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4Mal Posted July 30, 2021 Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 Brilliant Hamish and thanks for putting up! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jerrytr5 Posted July 30, 2021 Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 Great stuff Hamish. Think I spotted at least one Rochdale Olympic in action. Why are the mini's described as "Mini S" and not Cooper? Did Cooper come along later or did they not pick up the Cooper tag straight away? Jerry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HSM Posted July 30, 2021 Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 John Cooper started modifying mini's soon after they were produced & became very successful in saloon car racing. Austin/Morris decided there was a market to produce their own tuned version & I believe John Cooper sold the rites of using his name for a few hundred pounds ( he is probably turning in his grave now ). The 'S' was added latter to the competition versions. Harvey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwifrog Posted August 2, 2021 Report Share Posted August 2, 2021 Absolutly brilliant. Thank you Hamish for posting it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianc Posted August 3, 2021 Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 Reminded me of the days when I used to marshal for the 750 Motor Club, which provided in its 750 and 1172 formulae, the least expensive forms of serious motor sport. Good fun, damned cold at times (especially at Silverstone, which was so flat and open), and pretty minimal protection for pit crews and spectators. Cornering by Minis always spectacular as they understeered like mad and hence burned a lot of rubber! Nostalgia - what a great medicine! Thanks, Hamish - much enjoyed. Ian Cornish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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