Joanna Clarke's gird guy

pb btcc · 22 Jul 2001, 20:01 (Ref:120259)

at Knochill Joanna clarke had a grid guy his name was John B&Q and heres prove

http://tocatour.com/gallery/knockhill1/race/image4.htm

http://tocatour.com/gallery/knockhill1/race/image5.htm

Was it better than racing John

hunttheshunt · 22 Jul 2001, 20:41 (Ref:120274)

Well done John! You must have got some stick for that from the gang!

Invincible · 22 Jul 2001, 21:04 (Ref:120281)

Great idea for a caption competiton!

Les · 22 Jul 2001, 21:32 (Ref:120288)

Oh come on you missed the best ones:- John laying seductively on bonnet of car, John trying to stay warm on the grid, Sandra pinching his bum and Corrine rubbing his chest (well it was cold!).

I have to say I laughed so much I nearly wet myself.

John - you are one in a million!

Minardi fan · 22 Jul 2001, 22:02 (Ref:120303)

What a muppet...

Nice one Mr. B&Q sir.

Joanna Clarke · 22 Jul 2001, 22:10 (Ref:120309)

I have to say having only driven the car for the first time ever on Saturday and completing only 30ish laps I may have been rather nervous sat on that grid in the biggest race of my life BUT the image of Johns rear was just tooooooooo much and certainly put a massive smile on my face!!!

P.S Les - you are completely right! I really can't wait to see the pictures of John laying seductively on the bonnet of my car.

It's certainly been a weekend to remember!

Carrie · 22 Jul 2001, 22:40 (Ref:120325)

Just got back from Knockhill and what a great day

John, what did you look like

As you've already seen, there's photos on the digital camera, but it's too late to start downloading those now....just wait til tomorrow. Shame I had the wrong lens on the camera, I couldn't get any of the draped across the bonnet shots. I should also have the race photos developed tomorrow as well.

Bennett Fan · 22 Jul 2001, 23:28 (Ref:120337)

Great weekend. I'm pleased to say i missed the sight of Mr B&Q in his outfit!

I could never look at an AA girl in the same light again.

Les · 23 Jul 2001, 05:31 (Ref:120393)

Quote:

Originally posted by Bennett Fan
I could never look at an AA girl in the same light again.

I could never look at John in the same light again!!!

It left nothing to the imagination and wasn't he getting some stick.

There was one thing wrong though. The red racing boots did not go well - black high heels would have been so much better.

John Batchelor · 23 Jul 2001, 14:09 (Ref:120555)

I have tried high heeled race boots before.....but they do make heel and toe difficult!!

Radisichrox · 23 Jul 2001, 16:07 (Ref:120606)

Joanna- How did you do at Knockhill? I hope you did well!

**bella** · 23 Jul 2001, 20:43 (Ref:120718)

*gathers self together after dying of laughter*
ok, where's my dignity gone?

oh dear. well played john

Lorna · 23 Jul 2001, 21:00 (Ref:120726)

As many people can vouch, I am not left speechless very often. Congratulations John! You win first prize! I have pictures, of his backside too. I'll have to give you some tips on the correct underwear for those lycra suits! (hehehe!). We also need to work on your walk and your posture. Slouching was terrible!

It was great meeting Joanna. Lovely person. Redshoes was ribbing me about our conversation of cocktail dresses, hair and make-up but it isn't often I can actually have a conversation like that with a Touring Car driver! Although, if John carries on I'll be having these conversations with him

Thanks very much for your hospitality and hilarious entertainment this weekend, John

And I believe I am now in the lead with the 'one-upmanship' so I'll be watching my back

fudge · 23 Jul 2001, 22:27 (Ref:120754)

I admit I did stroke John's chest, it was only to find out if the hair was real or a chest wig!

Les · 24 Jul 2001, 05:38 (Ref:120902)

and?

redshoes · 24 Jul 2001, 17:27 (Ref:121173)

Quote:

Originally posted by Invincible
Great idea for a caption competiton!

Already one step ahead of you. As soon as this month's caption competition is over I've go a B&Q one ready.

Where : www.redshoes-racing.com/Competition
When : August
Picture : to be decided - so many to pick from

Prize : signed B&Q cap, B&Q flag, plus anything else I can blag from John
Special Guest Judge : to be confirmed

pb btcc · 24 Jul 2001, 17:29 (Ref:121174)

how about 1 of them inflatable drills

**Craig** · 24 Jul 2001, 18:18 (Ref:121194)

Maybe Les could do the judging, Redshoes ?

WoodyTJ · 24 Jul 2001, 19:36 (Ref:121244)

Glad you both (John and Joanna) had a wonderful weekend

Les · 24 Jul 2001, 20:17 (Ref:121273)

Quote:

Originally posted by Craig Antill
Maybe Les could do the judging, Redshoes ?

Not quite sure about the reasoning here??? Enlighten me please

fudge · 24 Jul 2001, 22:09 (Ref:121320)

I want to say thank you to John B&Q for putting some fun back into BTCC. A very brave man to wear that outfit for so long.
I know you had problems getting into the outfit, how difficult was it to wriggle out of?

John Batchelor · 25 Jul 2001, 09:54 (Ref:121470)

Getting out wasn't the problem that I anticipated, mainly because I went straight back to the truck after the start of race one, as I was struggling to get out, news reached me of the first lap accident and I ripped it off to get down to the pitlane to find out if everyone was ok!

**bella** · 25 Jul 2001, 12:00 (Ref:121520)

good god, john, i hope you put some togs on first..
(sorry, cheap joke..)

John Batchelor · 25 Jul 2001, 14:07 (Ref:121562)

Having in mind that the Lycra suit didn't conceal much....I almost thought why bother!! However, the effects of the alcohol required to go out like that in public had thankfully worn off by that stage!!

redshoes · 1 Aug 2001, 17:41 (Ref:124817)

As promised the B&Q caption comp is now open at www.redshoes-racing.com/Competition. Thanks to Joanna who has agreed to be special guest judge. Enjoy

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