Bell, Magic Mike

[delta]

Most of you know that our Mike Bell is fighting severe cancer at the moment. I know he is in a lot of pain but keeps an eye on us here when he can.To try and keep his spirits up lets post pictures, stories and all the fun we have shared with Mike.
He has just come past start finish line and we are keeping everything crossed and praying he can get through these next few laps.
Mike is fighting with turn in under-steer as the the tyres are shot "come on Mike",Power back on and snap!!! oversteer as he exits the apex through these last few corners,"come on Mike".All this and having to pump the brake pedal as all the the fluid is cooked through this long race "come on Mike",Now running low on fuel and engine coughing and surging," come on Mike". We wait and look on timing screen and there is a shunt at turn 10, oil, all over the track "come on Mike".So we wait and wait for our Magic Mike to come into view,we are all routing for you.You can do this Mike there are many more laps for you to drive."Come on Mike" Keep fighting..

[Cliff Ryan]

Great idea Iain, here's Mike opening the door to one of my favourite weekends ever sharing 'Lairy Canary' at Spa Summer Classic with me arriving just in time, as always

Keep fighting Mike

[Cliff Ryan]

Team Tango at Snetterton for the 360 first time

[Tim Falce]

I spent a day in the safety car with Mike at one of Claire's 6 hour races, it was a real pleasure to be in his company and he's always been a really friendly chap on the other occasions we've met up at various circuits.
As a true racer I'm sure Mike will keep fighting until he triumphantly crosses the finish line winning this race. Keep fighting Mike, you can do it

Iain, that's a wonderful opening post, many thanks for sharing.

[midgetman]

I don't have any photos just great memories. Keep fighting Mike, we're all cheering for you.

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[bauble]

A good bloke. Always in my prayers Mike. God bless you.

1) Safety car driver at Snetterton.

2) A smile to brighten a gloomy paddock.

3) Leading the works Morgan at Silverstone.

[Lancsbreaker]

Haven't spent a lot of time in Mike's company, although I pitched in with servicing duties when he came up to Oulton a good few years ago, and he remained perfectly equable even when one wheel nearly fell off......I don' t "think" it was my fault........


The world's lost a lot of people recently, but we can't afford to lose one of Mike's quality - Keep Fighting, Mike - we're here for you !

[E.B]

I have never met Mike in person but we have exchanged emails and banter within the forum and have always found him helpful cheerful and an all round good bloke, a picture others I have met who know well well have confirmed.
Mike, even from the other end of the world people are hoping and praying for the very best for you. Ten years ago my Mother was given a week to live with advanced breast cancer and after a bit of a fight she is running around like someone half her age now.

Keep fighting Mike. You have a big team of followers and friends here on your side.

[356sc]

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Keep fighting Mike, many many more memories to make!

[zefarelly]

Would love to be able to do this again. keep fighting Mike.

[Tel 911S]

I was doing European Championship Rallies in the 80s .
In 1987 using a Toyota Gt in Gp N 1600 .
At Flanders that year Mike turned up in a Peugeot 205 GtI & beat me to win the class .
I think it must have impressed Peugeot Talbot Sport because next year Flanders became one of their British Championship rounds & about 50 of them were entered on that event .

I am sure that we all wish him well & KEEP FIGHTING MIKE.

[morninggents]

Wishing you all the best. Keep fighting Mike.

[MGDavid]

discussing team tactics with the guest driver (who broke it later).
Keep fighting Mike

[delta]

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My favorite time with Mike at Spa in Gilbert.

[John Turner]

Best wishes and keep fighting, Mike.

[VIVA GT]

I've no photo's to share (and for Bauble to critique!) as I've only 'met' Mike on here where we've shared a few discussions and I have learned a lot about hime from all of your lovely comments.
Keep fighting Mike, you can do this.

[Colin McKay]

Keep fighting Mike, lots more memories to make, but for me they might not better the time you helped me & Delta in the Autosport 3 hour - an insignificant result but a highlight for me as after all the apprehension everything went exactly to plan and your fuel strategy was spot on I think it was the last running of the event, it would have been great to have done it again with what I learnt that day, but sadly no pics.

[bauble]

https://www.jibjab.com/view/make/one...source=cordial

Looking forward to seeing you enjoying a drink again, Mike.

[The SpeCTator]

Come on Mike, motor racing is on hold pending your return.
A paddock is not complete without you.
Keep fighting.
Best wishes.

[bella]

keep going, mike - your humour and considerable intel is being missed

[Peter Mallett]

#keepfightingmike Got very few pics since I usually have the pleasure of sharing the track with Mike. However here's a couple from the Classic 2018.

[Alan Morgan]

Iain asked me to post this picture of Mike with James Paterson



Keep hanging in there Mike and hope to see you soon!

[S griffin]

Here’s to you Mike, everyone wants you back. Still plenty of races to do. You can do it

[Willmaz223]

Keep Fighting Mike!

Plenty more miles left in the tank.

[bauble]

A contribution from Peter O;
I don't like the look of that hammer.