John B&Q

racer69 · 19 Jun 2001, 02:32 (Ref:106713)

Is that his real name

pb btcc · 19 Jun 2001, 14:39 (Ref:106871)

no
Last year he was named John top-gear I have he autograph when he was in fiestias

hunttheshunt · 19 Jun 2001, 18:35 (Ref:106957)

His real name is actually John B-&-Q. He changed it by deed poll i think. Before his original name was John Batchelor, i think. Ask red, he'll know 4 sure. Top bloke too, ive heard!

Minardi fan · 19 Jun 2001, 19:13 (Ref:106984)

He stood in the local elections as John Bachelor. But B&Q is SO much cooler.

Radisichrox · 21 Jun 2001, 22:24 (Ref:108070)

Who is John B&Q??????

kristof14 · 21 Jun 2001, 23:19 (Ref:108086)

he races in the production class of the btcc in a B&Q liveried car. you wont see him on tv tho cos hes always at the back :P

Radisichrox · 22 Jun 2001, 02:24 (Ref:108135)

Quote:

Originally posted by kristof14
he races in the production class of the btcc in a B&Q liveried car. you wont see him on tv tho cos hes always at the back :P

Uh huh, but you see, I live in the U.S. so i'm not too sure what B&Q is. Could somebody tell me???

Kelvin · 22 Jun 2001, 06:54 (Ref:108153)

B&Q site

http://www.diy.com/

HTH

ziggy stardust · 22 Jun 2001, 17:49 (Ref:108338)

Radischrox, B&Q is a very large chain of hardware stores, reputedly paying a fair amount of £ ($ to you

)for John to have his last name the same as theirs.

Radisichrox · 22 Jun 2001, 21:36 (Ref:108412)

Quote:

Originally posted by ziggy stardust
Radischrox, B&Q is a very large chain of hardware stores, reputedly paying a fair amount of £ ($ to you )for John to have his last name the same as theirs.

Ah, okay. Thanks.

Radisichrox · 27 Jun 2001, 12:53 (Ref:110267)

John B&Q lol!
what kind of a person would sell his name to a hardware store? I guess if he was in that big of a need of a sponsor, it's okay.

Lorna · 27 Jun 2001, 17:36 (Ref:110358)

The sponsors want publicity for their money and they have got it. Drivers need sponsors. I think everyone is happy

John B&Q is a good laugh and, to be honest, to change his name to his sponsors totally fits his character - a good laugh and a smashing fella. Very friendly.

Les · 27 Jun 2001, 17:45 (Ref:110370)

and very quiet this week!!

Obviously very busy with the brush and paint.

B.typeR · 27 Jun 2001, 21:12 (Ref:110455)

As Team Manager for Team B&Q I have sent John away for a few days in order that he is totally refreshed for Donnington. With regard to his name changes he will do almost anything for publicity.
With regard to the colour poll, the cars have undergone substantial changes, both colour and decals - only 3 days to the public showing.

knowlesy59 · 27 Jun 2001, 21:30 (Ref:110468)

Quote:

Originally posted by B.typeR
...only 3 days to the public showing.

and counting.i have done some pics of the integra with my own kinda b and q decals buti aint havin a scanner so i can not show all of u people my art.

Minardi fan · 27 Jun 2001, 23:42 (Ref:110526)

*restraint Mark restraint... must NOT make comments about Knowlesy59's art...*

Hunglikeahorse · 28 Jun 2001, 09:17 (Ref:110662)

I am a character, does anybody know why John B & Q is called that as its an unusual name and has got me thinking, its the sponsor maybe or why?? anyone?

redshoes · 28 Jun 2001, 17:22 (Ref:110789)

Read up the page a little. John changed his name by deed pole because of his sponsors B&Q

woodyracing · 29 Jun 2001, 12:06 (Ref:111118)

whats a deed pole ?

maybe i can change my name to Woody Racing

kristof14 · 29 Jun 2001, 23:20 (Ref:111297)

yes u could, but it still wouldnt be as good as the guy who changed his name to "sony playstation"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bennett Fan · 30 Jun 2001, 18:45 (Ref:111525)

Quote:

Originally posted by woodyracing
whats a deed pole ?

It's a guy from Warsaw who has been shot.

kristof14 · 30 Jun 2001, 20:05 (Ref:111559)

HOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHO!!!!!

**touringlegend** · 30 Jun 2001, 23:42 (Ref:111627)

:l augh:

WoodyTJ · 2 Jul 2001, 18:46 (Ref:112191)

Quote:

Originally posted by B.typeR
only 3 days to the public showing.

Was nice to meet you B.typeR and the car looked good!

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