Foulston's renamed?

Dave Brand · 17 Apr 2005, 18:06 (Ref:1280557)

On the map used in the Oulton programme Foulston's is now labelled "Britten's" (with the inverted commas).

I don't recollect any announcement of a name change, nor have I any notion who the 'Britten' it's named after might be.

Anybody know anything about this?

Jim Lamb · 17 Apr 2005, 18:12 (Ref:1280561)

A google search revealed the following;

"Jonathan Palmer and two partners John Britten[U] and Peter Ogden have bought Brands Hatch, Cadwell Park, Oulton Park and Snetterton - Jan 5th 2004."

I suspect that at other MSV circuitsthere will soon be an Ogden Corner and Palmers???

R's Jim Lamb

chezza · 17 Apr 2005, 18:25 (Ref:1280565)

As long as they don't rename the Kentagon...!

Mark Mitchell · 17 Apr 2005, 19:36 (Ref:1280607)

Hmmmm!

Palmer's Hill Bend does have a ring to it!

Dave Brand · 17 Apr 2005, 20:18 (Ref:1280644)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Lamb

"Jonathan Palmer and two partners John Britten[U] and Peter Ogden have bought Brands Hatch, Cadwell Park, Oulton Park and Snetterton - Jan 5th 2004."

Thanks! I wonder why they would want to get rid of the name 'Foulstons'?

diz · 17 Apr 2005, 21:23 (Ref:1280690)

Does that mean Fosters will now go, as it was named after Rex Foster - the original manager 50 years ago.
Also, as the Old Hall vanished before the circuit opened ................... and it's hundreds of years since any Druids have been about ............. and I haven't a clue who Denton was - or for that matter which bit of the circuit some people refer to as Dentons.

Hepatic · 17 Apr 2005, 22:39 (Ref:1280733)

...and when was the last time anyone saw a "deer leap"?

Mike Kelly 1 · 17 Apr 2005, 23:26 (Ref:1280752)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Brand

Thanks! I wonder why they would want to get rid of the name 'Foulstons'?

Couldn't be that Foulstons used to have some thing to do with the previous owners of Oulton, Brands etc (Nicola springs to mind)

**Stephen Green** · 18 Apr 2005, 06:55 (Ref:1280914)

The Foulston Centre at Brands Hatch was renamed the MSV Centre last year. I guess you have to expect new owners to change a few things every now and then.

Andrew Kitson · 18 Apr 2005, 07:38 (Ref:1280938)

John Britten was a very quick modsports driver back in the mid-late 60s, embarassing many an E-type, big Healey etc with his MG Midget. Jonathan Palmer too started in Modsports with his Marcos in '76/'77.

diz · 18 Apr 2005, 09:54 (Ref:1281033)

So could MSV stand for Mod Sports Vehicles?

Flagman · 18 Apr 2005, 09:54 (Ref:1281034)

...and when was the last time anyone saw a "deer leap"?

or even as some programmes have labeled it 'Dear Leap' - though I guess as many drivers have found, that is probably a more accurate description!

ss_collins · 18 Apr 2005, 09:57 (Ref:1281036)

On that basis I want Silverstone National circuit named sideways playground.

MikeM · 18 Apr 2005, 10:05 (Ref:1281045)

Oh Diz, Dentons is the brow just before Cascades - just where the flagpoint is.

diz · 18 Apr 2005, 11:01 (Ref:1281105)

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeM

Oh Diz, Dentons is the brow just before Cascades - just where the flagpoint is.

Thanks Mike, but who the heck is / was Denton?

MikeM · 18 Apr 2005, 11:21 (Ref:1281123)

To be honest, I don't know - I guess it could be after Jean Denton, an ex rally driver. I think she died a few years ago.

Chris Hobson · 18 Apr 2005, 12:07 (Ref:1281162)

But how many of you have the original Blaster Bates' recording of "The naming of Knicker Brook"??? - I still have the LP and a superb, if non-PC, laugh it is too.

Chris Hobson
National Chairman BMMC

ensign14 · 18 Apr 2005, 13:17 (Ref:1281228)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hepatic

...and when was the last time anyone saw a "deer leap"?

Oesterreichring, 1987.

**Asp** · 18 Apr 2005, 13:46 (Ref:1281245)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Hobson

But how many of you have the original Blaster Bates' recording of "The naming of Knicker Brook"??? - I still have the LP and a superb, if non-PC, laugh it is too.

Dad found the LP and sent a CD copy of it down to me earlier this year - I think the housemates wondered what I was finding so funny

Pistonbroke · 18 Apr 2005, 14:58 (Ref:1281306)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hepatic

...and when was the last time anyone saw a "deer leap"?

Loton Park 2004!

Dave Brand · 18 Apr 2005, 17:45 (Ref:1281462)

I've heard 'Bailey Bridge' may be renamed.......

Dave Brand · 18 Apr 2005, 17:49 (Ref:1281465)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew Kitson

John Britten was a very quick modsports driver back in the mid-late 60s, embarassing many an E-type, big Healey etc with his MG Midget.

That started the wheels of my memory turning very slowly. A quick search on Yahoo confirmed my suspicions......that'll be the John Britten who designed the Arkley SS then!

http://www.arkleyss.com/

bluebeard · 19 Apr 2005, 11:41 (Ref:1281998)

Chris
I also have copy of Blaster Bates (full set) including 'Naming of Knicker Brook' and you are correct its totally brilliant (you say its not PC? so what... not going to stop anyone listening + laughing)

diz · 19 Apr 2005, 12:30 (Ref:1282036)

Why not recognise a stalwart of over 50 years - since day one - organising at Oulton Park?
I suggest naming a corner Dooleys. It would also give the commentary team plenty of 'pun opportunities'

MikeM · 19 Apr 2005, 12:46 (Ref:1282045)

That would be a nice one Diz

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