Croft competitors from 60s & 70s

Metroman · 17 Jul 2010, 17:42 (Ref:2728124)

To tie in with the forthcoming Croft Nostalgia weekend, I'm trying to contact a few of the names from the past, particularly the York crowd such as Bill wood, John Coulter and Mike (Max) Rheinhard. I have the details for a number of the North East competitors who we still see at Croft on occassion but would welcome any other info to enable me to send an invite to the event.
For all you nostalgia buffs the meeting is the 7th & 8th August with HSCC championships, militaria and numerous car club displays. Should be good.
Have a look at www.croftsupportersclub.com

Terry Wright

p261brm · 18 Jul 2010, 10:58 (Ref:2728401)

These might help, Peter Humble, doubtfull now lives in Goa, John Bosomworth, last heard of Burley in Wharfedale, John Bosomworth Caracars Ltd. Brian Robinson, Byker Hill Garage Newcastle, Ken Walker last heard Pately Bridge Nidderdale, Peter Smith N. Yorks David Welpton Hull or Spain.
Trevor Twaites, the last 3 named I have their addresses, but would of course contact them first befoe releasing them. Both pics 1971

Humble B19, Robbinson B16, Walker B16 #7 Smith/Welpton B8
Bosomworth, Humble, Peter Hanson? sadly no longer wirh us

Metroman · 19 Jul 2010, 08:36 (Ref:2728887)

Thanks for your response and, yes, I would love their addresses particularly Ken Walker who I fondly remember putting the cat among the pidgeons with messrs Barton, Bell & Clacher when he raced the Mini.

DFP · 22 Jul 2010, 18:37 (Ref:2730760)

Terry,
David Muter, an occasional poster on here lives in the canaries
Andy Barton i'm told is in florida,Cedric bell whom i met many years ago at Andy's garage was at the time in canada , however i'm sure someone will have more up to date info on the last two.

Gerry Taylor · 22 Jul 2010, 19:22 (Ref:2730783)

Quote:

Originally Posted by DFP

Terry,
David Muter, an occasional poster on here lives in the canaries
Andy Barton i'm told is in florida,Cedric bell whom i met many years ago at Andy's garage was at the time in canada , however i'm sure someone will have more up to date info on the last two.

Try searching for Cedric Bell, at Bells Garage, Carlisle. Thats where he had his garage, albeit many years ago. Someone may know of his whereabouts.
Good Luck

Gerry Taylor · 23 Jul 2010, 18:56 (Ref:2731359)

Sorry guys, Sedric Bell passed away last year from Parkinsons Disease.
I raced against him often. He was a very quiet chap, but he knew how to handle a race mini. Sad loss. Not many of us left now.

big andy · 23 Jul 2010, 21:30 (Ref:2731472)

is there any one with any saloon grid photos from croft mid 70s

please post

Gerry Taylor · 24 Jul 2010, 18:31 (Ref:2731799)

A good start could be;
www.racing70s.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk
great site, all about CROFT. Maybe you've already been there, if so, sorry i havn't any better ideas matey.

Metroman · 26 Jul 2010, 10:40 (Ref:2733212)

Hi Andy,

Try Tony Todd. I'll introduce you at the next Croft meeting,

Terry

big andy · 26 Jul 2010, 20:18 (Ref:2733604)

cheers Terry

big andy · 26 Jul 2010, 20:23 (Ref:2733607)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerry Taylor

A good start could be;
www.racing70s.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk
great site, all about CROFT. Maybe you've already been there, if so, sorry i havn't any better ideas matey.

thanks gerry yes i have seen this site in fact im on it as a five year old

http://www.racing70s.pwp.blueyonder....ns/mini_05.htm

and this is me 34 years later
http://www.ianhardy.net/gallery/main..._itemId=106690

old man · 27 Jul 2010, 09:07 (Ref:2733877)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerry Taylor

A good start could be;
www.racing70s.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk
great site, all about CROFT. Maybe you've already been there, if so, sorry i havn't any better ideas matey.

Great site, tried to email but Mailer-Daemon does not like it, any alternative known?

Gerry Taylor · 3 Aug 2010, 10:51 (Ref:2738679)

Hi matey, just clicked on your post, and got straight into the site?
Try again maybe.

Gerry Taylor · 3 Aug 2010, 10:55 (Ref:2738682)

Quote:

Originally Posted by big andy

thanks gerry yes i have seen this site in fact im on it as a five year old

http://www.racing70s.pwp.blueyonder....ns/mini_05.htm

and this is me 34 years later
http://www.ianhardy.net/gallery/main..._itemId=106690

Ian, isn't that car what we used to call a mini? You know, came out of british leyland, small, driven by a bloke called Baldwin, and Hopkirk................

Bit different in my day matey what?

old man · 6 Aug 2010, 16:11 (Ref:2740490)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerry Taylor

Hi matey, just clicked on your post, and got straight into the site?
Try again maybe.

Not sure if that comment was intended for my info but had no trouble getting on the site, interesting stuff, it was the email to contact the site that did not work

tony griffiths · 6 Aug 2010, 21:35 (Ref:2740665)

any contact with the weekend entry list ? Seems to be very poor promotion .........

Metroman · 10 Aug 2010, 14:28 (Ref:2742479)

Just as a follow up to my initial post, on Saturday morning at Croft I bumped in to Roy Snuggs who was accompanied by no less than Ken Walker. I was therefore able to invite Ken to the Sunday gathering of 'old' drivers. Those attending, and bear in mind I was keeping it low key in this 1st year,
Jim Adamson
Ron Harper
Jimmy Blumer
Andrew Barton
John Blades
John Absalom
Michael Starkey
John Simpson
Dave Manners
Alex Clacher
Keith Bowmaker
Geoff Temple
Ted Payne
Tony Sugden
John Macdonald
Brian Morris
Jeff Wilson
Joe Lanny
Ronnie Whitaker
Ken Walker

Quite a collection!

By the way, there were one heck of a lot of press releases sent out but one can't always get editors to use them plus the Tall Ships at Hartlepool took all the TV time. despite that there was a good spectator attendance. Watch out for next year. Any offers of Sponsorship?

old man · 13 Aug 2010, 09:29 (Ref:2743967)

Did Roy Snuggs work with Richard Simms for a while?

Metroman · 13 Aug 2010, 10:17 (Ref:2743986)

Yes he did. His son, Richard, competed in Formula Renault for a while as well.

old man · 14 Aug 2010, 09:47 (Ref:2744472)

Thanks, that puts a name to a face in my memory.

Richard had a crew of weekend warriors and others and Roy was one that I could not put a name to. Another was the father of Jody Firth, now racing GT and sportscars and his engine man was Frank Kelly who also did work for many northern racers. If I recall correctly his partner in the B19 and B23 and a few of his many deals was David Sugden, father of Tim who also raced a clubmans car in the 70s and a Ginetta in prodsports. Brian Martin was building and rebuilding cars on Pete Smith's farm and was also involved in this crew of enthusiasts. The Chevron on the home page of the 70s website is Richards and the sponsor was Simon James Motors who sold exotic cars from somewhere near Skipton

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