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Seems there will be a few of these threads, which is great because I always enjoy looking at them  I've got a bit of time so I thought I'd have a look back at my petrolhead year. Not massively busy compared to other years but I still managed to see some good stuff. Got to my local circuit - Oulton Park - more in 2015 and I hope to be there a lot in 2016 too. It's great nipping in during the week to see random stuff testing, or a track day. Yeah, I'll definitely make more of an effort. First up, Oulton Park for the BARC Championship races. The rain soaked my ill-considered footwear through in about thirty seconds flat but it dried up and it was a great day of racing. 2CV racing looks great fun, they don't half lean!  Triumph TR7 V8 - 24 - Ralph Underwood - photo by Retro-Motoring Renault 21 Turbo - 25 - Bob Claxton - photo by Retro-Motoring Citroen 2CV - 22 - Mick Storey - photo by Retro-Motoring |
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Last Edit: Dec 30, 2015 10:55:05 GMT by DarrenW
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Dec 30, 2015 10:34:49 GMT
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Dec 30, 2015 10:39:45 GMT
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This year Bug Jam was particularly special because the mighty Sambasaurus has returned. It's not mine but I'm part of the team that races it. If you were around in the very, very early days of this forum you may remember it as the official support bus of RR at the Retro Cars show and things like that. It has a celebrated drag racing history in the hands of Dan Buzzo, previous owner, who instigated a massive global viral stickerbombing campaign ("Akciddento"), in the days before social media was invented. It has been in storage for a few (six I think?) years but it's back out now. '65 sliding door 21-window Samba with a factory ragtop and a history of MSA competition. Not many of those around! There's so much love for this bus in the VW world, it's great to be around it. It's also the most comfy race car IN THE WORLD to sleep in, despite having no interior. I love this bus.  VW SP 97 - Abi Tether - Sambasaurus - photo by Retro-Motoring VW SP 97 - Abi Tether - Sambasaurus - photo by Retro-MotoringWe double-entered in both the VWDRC and Sportsman ET championships. Claimed a few scalps in their championship along the way. Oops!  Sambasaurus - photo by Retro-MotoringGot it down to the finish line after everything had finished on the Sunday, snapped a few team photos and things. Perfect end to a wonderful weekend!  Sambasaurus - photo by Retro-Motoring Sambasaurus - photo by Retro-Motoring |
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mikeymk
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Dec 30, 2015 10:42:13 GMT
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Dec 30, 2015 10:48:27 GMT
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Dec 30, 2015 11:49:18 GMT
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Great pics, thanks for sharing.
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Dec 30, 2015 13:52:48 GMT
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Awwww, it looks so sad  Like a little sad beagle waiting for walkies  Love that  |
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Dec 30, 2015 16:17:07 GMT
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The great thing about these threads is how different they are yet all fit into the remit of retro rides.
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Dec 30, 2015 20:22:21 GMT
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The great thing about these threads is how different they are yet all fit into the remit of retro rides. So very true! A lot of variety |
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Thanks DarrenW for putting this together. Some lovely stuff. It's also nice to see pics from Oulton and Donington as they used to be my local circuits and we always attended any historic events there. |
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lovely little thread, this. I'm also absolutely bursting for worthersee, I can't wait, its my first time driving abroad as well.
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Dec 31, 2015 18:54:19 GMT
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Thanks DarrenW for putting this together. Some lovely stuff. It's also nice to see pics from Oulton and Donington as they used to be my local circuits and we always attended any historic events there. I've been going to Oulton as much as possible for 30 years now, I love it there! Perfect place to be on a lovely sunny day lovely little thread, this. I'm also absolutely bursting for worthersee, I can't wait, its my first time driving abroad as well. See you there! |
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Great thread and thanks for the heads-up about Moretonhampstead. Looks great and Google tells me it's only just over an hour away. On the list for 2016!
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@pistonbroker on Twitter
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Like a little sad beagle waiting for walkies 
