Harewood or Temple Newsam - Traction-Talk

John Robinson · #1 Post / In Thread 19th August 2008, 07:59 PM

Thanks Cygnus.

Yes, Winterton Showground is a good site. Nice to have a road run past the house as well! I wondered if they kept this years rally small because of the new site. Photos from previous years seemed to suggest that they had over 20 engines at the Brocklesby Park site, whereas there were only 8 at Winterton.

I guess a lot of locals might do both the Leeds events, which I guess helps keep them both viable. Can't afford two days off work right now though, so a choice has to be made.

John Robinson · #2 Post / In Thread 19th August 2008, 08:04 PM

Phil. Just noticed your posting on another thread re-your Austin 7 special. You wouldn't be a 750 MC man would you? I raced FVee with 750 for a while and once drag raced an Austin 7 special build by Steve Wilkinson.

Phil Procter · #3 Post / In Thread 19th August 2008, 09:23 PM

Hi John

I was in the 750 MC for a while, but for the past ten years or so have been a member of the PWA7C who seem more active around here. I don't race my special it's just for playing on the roads with.

I have done some modification work on Bob Sterlings A7 race car engine, that is a very quick car and usually wins whenever it comes out.

Mine has been modified to make it go up hills better (more torque) and for reliability, rather than top speed.

If you get to Harewood on Sunday, come and have a chat and look under the bonnet, its the polished aluminium bodied open two seater.

Phil

John Robinson · #4 Post / In Thread 19th August 2008, 09:54 PM

Thanks Phil. If I don't make it to Harewood on Sunday I'll keep an eye open for you at future events.

Cygnus X-1 · #5 Post / In Thread 24th August 2008, 06:38 PM

Does anyone know if the Temple Newsam event is happening this weekend .
I was at Harewood House today and overheard someone say that the event had been cancelled , I intended going tomorrow but I would like confirmation before making a decision

minicooper · #6 Post / In Thread 25th August 2008, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Cygnus X-1

Does anyone know if the Temple Newsam event is happening this weekend .
I was at Harewood House today and overheard someone say that the event had been cancelled , I intended going tomorrow but I would like confirmation before making a decision

The rally did run, but only 11 engines (Sunday), 25 at Harewood House, an excellent show, glorious afternoon yesterday