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I work as a motor racing artist. Although 99% of my work is 'roundy roundy' circuit racing, I love drag racing. I always try to fit in the Thunderball, Main Event & Euro Finals in my schedule of many circuit race meetings where I meet clients. I am official artist to Lewis Hamilton and work for many ( circuit)race teams.
I first came to Santa Pod in 1971...Priddle v Skilton...and have been almost every year since. I recall that great 1976 meeting when Pete Crane was first in the fives and also attended drag meetings at Silverstone & Snetterton in the 1970s. I just love it and constantly try to persuade my circuit racing buddies to come. Those that do are instantly hooked..there is life beyond corners! Google my name if you are interested to see my site.
I first came to Santa Pod in 1971...Priddle v Skilton...and have been almost every year since. I recall that great 1976 meeting when Pete Crane was first in the fives and also attended drag meetings at Silverstone & Snetterton in the 1970s. I just love it and constantly try to persuade my circuit racing buddies to come. Those that do are instantly hooked..there is life beyond corners! Google my name if you are interested to see my site.
Edited by Andrew Kitson on Tuesday 14th September 08:49
I'm only a spectator am I still allowed here? 
Been a bit of a regular at York for a few years until this year (bloody house)
Went to my second Euro finals this year, and plan to get to more.
One day I hope to be able to afford to try my hand at racing.
Been a bit of a regular at York for a few years until this year (bloody house)
Went to my second Euro finals this year, and plan to get to more.
One day I hope to be able to afford to try my hand at racing.
Edited by marksx on Tuesday 14th September 10:34
deafoldfart said:
john foard
live in suffolk ,been attending races since 1982 at the following tracks,
pod ,shakey,pomona,vegas ,indy,reading,bakersfield.seen many great runs over the years but none more impressive than slammin sammy miller
Funnily enough, I was talking to a friend at the weekend who met Sammy in a Chinese restaurant near Pod after he came out of hospital following one of his runs.live in suffolk ,been attending races since 1982 at the following tracks,
pod ,shakey,pomona,vegas ,indy,reading,bakersfield.seen many great runs over the years but none more impressive than slammin sammy miller
Chris Eyre, my Dad helped put Santa Pod together back in the day, have been around racing all my life, helped out with Nobby Hills for a while and now crew on the timewarp nostalgia funny car, always willing to help out anyone where I can. I take a few photos now and again, those on facebook may of seen my pictures, if not here is a couple
Hi Benni,
We did indeed meet there, great to see you, hopefully next year too! That was a great quote about the blower, I wonder what the car would do if it was all working?!
Strange about the pictures, they seemed to work fine yesterday, I will try to load them again, or are you on facebook?
We did indeed meet there, great to see you, hopefully next year too! That was a great quote about the blower, I wonder what the car would do if it was all working?!
Strange about the pictures, they seemed to work fine yesterday, I will try to load them again, or are you on facebook?
Stu Bradbury.
Been at Santa Pod since 1965 when there was only weeds on the track. Painted the first white line up the center of the famous quarter mile, filled plywood boxes with old stones and dug up concrete runway for the barriers and so on. I'm still there after 46 years so I think I might just stay. Employed in the American parts supply industry with John Woolfe Racing for 23 years, then US Automotive for over 9 years, total of 32 years in the business. Now semi retired, founder member and Chairman of the British Drag Racing Hall Of Fame, also help out Andy Carter and Santa Pod Raceway with VIP's on race days and display days, giving anybody who ask's a run down what it's all about. None related racing activity, Vice Chairman of our local residents association.
Been at Santa Pod since 1965 when there was only weeds on the track. Painted the first white line up the center of the famous quarter mile, filled plywood boxes with old stones and dug up concrete runway for the barriers and so on. I'm still there after 46 years so I think I might just stay. Employed in the American parts supply industry with John Woolfe Racing for 23 years, then US Automotive for over 9 years, total of 32 years in the business. Now semi retired, founder member and Chairman of the British Drag Racing Hall Of Fame, also help out Andy Carter and Santa Pod Raceway with VIP's on race days and display days, giving anybody who ask's a run down what it's all about. None related racing activity, Vice Chairman of our local residents association.
Edited by Sbrad on Tuesday 12th October 22:52
I have just joined PH forum....Paul Spiers, i race a 69 Camaro in Super Comp, looking forward to some interesting topics over the comming months. My first Santa Pod experience was in 1984, we watched for many years before talking the plunge and buying and racing in Pro Et in 2002/3 in "Team Lawbreakers" 78 Camaro. I now have 69 Camaro, starting to get there after a number of intial teething problems. I wish that I never got addicted because your always skint...oh well
Edited by SkintRacer on Wednesday 20th October 14:30
Edited by SkintRacer on Wednesday 20th October 14:43
Edited by SkintRacer on Wednesday 20th October 14:43
Flying Toilet said:
Welcome Paul,
Still going to be in Super Comp next year?
Hopefully we will be out racing with you.
Thank you for the welcome to PH.Still going to be in Super Comp next year?
Hopefully we will be out racing with you.
I'm looking forward to the 2011 season, i will hopefully be racing next year, but it is very much dependant upon work and money at the moment. However,if i race, i welcome the opportunity to compete against you and look forward to it
feel like im a bit late doing this.
1st went to the pod in 82.
crewed tuned or top crew bloke for.
ivor roffey,john best snr, doug ripley,rob turner,mr knut,andy carter,frank bennett,joran persaker,Andreas Sjödin,
Håkan Fällström,Tommy Möller,gary page,
martin bishop.
done stuff.
be at track soon
1st went to the pod in 82.
crewed tuned or top crew bloke for.
ivor roffey,john best snr, doug ripley,rob turner,mr knut,andy carter,frank bennett,joran persaker,Andreas Sjödin,
Håkan Fällström,Tommy Möller,gary page,
martin bishop.
done stuff.
be at track soon
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