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Written by Joy Rainey
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Friday, 09 May 2008 |
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At the opening round of the British Hill-Climb Championship it was also the 50th birthday of the Prescott Marshal's Club. Some of the drivers took exotic cars to give the marshals rides up the hill at lunchtime. It was an opportunity to get my 1936 Alfa out of winter mothballs. Although the weather forecast was dreadful, the day turned out glorious and the run to Prescott through the country lanes was rather exhilerating and I realised just why I've always been a petrolhead. I've not competed at Prescott since 2004 so I really enjoyed my stints up the hill and hope the marshals did not get scared! I alway appreciate the role of the marshals at motorsport events. They are all volunteers who sometimes travel far to attend and occasionally have to endure the wrath of the competitor or spectator (motorsport can be stressful at times). Meetings cannot takes place without marshals and I must admit, the group at Prescott are really a jolly lot who enjoy what they do. Thanks guys for all the the assistance when I was competing.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 09 May 2008 )
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Written by Joy Rainey
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Tuesday, 12 June 2007 |
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It’s mostly about the various forms of motor sport that has given me such a lifetime of excitement and pleasure. And it’s still continuing. From the mid seventies I specialised in speed hill-climbing right up to the nineties. Starting with a E Type Jaguar then a front-engined sports racer, the Murrain, which helped me achieve considerable success, then finally a Pilbeam single seater, interspersed with drives in my father’s spectacular 1937 Alfa Romeo 8C and 1955 Cooper-Norton.
At the dawn of the new century I wanted a new challenge, something a bit longer than the 1000 yards or so hill-climb tracks that I had become accustomed to. The desire to experience various motor-sport disciplines become stronger. The 10,000 mile London to Sydney Marathon 2004 appealed and so started a new addiction – long distance rallying. We also managed the Carrera Sudamericana in 2006 and our next adventure is the Karma Enduro 2008, a challenge driving in India in the Indian made Hindustan Ambassador. Now that will be a challenge!!! It’s a worthwhile cause raising money for two charities. I’ll be busy for the next year trying to raise a minimum of £8,500. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 18 June 2007 )
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Written by Joy Rainey
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Tuesday, 11 March 2008 |
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Our new challenge will be to drive from San Francisco to New York. OK, it doesn't sound very adventurous - nearly 4000 miles across the USA. But the challenge is that we are going to drive the 1904 Oldsmobile. Imagine! with a top speed of just 20 - 25 mph, at least we will be able to hear the birds singing and smell the flowers as we chugg along the roads. Check out our dedicated web-site www.joy-across-america.tv |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 11 March 2008 )
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