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"McJim Too"
posts: 133
non member
 posted Sun 22nd Dec 2019

Are there any special arrangements going to be in place at the start in honour of Derek Pollock?

I was thinking along the lines of all the crews on either side of the exit road at Knebworth from the start line to the first junction applauding Derek's car as it passes.

If Ellis and Dale were to start 10 or 15 minutes ahead of the pack, we would all have plenty of time to get back to our cars.

Footage of  Derek's car passing between two rows of appreciative crews would make a memorable video record of the moment in Club Triumph history.

Any thoughts?

Jim.

A prominent Scottish member (according to a Mr T Bancroft).
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"PeteStupps"
posts: 196
North London & Herts group
joined on Fri 22nd Jul 2016
 posted Mon 23rd Dec 2019 reply 1 of 3

That idea gets my vote Jim, I think it would be a dignified tribute. Simple to organise after the drivers' briefing, I would have thought. 

Currently:

- Spitfire Mk3 1969: RBRR 2018

- 1300fwd 1967 (Sod's law car. On its 2nd engine and yet everything still goes wrong)

Previously: Toledo, MGB GT, Lambrettas & Vespas
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"Tim Hunt"
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North London & Herts group
joined on Sun 10th Nov 1974
 posted Mon 20th Jan 2020 reply 2 of 3

I'm afraid I have only just noticed this post Jim but your idea definitely gets my vote, I wish I had thought of it!

Tim
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"timbancroft61"
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 		posted Thu 23rd Jan 2020 reply 3 of 3

Good idea Jim.

Leave it with me.

Derek's car with Dale and Ellis was due to be the first car away, so a 'guard of honour' is a great and simple to tribute to arrange. Nigel will be on it.

 

Club Triumph Round Britain Reliability Run: Part of the organising team, and honoured to be associated
RBRR is the best car event in the UK, not probably, it is!

1970 GT6 Mk.2: Royal Blue 6 RBRRs (98, 00,02,04,06 & 10, one failure 14), 2 10CRs (03 & 07). 2 HCRs 1 LCC, lots of Autosolos and numerous track days. Bought in 1983, crikey where did the time go! Lots of modifications, now fitted with a revvy 2000cc engine and she is going very well. GT6 are fantastic little cars that are very under-rated, mainly by people who have not driven one, its slow in and fast out!

1969 2.5Pi Mk.1: Slate Grey 4 10CRs (05, 09, 15 & 17), 4 RBRRs (08, 12, 16 and 187), 3 HCRs, 2 LCCs. A few alloy panels, does need the pi kit fitting. Bought April '04. Needs paint! Just fitted some new 7J Minilites-not copies! The car goes like a train on SUs, so why change! The car just sits and waits and waits and when needed is brilliant fun to drive. Triumph's best design? Impending engine and body work this (2019) Autumn and Winter.

1967 Spitfire mk2: Wedgewood Blue. Bought November 2010. Almost seems civilised. Car has done a RBRR (Dave Picton 2010). Back on the road since March 2017. Raw little car, but fun. Has lots of modifications, nothing too outlandish!

1970 TR6 Maroon. Bought May 2018. Since pruchase: Full suspension re-build, new clutch and propshaft plus re-built driveshafts. Goes well. Blimey, lots more done now, gearbox replaced (Canley Classics unit), 7J black minilites c/w Uniroyal tyres (Crikey, un-stickable), Revington's Targa springs. Now needs some engine work and some brakes. Otherwise, well on its way to becoming a Club Triumph type car, i.e. one that is actually used!

Previously owned:

Triumph Dolomite Sprint (Now owned by Paul Hughes)

Herald 1200 Coupe on mk2 chassis (Now owned by Jess Cook and being properly used)

Vitesse mk2 Conv: Sold in 1983, still on the road!

Various Citroens and Pugs

DD: Focus ST Diesel...torquey!
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