Racing action; Donington Historic Meeting 2016

[Matt Bacon]

The epitome of classic racing: lightweight E-type in hot pursuit of Aston Martin DP214 "project car"

Lola T70 starts heading downhill

I think we know the outcome of this challenge, but you can't fault the style

You don't see many of these around -- lightweight Morgan Plus 4 SLR

March 712

The racing line...

I think we know where those Capris are going!

Whereas these guys are playing "follow the leader"...

BTCC nostalgia turned up to 11...

bestest,

M.

Edited May 2, 2016 by Matt Bacon

[Matt Bacon]

...and a few "arty" efforts!

bestest,

M.

Edited May 2, 2016 by Matt Bacon

[Matt Bacon]

Forgot to mention, there are quite a few more here:

 

https://cmatthewbacon.smugmug.com/Donington-2016

 

bestest,

M.

[afx]

Some great pictures thanks for posting them.  Curious about this Cobra, never seen an original car with this style fender vents.   The front fender flairs, air dam, bump in the hardtop, mirrors mounted of the windscreen frame, rear fender air extractors a lot of unusual details.

[dublin boy]

Local modification I'd imagine JC.

There was a category in the UK back in the 70's, all sorts of thing were allowed, Jag XK 150 with wide slicks and a spoiler, Beetle with F1 suspension etc. It was called Modsports, so it could be a left over from then, unrestored and slightly modded.

Just a guess.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited May 2, 2016 by dublin boy

[Matt Bacon]

There's a story behind that Cobra, it seems. The chassis number is HEM-6, and although it's classed as a true Cobra, it was built on a Thames Ditton chassis by an engineering company associated with it's first racing team. At the time, though, it looked more or less normal, although it had the rear arch vents. It's been modified over the years, and now belongs to the Bryant family, raced by Oliver Bryant.

http://oliverbryant.com

bestest,

M.

[Earl Marischal]

Nice stuff! Thanks.

Like the 'period' feel of the Batmobile shot.

steve

[SfanGoch]

Hey Matt, is there a problem with your PM? It indicates that you can't receive PMs.

[Ace-Garageguy]

Nice photos. Much nice. 

[65slotcar]

Some great pictures thanks for posting them.  Curious about this Cobra, never seen an original car with this style fender vents.   The front fender flairs, air dam, bump in the hardtop, mirrors mounted of the windscreen frame, rear fender air extractors a lot of unusual details.

JC    i bet you already  have this one in the works.   maybe another  HRM   build ?

[afx]

JC    i bet you already  have this one in the works.   maybe another  HRM   build ?

I do not Bill, at least not yet.  I assume the SAAC registry includes HEM6 but I haven't tried to look it up yet.

[65slotcar]

yah  it's  got  full story behind car.  interesting  cobra and only cobra with  HEM  vin number

[waynehulsey]

Some great stuff there....and another SmugMug user at that.

[Xingu]

Thanks for sharing these.

I am going to have to see if I can find some vintage races close to home. I always enjoy seeing the older cars out on the track. Those open wheel cars look so short. First glance, I thought it was a carting class.