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Simon Harrison
8th of June 2005 (Wed), 13:51
Was down at Harewood on Sunday for round 4 of their championship. You wouldn't have thought it was June weather wise, but the competition was pretty good.

#1 Mk 1 Escort
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/05-06-05---232.jpg
#2 Austin Healey 3000 mk II
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/05-06-05---059.jpg
#3 A Westfield launching itself over the curbs - actually broke the class record on this run
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/05-06-05---215.jpg
#4 VX220 going through the speed trap
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/05-06-05---417.jpg
#5 Morgan +8 splashing through the British summertime weather!
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/05-06-05---259.jpg

Hope you enjoy them. Any comments or feedback appreciated.

Cheers,

Simon.
Andy_T
8th of June 2005 (Wed), 13:54
Very nice shots ... :D

... but whatever happened to British Racing GREEN ???:wink:

Best regards,
Andy
despot
8th of June 2005 (Wed), 14:52
I really like the Escort and Westfield shots Simon.

Andy
Cadwell
8th of June 2005 (Wed), 15:01
Very nice Westfield shot, Simon. I like :D
PhotosGuy
8th of June 2005 (Wed), 19:30
Nice shots!
Buttkicker
9th of June 2005 (Thu), 04:58
Nice pictures
a friend of mine was supposed to be racing there last sunday in a blue westfield.. not sure of his racing number, I will see him on saturday so I will ask him
Simon Harrison
9th of June 2005 (Thu), 06:50
Nice pictures
a friend of mine was supposed to be racing there last sunday in a blue westfield.. not sure of his racing number, I will see him on saturday so I will ask him

Let me know and I'll see what I've got ;)

Cheers,

Simon.
Brands
9th of June 2005 (Thu), 07:57
all very nice :cool: especially the Healey and the Westfield :D
Buttkicker
9th of June 2005 (Thu), 11:01
Let me know and I'll see what I've got ;)

Cheers,

Simon.

I rang him up this afternoon Simon.. his number was 103 -- and he was apparently a backmarker... although I must add his words were rather more harsh than the way I decribed his performance LOL
cheers Chris
KennyG
9th of June 2005 (Thu), 11:10
My good lady said it rained on Sunday while I was in dry Knockhill (I'll never get used to saying that). I prefer Harewood in the wet, much more interesting when they start to fall off the black stuff.

Nice shots Simon and I'm pleased to see one of the gang is still going there. They are still sending me passes and tickets but I file them in the round cabinet.
ImperialRed
9th of June 2005 (Thu), 11:37
Westfield........Don't they usually use a Hayabusa engine...?
Simon Harrison
9th of June 2005 (Thu), 13:58
I rang him up this afternoon Simon.. his number was 103 -- and he was apparently a backmarker... although I must add his words were rather more harsh than the way I decribed his performance LOL
cheers Chris

Here's a shot of him Chris at Farmhouse. From his position on the track, he appears to have left it later than most to turn in.

http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/05-06-05---342.jpg

Cheers,

Simon.
Simon Harrison
9th of June 2005 (Thu), 14:12
Thanks for the comments everyone. The Westfield driver in #3 was really on it, and despite the very changeable track conditions, actually reduced his class record by 0.5 seconds on the day.

Here he is signalling his intent on his first practice run of the day as he trys to get the speed off and get around Country Corner

http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/05-06-05---084.jpg

Cheers,

Simon.
Simon Harrison
9th of June 2005 (Thu), 14:15
My good lady said it rained on Sunday while I was in dry Knockhill (I'll never get used to saying that). I prefer Harewood in the wet, much more interesting when they start to fall off the black stuff.

Nice shots Simon and I'm pleased to see one of the gang is still going there. They are still sending me passes and tickets but I file them in the round cabinet.

Thanks Ken, I appreciate your comments. The track never fully dried out, but also only got fully wet once around lunchtime. The changeable conditions definately made it difficult for the drivers and there were quite a few offs in the afternoon. Thankfully no-one hurt or serious damage done to cars, but the delays made it very stop - start.

Cheers,

Simon.
Buttkicker
10th of June 2005 (Fri), 14:33
Thats him Simon thanks very much
Simon Harrison
16th of June 2005 (Thu), 14:29
Gallery from the event now online. Go to http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com and click on Hillclimb if you want to have a look.

Cheers,

Simon.