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DUNLOPDUNLOP MINIMINI CHALLENGECHALLENGE Miglia supported by MINI SPARES M-7 S- supported by MINI SPARES Lots on -offer...Class: 5050 Years

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Mini Libre: Mixing it up... Combe preview... ● Se7en: 1000cc full race ● Miglia: 1293cc mega tune ● S-Class: 1275cc limited mods ● Libre: up to 1400cc free formula

Mini Se7en: Latest Club news Double Revised 2020 calendar delight Technical updates Runners & riders

From the Archives A-to-Z of drivers... I,J,K Miglia Champions Gallery pt 4 Mini Miglia: Three-way thrills

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SPONSORS NORMAL SERVICE ? ISSUE #8 netterton was definitely a that I mean the presence of pay- CONTENTS turning point in the M7RC ing punters through the gates 3 Intro / Contacts S season and for so many made a huge difference to the Title sponsor of the Mini Se7en & reasons too. Firstly, it marked the overall atmosphere before, during 4 Preview Mini Miglia Challenge - all cars run halfway point and beyond of the and after the weekend. Despite Castle Combe - Rds 8+9

on regulation Dunlop racing tyres 2020 National Challenge, with contradictory information on the 6 Timetable three of the five re-scheduled circuit owner’s website and from www.dunlop.eu meetings (or seven of the 11 online motorsport channels and 7 Revised 2020 Calendar rounds) completed, so plenty of local insider knowledge as to ex- 8 News / Technical points on the board for serious actly what public allowances and title contenders to fine-tune their restrictions were going to be, the 14 Race Report / Gallery tactics in the remaining two fix- sight of cars queueing to get in Snetterton 300- Rds 6+7 tures. If the season ended sudden- the circuit and populated specta- ly before Thruxton, or even tor banks, albeit with a semblance 18 Feature A-Z Of Drivers - pt 7: I, J, K Combe, there is now a tangible of ‘social distancing’ before a set of sums tabulated to actually wheel had even turned for quali- 21 Statistics divvy out overall trophies (with a fying induced a note of early bon- 2020 Points Standings dropped score, or two...). Second- homie. Late summer weather in ly, it underlined how well race Norfolk further boosted the ‘feel 23 About the M7RC Title co-sponsor of the Mini Se7en & Mini Miglia Challenge - a leading organiser, BARC, has ‘pulled out good’ factor, and the sight of ice 24 From the Archives Mini aftermarket specialist all the stops’ by completely revis- creams and cold beers on sale all Gallery of Miglia Champions ing its 2020 calendar from scratch added to the feeling that we had pt 4: Graham Hill Trophy / www.minispares.com and provided our Challenge with somehow got our ‘normal’ race TEAC / Southern / Winter... excellent dates and race timeta- weekend back after months of bles to boot; and we are not even somewhat dis-connnected, almost 28 From the Archives one of their dedicated champion- ‘clinical’ events. 50 Years Ago: Combe

ships! Thirdly, and perhaps most As for brilliant 32 Roll of Honour importantly, Snetterton was the Mini races, well The Champions first time this season that a race that is simply meeting, and specifically the pad- a ‘normal’ race 34 Fastest Laps Sponsor of the ‘Spax Spectaculer’ dock and surrounding areas, felt weekend! Improver Awards - for most places something close to ‘normal’. By RW 35 Know Your Rivals made up by a Mini Se7en driver in the race from their grid position Miglia www.spaxperformance.com CONTACTS EDITOR TREASURER Richard Williamson Jeffrey Parish 5050 Sponsor of the Fastest Lap awards e: [email protected] e: [email protected]

Years Years www.pipercams.co.uk REPORTERS DRIVERS REPS -2020 Roy Sisley, contributors invited... Mark Sims (Miglia) 1970

PHOTOS e: [email protected] Matt Barrington (mbracephotography.co.uk) Darren Thomas (Se7en) e: [email protected] e: [email protected] Pete Waller, Kathryn Robinson Ben Butler (S-Class) Sponsor of the Race Trophy awards e: [email protected] WEBSITE / SOCIAL MEDIA Phil Harvey (Libre) www.curleyuk.com Stephen Colbran e: [email protected] e: [email protected] TECHNICAL SUB-COMMITTEE REPS CHAIRMAN Phil Harvey Nick Cooke e: [email protected] e: [email protected] Mark Wanstall

COMMERCIAL MANAGER e: [email protected]

Colin Peacock TECHNICAL SCRUTINEERS

e: [email protected] Steve Wood

COMPETITION MANAGER / MERCHANDISE e: [email protected] The views expressed in this news- Mike Jackson Julian Affleck letter are those of the contribu- e: [email protected] e: [email protected]

tors and are not necessarily the CLUB SAFEGUARDING OFFICER same as those of the Editor, the MEMBERSHIP Committee, or of the Mini Seven Barry Payne Amanda Proctor

Racing Club as a whole ● e: [email protected] e: [email protected] Cover photos: M Barrington M photos: Cover

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Miglia

Lap Record Aaron Smith Time: 1:17.094 Ave speed: 86.38 mph Set: 17 April 2017 1.85-mile circuit

THE M7RC ROADSHOW CONTINUES TO ENTERTAIN MOTORSPORT FANS, WITH PACKED GRIDS AND

BREATHTAKING ACTION LAP AFTER LAP, SO EXPECT NOTHING LESS AROUND COMBE!

Photos: M7RC Archive (M Barrington + P Harvey) + (M Barrington Archive M7RC Photos: Photos: M7RC Archive (M Barrington + P Harvey) + (M Barrington Archive M7RC Photos:

won both races here last year. BTCC NATIONAL star Andrew Jordan is set for his sec- NATIONAL ond meeting in Migs having won on MINI MIGLIA his debut at Brands Hatch in August. MINI LIBRE eigning 2018 and 2109 class Indeed, in its 50th Anniversary sea- he semi-invitational ‘Free For- Champion Aaron Smith heads son, the formula has seen a whole mula’ also continues to see R the full-race 1293cc standings raft of drivers lining up to take on the T increased numbers, with either after Snetterton, but Honda CRX established runners, and Combe bored-out 5-ports, or a mix of 16- titleist Lee Deegan is hard on his should see the first appearances valvers and 7- and 8-port variations heels, along with another former from Clio racer James Coburn in the of the A-Series engine. Phil Harvey double-champ’, Rupert Deeth and ex-Dave Drew car, plus newcomer holds the class title having won over- local racer Sam Summerhayes who Darren Mason ● all in 2018 and 2019, plus the lap record at Combe, but Rob Davis and Dan Lewis are ahead on points after Mini Libre 7 rounds. Also on the entry list is Mini Libre former Miglia racer and Westbourne Lap Record team boss, Richard Colburn ● Phil Harvey Time: 1:18.790 MINI MIGLIA Ave speed: 84.52 mph PREVIOUS WINNERS: Set: 14 Sept’ 2019 1.85-mile circuit 2019 S Summerhayes x2 PREVIOUS CLASS WINNERS: 2017 A Smith 2016 S Deegan x2 2019 I Fraser / R Davis 2015 R Deeth / K Astin 2017 P Crewes ↑ 2016 J Burrows (Mig S-Class) 2014 D Wheeler / K Astin 2015 S Jones (7-Classic) 2012 K Astin / P Baldwin (nc) 2014 G Warburton x2 (Invitation) 2010 P Thompson B Sollis / I Curley (7-Classic) 2012 - 2009 A Hack 2010 - 2008 A Hack 2009 - 2007 E Owens x2 2008 - 2007 P Harvey (Mig S-Class)

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Se7en Lap Record Jeff Smith

Time: 1:23.701 Ave speed: 79.56 mph Set: 14 Sept’ 2019 1.85-mile circuit

...AS WITH THE PREVIOUS SNETTERTON MEETING IN NORFOLK, THE WILTSHIRE CIRCUIT IS AIMING TO ALLOW SOME SPECTATORS, SO HOPEFULLY THE ATMOSPHERE MAY BE CLOSER TO ‘NORMAL’ Woodbridge is out for only his sec- the one on form with four wins so NATIONAL ond meeting of the season, the 2019 far. Plymouth-based Greg Daw heads Novice Champion having emulated the points though, while Thorburn MINI SE7EN dad Paul’s feat from 1996 ● Astin has chipped in with a couple of n the 1000cc category, Jeff Smith victories too. Ben Butler heads the brings BTCC experience to the chasing pack standings, but look out I Challenge and claimed the 2019 NATIONAL too for current Under-17 titleist, Ben Se7en title at his first attempt, but Cutler who unfortunately missed trails Spencer Wanstall in 2020, the MINI-7 S-CLASS Snetterton. Having rolled out of the latter having been on the podium in he entry-level 1275cc last round in Norfolk, Jonnie Kent is all seven races so far this season. ‘Scholarship’ class continues aiming to use his ‘track day’ car at Three-time champion Andrew T to grow and Connor O’Brien is Combe instead - go Jonnie go! ● Deviny is sure to be in the mix too, Mini-7 S-Class while expect a gaggle of cars to be in Mini-7 S-Class their mirrors, with Lee Roberts likely Lap Record to be at the forefront, along with Jo Scott Kendall Polley and Graeme Davis, while Glen Time: 1:25.008

Ave speed: 78.34 mph MINI SE7EN

Set: 14 Sept’ 2019 PREVIOUS WINNERS: 1.85-mile circuit 2019 J Thompson / J Smith PREVIOUS CLASS WINNERS: 2017 L Selby x2 2019 C O’Brien x2 2016 M Hunter x2 2017 J Cooper x2 2015 D Thomas / P Spark 2016 J Collins x2 / L Wightman x2 (Inv’) 2014 A Deviny / D Thomas 2015 I Deviny x2 A Deviny (nc) 2014 S Tarlton / I Deviny ↑ 2012 G Hunt / 2012 J Proctor / R Pavey 2010 M Hunter 2010 J Affleck 2009 M Hunter 2009 J Affleck 2008 P Thompson

2008 - 2007 M Hunter x2 Photos: M7RC Archive (M Barrington) Archive M7RC Photos: 2007 T Knight x2 (M Barrington) Archive M7RC Photos:

Pit & Paddock 2020: Issue 8 TIMETABLE: Castle Combe DUNLOP NATIONAL MINI CHALLENGE Rds 8 + 9

AUTUMN CLASSIC RACING FESTIVAL Saturday 3 October

his year’s theme will be that Castle Combe Circuit START FINISH DURATION SESSION CLASS T is celebrating 70 years of Racing at the track. Expect to ...... pre-event Signing-on All

see lots of vintage motor racing ...... pre-event Scrutineering All action from the following races:

On Saturday: 09.00 09.20 20 mins Qualifying Miglia + Libre

F3 500 10.10 10.30 20 mins Qualifying Se7en + S-Class Mini Miglia + Sevens FJHRA/HSCC Formula Juniors 13.30 13.50 20 mins Race 2 / Rd 8 Miglia + Libre Pre 66 Jaguars Frazer Nash 14.50 15.10 20 mins Race 4 / Rd 8 Se7en + S-Class GTSCC

On Sunday: HRDC Allstars HRDC Coys Sunday 4 October HRDC Alfa VSCC Formula Vintage (Owner Driver Mechanic 11.45 12.05 20 mins Race 9 / Rd 9 Miglia + Libre

Award, Allcomers Scratch Race) 13.40 14.00 20 mins Race 11 / Rd 9 Se7en + S-Class Mini Miglia + Sevens Fiscar ● www.ccracingclub.co.uk * Please note that this event remains provisional and subject to change in accordance with the latest government guidelines and the situation regarding COVID-19.

LATEST LATEST LATEST LATEST!

DUNLOP TYRES FOR COMBE... s before, please give plenty of notice on your A rubber requirements by calling or emailing:

HP Tyres E: [email protected] T: 01327-301887 www.hptyres.com

*Please be aware all fitting and collection at the workshop is strictly by appointment only* ● CIRCUIT LENGTH:

1.85 miles circuit

Grid limit (saloons): 42

Castle Combe Circuit, Castle Combe Ltd, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 7EY Tel: 01249-782417 Email: [email protected]

Driving there: The Castle Combe Circuit is 5 miles west of Chippenham on the B4039, just half a mile from the village of Castle Combe. The circuit is situated close to Junctions 17 & 18 of the M4 motorway and is clearly signposted using the brown tourist signs marked with a chequered flag. London is approximately 90 miles, Birmingham 80 miles and Cardiff 60 miles ●

www.mini7.co.uk www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk Images: courtesy HP Tyres + M7RC Archive (M Barrington) (M Archive M7RC + Tyres HP courtesy Images:

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REVISED 2020 CALENDAR DUNLOP MINI CHALLENGES SUPPORTED BY MINI SPARES

National 1+2 Donington Park 11 July (MGCC / Resumption of Racing meet)

National 3+4+5 Brands Hatch GP 8-9 August (BARC / BTCC-TOCA support)

National 6+7 Snetterton 300 19-20 September (BARC / Club meeting)

National 8+9 Castle Combe 3-4 October (CCRC / Autumn Festival)

National 10+11 Thruxton 24-25 October (BARC / Club weekend)

ADDITIONAL DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Winter Series 1+2 TBA / TBC (tbc)

Winter Series 3+4 TBA / TBC (tbc)

AGM / ATD TBA November 2020 (tbc)

Awards / Dinner Dance Marriott Forest of Arden January 2021 (tbc)

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Pit & Paddock 2020: Issue 8 NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS SPECTATORSPECTATOR BOOSTBOOST SETTING THE STANDARD

s you will have read else- MAIN where, the possibility of motor racing carrying on is Story ! AA dependent on everyone following the ‘rules’. We believe that as one of the most highly respected clubs inin thethe motorsportmotorsport worldworld wewe shouldshould aim to set ourselves up as an example to all other clubs by follow- inging these these guidelines, guidelines, which which to to be be clear are not that different to those communicated by the sport’s governing body, MsUK (see article on p9). The difference is that it is our Club that will follow them completely to the letter and we thus become the standard on compliance and safety: …recovery signs 1. M7RC members must make very for UK racing as fans effort to wear face coverings outside of their awnings at all times. gradually return trackside Members are also encouraged to wear face coverings within their or the first time in several months since the for the benefit of everyone involved, both physically awnings, to further protect those COVID-19 pandemic began, limited numbers of and mentally, no matter how restrictive the operating around them, but this is not man- F paying public have been admitted to spectate at practices have to be. M7RC members will already datory; UK club racing meetings, highlighted by a noticeable have received the message (see sidebar, right) re- 2. No M7RC member should enter attendance at the recent Snetterton 300 meeting on questing a collective effort for the highest standards anyone else’s awning unless they 19-20 September. Fortunately, the Norfolk circuit was for a COVID-safe paddock - it can never be perfect - really have to. If they do have to, bathed in sunshine for most of the weekend, and the but the rewards for doing so to achieve and maintain then a face covering must be worn headlining Trucks certainly have a dedicated follow- that high standard will be all the more worthwhile by them and everyone else within ing, but with other races on the bill offering a mouth- when, and not if, we finally return to some sort of that awning; watering selection of classic saloons, including Es- normality. Let’s face it, racing behind closed doors is 3. The gathering of more than six, corts, Mini Coopers and even a monstrous Ford Fal- simply not the same - just ask those spectators who either in a M7RC member’s awn- con, plus the lively Legends series, single-seaters, and came through the gates at Snetterton... ● inging oror outside,outside, isis notnot acceptable;acceptable; high-tech sports racers then the choice from race 4. Every M7RC team/awning must organiser BARC definitely had an allure. Of course, we have sanitiser available for every- would naturally argue that the M7RC’s quartet of Mini one in their team, and for visitors, categories are crowd-pullers in their own right, and to use; the action from all four races for Rounds 6 and 7 in 5. M7RC competitors must remain the 2020 National Challenges was absolutely stunning inin their their vehicle vehicle when when they they enter enter - witness the incredibly close finish in Sunday’s Mini parc fermé,, with with helmet helmet on, on, and and Miglia result, in which Lee Deegan won the drag to await any direction from officials. the finish line ahead of Aaron Smith by just 1/1000th Should the competitors need to or of a second. Now that is what the punters pay for! be asked to exit the vehicle, they While it is wonderful to have spectators once more must use a face covering and looking on in person from the sidelines rather than adopt social distancing. remotely from their armchairs via a phone app, laptop Of course, the Club does not have or TV screen (much thanks again to ITV Sport and to any enforcement powers or fines MED for the live coverage from Brands and Snetterton to issue, so we rely on your good- respectively), it is hard to ignore the ever-changing will and our collective spirit to situation regarding coronavirus, follow these rules. Most of all we and the ominous recurrence of do not want the ‘failure’ of the MigliaMiglia infections that have again raised

M7RC to follow the rules to be a the possibility of a total lock- reason for motorsport in the UK to down across the British Isles. be closed down ● This has already begun to occur Colin Peacock 50 in several cities and regions, but on behalf of the M7RC Committee 50 the hope remains that ‘outdoor Years Mini 7 Racing Club Years pursuits’, of which motorsport is

one, will be allowed to continue “Our rules, our standards” Photos: M Barrington Photos:

Pit & Paddock 2020: Issue 8 NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS MOTORSPORT UK COVID-19 UPDATE WEAR THE MASK

27 September 2020 IS ALL WE ASK he roots of all sports govern- effects of what can only be termed a to be done to control the infection inging bodies bodies lie lie in in the the fabric fabric of of ‘mass‘mass gathering’gathering’ inin mostmost events.events. AndAnd rate, and that there are certain sec- TT rules and regulations; and of now the goalposts have moved, and tors, such as schools, that need to be course, they emerged as people inin thethe wrongwrong way.way. preserved as long as possible. wanted to make sure that things The ‘rule of six’ could, in theory, stop Sport is recognised as having great were kept fair, and enjoyable. And in sports events overnight, even social benefits, and generates bil- the case of motorsport – safe. Dan- though we operate in the open air lionslions for for the the economy, economy, but but it it would would ger has always been an unwelcome with plenty of space. The reality is be easy for us to be closed down in ingredientingredient ofof motorsportmotorsport – albeit our that the sport does need people to favour of other sectors. We need to ithith the the likelihood likelihood of of ability to manage it has quite im- come together in clusters, whether it make sure that our particular sport is the COVID-19 virus pressively kept up with our increas- isis the the paddock, paddock, event event administra- administra- doing everything it can to justify affecting how we all go inging inabilityinability toto countenancecountenance itsits exist-exist- tion, marshalling, or in the pits. And being allowed to run, and if that WW motor racing for some while yet, it ence. So, the subject is never far some disciplines are more chal- means going above and beyond isis prudent prudent to to follow follow official official PPEPPE from the forefront of discussion, and lengedlenged than than others, others, especially especially what is technically allowed across advice. A face mask is one of the all of us are well versed in planning karting. We have listened carefully the country then we will do so. None most instantly accessible ‘safety’ and mitigating danger in all its forms to the feedback over the summer, of the decisions have been taken itemsitems in in the the fight fight againstagainst corona- corona- for those competing in a vehicle. and one subject that kept coming to lightlylightly and and all all with with the the advice advice of of virus and has arguably become a With that in mind, it has not been a the fore was the concerns expressed experts, led by Dr Paul Trafford, who ‘fashion’‘fashion’ statement statement too. too. In In which which great surprise that the community around face coverings. From the isis our our Chief Chief Medical Medical Officer Officer and and case, what better way to both has dealt with the dangers and con- restart on the 4th July, we adopted a COVID-19 Medical Officer. - keep yourself, and others around sequences of COVID-19 in such an somewhat less than prescriptive We have already had feedback and - you, safer and promote the Club effective and successful way. When approach to the wearing of face made some tweaks to the guide- at the same time than with the the pandemic first struck, I was not coverings, with advisories in certain lines,lines, butbut thethe broadbroad messagemessage isis thatthat M7RC-logoedlogoed faceface mask:mask: oneone-size- alone in fearing that motorsport areas and circumstances. we all need to be wearing face cov- fits-all, lightweight, stretchy and would not return at all in 2020. So, it However, it left a large number of erings, where required, at motor- breathable, and can be washed isis a a massive massive thank thank you you to to everyone everyone our community feeling very nervous sport events. It is frustrating, but quite easily in warm soapy water. inin thethe wholewhole ofof ourour motorsportmotorsport com-com- and vulnerable. We need to recog- better this than run the risk of pass- Cost is £6 each or two for a ten- munity that we have been able to nise that a significant proportion of inging on on infection infection or or forfor our our sport sport to to ner, and available from the Club get racing, rallying and competing in our volunteer workforce is some- be closed down. Motorsport is the stand. Social distancing and COVID every other discipline this summer. what older and therefore quite right- thing that brings us all together in a -secure measures have been fur- InIn fact, fact, the the level level of of events events and and en- en- lyly needs needs to to observe observe greater greater care care vibrant community of 65,000 people, ther tightened recently. In light of tries is not too far behind this time than the young. Perhaps the most with a shared passion. I know that this development, Motorsport UK lastlast year, year, which which is is a a wonderful wonderful en- en- worrying thing was that even in are- together we can ensure that the and event organisers have been dorsement of everyone’s passion as where we had become prescrip- sport can be run safely – itit isis inin ourour given a strict mandate to carry out and enthusiasm. It also shows how tive (such as on a kart dummy grid), DNA – and that we can lobby the – spot-checks at race meetings, so safe people feel to be back in their there were some who refused to authorities to permit us to carry on make sure you have a mask to respective venues. We took a lot of comply and flaunted the need to lookinglooking after after everyone’s everyone’s interests. interests. hand if requested to wear it. Driv- time crafting the ‘Back to Racing’ cover their face. We really need your support to ers must put on a mask if not guidelines, and that has a good deal So, the combination of the Govern- make sure this is successful, and to wearing a crash helmet and fire- to do with why the events have been ment changes imposed on the 14th demonstrate that to everyone proof balaclava, so wearing the able to restart; but it also demon- September, and the feedback from watching. M7RC colours, either in the pad- strates how brilliantly organisers, our community, led us to a new Stay safe and secure, with best re- dock, parc fermé,, on on the the podium podium officials and marshals have risen to position that we have implemented gards to you and your families. or receiving trophies is more likely the challenge. However, we always to tie in with the new Government to get your picture selected for said that it may be necessary to re- legislation.legislation. Our Our first first prioritypriority has has al- al- Kind regards, inclusioninclusion in in this this newsletter newsletter or or view aspects of the guidelines as ways been to keep you and every- Hugh Chambers annual Pitlane magazine too! ● circumstances change. one in our community safe, but also CEO, Motorsport UK

The spectre of a second wave of the those we come into contact with Image: courtesy MsUK pandemic has always been there, externally, and and now it is emerging in significant ultimately the numbers. It is different to the first key workers that wave, and thankfully at the moment have managed itit isis notnot provingproving toto bebe asas disastrous;disastrous; the crisis so well. but we are heading into winter and But beyond this all that brings. we seek to pro- We are allowed to run motorsport tect our ability to events under special permission of compete. The the Government (via the Depart- Government has ment of Culture, Media and Sport), made it clear that based upon the premise that we are they will do

able to implement mitigations to the whatever needs Photos: M Barrington Roche S + Barrington M Photos:

Pit & Paddock 2020: Issue 8 NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS TECHNICAL UPDATES from the M7RC SCRUTINEERING TEAM If you have an engine issue over a weekend and elow is the latest Motorsport UK guid- ollowing Snetterton, are stripping parts off, then please let one of ance re. drivers in parc fermé: several technical & us know, we do like to check parts whenever B we can. “When vehicles enter parc fermé, competitors safety issues came to No problems, with everything in order, as it are to remain in their vehicle, helmet on, and FF should be… await direction from officials. Should competi- light,light, whilewhile pleaseplease taketake notenote tors need to exit the vehicle, this must be done of the reminder on COVID-19 We also carried out some checks re. Self- whilst obeying social distancing measures. Certification of the car and your Equipment - Instructions on parc fermé procedures must be guidelines for Castle Combe random checks to make sure what you declare detailed in drivers briefing and supplementary for 3-4 October and beyond: IS correct! instructions. Unfortunately a set of Seat Belts were found to Eligibility checks must be selected and carried be out of date; clarification on Seat Belts can be out to minimise contact with the vehicle as Scrutineers Report found in the current MsUK ‘Blue Book’ under K much as possible. Visual checks are strongly 2.1.7 (page 160): FIA-standard 8853-2016 may recommended. Any work to be undertaken by Snetterton be used for up to FIVE (5) years after the year or on behalf of the entrant (obeying social dis- stated on the label. This is ONLY for National tancing measures).” 19th & 20th September events. Belts MUST be in-date for Zandvoort, as over there it is run to FIA rules. Belts with FIA On top of this I also received an e-mail stating ue to recent MsUK guidelines for scruti- numbers 8853/98 and 8854/98 DO NOT get the that “...drivers should put on a mask on exiting neering, we did not ask for any checks extra FIVE years and must be replaced at the the car (similar to F1), no drivers getting togeth- D in the paddock, most checks were car- end of the year stated on the label. When filling er for a chat…” ried out in parc fermé. in your Self-Certification, please put the Belt Date on the form and state if you are using the This last part is difficult for us to police, as the What did we do and what did we find? FIVE year extension on the form. drivers want to take off helmets and talk about Weight of cars; Rear Track checks; ‘Shocker’ the race - please leave chats until you have Seals checked; measurement across Rear Tur- Overall, a great weekend with excellent weath- returned to the paddock. We are officially ob- rets; Carburettor & Inlet Manifold checks plus er and superb racing. served at times in parc fermé… ● Restrictor sizes; Diff checks; and Rear Brake Best wishes to all, see you at Castle Combe ● Steve Wood checks; also a Cylinder Head while undergoing a Steve Wood & Julian Affleck MsUK Technical Scrutineer gasket change. M7RC Technical Scrutineers

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Pit & Paddock 2020: Issue 8 NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS CHECK YOUR WHEELS ! TECH TIDBITS LOGGING ON uring Sunday’s Mini Se7en/S-Class race at he Vehicle Log system pre- Snetterton, the safety car was brought out for viewed in the last issue the beached S-Class of Greg Daw, which had D (#7) of Pit & Paddock had a come to rest on the grass on the infield section after TT few of you in a bit of a tiz. Panic ye the o/s front wheel parted company from the hub. not, for the above proposed sys- The alloy in question was one of the older Rim- tem of recording technical con- stock/100+ versions which first came into use with formity and development with the the M7RC in the early 1990s, and it had fractured race cars is provisionally planned around the spokes/centre boss section. Reminder for introduction in the 2021 sea- bulletins and newsletter updates to check all wheels, son, leaving the remainder of 2020 especially the 100+ model, have been issued in recent for healthy discussion and tweak- seasons and can be found on the M7RC website, but inging to to finalise finalise thethe details.details. A A draft draft here is a further reminder below: example was doing the rounds at

Snetterton and was well received All drivers/entrants and car preparers are reminded inin mostmost quarters...quarters... ● about the 100+/Rimstock (STR1082) 10x5” alloy wheel for Mini Se7en/S-Class. If you have any of these STICKY NOT TRICKY DECALS wheels, you are strongly advised to check them thor- few cars have been short oughly for signs of fatigue and, better still, subject of one or two of the re- them to crack-testing (see below). Bearing in mind this quired Challenge stickers, osol form in 3 cans. After cleaning your wheels, spray A particular alloy wheel was first introduced to the so as a reminder: the suspected area with the dye penetrant and leave M7RC back in 1990/91, and is no longer available new Two (x2) DUNLOP / MINI SPARES for 10 minutes (or as directed in the instructions). -off-the-shelf, then the newer Minilite (MA1050D) and Title Sponsor / Co-Sponsor door Then use the cleaner to remove all of the excess dye. Mini Spares (C-21A1901A) alternatives - example number panels and one wind- Finally, spray with the developer and wait, the devel- above right, with more rounded outer rim edge and screen header; oper draws out the dye from any crack and shows as a meatier centre boss making it slightly heavier than the In addition, one (x1) MINI SPARES fine line contrasting against the white developer. older 100+ version - should be strongly considered for decal each side of the car; one (x1)

use in place of any 100+ items. MINI SPARES decal inside the car As an example Ambersil make a kit, available from RS and clearly visible when viewed on Components – a kit of the 3 aerosols should be easily Further, the following crack-testing info as issued in camera in-car footage; enough to check a set of wheels. 2018 Pit & Paddock Issue #5 newsletter and in 2015 Two (x2) M7RC decals, one for- Part/Stock Numbers: Bulletin #6 is also suggested for all race wheels: ward-facing & one rearward- Cleaner 6190005600/495-4967 @ £5.89 facing; Penetrant 6190006510/495-5027 @ £7.61 “The area to look for is at the root of the spoke as it One (x1) PIPER CAMS decal, for- Developer 6190007510/495-4995 @ £7.75” joins the hub. Check all around the radius for a crack, ward facing ;

if you cannot see a crack then it doesn’t mean that the One (x1) SPAX decal, on both front The above is only a guideline reminder and items/ wheel is crack-free. The best way to check is using a wings - Se7en & S-Class only; supplier/prices are at time of original 2015 Bulletin ● flaw-detector kit, this is easy to use and comes in aer- One (x1) CURLEY decal, on both front wings; Couldn’t be simpler! ●

TURN IT OFF ! BARELY GRILLES FANCY THE BAR MADE?

lthough not proven, a rumour circulated at nother area of concern raised at Snetterton he Boot Tube Assembly which the M7RC Scruti- Snetterton, and maybe before that too, that was the major ‘adapting’ of front grilles on neering team strongly one car, perhaps more, may have been oper- one or two cars, and again you are reminded TT A AA recommends for UK use, and re- ating with an in-car radio signal. You are all reminded to read the current M7RC Regulations thoroughly:

quired for Zandvoort (hopefully in of the following wording in the current M7RC Regula- tions on page 9: TR.5.1 INTRODUCTION: 2021) and possibly even Spa too, is ...it should be clearly understood that if the fol- still available to order via Barry SR.2.14 RADIO EQUIPMENT: lowinglowing texts texts do not clearly specify that you can Payne [email protected]. Any radio equipment fitted to the vehicle for train- do it you should work on the principle that you Cost is £50 (unpainted) plus p&p. ing purposes (‘pits-to-car communication’) must cannot... There are only a few left in stock be removed for all official Practice, Qualifying however, so please contact Libre practice and Race sessions, as per Q8.1.10 (b) TR.5.6.1.5 - The standard pattern and material rep Phil Harvey at mot- of current Motorsport UK Regulations. grille, surrounds and bumpers must be retained. [email protected]@outlook.com or Barry for The grille must not be spaced from the surround- pre-payment as money transac- So, while it may be ok to be fitted and to be in use inging bodywork.bodywork. tions at Combe may be limited ● during unofficial/private testing, it is not ok to be fitted and in use during a meeting at which the com- Grille slats that have been modified to the point of petitor and car is signed-on for and/or being timed. being almost horizontal may indicate a cooling issue This is a direct MsUK regulation and transgression (sort out your radiator/engine set-up!) or a way of will be subject to all relevant judicial penalties from ingestingingesting more more ‘ram ‘ram-effect’ air to the carb’. Overtly ● either the MsUK, event organisers or the M7RC ● modified standard pattern grille is not allowed ● P Harvey Image:

Pit & Paddock 2020: Issue 8 NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS GO JONNIE GO GO GONE...

ere is a dramatic sequence of images posted to M7RC via Instagram reveal- H ing exactly how S-Class racer Jonnie Kent ended up on the DNF list at Snetterton in Sundays’ race. Having been in 3rd position (below), a safety car intervention bunched the field for a -1 lap ‘shootout’ to the flag, and in a determined effort to retain the place unfortunately caught the Esses ‘sausage’ kerbing at the wrong angle, after which John- ny was a passenger in a crazy rollover ride, thankfully emerging with nothing more than a hefty dig to the ribs from the race seat, testament to a well built ’cage... ●

Photo below: M Barrington

Main photos sequence: courtesy Jack Chevelle Jack courtesy sequence: photos Main

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CLASSIC MINI RACING ROUND-UP... PITLANE REVIEW he M7RC’s annual, full colour, 72-page Pitlane Review T 2019 magazine was released in January, so if you haven’t yet obtained yourself a copy, contact [email protected] for all posting details, or pick one up at the race meetings ●

Since the last issue #7 of Pit & Paddock, (mixed in with 1980s Production Cars), taking an 8th and 9th from a dozen starters. several more race meetings have taken place featuring classic Minis in other he National circuit at Donington Park played host to the CSCC’s Swinging Sixties series on 27 series, and again with representation September, an impressive 10 Minis plus a Jem T MINI 7 MEMORIES from M7RC drivers... variant lining up in a huge 43-car field. Third overall behind an MG Midget and Beemer 1600Ti was the en more issues of the M7RC he first of these came at Lydden in Kent on 13 Howell/Brooks paring in an 1380cc Austin Mini, then Archive have been released, September, the HRDC/LHMC-promoted the 1293 Cooper Ss of Lawrence Warr and Simon T now making 30 years worth T ‘Historics on the Hill’. A pair of Cooper S Mk1s Evans next up, with S-Class racer Jonnie Kent 7th in a of the Club’s history available in appeared in the hands of Nick Jesty and Richard Col- similar example. Also among the Mini brigade was print. Chapter 5 ‘The Last Years of burn, the former Miglia racer now also registered for occasional M7RC Invitation runner Chris Watkinson in 850’ covers 1986 to 1990, and the Mini Libre. From a field of 23, including BTCC and another 1380. In the similar Mintex Class K event, swansong of the original 850cc Miglia winner Andrew Jordan, in addition to musician Evans was the leading Mini in 15th overall in among a Mini Se7en engine, while Chapter 6 Chris Rea, Colburn was classified 5th overall over the selection of TVR Griffiths, Lotus Elans, Trimph TR4s, ‘The Green Revolution’, from 1991 2-part Jack Sears Trophy, with Jesty 10th. to 1995, records a new 1000cc Mini MGB Roadsters and big-bore Fords.

haring the same bill as the M7RC at Snetterton Se7en unit, and a move to 1300cc inally, BARC’s Mighty Mini championship for Mini Miglia, plus the adoption on 19-20 September was a double-header for amassed 22 entries for its second race meeting the Classic Touring Car racing Club’s combined of unleaded fuel and growing ties S of the season with a double-header at Castle with RoverSport and Unipart. Ar- Pre-66 and Pre-83 multi-classes, 28 cars in all. Quick- F Combe on 19-20 September. In Saturday’s race, Ste- chive copies of individual seasons, est of a trio of 1293cc Cooper S and a lone Austin ven Rideout was the ‘filling’ in the Kirkpatrick broth- Mini Seven in qualifying was former Se7en champion including 1966 through to 1985, are ers ‘sandwich’, Neven taking the overall win with also available from Mike Jackson and Miglia/Libre racer, Jonathan Lewis. Having taken David in 3rd in the Super class, Paul Ogborn heading 7th in the first race won overall by a5-5-litre Jag on the Club stand or via the the Standards from Darren Nightingale and Matthew www.m7rc.co.uk website. In addi- XJ12, he failed to start the second, leaving Kevin Baker. The following day, Ian Slark came through to Bottomley ahead of Nathan Williams in both events, tion, a further 10 years worth of demote the Kirkpatricks into the Super ‘medal’ posi- seasonal reviews are currently in with Andy Messham only managing 1 lap overall. tions, Ogborn and Nightingale again the leading production, and these are due to adwell Park on the same weekend saw Nick Standard runners, with Graham Sheppard joining cover the seasons from 1996 Jesty’s Cooper S out once more, this time in them on the class podium ● through to 2005 ● C the HSCC’s Historic Touring Car Challenge Image: courtesy Swiftune teams, championships and manu- MOTORSPORT facturers whilst sampling cars and DAYS LIVE 2020 products ‘live’ on Silverstone’s Int. circuit on 20-21 Nov’. Mark Wan- ockdown permitting, racers, stall [email protected] in track day users, performance partnership with KAD is coordi- car buyers and industry pro- nating a M7RC effort ● L fessionals can meet and source Image: courtesy MSDLive! from exhibitors, plus network with

Pit & Paddock 2020: Issue 7 NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS RACE REPORT: SNETTERTON 300 19-20 SEPT’... RESULTS: ROUND 6 Mini Se7en & S-Class

Pos # Driver 9 Laps

1 1 Jeff Smith 7 22:11.292 / SavioursSaviours atat 72.25 mph 2 73 Spencer Wanstall 7 3 77 Andrew Deviny 7 4 5 Lee Roberts 7 5 76 Jo Polley 7 Snetterton...Snetterton... 6 6 Graeme Davis 7 7 7 Leon Window 7 8 787 Connor O’Brien S 22:59.560 / 69.72 mph 9 736 Thorburn Astin S 10 742 Ben Butler S 11 715 Jonnie Kent S 12 712 Greg Daw S 13 711 Damien Harrington S 14 796 Mark Chappell S 15 729 Darren Jeremiah S 16 716 Julian Beavis S

dnf 10 Julian Proctor 7 7 laps dnf 31 Jordan Sims 7 6 dnf 758 Matthew Ayres S 3 dnf 795 Stuart Gilby S 0

ns 33 Adam Gould 7

wd 20 Darren Thomas 7 wd 720 Ben Cutler S

…Mini 7 Racing Club season continues to lift the spirits FL/7 J Smith 2:25.650 - 73.38 mph (record) ppreciative motorsport fans were treated to Honours in the shared Mini Miglia with Libre events FL/S C O’Brien 2:28.789 - 71.83 mph another superb weekend of Mini racing action were possibly even closer fought, and the head of the on 19-20 September in sunny East Anglia, with field gradually whittled down to a three-way fight be- Pole/7 J Smith A Pole/S C O’Brien separate double-headers for Rounds 6 and 7 in the tween Rupert Deeth, reigning champion Aaron Smith

National Mini Challenges producing four equally enter- and Lee Deegan, Deeth winning on Saturday by a nose, taining battles around the longer 300 Snetterton circuit. then Deegan on Sunday by a breathtaking 0.001s on the Mini Miglia & Libre

The Se7ens and S-Class cars were out together first on run to the flag as Smith maintained his series lead with Pos # Driver 9 Laps Saturday mid-afternoon, reigning champion Jeff Smith a brace of 2nds, not to mention a new lap record too. 1 23 Rupert Deeth M 20:09.086 / taking a narrow victory and new lap record ahead of The semi-invitational Libres saw a back-of-the-grid 79.55 mph points leader Spencer Wanstall, with early leader An- charge from Dan Lewis to win the class on Saturday, 2 21 Aaron Smith M 3 48 Lee Deegan M drew Deviny right on their tails at the chequered flag. It including a new lap record, ahead of reigning class ti- 4 80 Joe Thompson M was the same order on Sunday morning, although Smith tleist Phil Harvey from Rob Davis who recovered from a 5 0 Colin Peacock M only clinched it on a 1-lap slip-streamer restart follow- big ‘moment’, while Davis and Lewis then traded Sun- 6 54 Tom Bell M 7 171 Dan Lewis L 20:38.736 / ing a safety car intervention. day’s lead before the latter’s 8-port began trailing a 77.65 mph In the ‘Scholarshp’ class which elected to start 10s be- smoky trail of oil vapour which led to his demise, Davis 8 37 James Cuthbertson M hind the Se7ens, Connor O’Brien was back to winning spinning off and stalling, and then newcomer Craig Cox 9 113 Phil Harvey L 10 500 Rob Davis L ways, although he was made to work hard for both who stopped near the end when in front, leaving Peter 11 126 Peter Hills L victories by Thorburn Astin, the latter setting anew Hills to collect maximum points in his 16V ● 12 133 Craig Cox L class lap record in the second race, while Ben Butler and 13 42 Paul Simmonds M 14 17 Rick Jessop M Damien Harrington completed the trophy positions on NOTES ON THE CARS: 15 86 Jason Balding M

Saturday and Sunday respectively, the latter after Jon- Se7en dnf 69 Tony Le May M 7 laps nie Kent tumbled over the Esses kerbs, thankfully #1 - Two wins and lap record a good weekend’s work; led most dnf 11 Kane Astin M 4 emerging with only slight bruising from a rather beaten- of R1, chased mostly in R2 but perfectly timed pass on ‘last lap’ up ‘shell. #5 - Shadowed leaders throughout in R1, same again in R2 but ns 85 Sam Summerhayes M

had closer battle among chasing pack wd 32 Endaf Owens M #6 - Off the pace in R1, found over 1s in R2 to snatch 5th wd 43 Dave Edgecombe M #7 - Dropped back into S-Class battle in R1, improved pace in wd 72 Rob Howard M wd 78 Scott Kendall M R2 to be in the main pack wd 616 Justin Cooper L #10 - Late DNF in R1, ‘easy repair’ for entertaining battle in R2 #20 - On initial entry list but withdrew early... FL/M A Smith #31 - Broke engine in R1, spare fitted for R2 & good run to 8th 2:12.216 - 80.83 mph (record) FL/L D Lewis #33 - Suspected broken crank in qualifying, sadly game over... 2:14.269 - 79.60 mph (record) #73 - Maintained unbeaten run of podiums in 2020, but 0.864s Pole/M R Deeth in R1 & 0.186s in R2 show how close the battle was for top spot Pole/L P Harvey

#76 - Strong qualifying in 4th, lost time in R1 but salvaged 5th, 2.9689-mile 300 circuit better in R2 but shuffled back to 6th on 1-lap ‘restart’ to flag #77 - Led R1 before ‘nudge’ dropped him to a recovering 3rd; in * full official results @

contention for R2 win also but short of ultimate pace at flag www.tsl-timing.com Photos: M Barrington + J Payne J + Barrington M Photos:

Pit & Paddock 2020: Issue 8 NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS ...RACE REPORT: SNETTERTON 300 19-20 SEPT’ RESULTS: ROUND 7 Mini Se7en & S-Class

Pos # Driver 7 Laps

1 1 Jeff Smith 7 21:50.441 / 57.09 mph 2 73 Spencer Wanstall 7 3 77 Andrew Deviny 7 4 5 Lee Roberts 7 5 6 Graeme Davis 7 6 76 Jo Polley 7 7 7 Leon Window 7 8 31 Jordan Sims 7 9 10 Julian Proctor 7 10 787 Connor O’Brien S 21:58.152 / 56.75 mph 11 736 Thorburn Astin S 12 711 Damien Harrington S 13 796 Mark Chappell S 14 729 Darren Jeremiah S 15 716 Julian Beavis S

dnf 715 Jonnie Kent S 6 laps dnf 742 Ben Butler S 2 dnf 712 Greg Daw S 2 dnf 758 Matthew Ayres S 2 dnf 795 Stuart Gilby S 1

ns 33 Adam Gould 7

wd 20 Darren Thomas 7 wd 720 Ben Cutler S

...Saviours...Saviours atat SnettertonSnetterton FL/7 J Smith 2:25.891 - 73.25 mph FL/S T Astin S-Class Miglia 2:28.129 - 72.15 mph (record) #711 - Overheating issues saw him off the pace in R1; improved #0 - On leaders’ tails in both events, but dropped out of R2 for R2 and secured 3rd when #715 rolled out at Esses #11 - Well in contention before oil pressure issues resulted in a Pole/7 J Smith Pole/S C O’Brien #712 - Also off the pace in R1, then wheel ‘fell off’ in R2 to bring double-DNF for the weekend out safety car; commendably retrieved wheel from track... #17 - Hairy moment in R1 dropped him back, but determined Mini Miglia & Libre #715 - Nearly a R1 podium, then was on for 3rd in R2 before effort in R2 made it another pair of excellent scores clouting Esses ‘sausage’ kerb and rolling, car heavily bent... #21 - Pipped in both races but new lap record made up for that Pos # Driver 9 Laps

#716 - Debut for Novice in ‘track day’ car; steady runs despite #23 - Great battle to win R1, equally close in R2 but ‘only’ 3rd 1 48 Lee Deegan M 20:16.572 / R1 spin; initially R1 ‘DNF’ as waved-in early, result amended #32 - Entry withdrawn, car sold... 79.06 mph #720 - Withdrew, possibly due to regional lockdown... #37 - Broke engine in Friday testing, borrowed #85 spare for R1 2 21 Aaron Smith M #729 - Followed up Brands debut with two more ‘learning’ #42 - Damaging off in qualifying, repaired for R1, pitted in R2 3 23 Rupert Deeth M 4 80 Joe Thompson M runs, edging ahead in the Novice standings too for “handling” issue, more probably due to oil on track... 5 85 Sam Summerhayes M #736 - Took lead fight all the way, swapping 1st regularly but #43 - Entry withdrawn... 6 17 Rick Jessop M edged out by a length in both races; new class lap record in R2 #48 - Felt the car was “almoat there” in R1, proved it in R2 7 126 Peter Hills L 21:29.029 / 74.62 mph #742 - Excellent duel with #715 to take 3rd in R1, alarming #54 - Historic racer in ex-#72 car, still acclimatising to Mig 8 86 Jason Balding M ‘grasstrack’ moment in R2 signalled brake failure, DNF... characteristics; good run in R1 before stopping in R2 9 42 Paul Simmonds M 8 laps #758 - Huge R1 spin into chicane, then overheating led to DNFs #69 - Battled with Libres in R1 before engine let go; DNS R2 in both encounters #72 - Withdrew, car sold to #54... dnf 133 Craig Cox L 8 laps dnf 0 Colin Peacock M 7 #787 - Back in winning form after Brands, despite intermittent #78 - Late withdrawal, busy running other team cars... dnf 171 Dan Lewis L 5 ‘throttle’ problem in R1 #80 - First outing in 2020, felt a bit “rusty” but pair of excellent dnf 11 Kane Astin M 3 #795 - Weekend of woe, firstly off in R1 bent subframe, mam- 4ths proved he could be up front if racing regularly dnf 500 Rob Davis L 3 dnf 54 Tom Bell M 2 moth effort to replace overnight then R2 suspension failure... #85 - Main engine broke in qualifying, sat out R1 as spare dnf 113 Phil Harvey L 0 #796 - Narrowly avoided teammate’s off in R1 but recovered to loaned to #37, excellent charge from Row 7 up to 5th in R2 7th, good battle with novices in R2 and welcome 4th in class #86 - Recovered from off in R1, spun & stalled R2 but got going ns 37 James Cuthbertson M again to remain unlapped and score points for top-10 ranking ns 69 Tony Le May M

wd 32 Endaf Owens M Libre wd 43 Dave Edgecombe M #113 - Quickest in qualifying, took 2nd in R1 but oil pressure in wd 72 Rob Howard M wd 78 Scott Kendall M

R2 saw him drop out early wd 616 Justin Cooper L #126 - Testing helped sort 16V beforehand, almost took a podium in R1 before solid run to inherit ‘victory’ in R2; very happy! FL/M A Smith #133 - In contention for R1 podium but dropped back, then 2:12.514 - 80.65 mph FL/L R Davis leading R2 before late DNF, possibly from contact with #171 2:16.749 - 78.15 mph #171 - ‘No time’ saw back row start in 8-port, but ran strongly Pole/M A Smith to win R1, then leading R2 before DNF from oil leak/collision Pole/L D Lewis

#500 - Offs in both races, the second a DNF, however 3rd in R1 2.9689-mile 300 circuit enough to keep him on top of points table #616 - Late entry then no show as unable to get 16V running, * full official results @

pity as based only a stone’s throw from circuit! ● www.tsl-timing.com Photos: M Barrington + J Payne J + Barrington M Photos:

Pit & Paddock 2020: Issue 8 NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS GALLERY: SNETTERTON 300 19-20 SEPT’...

Images: M Barrington + J Payne + P Harvey Payne J + Barrington M Images:

Pit & Paddock 2020: Issue 8 NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS …GALLERY: SNETTERTON 300 19-20 SEPT’

Images: M Barrington + P Harvey + J Payne J + P Harvey + Barrington M Images:

Pit & Paddock 2020: Issue 8 THETHE LLIJKIJKELYELY LADS...LADS...... AND LASSES - PART 7 OF OUR DRIVER-BY-DRIVER HALL OF FAME... he following is the full ‘I, J, K-list’list’ ofof driver surnames but if you think there TT may be more then let the M7RC know and we’ll endeavor to add them in a future issueissue ofof Pit & Paddock... Miglia 5050 Years Years 1970-2020

David Ide David IDE ↑ Pat INGOLD Top 86 Novice, mechanic on brother James JAY Se7en (1979-81) Miglia (1979-81) Mike’s multi-title winning car Se7en (1967) Best of 4th, at 80 Silverstone Handful of Graham Hill Trophy races More usually entrant for T Jay Andy JACKSON Chris INCH JM IVORY Se7en (1968) Thomas JAY 1275 GT (1978-80) Se7en (1968) Half a dozen starts Se7en (1967-68) Won on trip to Phoenix Park; sadly One start, at Silverstone Pair of 3rds in second season died of heart attack at Combe; Fast- Charlie JACKSON est Lap trophy in his memory Chris IVORY Se7en (2005) Dennis JELLETT Se7en (1980-81) One-off at Oulton Park Miglia (1980-81) Paul INCH Four races recorded, best of 4th Solid mid-table rankings Miglia (1982-83) Mike JACKSON

Top 15 overall in 82; engine builder Alan JACKSON Se7en (1976-78, 80-86, 88-96) Alan JENKINS

Se7en (1986-87) Miglia (1994-04) Miglia (1976-77, 82) Double National champion 92+95, Handful of starts, one-off in 82 helped develop ‘green’ 1.0 Se7en engine; M7RC ambassador along Nick JENNINGS with brother Se7en (1979-80, 82) Five starts all came in second season Paul JACKSON Miglia (1988-92, 94-96) Keith JERWOOD Some decent results in Winter series Se7en (1974-75) Best of 5th in handful of races Richard JAGGERS Miglia (1977) Rick JESSOP DNS at Mallory National opener Miglia (2018-19) Novice honours in 18, edging up grid Pete JAMES Se7en (2001) Richard JOCKEL ← Class 6th in one-off Winter Brands Se7en (1967-68) Two podiums for 4th overall in 68 Philip JAMES Se7en (1977-78) Arthur JOHNSON Best of 4th at 78 Silverstone invite Se7en (1967-68)

Five starts recorded, best of 6th Photos: M7RC Archive (J Parish Collection + M Magee) M + (J Parish Archive M7RC Collection Photos: Photos: M7RC Archive (J Parish Collection + M Magee) M + (J Parish Archive M7RC Collection Photos: Richard Jockel

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...THE...THE LLIJKIJKELYELY LADSLADS Simon Jordan Simon JORDAN ← Jonnie KENT Miglia (1992-93, 95-96) S-Class (2018-19) Best results in first season Several podiums from Historic racer

Mike JORDY Gerry KEOGH (Irl) Miglia (1970-73) Se7en (1978) Won 71 Thruxton season opener IrishIrish racerracer atat PhoenixPhoenix ParkPark M7M7 inviteinvite

Phil JOSE Luke KISDLEY Se7en (1989-90) Se7en (2002-03) Top-6 results in Southern series Pacey novice, 3rd overall 03 Winters

Tim JOSLYN Dave KIMBERLEY S-Class (2006-07), Se7en (2007-08) Se7en (1995-96), Miglia (1996-04) Similar results in both classes Podium in 00 Winter series

Malcolm JOYCE Robin KING Se7en (1987-88) Miglia (1986-87), Se7en (1990, 95-98) Won National title in second season Steady results in Dale-tended cars

Fred JURY Shaun KING Se7en (1971) Se7en (1992-96), Miglia (1999) Chris JOHNSON One start at December Brands finale Class 2nd in non-points Brands Came close to Se7en title in mid-90s Se7en (2001) Decent mid-table Winter Challenge Brian JONES Matt KANE Tom KINSELLA (Irl) Miglia (1985-86, 88-89, 91-92) Libre (2017) Se7en (1982) Daniel JOHNSON Occasional races in Manx-tuned car Brief double-header, at Combe DNF in Phoenix Park Anglo-IrishIrish racerace Se7en (1999-01) Best ranking in 99 Winter series Evan JONES Peter KAVANAGH Brian KIPPAX Se7en (2008) Se7en (1984-86) Miglia (1988-91) David JOHNSON Five starts from Welsh novice Several 2nds, Southern runner-up 85 Couple of wins in immaculately pre- Se7en (1976) pared Ripspeed-backed car Couple of starts in National series Lee JONES [#1) Mike KEARON Miglia (2001, 04, 12) Miglia (1981, 98-00) Miles KIRWIN Derek JOHNSON Good results for mid-table rankings Also raced 1.3i Minis in between Se7en (1994-95), Miglia (1995-96) Miglia (1987-88) Promising results in both classes Southern podiums in 88 before big Lee JONES [#2] Malcolm J KEAT Se7en (2002-17) Brands shunt sent him to hospital Se7en (2005-07, 17) - John KNIGHT Top 05 Novice; fiery 18 Brands shunt Longtime racer, some top-10 scores Se7en (1979) Melvyn JOHNSON inin MiniMini specialspecial saloonsaloon Handful of starts, couple io finishes 1275 GT (1978-80) Alan KEEFE 2nd in 79 Silverstone Leyland invite Mark JONES Se7en (1967) Richard KNIGHT Listed for one race at Snetterton Se7en (1995-97) Miglia (1985-89) Well up the mid-order in busy grids Neil JOHNSON Three-time Southern champion and -

Se7en (1985-96, 98-02) 85 Novice title; later raced Rover GTi M KEEN Rose to regular top-3 overall, won Se7en (1972) Tom KNIGHT Se7en (2007-08), S-Class (2007) first ever Pembrey Mini 7 race DNS for only entry, at Thruxton - - Mick JONES Some decent results in short stint Se7en (1968-69), 1275 GT (1980) Cliff KENDALL ↓ Rick JOHNSON Top-6 scores from few M7 races; full Tristen KNIGHT Se7en (1972-73) Miglia (1985-88) - season in 1275s netted 13th o/a S-Class (2006-07), Se7en (2008-13), Less than a handful of starts Best result of 7th at Silverstone Miglia (2013, 15-17) InauguralInaugural SS-Class champion Robert ‘Bob’ JONES Scott KENDALL

Steven JOHNSON Se7en (1967-68) Se7en (1980) S-Class (2018-19) Podiums aided 9th overall rank in 68 Double class champion, previously Roy KWEI Donington and Mallory only starts Miglia (1974-81) won Mighty Mini titles Simon JONES Top-6 runner, one win listed ● Terry JOHNSON Se7en (2016-19) Miglia (2013) Limited appearances so far Single race at Oulton Park Steve JONES Kevin JOHNSTON 7-Classic (2014-15) Miglia (1974-76) Class wins in Historic-spec invite Won class in 75 Lydden saloons mix Trevor JONES Miles JOHNSTON Miglia (1978-82) Miglia (1981-83) Won G Hill series race at 80 Combe Podiums in Lewis-run car; single- seater career too Peter JOPP 1275 GT (1976) Phil JOHNSTONE Top-6 finishes for 9th in standings Miglia (1973-74) Leading runner, 4th then 3rd overall Mike JORDAN Miglia (1991-96) Tony JOLLEY Top results in Winter series, won at Se7en (1969) Brands in 91 Cliff Kendall M&A + (RW M7RCPhotos:Jackson Archive Collection)

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Pit & Paddock 2020: Issue 8 2020 CHALLENGE STANDINGS

3 736 Thorburn Astin 81 MiniMini LibreLibre 4 742 Ben Butler 73 NATIONALNATIONAL 5 720 Ben Cutler 72 Pos # Driver Pts 6 729 Darren Jeremiah 70 CHALLENGECHALLENGE 1 500 Rob Davis 53 7 796 Mark Chappell 63 2 171 Dan Lewis 45 Provisional standings after 7 rounds 8 758 Matthew Ayres 57 3 474 Josh Evans 31 9 715 Jonnie Kent 53 4 113 Phil Harvey 22 10 711 Damien Harrington 51 5 132 Darren Cox 19 11 716 Julian Beavis 27 6 126 Peter Hills 15 12 795 Stuart Gilby 18 7 616 Justin Cooper 6 8 131 Craig Cox 5 nc 149 Gary Warburton - NOVICE POINTS 283 Harvey Death - Provisional standing after 7 races Mini Miglia 1 86 Jason Balding 13 Mini Se7en 1 31 Jordan Sims 13 MiniMini MigliaMiglia Mini-7 S-Class 1 729 Darren Jeremiah 10 Pos # Driver Pts 2 758 Matthew Ayres 10 1 21 Aaron Smith 137 3 716 Julian Beavis 4 2 48 Lee Deegan 122 3 23 Rupert Deeth 107 Graham Hill Trophy U17 S-Class 4 85 Sam Summerhayes 87 nc - - - 5 0 Colin Peacock 76 MiniMini Se7enSe7en 6 17 Rick Jessop 71 Pos # Driver Pts WINTER CHALLENGE

7 37 James Cuthbertson 67 1 73 Spencer Wanstall 132 Provisional entries to date 8 4 Jason Porter 61 2 1 Jeff Smith 129 9 86 Jason Balding 58 3 77 Andrew Deviny 127 10 77 Andrew Jordan 57 Miglia 4 6 Graeme Davis 104 11 56 Nick Padmore 53 5 5 Lee Roberts 97 - 0 Colin Peacock - 12 11 Kane Astin 53 6 31 Jordan Sims 78 - 11 Kane Astin - 13 32 Endaf Owens 49 7 10 Julian Proctor 67 - 15 Gordon Pocock - 14 78 Scott Kendall 43 8 76 Jo Polley 64 - 23 Rupert Deeth - 15 69 Tony Le May 41 9 7 Leon Oli Window 47 - 40 Jonathan Lewis - 16 80 Joe Thompson 34 10 49 Ross Billison 38 - 78 Scott Kendall - 17 53 Niven Burge 33 11 46 Max Hunter 37 - 85 Sam Summerhayes - 18 42 Paul Simmonds 26 12 38 Steven Hopper 28 19 29 Dave Drew 25 13 57 Philip Gillibrand 20 Libre 20 54 Tom Bell 16 14 33 Adam Gould 18 21 72 Rob Howard 10 - 171 Dan Lewis - 15 20 Darren Thomas 16 22 27 Peter Harries 2 - 277 Andrew Deviny - 16 39 Glen Woodbridge 2 23 26 Peter Arnold 0 nc 37 Gareth Hunt - nc 20 Mark Sims - Se7en 43 Dave Edgecombe - - 1 Jeff Smith - 62 Chris Lovett -

- 20 Darren Thomas -

88 Kieren McDonald - - 31 Jordan Sims - - 33 Adam Gould - - 39 Glen Woodbridge - - 46 Max Hunter - - 72 Arnold Duncan - - 76 Jo Polley -

S-Class

- 712 Greg Daw - - 715 Jonnie Kent - MiniMini--77 SS--ClassClass - 758 Matthew Ayres - Pos # Driver Pts - 787 Connor O’Brien - - 795 Stuart Gilby - 1 712 Greg Daw 107 - 796 Mark Chappell -

2 787 Connor O’Brien 100

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Pit & Paddock 2020: Issue 8 ABOUT US durable, milder-tuned 1000cc made season in an S-Class car is going to sense. In line with the prevailing be more affordable. The Graham Hill green issue there was a switch to Trophy is awarded to the leading unleaded fuel too, and to differenti- Under-17-year-old too. ate the two formulae once more, the sister Miglia series made the Mini Libre jump to 1300cc power in 1994. One ntroduced in 2017, Mini Libre is a final interesting statistic is the driv- semi-invitational ‘Free Formula’ ers: close to 2000 names appear on I category running on the back of the rollcall over 50+ years; that aver- the Miglia grid. Catering for original- ages out to nearly 40 new drivers shaped racing Minis, cars may utilise per season. What other single-make any A-Series block and gearbox, run Miglia race series can claim this strong on 10in wheels and mandatory Dun- support over such a long period? lop tyres. Success ballast may be 5050 Years Years

1970-2020 Photos: M7RCPhotos:Archive

The Mini 7 Racing Club Mini 7 Racing History ver since the first Formula he UK's longest running one- Mini-7 race at Brands Hatch in make motor racing champion- added. The ‘Special Tuning’ trophy is 1966, the Mini 7 Racing Club ship was introduced in 1966 Mini Miglia E T awarded to the overall winner ● has always been a favourite for race as Formula Mini-7; restricted tuning or performance, the Mini commentators and spectators alike. 850 engines, control tyres, designed Miglia is top of the Mini 7 The race cars offer excellent perfor- for low-budget racers starting out. It F Racing Club ladder. With a mance for money, challenging many was the brainwave of the original modified 1293cc- A Series engine, of today’s more modern car formu- Mini 7 Club (then a social/racing the 670kg Mini is propelled from 0- lae for overall pace. The Se7ens and society, mainly for the Mini) and the 60 in about 4.5 seconds and onto a Miglias are guaranteed to offer 750 Motor club (the pioneers of low- top speed of around 125mph. On overtaking, due to equally matched cost motorsport). In 1970, Formula the slick Dunlop rubber the handling machinery but mainly to the rather Mini-7 became just Mini Se7en is everything you would expect from un-aerodynamic body that gives the when Mini ‘Mille’ Miglia was intro- a Mini and much, much more! car behind a straightline advantage. duced; 1000cc, twin choke, less Off the track, the Club has a very restricted tuning, wide slick tyres, Mini Se7en friendly atmosphere with willingness and primarily for Mini Se7eners ow in its sixth decade, the to help new members become ac- wishing to progress or for the gener- Mini Se7en Challenge has quainted with the ‘tricks of the ally more experienced saloon racer. N been providing great racing trade’ and where to get the best Then in 1976 both were renamed at an affordable price. Since 1991 advice. Most drivers and supporters Mini 850 and Mini 1000, as British the Se7ens have been using a modi- stay at the circuit for the weekend Leyland, in conjunction with the fied 998cc A-Series engine and the races, giving an ideal opportunity to now re-structured Mini 7 Racing 660kg Minis can reach 60mph in 6.6 discuss the racing. The cars are ideal Club, came up with a third, more seconds, with a top speed of around for the engineering enthusiast as high-profile series for Mini 1275GTs; 110mph. Running on treaded racing although the rules strictly stipulate this lasted five seasons before being Dunlop rubber the cars stick to the what can be modified on the car, superseded by Metros but that's road like the proverbial go-kart! they are specified so that develop- another story… The basic Mini ment of the car can be achieved Se7en format remained unchanged Mini-7 S-Class within a tight budget. If you are for nigh on 25 years before an in- he Mini-7 S-Class is aimed at interested in starting racing, the crease in engine size to 1000cc in drivers on a budget. Whether best advice is to come to a race and 1991. What with the 850cc engine T you’re a complete novice or chat, then buy yourself an already ceasing production in the early an experienced driver returning to built car as this is by far the most 1980s, replacement parts became racing, the S-Class is a feeder series economic route. harder to source and the fact that to Mini Se7en. With modifications engines were incredibly highly and improvements strictly limited to www.mini7.co.uk stressed, the adoption of the more the 1275cc engines, the budget for a

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FromFrom thethe AArchivesrchives Miglia 5050 Years

1970-2020

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CHAMPIONS GALLERY 1977 Peter Hill (Graham Hill Trophy)

1978 Ken Brown (Graham Hill Trophy) 1981 John Meale (TEAC)

1980 John Simpson (Graham Hill Trophy)

(Graham Hill Trophy) 1979 Tony Edmonds 1981 Stewart Fowler (Graham Hill Trophy)

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FromFrom thethe AArchivesrchives 1980 John Meale (TEAC)

1979 Paul Rowland (TEAC)

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1981 John Meale (TEAC)

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1982 Jim McDougall (TEAC)

1983 Peter Moore (Southern) 1981 Stewart Fowler (Graham Hill Trophy) 1984 Mike Fry (Southern)

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FromFrom thethe AArchivesrchives 1985 Gerald Dale (Southern) CHAMPIONS GALLERY MigliaMiglia

5050 Photos: M7RC Archive + courtesy + M7RCPhotos:Autosport Archive Photos: M7RC Archive + courtesy + M7RCPhotos:Autosport Archive Years Years 1970-2020

1987 Mark Jones (Southern)

1986 Mark Jones (Southern)

1990 Tony Parker (Southern)

1988 Mark Jones (Southern) 1994 Dave Hancock (Winter)

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1991 Tony Parker (Southern)

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1993 Jonathan Lee (Winter)

(Winter) 1992 Chris Lewis

1995 Peter Baldwin (Winter) 1994 Dave Hancock (Winter)

Pit & Paddock 2020: Issue 8 FromFrom thethe AArchivesrchives TWO VISITS TO WILTSHIRE IN 1970 FOR SE7ENS ONLY THOUGH DESPITE A NEW ‘MILLE’ MIGLIA CHALLENGE

5050 yearsyears CASTLECASTLE COMBECOMBE agoago

750 Motor Club 27 June 1970

NATIONAL MINI SE7EN Round 5

Pos # Driver 10 Laps 1 66 Len Brammer 14:13.4 / 77.62 mph 2 82 John Wroe MINI SE7EN 27 June 1970 packed Minis in a devastating MINI SE7EN 15 Aug’ 1970 3 73 Ian Briggs National Challenge charge upon Quarry bend, and National Challenge 4 78 Anthony Fisher

as they snarled off in that gen- 5 70 Ian French eral direction they looked for 6 83 Richard Williams 7 69 Graham Wenham all the world like some colossal, Len’s fully Briggs swigs 8 86 James Burrows animated paint advertisement. 9 80 Richard Walden Brammer was never headed but 10 87 Alan Cosby focused the bubbly 11 85 David Coward the pressure was continually on 12 71 Mick Bowring WELSHMAN Len Brammer him. For six hairy laps Roger NOT SINCE round 2 had an- 13 67 Frank Gillibrand kept up the pressure on his Colson (Mayfield), Richard Wil- yone other than Len Brammer 14 72 Paul Beckham Mini 7 rivals with a polished liams, John Wroe and Anthony got to glug the proverbial 15 84 Roy Bull 9 laps 16 65 Chris Tyrrell 8 performance at the fast, Fisher circulated in each others winner’s fizz, but this time open Wiltshire track. Roger boots, taking copious helpings Ian Briggs came through to dnf 76 Brian Coles 9 laps dnf 81 Roger Colson* 8 Colson led the chase, sharing of grass and tarmac in their taste victory after the runa- dnf 75 Ray Cox 7 fastest lap, but ultimately stride and always threatening way Mini-7 series leader dnf 68 John Digby 2 retired Brammer. Unfortunately Wil- dropped out dns 74 Mike Walters liams had himself a moment at ow we came to the ritu- dns 77 Peter Lambourne Old Paddock on the seventh, fter achieving a near dns 79 Dudley Fisher al dance of the ‘fun then Colson’s donk went sick on perfect start and lead- dns 88 Ray Spring bugs’, a gentle game in dns 89 Eric Groves N the next, and this left Wroe ing clearly for two laps which few rules are observed. ?????????????????????????????????dns 91 Mick Osborne* A nicely placed to follow Brammer a plug in Len Brammer’s Mini ????????????????????? Len Brammer (MRL Downton) FL: L Brammer + R Colson Photo: courtesy ??? home five seconds adrift ● 1:23.8 – 79.05 mph nipped away from the centre Burrows heads Hollman on 15 Aug (top) report courtesy Motoring News Burrows heads Hollman on 15 Aug (top) spot to led 20 other tightly Photo: J Burrows Collection 1.84-mile circuit

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FromFrom thethe AArchivesrchives to retire at the end of the an outbreak of spins, Frank Gil- Monoposto RC 15 August 1970

third lap. This left the race librand (Morris Mini) gyrating NATIONAL MINI SE7EN Round 8 squarely in the pocket of arch crazily from the middle of an Pos # Driver 10 Laps rival Ian Briggs (Libspeed Mini), eight-car bunch to clobber both 1 67 Ian Briggs 14:22.0 / who motored on to a comforta- bank and bales, luckily with lit- 76.84 mph ble win and some very useful tle damage. Another spinner 2 77 James Burrows 3 65 Vic Hollman points. Second place was con- was Richard Williams, revolving 5050 4 58 Eric Groves tested throughout by James at Tower on the second lap, 5 64 Richard Williams yearsyears Burrows (Swiftune Mini) and Vic although he scrapped furiously 6 73 Brian Coles Hollman (Samco Mini), the lat- to make up ground from fif- 7 70 David Sambell agoago 8 61 Tony Fisher ter losing a little ground on the teenth to fifth by the finish ● 9 69 John Digby seventh lap at Old Paddock, report courtesy Motoring News 10 68 Alan Cosby 11 72 Ian French dropped into the cylinder, enough in this company to prove * All 1970 season race articles, full and gently, but inexorably, the decisive factor at the fin- 12 66 David Coward results and tables can be found in: 13 59 Paul Beckham slipped back through the field ish. Some light drizzle heralded M7RC Archive 1970 issue 14 74 Frank Anderson 15 71 Tony Styles THERE WERE no Challenge 16 76 Ken Everden 9 laps Miglia moments rounds at Combe for the Miglia 17 56 David Gregory 9 new 998cc formula, but a 18 62 Frank Gillibrand 8

few cars turned out in the dnf 60 Len Brammer 3 laps

other tin-top races dns 57 John Wroe 50 50 dns 75 Chris Tyrrell ohn Holloway was dns 78 Roy Bull listed as a reserve in Years dns 79 Dan Bull the Special Saloon 1970-2020 dns 165 Roger Colson J entry on 27 June, while on 15 FL: R Williams August Mick Osborne took his Mayfield car 1:23.2 - 79.62 mph

(left) to second in the Special Saloon up-to- 1.84-mile circuit 1000cc class mostly up against 999cc and 850cc Minis, with Rod MacDonald’s Macron version Mini Se7en grid on 27 June (below) Photos: J Burrows Collection + sixth in class, and David Angless a non starter ● D Cobbing Collection

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AArchiverchive ROLL OF HONOUR LibraryLibrary The Champions NATIONAL MINI SE7EN NATIONAL MINI MIGLIA 2014 Shaun Tarlton 1966 Bob Fox 1970 Mick Osborne 2015 Ian Deviny 1967 Bob Fox 1971 Len Brammer 2016 Josh Collins 1968 Mick Osborne 1972 Mick Osborne 2017 Shaun Tarlton 1969 Paul Gaymer 1973 Phil Spurling 2018 Scott Kendall 1970 Len Brammer 1974 Russell Dell 2019 Scott Kendall 1971 Graham Wenham 1975 Alan Curnow 1972 Reg Armstrong 1976 Mike Curnow MIGLIA S-CLASS 1973 Mick Moss 1977 Paul Gaymer 2006 Phil Harvey 1974 Chris Tyrrell 1978 Phil Spurling 2007 Phil Harvey 1975 Graham Wenham 1979 Phil Spurling 2008 Phil Harvey 1976 Graham Wenham 1980 Roland Nix 2016 Jim Burrows 1977 Martin Goodall 1981 Chris Hampshire 2017 Jim Burrows 1978 Steve Hall 1982 Chris Lewis 1979 Patrick Watts 1983 Chris Lewis MINI LIBRE Invitational 1980 Jonathan Lewis 1984 Mike Fry 2017 Peter Crewes 1981 Gary Hall 1985 Mike Fry 2018 Phil Harvey 1982 Gerald Dale 1986 Russell Grady 2019 Phil Harvey 1983 Chris Gould 1987 Russell Grady 1984 Chris Gould 1988 Russell Grady NATIONAL 1275 GT 1985 Russell Grady 1989 Myk Cable 1976 Roger Saunders 1986 Chris Tyrrell 1990 Owen Hall 1977 Steve Soper 1987 Chris Tyrrell 1991 Myk Cable 1978 Jeremy Hampshire 1988 Malcolm Joyce 1992 Myk Cable 1979 Steve Soper 1989 Steve Cooper* 1993 Ian Gunn 1980 Steve Harris 1990 Bill Sollis* 1994 Chris Lewis* 1991 Bill Sollis* 1995 Chris Lewis GRAHAM HILL MEMORIAL 1992 Mike Jackson* 1996 Stewart Drake TROPHY - SE7EN / MIGLIA 1993 Tina Cooper* 1997 Bill Sollis* 1977 Steve Hall / Peter Hill 1994 Ian Curley 1998 Ian Curley* 1978 Roy Finlay / Ken Brown 1995 Mike Jackson* 1999 Ian Curley* 1979 Tim Lester / Tony Edmonds 1996 Phil Manser* 2000 Peter Baldwin* 1980 Gordon Levett / John Simpson 1997 Steve Bell 2001 Peter Baldwin 1981 Steve Mole / Stewart Fowler 1998 Matthew Hayman 2002 Chris Lewis 1999 Dave Braggins 2003 Peter Baldwin GRAHAM HILL MEMORIAL 2000 Dave Braggins 2004 Peter Baldwin TROPHY - S Class Under 17 2001 Tim Sims* 2005 Peter Baldwin 2018 Thorburn Astin (U-17) 2002 Tim Sims 2006 Bill Sollis 2019 Ben Cutler (U-17) 2003 Tim Sims 2007 Andrew Hack 2004 James Hall 2008 Andrew Hack CADWELL PARK SERIES 2005 Paul Thompson 2009 Andrew Hack 1978 Chris Tyrrell (overall) 2006 Andrew Deviny 2010 Paul Thompson 2007 Max Hunter 2011 Endaf Owens CASTLE COMBE SERIES 2008 Paul Thompson 2012 Peter Baldwin 1983 Mike Fry (overall) 2009 Kane Astin 2013 Peter Baldwin 2010 Paul Spark 2014 Rupert Deeth LYDDEN SERIES - 7 / MIG 2011 Paul Spark 2015 Kane Astin 1983 Barbara Cowell / Peter Moore 2012 Paul Spark 2016 Shayne Deegan 1984 Chris Gould / Dave Titmuss 2013 Andrew Deviny 2017 Rupert Deeth 1985 Peter Kavanagh/Grant Munday 2014 Andrew Deviny 2018 Aaron Smith 1986 Chris Tyrrell / Bev Comber 2015 Paul Spark 2019 Aaron Smith 1987 Bill Sollis / Bev Comber 2016 Ashley Davies 1988 Bill Sollis / Mark Jones 2017 Charlie Budd MINI-7 S-CLASS 2018 Max Hunter 2006 Tristen Knight 2019 Jeff Smith 2007 Nathan Burge Miglia 2008 Nathan Burge *Overall Champion Award: 2009 Julian Affleck Rover Mini Cooper to National 2010 Julian Affleck Champion with highest points 2011 Julian Affleck 5050 2012 Julian Proctor Years 2013 Julian Proctor Years 1970-2020

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AArchiverchive ROLL OF HONOUR LibraryLibrary The Champions SOUTHERN/WINTER - SE7EN 2002 Paul Brown 1976 Bryan Dugdale 1971 Mick Collard 2003 Martin Wager 1977 Peter Calver 1972 David Sambell 2019 Colin Peacock 1978 Paul Earley 1973 Geoff Gilkes 1979 Keith Vinycomb 1974 Geoff Gilkes NOVICE AWARD - SE7EN 1980 Bryan Slark + 1975 Graham Wenham 1973 Hugo Shipley Marco Del Pizzo 1976 Bob Addison 1974 John West 1981 Gordon Pocock 1977 Richard Hamlyn 1975 Jeremy Wheatley 1982 Miles Johnston 1978 Jim McDougall 1976 Chris Lewis 1983 Brian Quinn 1979 Roy Finlay 1977 Tristan Batch 1984 Grant Munday 1980 Gerald Dale 1978 Rob Selby 1985 Mark Jones 1981 Richard Hamlyn 1979 Jonathan Lewis 1986 Richard Collins 1982 Chris Gould 1980 Derek Miller + 1987 Owen Hall 1983 Chris Gould Peter Lawton 1988 Steve Holtom 1984 Chris Gould 1981 Mark Cinnamon 1989 Eamonn Moran 1985 Steve Mole 1982 Barbara Cowell 1990 Bob Pearson 1986 Bill Sollis 1983 Jeremy Ormerod 1991 Jonathan Lee 1987 Bill Sollis 1984 Dave Banwell 1992 Steve Blunt 1988 Guy Sims 1985 Bill Sollis 1993 Jonathan Lloyd 1989 – 1986 Alan Jackson 1994 Nick Reynolds 1990 Alan Rogers 1987 Steve Cooper 1995 David Lawrence 1991 Kelly Rogers 1988 Andy Hack 1996 David McGuinness 1992 Kelly Rogers 1989 Bill Boyle 1997 Tony Higgins 1993 Ian Curley 1990 Niven Burge 1998 Endaf Owens 1994 Kelly Rogers + 1991 Tim Stanbridge 1999 Stephen Dalby Matthew Hayman 1992 Shaun King 2000 Adrian Young 1995 Dave Braggins 1993 Matthew Hayman 2001 Andrew Howard 1996 James Hayman 1994 John Pearson 2002 Paul Simmonds 1997 Alan Waite 1995 James Hayman 2003 – 1998 Dave Banwell 1996 Paul Woodbridge 2004 Phil Anning 1999 Ian Deviny 1997 Sarah Munns 2005 Keith Allington 2000 Andrew Deviny 1998 Tom Francis 2006 Paul Baird 2001 James Winnifrith 1999 Peter Weston 2007 Andrew Worsley 2002 Andy Hack 2000 Duncan Emmett 2008 Owen Stinchcombe 2003 Nick Tandy 2001 James Loukes 2009 Dave Drew 2019 Jeff Smith 2002 Max Hunter 2010 Mark Cowan 2003 Lewis Selby 2011 – SOUTHERN/WINTER - MIGLIA 2004 Alex Myall 2012 Iain Cameron 1979 Paul Rowland 2005 Lee Jones 2013 – 1980 John Meale 2006 Ricky Horne 2014 – 1981 John Meale 2007 Thomas Knight 2015 Ian Briscall 1982 Jim McDougall 2008 Neil Robins 2016 – 1983 Peter Moore 2009 Terry Barringer 2017 Alfie Brown 1984 Mike Fry 2010 Mike Rayner 2018 Richard Jessop 1985 Gerald Dale 2011 Ashley Davies 2019 Stuart Wright 1986 Mark Jones 2012 Ross Billison 1987 Mark Jones 2013 Justin Drury 1988 Mark Jones 2014 Shaun Tarlton 1989 – 2015 Lewis Fox 1990 Tony Parker 2016 Leon Oli Window 1991 Tony Parker 2017 Joe Thompson 1992 Chris Lewis 2018 Stephen Colbran 1993 Jonathan Lee 2019 Glen Woodbridge 1994 Dave Hancock 1995 Peter Baldwin NOVICE AWARD - S-CLASS 1996 Wayne Grayer 2019 Ben Cutler 1997 Tony Higgins 1998 David Abbott NOVICE AWARD - MIGLIA 1999 Jonathan Lewis 1973 Kelvin May 2000 Kevin Mason 1974 Gary Cashman 2001 Kelly Rogers 1975 Colin Davies

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LAP RECORDS CIRCUIT MINI SE7EN MINI MIGLIA MINI-7 S-CLASS MINI LIBRE Length (miles) BRANDS HATCH (Indy) Jeff Smith 10 November 2019 Nick Padmore 25 August 2018 Connor O’Brien 10 November 2019 David Franks 25 August 2018 1.2 0:59.185 73.47 mph 0:54.331 80.03 mph 1:00.287 72.13 mph 0:54.800 79.35 mph BRANDS HATCH (GP) Jeff SMITH 8 August 2020 Kane Astin 9 August 2020 Connor O’Brien 11 August 2019 Dan Lewis 9 August 2020 2.4332 1:53.023 77.50 mph new! 1:44.086 84.15 mph new! 1:55.091 76.11 mph 1:44.713 83.65 mph new! CADWELL PARK Andrew Deviny 15 May 2016 Bill Sollis 15 May 2016 Scott Kendall 9 September 2018 Phil Harvey 31 August 2019 2.1869 1:49.168 72.12 mph 1:39.628 79.02 mph 1:50.680 71.13 mph 1:45.054 74.94 mph CASTLE COMBE Jeff Smith 14 September 2019 Aaron Smith 17 April 2017 Scott Kendall 14 September 2019 Phil Harvey 14 September 2019 1.85 1:23.701 79.56 mph 1:17.094 86.38 mph 1:25.008 78.34 mph 1:18.790 84.52 mph CROFT Leon Wightman 14 April 2019 Joe Thompson 14 April 2019 Scott Kendall 14 April 2019 Josh Evans 14 April 2019 2.125 1:43.056 74.23 mph 1:33.326 81.97 mph 1:44.892 72.93 mph 1:35.465 80.13 mph CROIX-EN-TERNOIS, Fra Paul Thompson 2 July 2005 Peter Baldwin 3 July 2005 1.18 1:07.844 62.61 mph 1:02.502 67.96 mph DONINGTON PARK (National) Jeff Smith 11 July 2020 Rupert Deeth 11 July 2020 Zack Booth 18 June 2016 Rob Davis 11 July 2020 1.9791 1:29.141 79.92 mph new! 1:20.154 88.48 mph new! 1:30.174 79.00 mph 1:22.041 86.84 mph new! DONINGTON PARK (GP) Ashley Davies 4 June 2017 Rupert Deeth 4 June 2017 Shaun Tarlton 4 June 2017 Peter Crewes 4 June 2017 2.5 2:00.643 74.22 mph 1:49.163 82.02 mph 2:02.566 73.05 mph 1:51.094 80.60 mph KNOCKHILL Oli Perrett 12 May 2002 Endaf Owens 12 May 2002 1.3 1:05.952 70.89 mph 1:00.598 77.14 mph LYDDEN Niven Burge 29 September 1991 Jonathan Lee 5 March 1994 1.0 0:51.6 69.75 mph 0:46.6 77.25 mph MALLORY PARK Mark Hunt 25 April 1999 Jonathan Lloyd 25 June 2000 1.35 0:57.91 83.92 mph 0:52.64 92.32 mph OULTON PARK (Fosters) Spencer Wanstall 19 August 2017 Rupert Deeth 19 August 2017 Shaun Tarlton 19 August 2017 Paul Thompson 19 August 2017 1.654 1:16.776 77.55 mph 1:09.042 86.24 mph 1:18.791 75.57 mph 1:10.054 84.99 mph OULTON PARK (Island) Paul Thompson 28 May 2007 Colin Peacock 28 May 2007 Nathan Burge 28 May 2007 2.26 1:48.280 75.13 mph 1:38.804 82.34 mph 1:51.326 73.08 mph OULTON PARK (International) Lewis Selby 20 August 2016 Shayne Deegan 20 August 2016 Shaun Tarlton 10 July 2014 2.692 2:09.730 74.69 mph 1:57.609 82.39 mph 2:16.196 71.15 mph PEMBREY Paul Spark 26 June 2010 Endaf Owens 27 June 2010 Julian Affleck 27 June 2010 1.456 1:11.716 73.08 mph 1:05.855 79.59 mph 1:15.312 69.60 mph PEMBREY (Clubmans) Darren Thomas 21 April 2018 Rupert Deeth 21 April 2018 Nick Croydon-Fowler 21 April 2018 Alex Osborne 21 April 2018 1.49 1:19.147 67.77 mph 1:12.209 74.28 mph 1:19.531 67.44 mph 1:13.117 73.36 mph Pestalozzi (hillclimb) Paul Frankcom 17 August 1995 Martin Pester 17 August 1995 0.514 0:40.40 45.80 mph 0:37.80 48.95 mph Rockingham (Super Sports) Paul Thompson 27 September 2008 Rupert Deeth 20 September 2017 Nick Croydon-Fowler 30 Sept’ 2017 Peter Crewes 30 September 2017 1.94 1:42.815 67.92 mph 1:34.260 74.09 mph 1:43.711 67.34 mph 1:37.330 71.75 mph SILVERSTONE (National) Andrew Deviny 22 March 2003 Tony Le May 7 April 2007 Connor O’Brien 30 March 2019 Phil Harvey 30 March 2019 1.639 1:14.398 79.30 mph 1:08.137 86.60 mph 1:16.065 77.63 mph 1:09.647 84.79 mph SILVERSTONE (International) Andrew Deviny 7 October 2018 Aaron Smith 7 October 2018 Nick Croydon-Fowler 7 Oct’ 2018 David Franks 7 October 2018 1.8508 1:25.242 78.16 mph 1:17.406 86.08 mph 1:25.876 77.59 mph 1:19.041 84.30 mph SILVERSTONE (GP Historic) Niven Burge 24 May 2009 Peter Baldwin 8 October 2000 Julian Affleck 23 May 2009 3.194 2:27.332 78.05 mph 2:15.149 85.07 mph 2:36.975 73.26 mph SILVERSTONE (GP Arena) Darren Thomas 25 June 2017 Rupert Deeth 25 June 2017 Ben Butler 28 June 2017 Gary Warburton 25 June 2017 3.66 2:47.198 78.81 mph 2:32.369 86.48 mph 2:52.185 76.53 mph 2:38.213 83.29 mph Silverstone (Oval) Ian Curley 24 July 1994 Jonathan Lee 24 July 1994 0.406 0:24.59 36.93 mph 0:23.54 38.58 mph SNETTERTON (200) Ashley Davies 14 May 2017 Rupert Deeth 14 May 2017 Justin Cooper 14 May 2017 Peter Crewes 13 May 2017 1.9843 1:33.597 76.31 mph 1:24.360 84.66 mph 1:35.809 74.70 mph 1:28.181 80.99 mph SNETTERTON (300) Jeff Smith 19 September 2020 Aaron Smith 19 September 2020 Thorburn Astin 20 September 2020 Dan Lewis 19 September 2020 2.9689 2:25.650 73.38 mph new! 2:12.216 80.83 mph new! 2:28.129 72.15 mph new! 2:14.269 79.60 mph new! SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Bel Paul Clark 4 June 2006 Paul Thompson 11 June 2011 Julian Affleck 12 June 2011 4.3349 3:13.408 80.69 mph 2:58.885 88.09 mph 3:21.721 77.36 mph THRUXTON Paul Thompson 21 August 2005 Nick Padmore 19 May 2019 James Bull 2 June 2018 Phil Harvey 19 May 2019 2.356 1:37.933 86.60 mph 1:28.646 95.67 mph 1:38.447 86.15 mph 1:29.809 94.44 mph ZANDVOORT, Ned Jeff Smith 7 July 2019 Rupert Deeth 7 July 2019 Scott Kendall 7 July 2019 Phil Harvey 7 July 2019 2.676 2:11.495 73.26 mph 2:00.192 80.15 mph 2:14.187 71.79 mph 2:02.839 78.42 mph ZOLDER, Bel Darren Thomas 17 August 2013 Aaron Smith 17 August 2013 Julian Proctor 17 August 2013 2.492 2:05.782 71.32 mph 1:54.818 78.13 mph 2:13.915 66.99 mph

THE ABOVE LAP RECORDS IN BOLD ARE FOR CURRENT CIRCUIT LAYOUTS - OTHER VENUE LENGTHS LISTED HAVE NOT ALTERED SINCE LAST VISITED BY THE M7RC BUT ARE UNLIKELY TO BE USED AGAIN

Lap records for previous circuit lengths are on file in the M7RC Archives, both for current engine specs in Se7en (1.0-litre),litre), MigliaMiglia (1.3(1.3-litre),litre), SS-Class (1275cc) and also for older engine specs for Se7en (850cc) & Miglia (998cc)

Pit & Paddock 2020: Issue 8

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MiniMini Se7enSe7en MiniMini MigliaMiglia MiniMini--77 SS--ClassClass MiniMini LibreLibre # Driver # Driver # Driver # Driver 0/1 Jeff SMITH 0 Colin PEACOCK 711 Damien HARRINGTON 113 Phil HARVEY 2 Joe THOMPSON 1 Aaron SMITH 712 Greg DAW 115 Steve BAKER 5 Lee ROBERTS 4 Jason PORTER 715 Jonnie KENT 126 Peter HILLS 6 Graeme DAVIS 11 Kane ASTIN 716 Julian BEAVIS n 131 Craig COX 7 Leon Oli WINDOW 15 Gordon POCOCK 720 Ben CUTLER 132 Darren COX 10 Julian PROCTOR 17 Rick JESSOP 729 Darren JEREMIAH n 133 Les STANTON 18 Tina COOPER 19 James COLBURN 733 James BRYAN 149 Gary WARBURTON 20 Darren THOMAS 20 Mark SIMS 736 Thorburn ASTIN 171 Dan LEWIS 22 Graeme DAVIS 21 Aaron SMITH 742 Ben BUTLER 177 Peter CREWES 31 Jordan SIMS 23 Rupert DEETH 747 Kelvin EDGAR 186 David FRANKS 33 Adam GOULD 26 Peter ARNOLD 748 Mal DICKINSON n 219 Richard COLBURN 37 Gareth HUNT 27 Peter HARRIES 758 Matthew AYRES n 277 Andrew DEVINY 38 Steven HOPPER 29 Dave DREW 779 Andy DICKINSON 283 Harvey Death *invitation 39 Glen WOODBRIDGE 32 Endaf OWENS 784 Ryan TAYLOR n 474 Josh EVANS 46 Max HUNTER 37 James CUTHBERTSON 787 Connor O’BRIEN 500 Rob DAVIS 49 Ross BILLISON 40 Jonathan LEWIS 795 Stuart GILBY 616 Justin COOPER 57 Philip GILLIBRAND 42 Paul SIMMONDS 796 Mark CHAPPELL 123 Huw TURNER 63 Dave ROBINSON 43 Dave EDGECOMBE 760 Jack SHEARING 127 Ian FRASER 232 Thomas Berg *invitation 72 Arnold DUNCAN 48 Lee DEEGAN 765 Simon MARTIN 766 Stephen COLBRAN ? tba 73 Spencer WANSTALL 49 Martin WAGER 778 Charlie BRISKER ? tba 76 Jo POLLEY 53 Niven BURGE ? tba ? tba 77 Andrew DEVINY 54 Tom BELL 3 Dom BURGER 56 Nick PADMORE 4 Andrew DEVINY 62 Chris LOVETT 8 Spencer WANSTALL 9 Darren THOMAS 69 Tony LE MAY 11 Adam GOULD 72 Rob HOWARD 16 Andy KING 77 Andrew JORDAN 22 Graeme DAVIS 78 Scott KENDALL 26 Nigel DAVIES 27 Leon Oil WINDOW 80 Joe THOMPSON 28 Dom BURGER 82 Darren MASON 35 Jeff SMITH 85 Sam SUMMERHAYES 45 Leon WIGHTMAN 55 Darren EATON 86 Jason BALDING n 69 Steve TRENCH 88 Kieren MCDONALD 71 Simon JONES 2 Rupert DEETH 88 Kieren MCDONALD 3 Kane ASTIN 89 Tom HARTWELL 5/83 Colin PEACOCK 94 Lee ROBERTS 6 James CUTHBERTSON 95 Julian PROCTOR 7 Paul SIMMONDS 8 Mark SIMS 9 Sam SUMMERHAYES 10 Nick PADMORE 12 Wayne GRAYER 18 Elliot STAFFORD 22 Stuart HORSFALL 44 Darren MOON 45 Chris MORGAN 64 Alex OSBORNE 92 Jason PORTER