| 29th
October
Back to the Future
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The
past, present and future were used in
a filming session for Channel 4's WRC
preview (to be shown Saturday 1st November
at 0830).
Paddy Hopkirk and Neil were interviewed
by Jeremy Hart at the Gaydon Motor Heritage
Centre with Monte Carlo winning 33 EJB
and the World's fastest MINI.
Pictured are Jeremy, Paddy and Anna.
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25th
October
Scandanavian tips
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Burgess
and Holder meet with Jari-Matti Latvala
and Carl Williamson for tips learnt from
inside an M-Sport Focus RS WRC! |
25th
October
They might be giants..
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...
although look at the size of the shopping
trolley behind!
Neil, Jim and Jo scrounge some workshop
space from Edd China at Cummfy Banana for vinyl graphics application. |
20th
October
We fit!
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Yes,
after spending a day with Jim, Simax,
Clem and Neil fettling Mildred, Neil
and Jim finally squeezed into the Mini!
Sunday
was the first time that Neil and Jim
worked on a rally at the Oakington stages.
Finishing 24th overall despite still
carrying the international weight penalty,
the pairs rally debut went very well.
Best not remind Jim of a first stage
chicane.. peril sensitive sunglasses
anyone?!
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Mark
Hall, Neil Burgess
Simon Maxted, David Hardingham, Phil Potter,
Paul Clark
Jim Holder, Simon
Wallis, Anna McColl
16th
October
North West visit
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Anna
returns the seats after a fantastic reconditioning
by manufacturers Magnum |
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Wayne
from WPM offers his advice plus lots more
opportunity to spend money! Anyone want
to hire an Evo or buy an ex-works Mini? |
14th
October
Hat washer
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Roger
"The Hat", a famous name amongst
Mini owners, has donated his parts washer
for the cause. This is the latest donation
from Roger over the years - thanks Roger!
Mind you it is his fault that I bought
a Mini in the first place.. |
13th
October
Mini Shopping
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Neil
visits Dan and Chris at The Mini Shop
and buys a pile of parts ready for Mildred's
re-preparation. |
9th
October
Jim
and Neil's little adventure
Jim and Neil spent a day in
Cardiff talking, interviewing, collecting and
checking out the accommodation..
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Jim (left) and Neil are interviewed by legendary
reporter
Greg Strange of The Broadcasting Company
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Julie Lloyd from the Mini Cooper Register hand
over regalia to Neil (left) and Jim.
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