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by motorsportjohn
Tue Jul 21, 2015 6:52 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: John Rawlins at Castle Combe
Replies: 4
Views: 5672

John Rawlins at Castle Combe

If anyone is interested in coming along, I will be competing at Castle Combe on Saturday 25th July.

Hoping to see you there.
by motorsportjohn
Wed Apr 30, 2014 12:15 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Davrians at Lydden
Replies: 1
Views: 2259

Davrians at Lydden

Ken Banks and John Rawlins (if the engine holds together) should be out at Lydden on Saturday 10th May.

We look forward to seeing you there!
by motorsportjohn
Thu Mar 13, 2014 8:41 pm
Forum: Surviving Cars
Topic: Does anyone lay claim to building this mk 5
Replies: 9
Views: 10331

Re: Does anyone lay claim to building this mk 5

Details of this car from the NDR records are:

UUW 70M
DI/5/5056

Previous Owners:
T.C.Harper, Paul Woolgar and Nigel Sutton
by motorsportjohn
Wed Mar 05, 2014 9:23 pm
Forum: Davrian Marque
Topic: Hello
Replies: 8
Views: 6996

Re: Hello

You mentioned that you may wish to use the car for competition so be aware that, if you are intending to sprint or hillclimb the car, fitting an engine not listed as originally fitted to the car will force you to run in Sports Libre, rather than the Modified Specialist Production Class so the car's ...
by motorsportjohn
Wed Jan 22, 2014 8:48 pm
Forum: Davrian Marque
Topic: Brands Hatch Rally
Replies: 13
Views: 11293

Re: Brands Hatch Rally

Yes, it was the Dav-tec of Dean Thomas who won the event for the 2nd year in succession.
by motorsportjohn
Fri Jan 10, 2014 6:58 pm
Forum: For Sale and Wanted
Topic: Big Valve or Imp Sport Head
Replies: 0
Views: 2314

Big Valve or Imp Sport Head

I require an Imp Big Valve head or Sport Head a basis for modification.
by motorsportjohn
Fri Dec 27, 2013 2:00 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Brighton Speed Trials under threat
Replies: 1
Views: 2363

Brighton Speed Trials under threat

Following last year's fatality and subsequent inquest result, the future of the Brighton Speed Trials is in serious jeopardy. In an effort to persuade Brighton and Hove Council to reconsider their decision to discontinue this event, please would all those interested in its continuation sign the peti...
by motorsportjohn
Sun Nov 17, 2013 3:12 pm
Forum: For Sale and Wanted
Topic: Rally spec Mk8 + turbo Imp engine
Replies: 1
Views: 2895

Rally spec Mk8 + turbo Imp engine

Latest items listed on the NDR website include:

i) a Ford-powered rally spec Mk8 (Gordon Buckingham)

and

ii) a turbo Imp engine (Martin Jones)
by motorsportjohn
Mon Oct 14, 2013 8:55 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Davrians at Lydden
Replies: 1
Views: 2554

Davrians at Lydden

Why not come down to Lydden Circuit on the morning of Saturday 19th October for the final event of the season?

The Davrians of Ken Banks (Mk7 modsports) and John Rawlins (Mk8) will once again be battling in the "up to 1400cc Modified Specialist Production" class.
by motorsportjohn
Thu Oct 03, 2013 12:42 pm
Forum: Davrian Marque
Topic: Meet
Replies: 30
Views: 20296

Re: Meet

Good to see Dave Cooper and family at Brands. Sorry that I didn't have much time to chat. The Paddock Hill Bend gravel didn't cause too much trouble - although the paintwork did gain one or two more chips. Off to Debden Essex this weekend and then my season ends at Lydden on Saturday 19th October (w...