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Title: Re Old GP Pics. and others.
Post by: Chris Borg on March 15, 2010, 10:00:20 PM

Silverstone Grand Prix 1983

Me on the left wearing the "Lotus" cap, and brother Norman who at that time was a "Renault" fan......What a memorable week end that was!!!!!

Title: Re: Re Old GP Pics.
Post by: Chris Borg on March 15, 2010, 10:11:39 PM

This Mini was hand built Locally and belongs to a very good friend of mine.
It has a bike engine and is incredibly fast. David does Hill climbs locally as
well as nearby Sicily.

Title: Re: Re Old GP Pics. and others.
Post by: Dare on March 15, 2010, 10:14:53 PM

nice pictures Chris,if you find anymore
we'd love to see them

Title: Re: Re Old GP Pics. and others.
Post by: Chris Borg on March 15, 2010, 10:20:41 PM

Hi dare and thank you. Problem is that I am a bit too slow with the P.C.

However I will do my best to share my old pics with you guys. :-[

Title: Re: Re Old GP Pics. and others.
Post by: cosworth151 on March 15, 2010, 10:21:57 PM

Good one, Chris! I'm looking forward to see more.

Title: Re: Re Old GP Pics. and others.
Post by: Dare on March 15, 2010, 10:32:44 PM

Quote from: Chris Borg on March 15, 2010, 10:20:41 PM

Hi dare and thank you. Problem is that I am a bit too slow with the P.C.

However I will do my best to share my old pics with you guys. :-[

Take your time Chris,we have a long season
ahead of us.Is that a Mclaren at the top of your
Silverstone pictures?

Title: Re: Re Old GP Pics. and others.
Post by: Chris Borg on March 15, 2010, 10:36:23 PM

Hi dare, Yes It is,and if my memory serves me right I would stick my neck out and I reckon it might be John Watson, however it`s been a very long time. ::)

Title: Re: Re Old GP Pics. and others.
Post by: John S on March 15, 2010, 11:48:01 PM

Quote from: Chris Borg on March 15, 2010, 10:36:23 PM

Hi dare, Yes It is,and if my memory serves me right I would stick my neck out and I reckon it might be John Watson, however it`s been a very long time. ::)

I reckon your memory is spot on Chris. Lauda and Watson drove for Mclaren that year both had red and white helmets but Watson's was predominanly white and vice versa for Niki.

Title: Re: Re Old GP Pics. and others.
Post by: Wizzo on March 16, 2010, 09:19:12 AM

Great Pics Chris and it looks like you got the hang of posting them too - any probs you know where I am.

Keep 'em coming  :good:

Title: Re: Re Old GP Pics. and others.
Post by: Chris Borg on March 16, 2010, 01:20:11 PM

This is at Brands Hatch. These pics are ancient as you can tell by the quality.

Top pics, " Alfa Romeo", could have been Andrea De Cesaris.
BottomPic, "Renault Elf, not too sure who the driver might be, at a guess maybe Rene Arnoux.

Title: Re: Re Old GP Pics. and others.
Post by: Chris Borg on March 16, 2010, 08:07:18 PM

Here it goes. Hope it works this time?

Title: Re: Re Old GP Pics. and others.
Post by: Chris Borg on March 19, 2010, 12:32:59 PM

Karting Pics of my son Jacob.

Title: Re: Re Old GP Pics. and others.
Post by: Scott on March 19, 2010, 01:18:08 PM

Great shots.  Where does he race?  What class?

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Post by: Chris Borg on March 19, 2010, 01:44:14 PM

Hi Scott and thank you. Jacob has raced in the U.K. at Whilton Mill, Shenninghton, P.F International, Rye House and also did the Kimbolton festival taking part in the TKM Junior 100cc and in his first ever race achieved "Best Novice" of the day at his first attempt.

I the U.K. Jacob was racing with the S.R.S racing under the guidance of "Stuart Zemilis".

He was the youngest Champion locally in the 100cc. He then took to 125cc KF1`s, but we had to pack it in as things got out out of hand. They did their best to bend the rules as he was beating them with inferior machinery, and they could never accept that. It is a great shame really as he had Excellent potential.

We are now looking into a single seater, and maybe Jacob do some Hill climbing, but we are on a very limited budget. We are in no hurry as Jacob is in his last year at University doing "European Studies".


Jacob is Kart number 72.

Title: Re: Re Old GP Pics. and others.
Post by: Chris Borg on March 22, 2010, 07:35:59 PM

This was in 2002 when we were invited to a day`s Testing at Silverstone. This was the closest I could get to "Alonso". I even managed to get a signed Autograph to my son Jacob, which I will post at a later date. :yahoo:

Title: Re: Re Old GP Pics. and others.
Post by: Dare on March 22, 2010, 11:09:56 PM

Chris,who's that in the Jordon?looks a little
like Fisichella's helmet

Title: Re: Re Old GP Pics. and others.
Post by: Chris Borg on March 23, 2010, 05:53:30 AM

Quote from: Dare on March 22, 2010, 11:09:56 PM

Chris,who's that in the Jordon?looks a little
like Fisichella's helmet

Spot on Dare. My abbreviation on the Pics should have read G.C.F........and not just G.C. :-[

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Post by: markb on March 25, 2010, 05:28:29 PM

Brilliant pics Chris....makes a change and takes our mind off the polictic in F1 !!!!

Title: Re: Re Old GP Pics. and others.
Post by: Chris Borg on March 27, 2010, 10:30:55 PM

More pics from Old Motors Club Malta.

Title: Re: Re Old GP Pics. and others.
Post by: cosworth151 on March 29, 2010, 12:37:03 PM

A Jag C Type and a 46/47 Chevy. Cool!  :good:

Title: Re: Re Old GP Pics. and others.
Post by: Chris Borg on April 01, 2010, 05:24:56 PM

More Pics from old Motors club.

Title: Re: Re Old GP Pics. and others.
Post by: Chris Borg on April 01, 2010, 05:46:28 PM

Phew, this takes a long time. Hope you guys like them. ::)

Title: Re: Re Old GP Pics. and others.
Post by: cosworth151 on April 02, 2010, 12:00:26 AM

Great ones, Chris. Thanks.

Title: Re: Re Old GP Pics. and others.
Post by: Chris Borg on April 06, 2010, 09:38:45 PM

 ;)Some more Pics....Phew :'(

Title: Re: Re Old GP Pics. and others.
Post by: Chris Borg on May 01, 2010, 05:10:51 PM

Taken today...Jaguar E Type 2+2......In immaculate condition....Less front grille.

Title: Re: Re Old GP Pics. and others.
Post by: Dare on May 01, 2010, 05:22:59 PM

I think the XKE was the best looking
Jag,Ever

Title: Re: Re Old GP Pics. and others.
Post by: Scott on May 01, 2010, 06:17:57 PM

I got to take a spin in a red convertible V12 once (25yrs ago) all by myself.  I'll never forget the sound.

I ditched my valet parking hat and bow-tie and drove around town for half an hour.  I almost got fired (at the time I thought it was worth it, but didn't realize I could have been charged with auto theft until my boss told me).    8) 8)

Title: Re: Re Old GP Pics. and others.
Post by: Chris Borg on May 01, 2010, 10:08:04 PM

Quote from: Dare on May 01, 2010, 05:22:59 PM

I think the XKE was the best looking
Jag,Ever

I have to agree. :good:

Title: Re: Re Old GP Pics. and others.
Post by: Chris Borg on May 02, 2010, 04:28:46 AM

Quote from: Scott on May 01, 2010, 06:17:57 PM

I got to take a spin in a red convertible V12 once (25yrs ago) all by myself.  I'll never forget the sound.

I ditched my valet parking hat and bow-tie and drove around town for half an hour.  I almost got fired (at the time I thought it was worth it, but didn't realize I could have been charged with auto theft until my boss told me).    8) 8)

Here`s a little reminder Reminder Scott. :good:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae-ci4GnR4Y (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae-ci4GnR4Y)