Hi Peter, I put it down to intelligence, at least that's my excuse for being slow. The more intelligent we are the more we analyse every move and the longer it takes.... either that or were just c**p! Cheers Mike Hughes -----Original Message----- From: peter rafter [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 22 July 2012 20:54 To: mogtalk2 Subject: [mogtalk2] celebs race at silverstone
b*****r, the winner Kevin was driving my roadster lightweight------- I shared it with Richard Thorne at the snetterton 4 hour relay and in his hands she flew. Yet in my control we trundle around in the morgan races at the back of the grid hopelessly out of touch!!! is the "dear marjorie " helpline still operating? or are there other helplines (Womans Own excepted) I should seeek help from answers on a postcard please SPEEDY CELEBS PUT ON A GREAT RACE AT SILVERSTONE & RAISE VITAL FUNDS FOR CHARITY Return to press release list 1 2 3 4 ... 41 42 43 > >| 22 Jul 2012 Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher won this afternoon’s Celebrity Challenge race ahead of musicians AC/DC ‘frontman’ Brian Johnson and Jamiroquai’s Jay Kay at the Silverstone Classic powered by the AA event. The annual race at the world’s biggest classic motor racing festival with its ‘Rocking and Racing’ theme has raised money for the Birmingham Children’s Hospital, the Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research UK and the RPJ Chron’s Foundation. Other celebrities to participate included Hollywood actor Sir Patrick Stewart, Nicola Stapleton and Tony Hirst of Eastenders and Coronation Street fame, chef Heston Blumenthal, Strictly Come Dancing's Brendan Cole, BBC Radio 1’s ‘Comedy Dave’ Dave Vitty, BBC Sport presenter Andrew Castle, Sky Sports’ Vicky Gomersall and Wolves soccer legend Steve Bull. All were in identical race-prepared 130mph Morgan sportscars but it was Fletcher, aka Emmerdale farmer Andy Sugden, who came out on top. Starting from pole position he led all the way and also set the race’s fastest lap around the famous Silverstone Grand Prix track. Fletcher commented: “It was really good fun. The race was harder than qualifying, but I had an amazing time and a good battle with Jay Kay before edging away. Everyone came back unscathed which was the main thing. It’s been a great day and we’ve raised awareness for three great charities.” Runner-up Johnson said: “It was fantastic. The crowds were awesome as were the guys who loaned us these magic cars. This is the best event on the planet and, what’s more, it’s right here on our doorstep in the UK. I’ve had a wonderful time. It was terrific fun.” Kay added: “It was brilliant although fairly full on and I had a great tussle with Tony Hirst and Brian Johnson. But I was a naughty boy for driving off the track a few times so got a small time penalty which meant I missed out on second. I’m probably going to get six of the best for that but I’ve had a ball.” Silverstone Classic Celebrity Challenge (8 laps) 1. Kelvin Fletcher, 21m05.479s 2. Brian Johnson, +7.513s 3. Jay Kay, +9.246s 4. Tony Hirst, +16.861s 5. Steve Bull, +21.682s 6. Dave Vitty, +1m01.825s 7. Heston Blumenthal, +1m34.207s 8. Andrew Castle, 2m51.003s 9. Sir Patrick Stewart, 3m02.808s 10. Nicola Stapleton, +1 lap 11. Vicky Gomersall, +1 lap Fastest lap: Fletcher, 2m34.990s peter ------------------------------------------- View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ [http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/] Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?&; Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com ------------------------------------------- View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ [http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/] Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?member_id=22459785&id_secret=22459785-4a39ddf8 Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com
