Nice photos of bikes and cars.
The 2014 Brighton Speed Trials took place after months of behind the scenes work, so thanks for a lot of work must go to the Brighton and Hove Motor Club (the organisers of the event), and the VMCC Sprint Section (who organised the motorcycle side of things).
Motorcycle 304 is an original Brooklands JAP and is ridden by a pal of mine, Frank, who is in his 80's! Sprinting can bring out the older machines, and riders of all ages.
Impulse is a blown Hillman Imp powered outfit owned Paul and restored a couple of years ago by my best mate Andy. Andy rode at this years event.
The engine runs on Methanol via a NEB (I believe) speedway clutch (Paul's into vintage speedway stuff) and Norton gearbox. The sparks are courtesy of a Scintilla.
New 4" M&H slicks became available a couple of years ago, which has allowed those machines with 'original' slicks to replace them, with riders reporting a higher level of traction.
Both machines, along with the blue Hagon Triumph, John Hobbs' Triumph and the other JAP, are regulars at VMCC Sprints.
The 2014 Brighton Speed Trials took place after months of behind the scenes work, so thanks for a lot of work must go to the Brighton and Hove Motor Club (the organisers of the event), and the VMCC Sprint Section (who organised the motorcycle side of things).
Motorcycle 304 is an original Brooklands JAP and is ridden by a pal of mine, Frank, who is in his 80's! Sprinting can bring out the older machines, and riders of all ages.
Impulse is a blown Hillman Imp powered outfit owned Paul and restored a couple of years ago by my best mate Andy. Andy rode at this years event.
The engine runs on Methanol via a NEB (I believe) speedway clutch (Paul's into vintage speedway stuff) and Norton gearbox. The sparks are courtesy of a Scintilla.
New 4" M&H slicks became available a couple of years ago, which has allowed those machines with 'original' slicks to replace them, with riders reporting a higher level of traction.
Both machines, along with the blue Hagon Triumph, John Hobbs' Triumph and the other JAP, are regulars at VMCC Sprints.