j2ohh 57 Posted January 26 (edited) 39 minutes ago, KK62 said: Not at Workington, Redcar and not in the dark ages but very recently and I now assist the current supplier who also does other tracks in the north. 1 hour ago, Neila said: I also gave methonal out back in the day at derwent Park,( 1981 + 85 ) but very few elf and safety rules then !! Confused .com 1 hour ago, Neila said: I also gave methonal out back in the day at derwent Park,( 1981 + 85 ) but very few elf and safety rules then !! 39 minutes ago, KK62 said: Not at Workington, Redcar and not in the dark ages but very recently and I now assist the current supplier who also does other tracks in the north. Edited January 26 by j2ohh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neila 1,162 Posted January 26 1 hour ago, j2ohh said: what promotion were operating when you were doing the fuel thing ? Ron bagley in 1981 and Ian thomas in 1985, 6 or so junior meetings with the likes of 16 year old Gary havelock think Kenny Carter and a few other who went onto be major names Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neila 1,162 Posted January 26 54 minutes ago, KK62 said: Not at Workington, Redcar and not in the dark ages but very recently and I now assist the current supplier who also does other tracks in the north. But it was, supplied in a 50 gallon drum, as I said very little elf snd safety in them days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neila 1,162 Posted January 26 Some sad breaking news one time comets promoter Graham Durey has passed away today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scaramanga 905 Posted January 26 i thought graham died couple years ago i know his health was poor sad news Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scaramanga 905 Posted January 26 1 hour ago, Neila said: But it was, supplied in a 50 gallon drum, as I said very little elf snd safety in them days previous promotor before Bagley transported the fuel from barrow in 50 gallon drums across corney fell brave driver Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neila 1,162 Posted January 26 23 minutes ago, scaramanga said: previous promotor before Bagley transported the fuel from barrow in 50 gallon drums across corney fell brave driver Eddie Thornburrow and Ron Cooper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neila 1,162 Posted January 26 29 minutes ago, scaramanga said: i thought graham died couple years ago i know his health was poor sad news Report on various pages say after a short illness Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scaramanga 905 Posted January 26 1 minute ago, Neila said: Eddie Thornburrow and Ron Cooper correct i know the driver who brought the fuel up and can back you up that fuel and castrol r were supplied at track by promotion 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neila 1,162 Posted January 26 3 hours ago, j2ohh said: Confused .com Seems like @KK62 is wrong defo in 50 gallon drums in late 70's early 80's , a few on here have done it or can remember it being taken out of the big barrel into 1 gallon containers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinmauger 584 Posted January 27 Spoke to an NL level rider, took part in training sessions in Poland (forget which track) said all riders were given generic numbered body colours, to keep, & there was a large central fuel supply in the pits, riders just filled their tanks as required, FOC.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piston197 196 Posted January 27 METHANOL 99.9% 20L - 4 x 5 LITRES - METHYL ALCOHOL/ METHANOL FUEL CHEAPEST | eBay used to get mine for the MX bike on-line and free postage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillwhitewasmad 1,487 Posted January 27 6 hours ago, martinmauger said: Spoke to an NL level rider, took part in training sessions in Poland (forget which track) said all riders were given generic numbered body colours, to keep, & there was a large central fuel supply in the pits, riders just filled their tanks as required, FOC.... Morning Martin every time we have raced in Poland it is as you describe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wee Eck 703 Posted January 27 Was carrying a drum of methanol from Edinburgh to Berwick not supposed to have contributed to the death of Jack Millen? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neila 1,162 Posted January 27 5 minutes ago, Wee Eck said: Was carrying a drum of methanol from Edinburgh to Berwick not supposed to have contributed to the death of Jack Millen? Apparently it was the illegal additive he was carrying, nitros oxide, several riders allegedly put a little in the carbs before going out on track and it gave a boost to your starts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
