8 Mini Se7ens - Epic Thruxton Last Corner 1998

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8 Mini Se7ens - Epic Thruxton Last Corner 1998

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Video clip of eight Mini Se7ens, including my late brother Steve (see photo below), battling for the last corner at Thruxton in 1998! 8-)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsr7yC7Yymg

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number 4 pulled a flanker there didn't he!!!

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Which one was the "larger", definitely more laid back, but possibly more talented Hayman, James or Matt?
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Mk1 Metro challenge cars you are my kryptonite!!
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Matt_Tupman wrote:Mk1 Metro challenge cars you are my kryptonite!!
Some more here!
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=10632

and here on tentenths:
http://tentenths.com/forum/showthread.php?t=115822
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I've followed both of those threads, there are some fantastic photos.

I have a copy of a 1981 Autosport special on the Metro in motorsport. I really should scan it and stick it up here. They also test the modified metros available before the introduction of the MG's
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(Thanks for Autosport Clipping: WOCCOWAYCER -Tentenths forum) :lol:
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Epic no other words needed
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6 of the 8 Mini Se7ens in the Thruxton last corner video clip above ran OAP Race Engines (7-times Mini Se7en Champions, 6-times Mighty Mini Champions) - Oz who built the engines and sent me this photo below is standing on the far right.....he reckons probably getting ready to hear the drivers excuses. :lol:
The three OAP powered Mini Se7ens below were Dave Braggins (Blue), Micky Bray (Yellow), Steve Bell (Red). Sadly Steve and Micky are no longer with us.

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I see Oz has his 'scooter boy' turn ups on his jeans.... :lol:
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rich@minispares.com wrote:I see Oz has his 'scooter boy' turn ups on his jeans.... :lol:
Still building/racing Vespas in his spare time:-
http://www.theminiforum.co.uk/forums/to ... ?p=3352317
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