Bishops Court Circuit 1968
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Bishops Court Circuit 1968
RAF Bishops Court Circuit June 1968. Cover photo is David Lindsay followed by Andy Kane. That is the great Archie Phillips in his famous Riley Elf. The times are all listed, Alec Poole in a 1293cc Wolseley Hornet 2.05.2, Joey Greenan 1098cc Cooper S 2.04.8, Jim McClements 1293cc Cooper S 2.04.9, Eddie Regan 1293cc Wolseley Hornet 2.05.1 Freddy Heaney 1293cc Cooper S 2.08.2 and Archie (Da) Phillips 1293cc Riley Elf (new lap record) 2.03.2
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Re: Bishops Court Circuit 1968
I recall over here in Northern Ireland the Mini racers all clubbed together and asked that Archie Phillips’ Riley Elf be checked for cubic capacity size in the late summer of 1968. Because Archie had such an advantage over his peers the scrutinisers agreed to a cylinder head removal and inspection.
The outcome was his car was 100% legal and all the top runners had egg on their face. I seen all the great Irish Mini drivers in action and that includes Alec Poole, Paddy Hopkirk, Joey Greenan, Jim McClements, Freddy Heaney, Andrew Kane and Eddie Regan. Archie Phillips had raw talent, ability and most of all expertise in setting up his own cars.
Many say Archie had the money like Ronnie White to have the best car available. I disagree, both Archie and Ronnie simply had great talent and the likes we will never see again
In saloon car Mini racing Archie Phillips was top class
Alan
The outcome was his car was 100% legal and all the top runners had egg on their face. I seen all the great Irish Mini drivers in action and that includes Alec Poole, Paddy Hopkirk, Joey Greenan, Jim McClements, Freddy Heaney, Andrew Kane and Eddie Regan. Archie Phillips had raw talent, ability and most of all expertise in setting up his own cars.
Many say Archie had the money like Ronnie White to have the best car available. I disagree, both Archie and Ronnie simply had great talent and the likes we will never see again
In saloon car Mini racing Archie Phillips was top class
Alan