Impressive line up of rare karts at Race Retro 2010
The British Historic Kart Club joins Race Retro once again with an impressive line up of karts that have not been seen at the show before and the increasingly popular demonstration runs on the Live Rally Stage.
The display on the club’s stand in hall 2 will include a 1959 Keele Mk1/Bultaco, similar to the one raced by Sir Stirling Moss, which was restored for Sir Stirling’s 80th birthday celebrations at Goodwood. Also from 1959, a Progress Kart similar to one raced by Graham Hill in the first official British kart race at Lakenheath, Norfolk.
Keeping the car racing connection, there will be a class one Brise from 1960. Both Tony and Tim Brise both started their motor racing careers with products from their father’s kart business. Tim has had a long career with the rally scene whilst his brother’s career had only just started when he lost his life in the same plane crash that killed Graham Hill.
There will also be a 1967 Cobra raced by Bobby Day and Mickey Allen, both former British Kart champions. The Cobra is one of only three built and has an unusual chassis design and steering arrangement taken from Ronnie Peterson’s Robardie kart. The final kart displayed is a 100cc Dale Scorpion. Built in 1963, it was Dale’s first class one kart and features an all-in-one integral seat, floor tray and petrol tank manufactured from fibre glass.
For the fast paced live action demonstration, around thirty karts from the humble 1960 Trokart to the 1970s Barlottis and the 140mph Yamaha 250cc twin powered Zips will be on the circuit, with one of Martin Hines’ Zip Hermites to be amongst the examples from that era.
As for the drivers, Barry Whizzo Williams, and Bev Bond need little introduction as they have had successful careers racing both karts and cars. But for those more familiar with karting, there will be 1961 Class four world champion Peter Freeman, along with former British champions Reg Gange Jr, Bob Phair, and Bill Longdon to entertain the traditional crowds.
The live demonstrations will take place on Saturday and Sunday at 11.15am and 2.15pm. To book tickets and for the latest updates, visit raceretro.com.
