Ashley 
Back in my Ducati Days, I reprimanded my mechanic for riding recklessly. He replied “anyone riding faster than you is riding recklessly”. That wasn’t funny. Later that day he tried to redeem himself by suggesting that faster riders were slow. I agreed and we laughed and laughed and laughed. That thought always stuck with me. … Read more
My best Chauffeur dress…. Ignorance is bliss, at least that has been my philosophy (and coping mechanism) for the last 20 odd years that my business restricted me to commercial vehicles and motorbikes. Remember the days when I thought the perfect people carrier was my #volksiebus a diesel 4Motion van, back when I had a … Read more
Some seriously sexy equipment in the parking lot and the Pits at Killarney this weekend!
@simola_hillclimb 2023 entry accepted, no better time to kick off preparations than a stunning Sunday morning blast to test out the freshly fitted wheel bearings. Next up 45mm weber carbs with appropriate camshafts, semi slicks and some decent track time.
When one slowly and carefully turn the crank of your freshly built 1750 bottom end. And the grinding is undeniable. Check everything while contemplating the effort and cost of stripping the motor while questioning why you chose this motor and not one of the others…. Only to realise the ring gear is rubbing against the … Read more
Adventure, it’s been too long. Sequence & specifics of events may have been changed to avoid incrimination or family worry. For those that do not know the history of my 71Veloce, it started out as a “track” prepared car (read roll-cage included), moonlighting at Simola Hill Climb but mostly fulfilling duties as my, until now, … Read more