“WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? – STIRLING MOSS?” Over the years this little catch phrase has been used by policemen up and down the country when ‘interviewing’ motorists they have caught speeding. Stirling never won the Formula One Grand Prix Championship but his name is more famous than most of those that have. The … Continue reading Stirling Moss won at Monte Carlo in this car
Category: Motor Racing
Rye’s Own approaches Motor Racing as a living magazine subject, bringing together news, personalities, photographs and stories from across the archive. Articles including “Jack Barlow Keeps in Touch with Leaders”, “Crashes do not slow Barlow”, “Jack Joins Jenson&Lewis”, and “Stock Car Memories” give a flavour of the people, places and moments collected here. It is designed for browsing: one familiar name or remembered incident often opens the door to another.
Autograss Racing on Romney Marsh
Invicta Kent Autograss Club We are very fortunate to have the only autograss club in Kent racing here on Romney Marsh. Invicta Kent Autograss Club have their very fast 1/4 mile raceway at Wenham Lane, Ivychurch. Autograss is car racing on a dirt track very similar to Grasstrack motor bike racing. The format of the … Continue reading Autograss Racing on Romney Marsh
Jack’s Back Where He Belongs
East Sussex racer Jack Barlow makes successful return to the track taking 3rd at Brands Hatch.
Flying Marshman Makes The Podium
By Adam Jones Images: Roger Standish Photosport Podium puts Jack on track Jack Barlow, who lives at Pett and went to school at Rye College, scored a fine 3rd place on his debut in the Dunlop MSA Formula Ford Championship of Britain .
Soap Box Fun at Aldington
They came in their thousands and packed the sides of Forge Hill to see the dramatic Aldington Soapbox Derby of 2013.
Crashes do not slow Barlow
By Adam Jones Rye karter’s pre-season preparations continue, despite on-track dramas An incident-packed weekend (26/27 February) tested the mettle of Pett kart racer Jack Barlow – but in typical fashion he emerged from the numerous melees at Whilton Mill in impressive style.
Stock Car Memories
By Tony May5 I have been thinking a lot recently about days gone by and in particular of my days as a boy going to the Stock Car Racing with my Dad. Not quite sure why my memories of dust, dirt, noise, revving engines, screaming tyres and crash bang wallop keep popping back into my … Continue reading Stock Car Memories
Jack Barlow Keeps in Touch with Leaders
By Adam Jones Two top ten finishes in last Sunday’s (9 May) third round of the British Super 1 Kart Championship injected fresh hope into Jack Barlow’s title chances.
Jack Joins Jenson&Lewis
Student from Rye College joins Jenson & Lewis at motorsport Oscars By Adam Jones Local karting star appears alongside F1 superstars at glittering award ceremony Jack Barlow enjoyed a taste of what future superstardom could be like when he rubbed shoulders with some of the biggest names in world motor racing at the annual Autosport … Continue reading Jack Joins Jenson&Lewis
Lady Penelope
There is a very fine hairdresser in the Rope Walk mews going under the title of Lady Penelope – but where did the name come from? It can be revealed at last. Penelope Terry was a grass track motorbike rider of some repute.