End of an Era for me.
Ive known that I was going to post this thread on this date for some time but I didn’t expect Sept 2014 to be such an end of an Era month. Was shocked earlier this month to read that two of the ‘top Dogs’ from back in the day would be selling their cars & bringing an end to their Cossie era at least for the time being.
MikeR & Martin were the guys that inspired me to ‘see what the old girl would do’ back in 2002. Martin was on a different planet back then but Mike, Bruce, Kev & Mark edged up the RWD Topspeed record bit by bit 180.3, 180.9, 182.6 , 183.0 , 183.3mph every few months, Glorious days that are sadly gone forever .
By 2004 I had laid out a 5 point plan, it seemed a good idea at the time .
Mark achieved 3 in September 2004 & I ticked off the 4th in April 2005 however the final bit has taken a very very long time.
Foolishly I said I would hold/defend any records set for 10 years. Said in Bravado its finally achieved today on my 69th Birthday .
Don’t have any plans at the mo to continue chasing records, my recent health prob bringing home the fact im not a young buck anymore. Its time to thank all those who have helped & supported me through the years.

The Video sums up the Technical side of Topspeed running with commentary by my son Neil & Andy Clark who is a member on this site. Sorry Andy. Remember they were only young lads at the time .

Photobucket is shite these days so you may have to scroll down to see the video.