proper bo racing!

MGOC CHAMPION

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Overal MGOC champion 2006 Andy Campbell and Alison

MGOC Awards

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Andy Firth awarded this trophy for his race win at silverstone this year

MGOC Awards

2006-11-22T14:07:00.000Z

Simon Byrne awarded a trophy for his outstanding ZR drive at snetterton, 2 race wins in his first drive of Daz leonards ZR

Mallory CSCC TinTops

2006-09-03T01:40:00.000+01:00

James Barnett in Daz Leonards MGZR

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Lap 1 of Race 1 , James Barnett in the MGZR of Daz Leaonard started 7th on the grid but had a poor start and dropped to 9th by the first corner.

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By the beginning of lap 2 James had regained the places he lost at the start, exiting Gerards he saw Dave Mellors ZR and a proton spinning at the side of the track, heading for the opposite side he was nearly caught out when Daves car catapulted across the track having been launched by the barrier.

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MGZR at rest

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Destroyed ZR

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Tintops

2006-08-31T07:53:00.000+01:00

Dave Mellors high flying and now destroyed MGZR

Tintops Race 2

2006-08-31T07:50:00.000+01:00

In race 2 Daz Leonard generously offered his drive to Rob Addison who was supposed to drive the now written off ZR of Dave Mellor. Rob started 5th ( the finishing position of James in race 1) and was up to 2nd place at one point but was narrowly beaten by Mick Weidner after running low on fuel by 2.4 Sec to finish fourth, giving an overal finish of 4th to the Barnett/Addison team.

MGZR

2006-08-31T07:47:00.000+01:00

James qualified 7th and finished 5th in race 1 after a race long battle with the MGZR of Mick Weidner who finished 2.4 secs in front.

The other car involved

2006-08-31T07:46:00.000+01:00

This is the other car involved in the incident on lap 2.

The Landing

2006-08-31T07:41:00.000+01:00

This is where Dave decided to land his car after barrel rolling in the air at over 100 mph!, fortunately he was able to walk away just battered and bruised.

Mallory CSCC meeting 28th August 2006

2006-08-31T07:35:00.000+01:00

James Barnett on the grid in Daz Leonards MGZR, this was taken after the first race was stopped when Dave Mellors MGZR turned into a surface to air missile and tried to land on James` bonnet. There will be close up photos of this accident posted on this site soon, watch this space. This was part of the CSCC Tintops 2 driver series but because of the unsuitability of the pit lane at Mallory was split into 2 races ( 1 for each driver) and the results amalgamated.

Whats happening in Andy`s garage????

2006-08-20T22:37:00.000+01:00

Could this be a new top secret Montego race car ??
A new improved model from the race winning prototype?
When will it race?
Who will race it?
Will it be Tim Harvey?
Will it be THE STIG ???
Watch this space

A new race Montego

2006-08-20T22:35:00.000+01:00

A new race Montego

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Brands

2006-08-20T22:30:00.000+01:00

With Lee overtaken as well a podium position was secured , but only just as the car began to overheat again on the last 2 laps, never mind a trophy was Andy`s aim as Brands with its tight twists is not an ideal circuit for the long MG Montego, Thruxton however is a different matter..................

Brands

2006-08-20T22:29:00.000+01:00

With Stratton dispatched it was time to catch Lee Osullivan

Brands

2006-08-20T22:26:00.000+01:00

Andy in the montego had a terrible start and was down to 7 th in class, here he is in 5th place in class chasing down Stratton Mackay.

Brands

2006-08-20T22:23:00.000+01:00

Scotts forlorn looking ZR now minus front spoiler and rear door.

Brands

2006-08-20T22:19:00.000+01:00

Eventually the class B+ Z race got underway, Scott Tanner got tapped into a slide and ended in the gravel trap but no red flags this time.

Brands

2006-08-20T22:17:00.000+01:00

More work for Doug Cole, you`d think he`d know better than to keep lending his cars out!!

Brands

2006-08-20T22:14:00.000+01:00

A bit of a delay to the programme as two of the MGF s decided to take to the gravel at Paddock in the other MGOC race.

Brands

2006-08-20T22:11:00.000+01:00

A hole in a cooling pipe was the cause of the problem, a scrounge in the paddock produced a spare pipe and Andy was ready to race.

Brands

2006-08-20T22:10:00.000+01:00

The car overheated!

Brands Auguat 20th 2006

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Qualified 2nd but didnt manage a full session.

Brands August 20th 2006

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In the collecting area for qualifying, Andys not usually this punctual bur there was a mistake in the programme, at least it gave him time to get rid of some ballast!!!

A Brands Breakfast! Food Of Champions!!

2006-08-20T22:03:00.000+01:00

Andy Campbells 40th Bash

2006-08-14T21:29:00.000+01:00

If you werent there you dont know what you missed, but here`s a little taster,

You can play spot the famous drivers as everyone was in fancy dress begining with `A`, there was Annie, Arnie, Alice in wonderland, Albert Einstein, Australians, Andropov, Axeman, Alphabet,Atlas, Alzheimers sufferers, two Ali G`s!!! ( one from Staines!!) and goodness knows what Paul Naish was dressed as???? Answers on a postcard.

Simon Byrne relives that Brands hatch moment!!

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New sunstrip!

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The sunstrip was supposed to mention a well known camera company but was changed with a pair of scissors and stanley knife !!! For more info look at www.casasdegranada.com

Fantastic racing at Oulton with CSCC TinTops

2006-08-14T20:56:00.000+01:00

Darren Leonard with his MGZR on sat 12th August before a 30 min 2 driver race partnered by James Barnett, they qualified 11th and finished a comfortable 7th after a storming start from the line.

Proper Bo ! race winners

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Andy Campbell and Simon Byrne on the podium together at Snetterton, both class winners, not quite sure what Andy has between his legs!

PROPER BO ! Trailers

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Hand built , made to measure trailers available here. tel. 07803267578

Snetterton August

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Snetterton race 2

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Snetterton race 1

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MG ZR Battle !!

Snetterton Race 2

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Andy Campbell in the Montego chasing Lee Sullivan

Snetterton Race 2

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Simon leading Martin Gilchrist in the MG ZR,

Snetterton

2006-08-07T11:58:00.000+01:00

Race 1 , Simon Byrne chasing down Martin Gilchrist for the overal lead, Andy Campbell leading class B.

Snetterton

2006-08-07T11:54:00.000+01:00

A happy looking Simon Byrne after qualifying 3rd in Daz Leonards MG ZR, he had good reason to look happy winning Race 1 in convincing style.

Snetterton 6+7 August

2006-08-07T11:51:00.000+01:00

A pensive looking Andy Campbell after qualifying on pole in race 1 , He had good reason to worry, after leading race 1 a loose battery knocked off the electric cut off switch resulting in a DNF.

Mg ZR

2006-07-17T09:16:00.000+01:00

Stint 1, the MG ZR running 4th place overal in the CSCC TINTOP 2 driver race.

MG ZR

2006-07-17T09:14:00.000+01:00

Simon Byrne at the wheel of Daz Leonards MG ZR

Brands two driver race.

2006-07-17T09:12:00.000+01:00

Team Proper Bo Racing member Simon Byrne in the garage with Darren Leonard before qualifying for the 40 minute two driver race in the MG ZR

A sad end to the day

2006-07-17T09:11:00.000+01:00

A bit of damage to the monty sustained at Graham Hill bend, Andy finished where he started , 4th in class.

The aftermath

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A forlorn maestro after the race being recovered from the gravel at paddock hill bend

Brands Race

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Scott Tanner applying pressure to Doug Cole through Paddock Hill

Brands Race

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Starting from 4th in class Andy had a difficult first few laps, Richard Waterman narrowly avoided the montys more than ample rear end as he performed a stylish slide.

Too big and noisy

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The Montego waiting for noise scrutineering

Brands Hatch 15th july 2006

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Bald tyres and worn brake pads didnt help Andy Campbell in qualifying, 4th in class

PROPER BO COMPETITION !

2006-06-19T21:11:00.000+01:00

Guess which view is most popular with Maestro drivers! First prize is a loan of the montego for an ASDA run!

MALLORY 18th JUNE

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Race win and fastest lap! Its getting boring now!!!

Croft Weekend 4/5 June 2006

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Croft Race 2

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Well done Andy another win. Make sure you get this months copy of RETRO CARS, there is a 6 page article on the MONTEGO ESTATE including testing at Bruntinthorpe.

Croft Race 2

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Taken from the pit wall you can see how close Peter Fiddes is !!

Croft Race 2

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20 laps of hardwork! Seen here on lap 1 Andy is closely followed by Peter Fiddes, the gap was that small for 18 of the 20 laps but Andy managed to hold on for another class win .

Croft

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Also racing this weekend were the Legends, very close racing , too much power, not enough wheelbase !!! Great action !!

Croft Trophy Presentation

2006-06-05T07:52:00.000+01:00

Trophy Presentation for the MGOC championship took place at the Proper Bo Racing Marquee, all the trophies seen here on the Monty`s ample bonnet, theres more room in the boot !!!

Croft Race 1

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No easy win , followed closely by Peter Fiddes early in the race , then chased down by Bill Sharpe towards the end but Andy hung an for another class win.

Croft Race 1

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Andy gets a flying start in the monty and gets in amongst the faster MGZR`s for the first few laps!! proper bo !!

Croft Race 1 In The Collecting Area

2006-06-05T07:43:00.000+01:00

The sole entrant from Proper Bo Racing this weekend Andy Campbell in his Montego estate seen here in the collecting area waiting to go out for race 1 after qualifying on pole.

Winner at Pembrey

2006-04-16T22:10:00.000+01:00

Congratulations to Andy C ! 2 race wins in his Montego estate. Commiserations to Andy Firth , suffered damage to his maestro in race 1 at the first corner! he fought back to 4th place but dont worry he`ll be back!!!

Pembrey Proper Bo

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Pembrey 2006

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Maestro & Monty

2006-03-29T21:11:00.000+01:00

Andy Firth leads team mate Andy Campbell during qualifying at Silverstone, the first competitive outing for the newly prepared montego, a bit more development and this will no doubt be a race winning car in Andys capable hands.

Andy Firth in winning form!

2006-03-29T21:09:00.000+01:00

Andy Firth drove fautlessly to lead the class B race from the first corner to the flag, even giving some of the MG ZRs a run for their money, well done Andy a cracking start to the season!

Montego looking good!

2006-03-29T21:02:00.000+01:00

The montego in the garage at silverstone ready for the first qualifying session of 2006. Andy Campbell qualified 5th in class B , not bad straight out of the bag!! He went on to finish 3 rd in the race, for a full race report follow the links to the championship website.

TEST DAY SNETTERTON

2006-03-15T17:19:00.000Z

Thumbs up from Andy Firth

Montego pounding up the start/ finish straight.

Close up of the finer Montego details.

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Simon ready to go out in Rob O`Boyles car, after a bit of tinkering he put in some good times, the day came to a premature end when the bottom end gave up the will to live.

Snetterton

2006-03-15T16:29:00.000Z

A poorly looking Montego at the end of the day after going off at high speed at Riches, broken rad, sump and goodness knows what else!!

If you look carefully you can see Andy Campbell preparing for his role as Montego driver, he already has the walking stick for pointing with, soon he will be swapping his MG cap for a flat cap.

Andy Firth put in some good times in his trusty Maestro with a freshly rebuilt engine. Watch this car for the front row at Silverstone.

Engine Installation

2006-03-05T15:32:00.000Z

Engine in the Montego, only got a week to find a head!

Too many hands and all that!

2006-03-05T15:23:00.000Z

Due to the very tight time schedules Properboracing work to we were forced to draught in extra help in the form of Matin to get the car ready for the test day, we got him from ASDA , his badge said `Happy to help`

Montego!

2006-03-05T15:19:00.000Z

Montego now in team colours (nearly) ready for an engine.

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The thrills and spills of racing! Proper Bo!

PREPARING THE MONTY

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PREPARING THE MONTY

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ITS ONLY A TEST DAY!

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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU ROLL!