1. Andy Rouse & Ian Bisco's Grass Track/Jalopy Racing Years in Gloucestershire. Our Introduction to Racing!

Jalopy Racing 1965 - 1968

Jalopy racing in Gloucestershire was a very popular source of entertainment in the mid 60's for both spectators and participants. Starting off with crude old cars with the wings (fenders) removed an some nobbly tires fitted practically anyone could go and race on oval grass tracks that were laid out in large fields. Basic cars soon developed into custom made specials that ruled the roost.
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  • Taking the inside line with Wally Millard Andy  in the corner  the front end hooks a rut pitching the car over. A later improvement tapering the nose up increased the clearance to fix this.

    Taking the inside line with Wally Millard Andy in the corner the front end hooks a rut pitching the car over. A later improvement tapering the nose up increased the clearance to fix this.

  • Good news was no one was hurt.

    Good news was no one was hurt.

  • Ready steady Go!

    Ready steady Go!

  • The rear engine weight transfer was always a benefit on starts.

    The rear engine weight transfer was always a benefit on starts.

  • Chasing Rod Ryder in his Jaguar running on alcohol.

    Chasing Rod Ryder in his Jaguar running on alcohol.

  • Rod Ryder and his big Jaguar Engine running on Alcohol was always a challenge to beat.

    Rod Ryder and his big Jaguar Engine running on Alcohol was always a challenge to beat.

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  • Another checkered Flag

    Another checkered Flag

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  • Andy and the new rear engine car he designed and made. This one had a 1500 Ford Cortina engine  with a Volkswagen gearbox turned upside down for more ground clearance.

    Andy and the new rear engine car he designed and made. This one had a 1500 Ford Cortina engine with a Volkswagen gearbox turned upside down for more ground clearance.

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  • As Bill Alsup looks on from G8D (Dellow Special) ian stoops down being Andy in the drivers seat getting ready for another start.

    As Bill Alsup looks on from G8D (Dellow Special) ian stoops down being Andy in the drivers seat getting ready for another start.

  • Another nice trophy

    Another nice trophy

  • ian gets in on the act this time!

    ian gets in on the act this time!

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  • Not a bad collection for the year!

    Not a bad collection for the year!

  • With all  wins we had quite a following Paul Rouse sits at the rear of the car, Andy on the front wheel and me holding up the rope controlling the crowds!

    With all wins we had quite a following Paul Rouse sits at the rear of the car, Andy on the front wheel and me holding up the rope controlling the crowds!

  • Andy Collects his end of year Champions award given by Celebrity guest Pete Murray.

    Andy Collects his end of year Champions award given by Celebrity guest Pete Murray.

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