The Anonymous Widower

You Can’t Take The Competition Away From The Sportsman

I’m just listening to the pre-qualifying chat on Radio 5 for the Australian Grand Prix and they’ve just talked to Sir Chris Hoy.  He was talking about competing in the celebrity race tomorrow and sounded very enthusiastic. As they finished the chat, someone said the title of this post, about Sir Chris.

It’s very true, even when they’re doing something for fun.

I bet David Beckham, Bradley Wiggins or Sally Gunnell never lose to their children at tiddlywinks!

March 16, 2013 Posted by | Sport | | 3 Comments

A More Than Standard 8

It’s funny how names or phrases trigger things in your memory. The name on this picture for a start.

Sandilands Tram Stop

Sandilands was the driver of a Standard 8, that used to race in the 1960s or 1970s against the best racing saloon cars of his day. The car was referred to a couple of times as a More Than Standard 8. I can’t find any reference to it on the Internet.

October 19, 2012 Posted by | World | , | Leave a comment

How To Win a Motor Race

I had to laugh at this article on the BBC web site. It seems that Turkmenistan is one of those countries, where what the President wants, the President gets!

I notice that he got elected last time by 97% of those who voted.

April 8, 2012 Posted by | Sport, World | , | Leave a comment