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steve-e wrote:Do you mean the ACU Clubmans, Marlboro jobby? That would be Dave Smith of the smith brothers, one of which moved to Spain; him and his brother were registered on here but not seen them on in a while. They were more Southern based when they were racing.

Don't think he had his brother passengering - might have been Barry ?? something - I seem to have Mansfield in my head as where he was from - and if I remember right - when he packed up - he was intending to emigrate (Aus I think)
The one I'm thinking of had an immaculate new red / white / blue Ireson for that championship year.
Also seem to remember about the same time Nelson / Camp came in to F2...
Yes - ACU clubmans - there used to be the British Champs proper - and the second level clubmans - if you were on with Joe Martin at the time (88/ 89 / 90 ?) we had a good do with him at an early season Snetterton meeting around that time - just beating or getting beaten over the line (can't remember which) for - I think - 5th place.

Marlboro jobby?

There was a "Shell" sponsored championship around that time too - don't remember details - only that you had to wear a shell sticker - and use their oil...

Yes that would be the very same Dave Smith from all those years ago, hes now the co owner of D and D with Dave Cheesemond and he will be back

gravelrashed wrote:Yes that would be the very same Dave Smith from all those years ago, hes now the co owner of D and D with Dave Cheesemond and he will be back

Thought it might be - who was his passenger back then ?
Any idea what class he's intending to run in ? - just had another thought - was he sponsored by Metmachex - or am I thinking of someone else ?

dave smith, if plans stay as arranged will be riding allan steeles 350 next season!passenger,well that will be me we had a test at mallory a few months ago and went very well and very fast!he was riding it that hard we snapped a chain abd ive never been into or round edwinas so fast



watch this space

marty

martyf350 wrote:dave smith, if plans stay as arranged will be riding allan steeles 350 next season!passenger,well that will be me we had a test at mallory a few months ago and went very well and very fast!he was riding it that hard we snapped a chain abd ive never been into or round edwinas so fast
watch this space
marty

He's not changed much then - will be just like old times

Dave Smith co owner of D&D Engineering - windle sidecars ,sat on a TZ 350 after a 19 year rest
Along with Martin .

that was a good day enjoyed riding with dave and im looking forward to next season just hope ive impressed him and am good enough to passenger for him!!!!

He made me laugh moved from original plan of just testing new Windle chassis,
Now its Racing lol.
Sure you will be fine and he prefers two strokes, well its what he rode all those years ago.
uups makes him sound old

steve-e wrote:

G JONES wrote:

gravelrashed wrote:Dave Smith from D and D Windle Sidecars out on one i am told for the first time in 18 years

Did Dave Smith have a 350 Ireson - late 80s / early 90s ? - if I remember correctly there was a Dave Smith around then that won the "Clubmans" championship ? - could it be the same man - or is my memory failing me ? - anyone ?

Do you mean the ACU Clubmans, Marlboro jobby? That would be Dave Smith of the smith brothers, one of which moved to Spain; him and his brother were registered on here but not seen them on in a while. They were more Southern based when they were racing.

dave smith of d+d windle was acu champ i believe around 1990 ish

Mart6 wrote:He made me laugh moved from original plan of just testing new Windle chassis,
Now its Racing lol.

I guess he had to go get "licenced" to test at Mallory ? (or can you test on a road licence ?) - if he has had to get a new ACU licence - then of course it's gonna have to be put to use

uups makes him sound old

He is old
We had a visit from Dave & Dave at Cadwell - Dave hasn't changed much ! - and was introduced to Dave - who I had not met before - had a very interesting natter - there was plenty of time because of the fog delay...
I hadn't seen Dave since he packed up in the early 90s - good to catch up after so many years

Allan steeles 350 arrived today Dave Smith looked like
he had a new toy.
Fairing was off to painters and spanners were out.
Ready for his F350 championship return

Gordon,wish i had a 350 ,would love to ride one again.I remember dave smith,along time ago

i will be up at the workshop soon to make a few modifications to the outfit and to get measured for my leathers.we will look the part next season

Give Dave a call before you go they are very busy

should be 1 of the best 350s championships for a long time. me @paul have strip the engine down @ everthing will be new even a new ingniton