G.B. 2007
A friend of ours ( my brother Pat, Alan, and, I ) Michael McCormack , invited us to participate in this years Gordon Bennett Car Rally.
I must confess that I was not aware of this event and why it is held annually. The following information might help you understand the reasons.
First run from Paris to Lyons in 1900, this race was for a trophy provided by the newspaper owner James Gordon Bennett of the New York Herald to help promote the motor industry. It was an open road race until 1903, when it was held on the Athy circuit in 1903. Bennett withdrew his sponsorship in 1905 , but the idea of Grand Prix racing was born.
( Bennett's controversial reputation has been thought to have inspired the phrase " GORDON BENNETT" as an expression of disbelief. )
Michael, Cliff, and John
It can be cold in the back of an open topped car Ask Pat !
Cliff and his wife Lynn Alan
Lynn John John and his wife Margaret Mary and Cliff ( Capt. Birdseye )
Michael and his wife Mary Tom and his wife Teresa
This lady owes me a drink
Well it was a long day
The next day John kindly gave Agnes and Mary ( Alan's relations ) a trip in one of his vintage cars.
On our way to Tullow to start the rally, we came across this crash . It would seem that it was safer to drive in days gone by.
( luckily no one was hurt in the accident )