Black Sheep in America

[Mary Lindsay]

Barry Sumner, Ian Sumner and Jack Bellinger are taking Barry's 1953 Plus 4,Black Sheep, to race at Daytona and Sebring in November.

Black Sheep has displayed some formidable potential at BDC Silverstone this year.

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Barry is going to update their adventure with a blog on the new website:
https://www.blacksheepsebring.com

[Bob Bull]

Surely the team will require a team of crack professional photographers to record every moment of the journey?

I can recommend a suitable business whose rates are extremely competitive.

Robert F Bull. Senior Partner, Tripos Media Partnership.

[Andy Downes]

Barry Sumner, Ian Sumner and Jack Bellinger are taking Barry's 1953 Plus 4,Black Sheep, to race at Daytona and Sebring in November.

Great Stuff! Wonderful!

Barry Sumner is not a man to be underestimated - Beware if he ever says to you ..."I've been thinking" or "I've got an idea"...

I recommend reading 'About Barry' under The Team heading on the website. In addition his help and loyalty is unrivalled, on occasion he has supplied more than half the team for the Birkett 6-hour.

Good Luck guys, keep us updated and - Have Fun

Andy

[Andy Downes]

Surely the team will require a team of crack professional photographers

I'm sure they do Bob, but join the queue behind the regular Birkett Team Manager!

Andy

[Leigh Sebba]

I did hear rumour of this and had checked and it is really listed as an entry !

V - Vintage Enduro
16 entries
# Name Class Vehicle Hometown Sponsor
7 IS
Ian Sumner V1 1953 Morgan +4/Ford GB


https://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm ... 6768B15A01

[Mary Lindsay]

Of course it is!!!!

Did you doubt it???

[Bob Bull]

No doubt he is feeling a little sheepish, Mary.

[Barry Sumner]

Andy, Bob.
I did thing about doing the Daytona 24hr and Sebring 12hr, but sensibly thought, (when have I done sensible - don't answer that) that might all be a stretch to far in our rooky year.
But what if - why not !!! form an orderly queue.
Barry

[Bob Bull]

Barry. What are you worried about? Black Sheep is nowhere near as old as I am, and I'm still (barely) going,. You ask; When have I been sensible ..... When were you ever 'orderly' queue wise or whatever.
Any way I wish you the best of all British luck, show hem Yanks how its done.

When 1 MOG ran there the marshals voted it 'Car of the Meeting', no reason why Shep* can't do the same.

* Not a mis-spelling.

Kind regards,
Bob.

[Mary Lindsay]

Team Black Sheep boarded the plane this afternoon, so far so good!
Keep up to date with their adventures on their blog:
https://www.blacksheepsebring.com/blog

[Jim Mountain]

Is there any live feed/commentary we can watch or listen to of the two races?

[Mary Lindsay]

Not sure Jim.

Maybe someone out there can research it?

[Mary Lindsay]

I have just found this and am making further enquiries with the CSCC

https://vintagemotorsport.com/2023/10/2 ... announced/

[Mary Lindsay]

Check out the blog updates from Team Black Sheep - they're having a great time so far!
https://www.blacksheepsebring.com/blog

[Mary Lindsay]

The latest from Daytona is now on the blog after a busy period meaning no updates.
https://www.blacksheepsebring.com/blog