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How many of you guys are going to be at Shelsly on the 13th?
I'm going up to cover it for the next issue of the mag so it'd be good to see as many friendly faces and old Fords as possible. :thumb:
Steve, CF
bernard100
25-04-2007, 08:43
I'll be there with "The Barge":bolt:
jasongreenwood
25-04-2007, 18:45
Next one for me is MIRA I have to keep it down to 1 event per month.
This is due to the usual problem that I spend more money racing than I do on the ather half:stu:
Hopefully see you at MIRA..............
I'll be there with "The Barge":bolt:
Great stuff mate! :thumb:
Next one for me is MIRA I have to keep it down to 1 event per month.
This is due to the usual problem that I spend more money racing than I do on the ather half:stu:
Hopefully see you at MIRA..............
Should be there mate yep. Not to far from me ma's house either so I can get a fried breckie before hand! Smashin' :)
andypipe
26-04-2007, 10:29
I'll be there too.......
With the car?
might have a picture of it with me......not long now honest!:bolt: Andy, will give you a bell tomorrow to sort out the trailer hire. Steve, shut it:D
Yes I will be there pending acceptance of entry. Still haven't heard yet.
Its a two day event, Saturday is vintage car stuff, Sunday the modern stuff with the Old Fords round.
I have volunteered to marshal on the Saturday so will be on the hill somewhere getting close to the action. There's an informal BBQ Saturday night & camping in the field the other side of the road for anyone that wants to join us.:) :thumb:
Yes I will be there pending acceptance of entry. Still haven't heard yet.
Likewise I've not heard yet either but they've probably been busy running Curborough. Hopefully see everyone there :thumb:
Looks very quick after watching Graham's in car footage :cool:
bernard100
27-04-2007, 08:20
Saturday is a round of the HSA etc. Just because I'm in there there's no need to call it "vintage car stuff"!
Brayspeed
27-04-2007, 08:36
If All gos to plan ill be there with me cams anyone want a onboard cam fitted got 2 spare for a couple of runs each.
Tony
bernard100
27-04-2007, 08:49
I'll have a go! In Barge Cam! Like it!
Brayspeed
27-04-2007, 09:17
I'll have a go! In Barge Cam! Like it!
See you there Bernard, looking foward to it.
will you be there friday night or early sat
Tony
Brayspeed
27-04-2007, 09:25
Heres a couple from last sunday
http://www.brayspeed.co.uk/assets/films%20for%20web/Red%2021%20220407G.wmv
http://www.brayspeed.co.uk/assets/films%20for%20web/The%20Wiltmiester.wmv
Tony
bernard100
27-04-2007, 09:31
We will get there Fri afternoon. Unload and head for the "corral" in the field. We will be in "The Winnie" testing the Buds!
Brayspeed
27-04-2007, 10:04
See ya fri night hopefully, i will be in "The Hymie"
Tony
Saturday is a round of the HSA etc. Just because I'm in there there's no need to call it "vintage car stuff"!
:D :D
So you are getting the track cleaned for us all on Sunday:thumb:
bernard100
30-04-2007, 08:33
Getting a feel for it yes.
Those of you doing SW for the first time remember you will need to fit your comp no to the front of your car as well as the sides. This is so the timekeepers can see your number on the line.
Getting a feel for it yes.
Those of you doing SW for the first time remember you will need to fit your comp no to the front of your car as well as the sides. This is so the timekeepers can see your number on the line.
On the bonnet?
Getting a feel for it yes.
Those of you doing SW for the first time remember you will need to fit your comp no to the front of your car as well as the sides. This is so the timekeepers can see your number on the line.
No worries Bernard, I plan to do a sideways burnout just before the start line, so no front numbers needed:woohoo: :D :D
bernard100
01-05-2007, 08:03
Number on the bonnet/screen. Needs to be seen from the front.
The entry in Sports Libre on Sunday is looking pretty awesome! Nick Mann will entertain, Ken in the 6R4, Windy we are in for a thrashing!
Number on the bonnet/screen. Needs to be seen from the front.
The entry in Sports Libre on Sunday is looking pretty awesome! Nick Mann will entertain, Ken in the 6R4, Windy we are in for a thrashing!
Never mind, it'll be fun anyway
bernard100
01-05-2007, 16:35
Sure will. I'm looking forward to the first SW of the year!
Think I will be joining you both in Sports Libre before I go to some Welsh / South Western events and get forcibly moved into Sports Libre for having a 4-linked Mk2 :dunno: :bolt:
I've done probably 20 sprints over the years in a couple of 4-linked Mk2's, always in Mod Prod with either a Pinto or N/A Cossie, mainly in the South and East of England and no-one's ever said a word, so I never realised it wasn't allowed until reading comments on the British Rally forum about the first Epynt Hillclimb in June :(
I'm not the only one who's entered the OFSC in a 4-linked Mk2 in Mod Prod either, it seems to be which part of the country you go to whether the scrutineers take much notice or not, but seeing as I'm entered for Pembrey x 2, Llandow and fancy Wiscombe in September, it won't be long before some notices it :O
Still if I move now I'll only lose my points for Curborough and as the OFSC class is handicap it doesn't really matter anyway :thumb:
Gavin,
Your car is allowed in the MSA mod prod class with it linked. As long as it retains the original type of axle, i.e. live axle you are OK. I think something like double wishbone suspension on the rear would put you in Sports Libre though.
For some events & regional championships the Supplementary Regulations (SR's) that the organising club write, may stipulate that 4 linked axle is not allowed, but you'll only get this at the odd 1 event.
Stick with Mod prod. If you have any problems with a protest come see me for the blue book. This problem has cropped up several times before & the protester usually shys away when its time to put your money on the table & make a protest official to the MSA.
Ok, I'll stick with it - every time I read the Blue Book I think something different :confused:
Anyway, is that the same Nick Mann who had a Twin Turbo Rover V8 powered Morris Minor :clint: about 20 years ago?
We should be there spectating. I'll bring the Harrier over. Can you wander around the pits and get to see the cars close up?
Nick Manns latest creation features a helicopter auxiliary power unit, which runs the turbo at full boost. Four wheel drive, 1700 BDA engine, entirely home built. Incredible piece of kit.
Video here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11687nVdzdk
Breakages permitting, Nick will be first in class, with Kens Metro a close 2nd. Ken was getting used to a new titanium clutch last year, that cost £3000. Ouch!!!!
bernard100
02-05-2007, 08:11
Darren,
SW is a dream of a place for access and atmosphere. Paddock is fully available and if feeling fit, you can walk to the top with spectator seats all the way.
What's it like in the wet :bolt:
bernard100
10-05-2007, 08:12
:woohoo: Dangerous!! No room for tail slides at SW!!:clint:
2007 Preview video on youtube (8 mins)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY0W8cMlpEA
What time will things start on Sunday, dont want to be late and miss the action.....
Practice starts at 9.30.
Just checked the weather & it's not looking good, especially for Sunday.:confused: Bernard please bring your 4x4 in case we all get stuck in the field.:thumb:
Dont forget the fog lights
Brayspeed
13-05-2007, 19:59
Couldnt stay for sun but got Bernard sat
http://www.brayspeed.co.uk/assets/films%20for%20web/SW001%20bernard%20Armitage%20onboard%202.wmv
Tony
Hats off to Gavin, Bernard and Windy today, the weather was shocking yet they still went out and gave it 110%
I know the weather was crap but I expected to see more than 3 MK2 Escorts in an Old Ford Sprint Championship!
Where were the other competitors?
Guys can you post up your times when you get back and dried out?
I know the weather was crap but I expected to see more than 3 MK2 Escorts in an Old Ford Sprint Championship!
Where were the other competitors?
Indoors I expect sitting in a comfy armchair:)
Yes we need some more people. Remember the championship is in its first year & we need to encourage some new people into the sport. Maybe you can help?:thumb:
Guys can you post up your times when you get back and dried out?
Beautiful weather for driving up hills :D
1st Practice (drizzling) ............................................... 42.72s
2nd Practice (bit harder drizzle) ................................... 40.71s
1st Timed Run (pissing down but with new wets on Fly) ... 40.98s
2nd Timed Run (pissing down even more) ....................... 40.49s
:banana::banana::banana:
I know the weather was crap but I expected to see more than 3 MK2 Escorts in an Old Ford Sprint Championship!
Where were the other competitors?
Still building their cars :dunno:
cossie matt
14-05-2007, 18:36
Indoors I expect sitting in a comfy armchair:)
Yes we need some more people. Remember the championship is in its first year & we need to encourage some new people into the sport. Maybe you can help?:thumb:
How about having to bloody work as usual to fund our lovely cars!!!
I'd be fine if they decided to run sprints on a 4on 4off contenental shift schedule:D
Bloody work:rsocmoan:
If you had come there would have been 4 MK2 Escorts and all yellow!
How about having to bloody work as usual to fund our lovely cars!!!
I'd be fine if they decided to run sprints on a 4on 4off contenental shift schedule:D
Bloody work:rsocmoan:
Never mind Matt, there'll be no excuses for next year eh!;):thumb:
Guys can you post up your times when you get back and dried out?
Timed runs here http://www.shelsley-walsh.co.uk/results/13may07.pdf
Timed runs here: http://www.shelsley-walsh.co.uk/results/13may07.pdf
Probably something i'm doing wrong, but it just comes up a blank page:dunno: , can someone with more going on upsatirs cut and paste the times on here for me please:D :thumb:
Gavin Rogers 1st timed 40.98, 2nd timed 40.49
Graham Millar 1st timed 38.72, 2nd timed 38.88
Bernard Armitage 1st timed 38.04, 2nd timed 38.07
Just waiting on the calculation for the handicap & positions in the Midland Speed Old Fords Class from the championship co-ordinator.
Graham, What happened to Nick Mann etc ie everyone else from Sports Libre. Didn't they run?
Nick Mann had a few problems with getting off the line without stalling at first. He sorted that for 2nd practice & then the rain came down. It was good to see the car in the flesh & the sound of that helicopter turbine hooked up to that BDT engine was awesome! One of the Radicals spun into the bank off the start line & did some damage & i think both radicals then went home. The rest of the class was a no show probably due to the rain.
Nick Mann had a few problems with getting off the line without stalling at first. He sorted that for 2nd practice & then the rain came down. It was good to see the car in the flesh & the sound of that helicopter turbine hooked up to that BDT engine was awesome! One of the Radicals spun into the bank off the start line & did some damage & i think both radicals then went home. The rest of the class was a no show probably due to the rain.
I can't believe you've got to compete against that thing! It sounds like it's doing 300mph when they spin up the turbine on the start line. Four wheel drive too!!!
Any pics of the weekend?
I think you'll need to buy a copy of Classic Ford for a full report:) Not sure when Steve plans to put it in?
bernard100
18-05-2007, 10:31
Windy,
Because only you and I managed to run on Sunday, we will not be getting a pot! There needs to be 3 plus for a 1st pot etc:doh:
Windy,
Because only you and I managed to run on Sunday, we will not be getting a pot! There needs to be 3 plus for a 1st pot etc:doh:
Yes saw the results sheet & neither of us get an award:dunno:
bernard100
07-06-2007, 10:13
Classic Ford article is very good indeed. Good pics of the conditions.
Yes just seen it. Fantastic:thumb:
Seem to have done a good job at editing out the rain drops:D
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