SEMSEC Lydden 28th

**BertMk2** · 30 Oct 2006, 08:51 (Ref:1753357)

Cracking racing throughout this one, great meeting to end the season

Also well done to Pete Thurston - great race - great Donuts! I'm amazed at how much the rear tyres wobble when the car is coming out of the hairpin though, you can see them changing shape as they light up

andypipe · 30 Oct 2006, 10:03 (Ref:1753401)

Me thinks that may have had something to do with the slightly worn rear wheel bearings

**BertMk2** · 30 Oct 2006, 10:08 (Ref:1753407)

Ah - an "end of season special" set of wheel bearings, that explains it

Minicross424 · 30 Oct 2006, 19:27 (Ref:1753800)

Ive had better meetings.
I got the black and orange for suposely droping oil on the circuit.
Thing is it was just smoke and not dumping oil like the beetle done for most of this year and did he get a black and orange, no they just waited till it caught light!
It also cost me the championship.

col rooney · 30 Oct 2006, 19:37 (Ref:1753802)

Thats a bummer minicross but i supose the marshals cant tell if its oil as you flying by and they have to decide if its safe to leave a car out on track that could go on fire or even cause another car to go off but i know how you feel .I had a good end to the season brought the old girl home in 4th place and should have won class 4 but for some reason pete,s escort seems to have been moved from class 5 to 4 for the day .Roll on next year and we can all have another go

col

**BertMk2** · 30 Oct 2006, 19:47 (Ref:1753805)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minicross424

Ive had better meetings.
I got the black and orange for suposely droping oil on the circuit.
Thing is it was just smoke and not dumping oil like the beetle done for most of this year and did he get a black and orange, no they just waited till it caught light!
It also cost me the championship.

Ouch! I wondered why you'd pulled in (I didn't see the flag), rough break there Tris.

Eddy V · 30 Oct 2006, 20:05 (Ref:1753814)

Sorry I missed you Bert, we were all a bit busy. Mostly because of the many offs at Chessons during the sprint.
I kept telling the others on post it wasn't my fault, but somehow they didn't believe me.

Good show indeed from Pete, the smokey doughnuts were great.

Loved the day in general.
See you in the weekend?

Gnomex · 30 Oct 2006, 20:09 (Ref:1753816)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minicross424

Ive had better meetings.
I got the black and orange for suposely droping oil on the circuit.
Thing is it was just smoke and not dumping oil like the beetle done for most of this year and did he get a black and orange, no they just waited till it caught light!
It also cost me the championship.

Rotten luck! I should say that (at least in SEMSEC) when a marshals post radios in a suspected problem with a car that it is referred at once to the scruitineers. The scruitineers monitor the car (usually for at least two laps to see if the problem persists or not) and it is only if they decide the situation warrants it, then the car is shown the black and orange. Neither the marshals nor CoC makes the decision.

Anyway, hope to see you again next year (and better luck!).

**BertMk2** · 30 Oct 2006, 20:31 (Ref:1753831)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddy V

Sorry I missed you Bert, we were all a bit busy. Mostly because of the many offs at Chessons during the sprint.
I kept telling the others on post it wasn't my fault, but somehow they didn't believe me.

Good show indeed from Pete, the smokey doughnuts were great.

Loved the day in general.
See you in the weekend?

I'll be at Brands for sure, Bill isn't racing but I'll be there anyway (definitely the Sunday, possibly the Saturday too). The trucks were great last year so I'm really looking forward to it.

Back onto the topic

- I thought that was one of the better SEMSEC meetings this year, the saloon grid was looking particularly healthy (6 Minis!).

Minicross424 · 31 Oct 2006, 15:19 (Ref:1754504)

Anyway roll on next season and I look forward to new battles with people like Mr Rooney as my little mini is going to have a rather large power hike over winter thanks to Mad Dog and we all know how quick his cars are!
If theres any money left in the pot theres going to be a new paint design too.
Pimp my racecar!!!!!

col rooney · 31 Oct 2006, 16:38 (Ref:1754545)

I think your paint job is nice and car always looks very well turned out am i going to struggle to keep with you next year i might see if i can fit some nitro obly jokeing will be nice to have a few close cars together make it more worth while

col

Minicross424 · 31 Oct 2006, 19:54 (Ref:1754669)

I think you imp is cool as well mr rooney and with the luck of the irish how can you go wrong?
Look forward to being next to you on the grid!

Upside Down Bug · 31 Oct 2006, 21:25 (Ref:1754760)

For me, I think 424 has been one of the most improved drivers at SEMSEC this year. I have watched with interest as he has gradually upgraded the car from a basic minicross car which was off the back of the field on the circuit, into a more and more competitive package. Just shows what you can do with a limited budget, but a well thought out development....and with Mad Dog blowing on the car over the winter....watch out 2007.

R59 · 31 Oct 2006, 23:02 (Ref:1754813)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minicross424

Ive had better meetings.
I got the black and orange for suposely droping oil on the circuit.
Thing is it was just smoke and not dumping oil .....

Sometimes I wonder if these people have ever been to a VSCC meeting at Silverstone, and stood at Copse for the opening lap.

To see a 2.5L supercharged Riley, a big ol' Bentley, and maybe something else similarly quick from those heady days coming towards you is fab.

Until lap 2 or 3 when you can see the rest of the field behind the smokescreen laid down behind them. If those cars stop smoking - quick, black flag 'em, or they'll seize up - they've run out of treacle in the sump!!

I too have been pulled for spilling "oil" or "fuel" when in fact it was a little over filling of the cooling system, coupled with some pressure in the same.
A catch tank will fix that!! (10 gallon one!)

Rob.

R59 · 31 Oct 2006, 23:04 (Ref:1754815)

Quote:

Originally Posted by BertMk2

Cracking racing throughout this one, great meeting to end the season

Also well done to Pete Thurston - great race - great Donuts! I'm amazed at how much the rear tyres wobble when the car is coming out of the hairpin though, you can see them changing shape as they light up

I hope the MSA steward suitably fined him many thousands of pounds for entertaining the spectators.

What does he think this is, a stock car meeting? eh? eh?

Well done Pete.

djinvicta · 1 Nov 2006, 20:55 (Ref:1755642)

Ah yes; you all noticed. Rear wheel bearings on the Escort, we realised where shot. Hence he did one race, (the championship one), not the other two booked in for. If anyone saw the rear wheel let go at Brands a few years ago, well thats why we did only one race. Personally, Pete gets my backing because of his entertainment value and his courtesy, plus gentlemanly aggresive racing style on the track. Donuts a speciality of course. Having driven that Escort myself, I can say its well alive and a playful bit of kit, in Petes hands a delight to watch sideways. Lets hope its out more in 2007. Thanks Semsec, look forward to 2007. Happy Xmas, Dave

Rod Birley · 2 Nov 2006, 08:41 (Ref:1755982)

Good picture in Autosport today.

Minicross424 · 3 Nov 2006, 19:40 (Ref:1757322)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Upside Down Bug

For me, I think 424 has been one of the most improved drivers at SEMSEC this year. I have watched with interest as he has gradually upgraded the car from a basic minicross car which was off the back of the field on the circuit, into a more and more competitive package. Just shows what you can do with a limited budget, but a well thought out development....and with Mad Dog blowing on the car over the winter....watch out 2007.

Thanks for that upside down bug, comments like that make it all worth while as far as im conserned.
I think you should also be given a big thumbs up during the latter half of this year for continueing helping the club considering what you went through this year.
Cant wait for next year and where is the end of season beerfest guys?

R59 · 3 Nov 2006, 22:16 (Ref:1757420)

How to warm up your avons so they grip a bit.

Rob.

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