Phoenix Park 2007.

Motormouth · 24 Jul 2007, 08:57 (Ref:1971827)

Just three weeks to go now to the highpoint of the Irish Racing Season, The Phoenix Park Motor races in the centre of Dublin. If last year is anything to go by, it should be a great weekend!

So what classes are out and have we any UK visitors again this year????

Podd37 · 24 Jul 2007, 09:25 (Ref:1971875)

Can't wait for it. I'm dragging the 128 out. Had a good run in Mondello last weekend so hopefully it should go well. Should be a full Historic grid as usual. I've also heard romours of various exotic sports racing cars coming over. Anyone know anything? Any other 10 tenthers racing?

Jennifer_ni · 24 Jul 2007, 10:33 (Ref:1971953)

Not racing myself this year, hopefully next year! Im marshaling for the weekend! Should be a great weekend, lets hope the weather picks up for it!

bazzmch · 24 Jul 2007, 15:16 (Ref:1972211)

ill be there in my uno as long as i dont wreck it in oultan park this weakend that is. im gona try stay out off the trees this year tho

Jennifer_ni · 24 Jul 2007, 15:44 (Ref:1972239)

Quote:

Originally Posted by bazzmch

im gona try stay out off the trees this year tho

Please do stay away from the trees, think it was me that had to pick you out them last year!

davyboy · 24 Jul 2007, 16:57 (Ref:1972282)

Any update on John Watson being reunited with his Brabhams ? Is it possible he'll do some lappery of the Park ? Was the last time Wattie drove in the Park when he showed up with the Eiffeland March ?

Motormouth · 24 Jul 2007, 22:01 (Ref:1972549)

Jeez, and I thought I was the anorak round here!!!

I'm sure we'll get an historic update shortly! I know the Fiat Uno/Punto race has a healthy entry, the Supercars are back in the 'Park and the Historic grid is almost full!! Think Formula Sheane and Global GT Lights share a grid, which should be interesting!

eamonn ledwidge · 24 Jul 2007, 23:04 (Ref:1972590)

Negotiations are underway to get Watsons Brabhams - BT16 & BT30 here. The BT16 won at the Park 40 years ago. Both it & the BT30 have great racing history in Ireland. The owner, a Dubliner based in UK, races them quite a bit & is very close to a decision to bring them across. Possible demo runs & one may run in the Formula Libre races. Stay tuned to here & the Park website.

LOTS MORE EXCITING STUFF IN THE PIPELINE.

davyboy · 25 Jul 2007, 07:36 (Ref:1972770)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motormouth

Jeez, and I thought I was the anorak round here!!!

Speaking of anoraks, maybe we should persuade everyone to show up to the Park in 1970s rally jackets... you know the 'Roger Clark' that used sold in Ian Dalgetty in Dundrum. Now that would be properly cool

It would be great to get Professor Monson to bring his cars over. He's got some incredible kit that's for sure. Hopefully I'll be able to see some of them out in the Silverstone Classic this weekend.

Motormouth · 25 Jul 2007, 08:45 (Ref:1972824)

We're showing our age now!! I remember being brought to Dalgetty's by my dad for my first rally jacket; couldn't wait for the next Mondello meeting to show it off!! I think I had to have it surgically removed a few years later!!

Just got this re the Park:
The Leastone Racing team in association with Fina Oils and sponsored by Topcon have done it again this year. Following on from last year's success where they brought the Renault Formula 1 car of World Champion Fernando Alonso to the Phoenix Park Races, this year they have secured the worlds most expensive and fastest sports car the Bugatti Veyron not only for a paddock display but for an on track demonstration too. The car will grace the Phoenix Park Races on the Sunday only.

The Bugatti Veyron will be on display for the day on the Fina/ Topcon stand and will do a demo run during the afternoon. Bugatti have built just 300 of these machines which produce a staggering1001Bhp and have a top speed of 253mph. The Veyron was named after the winner of the 1939 24 Hr Le Mans race Pierre Veyron and is powered by an 8-litre, 16-cylinder engine that has four-turbochargers. There is a 7-speed semi-manual transmission, which is operated by paddle shifters located behind the steering wheel, and the car has a twin clutch. It will go from 0 – 122Mph in a fraction over 7 seconds, and will get to 250Mph in under a minute. The car appeared as a prototype at the Geneva Motor show in 2002 and was then built by Volkswagen and released for sale in 2006
The car will reach nowhere its top speed in the Park but the noise of the engine will be deafening between the trees. The public will be able to view the car while it is displayed in the paddock during the morning and early afternoon, with the demo taking place mid afternoon.
This is a race chance for the Irish public to see one of the world's greatest cars and it is possible with the generosity of it's Irish owner to allow it to be displayed.
Stats
Model Bugatti Veyron 16.4
Engine type 7993cc, 16 cylinders, W' configuration
Power/Torque 1001bhp @ 6000rpm / 922 lb ft @ 2200rpm
Transmission Seven-speed DSG, manual and automatic
Performance 0-62mph: 2.5sec / Top speed: 253mph

blackfalcon · 25 Jul 2007, 18:17 (Ref:1973265)

Liar......
It burst at the seams and fell off you

conair_6 · 26 Jul 2007, 00:08 (Ref:1973521)

hopefully at least 5 of us r comin down from the north 2 marshal!!!

**Tim Falce** · 27 Jul 2007, 16:03 (Ref:1974824)

I may be going as a spectator getting a lift out but I will probably be flying back. How far is Dublin airport from Pheonix Park and is there any camping allowed at the circuit?

Podd37 · 27 Jul 2007, 20:56 (Ref:1974977)

Airport is only about 30 mins away, allowing for a bit of traffic. I'm sure pitching a tent somewhere in the paddock area would be ok but I stand to be corrected on that. Anyway, just buy someone a pint and I'm sure they'll find you a truck to stay in the back of!!

Podd37 · 29 Jul 2007, 22:52 (Ref:1976020)

What or whose car have you got Joe?

Motormouth · 31 Jul 2007, 10:02 (Ref:1977035)

Best ignored I think Paul!! Anyone got any more Park news for us? I think some of the Fiat guys have a lot of work to do after Oulton at the weekend. Lot sof big shunts. Great circuit but very quick and very little runoff. Gordon Kellett and Derek Hogan came home with very badly damaged cars, but I bet they are both on the grid for the Park! I see the Globals and Formula Sheanes are sharing a grid, wonder which'll be quicker, they are very close round Mondello in terms of lap times!!

eamonn ledwidge · 31 Jul 2007, 21:02 (Ref:1977634)

Big news items in the pipeline, should be released over the next few days on the Park 2007 website, so stay tuned.

Historics grid is full, as usual, with 5 on waiting list.

Motormouth · 1 Aug 2007, 14:29 (Ref:1978279)

Motor racing Legend John "Smokey" Rhodes will attend the Phoenix Park Races on 11/12 August as a guest while celebrating his 80th Birthday. John Rhodes is returning The Park for the first time since winning The Park, Dunboyne and Kirkistown in the 1960's.

bazzmch · 1 Aug 2007, 17:18 (Ref:1978395)

I hear thae abarths arnt racing now. they want to no there time slots before they pay or something. Its a pity there graet to watch. motormouth are you bringing you spoons to the park

Motormouth · 2 Aug 2007, 10:40 (Ref:1978953)

All is not lost on The abarths just yet, the Park committee are working on an Open Fiat Race which will include them, be great if that goes ahead.
I woinder if any of the UK Fiats would be interested, their cars are pretty quick in a straight line and should go well in the Park??
And if the racing is good enough, the spoons might make an appearance in the bar on Saturday night!!!

Motormouth · 4 Aug 2007, 14:18 (Ref:1980608)

TIMETABLE
PHOENIX PARK MOTOR RACES 2007

SATURDAY, 11th AUGUST

QUALIFYING
Closed Wheel Libre 9.00
Formula Libre & F5 9.25
Formula Vee 9.50
Strykers 10.15
Irish Historics 10.40
Fiat Punto/Uno 11.05
Invited Crossle & Sports 11.30
Globals & Sheanes 11.55
Porsche 12.20
12.45
Demonstration runs
Libre & Formula 5 13.50
Formula Vee 14.20
Irish Historics 14.50
Stryker Race 15.20
Invited Crossle & Sports 15.50
Fiat Punto/Uno 16.20
Porsche 16.50
Globals & Sheanes 17.20

SUNDAY, 12th AUGUST
Supercars 9.00
Closed Wheel Libre 9.30
Globals & Sheanes 10.00
Fiat Punto 10.30
Invited Crossle & Sports 11.00
Irish Historics 11.30
Supercars 12.00

Demonstrations/Parade 12.30
Classic & Kit Cars 13.00
Crossle Anniversary Parade 13.30
Porsche 14.00
Strykers 14.30
Demo Run Bugatti Veyron 16.4 15.00
Formula Vee 15.30
Libre & Formula 5 16.00
Supercars 16.30
Fiat Uno 17.00
Closed Wheel Libre 17

bazzmch · 4 Aug 2007, 18:18 (Ref:1980815)

so do the puntos and unos have seperate races then on the sunday great stuff

eamonn ledwidge · 4 Aug 2007, 19:19 (Ref:1980854)

Slot Car Racing attraction:

In the race paddock all weekend, including late Saturday night.

We have hired from the UK a giant 8 lane slotcar racing rig. Pay & play, race against your friends, prizes for fastest laps etc. We are thinking about organising it as the Motormouth Challenge - I will certainly want to race against him. This will be a big crowd puller for the spectators & visitors - perhaps the racers will have a real go also.

Motormouth · 5 Aug 2007, 16:49 (Ref:1981749)

I love it!! I'll take on allcomers!!!

blackfalcon · 5 Aug 2007, 19:27 (Ref:1981854)

Ore friend from the North will be down for a rematch with you Motormouth

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Phoenix Park 2006	ss_collins	Club Level Single Seaters	150	19 Oct 2006 15:29
Phoenix Park Races	Podd37	Historic Racing Today	10	20 Jun 2006 15:04
Phoenix Park	graeme	Trackside	4	11 Jul 2005 18:41
Phoenix Park	graeme	Racers Forum	5	19 Jul 2004 07:01
Phoenix Park	graeme	National & Club Racing	66	7 Jan 2004 19:30