Classic Sports Car Club - Special Saloons - Page 11

Al Weyman · 16 Sep 2012, 20:14 (Ref:3136920)

Oh well I got to race with them in the end lol!

leecostelloracing · 16 Sep 2012, 20:36 (Ref:3136935)

Absoutley correct I recall my good friend an ledgend gerry taylor telling me special saloons started off like that they considered space framing in the 60's as a form of cheating back at 1st he said

leecostelloracing · 16 Sep 2012, 21:04 (Ref:3136956)

Al I love to see them v8 an specials out 2gether made a change of scene broke the mould wasn't a bad thing in spectator terms

Al Weyman · 16 Sep 2012, 21:14 (Ref:3136962)

Well thats what the man from CSCC said after looking at the times that it would be better for the spectator, I do like that about this club that they are prepared to switch things about to give the best race. I thought the Prelude would be quicker, I know he was all over me through the bends but I seemed to hold him down the straight.

BTW when I said the grids were dilutted because of Goodwood, and Spa, I know these machines wouldnt go to either but remember some guys have several cars and I was told that some of the regular V8 guys were racing different steeds at Goodwood.

GORDON STREETER · 16 Sep 2012, 21:33 (Ref:3136973)

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Originally Posted by pete21

I don't think that is the case with this series Al , none of the cars running in this series would be eligible for Spa or Goodwood!

Joss Ronchetti's car would be eligible for the race at Spa that I am in next week !

Al Weyman · 16 Sep 2012, 21:54 (Ref:3136977)

True but he was at Dony!

leecostelloracing · 16 Sep 2012, 21:54 (Ref:3136978)

I loved that crx an neil claxtons little rocket it was great dave beaty was getting the hang of it
Ron harper as always was flying martin looked great in the imp I saw a good sideways moment by him pete stevens flew as always ide love to see dave tetley out there

GORDON STREETER · 16 Sep 2012, 22:41 (Ref:3136989)

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Originally Posted by Al Weyman

True but he was at Dony!

grantp · 17 Sep 2012, 00:28 (Ref:3137016)

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Originally Posted by GORDON STREETER

Meaning, I think, that the proximity of Spa did not put Joss off running at Donington on Saturday (but the events of Saturday meant he could not run on Sunday.

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One would also observe that had he been entered for Spa the trip might now be in doubt because of the events of Saturday - which goes some way to explain why people might be reticent about entering an event the week before something they really want to do.

Iirc Joss did Spa last year.

What one really needs is a garage full of cars that are ready to go so that in the event that one fails another can substitute. I think a few people here have worked that one out already.

GORDON STREETER · 17 Sep 2012, 06:40 (Ref:3137045)

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Originally Posted by pete21

none of the cars running in this series would be eligible for Spa or Goodwood!

Grant, i didn't need a long complicated answer I was simply stating a point !

Al Weyman · 17 Sep 2012, 13:37 (Ref:3137243)

Must be a Monday lol!

leecostelloracing · 17 Sep 2012, 15:42 (Ref:3137287)

Something wrong with the world today I tell you?
On the upside my car will be having some serious changes to injection next year also some ta performance heads too as the axle I've been preparing is a proper job strong an reliable
Good shake downs before new year an ill be ready to eat all the bergers at the bbq's oh an race?

Stacy · 17 Sep 2012, 20:03 (Ref:3137434)

At the drivers briefing on Saturday Hugo and the guys talked about a CSCC Special Saloons drivers meeting, and prior to that we should direct thoughts and views direct to Andy so that he can collate and get a view of the whole.

Suggest we focus our energies to that rather than try to debate regs via public Internet forum.

It would be nice to get a class for steel shelled saloons, it would be nice to get a round at Spa, and it would be nice if we didn't get hung up on the age of someone's pistons. 50 feet and 50mph and all that. That said it would be nice if I could have sex with Jessica Ennis, but I don't think that's likely and life will go on.

The series will go on too, this was confirmed on Saturday and that's good news. There are many nice things we could have, but the only thing that's essential is securing more cars. That's where focus should be.

S.

leecostelloracing · 17 Sep 2012, 21:14 (Ref:3137461)

I can't beleave you was there stacy if I would of know I would of come over my man where was you pal? I didn't even see you or see you out at all

Stacy · 17 Sep 2012, 21:22 (Ref:3137465)

Hey Lee,

Yes I was there. Dropped off the rig late on Friday when it was dark and realised Sat AM I was surrounded by CNC lads rather than Special Saloons. My appearance in the race was, cough, brief. In fact the telephone apology I made today was longer..

Didn't make the BBQ as I was DIY recovering the car from the Melbourne Loop until 9pm. Thank the Lord for winches..

S.

leecostelloracing · 17 Sep 2012, 21:26 (Ref:3137467)

Oh no gutting your having as worst luck as me what happened pal

Stacy · 17 Sep 2012, 21:33 (Ref:3137472)

No luck involved Lee. Car was good and ready to roll, this was just pressing the wrong pedals at the wrong time. Watched the video earlier, event summed up while parked in gravel. Think opening lines to Four Weddings and a Funeral. And add a few.

S.

David Stallard · 18 Sep 2012, 06:36 (Ref:3137604)

Gutted on several accounts. . . .

Not as many as hoped for seeing as it was the last full weekend of the year,

Then the sierra disappears (at least I got a shot in qualifying to prove it was there lol)

In the race my favorite Mazda goes out in front of me and then to my horror both Bertha AND the Bullet are out.

Post re - the Bertha photo's is HERE rather than putting the photo's up again.

Let's hope that next season we get a few more entrants like the first one at Mallory last year - now THAT was awesome.

.DAVID.

leecostelloracing · 18 Sep 2012, 08:44 (Ref:3137664)

Bad luck all round stacy sounds like david there saw enough I tell ya chaps here's to a end of a bad year to some mostly 70% of us an bring on 2013 eh
here here

**chunterer** · 18 Sep 2012, 09:51 (Ref:3137689)

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Originally Posted by David Stallard

Gutted on several accounts. . . .

Not as many as hoped for seeing as it was the last full weekend of the year,

Then the sierra disappears (at least I got a shot in qualifying to prove it was there lol)

In the race my favorite Mazda goes out in front of me and then to my horror both Bertha AND the Bullet are out.

Post re - the Bertha photo's is HERE rather than putting the photo's up again.

Let's hope that next season we get a few more entrants like the first one at Mallory last year - now THAT was awesome.

.DAVID.

Ouch, fairly big hit then!

There's been more than enough interest to date so i'm told so I don't think there'll be a problem on entries?

Al Weyman · 18 Sep 2012, 09:59 (Ref:3137694)

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That said it would be nice if I could have sex with Jessica Ennis

Ha ha Stacy I don't think you would last as long as your car even!

leecostelloracing · 18 Sep 2012, 10:07 (Ref:3137701)

Ahaha superb al haha 10 points chaa ding classic

pete21 · 18 Sep 2012, 10:51 (Ref:3137739)

I spoke with Andy yesterday with reference to a modified & a specials class.
The advantage would then be the space framed cars & cars with sequential boxes would not have to move up a class because of this they could then race with like for like cars.
I have also mentioned to him maybe make a % allowance on bore size for older engine due to re- bores.
The modified cars class should the attract interest cars from miglia & mini Severn classes.
Also it should attach saloons from other steel bodied classes, I have suggested a note to Autosport & Motorsport news asking any interested parties to enquire to se the level of interest.
Your thoughts please.

Al Weyman · 18 Sep 2012, 12:58 (Ref:3137808)

My thoughts from an interested bystander is just get the cars out there, you cannot throw a rule book at an empty paddock!

leecostelloracing · 18 Sep 2012, 16:51 (Ref:3137909)

Haha al suttle but sooo true pal

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