Plum Pudding at Mallory - Page 3

medius · 25 Dec 2010, 22:08 (Ref:2808452)

Iam Sowman said this on the Facebook page for the event:

Ian Sowman
I have just been to Mallory. The track itself is clear but the surround are not, work is being done to clear the paddock today. The meeting at the moment is on, but bike racing looks doubtful and car races may be extended. Better get my voice warmed up!

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/...64083403605042

Stuart H · 26 Dec 2010, 06:26 (Ref:2808503)

any one know how many cars made it to the saloon car race at all?

snowen250 · 26 Dec 2010, 17:58 (Ref:2808611)

A few did, i would say the majority plus some additions. What happend to the Saxo Stuart?

All in all a good if cold meeting. I've never seen a car pushed up a paddock slope due to ice before!

Well done to Joss and Gareth Porter two very good strong wins.

Simon

medius · 26 Dec 2010, 18:02 (Ref:2808612)

Great day out, shame the bikes couldn't run but the car guys made up for it in spades! Some pics:

Thefiesta99 · 26 Dec 2010, 18:04 (Ref:2808613)

It was'nt a good day for my little number 9 fiesta with the oil filter problems but I would like to say a big thank you to Gareth Porter number 21 in the little 205 for helping me out with a spare filter, thanxs again

thebullet · 26 Dec 2010, 23:32 (Ref:2808668)

It was all happening on the hill!

Dave Goddard · 27 Dec 2010, 01:46 (Ref:2808695)

Indeed it was - the Mallory Park Winter Hillclimb Championship! It was enjoyable to watch between races, and I had no problem at all when departing at close of play.

Well done to everyone who competed today - firstly for reaching the circuit in one piece (the untreated roads near Kirkby Mallory were somewhat lairy!) and secondly for putting on a superb show of racing despite the temperature.

Also, thanks to everyone for listening in on the PA and thanks to Ian Sowman for giving me the opportunity to co-commentate - I've been commentating on short oval racing for a few seasons but this was my first full circuit commentary, and I enjoyed every second of it. Hope you all enjoyed what you heard too.

Stuart H · 27 Dec 2010, 08:42 (Ref:2808719)

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowen250

A few did, i would say the majority plus some additions. What happend to the Saxo Stuart?

it all went pair shaped from friday.

My team mate (Cassey Watson) the engine blew on her Mg - she pulled out late Saturday night - I couldnt get out of the drive due to the sheet ice and pulled out of the meeting at 7am yesterday morning.

It hasent been my season at all. Been well of the pace all year in stock hatch! :'(

Rob29 · 27 Dec 2010, 09:15 (Ref:2808722)

Great photos Medius! Don't think I have ever seen racing with that much snow on the surounds? Congrats to those who managed to clear the circuit and run something.

thebullet · 27 Dec 2010, 10:16 (Ref:2808730)

And a few from me...

Thanks one and all for a good meeting!

Matthew

ascarracinguk · 27 Dec 2010, 11:03 (Ref:2808738)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Goddard

Also, thanks to everyone for listening in on the PA and thanks to Ian Sowman for giving me the opportunity to co-commentate - I've been commentating on short oval racing for a few seasons but this was my first full circuit commentary, and I enjoyed every second of it. Hope you all enjoyed what you heard too.

haha yeh it was wierd....almost thought the xmas booze was a bit strong and id ended up at wheels for some reason lol....oh and tell incarace to get their backsides into gear and get the fixture list for next year sorted!!

snowen250 · 27 Dec 2010, 13:56 (Ref:2808774)

Well cheers for helping push the Lexus Bullet :P rather then just taking photos! What i like is that there were three sodding people in that thing, none of em got out n helped!

I'll leave it up to you to work out which one i was, but i will say my shoes werent ideal.

Shame that Stuart, hopefully i'll bump into you at the brands stock meeting?

Simon

thebullet · 27 Dec 2010, 14:24 (Ref:2808779)

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowen250

Well cheers for helping push the Lexus Bullet :P rather then just taking photos! What i like is that there were three sodding people in that thing, none of em got out n helped!

I'll leave it up to you to work out which one i was, but i will say my shoes werent ideal.

Shame that Stuart, hopefully i'll bump into you at the brands stock meeting?

Simon

haha, well it was worth a picture :P I said that to the person i was with, and the fact he just kept flooring it which was making it worse, why he didn't just keep it in second and krept it up. The clutch didn't smell too good towards the top!

snowen250 · 27 Dec 2010, 16:00 (Ref:2808811)

Well i dont think he was top of the IQ ladder anyway, not after taking a RWD car down a quite steep slope, covered in sheet ice......

Ian Sowman · 30 Oct 2011, 11:28 (Ref:2978904)

Regulations for the 2011 event are out now - still the same great value, two races for £100. Separate races for sports cars and saloons.

http://tinyurl.com/plumpud2011

Copperbottom · 30 Oct 2011, 19:00 (Ref:2979123)

How are the classes split?

Ian Sowman · 30 Oct 2011, 22:01 (Ref:2979226)

Sports on one grid, saloons on another. As I recall the classes are just based on capacity. Not perfect - but its a fun event.

Copperbottom · 30 Oct 2011, 22:38 (Ref:2979249)

Is it BARC members only? I am a member but a friend who may want to race isn't

Ian Sowman · 30 Oct 2011, 22:57 (Ref:2979265)

No, open to all.

Copperbottom · 30 Oct 2011, 23:00 (Ref:2979267)

Thanks

andye30m3 · 14 Nov 2011, 19:37 (Ref:2986305)

I was thinking of entering this in my E30 320i, which isn't very quick at all

It will be my first race, is the event suitable for a novice? Mallory looking quiet tight, potentially bad weather and lots of faster cars about kind of slightly puts me off

am I worrying about nothing?

snowen250 · 14 Nov 2011, 21:10 (Ref:2986370)

I think you'll be fine. The majority of the cars arent uber fast, with the quickest in the saloons being Joss and the Bullet. Which while very capable, is driven by an experienced guy who will get round you no problem.

go for it! its a fun event and im sure you will enjoy it, you'd be about mid-top lower field in a 320i i would have thought. unless your either lewis hamilton, or as bad as me

joss Ronchetti · 14 Nov 2011, 21:49 (Ref:2986399)

Some bad news & good news Ian: I won't be in The Bullet at this years Plum Pudding...but I have entered my new car instead, hope it's not too slippy, as it may be a bit of a handfull with 650BHP thru the rear wheels

snowen250 · 14 Nov 2011, 21:56 (Ref:2986402)

After the above comment that stuff about no uber quick stuff.....er.......

But i still wouldnt worry.

Spinner · 29 Nov 2011, 08:36 (Ref:2992830)

Im hoping to come out of retirement with the Mini again, Joss Im hoping for snow again so we can have a good battle again!

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