NW FF1600 Oulton Park 30th July - Some more new drivers - Page 4

darcym · 20 Jul 2005, 09:50 (Ref:1359146)

Looks a real strong entry, although was is RR down as using the RF90 ?

diz · 20 Jul 2005, 09:53 (Ref:1359149)

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Originally Posted by darcym

Looks a real strong entry, although was is RR down as using the RF90 ?

Good spot Matt. No doubt he will be emailing jamie@brscc.co.uk as I type this

Ian Sowman · 20 Jul 2005, 10:04 (Ref:1359152)

Kris Loane is coming - fantastic!

jminsh · 20 Jul 2005, 10:04 (Ref:1359154)

You snuck that little list in while i was still typing older prat !!

I see Neil Griffin has got his twin brother out as well !!!

No Isla st Clair @ this one

Walshy · 20 Jul 2005, 10:13 (Ref:1359158)

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Originally Posted by jminsh

You snuck that little list in while i was still typing older prat !!

I see Neil Griffin has got his twin brother out as well !!!

No Isla st Clair @ this one

Any news as to why Diz?????

Ian Sowman · 20 Jul 2005, 11:15 (Ref:1359201)

I wonder if it is a coincidence that Neil and Steve share the number 8?

diz · 20 Jul 2005, 11:29 (Ref:1359216)

UPDATE

Clerical Errors
Neil Griffin is only out once [59 entries]
Isla is definitely doing it [60 entries]
Paul "Arsey" Markham is definitely doing it [61 entries]

One more Pre90 and two more Post89 and we will be into reserves

diz · 20 Jul 2005, 11:32 (Ref:1359220)

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Originally Posted by diz

With 18 days to go, there are 43 entries. When the usual 'late entry' suspects put their entries in, I expect to have 56 minimum and hopefully over 60 come the day.

Not a bad guess was it with 61 as we speak.

Walshy · 20 Jul 2005, 11:38 (Ref:1359224)

Have we got the garages Mr Diz???

diz · 20 Jul 2005, 11:49 (Ref:1359241)

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Originally Posted by Walshy

Have we got the garages Mr Diz???

Of course you have Mr Walsh. First come, first served though, as there are rather a lot of you. Some may have to squeeze 3 in though.

darcym · 20 Jul 2005, 12:31 (Ref:1359302)

any final options on a post 90 car ?

Walshy · 20 Jul 2005, 12:31 (Ref:1359303)

There's no need to squeeze. Even with 60 cars, there is enough room in the garages. You can get 3 in each garage with ease.

Problem with the first come basis is that you are penalised if you don't test.

On the subject of garages, with the impending Moose Trophy Races, it would be nice if we could use the garages for there intended purpose. ie. Rather than always driving out of the back of them, we could come down the pit lane and form up on the grid, then get a full green flag lap. At least if they did it for the final. How cool would that be.

I remember when they used to do that at Oulton. Seeing the pit crews on the grid with the cars before the start of a race. It seemed to build up the excitement all that bit more. All the cars starting up together with the grid being cleared and the cars going off on a formation lap.

Ian Sowman · 20 Jul 2005, 12:34 (Ref:1359305)

It also wastes quite a lot of time, though.

Perhaps the drivers could be advised to carry out the green flag lap at a slightly quicker pace this meeting? It took an absurdly long time at the last Oulton meeting.

Walshy · 20 Jul 2005, 12:46 (Ref:1359311)

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Originally Posted by Ian Sowman

It also wastes quite a lot of time, though.

Perhaps the drivers could be advised to carry out the green flag lap at a slightly quicker pace this meeting? It took an absurdly long time at the last Oulton meeting.

I know it takes longer, but for a special event such as this, it would be a nice touch to use the Pit Lane.

The formation lap at the last Anglesey round was worse. We all ground to a dead stop on several occasions, especially on the back straight and several drivers had to take avoiding action. I don't know if people were making practice starts or not, but I agree with you there Ian. The formation laps are getting longer and longer.

StephenRae · 20 Jul 2005, 13:19 (Ref:1359326)

I thought the formation lap was to warm things up hence the need for a bit more speed..I've been at the very front and no matter how fast you go the mid fielders slow it all down..When I was at the back at the last Oulton race I don't think I did over 30mph and had to stop a couple of times!

Walshy · 20 Jul 2005, 13:37 (Ref:1359339)

I was in 9th on the grid mate and it was no better in front. I had to avoid a couple of locked up cars.

But yeah. I thought the warm up lap was exactly that. You gun it around getting the tyres hot and some heat into the brakes. I think there is a tendancy at the moment to let the pole sitter clear off and the rest of the field is bunched up, hence the pole sitter getting cold on the grid.

As Johnny L about the last round at Oulton when he was released onto the circuit while the rest of us were held in the pit lane.

JustinDawkins · 20 Jul 2005, 13:57 (Ref:1359355)

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Originally Posted by darcym

any final options on a post 90 car ?

Hire Hugh's Car?

darcym · 20 Jul 2005, 14:19 (Ref:1359368)

can't as any damage would ruin his combe entrance, plus I'm not sure if his got replacment dampers sorted yet for it

Redracer77 · 20 Jul 2005, 14:21 (Ref:1359373)

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Originally Posted by darcym

can't as any damage would ruin his combe entrance, plus I'm not sure if his got replacment dampers sorted yet for it

Have you tried Mike Waite?

jminsh · 20 Jul 2005, 14:25 (Ref:1359375)

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Originally Posted by Redracer77

Have you tried Mike Waite?

Like he's not got enough on his plate already !!

JohnMiller · 20 Jul 2005, 14:36 (Ref:1359379)

Here's a thought DarcyM.

What about your car?

darcym · 20 Jul 2005, 14:38 (Ref:1359382)

I'd love to use my own but I'm trying to sort a few things out properly so its simpley not ready to go at this moment. I could probably get it out now and it would be "ok" but I need to sort the issues out I had last year

Its not the end of the world, as always its a last minute thing as threads like this sound tantalising and when you've not been out for a while it gets a little painful reading so you start prodding around for the chance of a fun race, just fancied trying Oulton as I've tried to get down there before, but it looks like there is a good grid anyway, and the people I've asked about cars have been really good and helpful even when they couldn't help so I'm not going to pressure people to get cars ready for a fun race.

sprocket · 20 Jul 2005, 14:47 (Ref:1359385)

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Originally Posted by diz

UPD

One more Pre90 and two more Post89 and we will be into reserves

So the commentators can look forward to 61 + commentators sheets

By the way what ever happened to the infamous "Media Sheets" from last year ?? i've seen 3 one was my own and the other 2 were RR 77 & Gus's driver !!!

Walshy · 20 Jul 2005, 14:49 (Ref:1359387)

Quick one for you darcym.

Have you tried Bernard Baxter. He has a championship winning RF90 sat there and as far as I am aware. It's ready to go. I know he is after selling it, but I don't think it has gone yet.....

Worth a call to see maybe?

Walshy · 20 Jul 2005, 14:51 (Ref:1359390)

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Originally Posted by sprocket

So the commentators can look forward to 61 + commentators sheets

By the way what ever happened to the infamous "Media Sheets" from last year ?? i've seen 3 one was my own and the other 2 were RR 77 & Gus's driver !!!

I've always handed mine in at each meeting.

For what it's worth!!!!!!

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