Castle Combe FF1600 - April 16

alfaman · 14 Apr 2005, 14:47 (Ref:1278096)

I'm surprised no-one's talking about this!

Are there "still only 23 entries" - to quote a popular website....or have a few more joined in? Particularly any 'visiting' drivers.

I see the meeting is featured in today's Autosport. But when talking about the Combe championships which one do they choose to highlight? The good old poorly supported GTs!! Or as they put it the "esoteric" GT series.... Long words in Autosport whatever next...

Anyway any news on the Combe FF race is welcomed.

keithsekree · 14 Apr 2005, 15:22 (Ref:1278111)

It's surprising where people spring up from at the last minute. I'd still expect the normal 30ish cars. I know testing was full today.

Ian Sowman · 14 Apr 2005, 18:05 (Ref:1278228)

I reckon there will be about 28 - which in some ways might actually be better than a full 35. Less chance of them hitting each other...

diz · 14 Apr 2005, 18:57 (Ref:1278268)

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Originally Posted by Ian Sowman

I reckon there will be about 28 - which in some ways might actually be better than a full 35. Less chance of them hitting each other...

Maybe there should be a round of the Southern Series [sorry MSV Championship] there. Less chance of them even seeing each other, never mind hitting each other

GlenF · 14 Apr 2005, 20:49 (Ref:1278359)

I was hoping to get out but car is still in pieces,perhaps May?

Alan Hamilton · 14 Apr 2005, 22:11 (Ref:1278416)

I would also be there for this race however, I'm sitting enjoying the sun in Barbados.

I will be back for Silverstone the following weekend and the next CC race (Race 4).

I'm looking forward to breaking into the top ten during the next round!! (Positive belief) : )

gixxer · 15 Apr 2005, 13:49 (Ref:1278887)

we need someone to beat Ed!

Would like to see Tim Reynolds take it but any of the top six could be in with a chance if last meeting was anything to by!

The racing was fab very entertaining last time hopefully we'll get the same tomorrow.

Alan Hamilton · 15 Apr 2005, 22:41 (Ref:1279249)

All credit to Ed and his success however, there are drivers in the CC series who will be beating him as the series continues. Law of averages...

Alan Hamilton · 15 Apr 2005, 22:42 (Ref:1279250)

Hey Glen get that car back together, looking forward to seeing you on the grid again.

podge · 16 Apr 2005, 19:19 (Ref:1279760)

Well gixxer you got your wish at Combe to-day, but lets be fair to Ed Moore when the chips are down he appears to be the only one who can pass Reynolds, Barnes fair and square. If It wasn't for a mechanical failure to-day and not a mistake as portrayed by the commenator at the time, then I'm sure it would have been Ed's race.

gixxer · 16 Apr 2005, 19:26 (Ref:1279762)

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Originally Posted by podge

Well gixxer you got your wish at Combe to-day, but lets be fair to Ed Moore when the chips are down he appears to be the only one who can pass Reynolds, Barnes fair and square. If It wasn't for a mechanical failure to-day and not a mistake as portrayed by the commenator at the time, then I'm sure it would have been Ed's race.

Yes podge i did but not how i'd like to have seen it,still it was another flippen brilliant race.
Thought reynolds looked super quick in qualifying but just goes to show that being spectacular does not always mean that you are as quick as you look.
ed does seem to have a very slippery car but you are right he does seem to be the only one able to pass!

Alan Hamilton · 16 Apr 2005, 19:44 (Ref:1279767)

Can anybody tell me what happened to Poole and Ward today?

gixxer · 18 Apr 2005, 13:30 (Ref:1281237)

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Originally Posted by Alan Hamilton

Can anybody tell me what happened to Poole and Ward today?

Alan,if that's wayne poole,he went off at the esses and hit the tyre stack with the corner direction indiactor on it on the outside of the track,he said yesterday that he was having braking problems that's why he went off!!!

GlenF · 18 Apr 2005, 21:49 (Ref:1281634)

Alan, I'm spending afew days on the car this week. Work is rather busy at the moment so I am relying on Martyn to do loads of the work.(Must hide the kettle better).

Alan Hamilton · 18 Apr 2005, 22:29 (Ref:1281665)

Cheers, any clues what happened to Ward?

Glen, will you be testing before the race or will it be best guess and qualifying?

GlenF · 25 Apr 2005, 20:50 (Ref:1287335)

With 7 days to go the cars still not ready. Its a complete restoration. Got to make the engine spider,water system,rads, electrical system, set up the car and make a seat. So now i'm trying to be ready for testing middle of May.Fingers crossed. See you in the paddock.

Alan Hamilton · 25 Apr 2005, 21:00 (Ref:1287347)

Will you loose your entry fee?

GlenF · 29 Apr 2005, 22:38 (Ref:1290392)

No I'm ok on that front.
Just made a new header tank and water system going in next week.Just had a couple of rads made. The main bits are finished its the loom and fidley stuff to do now.Martyn said I could use his 93 but I am determind not to. I spoke to matt Darcy and his cars not ready yet. Shaun macklin is racing at Silverstone this weekend in the Monopostos.
See you Monday in the paddock.

Ian Sowman · 29 Apr 2005, 22:53 (Ref:1290397)

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Originally Posted by GlenF

I spoke to matt Darcy...

You've had more luck than me then...

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