Late Model racing in Europe

kelvin88 · 4 Apr 2007, 06:08 (Ref:1883096)

If your bored over Easter, the Sunday and Monday will be the opening rounds of the CAMSO V8. Should be a blinder because i think we have more cars than we are allowed to run at the track, and im not sure how that will pan out... http://www.camsov8fanzine.piczo.com go here for pre race giggles or here http://www.camso.com/ for directions and places to stay. I'm so excited about it i might just wee! Look me up if your over there.

rustyfan · 4 Apr 2007, 07:16 (Ref:1883120)

I didn't even know the CAMSO V8 series existed

Looks like a cool series though - I'm guessing it's a bit optimistic hoping for some sort of tv coverage on a channel I can get though.

ss_collins · 4 Apr 2007, 12:31 (Ref:1883335)

I've wanted to race one of these for a while but time and money prevents it

kelvin88 · 4 Apr 2007, 18:13 (Ref:1883534)

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustyfan

I didn't even know the CAMSO V8 series existed

Looks like a cool series though - I'm guessing it's a bit optimistic hoping for some sort of tv coverage on a channel I can get though.

its telivised in Belgium apparently but not having a belgium TV i don't know. Also there was a program last Saturday on Sky One with Emma Parker Bowles driving one. But no one told me til Sunday. So i cant tell you what that was like either. Not very helpful really am i?

ss_collins, there is rental cars but i think they all have drivers at the moment. we are bulding new cars all the time though so one will be available soon. Go to this link for prices http://www.rootsv8racing.com/race_car_rental.htm

StuiE · 5 Apr 2007, 14:25 (Ref:1884176)

Interesting stuff, Australia's 'Late models' just run on dirt, though the specs are similar, A guy at work races Super Sedans which are similar again, but RHD.

Good luck Kelvin

kelvin88 · 5 Apr 2007, 17:26 (Ref:1884307)

Thanks Stuie. i just hope i can do as well as my fantasy nascar team!

chemhead1 · 6 Apr 2007, 07:24 (Ref:1884690)

See, this is the kind of stuff that, should it be aired through Speed in the U.S., I'd buy the cable package just for it. If they believe (and there's quite a bit of truth to it, I'll admit) that a large part of their viewership (is that even a word?) is mainly into NASCAR and dirt oval or short track racing, European late models, BriSCA F1 Stock Car, and other similar series would be PERFECT.

Alas, all I can do is look at pictures on these sites and go "Oooooh."

Robert Ryan · 6 Apr 2007, 09:09 (Ref:1884745)

Some Australian Super Sedans ..about 650hp
http://www.speedway.net.au/photos/N/Gartner280232.jpg
http://www.speedway.net.au/photos/N/Jordan280237.jpg
http://www.speedway.net.au/photos/N/Vaughan280250.jpg
http://www.speedway.net.au/photos/Ba...Baker)5743.jpg

R59 · 9 Apr 2007, 08:18 (Ref:1887027)

Not forgetting we have the SCSA series which runs to ASA Pro Tour regs, and races exclusively at Rockingham, Northants. If we can get some series backing next year, we aim to go back to Lausitz (Eurospeedway) again.

The fastest racing in Europe www.scsaracing.com

On the subject of dirt oval racing, the closest we have to it here is NASA or SEGTO Autograss racing. I tried, without success, to get them to agree to me running a Late Model dirt racer in the unlimited class (10), but they found so many obstacles to put in my way, that they didn't even want me to do "demonstration" runs to entertain the crowd.

JerH77 · 9 May 2007, 01:26 (Ref:1909535)

I hadnt heard of it either rustyfan.

kelvin88 · 9 May 2007, 05:53 (Ref:1909575)

Im told its advertised on channel AB3 in Belgium, During Speed Action. I will find out if there is dvds this weekend. Maybe i can brings some back and we can pass them round. Like a sort of underground video club.

**BertMk2** · 9 May 2007, 12:28 (Ref:1909837)

The Camso V8's ran at Lydden last year as part of the Lydden festival (on a programme that included saloons on the full circuit, Truck on the 3/4 circuit and then Camsos and bangers on the Oval).

kelvin88 · 11 May 2007, 20:55 (Ref:1911319)

Thats right. I understand some of us will be coming back in September to do it again!

Matt · 12 May 2007, 00:00 (Ref:1911377)

I was googling the CAMSO series, and came across these two pictures, and, there is something weird going on.

WTF BMW bodyshell?

Those are Renault Clio tails on the one closest to shot, and Mustang taillights on the second closest, what gives?

R59 · 13 May 2007, 07:57 (Ref:1912046)

The CAMSO people let all sorts of things in! Looknig at the cars in that pic, most of them are lefthander type offset chassis.

And the Clio tails are probably a case of "they'll do" rather than have nothing.

Rob.

kelvin88 · 13 May 2007, 23:45 (Ref:1912697)

The decal kits get ordered with the bodies. Trouble is, they dont always seem to make it to the container! We are not required to run any lights at all but most people like them so, as Rob says, anything will do. Most of the chassis are Lefthander. Though mine is a Tanner. Again as Rob says, you can use any chassis you wish. The BMW? Haven't a clue! I have never seen it. It looks to me like one of those Spedeworth V8s they did a while back.

v8stockcar · 20 May 2007, 23:46 (Ref:1917566)

We use the same ASA tour cars that the scsa series is using. The ASA cars work great for road racing.
For series schedule,results go to www.v8stockcar.com

Lee

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