Florian,
How much does competition insurance cost in France?
Andrew Guy mentioned it's too expensive for him over here - is that what other British racers find?
Tim D,
My budget at the moment will not even stretch to a Robin.
I like Anglias but a bit ugly. Well... a lot ugly. That front grill and raked back window - yuk! But supposedly a fun little car to race. Like an A35 I suppose.
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Ugleeee...
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Oooooooooh. Aaaaaah. Eeeeeee. Mmmmmmmm.
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I'd like to race this 'un...
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Judging by the prices quoted for Anglias in Autosport et al, you won't be seeing me in one anytime soon.
I think it would be road-legal - couldn't afford a trailer. Well, I could borrow my cousin's (he uses it to transport his classic tractor to shows) but it's a bit wonky, so wouldn't really trust it all the way to Donington or wherever. The only problem I foresee in driving me car to the track is the inevitable stuffing of said vehicle into the scenery by a cack-handed driver (me). Wonder if Andy's AA membership covers racing accidents...
HSCC, huh? If you've 8K, there's a TVR Vixen for sale in Motorsport.
TVR 1600M? Well... being a Blackpool devotee, I've already looked at that for racing. Unfortunately, I don't see too many race-prepared Tivs - preparing one ourselves is a non-starter.
Perhaps I should persuade my step-brother to 'donate' his 350i
Should have the grunt if we fit a rollcage and other necessities... ooh, the noise! [bliss]. Unfortunately, I see the mixture of too much power, an undeveloped chassis, a leaden right-foot (just to hear the rumble) and the proximity of tyre barriers may *just* nip this idea in the bud
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[drool] - a Tiv like my brother's, and yes, I'm jealous.
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How about an old FFord? Anyone here race one? Come in Tony Harman...
This isn't Tony, but Richard Carter (thanks to Lee Purnell for telling me)
*** Does anyone here know about sprinting or hillclimbing and whether it's worth considering for a novice season? ***
Craig,
I couldn't stand smashing up the cars I love. To see Minis, Escorts, Jags and others being wrecked forever by silly people with tattoos is enough to make me cry (sort of).
How about lawnmower racing - got the mechanic (Andy) and parts (he mends mowers all day) already. I could get everything trade-price as well. He he! I think I'll investigate....
Other than that, there's offroad trials. Our orchard is now the home not only of three Morris Minors, a BMW 1000 motorcycle and a classic Fordson Major tractor, but also of a V8 Landie in need of LOTS of TLC. Cousin's bringing over a bloody knackered Porsche 944 (or something like that) next week - shall push it into the ditch!
I hate Porsches. And Ferraris.
Or there's karting, but that seems so childish. Autograss, autotests or even a few track days in brother's Tiv (yeah, right!). Or Andy's Mini... (erm, maybe not)
NB : if anyone is getting sick of me illustrating posts with piccies, kick me squarely and surely in the head (virtually).