2006 Top Hat dates posted!

SZRacer · 27 Nov 2005, 10:44 (Ref:1471249)

Hi all,

Hot off the, er, email from Julius, just a 'heads up' to let you know I've posted the (provisional) 2006 Top Hat dates up on the (old) Top Hat website...

http://www.tophatracing.co.uk/dates.html

The website itself meanwhile has been completely tuned up and redesigned , and the new version will be going live in the next couple of weeks, with some new features, better design, and easier navigation....hopefully!

Regards,

James W
(TH Webmaster)

simon drabble · 27 Nov 2005, 17:30 (Ref:1471463)

James - great calender - nice to see a Thruxton date!! Will sports racers be eligible for Best of British?

Al Weyman · 27 Nov 2005, 20:11 (Ref:1471598)

Don't see any mention of FIA compliance for the Groovy Baby 70's, have they dropped that?

SZRacer · 27 Nov 2005, 22:25 (Ref:1471706)

Guys,

I'd like to answer both your questions, but alas i'm just the monkey not the organ grinder!

Suggest you contact Julius with both these queries, or wait for a couple of weeks until the new site is up, and I have all the new content from Julius!

Regards,

James

simon drabble · 28 Nov 2005, 07:47 (Ref:1471868)

I dont think Groovy Baby was ever FIA it was only Top Hat and Cloth Cap that were

**Peter Mallett** · 28 Nov 2005, 08:33 (Ref:1471896)

Al,

As I told you previously there is no FIA technical compliance for Groovy baby but you do have to comply with Group 1 regs. However if you want to race abroad you need to comply with FIA safety regs.

zefarelly · 28 Nov 2005, 09:04 (Ref:1471927)

Top Hat is fia in spirit. its not enforced but requested. ie most of us play ball and a few couldn't give a flying . . . . . . cos they MUST WIN !

I'll be tweaking a bit over the winter to try and hang on their coat tails

Al Weyman · 28 Nov 2005, 20:52 (Ref:1472474)

Sorry must have misread something along the way, I would like to get the beast out in one of these meetings.

**Peter Mallett** · 28 Nov 2005, 20:58 (Ref:1472476)

If your car races in post historics with the CTCRC it qualifies. Its the same regs.

Al Weyman · 28 Nov 2005, 21:01 (Ref:1472479)

Good cause it is 100% compliant with those regs. Hopefully when I change the sticking rear brake calipers and the other work I have just completed it may be a little more competitive.

**Peter Mallett** · 28 Nov 2005, 21:07 (Ref:1472481)

But the RAC MSA safety regs are different to the FIA so if you want to race overseas you'll have to comply with the FIA safety regs.

Al Weyman · 28 Nov 2005, 21:26 (Ref:1472503)

I won't be racing overseas can't be asked, too expensive, too much time off work, I have a small business and have to be there personally, I intend to pick and choose a few meetings here and there with different clubs at venues I like and steer clear of ones I don't, just doing it purely for fun, nothing else.

**Peter Mallett** · 30 Nov 2005, 20:56 (Ref:1474171)

Out of interest I've compared the dates with the new for 2006 Dunlop Race package. The following are the dates that include a Top Hat Series race.

01 – 02 April Snetterton (GB and BoB)

27 – 28 May Rockingham (GB and BoB)

05 – 06 August Thruxton (GB and BoB)

21 – 22 October Donington Park (I think this should be 24/25th October GB and BoB)
So it seems Julius is looking at the 70's Saloons and Best of British as his ambassodors on this package.

Once again work may well get in the way but I might be on for a couple of these.

kipper · 30 Nov 2005, 23:07 (Ref:1474255)

I think they will also be at the Castle Combe rounds of the Dunlop package on the 24/25th June.

Al Weyman · 30 Nov 2005, 23:08 (Ref:1474257)

All good Camaro tracks Peter, I havent tried the Rock but the other three are amoungst my favourites.

**Peter Mallett** · 1 Dec 2005, 06:25 (Ref:1474382)

Quote:

Originally Posted by kipper

I think they will also be at the Castle Combe rounds of the Dunlop package on the 24/25th June.

Oops. Apologies I missed that one.

simon drabble · 1 Dec 2005, 07:46 (Ref:1474409)

What is the Dunlop Race package and are sports prototypes eligible?

Redlake27 · 1 Dec 2005, 07:48 (Ref:1474410)

Is there any significant difference between Top Hat Groovy Baby and CTCRC Group 1 (apart from the fact the later admits early 80s cars)?

Ian Sowman · 1 Dec 2005, 09:52 (Ref:1474491)

Simon - do a forum search on "Great and British" and you should find some more information about the package. It includes Radicals, Ginettas, MINIs and more.

simon drabble · 1 Dec 2005, 10:11 (Ref:1474505)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian Sowman

Simon - do a forum search on "Great and British" and you should find some more information about the package. It includes Radicals, Ginettas, MINIs and more.

I think you have told me all I need to know about it! Not for FIA cars methinks.....

Ian Sowman · 1 Dec 2005, 10:27 (Ref:1474528)

The Best of British and Groovy Baby! will be regular support categories, it seems.

DriversKnow · 1 Dec 2005, 11:50 (Ref:1474600)

I should stress that the final content of the Dunlop Great and British Festivals will not be announced until next month, so until then any calendars that list guest slots at the Festivals (apart from the core G+B championships of Mini, Radical and Ginetta) remain provisional.

James Bailey
Dunlop

SZRacer · 1 Dec 2005, 12:48 (Ref:1474645)

Indeed, the Top Hat calendar page states clearly that all of its' 2006 dates are provisional.....

Regards,

James W
Top hat Webmaster

Quote:

Originally Posted by DriversKnow

I should stress that the final content of the Dunlop Great and British Festivals will not be announced until next month, so until then any calendars that list guest slots at the Festivals (apart from the core G+B championships of Mini, Radical and Ginetta) remain provisional.

James Bailey
Dunlop

James Murray · 1 Dec 2005, 13:23 (Ref:1474677)

The HSCC seem to have got there calendar organised provisionally at least anyway according to the website. Anyone got any comments to make? I'm not too sure about Croix weekend having been before and was slightly dissapointed not to see Thruxton on there again. Definately regretting missing it now. Other than that looks pretty good.

simon drabble · 1 Dec 2005, 13:27 (Ref:1474684)

Thruxton was always going to be difficult as its a BARC track and they affiliate to CRCC as opposed to HSCC being with BRDC (hence Silverstone!). I also missed it and like you I regretted it as I live 5 miles away!!!

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