Victor Meldrew Trophy, Brands

[Eddy V]

I don't believe it, still no news.
Who's doing it, or not?

Not that I mind.

[Copperbottom]

I want to but can't get an entry!

[Tim Falce]

When is it?

[brands hatch]

Originally Posted by Tim Falce

When is it?

This saturday

[Tim Falce]

Originally Posted by brands hatch

This saturday

I don't believe it!

[Eric Falce]

[QUOTE=Tim Falce;2580152]I don't believe it![/QUOTE

Oh yes you do,tried to get you an entry but John said you had an unfair advantage.

[Elio]

I would have thought Mr Willcocks would have been on here by now giving us a detailed entry list, and heat split!! He`s normally very good like that!! If he doesn`t get a move on the MSVR website may steal his thunder....

How many of the miserable old so and so`s will be cheating, sorry, "testing" on Friday? There`s usually a handful of the most unscrupulous ones out to play.

[Bryan Degerlund]

Originally Posted by Tim Falce

When is it?

This Saturday at Brands Hatch (MSVR) with Cannon TinTops, Intermarque and Lotus Endurance.

brands hatch -- shouldn't you be at school??

[brands hatch]

Originally Posted by Bryan Degerlund

brands hatch -- shouldn't you be at school??

what are you trying to say?!? ---No! Sixth form--Free periods/Private study at home---

[Bryan Degerlund]

Originally Posted by brands hatch

what are you trying to say?!? ---No! Sixth form--Free periods/Private study at home---

[westfieldbend]

Originally Posted by brands hatch

Private study at home---

oh the sort of thing I spend at least 2 days a week doing!!

Would be nice to see an entry list, I presume will be pretty full grids...
Otherwise its MSVR's 2pm Friday one (why can't they post one up earlier and update it)

[Elio]

(why can't they post one up earlier and update it)

They want to try to minimise the number of people who decide to print the online lists instead of buying an overpriced programme at the gate... Although some people tend to spend their programme savings on MSV fast food anyway, so its all fairly irrelevant!!!

[1968triathlon champ]

I'm going to Brands Hatch as a Marshal and Journalist-writer-blogger on the 14th of Nov for Lotus Elise Enduro, but don't know a thing about the Victor Meldrew Trophy.

Is there anyone who knows how this popular competition works? Rules and Regulations? How the cars relate to the theme of One Foot in The Grave?, who takes part?, what is kind of racing is it? the cars? would appreciate any information
Thanks.

[brands hatch]

Website ( has a bit of info on Handicapping etc)
http://www.pbmwc.co.uk/TTRS/victormeldrewchallenge/

I believe the cars have to be run to TTRS regs... http://www.pbmwc.co.uk/downloads/200...nsIssueONE.pdf

Victor meldrew trophy entry list on pages 4+5 of this:
http://www.msvracing.co.uk/media/866...try%20list.pdf

As you can see, mainly BMW's, with a couple of Golfs and Ford Fiesta's/Escort's chucked in for good measure

[johnw]

Thank you for your interest Triathlon Champ
Regs Below

1.2 Officials:

1.2.1 Co-ordinator: Victor Willcocks Werthers, Zimmer and SAGA

1.2.2 Drivers Rep: Victor Piquet Jr Crashes‘R’Us.com

1.2.2 Licenced Eligibility Scrutineers: Victor Symonds Phillipines Motor Club

1.2.3 Series Stewards: Victor Ecclestone British GP Supporters Club
Victor Moseley British Union of Masochists
Victor Briatore Currently unemployed

Any one of the above may reach a decision

1.3 Competitor Eligibility:

1.3.1 Drivers must be invited by the organiser and be in possession of a valid MSA Competition (Racing) Licence.
They must also be in possession of a minimum of 40% of their faculties.
.
1.4 Registration:

1.4.2 The Registration Fee is FREE

1.4.4 Registration numbers will be the permanent Competition numbers for the Series in which the competitor competes in, or another number allocated by the organiser.


1.5 Series Rounds:
The 2009 Victor Meldew Trophy will be decided by the best score from each race contested on November 14th at Brands Hatch.

Races are planned to be on-track handicap which, as in the previous two years, are likely to be unintelligible.

Due to some previous misunderstanding, sharp practice or more probably, chronic bewilderment, Please Note: Blue Book regulation (G) 49. In the case of races in which the handicap is wholly or partly based on practice times, a Driver who in any
lap improves upon his best practice lap time by more than 5% may be excluded by the Clerk of the Course.
This penalty may be waived if the Handicapper advises the Clerk of the Course of any extenuating circumstances.



1.6 Scoring:

Points will be scored as follows

The difference between the drivers best and average lap time subtracted from 3
will multiplied by :

Half the drivers age Age (Birth certificate or passport required)
Multiplied by
Half the drivers weight in kilos (Scales will be available in Parce ferme qualifying)
The resulting figure will be added to

Length of marriage (Certificate required) Multiple cerrtificates will be accepted.

Mileage driven to the event from registered home address (Subject to equivalence factor.TBA)
Foreign based competitors will have their distance added in kilometres.

Weight of head in Kilos (See below for head weighing procedure)

The total thus far will attract additional points as shown below

10 points for being accepted of the female gender. (No last minute claims or mutilation will be endorsed.)
10 points for an open wound
10 points for any visible evidence of surgical stiches (per stitch)
5 points for having a sibling in the same event
2 Points for demonstrable groin pain
2 Points for visible signs of bewilderment
1 point for every millimetre of lens depth of spectacles worn whilst reading the results sheet.
1 point for each whole point of lens correction (Prescription must be available for inspection)
1 point for a migraine attack suffered during the competition. (Validated by Nurse Gladys, Body Scrutineer)
1 point for dribbling above the neck

-5 points if seen mincing around the paddock wearing anything pink. (Females excepted).
2 points for moaning
1 point for creaking or groaning whilst getting in or out of car.
1 point for any visible body piercing (Females excepted)
1 point for every visible tattoo
1 for dribbling below the neck

Note 1 – those applying for additional points due to an overweight head must indicate this on the entry form and
report to the scrutineering bay where they will be weighed on the designated cranium measurement scales.
If beyond the normal 75th percentile for drivers in the same series, they will be credited with the weight measured in rounded kilos.

Note 2 - Where documentary evidence is not available the organiser reserves the right to inspect as appropriate.

Note 3- With the expected demography of the competitors, further symptoms may have presented after submitting the entry. Therefore any additional ailments not listed in the regs must be brought to the attention of the organiser prior to qualifying for consideration. However, the decision of the organiser shall be final.



1.7 Awards:

1.7.1 All awards are to be provided by the Organiser
For each Race 1st 2nd and 3rd place trophies
For the Victor with the highest score in any of the races (see 1.6 above) - The 2009 Victor Meldrew Trophy
Other prizes at the sole discretion of the organiser and Circuit owners.

[jonbryant]

John W is the best one to speak to. It's basically an end of season thrash for saloon cars

[jonbryant]

By the way, it decided not to tell me there was a Page 2 which is why that looks a very random message

[Elio]

Hmmm..... I count 24 non-Beemers in a 48 car entry

We are only teasing. If there were no BMWs we would only complain about that too!!!


(Wouldn`t complain if there were no PBMWs mind you!!!). (Only joking!!).

[brands hatch]

Originally Posted by Elio

We are only teasing. If there were no BMWs we would only complain about that too!!!

As long as there is racing, with any cars, I will be happy!

[johnw]

Originally Posted by jonbryant

By the way, it decided not to tell me there was a Page 2 which is why that looks a very random message

Shouldn't have explained Jon. I had credited you with 500 bewilderment points

[bdwoody]

Originally Posted by johnw

Shouldn't have explained Jon. I had credited you with 500 bewilderment points

that means mr victor bryant is in the lead before the race has even started .

[johnw]

Not even close Woody. We have some drivers starting on 5000 points - ask Eric

Elio and bh come and have a Werthers or Horlicks with us. Bring flippers, it's not looking good.

[Rod Birley]

Excellent Mr. Willcocks, should be the usual fun and games then. Surprised no one has complained that you keep changing the rules each year, or is my memory fading (hint, I could be eligible soon).

[johnw]

Most gracious of you, young Rodney. Thank you.

I'm unaware of any rule changes, unless I've introduced them by error?

Whatever, there are so many other complaints, that any of that nature would pale into insignificance.
Feel free to enter whenever you wish. This year, our eldest competitor is 75 and the youngest 20. It is an eclectic field and most gratifying.

Next year I'll open the entries on here concurrently with P8R, as I fear I've had to disappoint too many folks.

[andypipe]

So what is the criteria to enter. Thinking of entering next year