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14 May 2012, 19:20 (Ref:3074521) | #1 | ||
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which FF, pre 71, pre 81 or pre90 ?
I'm sure this question is asked by everyone looking at entering into formula ford racing. ? The younger element of the family says get as new as possible, can someone help and draw some lines in the sand for me.
i'm relocating to M3 corridor for work and understand that travel will be a big part of the seasonal cost. |
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14 May 2012, 19:32 (Ref:3074526) | #2 | ||
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I started racing last year and the best advice i was given was ' sit on your hands'. Your right to ask the questions, get the info and consider it at leisure. Consider also using one of your race meetings budget to get a car that has been prepared properly and have a go. Doesn't need to be you first race meeting, a test day is good (cheaper and more track time). There are plenty of people on here that will give you the lowdown on each period of cars. ( I've sent you a pm)
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14 May 2012, 21:13 (Ref:3074583) | #3 | ||
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It all comes down to your budget, the historics are more expensive but do mean you can race in all events, you can't expect to win against the modern cars if the race doesn't have a specific class for your car. Also keep in mind that the classics are split into pre 73 and pre 81. The pre 90's are cheaper at the moment, but with interest growing for these to use in champ of Brands and the festivals, not forgeting the races attached to the classics this year, this may not last.
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14 May 2012, 21:28 (Ref:3074597) | #4 | ||
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small point but the classics are pre 1974. Once youve taken everything onboard and start to have a look around, try and take someone with you or at least ask others about the car in question. pm'd again.
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15 May 2012, 22:08 (Ref:3075047) | #5 | |
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We bought a historic formula ford merlyn and i have race in all three with this car. Firstly the historic formula fords are expensive but have large grids take silverstone this weekend for example we have 41 cars on the grid. Classic formula ford is epic racing with every person always willing to help if needed, i have great fun driving with the classics with close clean racing and a good chit chat afterwards, a very friendly atmosphere also the grids are getting alot bigger this year with an entry of 22 at brands, also the classic formula ford sometimes have a pre 90 race. I did one race in the Pre 90 at the end of last year having a great first race but unfortunately have no chance of keeping up in a historic car against the modern cars but still had a fantastic time.
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16 May 2012, 09:14 (Ref:3075175) | #6 | ||
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Historic ,Classic or Pre 90
Thanks for the kind words about Classics can i just add that the North West has a strong Pre 90 championship as well not forgetting James Beckett and his races that have a class for Pre 90 and you can race around Europe with him as well as Brands Grand pre if you have a Classic or Pre 90 (historics go with there championship) . Callum its always great to see you humble more modern machinery but The HSCC championship should be your goal this year and look forward to you joining us for the odd race . It was also nice to see you at Brands at the weekend helping a friend out in his shine Duckhams car . So not only a good peddler but also a good mate . What was also nice was when Ians Dulon wasnt ready James Buckton and his dad lent him there car and drove down from yorkshire to support him as well so the spirit of camaraderie lives on in Classics.
Just a quick thank you to all the marshals who helped Andy Powell after his accident . |
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19 Jun 2012, 07:29 (Ref:3094607) | #7 | ||
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I would look for a pre-90 for several reasons - one is that there is so much racing for these cars and their own championship. Secondly, a well driven Reynard/Mondiale/VD have proven to be able to beat the modern cars on equal footing. Lastly, was there ever a prettier club racing car than a Reynard FF88/89?
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23 Jun 2012, 08:21 (Ref:3096688) | #8 | ||
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The HSCC HFF are at the Grand Prix track this coming w/end (June30/1 July) for the SuperPrix Sunday race (Sat eve BBQ) If Daktari Doc or anyone else want to look in on us they're welcome. Yellow wedge 27.
Croft after that at the Nostalgia Weekend, 2 races and a craicing weekend. Tin Helmets, Marilyn Monroes and Paddock musicians - FUN. Dick Dixon HFF Drivers rep. |
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24 Jun 2012, 10:37 (Ref:3097065) | #9 | |||
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What a fantastic months worth of Racing Brands Grand Prix superb and then on to one of the best circuits with a great nostalgia feel thrown in . If anyone is going to ether look up Dikko you will be welcomed with open arms great guy great cars great championship . As always your welcome at ours as well our next is Oulton on the 14th July . Peter |
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