Bernie's Historic V8's Brands Hatch 4th/5th June - Page 2

modes · 4 May 2012, 07:03 (Ref:3069122)

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Originally Posted by Al Weyman

Two team members??? Thats me scuttled for a start! Tom nice to see you have a proper avatar at last.

Al, Tom,

Thought I'd better put an Avatar on too of the MG, can't be embarrassed by a couple of Camaros... well not on here! (Photo courtesy of Andrew Kitson).

modes · 4 May 2012, 07:45 (Ref:3069136)

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Originally Posted by jacobyte

Tell you what, you help me with mine, then I'll make you a cuppa afterwards.

And I probably could get one of those chromed racks MG tourers put on their boot lids, then I could pack a picnic table and some chairs for us. If I put some corect dated labels on them all it should pass Scrutineering ok. Al might provide Gin and Tonics.

Moosehead · 4 May 2012, 10:10 (Ref:3069229)

Typically, my pit crew won't be with me so I'll be playing Jackie Ickx and walking across the track.........might wear fancy dress or something

Al Weyman · 4 May 2012, 13:00 (Ref:3069308)

Pimms a clock.

Tom Barley · 4 May 2012, 13:11 (Ref:3069311)

Thought it was time to subscribe and get a pic of the old girl up!

The Le Mans start should be good for the crowd, even if slightly pointless really! All good fun though, which is was HVRA is all about!

David Stallard · 4 May 2012, 14:19 (Ref:3069352)

Should be free to cover this one, in the diary already

.DAVID.

John Wilson · 14 May 2012, 22:10 (Ref:3074609)

Sorry for the delay, problems uploading. But it was worth the wait!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAORpZuSpCQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEutx...hannel&list=UL

gt917 · 15 May 2012, 12:50 (Ref:3074784)

John,

Great in-car footage. Understand your hand gestures at that TR7 but it did fire you up to catch and finally pass that Marcos.

Tom Barley · 15 May 2012, 15:39 (Ref:3074866)

That's a nice looking Cam at the start of the first vid

Great vids! Well done. See you at Brands?

modes · 16 May 2012, 14:15 (Ref:3075305)

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Originally Posted by John Wilson

Sorry for the delay, problems uploading. But it was worth the wait!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAORpZuSpCQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEutx...hannel&list=UL

John, Thanks for putting them on, really good. Good camera. James' video from the Marcos was good too but interesting to see the race from a "similar" car to mine.

Yes, err, well... my MG doesn't go like that in a straight line. Plus I brake earlier and I don't position as well into corners, don't carry in corner speed as high as you and I start to accellerate later.... mmmm. Other than those little things no problem!

Look forward to seeing the red MG at Brands. Has James entered with the Marcos? Should be fun.

John Wilson · 16 May 2012, 19:57 (Ref:3075429)

Thanks for that Andrew. I think James is entered.
I am looking forward to the weekend, just hope the weather holds up.

Spen Again · 20 May 2012, 15:20 (Ref:3076878)

Good to see everyone again, been a tad busy so far this year, hoping to make it down to Brands for the long weekend, will have to make do wioth the excellent in-car films from everyone after I missed Snet.

jamesjtucker · 21 May 2012, 07:26 (Ref:3077121)

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Originally Posted by John Wilson

Thanks for that Andrew. I think James is entered.
I am looking forward to the weekend, just hope the weather holds up.

Yeah I've entered John, start where we finished off as neither of us got a proper run in the 40min race.

I just hope its the same lines round there as in a Formula Ford, can't see us in the 46's though. Does anyone know what times we should be doing?

modes · 21 May 2012, 09:13 (Ref:3077156)

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Originally Posted by jamesjtucker

Yeah I've entered John, start where we finished off as neither of us got a proper run in the 40min race.

I just hope its the same lines round there as in a Formula Ford, can't see us in the 46's though. Does anyone know what times we should be doing?

In the old series John and I were in, the class D cars like John's ran about 51 to 53 secs with slicks and class C, like mine around 54 to 56 secs also with slicks. Last time at Brands I ran slicks and Toyos back to back at same race meeting in perfect weather and did the same best time, 56.5secs. Never bought any more slicks as wasted on me!!

I am expecting a close race at Brands, as I think that the Astons, Camaros, Triumphs, Mercedes, Mustangs, Corvettes and Falcons were all well sorted cars/drivers that ran at Snetterton.

This time I have a co-driver for the 40 minute race, Cheng Lim has lent me Phil James from his Cobra duties.

Al Weyman · 24 May 2012, 07:31 (Ref:3078658)

Spoke with Bernie last night and we should have around 30 cars entered for Brands, bring it on! Full entry list to follow as soon as I have it.

car35 · 24 May 2012, 20:41 (Ref:3078952)

Unfortunately my Vette will not be back together as we have had to rebuild the engine as it had some detonation damage so I will be side lined. Still hope to get to brands to spectate. Car will be ready for Spa and have entry so look forward to seeing some of you there.

Al Weyman · 25 May 2012, 09:24 (Ref:3079111)

I wont be doing Spa myself for a variety of reasons.

modes · 25 May 2012, 10:19 (Ref:3079123)

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Originally Posted by car35

Unfortunately my Vette will not be back together as we have had to rebuild the engine as it had some detonation damage so I will be side lined. Still hope to get to brands to spectate. Car will be ready for Spa and have entry so look forward to seeing some of you there.

John,

Shame to hear about your Corvette's engine. I was looking forward to seeing the car out at Brands, it does look the business!

Not doing Spa Summer Classic. Have to work. May see you at Donington in July?

Moosehead · 25 May 2012, 16:50 (Ref:3079217)

No Spa for me

modes · 26 May 2012, 22:15 (Ref:3079670)

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Originally Posted by Al Weyman

No up to 32 cars and what a line up, even a Ferrari coming out! Maybe more to follow as well.

Al

That's what you call a Grid of V8s! Fantastic. A real mix too.

It's not easy getting a full grid in todays climate. Bernie's done really well. Terrific cars entered, can't wait to see them. Should be great for spectators too.

The MGs just got a last few bits to be done, as I managed to find some more weight to take off the car (and driver). So I should be able to put even more pressure on the Camaros, Astons, Mustangs...mmmmm!!!

Al Weyman · 27 May 2012, 07:55 (Ref:3079753)

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The MGs just got a last few bits to be done, as I managed to find some more weight to take off the car (and driver).

What have you done, taken yer wallet out of your overall's pocket?

Yes its a fantastic line up thats for sure, you and I are going to have to do plenty mirror watching, I will make sure I have a fully functioning incar camera as I think this will make a good video!

Al Weyman · 27 May 2012, 08:18 (Ref:3079759)

Converted to bitmap for easy reading.

modes · 27 May 2012, 09:09 (Ref:3079776)

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Originally Posted by Al Weyman

What have you done, taken yer wallet out of your overall's pocket?

Yes its a fantastic line up thats for sure, you and I are going to have to do plenty mirror watching, I will make sure I have a fully functioning incar camera as I think this will make a good video!

Al
Got BIG mirrors on my car already! I usually get at least one or two commenting that they make the MG look like its got chromed ears, but I am going to need them for this one. (They are from my old Jag).

Its certainly going to be busy on the track! My regular co driver, Phil James usually installs his camera gear, should make for some excellent videos.

Moosehead · 27 May 2012, 09:19 (Ref:3079781)

Looking forward to it

gt917 · 27 May 2012, 09:39 (Ref:3079790)

Oh, how i wish i was eligible with my GT40 replica.

Fabulous line-up, and what a sound.

Good on yer, one and all.

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