Victor Meldrew Trophy, Brands - Page 3

Copperbottom · 13 Nov 2009, 20:52 (Ref:2581589)

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Originally Posted by Eric Falce

Not Brighton I hope

And what's wrong with Brighton

jonbryant · 13 Nov 2009, 21:21 (Ref:2581597)

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Originally Posted by johnw

Do keep up Eric, they are bonus points not penalties.

A rather shocking and poorly disguised attempt from Eric at claiming more bewilderment points than me I think John.

Bodysnatcher · 13 Nov 2009, 21:21 (Ref:2581598)

Good Luck all Victors, there'll probably be a river running down paddock hill to a big puddle at the bottom.
I'll be waiting...
as will that snappy chap if I manage to get my erection sorted..sorry, I meant get me tarpaulin up

jonbryant · 13 Nov 2009, 21:22 (Ref:2581599)

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Originally Posted by Bodysnatcher

Good Luck all Victors, there'll probably be a river running down paddock hill to a big puddle at the bottom.
I'll be waiting...

And me

Bodysnatcher · 13 Nov 2009, 21:25 (Ref:2581602)

I'll bribe you to move further away...
again.

johnw · 13 Nov 2009, 22:27 (Ref:2581625)

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Originally Posted by jonbryant

A rather shocking and poorly disguised attempt from Eric at claiming more bewilderment points than me I think John.

Indeed it could be Jon. But it could be that Eric really is confused. The Brighton rock may have caused some permanent damage?

Eric Falce · 14 Nov 2009, 07:17 (Ref:2581755)

Confused,me,nope I will be there bright and early tomorrow morning.

**Tim Falce** · 14 Nov 2009, 18:08 (Ref:2581959)

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Originally Posted by Eric Falce

Confused,me,nope I will be there bright and early tomorrow morning.

What time will you be there, would you leave a ticket on the gate for me please.

snowen250 · 14 Nov 2009, 18:36 (Ref:2581975)

Great racing, but, bit blowy wasnt it.......

**Tim Falce** · 14 Nov 2009, 18:41 (Ref:2581979)

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Originally Posted by snowen250

Great racing, but, bit blowy wasnt it.......

Yup, shame about the Alfa, was it leading? I was bewildered and I was only watching.

Tal Aras · 14 Nov 2009, 19:24 (Ref:2582002)

Thanks for some fun races, it's quite nice to marshal something where I have a good excuse for having no idea where the leader is.

Though after trying to follow the Lotus race, can I suggest increasing the bewilderment next year by adding in pit stops

jonbryant · 14 Nov 2009, 19:30 (Ref:2582004)

Very blustery. Wasn't much fun carrying a windsock about!

Fortunately I caught the Alfa's gymnastics

The SpeCTator · 14 Nov 2009, 20:45 (Ref:2582035)

Couldn't help noticing a Fiesta overtaking under waved yellows when the marshal was attending to the Alfa

westfieldbend · 14 Nov 2009, 20:55 (Ref:2582044)

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Originally Posted by The SpeCTator

Couldn't help noticing a Fiesta overtaking under waved yellows when the marshal was attending to the Alfa

Wasn't as bad as the mazdas and double yellows last week.....

So who's victor?

Elio · 14 Nov 2009, 21:12 (Ref:2582051)

I believe they are getting a Giant Tortiose to do the arithmetic. Results should be out in Summer 2010.....

On a similar subject.... Could things not be improved for 2010 by having the theme tune to OFITG played during the pace-lap, a-la BTCC meetings with their chav dance/"pop" tracks??!! (or maybe that should read "a-la Mouldy Old Dough at Short Oval meets"

).

brands hatch · 14 Nov 2009, 22:04 (Ref:2582076)

Overall, a very good day, apart from the rather windy conditions! A nice (ignoring aspects of the weather!) way to end a great year.

jonbryant · 14 Nov 2009, 22:05 (Ref:2582077)

I really like that idea!

johnw · 15 Nov 2009, 12:12 (Ref:2582244)

First a massive thanks to the marshals and all those outdoors for being there in that awful weather, so that we could race. You are heroes indeed.

The first race showed how well Colin Ayres handicapped the race with the result being in doubt until the last corner.
The second race was hel in the most dreadful conditions I can remember. So much water in my car that it started to boil from the exhaust heat. Bit like sitting in a kettle.
Better in the third race but a shame that the offs in the last two races caused the safety car periods as it buggered the handicap. However, it did mean that we had podium places filled by people who don't generally get that opportunity, which is really the intent of the Meldrew.

The overall Victor Victor result had to be determined on a different basis as the difference between best and averahge lap time varied by 18-26 seconds due to the safety car intervention.

So bonus points were taken into account with finishing position and resulted in
Brian Jordan (Black BMW M6) being the 2009 Victor.

Thanks again to you all. See you next year.

Andrew Busby · 15 Nov 2009, 16:00 (Ref:2582323)

Many congratulations to Victor Jordan

johnw · 15 Nov 2009, 16:25 (Ref:2582332)

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Originally Posted by Elio

Could things not be improved for 2010 by having the theme tune to OFITG played during the pace-lap

Excellent idea Elio. I shall pursue it with the Good Doctor. I assume that there will not be howls of protest from the local residents complaining about noise pollution?

Austinspace75 · 15 Nov 2009, 16:37 (Ref:2582339)

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Originally Posted by Tim Falce

Yup, shame about the Alfa, was it leading? I was bewildered and I was only watching.

Was leading for a bit yeah, but lost the lead at druids to one of the Protons about midway through... then came the 'incident'. He was still picking bits of gravel out of his bum this morning

Damage doesn't look too bad... coupla panels and a new screen and it'll be ok

only bugger is the gravel threw a couple of belts off the engine so its got to come out.. mind you, its so full of gravel its probably for the best.

We still had a fun day out though, cheers John!

Congratulations to Victor Jordan!

Mike Savage Photography · 15 Nov 2009, 16:58 (Ref:2582346)

I have some photos from the Qualifyign and Races at
Brands Hatch Images

Hope you enjoy

Mike

johnw · 15 Nov 2009, 17:19 (Ref:2582354)

Thanks Mike

Robert Morris · 15 Nov 2009, 17:47 (Ref:2582375)

Good sequence of pictures of John in the gravel trap Mike.

Eric Falce · 15 Nov 2009, 20:57 (Ref:2582453)

I dont believe it, we have a new Victor in Victor Jordon and new victors through the field,a great and fitting end to the season and a smashing race as well,cant ask for more.
A million thanks to John and all the marshals who stood the weather and made it a fantastic meeting,especialy that guy from Belgium,hope you all enjoyed the doughnuts and the Colonel Boggie,see you all next year.

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