Tips For My First Btcc Race - Page 3

**touringlegend** · 15 May 2001, 21:32 (Ref:92997)

Well it seems to be full of them asking silly questions...

**Craig** · 15 May 2001, 21:43 (Ref:93002)

As Redshoes has asked before, if you have a problem with the way another forum is operated, please take it up with the relevant person - it is not necessary to discuss it here.

Sorry your topic got hijacked, James!

What time does the part start Saturday evening then ? As I said elsewhere, i'm elsewhere for the day and will be arriving in the evening... don't want to miss anything by being late!

Chris Y · 15 May 2001, 21:47 (Ref:93004)

Welcome to 10/10ths Paul and James! I really enjoyed watching the Fiats last year, and nearly ended up joining in - but I'm now driving a Mighty Mini.

Thanks for providing some of the action at Brands, Paul - it'll be nice to meet you both at Oulton

Paul O'Neill · 15 May 2001, 21:57 (Ref:93010)

Hello James and John.

Chris nice picture mate, I dont know why I have my brakes on though, i aint goin nowhere. We should have a competition on what I was sayin at that moment, and if you get close I will not be surprised.

**Craig** · 15 May 2001, 21:59 (Ref:93013)

Funny you should wonder that, Paul, we were wondering the exact same thing!!

Paul O'Neill · 15 May 2001, 22:00 (Ref:93014)

By the way I did hear those air hornes and I nearly laughed, but I didn't think Tech-Speed would like that.

**touringlegend** · 15 May 2001, 22:03 (Ref:93017)

Quote:

Originally posted by Paul O'Neill
Chris nice picture mate, I dont know why I have my brakes on though, i aint goin nowhere. We should have a competition on what I was sayin at that moment, and if you get close I will not be surprised.

oops! deary me. is that close???

Chris Y · 16 May 2001, 00:27 (Ref:93057)

Chris nice picture mate, I dont know why I have my brakes on though, i aint goin nowhere. We should have a competition on what I was sayin at that moment, and if you get close I will not be surprised.

And after that, we can have a competition to guess what you're thinking in this piccie (sorry mate

)

RickP:Clio51 · 16 May 2001, 08:47 (Ref:93104)

Well, Clios aren't Tourers but they weren't so slow around Oulton... top tips would be watch out for nutters into the hairpin on the opening couple of laps... watch out for the trackside signs (which have a habit of jumping out on you) and beware Cascades until the rear tyres are hot... if the back end steps out there you are not going to get it back in a hurry.
Else good luck guys, my thoughts will be with you as I trundle my way to Monaco in the dynamic Transit/trailer/racecar combo!
Cheers
RickP:Clio51

(impressive huh? a whole post without professing undying love for a certain Spice... more control in my posting than my racing clearly...)

Paul O'Neill · 16 May 2001, 10:29 (Ref:93132)

"I wanna go home"??

Alan Hyde · 16 May 2001, 14:32 (Ref:93222)

Whoops! Sorry Craig - it seems I missed a cue on this thread - most unlike me! (Not..)

Indeed I did get excited, and ran off to get an interview with Paul's sister. I failed - I guess I missed that cue too.....I was really disappointed, actually - my Mum would have been dead impressed.

But Paul has since made up for it - he didn't mind me sticking a mic in the cockpit after the 3 minute board had been displayed at Thruxton - that gets big respect!

Paul O'Neill · 16 May 2001, 19:11 (Ref:93312)

Hello Alan, I must say I was very flattered when you opened my door I felt like a right BTCC driver. Anytime mate, at least you didn't have to walk all the way to the back of the grid.

ziggy stardust · 16 May 2001, 19:25 (Ref:93321)

I stood next to his lovely sister on the pit wall

But speaking to Paul was just as pleasing - not quite as pleasing on the eye, but...
I'm in a hole here, aren't I?

Lorna · 27 May 2001, 23:19 (Ref:97529)

Hehe, I seemed to have missed out on conversation on this thread. Paul, one line sticks out in my head that I shouted at you when finding out where you worked "OOOOH! DISCOUNT!"

Quote:

Originally posted by Carrie

Lorna, I'm not sure saying that you proof read the atricle really inspires confidence
Must wander over to Redshoes for a read

Tut, Carrie - I am a qualified touch typist, audio typist, shorthand typist (although shorthand should be a "was"!). What you should be asking was if I was sober when I read it

Quote:

Originally posted by WoodyTJ

Ok .... and the sister is?

Woody babes, a) I am shocked b) please tell me you know now?

John Batchelor · 29 May 2001, 19:41 (Ref:98469)

OK Paul I think I can get discount from the sponsors, if you can get discount from the employers how about it IKEA/B&Q discount.......this ime next year we'll be millionaires!!!!

**Craig** · 29 May 2001, 19:52 (Ref:98475)

The difference is though, John, you only get the discount on a Thursday afternoon, and on production of your bus pass

Lorna · 29 May 2001, 21:33 (Ref:98511)

My mum already gets discount from B&Q!

John Batchelor · 30 May 2001, 16:23 (Ref:98914)

Craig.........I'm hurt........cut to the quick.......devastated....who told you about my bus pass?????

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