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23 Nov 2003, 21:41 (Ref:792398)
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Britcar night-how was it?
Having had to leave at 3pm for the Mighty Mini awards/DD at Hinkley-how did the race go-any results/feedback on the event. Just as I left a blanket of fog came down-I presume this went?
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23 Nov 2003, 22:08 (Ref:792411)
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Wet.
Dark. Wet. Cold. Wet. Fog lifted by the end of the Britsport race. I was very surprised the officials didn`t flag that one when the fog had descended. Some very nervy moments when the no.29 Williams radical spun off at the bottom of Paddock. Driver took a while to get out, marshals fell around in the gravel and cars still used all the run-off at Paddock despite yellows - and all in thick fog! Night race was very wet. Numerous caution periods throughout. Difficult to keep track of what was really going on in the race. The Greensall/Christmas BMW a fairly unpredicable winner - at least to me anyway. The Sollis Mini was the star car and should`ve done better had the wipers not packed up - it led at the half-hour. Certainly wouldn`t have missed it for anything but hope its drier next time! |
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23 Nov 2003, 22:54 (Ref:792445)
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The night time warm up
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23 Nov 2003, 22:56 (Ref:792447)
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The starting grid
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23 Nov 2003, 22:58 (Ref:792450)
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It rained
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23 Nov 2003, 23:03 (Ref:792453)
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Bonkers and great respect for the drivers - was my thought giving how wet it was and fast they were going in the dark.
Well done and thanks to the Marshals - shame there were so few spectators, Brands had even fitted lights to the grandstand! Last edited by Stephen H; 23 Nov 2003 at 23:04. |
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24 Nov 2003, 08:15 (Ref:792719)
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Full report on Dailysportscar and Pistonheads in a few days.
The Christmas/Greensall BMW won after being there or thereabouts all evening. The Mini's wiper problems were compounded by a sticking throttle. Great recovery drive by Calum Lockie, but didn't make the podium. Great shame for the MG and Marcos, who were both mathematically in with a shout for the overall "title", but were punted out in the first lap melee. Thanks to all marshals, and the few spectators, for sticking with it and making it a success. |
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24 Nov 2003, 11:00 (Ref:792832)
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A thoroughly enjoyable finale to the seasons racing at Brands Hatch. The night race was shall we say 'interesting' from a marshalling perspective, but well worth standing in the wet for.
My thanks go to all those who orgainsed such a great weekend, from James Tucker and crew to the BRSCC for having the balls to go with it. Of course there are a few lessons to be learnt, but hey that's life isn't it! If you plan to run it again next year, then I will be there come rain or shine. |
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24 Nov 2003, 13:05 (Ref:792897)
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if you want some night racing fotos or pictures from the Saturday log on to www.**************.fotopic.net
some cracking shots that you'll like. Jamie |
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24 Nov 2003, 13:20 (Ref:792911)
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Some nice pic's there Jamie, thanks for the link and glad you enjoyed the weekend.
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24 Nov 2003, 13:39 (Ref:792933)
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From another Thread i think they are photos taken by Richard Francis, who used this forum under the nick Racingdick!
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24 Nov 2003, 14:10 (Ref:792955)
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RacingDick helped in the pits with the No4 Tiga of Neil Purdie and Andrew Webb. However he is pretty good with a camera as well.
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24 Nov 2003, 15:59 (Ref:793040)
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Racingdick's fame on the forums is legendary
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24 Nov 2003, 17:47 (Ref:793118)
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Quote:
Here's one I took of that MAD MINI pitting during the night race |
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