Best national racing series in the UK

gravel_monkey · 24 Nov 2007, 02:17 (Ref:2074517)

hi guys, as some of you know iam a marshal. all marshals chat each weekend about what they feel are the best series that go around the uk each year, i was just wondering what the general opinion was. we dont look at cost but simply numbers on grids and entertainment value. heres what i feel are always at the top of my list to give you an idea

1/ caterham roadsports
2/ legends
3/ barc formula renault

all have cracking grids and some amazing racing. in all honestly there is no point to this thread so mods may feel it should be moved but i was just trying to fill some time, wrack some brain power from the forums and see if we can get a decision!

what do you all think about it and to try an get your noggins workin

ScoopJumps · 24 Nov 2007, 09:10 (Ref:2074577)

I personally don't enjoy the one make formula as I get bored. I like seeing the drivers have to get clever to fight for position, for example because they have a huge horsepower difference but know they are quick on the twisty bits. I also like the ingenuity when I walk round the paddock and see how the different cars are engineered. Lots of the same might well prove driving ability but I find it boring to watch

gachjoel · 24 Nov 2007, 09:34 (Ref:2074582)

out of the formula racing,BARC formula renault did stand out aswee.
Legends a defo,
but the other series that did stand out for me was the mini challenges,some really good grids with some really close racing,sometimes to close

retro_msport · 24 Nov 2007, 11:59 (Ref:2074614)

The DMN championship by far ...

The UK's premier Saloon Car Clubmans Championship with cars from 600bhp 4 wheel drive monsters through ex BTCC, Thundersaloons and DTM cars to classic saloons in all shapes and sizes. Never before has a mix of cars such as this fought so hard and cleanly for the title.

From the youngster starting out in his own garage to the seasoned competitor with a pro-built car, cameraderie in the paddock is second to none. Competitors in the same class help out their rivals with problems, lending hands, tools and parts to try and get every car out on the grid.

With battles throughout the field for the class wins it dosn't matter where you look on the track, there are cars dicing for position and their class lead. Famous names and cars battling with new names and cars at every corner on every lap.

Ladies and Gentlemen, racing dosnt get much better than with the DMN.

Eddy V · 24 Nov 2007, 12:41 (Ref:2074635)

Well, I'm biased, so here goes:
Saloons:
1. Barc SE or DMN Saloons. (biased)
2. 750 Stock Hatches
3. Super Silhouettes / VSR

Single Seaters:
1. Formula Ford Kent 1600 (any championship) (biased)
2. Formula Ford Duratec
3. Classic Formula Ford.

Scooby 96 · 24 Nov 2007, 12:57 (Ref:2074646)

DMN Saloons - best by a mile!

nyssa7 · 24 Nov 2007, 13:25 (Ref:2074660)

Quote:

Originally Posted by retro_msport

The UK's premier Saloon Car Clubmans Championship with cars from 600bhp 4 wheel drive monsters through ex BTCC, Thundersaloons and DTM cars to classic saloons in all shapes and sizes. Never before has a mix of cars such as this fought so hard and cleanly for the title.

From the youngster starting out in his own garage to the seasoned competitor with a pro-built car, cameraderie in the paddock is second to none. Competitors in the same class help out their rivals with problems, lending hands, tools and parts to try and get every car out on the grid.

With battles throughout the field for the class wins it dosn't matter where you look on the track, there are cars dicing for position and their class lead. Famous names and cars battling with new names and cars at every corner on every lap.

That's funny, if I remove the references to DMN, the above equally describes the LMA Eurosaloons! And the title of the thread did say "national" rather than "southern"

Not stirring it, there is plenty of space for both series to continue to flourish and I fully intend in driving in both again next season

avro · 24 Nov 2007, 13:34 (Ref:2074669)

Quote: The UK's premier Saloon Car Clubmans Championship with cars from 600bhp 4 wheel drive monsters through ex BTCC, Thundersaloons and DTM cars to classic saloons in all shapes and sizes. Never before has a mix of cars such as this fought so hard and cleanly for the title.

I would challange the DMN being the UK's pemier saloon championships, it might qualify as the Souths Premier, but not UK wide, that would go to the LMA Euro Saloons, and how many ex BTCC cars ran in DMN in 2007 ?

kelvin88 · 24 Nov 2007, 15:30 (Ref:2074713)

Ginettas. I love watching them. If i wasn't in CAMSO V8 i would be in Ginettas.

kipper · 24 Nov 2007, 15:49 (Ref:2074718)

I believe that the best racing is in Formula Ford 1600 (doesn't matter which championship), Formula Vee, Locosts, Mini Se7ens and Mini Miglias.

ScoopJumps · 24 Nov 2007, 15:51 (Ref:2074720)

Quote:

Originally Posted by retro_msport

From the youngster starting out in his own garage...

Thats me!

Quote:

Originally Posted by retro_msport

...Ladies and Gentlemen, racing dosnt get much better than with the DMN.

I am getting rather excited about next year and the thought of racing in the DMN

**BertMk2** · 24 Nov 2007, 16:31 (Ref:2074732)

DMN

LMA is good too though (for the same reasons - good mix of saloons with some awesome machinery as well as the old favourites). Not a fan of Caterhams, don't like spindly single seaters. VSR is ok, pickups are good to watch. Does rallycross count?

jonbryant · 24 Nov 2007, 16:42 (Ref:2074736)

DMN!

And Jumps, come to the DMN Dinner Dance to meet your fellow competitors and friendly photographer

retro_msport · 24 Nov 2007, 16:45 (Ref:2074737)

Quote:

Originally Posted by avro

and how many ex BTCC cars ran in DMN in 2007 ?

A Nissan ... thats enough

jonbryant · 24 Nov 2007, 16:51 (Ref:2074741)

That's true. Pete Wilkinson had an ex Spanish Nissan Touring Car running for the 2nd half of the season. Until he broke it...

ScoopJumps · 24 Nov 2007, 17:10 (Ref:2074751)

@ Jon: I'm having a hard time NOT bumping into fellow competitors just lately! Been a bizarre few days!

jonbryant · 24 Nov 2007, 17:57 (Ref:2074784)

OK well come to the do to have a bunch of beers and fall over!

Either suits me

Tim Wilkinson · 24 Nov 2007, 18:09 (Ref:2074788)

Until DMN goes to Cadwell, or Oulton, or Croft, it's not a national championship, no matter how well supported it is on these forums. Sorry, but it's still regional.

Eurosaloons, Legends and CTCRC Classic Group 1 are the only races that hold my interest, so they're my choices.

**Tim Falce** · 24 Nov 2007, 19:09 (Ref:2074815)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Wilkinson

Until DMN goes to Cadwell, or Oulton, or Croft, it's not a national championship, no matter how well supported it is on these forums. Sorry, but it's still regional.

Agreed and if it did go national I am not so sure it would get the support it does now.

tonful · 24 Nov 2007, 19:21 (Ref:2074824)

Any FF1600
Legends
Locosts
750m Stock Hatches
DMN

bdwoody · 24 Nov 2007, 19:23 (Ref:2074826)

definitly DMN ,we do go as far as snetterton and silverstone and that hits the spot for me ,if i wanted to travel for hours and race at knockhill then i would but i don't.
touring cars.... don't forget the ex laurance bristow rs500 in DMN. OK thunder saloon....

**Tim Falce** · 24 Nov 2007, 19:32 (Ref:2074830)

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdwoody

definitly DMN

...and a guaranteed winner every time

bdwoody · 24 Nov 2007, 19:41 (Ref:2074835)

tim, you gotta be in it to win it........

Al Weyman · 24 Nov 2007, 20:31 (Ref:2074860)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Wilkinson

Until DMN goes to Cadwell, or Oulton, or Croft, it's not a national championship, no matter how well supported it is on these forums. Sorry, but it's still regional.

Eurosaloons, Legends and CTCRC Classic Group 1 are the only races that hold my interest, so they're my choices.

Good choice Tim especially the last one, good fun to race in as well

**Tim Falce** · 24 Nov 2007, 20:47 (Ref:2074872)

OK, I'm going for The Thoroughbred Sports Cars Championship. Full grids and close exciting racing.

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