Brands Hatch 1st Aug - Page 4

Rovcoup · 31 Jul 2009, 21:49 (Ref:2512782)

Looking at the met office website its going to be dry.http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/...t_weather.html

bdwoody · 31 Jul 2009, 21:55 (Ref:2512785)

a little closer... http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/...code=DA3%208NG

Eddy V · 2 Aug 2009, 09:27 (Ref:2513775)

A bit of a strange event this one, races either far too short or too long. The SC didn't help either and even cutting short races shorter wasn't my idea of great races.
DMN, TTRS and Caterhams did their best; the weather and other race didn't.

As I was observing at Sheene (my first ever on the GP loop, usually I'm glued to the Indy track) you could easily tell the men from the boys.
Some very strange racing lines as well sometimes.

Good to see you out Gordon, hope everything improves very soon.

Andrew Busby · 2 Aug 2009, 09:47 (Ref:2513784)

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Originally Posted by Eddy V

A bit of a strange event this one, races either far too short or too long. The SC didn't help either and even cutting short races shorter wasn't my idea of great races.
DMN, TTRS and Caterhams did their best; the weather and other race didn't.

As I was observing at Sheene (my first ever on the GP loop, usually I'm glued to the Indy track) you could easily tell the men from the boys.
Some very strange racing lines as well sometimes.

I was in the TTRS race and although bit of shame the flag came out couple of laps early, didn't detract from the thrill of racing on the GP circuit. But can understand that from a spectating point of view people want to see RACING.

Think I'd be in the latter category when it comes to Sheene; it's completely blind when approaching and every time went through there it was like, doh! - should have gone through quicker you wus.

**BertMk2** · 2 Aug 2009, 11:00 (Ref:2513827)

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Originally Posted by Eddy V

A bit of a strange event this one, races either far too short or too long.

Agree with that totally. It's the first time I've ever gone to sleep at a race meeting - that SPEED stuff is seriously dull.

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Originally Posted by Eddy V

DMN, TTRS and Caterhams did their best; the weather and other race didn't.

The longer circuit didn't shuffle the DMN pack quite as much as I'd expected to be honest, the racing seemed more subdued than usual though - people seemed to get into groups and stay there nose to tail with not as many overtakes as usual. But it has to be said that everyone did really well in the second race - conditions looked "tricky" to say the least!

Robert Morris · 2 Aug 2009, 11:28 (Ref:2513837)

[QUOTE=BertMk2;2513827]Agree with that totally. It's the first time I've ever gone to sleep at a race meeting - that SPEED stuff is seriously dull.

The longer circuit didn't shuffle the DMN pack quite as much as I'd expected

I dont no class b, c. and d had several surprises. Those alphas seem mighty quick.
Eddy and the rest of the marshalls did i fine job in those very wet conditions.
i now got to go and repair my slipping clutch.

Austinspace75 · 2 Aug 2009, 12:28 (Ref:2513889)

I didn't stick around long after our race but can't imagine 3 hours of that would be anyone's cup of tea. But, I must admit if I had the money its the kind of thing I'd like to do and I guess its all funded by the drivers/teams so really its up to them what they do with their money and how long they want their races. Does seem unfair on the Marshals though..

Eddie, very nice to meet you yesterday... thanks for coming to find me. I must admit when you aproached me I thought I was in trouble for something... so it was an extra nice surprise!

**BertMk2** · 2 Aug 2009, 12:44 (Ref:2513909)

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Originally Posted by Robert Morris

I dont no class b, c. and d had several surprises.

All looked like pretty much normal service to me as far as the usual suspects are concerned. Porter ahead of Brent was probably the only real difference I'd have thought. The Escorts were nicely bunched in class D and looked to be pushing each other along quite well.

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Originally Posted by Robert Morris

Those alphas seem mighty quick.

Yep, the intelopers were quite impressive, Lewis' car in particular sounded glorious and carried a lot of speed through Hawthorns and Westfield.

Eddy V · 2 Aug 2009, 12:45 (Ref:2513912)

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Originally Posted by Robert Morris

Eddy and the rest of the marshalls did i fine job in those very wet conditions.

Err, thanks Rob, but it should be: the marshals (and Eddy) did a good job. I'm the least important of the lot.

Tom, good to meet you at last, your a hard man to find sometimes.
Maybe because as soon as you see a guy in orange you think you've done something wrong.

Copperbottom · 2 Aug 2009, 13:22 (Ref:2513948)

[/QUOTE]The Escorts were nicely bunched in class D and looked to be pushing each other along quite well..[/QUOTE]

[/QUOTE]Yep, the intelopers were quite impressive, Lewis' car in particular sounded glorious and carried a lot of speed through Hawthorns and Westfield.[/QUOTE]

I wonder if they're registered for points?

johnw · 2 Aug 2009, 14:10 (Ref:2513980)

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Originally Posted by Eddy V

Tom, good to meet you at last, your a hard man to find sometimes.
Maybe because as soon as you see a guy in orange you think you've done something wrong.

He usually has

Can't knock the SPEED series. IF they hadn't been there, the rest of us wouldn't have had a race on the GP track.

Rod Birley · 2 Aug 2009, 14:21 (Ref:2513986)

Yes everyone who took part in the DMN were registered, nothing gets past our treasurer Howard.

Copperbottom · 2 Aug 2009, 14:34 (Ref:2513994)

I meant as opposed to being "guests". The Alfas were certainly very quick and well sorted.

Austinspace75 · 2 Aug 2009, 15:05 (Ref:2514005)

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Originally Posted by johnw

He usually has

Not me guv'nor!! Must 'ave got me mixed up wiv the uvva Ibbrum innit!

Robert Morris · 2 Aug 2009, 15:59 (Ref:2514019)

Be intresting to see if Lee Penn and Garth porter enter any more rounds!

I was surprised to see James Lidridge second in class on the first race and Bill Richards second in class in both races.

Tim Wilkinson · 2 Aug 2009, 16:58 (Ref:2514064)

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Originally Posted by Eddy V

Tom, good to meet you at last, your a hard man to find sometimes.

Spotting him on track is not one of those times!

(sorry, Tom)

Rod Birley · 2 Aug 2009, 18:07 (Ref:2514090)

Gareth and Lee have said they will be out again soon.

Eric Falce · 2 Aug 2009, 18:53 (Ref:2514109)

Sorry I missed both races,arrived with my grandaughter and got a phone call to return her immediatly,but had enough time to give in the doughnuts for the marshals to race control.Great to see most of you,hope to be out soon,sorry I missed you Eddy,see you at Spa.

Austinspace75 · 2 Aug 2009, 18:55 (Ref:2514111)

No offence taken Tim. Of course, the opposite could be said of your good self!!

Sorry, I've gone too far this time...

grichie87 · 2 Aug 2009, 19:20 (Ref:2514121)

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Originally Posted by Rod Birley

Yes everyone who took part in the DMN were registered, nothing gets past our treasurer Howard.

Thihought nk I will leave that can of worms alone!! shame the saftey car took 2 laps out of the race, a 12min race is about 6 laps ish. Me thinks we were a bit more interesting than the SPEED thing, but spose we need that stuff to enable the rest of to race on the GP circuit. Perhaps we could have been on before them
Thought we all did well in the condition, it was a bit wet to say the least

Bodysnatcher · 2 Aug 2009, 19:21 (Ref:2514122)

aha, our doughnut benefactor reveals himself.

Thanks Eric, they went down nicely later on in the afternoon. Hope you're back out playing again soon.

You've got to be back at Brands for the "Meldrew", inaugural winner and all that.

As for the racing, it did seem a bit mean to take time for the safety car laps out of your allocation, but if that's how you've written your series' rules....
I presume the alternative of "2 green flag" laps before a normal start just could'nt be done in the limited time available.

Copperbottom · 2 Aug 2009, 20:19 (Ref:2514149)

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Originally Posted by grichie87

Thihought nk

Is this a new word Graham?

Copperbottom · 2 Aug 2009, 20:29 (Ref:2514153)

To be honest I didn't realise that it was a "can of worms"!! Appologies IF I've caused any problems for anybody.

265jaguar37 · 2 Aug 2009, 20:59 (Ref:2514177)

i do agree that the speed thing was a bit dull at times , but like a previous comment if they hadnt been there we wouldnt have been there either, but i must say that i enjoyed the whole day from a drivers point of view and it was a pleasure to race against some very good drivers and faster cars, i hope i didnt get in the way too much , my god i love racing in the wet, i was only 8 seconds slower than in the dry, and i didnt hang the back out once (wrc escorts and skylines need lots of room when they come past dont they) rob, sort your clutch out for lydenn and we'll play again

jonbryant · 2 Aug 2009, 21:06 (Ref:2514181)

I got very wet... Ugh.

Anyway, almost 2,500 photos to go through outside of having a day job so give me a couple of days for the photos.

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