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20 Nov 2003, 14:30 (Ref:789563)
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Best Formula?
What is the best Formula to start of in?
I want to race Hiatorics of some sort, but what do you think? Historic Formula Ford catches my eye but getting the money together is quite hard! Cheers, Scott 
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20 Nov 2003, 14:40 (Ref:789573)
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Buy a mid 80s one and it can be a helluva lot cheaper. You can progress later if willing/able.
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20 Nov 2003, 14:46 (Ref:789580)
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I am thinking of buying an Macon MR8,
I now people that race them and they have no problems with them. |
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20 Nov 2003, 14:57 (Ref:789591)
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Depends on your definition of Historics. Do you mean FIA Historic championships that need an International Historic Licence at minimum or just non-current old race cars ?
In either case saloons are usually the cheapest starting point, although 80s FF are pretty cheap/strong |
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20 Nov 2003, 15:47 (Ref:789654)
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I was looking at the price of some of the 10-15 year old FF's in Autosport recently and have to say I was nearly tempted myself £4,000!!!! of course being a tad on the corpulent & tall side if I ever did race I dont think single seaters would suit me
 Maybe you could buy a drive through an existing championship regular? Last edited by PaulSands; 20 Nov 2003 at 15:49. |
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21 Nov 2003, 10:29 (Ref:790376)
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I am tall myself but i may be just small enough to fit in!!!
If not it will have to be a Saloon, such as Rally Cross! |
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21 Nov 2003, 11:06 (Ref:790419)
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When I was researching this question a few years ago Simon Hadfield (amongst others) recommended a Twin Cam engined Formula Two as good value as well as satisfying to race and maintain. Have had no regrets and endless pleasure ever since with a Brabham BT 21, but this may be a bit out of your price range so I would look seriously at late '60s FF.
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21 Nov 2003, 11:10 (Ref:790426)
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Cheers,
Still going with the idea of a Macon MR* |
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21 Nov 2003, 11:11 (Ref:790428)
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Try the spelling again -- Macon MR8
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21 Nov 2003, 12:27 (Ref:790499)
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F2 is probably a bit heavy on the pen so to speak to buy.
How tall are you Scott? |
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21 Nov 2003, 12:28 (Ref:790500)
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Around 6 foot i think!
I think it will have to be a Saloon that i race! |
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21 Nov 2003, 12:29 (Ref:790502)
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I said you was a nice man!!!!
Werent that nice of me! |
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21 Nov 2003, 12:34 (Ref:790508)
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I am!
You will fit no problem, I am 6'3", and fit in my Vandiemen no problems. You would have to move the pedals, and do a foam seat etc. but shouldn;t be too much of a problem. I can fit into a Merlyn MK20 without too much hassle. |
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21 Nov 2003, 12:35 (Ref:790511)
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i am around 6"1-2 man!
i hope to race Historic Formula Fords. |
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21 Nov 2003, 12:43 (Ref:790519)
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I hope he won't mind me saying this, but if Malcolm Barfoot can fit into a FF then anyone can! You may be better starting in Classic, as they are very cheap to buy and run, then move to Historics when you have got the "gist". There are some very quick guys in Historics, and they don;t mess around with preparation either.
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21 Nov 2003, 12:45 (Ref:790523)
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Thanks for the advice.
Paul Sleeman is a historics racer, very nice chap to, who inspired me! Like the signuture man! |
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21 Nov 2003, 12:50 (Ref:790529)
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Yours isn't too bad either - man!
Sleeman is very quick, he is a good person to guide you. |
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21 Nov 2003, 12:51 (Ref:790532)
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Cheers,
he is an instructor so he best be! LOL Are you in the winter series at all? |
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21 Nov 2003, 12:59 (Ref:790541)
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No, nothing now til next season. Hes a very nice chap as well.
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21 Nov 2003, 13:00 (Ref:790544)
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Who is the other very nice chap, is it Paul Sleeman you are reffering to?
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21 Nov 2003, 13:03 (Ref:790547)
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Yes. Although he isn't big on current affairs. He thought that Jodie Foster won the Walter Hays trophy, lol. Hes a good egg.
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21 Nov 2003, 13:05 (Ref:790551)
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Justin, you really 6'3" ??
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21 Nov 2003, 13:06 (Ref:790552)
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Joey Foster did, I am sure he did!
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21 Nov 2003, 13:11 (Ref:790560)
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just didnt think you were taller than me...you mustve been slouching
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