Dunlop Rover Turbo / Tomcat Vento Cars

Eddie_harasym · 12 Apr 2005, 15:55 (Ref:1276455)

Hi all.

A couple of years ago I purchased a Roversport Turbo Tomcat that was last raced in the Super Coupe Cup.

I know a few people who still race these now in the LMA Euro Saloons series.

anyhow, i'm after finding out where as many of the cars are today and what if any series thay are racing in.

Also any pictures/programmes etc relating to the 34 odd cars that raced from 94 to 96 in the Dunlop cup and then on into the Tomcat Vento Challenge.

Cheers in advance

Ian Sowman · 12 Apr 2005, 16:17 (Ref:1276468)

I think I have the programme from the 1994 Silverstone Gold Cup meeting, at which the Rover Turbos raced, as well as some others when they were in the Tomcat/Vento Challenge.

GarrettMacD · 12 Apr 2005, 19:55 (Ref:1276605)

Well, here's one that might be of interest on Ebay. You could contact the seller & ask its' history???

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...541733942&rd=1

N M Ramsden · 13 Apr 2005, 07:40 (Ref:1276888)

Duke made videos of the championship called Sporting Rovers. They are very good viewing.

I two years but can't remember which ones they are.

I'm sure you could find copies somewhere.

Elio · 13 Apr 2005, 08:23 (Ref:1276914)

Steve Govett drives a 220 Turbo in the BARC-SE centre saloons - I presume it is an ex-Tomcat Cup car - he`s entered for Brands this Saturday on the Britcar meeting bill.

N M Ramsden · 13 Apr 2005, 08:26 (Ref:1276916)

Garry Prebble and Nick Mizen both drive Tomcats in the Castle Combe Saloon Car Championship.

Eddie_harasym · 13 Apr 2005, 10:10 (Ref:1276982)

Thanks for the replies.

I have all the vids from the series, and am just trying to collect as much info as i can.

Regards

Dave Harasym

gixxer · 13 Apr 2005, 17:50 (Ref:1277342)

Quote:

Originally Posted by N M Ramsden

Garry Prebble and Nick Mizen both drive Tomcats in the Castle Combe Saloon Car Championship.

yes Gary Prebbles car is the one that rover used to develop the tomcat series it was also driven by tony pond.

It also one of the quickest rovers you will see in any championship,it seems to have phenomenal front end grip in the wet and dry it is one very special car!!!

Ask any of the leading contenders in the combe championship!

CombeMarshal · 13 Apr 2005, 18:08 (Ref:1277356)

Dam, and I thought I'd come on here and be all clever, but someone beat me to it!!
Mind you, neither turned up for the last meeting, I think Gary is preparing one for his brother to at the moment, But that can't be why he wasn't there, But it is a double header this weekend, He can't miss that can he?
Lee

gixxer · 13 Apr 2005, 19:26 (Ref:1277439)

Quote:

Originally Posted by CombeMarshal

Dam, and I thought I'd come on here and be all clever, but someone beat me to it!!
Mind you, neither turned up for the last meeting, I think Gary is preparing one for his brother to at the moment, But that can't be why he wasn't there, But it is a double header this weekend, He can't miss that can he?
Lee

Ha Ha sorry lee thought i'd get that one in before anyone else did think only us die hard combey's know stuff like that though!!
da goose oops [gixxer!!!]

Eddie_harasym · 14 Apr 2005, 08:27 (Ref:1277822)

Does that mean that there will now be three out in the Castle coombe series then?

Ed

Greystone · 14 Apr 2005, 11:00 (Ref:1277916)

Hi all,

I've just joined the forum after my brother put me on to this thread.

I have a Tomcat from the Dunlop and Tomcat/Vento challenge series. I bought it late 1999 from Andy Thompson who had been running it in the Tomcat/Vento challenge. My brother and I used it for sprinting and hillclimbing for several years and I did a couple of races at Lydden with it in 2002. Unfortunately due to family commitments it has not been used since then.

I believe that it may have been Martin Short's car from the original series as I have wheels with Short and Shorty written on them, although this is obviously not definitive proof.

I don't know what it's future is going to be. It is still in reasonably good condition but I can't make up my mind whether to use it again or sell it and go rallying.

Cheers

Andrew C

Eddie_harasym · 14 Apr 2005, 13:04 (Ref:1278013)

Hi and Welcome to the Forum!

Really interested in hearing more about your car mate.

I've never thought about the Sprint/Hillclimb scene for the Tomcat, was it succesful in that sport?

I'd imagine its slightly cheaper and less accident prone too, which sounds interesting to me.............

Where are you based, and do you have any pics you could mail me?

Regards

Dave Harasym

Greystone · 15 Apr 2005, 08:26 (Ref:1278644)

Dave,

I have e-mailed you regarding your questions. If you reply to the enclosed email address with your email address I will send you a couple of pictures.

Also, if anyone is going to Brands this saturday my brother is racing in the BARC SE races - Vauxhall Astra no 80. Feel free to pop round the paddock and say hello.

Cheers

Andrew

Eddie_harasym · 15 Apr 2005, 10:50 (Ref:1278786)

Cheers for all the replies and e-mails, still looking for more info.

Regards

Ed

Joyce George · 15 Apr 2005, 17:06 (Ref:1279073)

Hi Eddie. I have managed to collect every single programme from every event since I started marshalling! They are now starting to escape from my spare bedroom. Without even really looking I have found 6 programmes from 1999/2000 featuring the Tom Cats &/or Ventos. Also some entries in other saloon series. You are more than welcome to take them off my hands free,gratis & for nothing. It saves me a trip to recyclling centre!!! PM me if interested.

gixxer · 16 Apr 2005, 19:29 (Ref:1279764)

There was a couple of tomcats racing in the LMA saloon championship today at combe!

CombeMarshal · 16 Apr 2005, 20:05 (Ref:1279775)

They seemed to be everywhere!!!
Lee

Tomcat Racer · 17 Apr 2005, 07:42 (Ref:1280053)

I was racing today in my Tomcat No36. Not many racing now, mainly used for trackdays.

nyssa7 · 17 Apr 2005, 09:40 (Ref:1280115)

There were three Tomcats out at Castle Combe yesterday in the LMA Euro Saloons - I know of a couple more for sale

Eddie_harasym · 18 Apr 2005, 11:09 (Ref:1281114)

Some of us can only afford to use them for Trackdays mate

Ed

G_Ilott · 27 Apr 2005, 12:28 (Ref:1288504)

Rover 220s were excellent racing in the early 90s, as were the 216s. Big grids and close racing.

We almost certainly have programmes from then which I will try to find. Might also have some old Best of British Motorsport on video - anyone remember that? Used to be on Saturday at noon then they moved it to variously 2am Tuesday night, 4.30am on Thursdays, etc. Killed it off with the resultant low viewing numbers, the gits... great programme.

It might take me a while to find them.

What is it you want the programmes for? Just the start list?

Eddie_harasym · 18 Oct 2005, 14:43 (Ref:1437005)

Anyone have any spares they'd be willing to part with?

Regards

Dave Harasym

Stacy · 19 Oct 2005, 08:03 (Ref:1437680)

Hi,

For 2006 the Classic Touring Car Racing Club are adding Pre-93 Touring Cars to their merry throng of championships. Alongside Pre-66, Pre-74, Pre-83, and Classic Thunder.

There is an official announcement due on this, and another newsworthy partnership in the next few days.

www.classictouringcars.com

Pre-93 is intended to be a good competitive home for this sort of kit.

Good luck!

Stacy

Tim Wilkinson · 19 Oct 2005, 08:59 (Ref:1437718)

Can you give us any more info, Stacy, or will we have to wait? What regs will it be run to? I was aiming for Classic Thunder, but the Astra might be more suited to this instead.

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