Time Attack R4 - Oulton park

neilK · Post by **neilK** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 9:34 am

Dill wrote:
gary@apt wrote:pmsl dunc not up to pro regs its a bloody standard car!!!!!
But if they're are supposed to be in pro, be it because of the driver, (and if you don't own the car you're driving then surely you should be in pro anyway, as its against the ethos of club class), or because its a tuner/dealer entry then thats the class they're supposed to be in. If they can't meet the regs thats their problem. If I can't get a race suit, or harness or regulation seat does that mean I can still enter club class? No, we have to abide by the rules - so should they. This isn't a dig at any individuals, people will get away with what they can.

Anyhoo, sunny here, should get there mid afternoon to guesstimate some suspenion seetings ready for tomorrow :P

There seams little point in continuing this discussion, the organisers clearly are not that fussed about the 2nd level of club, otherwise
1. there would have been the tuner class originally mentioned,
2. Action was promised if the 'pro' guys in club perform at a Pro level, well clearly 3 / 4 are up at that level and as expected nothing has been done.
3. Most of the TV focus's on the Pro and then 'Pro' Club guys, this is obviously what they feel will atract the crowds / TV / Sponsors.

So either accept running mid to back of the grid, against 'pro' teams or find another series, Sprint/Hillclimb or actual race, where for the same budget you can be a challenger.

pablo · Post by **pablo** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 6:02 pm

Has anybody heard from the guys who travelled up today for the track session :?:

Post by **maff** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 4:00 pm

Just heard from yak, he made it despite bring ill... but theres been a bit of a bonnet vs windscreen issue, hope the others are faring a bit better

duncan · Post by **duncan** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 6:08 pm

maff wrote:Just heard from yak, he made it despite bring ill... but theres been a bit of a bonnet vs windscreen issue, hope the others are faring a bit better

I didnt

MichaelH · Post by **MichaelH** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 10:10 pm

Ditto

duncan · Post by **duncan** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 10:14 pm

MichaelH wrote:Ditto

?? What happened Michael?

mike-payne · Post by **mike-payne** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 9:12 am

Dunc,

Scared to ask, but did you sort your usual track insurance for this event?

duncan · Post by **duncan** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 11:50 am

mike-payne wrote:Dunc,

Scared to ask, but did you sort your usual track insurance for this event?

Yes mate, but the

Mr Fletcher · Post by **Mr Fletcher** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 2:30 pm

duncan i woudn't bother claiming until the end of the season slap a wing on and an arch trim
bit of teecut sorted

cheers

jason

MichaelH · Post by **MichaelH** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 11:29 am

dynamix wrote:
MichaelH wrote:Ditto
?? What happened Michael?

Well after not managing to start a qualifying lap at Knockhill due to the gearbox failure seemingly being linked into the headlights being turned on, I was keen to try and do a full qualifying lap this time!

A piston let go on the home stretch, managed to cross the line though so got a lap in! Woohoo! Had gone past the pits though so had to limp round with smoke coming out the back and into the pits. Looks like a pipe has come off the fuel pressure reg leading to running very lean. Scooby Clinic did a fantastic job though and trailered it back for me.

Unfortunatley I didn't think to phone RAC Trackstar as I was with the car and a police helicopter and 6 police cars turned up shortly after we got back! So another great day out at time attack for us! lol