Oulton Park Gold Cup

fasted · 20 Jul 2009, 08:01 (Ref:2504644)

I was delighted to read that the Guards Trophy round has been split into two seperate races again.

zefarelly · 20 Jul 2009, 08:37 (Ref:2504662)

I've entered the Tourist Tophy Tribute race.

delta · 20 Jul 2009, 09:13 (Ref:2504683)

Engine back in the Galaxie so we are also racing in the Tribute race.

zefarelly · 20 Jul 2009, 09:28 (Ref:2504690)

Does a Galaxy Fit round Oulton ?

serious question by the way!

fasted · 20 Jul 2009, 12:13 (Ref:2504780)

When I was just a lad I remember Jim Clark 2Wheeling his Lotus Cortina round cascades in pursuit of three Galaxies. Whitmore, Hill and Sears I think. Or maybe Bailley? There were certainly no Mustangs in those days.

delta · 20 Jul 2009, 12:22 (Ref:2504787)

Wonder if they will let me miss out the chicanes

terence · 20 Jul 2009, 12:26 (Ref:2504792)

They didn't seem to mind last time.

zefarelly · 20 Jul 2009, 12:27 (Ref:2504793)

most of it will be ok, but after the banked hairpin the chicane (Foulstons?) is very tight . . . if minis can loose it through there then a Galaxy will struggle, there's certainly little opportunity to overtake an aircraft carrier except brave outbraking into Kickerbrook or possibly into Lodge up the inside

terence · 20 Jul 2009, 12:31 (Ref:2504798)

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Originally Posted by zefarelly

most of it will be ok, but after the banked hairpin the chicane (Foulstons?) is very tight . . . if minis can loose it through there then a Galaxy will struggle, there's certainly little opportunity to overtake an aircraft carrier except brave outbraking into Kickerbrook or possibly into Lodge up the inside

You'll have to make sure qualifying goes very well Zef

rogerwills · 20 Jul 2009, 12:43 (Ref:2504818)

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Originally Posted by delta

Wonder if they will let me miss out the chicanes

I did this at Magny Cours and it was fine, until they cancelled all my qualifying times and gave my hand a slap!

Ian Sowman · 20 Jul 2009, 14:47 (Ref:2504909)

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Originally Posted by zefarelly

most of it will be ok, but after the banked hairpin the chicane (Foulstons?) is very tight . . .

I've seen Galaxies negotiate the even tighter Shaw's Corner at Mallory, so I am sure they will cope.

Am looking forward to commentating on a HSCC meeting for the first time ('07 WHT excepted) on the Sunday.

Dave Brand · 20 Jul 2009, 15:00 (Ref:2504915)

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Originally Posted by delta

Wonder if they will let me miss out the chicanes

Of course they will - & appreciation will be shown in black & white!

delta · 20 Jul 2009, 15:13 (Ref:2504922)

We often test the Galaxie at Mallory.

terence · 20 Jul 2009, 17:04 (Ref:2504983)

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Originally Posted by Dave Brand

Of course they will - & appreciation will be shown in black & white!

But only for three attempts,then its in Black and a nice cosy chat in RC over some tea and cake. I reckon BTCC has got an awfull lot to answer for!

delta · 17 Aug 2009, 15:48 (Ref:2523068)

Me and Alan Morgan are very excited as we have are largest grid ever of Historic FF2000. 31 to date but still room for one more.As for team Delta we are running the Star Ship Enterprise in Saloons and the Saloon car 1 hour race. Going to be interesting finding braking points for the Galaxie then on Monday should still be flat in the Delta before thinking of braking at the same place.Look forward to a trouble free meeting.

dikko · 17 Aug 2009, 21:43 (Ref:2523290)

I second that....everyone included (not just the HFF's...).
F50000's should be good too. 40th Birthday. Congrats.

dikko · 17 Aug 2009, 21:44 (Ref:2523293)

ooops one nought too many...

zefarelly · 18 Aug 2009, 07:45 (Ref:2523506)

if theres ten on the grid . . . . .

this is the 2nd thread, I think, can you merge John ?

I'll be there anyway.

**John Turner** · 18 Aug 2009, 09:02 (Ref:2523538)

Good recall and good call, Zef, thanks. Done!

DriversKnow · 18 Aug 2009, 09:37 (Ref:2523552)

I hope to debut in 70s Roadsports with my Fiat 128 3P Berlinetta - if my dampers arrive in the next week!

Colin McKay · 18 Aug 2009, 13:08 (Ref:2523697)

I'll be out with the Jag in the TT Tribute, me and about 100 gallons of fuel!

zefarelly · 18 Aug 2009, 18:25 (Ref:2523858)

are you stopping early ?

hopefully I'll be getting a little further than at Snetterton . . . . I have just finished slicing 2cc out of the chambers do drop the CR . . . .then refit the head with just the one head gasket!

TorqueWench · 24 Aug 2009, 14:03 (Ref:2527299)

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Originally Posted by fasted

When I was just a lad I remember Jim Clark 2Wheeling his Lotus Cortina round cascades in pursuit of three Galaxies. Whitmore, Hill and Sears I think. Or maybe Bailley? There were certainly no Mustangs in those days.

My Dad used to take me and my brother to watch Clark racing at Oulton; later he became the architect for the circuit and built the first scrut bay (now where the assembly area is). We even have 8mm movie of my brother shaking Clark by the hand (ahh, sweet)

motorsportmarshal61 · 27 Aug 2009, 21:48 (Ref:2529582)

evening
im marshaling the event wouldnt miss it in any way shape or from
but im after a favour
is there anyone whos travelling close to oswaldtwistle mill or accrington
who can give my friend a lift home monday
thanks ken
p.m me please

zefarelly · 30 Aug 2009, 20:37 (Ref:2531452)

bounce

I'm the only one home already, and nothing to report, asides, its grim up north . . . at least it was for us!

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