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29 Jul 2010, 10:05 (Ref:2735020) | #26 | ||
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At the last count we had 16 Historic FF2000s. I hear there may be 30 cars for the Guards Trophy. I'm sure the entry list will be up on the HSCC site before too long.
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29 Jul 2010, 10:34 (Ref:2735037) | #27 | ||
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Thanks Alan - sounds promising, our fear locally was that not many would turn up being in between the Silverstone Classic and the Gold Cup etc.
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30 Jul 2010, 14:32 (Ref:2735809) | #28 | ||
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Entry list now on the HSCC site here...
http://www.hscc.org.uk/resources/Pro...oft%202010.pdf It looks quite respectable in most races. I'm really looking forward to the weekend. |
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30 Jul 2010, 14:37 (Ref:2735812) | #29 | ||
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Just noticed it as well - pleasantly surprised at the number entries. Should be a good weekend.
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30 Jul 2010, 16:35 (Ref:2735895) | #30 | ||
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Entry is a lot better than I was expecting, good to see a couple of the Imps there as well. Looks like it could be a cracking weekend, just hope the weather holds for Croft's sake if nothing else.
Since my last post in April our baby daughter has been born and having survived the first 3 months I am starting to venture out and about a bit again. Due to date clashes and the small matter of being a Dad now, I can only do a couple of more events this year. I had dismissed this one in favour of Rallycross at Mallory but I am very tempted, very tempted indeed. Croft needs all the support it can get and it's my local 'ish track. |
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4 Aug 2010, 07:04 (Ref:2739214) | #31 | ||
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I,m preparing for the 5 hour trip on friday PM.
Does anyone know what time the circuit is open/closed on friday.There,s nothing mentioned in the final instructions. Realy looking forward to this meeting |
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4 Aug 2010, 07:13 (Ref:2739217) | #32 | ||
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I note the instructions say safety checking until 7pm so I presume it's open at least until then but from local knowledge I think it's a fair bit later. If it's any help the circuit number is 01325 721815 - might be worth checking with them just to make sure.
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7 Aug 2010, 20:04 (Ref:2741083) | #33 | ||
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Sunshine and a few showers on a very good first day of this meeting. A few samples below, more to follow after tomorrows races:
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7 Aug 2010, 23:05 (Ref:2741195) | #34 | ||
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Any pics of a Mr Goldfinch? A mate of mine. Heard he had an excursion into a wheat field!
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8 Aug 2010, 04:46 (Ref:2741237) | #35 | ||
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Look forward to some comments after the event !
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I'll keep an eye out from him later today. Gary |
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Further to my earlier reply - 'duff gen' on my part - he actually finished 14th in the first Historic FF race and 9th in the Classic Racing Cars. In today's FF race he retired on lap 1 - not sure why - and don't think he appeared in the second CRC race. Another good day which seems to have been successful for Croft - I hope the HSCC agree and return next year. Photos to follow during the coming week. Gary |
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8 Aug 2010, 19:06 (Ref:2741474) | #38 | ||
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I just had a message from him. Someone spun in front of him and they tangled. A shame as he needed signatures on his licence.
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8 Aug 2010, 21:09 (Ref:2741581) | #39 | ||
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8 Aug 2010, 21:16 (Ref:2741587) | #40 | ||
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I agree with Gary, yesterday was excellent. I'm only sorry that I could not be there today. Hopefully, the event will return again next year. I've attached a few photos and will add others in the next few days.
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9 Aug 2010, 08:03 (Ref:2741748) | #41 | ||
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9 Aug 2010, 09:07 (Ref:2741768) | #42 | ||
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Wheat fields aren't normally the natural habitat of Goldfinches, are they? Perhaps this one got blown off course!
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9 Aug 2010, 09:12 (Ref:2741772) | #43 | |
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Thats jolly good John!
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9 Aug 2010, 09:15 (Ref:2741776) | #44 | ||
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I do try, Simon. In fact some people say I'm very trying!
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9 Aug 2010, 10:10 (Ref:2741796) | #45 | ||
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Race 1 - Historic Formula Ford
The first race was greeted by a heavy shower of rain which continued throughout most of the race. It was won from pole by Oliver Thorpe in a Royale (car 48), with Tom Pope (car 26 a Reynard) second. Derek Smith (car 10 a Delta) had a storming drive from 14th on the grid to finish third. A few photos:
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9 Aug 2010, 10:12 (Ref:2741797) | #46 | ||
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Race 1 - Historic Formula Ford
A few more:
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9 Aug 2010, 10:15 (Ref:2741801) | #47 | ||
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Race 1 - Historic Formula Ford
Final few:
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9 Aug 2010, 10:52 (Ref:2741822) | #48 | |
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Has Mr Goldfinch provided the answer to the ongoing discussion as to the cause of crop circles?
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9 Aug 2010, 11:58 (Ref:2741847) | #49 | ||
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Attended over the weekend and thoroughly enjoyed it. Hopefully the HSCC will stick with Croft as this has the makings of a regular fixture. Just need the date to be not so close to other events to get the grid numbers up a bit. Some of the classes were a bit light but didn't take away from the event.
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9 Aug 2010, 12:04 (Ref:2741850) | #50 | |
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Great event. Some pics;
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