CTCRC Silverstone 5/6 May - Whos Coming!

[Mike Sheraton]

The CTCRC race into Silverstone on the 5/6 May, with all championships competing with double header races!
Once again we will have the
Classic & Historics (pre66)
Post Historics (pre74)
Group One (Pre83)
Pre 93 Touring Cars (pre93)
Classic Thunder
BOSS (Blue Oval Saloons)

With many drivers showing interest in the event, we are sure to see some exciting grids of cars, which are sure to provide a fantastic racing spectacle.

So whos coming to spectate or compete!

[andy robinson]

count me in
+1 ford falcon for classic thunder
think joss might want some auz help to fend off the jap invaders
bring it on cant wait

[RKTuning]

Hopefully the 2 repaired Skylines will be there

[joss Ronchetti]

I am looking forward to it Ron, particulary @ Silverstone with my great mate Andy Robo's Falcon as my Wingman....
Forget about the 'Is it Red or Blue'
Let the 'Foster's Boys' take the fight to the 'Emporors of Japan'

Before then I will be out testing to try and get a more neutral and faster setup. Going forward on the power front, Peter Knight is doing development work with Jenvey and we are looking at an upgrade in the near future to release another 80-100BHP, to try and lessen the gap on the straights

We are also working on a different tyre soap at the tyre fitting place so the front tyres don't break the beading under hard braking and loose 20psi mid race again!!!!

[RKTuning]

Originally Posted by joss Ronchetti

I am looking forward to it Ron, particulary @ Silverstone with my great mate Andy Robo's Falcon as my Wingman....
Forget about the 'Is it Red or Blue'
Let the 'Foster's Boys' take the fight to the 'Emporors of Japan'

Before then I will be out testing to try and get a more neutral and faster setup. Going forward on the power front, Peter Knight is doing development work with Jenvey and we are looking at an upgrade in the near future to release another 80-100BHP, to try and lessen the gap on the straights

We are also working on a different tyre soap at the tyre fitting place so the front tyres don't break the beading under hard braking and loose 20psi mid race again!!!!

Tyre soap thats a new one?
our cars are heavier than yours i think Joss and never had a problem
with different types of wheels and tyres
strange one!!

hopefully get mine ready for Brands to join in the fun

[andy robinson]

I Think my car is probably the heaviest @ 1450 kilos + 50 kilos of fuel & 110 kilo's of me
I never had any problems with the tyres coming of the rims just the rims coming off the car
another 80-100 bhp ! looks like im going to loosing in the horsepower wars

[Al Weyman]

I have put in an entry.

[ascona i2000]

Originally Posted by Al Weyman

I have put in an entry.

Well done Al..

[andy robinson]

Originally Posted by Al Weyman

I have put in an entry.

good stuff Al, you love a good moan, but you cant bare to be away.
The place wouldn't be the same without you

[Al Weyman]

I had entered the IROC in 93's but am going to change that tomorrow and use the old car instead.

[RKTuning]

Originally Posted by Al Weyman

I had entered the IROC in 93's but am going to change that tomorrow and use the old car instead.

Will have to catch up with you Al on the Saturday
also with one of your old mates John Hill hopefully

[Al Weyman]

Hi RK I know two John Hills both ex racers what one is it, a big fellow or a little guy?

Andy I think I am going to change entry to bring Ol' Bumble out instead as will race the IROC at Brands in Bernies race in June. I think the 74's need the entry more anyhow. And me moan????? Never!! I was gonna go anyhow to Silverstone to watch as the Classic Thunder is just shaping up to a not to be missed event.

[RKTuning]

Originally Posted by Al Weyman

Hi RK I know two John Hills both ex racers what one is it, a big fellow or a little guy?

Andy I think I am going to change entry to bring Ol' Bumble out instead as will race the IROC at Brands in Bernies race in June. I think the 74's need the entry more anyhow. And me moan????? Never!! I was gonna go anyhow to Silverstone to watch as the Classic Thunder is just shaping up to a not to be missed event.

big chap drove a viva and manta!

[Al Weyman]

Ah yes John from Belsize Park yes I knew him well. He let me drive the Manta around Goodwood and whereas it wasnt the quickest car I have driven it was truly delightful to drive and very well balanced and set up, he knows his stuff. Dave Hicton who posts here as Ascona recently sold the Manta.

[RKTuning]

Originally Posted by Al Weyman

Ah yes John from Belsize Park yes I knew him well. He let me drive the Manta around Goodwood and whereas it wasnt the quickest car I have driven it was truly delightful to drive and very well balanced and set up, he knows his stuff. Dave Hicton who posts here as Ascona recently sold the Manta.

Yes thats the car ,
Darren Bly bought the car from John and raced in in DMN for a season.
John helps us with electronics as well as advise on various things!

[Al Weyman]

Small world yes John always was the electronic whizz kid.

[Mike Sheraton]

This Silverstone weekend is looking to be one not to miss!
With the Classic Thunder in particular setting itself up to provide some thrilling racing, with some of the fastest club cars out there and numerous cars fighting for outright and class victory!!

[Zola]

Looking forward to the first Alfa race, let's hope the weather is kind...

[womble148]

i will be there watching looks like its a good one.
Bit rough advertising the 360 race as you go to look at a CTCRC event,just my thoughts.

[Stacy]

Originally Posted by womble148

i will be there watching looks like its a good one.
Bit rough advertising the 360 race as you go to look at a CTCRC event,just my thoughts.

You can't rely on ignorance of alternatives to fill grids, you just need to offer something that people want. Besides, the 360 isn't an alternative to a season - it's a complimentary event in many ways. They had the gumption to put their own money where there mouths were too. Good luck to them.

In the case of Classic Thunder that USP is depth of competition. Looks great, and as soon as the Avon lady has dropped off my tyre order I'll be booking a session to scrub them in tomorrow. First outing, so I'll be keeping out of the way as the leaders come through.

S.

[BertMk2]

Is there an entrylist online for this anywhere?

[joss Ronchetti]

Great weekends racing at Silverstone, first raced forced to retire with oil leak 4 laps from the end while in 3rd place. Started last today, finished 4th. Lots of work to be done before Brands on the 2nd/3rd June to try and get on the Falcon/Skylines pace :'0) Some footage from race 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhFC_uomZWQ

[Lancsbreaker]

Only attended today's racing - but certainly a good meeting - slickly run - finishing ahead of time, and with good clean racing and close dices in every race I watched....I missed the odd one (mainly the Legends) whilst assisting my buddies in the AROC race.

Storming charge thgrough the field in today's race from Joss, but the pace of the Skylines and the Falcon just seemed too much.....

in the AROC races I reckon special mention should go to Richard Merrill, who trailered his car all the way down from Inverness for the meeting, had never raced at Silverstone before and because of an ignition problem had to do his basic qualifying laps out of session, so effectively the first lap of the first race was his first real experience of the circuit - yet he came through from the rear of the grid to finish second.......and in the second race started from second and led for about half the race before being displaced by Roz Shaw (who also won the first race) as they passed back-markers...finally finishing second, again

Next race he has to travel from Inverness to Brands.....

[Mike Sheraton]

was a fantastic race meeting, loved it.
The Alfa boys were a welcome addition and I can't wait to be racing with and see all these cars out again!
were still editing the race videos, but heres a clip, showing why you should always say your hail mary's before the start of a race!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_N6rn...1&feature=plcp

[Lancsbreaker]

Yikes - was watching at Brooklands, so missed all of that......that P6 Rover V8 sounded nice when we did see it, though