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Old 7 Jun 2014, 05:01 (Ref:3416436)   #2476
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Hi Fellow mini racers
I race in the mini Se7en championship and we are always looking for minis to join in and race with us! All you need is a race licence and a mini that complys with the msa regs http://www.mini7.co.uk/invitation.html
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Old 24 Jul 2014, 12:03 (Ref:3437270)   #2477
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The problem is that it's likely there will be a gap between Birmingham closing and the continental facility cranking out the tyres - so there will be a period where the tyres aren't available. Is it possible that the range will be reduced when the tyres do come back on stream? We run Dunlops on our Escort but we do at least have a couple of alternatives that are ok (not as good but still ok). I did wonder if it would be a problem for the Minis as the 10" wheels aren't used by a lot else and I've only really seen people using the Dunlops.
Every mini in the mini 7 racing club uses the dunlop 10" tyres www.mini7.co.uk

we have spaces for Donnington invitation class if anyone's interested Aug 23/24th

qualifying and 2 x 20min races for £350 plus charity BBQ on Saturday night
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Old 24 Jul 2014, 13:40 (Ref:3437295)   #2478
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Most of us have already raced in the national Mini classes mate.

I prefer to race in Europe now, the tracks are (for me) more interesting and there is far less/or no contact. Entry fees are cheaper and generally there is more track time.

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Old 24 Jul 2014, 15:56 (Ref:3437351)   #2479
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Most of us have already raced in the national Mini classes mate.

I prefer to race in Europe now, the tracks are (for me) more interesting and there is far less/or no contact. Entry fees are cheaper and generally there is more track time.

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Thanks for the reply out of interest the lower entry fees does that not become outweighed by the big travelling expenses? Also what track time do you receive from these events? If we could change / improve our package would you consider a return?

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I live near a port, so it's actually a lot easier for me to get to Spa etc than to Oulton, Cadwell etc.

Track time, well it's usually 1.5 hours in total. But 1.5 hours of track time at Spa is worth a season of trudging round somewhere like Silverstone National.

So probably not is the answer. to your question.
No disrespect to Mighties, Se7ens and Migs, they are all excellent championships and I (mostly) enjoyed the time I spent in them.
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Does anyone know why Bill Richards' KAD 16v engine snapped a con rod which holed the block and gearbox casing? Design fault or lack of maintenance from Bill?
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Does anyone know why Bill Richards' KAD 16v engine snapped a con rod which holed the block and gearbox casing? Design fault or lack of maintenance from Bill?
These things happen.
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Old 19 Aug 2014, 10:16 (Ref:3445332)   #2483
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Does anyone know why Bill Richards' KAD 16v engine snapped a con rod which holed the block and gearbox casing? Design fault or lack of maintenance from Bill?
Unlikely to be the latter - the KAD engine has always been maintained by KAD as far as I'm aware.
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Old 13 Apr 2015, 20:00 (Ref:3527185)   #2484
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After spending the latter part of 2014 learning how to weld and spray
(badly) and an intense couple of months in 2015 getting ' the sow's ear'
back together again, Chris and I were out again on Sunday ( 12th April) at
the CSCC's meeting on Snetterton's 300 circuit. Only change required from
Mig. spec was a larger fuel tank and a set of 12" wheels with Yoko A48R's
and narrower arches.
Car went well in practice as Chris learnt the differences between Dunlop
racers and the Yoko's but the session was curtailed by a dramatic oil leak
from the diff. which covered the start/finish straight in white smoke. No
damage done but I had insufficient tools/ spares and a worrying amount of
play in the cover bearings to consider running the race. We were
encouraged by the Min's pace and Silverstone and Brands are to follow.
Will keep all you fellow Mini men posted. Anybody else got plans for
this year ?
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Old 16 Apr 2015, 12:14 (Ref:3527910)   #2485
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Me and my brother are also competing in the cscc swinging sixties this year with my brothers mini,we were scheduled to race at snetterton but unfortunately I damaged the car at castle combe the week before when a bmw spun in front of me and I had nowhere to go but into it so that demolished the front and bent the subframe,radiator etc, so we couldnt get it ready for the following weekend. we have entered silverstone ,brands and yesterday spa so a busy season after 6 years away from mini racing.
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Me and my brother are also competing in the cscc swinging sixties this year with my brothers mini,we were scheduled to race at snetterton but unfortunately I damaged the car at castle combe the week before when a bmw spun in front of me and I had nowhere to go but into it so that demolished the front and bent the subframe,radiator etc, so we couldnt get it ready for the following weekend. we have entered silverstone ,brands and yesterday spa so a busy season after 6 years away from mini racing.
Looking forward to meeting you at Silverstone.
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Old 19 Apr 2015, 11:00 (Ref:3528843)   #2487
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It would be good to meet up, there are a couple of other minis in the series as well which is nice, see you at silverstone
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Old 21 Apr 2015, 16:13 (Ref:3529732)   #2488
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Hi Guys just to keep you up to date I have sadly decided to put my Mini up for sale.
I have had a great deal of fun racing it but it's time to move on to something new.
Quick run down of spec, though a fair few of you know the car well:
Bill Richards 1380cc race engine with 115bhp when last on rolling road.
Engine spec:
1275 A+ block, Omega pistons, ARP bolts, Crank A+ X Drill, AP Paddle type clutch, Piper320 camshaft, 4 speed straight cut box, Tranex twin pin diff with 3:9:1 ratio, Webber 45doce, running on Castrol R.

Car:
1990’s all steel shell built for myself to race by Moorespeed.
Fabricage roll cage, plumbed in Lifeline fire safety system, Corbeau Revolution wrap round seat with 5 point black 3” harness, race fuel tank, full metal dash with rev counter etc, wipers system including washer tank, all steel bolt on and off front with metal bonnet, large rear anti-roll bar.
Revolution 10” wheels on Dunlop Miglia spec slicks all used, also have wets.
Quantum single adjuster dampers.
Car weighs 666KG with me in it and all my race wear
Lapped Lydden in 48 seconds, Brands Hatch 58 seconds.
Never been involved in any big crashes, never been on its roof.
It has many class wins to its name and in 2009 it won a round of the BARC-SE Tin Tops outright.
It also won the 2012 SEMSEC Sports and Saloon Championship

This is a good club spec car, it’s not perfect and could do with a bit of tidying here and there but done me very proud, sad to see it go.

£5000 ONO
07941165994 Serious enquiries only please.
My box trailer is also for sale.
Rob if you could spread the word to the BCT crowd?
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Old 22 Apr 2015, 08:07 (Ref:3529940)   #2489
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Hi Guys just to keep you up to date I have sadly decided to put my Mini up for sale.
Hi Tristam,

Sad news indeed, sorry to see you go. But, all things move on and the very best wishes for you and your family in your future projects.

Richard & Chris.
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For those of our mini friends that don't follow us on face book. Purple racing are pleased to say that after a very hard year of racing at Hockenheim, Spa, Assen, Nurburgering, etc we have come away at the end of the season with a One two. James Lindridge was first and Gordon Scott second. A fantastic season and believe me when I say it was well worth the effort of the extra travelling. James Set many fastest laps and was on pole at most events.
Kad supplied both engines and we have nothing but praise for the effort and support they have given us through the season.
A special thanks to all those that have supported us over the years.
Roll on 2016.
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Old 3 Nov 2015, 20:59 (Ref:3587917)   #2491
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For those of our mini friends that don't follow us on face book. Purple racing are pleased to say that after a very hard year of racing at Hockenheim, Spa, Assen, Nurburgering, etc we have come away at the end of the season with a One two. James Lindridge was first and Gordon Scott second. A fantastic season and believe me when I say it was well worth the effort of the extra travelling. James Set many fastest laps and was on pole at most events.
Kad supplied both engines and we have nothing but praise for the effort and support they have given us through the season.
A special thanks to all those that have supported us over the years.
Roll on 2016.
Good to hear from you Rob and congrats to the Purple Racing crew, sounds like great years racing.

We enjoyed our first season with the CSCC Swinging Sixties despite a pretty depressing run of reliability issues. Great racing (can feel like a 40 min sprint race rather than a mini-enduro) with some very quick minis and sprites. We even finished the season off on a high with a win at Donington (by 0.4 of a second!). And don't even think we've worn out a set of tyres yet too...

Hope all mini racers, former, current and future, are well.

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Afternoon folks.
I have a message from Robert Knox that may interest some of you:
Reference 12th August Lydden:
I'm organising a race meeting for mostly the old SEMSEC crew in connection with the classic touring car club they have a meeting at Lydden on the 12th & we can have qualifying + 2 races same a SEMSEC for £15 membership & £250 for the meeting. Only difference is I can't get a standing start. If you need any more info let drop me a line regards Robert.

Sounds good to me.
I am in the process of sorting a car for that meeting, it would be great to see some of us back out there.
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Old 1 Jun 2017, 05:54 (Ref:3737868)   #2493
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This thread in the Historic racing section discusses a "mini libre" concept to support the Miglia grids.

http://tentenths.com/forum/showthrea...ghlight=Miglia

Not sure why it wasn't posted here.

Anyone know any more? Is it going well?

Of course, I would argue that "libre" minis and miglias could always race within the cscc Special Saloons and Modsports series, on slicks and wets, including the chance to race at Spa (on list 1c tyres) if they wished, but I am biased!
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