Donington 25 March - Chris Y's Debut!

Lorna · 24 Feb 2001, 21:45 (Ref:66518)

So who's going?

I'll be there, on about 3 hours sleep from clubbing in London the night before (starting to celebrate my birthday early

), but I'll be there. Chris? Have you managed to get your race late in the day yet?

Who else is up for giving Chris some support at Donington that day?

***Chris Y*** · 24 Feb 2001, 23:01 (Ref:66531)

Woohoo! Thanks Lorny

I still haven't got the entry form or the timetable for the event, but as soon as I get 'em - I'll post 'em

I'm off to post a thread about the next Mallory test day...

Lorna · 27 Feb 2001, 20:29 (Ref:67043)

Your 10 Tenths Motorsport fans will no doubt be trackside as much as possible, this year to give you our support

***Chris Y*** · 27 Feb 2001, 23:55 (Ref:67101)

I can't wait... It's going to be cool - no matter what happens in the race

Nigel Mansell (

) used to say that an appreciative crowd was worth an extra half a second per lap.. I don't think it's quite that much for me, but having people cheering and bouncing around on the pit wall definately made me drive that little bit faster at Donington last week..

I reckon I'll need supporters on just about every corner

Got a phone call from Lee Purnell this evening - he says the drive up to Donny will be his first long distance run - excellent chap! - looking forward to seeing you there

redshoes · 28 Feb 2001, 18:48 (Ref:67213)

If a good crowd is worth a second just wait to see what happens once http://www.ChrisYFanzone.co.uk is launched. It's only a matter of time.

Lorna · 1 Mar 2001, 21:48 (Ref:67463)

SSSSHHHHH!! Redshoes!!!!!

redshoes · 1 Mar 2001, 21:59 (Ref:67465)

I see fan-zone.net is still available. Craig ? Woody ?

Lorna · 1 Mar 2001, 22:08 (Ref:67466)

Corporate discussions between Woody and myself have quietened down for the meantime but not forgotten. Watch out Chris (hahahahahahaha!)

**Craig** · 2 Mar 2001, 16:19 (Ref:67602)

Have grave doubts whether this race will actually be permitted to proceed

If it does, i'll definately be there (

) but keep an eye on http://tentenths.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=7289 for the latest news...

Lee Purnell · 3 Mar 2001, 21:03 (Ref:67901)

Well, as I said on the phone Chris, I will be there on the 25th, I can't wait mate.

Lorna · 4 Mar 2001, 10:51 (Ref:68075)

Quote:

Originally posted by Chris Y

I reckon I'll need supporters on just about every corner

How many of us do you think there are Chris? Or are you expecting us to run to a different corner for every lap you do?

Lorna · 11 Mar 2001, 01:54 (Ref:69971)

Chris, keep us posted regarding the Foot and Mouth case in England and whether you will actually be racing. Fingers crossed

***Chris Y*** · 11 Mar 2001, 10:02 (Ref:70021)

As soon as I get confirmation either way, you guys will be the second to know

Danielsun · 11 Mar 2001, 19:42 (Ref:70158)

Ah Donington... Scene of so many wonderful events. 1993 European Grand Prix. Jordan EJ10 bash. Euro Clios, FRenault and Florian's Historics. Now Chris Y.

If at all possible, I shall be in attendance...

Carrie · 11 Mar 2001, 20:15 (Ref:70175)

How much is entry? I'd like to go, but at the moment I don't know.

Lorna · 11 Mar 2001, 20:50 (Ref:70203)

Donington have stated on their website that they are unaffected by the foot and mouth so it looks promising, Chris!

Donington's website is usually pretty good at displaying prices but due to the revamping of the site, these aren't available. There are contact details but I won't have the chance to phone them. I doubt that it will be that expensive as it is club racing?

http://www.donington-park.co.uk

WoodyTJ · 12 Mar 2001, 22:44 (Ref:70627)

I'm up for going ...... promise not to wish you good luck etc etc etc (you know what happened to Rick ...I attend/support and he gets his worse qualification of the year

)

But I can't promise that I won't get a little bit excited.

Like the others...let me know the details etc etc.

redshoes · 12 Mar 2001, 23:02 (Ref:70638)

Latest Donington newsletter lists it as £10 admission with free infield parking

Lorna · 13 Mar 2001, 21:16 (Ref:70926)

Cool Woody! I'll see you there. I am sorted for a lift so just be gentle with me. I'll be in a sad and sorry hungover, sleep deprivated state (not that I will get any sympathy

)

***Chris Y*** · 13 Mar 2001, 22:39 (Ref:70953)

Quote:

Cool Woody! I'll see you there. I am sorted for a lift so just be gentle with me. I'll be in a sad and sorry hungover, sleep deprivated state (not that I will get any sympathy

)

We'll all be trying not to exist until you've had some coffee and woken up

I'm going to bring several crates of Redbull I think

Schoey · 14 Mar 2001, 18:22 (Ref:71130)

Well,

I'll probably try to make it, got a free Sunday for the first time in absolutely months. But will probably be completely blitzed after travelling to Cardiff (yes, I know - they've let me in, after all I've said about them!) on Friday, and then Manchester on Saturday. But still, nothing that a quick blast of an airhorn wouldn't cure. ;-)

Things at the 'Anne Robinson Fan Zone' haven't been looking as good this week, thus the reason for the sudden opening in my busy schedule!

Best of luck for the race Chris!

Pete. (schoey)

Carrie · 14 Mar 2001, 18:53 (Ref:71143)

Never mind they've let you in Schoey, I'm surprised you'd be willing to go there

Let me guess, it has to be Ice Hockey!

Sparky · 14 Mar 2001, 20:05 (Ref:71162)

I guess you'll all be pleasantly pleased to hear (especially Chris!) that the No. 36 Mighty Mini is looking chipper again after major surgery.

Chris decided on a light freshen-up before the first round, to even up the door and bonnet gaps, and to lose all the previous owners accident damage. (That's so that Chris's damage won't be confused with anybody elses!

)
Unfortunately, after I removed the doors and all the outer panels from the front end, I discovered that the bonnet gaps were half an inch out because the subframe was twisted...

This meant that the front panel and inner wings (onto which you weld the replacement outer wings) were in the wrong place for everything to line up correctly...
This also resulted in a slightly shorter wheelbase on the left-hand side, resulting in rapid tyre wear and over-adjusted suspension so it would drive straight.
It had definately had a major shunt before Chris got hold of it. Gotta be honest though, it looked and drove remarkably straight, didn't it?
After a lot of sweat and head scratchin', I managed to straighten it all, and replaced a number of body panels in the process! (Front panel, wings, A-panels, door step and quarter panel, outer and inner sills, door hinge pillar, cross-member and floor repairs, etc, etc,...)

But it's all back together now, the cage bolt holes line up again, (it sprung back into shape when I released it!!

) the doors shut with a satisfying clunk and it's almost ready for paint.

But that will be tomorrow...

redshoes · 14 Mar 2001, 20:49 (Ref:71172)

Quote:

Originally posted by Sparky
blah blah blah subframe brackets blah blah blah

Excellent news. That twisted shell must have been costing Chris a good few 10ths. Can we expect good things from now.

Carrie · 14 Mar 2001, 21:31 (Ref:71183)

Blimey Sparky, it does sound like you've been busy. Lets hope Chris can show off your hard work in style at Donington.

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