Cholmondeley Pageant of Power - what a great day!

[Riley Blue]

As the Goodwood FoS has a thread I think the Cholmondeley PoP deserves one too; we had a great day there yesterday, amongst some truely unique cars and bikes driven and ridden by some great names from the past.

Highlights were too many to list, there was simply so much to see, hear and sniff (Castrol R). OK, here's a few: Bentley Speed 8, Birdcage Maserati, Mavis, Brutus (from the Sindsheim Museum), Auto Union D Type, ERA, all manner of superb stuff from the Wheatcroft Collection running "for Wheatie", Baby Bertha, TWR Jaguar (which had an 'off'), Paddy Hopkirk's Mini Cooper S - all wonderful to watch. We were parked right by the track in the Club area so could sit and watch the action at leisure - or in my case stand on my toolbox and take photos (287 in all, I'll try and sort through them a post a few once I've figured how).

Having last attended the FoS about five years ago, I reckon the PoP rates right alongside it. Did anyone else go and what did they think of the event?

[Justin Moran]

I marshaled it yesterday and had to call the TWR Jag in as it fell off just after my post (10, crossing point for the Helo rides) absolutely superb day, all manner of fantastic machinery being driven very spiritedly, topped of with a conversation with the current owner/driver of the 5ltr Beetle, brilliant car, smashing bloke and a really great event. Cant wait until next year

[Alan Raine]

Originally Posted by C9/89

I marshaled it yesterday and had to call the TWR Jag in as it fell off just after my post (10, crossing point for the Helo rides) absolutely superb day, all manner of fantastic machinery being driven very spiritedly, topped of with a conversation with the current owner/driver of the 5ltr Beetle, brilliant car, smashing bloke and a really great event. Cant wait until next year

Loved it.

The Jag when it got going again.



Was that why the spectators were moved back a bit later in the day?

[Justin Moran]

That was a part of the reason, the barrier should have been where I put it to begin with but as it was wet and the cars were coming quite slowly, I wasn't too concerned in the morning, however when the track dried obviously speeds increased and it became a safety issue to move people back a bit.

[Alan Raine]

Originally Posted by C9/89

That was a part of the reason, the barrier should have been where I put it to begin with but as it was wet and the cars were coming quite slowly, I wasn't too concerned in the morning, however when the track dried obviously speeds increased and it became a safety issue to move people back a bit.

It was a good part of the circuit for photos

[Justin Moran]

Nice! Nicer because you dont have me in any of the shots! The Hairy Canary was awesome and the Matra a real favourite!

[John Turner]

Originally Posted by Riley54

As the Goodwood FoS has a thread I think the Cholmondeley PoP deserves one too

Quite right; indeed, every historic racing car event should have its own thread. No-one should be shy about starting a thread on such an event if no-one else has. Between us, I suspect we can cover most of them.

Great shots, Alan.

[Alan Raine]

A few more.

[Justin Moran]

Great stuff Alan, by the way, who got the fastest time? I wasnt able to stay until the end, due to family issues.

[Craig Senior]

Fastest time went to Nick Faulkner in the Lamborghini Gallardo with a 62 something IIRC.

Excellent weekend spent on Post 1, great cars and company. Can't wait for next year.

[Justin Moran]

Thanks Craig. I knew it was quick just needed to be dry for a really fast time to be set

[Alan Raine]

Results here: http://www.tsl-timing.com/sprint/2010/102881.pdf

[John Turner]

Did the P25 damage its nose on a straw bale?

[Alan Raine]

Originally Posted by John Turner

Did the P25 damage its nose on a straw bale?

Yes, on one of the early runs.

[Justin Moran]

If that was the No 6 light green single seater (forgive my lack of knowledge) He stuffed it at post 6 fairly early on saturday.

[p261brm]

It would seem everybody had a great day out, except Don Law if the reports are correct that his car caught fire?

[Justin Moran]

There was definitely a car fire on the Saturday in the Paddock. Heard it over the radio but didn't know which car it was?

[Derwent Motorsp]

It does seem to have been much improved over past years so may well be on the list to go to in the future.
On an event like that how do they get the cars and drivers? Do they get appearance/starting money?

[Dave Brand]

Originally Posted by C9/89

There was definitely a car fire on the Saturday in the Paddock. Heard it over the radio but didn't know which car it was?

It was the aforementioned Don Law (driver Justin Law) car.

[Alan Raine]

Originally Posted by p261brm

It would seem everybody had a great day out, except Don Law if the reports are correct that his car caught fire?

Yes it caught fire due to a fuel leak and was put out quickly by efficient marshal's before any real damage was done.

[KayBee]

Originally Posted by C9/89

There was definitely a car fire on the Saturday in the Paddock. Heard it over the radio but didn't know which car it was?

Justin - car 19.

[Justin Moran]

Thanks Karen, Just glad it wasnt totalled, would have been a real shame to lose any of those cars!

[jminsh]

Originally Posted by Alan Raine

Yes it caught fire due to a fuel leak and was put out quickly by efficient marshal's before any real damage was done.

Heres a link of pics of the fire which shows who really put it out ??

http://www.marielloydphotography.co....eant-of-power/

[Justin Moran]

I was on post 10 and we just heard it over the radio, very well done to the two brave souls who reacted fast and well to extinguish that blaze! sure it saved the car, Im sure our fire marshals would have been there very quickly which seems to be the case in the photos

[jminsh]

There was 3 of us me my brother Guy and Don who preps the car ! Justin was v lucky as his gloves were properly singed !!