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Old 21 Aug 2007, 09:05 (Ref:1993385)   #151
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I watched the 24 Hour GT race on the telly and was surprised that the were able to use the run out so much and thought about adopting a similar style when I am next there (sadly not this year despite a very kind and extremely tempting offer from a fellow ten tenther) so sad to hear it looks like we will have to stick to the track!
Comment in the pit/paddock at the time was that they couldn't really police this at night!
I would say there's a good 10-15MPH exit speed difference by cutting the kerb at the top of Raidillon... With that nice long straight to Kemmel?
Also, there's a HUGE run off area all the way round the 'bus stop', all tarmac, so yes, you get folk using what's there...
As said, I'd have tyre barriers up, just the wrong side of the kerbs... NOW try to cut THAT!?!?!
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Old 21 Aug 2007, 09:43 (Ref:1993415)   #152
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your going to practice a lot !!!! as undefined sources inform me about BSCC exploits

Who are you talking to Esper,me or Gordon? I think you will have to explain yourself.Are we talking 2004?Class pole, Class Win, and fastest lap????
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Old 21 Aug 2007, 10:14 (Ref:1993446)   #153
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you phoned Barry this morning to arange the class win of 2008. Apropops Spa 6h Gordons Avater/picture is great but reminds me of my eyes getting older. its so small!!!!
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Old 21 Aug 2007, 10:18 (Ref:1993448)   #154
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you phoned Barry this morning to arange the class win of 2008. Apropops Spa 6h Gordons Avater/picture is great but reminds me of my eyes getting older. its so small!!!!
Aha!Now I understand,so it was you who interupted our conversation. It was this years ,not next
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Old 21 Aug 2007, 11:01 (Ref:1993485)   #155
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I need a TC button . . . Twin Cam !

although I'm determined to improve what I've got, just to pi55 a few people off who have TC's!

as for drifting, you can keep it, it surely can't be faster than getting it right
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Old 21 Aug 2007, 11:09 (Ref:1993496)   #156
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Entry+Exit speeds are higher Zef,but it is harder on the car.OK if you,r getting bored though .Possibly not the thing to be doing in the 6hr if the chequered is the main aim!
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Old 21 Aug 2007, 13:26 (Ref:1993633)   #157
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ju8dging by the amount of DNF's crashes and red flags in tin tops in the last few years I don't think its the thing to do in 1 hour races either!

last time I had a big moment some whisky splashed out the glass and put my cigar out so I try my damn hardest to keep a good smooth line
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Old 21 Aug 2007, 13:52 (Ref:1993652)   #158
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ju8dging by the amount of DNF's crashes and red flags in tin tops in the last few years I don't think its the thing to do in 1 hour races either!

last time I had a big moment some whisky splashed out the glass and put my cigar out so I try my damn hardest to keep a good smooth line
Now thats a different matter! I dont know about you ,but a smooth line is a difficult one for me after 5 or 6 whishkeys.
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Old 21 Aug 2007, 15:17 (Ref:1993721)   #159
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I find it takes 10 and then I'm VERY smooth....
Well, it feels that way from in here!
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Old 21 Aug 2007, 15:34 (Ref:1993731)   #160
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Thats appalling,drinking whilst at the wheel. I keep thinking about this and I,ve got to write it downEtc;Why do we have to have Sports Racers out there? I know variety is the whatever but!
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Old 21 Aug 2007, 17:33 (Ref:1993857)   #161
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Don't forget that there is a likely chance all starts will be from the F1 startline, going towards La Source. Like their 4 wheels over thing it depends in what mood they are where the starts are given.
There was a crash in every single start last weekend at LS.
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Old 21 Aug 2007, 17:52 (Ref:1993879)   #162
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Oh goody,we have something to look forward to thenTheres a possibility that the six hour will be the slowest race start ever!
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Old 22 Aug 2007, 08:03 (Ref:1994308)   #163
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I'd say that would sort the men from the boys, trouble is the boys crash in to the men and damage our cars !!!
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Old 22 Aug 2007, 08:41 (Ref:1994336)   #164
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I'd say that would sort the men from the boys, trouble is the boys crash in to the men and damage our cars !!!
But we wont have any Elise,s out there,never a bad thing. It could be fun!or it could be over to the bar very early.
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Old 22 Aug 2007, 11:12 (Ref:1994417)   #165
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i should be dpone Sat pm, so I'll be at the bar when you start anyway!
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Old 22 Aug 2007, 11:16 (Ref:1994421)   #166
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If that is the case,don,t forget it finishes at 10.
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Old 22 Aug 2007, 11:16 (Ref:1994422)   #167
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You can buy me a drink then!
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Old 22 Aug 2007, 11:37 (Ref:1994435)   #168
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Errr, you HOPE it finishes at 10. Lately there were some "small" delays in the running of events because of more big offs.

The cars that go off at Eau Rouge now nearly get as far as post 4, that is the following righthander. There was actually one last week that went even further.

Order the drinks a wee bit later.
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Old 22 Aug 2007, 11:51 (Ref:1994452)   #169
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Surely the race finishes 6 hours after it starts, if you children can't keep it on the island in the meantime -well the clock is still ticking!
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Old 22 Aug 2007, 12:02 (Ref:1994460)   #170
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Keeping it on the island isnt the problem,it,s the black ribbon thats the problem,Wecome back Jeremy,I dread to think how much of this you,ve been reading
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rats, what have I done now . . .this could be an expensive weekend!
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Is Dom Perignon 76 expensive then?
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Is Dom Perignon 76 expensive then?

Not for someone like Zef,well,he has been invited to GoodwoodBesides,I thought Eddy will be there as well,they can split the cost. I,ll [hopefully] still be in my suit,no room for a wallet! Sorry.!

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judging by the size of some suits I see I'd say they hold large wallets

either that or overindulgent old men

or both
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Is Dom Perignon 76 expensive then?
about the same as Brut 33 I think

but I thought you prefered mad dog 20/20 John ?
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