Clios

Clio Fan · 6 Jun 2002, 14:36 (Ref:306444)

I've been to every round of the Clio Cup this season so far and may I be so bold to say that I predict AARON SCOTT (No 66 - Tim Norton Motorsport) will soon be winning races! A fantastically talented racing driver with the best yet to come!

**Adam43** · 6 Jun 2002, 15:00 (Ref:306467)

Hello Aaron!

Welcome to 10-10ths!

When do you think he will win his first Clio race?

Clio Fan · 6 Jun 2002, 15:13 (Ref:306475)

Erm, last time I looked, I was most certainly female!

I think Aaron will go well at Thruxton next weekend - if other drivers feel it necessary to keep him on the track that is! He was going well at Silverstone until the 'tussle' at Copse - he would have easily retained the place if it wasn't for that incident.

**Adam43** · 6 Jun 2002, 15:29 (Ref:306480)

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Originally posted by Clio Fan
Erm, last time I looked, I was most certainly female!

My apologises!

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I think Aaron will go well at Thruxton next weekend - if other drivers feel it necessary to keep him on the track that is!

Clio racing can be, er, close!
I won't be going to Thruxton, but I'm sure I'll get to see the Clios later in the year.

Seriously, do you know him? (have inside info!)

Clio Fan · 6 Jun 2002, 15:44 (Ref:306494)

Apology accepted!

I do know Aaron...but have no inside information! He is finding time every time he goes out on track - so the results will follow in time too I reckon!

Southern Scouse · 6 Jun 2002, 15:45 (Ref:306496)

I saw him race a few times and thought he was pretty good. He looks smooth round the corners, does a tidy drive. This guy is one to watch - certainly should have been in the top six at his last race. I'm certainly not a pro but I think he could win.

**bella** · 6 Jun 2002, 15:54 (Ref:306505)

so long as he knows how to elbow people out the way before he's elbowed out of the way himself he'll do well

**Stephen Green** · 7 Jun 2002, 14:07 (Ref:307368)

Southern Scouse, let me extend a warm welcome to Ten-Tenths!

Les · 9 Jun 2002, 08:38 (Ref:308501)

any one else going to Thruxton this weekend?

Clio Fan · 9 Jun 2002, 13:44 (Ref:308598)

I will be...very much looking forward to a good weekends racing!

**bella** · 9 Jun 2002, 15:23 (Ref:308671)

yep, shame there's owt on but the clios and formula renaults. it's a bit of a long way to go...

msutn't grumble. it's better than another 4 week famine like before silverstone...

**Craig** · 9 Jun 2002, 15:36 (Ref:308681)

Are the trucks not racing anymore then ? They are much more fun than FRenault (snooze) and Clios (sorry folks!) and worth the journey on their own!

**bella** · 9 Jun 2002, 15:45 (Ref:308688)

oh, they're racing alright, it's not a bad support package. it just depend who you're cheering for doesn't it, craig? having a friend involved makes it far more exciting.

**Craig** · 9 Jun 2002, 15:48 (Ref:308690)

I guess it would. We tried cheering for some fella in the Snoremula Renault at Silverstone but I seemed to lose interest after a couple of laps... maybe it'd have been better if we'd have known him ?

**bella** · 9 Jun 2002, 15:58 (Ref:308693)

actually, better from a distance

Chris Y · 9 Jun 2002, 21:50 (Ref:309005)

Trucks, and the MGOC are racing as well. I'd be racing there myself, but I'm Vogging at Silverstone

ben owen · 11 Jun 2002, 15:41 (Ref:310723)

just to let everyone no that spencer will be back racing at croft in the new car after his accident at silverstone in the second race.
From Ben Owen team manager of Atlanta Motorsport

Les · 11 Jun 2002, 17:46 (Ref:310804)

really pleased to hear that and welcome to the forum Ben.

Teletubby · 12 Jun 2002, 12:31 (Ref:311501)

I'll be there this weekend, should be good, loads of trucks!

Jonny Apex · 15 Jun 2002, 18:08 (Ref:314498)

Double pole for Rivett but the times are so close at the front.

Buxton's found a rear damper is duff so should be in much stronger shape tomorrow.

Kirkaldy is right at the back of the grid for both after going off onto the infield at Noble on his third lap and damaging the subframe. Could have been a broken wheel bearing. Nothing seems to go right for him in qualifying ...

Full report is at www.renaultsport.co.uk

or

http://www.racecarnewmedia.com/renau...?ArticleID=145

JohnnyBravo · 16 Jun 2002, 20:59 (Ref:315095)

Just got home from Thruxton, outstanding drive by Kirkaldy, lots of damage in qualifying but what a come back in the race! imagine if he'd started those races from pole!!! Mind you gave the fans something to cheer about.
Glad no one was hurt in the numerous shunts. Roll on Brands! (As usual - no pun intended!)

Les · 16 Jun 2002, 21:41 (Ref:315110)

carnage!!

Good win by Byford after Huff went straight through the chicane. Buxton's engine blew and the new one didn't last coming out of the pits. Massive accident for Rouse and Jo Kraemer but both ok.
Second race saw it red flagged after Huff was hit by brake-less Murray. I believe Huff has hurt his arm but otherwise ok. Won by Rivett with Byford 3rd and with fastest lap.So by my reckoning my boy has grabbed back one point.
This championship is looking great.

sceptic · 17 Jun 2002, 11:49 (Ref:315370)

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Originally posted by bella
oh, they're racing alright, it's not a bad support package.

I think you'll find the Clios and F Renaults were the suport races and the trucks were the main event. It was after all called the "Thruxton Festival of Trucks"

JohnnyBravo · 17 Jun 2002, 12:47 (Ref:315406)

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Originally posted by bella
so long as he knows how to elbow people out the way before he's elbowed out of the way himself he'll do well

Sadly this is all too apparent in the Clio cup. That's why you have a few drivers that are obviously the better drivers, the one who know how to run door handle to door handle without crashing. You have to learn to give each other room otherwise you'll all end up like Julian Rouse and the others, in the wall. If the leaders can go into the club chicane 4 abreast and come out without even touching it goes to prove it can be done. Likewise Andrew Kirkaldy coming from the back in both races without getting involved in any shunts (of his own making at least), it can be done and it makes the racing so much better.

Les · 17 Jun 2002, 18:26 (Ref:315576)

that first race was one of the best I have seen for a long time. Robert Huff and Martin Byford were so close every lap at the chicane - just superb.

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