TRC Lydden -August

[Rod Birley]

Just for the record the incident in the paddock area (what can only be described as a "burn out" up the hill) was dealt with by the clerk of the course. The driver concerned was fined.

[Rod Birley]

I think Graham Bahr had his battery go flat, hence his slowing pace towards the end

[graham bahr]

Originally Posted by Rod Birley

I think Graham Bahr had his battery go flat, hence his slowing pace towards the end

yep alternator died and the poor old varley couldn't go the distance, still didn't mind too much as the car went well, its getting better every meeting after all its still only half a season old.

[graham bahr]

Originally Posted by Rod Birley

Andy Wickens was also there but not driving, his Escort is for sale. .

yeah, he's building a new car, i'm not allowed to tell you what it is, but it definately isn't a megane or lime green, oh and some bloke named bahr is doing the engine and gearbox, but i cant tell you that either.

hopefully andy will be fit enough to bring the escort out at snett

[Al Weyman]

yep alternator died and the poor old varley couldn't go the distance, still didn't mind too much as the car went well, its getting better every meeting after all its still only half a season old.

Sorry Grahame i am really trying not to laugh (Honest) after our long discussion on alternators and little batteries, I will stick to that big old high energy battery in my car and just carry a few extra pounds weight, mind you whats a few extra pounds when the old girl weighs in at about 3200lbs plus anyhow.

Only kidding honest, hard luck mate.

[AW64]

Oi!!!!!

your not supposed to say anything!

[graham bahr]

Originally Posted by Al Weyman

Sorry Grahame i am really trying not to laugh (Honest) after our long discussion on alternators and little batteries,

i'm not sure at which point the alternator actually died, i suspect it was before the last race even started,

the really funny thing is that i've been having discussions with richard brent on alternators, who has a baby battery and NO alternator!!! and it was me that had the problem

[graham bahr]

Originally Posted by AW64

Oi!!!!!

your not supposed to say anything!

How many gears do you want in your gearbox??????????

not saying that i'd forget to put any in, but i have got rather a lot of 2nd gears and not many 1st or 3rd's

[AW64]

what a team mate, but 6 would be nice as long as they arn't all the same!

[R59]

My wife still thinks you need a noisier dump valve on that turbo Graham.
Add that to the list with 150A alternator, and 320Ah battery.

Mr Payne's run up the hill was most unfortunate for public relations. His driving on track was quite entertaining, getting some very nice slides around the hairpin, elbow, and later, Paddock (once he got the right gear). His previous frustration with car problems should have been left elsewhere, and a financial kick in the wallet may have focussed his energies. Still he's damn good with carbon fibre!!

Rob.

[graham bahr]

[QUOTE=racing59]My wife still thinks you need a noisier dump valve on that turbo Graham.

yes it is fairly quiet, hopefully the new bigger engine planned for next year will sound a bit more manly and satisfy your good lady,

i sure miss the real deep induction bark (not to mention the instant throttle response) from my old car, while wandering down memory lane i think i'll change teh advatar to one of my old 02

[graham bahr]

Originally Posted by racing59

Mr Payne's run up the hill was most unfortunate for public relations.

Rob.

err yes, i believe he also gained something on his licence, a shame, i guess when he put his car in gear he forgot to do the same with his head.

on a slightly different note, i used to sprint in the same circles with mr payne a good few years back and we nicknamed him " win or spin" due to his on track maxium attack and a bit more, 12 tenths driving style

[graham bahr]

Originally Posted by AW64

what a team mate, but 6 would be nice as long as they arn't all the same!

ok wick i'll see what i can do

p.s how many cams do you want in your engine?

[AW64]

two will do mate if pos but we all no wot your like.
12 valves or 24 ?

[Alan Cherry]

Originally Posted by teej

Great race from the Classic Group 1 guys. Top 9 cars covered by just a few seconds at the flag, and great battles right through to the flag including one between Mark Fowler and (Don?) Hughes for 2nd - Mark starting a manouvre at the hairpin that finally ended a lap and a half of side-by-side (literally) racing later.

Alan - i came up to look at your astra a couple of times, but there was never anyone near it to ask where you were.

Sorry, - I thought the other races were so good - Iwas off watching them - especially Track and Race classes B and D (pity about steve though !) apart from changing plugs after getting the car of the trailer it behaved all day, so it was only checking fluids and wheel torque settings so I didn't spend much time with the car - also I parked it on the tarmac to try and keep tyres cleanish till they cooled down - tow car and other bits were parked in the top paddock . Will you be going to snet ? If you are, I'll mail you my mobile numbern and come back to the car.
enjoyed the day, but I'm getting frustrated with the grp N engine - It's been reliable but hard work with the weight it has to drag around - roll on next year !

[BertMk2]

Bill brought round a video of the races from Lydden last night - that first lap incident doesn't look any better in slo-mo but it did at least let us see what actually happened. I don't think there was a lot anyone could have done to avoid it really - and looking at the video it was lucky nobody else got collected when Govett got spun round.

[graham bahr]

Originally Posted by BertMk2

Bill brought round a video of the races from Lydden last night - that first lap incident doesn't look any better in slo-mo but it did at least let us see what actually happened. I don't think there was a lot anyone could have done to avoid it really - and looking at the video it was lucky nobody else got collected when Govett got spun round.

from where i was i had a good view and i cant remember another race where so many cars got a good start and were so tightly bunched,
racing incident i'd say

[BertMk2]

Originally Posted by graham bahr

from where i was i had a good view and i cant remember another race where so many cars got a good start and were so tightly bunched,
racing incident i'd say

Not sure I'd have wanted your view of it that must have been 'interesting' to say the least, you were right behind the line of 3 across the circuit (Govett, Brent and Ronchetti) when it all went haywire.

As you say though it was a racing incident, not really anything anybody could have done about it, with the cars that tightly bunched all it took was a wobble to trigger the mayhem. Seeing the video only went to further highlight just how lucky it was that nobody else ended up in the tyres or with serious damage.

[Alan Cherry]

Ladies and Gents.
Photos finally posted of the Lydden TRC rounds - see www.adrenalinphotography.com


Alan

[Al Weyman]

Good variety of cars Alan.