Track & Race Lydden

Rod Birley · 4 May 2005, 17:19 (Ref:1293000)

As promised the Track and Race championship rounds at Lydden on 21st May will see split grids. The likely format is classes A and C in one pair of races, and B, D and E in the other pair. By popular demand there will be untimed practice at the start of the morning, at least 3 x 15 minute seesions (£50 total) to assist the new drivers and people with new cars or re-built cars. Entry forms are available from Claire. Don't wait until the last minute, enter now.

mig · 4 May 2005, 18:15 (Ref:1293061)

Yet again another cracking race at Silverstone.Congratulations to Rod on his 400 wins.Has anyone worked out how the points are at this early stage and is there testing before the race in France and if so does anyone have any information.

Minicross424 · 4 May 2005, 19:29 (Ref:1293112)

Well done Rod.
I will be at lydden to cheer you lot on.

Rod Birley · 4 May 2005, 20:33 (Ref:1293167)

Testing at Croix is on the Friday, contact either Claire or BARC HQ. Thanks for the good wishes mig, points are on my website (not confirmed yet, only a guide) but it shows Peter Wilkinson and Bill Richards are making the early running, with Nick Williamson close behind.

Shawn · 5 May 2005, 20:04 (Ref:1293945)

Quote:

Originally Posted by mig

.Has anyone worked out how the points are at this early stage and is there testing before the race in France and if so does anyone have any information.

Check out Rods website. They can be found at the bottom the 2005 Calendar page and although they are unofficial we think they are pretty accurate.
Alternatively click this link
http://www.rodbirley.com/2005_Calendar.htm

andypipe · 6 May 2005, 13:45 (Ref:1294405)

Engine still not gonna be ready so looks like I'm a spectator again. Do you get points for that as I could win the championship that way

Rod Birley · 6 May 2005, 16:34 (Ref:1294492)

Bad news Andy. There are some additional awards this year at each round, such as "best prepared car" and "driver of the race".

djinvicta · 6 May 2005, 21:00 (Ref:1294648)

Rod; Pete will be at Lydden, am sending form today; watch your rear on raceday!! Im watching racing elsewhere that weekend so cant be there; but he wont let the side down! Dave

peter thurston · 7 May 2005, 18:12 (Ref:1295209)

To save any confusion DJ does mean the back of your car !!!

andypipe · 17 May 2005, 19:12 (Ref:1303172)

Can anyone inform me of the timetable for Saturday

Eric Falce · 17 May 2005, 20:55 (Ref:1303238)

May miss Lydden,engine in pieces and still cant find the cause of the oil leak,no sump pressure,rear main oil seal and sump gasket perfect(normal twin cam weak points),plus have a business meeting in Brum tomorrow,will see when I get back.

djinvicta · 17 May 2005, 21:15 (Ref:1303252)

Ecktic; you sound good mates with racing59!

chezza · 17 May 2005, 21:15 (Ref:1303253)

Yes a timetable would be useful...with Sam being unable to compete til he has the all clear from the docs we're at a loose end this weekend so are thinking of coming down.

Eric Falce · 17 May 2005, 21:26 (Ref:1303266)

But I have a spare engine,maybe,commonly known as an imminent engine,that is when you enquire if it is ready ,it's imminent.

Rod Birley · 17 May 2005, 21:26 (Ref:1303268)

Practice from 11 am, lunch break 12.20 to 1.20, racing from 1.30 ( 8 races), should all be finished by 4.30 (famous last words!!) followed by prize giving. There is a bit of untimed practice (testing) from 9 am. The latest entry list shows 15 single seaters, 35 T&R saloons, 14 sports and saloons.

djinvicta · 17 May 2005, 21:30 (Ref:1303275)

Rod; the only one youve got to watch is Pete diving down your inside at Paddock..

Rod Birley · 17 May 2005, 21:35 (Ref:1303283)

OK, I will adjust my mirrors accordingly.

djinvicta · 17 May 2005, 21:36 (Ref:1303286)

Didnt realise youd fitted them!

djinvicta · 17 May 2005, 21:41 (Ref:1303293)

Must be worried then!

chezza · 17 May 2005, 21:55 (Ref:1303303)

Thanks for that...we will arrive with plenty of time, and not miss the first race this time!!

chezza · 20 May 2005, 20:11 (Ref:1305673)

Doesn't look as though Sam and I will be coming after all...he's whinging about the weather.

Rod Birley · 21 May 2005, 06:32 (Ref:1305856)

Leave the whimp at home, it will be sunny!!!

Rod Birley · 21 May 2005, 06:33 (Ref:1305857)

P.S. the last post was written by Sue, back from mule trekking in the Grand Canyon.

Rod Birley · 21 May 2005, 06:34 (Ref:1305858)

Besides which you can always sit in your car on Dover Slope and watch everything.

Rod Birley · 21 May 2005, 20:08 (Ref:1306326)

Well it stayed sunny, at least during practice and the races. Good close racing particularly in the second classes B,D and E race. Five drivers fighting for second place all race long, eventually finished in the order Weatherley, Brent (demon last lap move), Richards, Govett. The race winner was Nick Williamson. Driver of the day awards went to Steve Weatherley and Leigh Franklin who somehow squeezed past Ray Barrow on the lastlap of the A and C race. Well done to Lee McNair who not only drove well but picked up the best prepared car award. Good stuff.
Pity Mr.Thurston's gearbox broke.

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