Swinging Sixties

Kyle Tilley · 19 Aug 2007, 00:09 (Ref:1991615)

Hi all my 1st post on here, my Dad and I recently bought an MG B, currently looking at championships to enter it in. The Swinging Sixties one has caught our eye, but in the regs available off the site it doesn't really say what you can and cant do - anyone on here able to clarify this or let me know what their running?

Ta

Kyle

midgetman · 19 Aug 2007, 06:53 (Ref:1991748)

Hi Kyle, good to see you here - so your Dad couldn't resist it then? I'll find what I've got and drop it over to the Wheelers one Wednesday, but others on here will know better than me.

Max

Kyle Tilley · 19 Aug 2007, 10:59 (Ref:1991899)

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Originally Posted by midgetman

Hi Kyle, good to see you here - so your Dad couldn't resist it then? I'll find what I've got and drop it over to the Wheelers one Wednesday, but others on here will know better than me.

Max

Hi Max, no Dad couldn't resist it - not sure Mum's too happy about it though

It's a standard class car that was built for the Cockshoot championship - ideally we wanted to keep it as it is for a little while at least.

zefarelly · 19 Aug 2007, 07:08 (Ref:1991753)

most regs say

If its not written here, assume you can't do it

99% of people do what they want and argue the toss later, IF they ever get rumbled !!!

simon drabble · 19 Aug 2007, 07:59 (Ref:1991772)

at the risk of sounding like a scratched record if its a pre 65 one I would suggest building it to FIA spec - might cost little more in the short run but opens the door to a lot more in the long run. Terence Bower should be able to steer you pretty well as to what you can and cant do

**Adam43** · 19 Aug 2007, 11:48 (Ref:1991935)

What a coincidence, my Dad and I (!) have also recently bought an MGB (!), used to be a Cockshoot car (!), and are thinking of doing the Swinging Sixties(!). In fact we are thinking of entering the race at Silverstone in September.

My main concern was what tyres were eligible for the Swinging Sixties. Lots of slicks came with the car...

Kyle, where did you get the car from?

**Tim Falce** · 19 Aug 2007, 11:55 (Ref:1991938)

There aren't many regulations which is probably what makes it a very popular series. The regs can be found here.

Kyle Tilley · 19 Aug 2007, 13:21 (Ref:1992009)

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Originally Posted by falcemob

There aren't many regulations which is probably what makes it a very popular series. The regs can be found here.

Those are the regs which we have - only reason we queried about the engines was because it says "cars must maintain their original engine type" - which makes it sound like pretty much anything goes within the class sizes

**Tim Falce** · 19 Aug 2007, 13:26 (Ref:1992015)

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Originally Posted by Kyle Tilley

Those are the regs which we have - only reason we queried about the engines was because it says "cars must maintain their original engine type" - which makes it sound like pretty much anything goes within the class sizes

Yep, that's about it, like I said it's what makes it so popular. I'm sure Torquewench will be along at some point to give you some more info.

GORDON STREETER · 19 Aug 2007, 18:44 (Ref:1992178)

Terence will supply you with a 2 lt engine (but don't tell anyone)

Moosehead · 19 Aug 2007, 21:42 (Ref:1992325)

Highly recommend the Swinging Sixties Series. Great club, very friendly (both organisers & drivers) and sensible driving - no banger racing!!

Rules are pretty open so some cars are fairly highly modded but as long as you realise that when you enter you can't complain later. However, not all cars are,there are also some FIA spec cars and some very standard.

Why not come along to Silverstone on Saturday and see for yourself.

terence · 20 Aug 2007, 06:38 (Ref:1992494)

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Originally Posted by Moosehead

Highly recommend the Swinging Sixties Series. Great club, very friendly (both organisers & drivers) and sensible driving - no banger racing!!

Rules are pretty open so some cars are fairly highly modded but as long as you realise that when you enter you can't complain later. However, not all cars are,there are also some FIA spec cars and some very standard.

Why not come along to Silverstone on Saturday and see for yourself.

I,ll go along with that.It is probably one of the best series in the UK for these cars.The fairness of the reg,s should be very attractive to the Likes of MGBs etc:I like the section that States"1950s onwards",so doe,s that mean that MGBs can run 2.1Ltr?

esper · 20 Aug 2007, 09:07 (Ref:1992568)

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Originally Posted by terence bower

I,ll go along with that.It is probably one of the best series in the UK for these cars.The fairness of the reg,s should be very attractive to the Likes of MGBs etc:I like the section that States"1950s onwards",so doe,s that mean that MGBs can run 2.1Ltr?

one for your stroker cranks!!!!!

terence · 20 Aug 2007, 16:30 (Ref:1992893)

Not you as well,

terence · 20 Aug 2007, 05:44 (Ref:1992476)

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Originally Posted by GORDON STREETER

Terence will supply you with a 2 lt engine (but don't tell anyone)

Oye,I heard that!!

**Adam43** · 18 Aug 2008, 20:15 (Ref:2271169)

Which Hewitt car have you bought? I wonder if it was the one that I saw when we picked up ours? I believe John was in the swinging sixties race at Oulton. We weren't there, work is rather taking over my life at the moment, but are out at Cadwell.

That reminds me, I should ring John to let him know all went well at Anglesey.

terence · 18 Aug 2008, 20:58 (Ref:2271197)

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Originally Posted by AdamAshmore

Which Hewitt car have you bought? I wonder if it was the one that I saw when we picked up ours? I believe John was in the swinging sixties race at Oulton. We weren't there, work is rather taking over my life at the moment, but are out at Cadwell.

That reminds me, I should ring John to let him know all went well at Anglesey.

Work has taken over-------------for a year!!!

**Adam43** · 18 Aug 2008, 21:36 (Ref:2271206)

Pretty much, yes!

Although we've done a few meetings, when the car has been running!

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