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Always good for some fun, here's the New Zealander who recently joined the Russian army.
First pic on his approach to the Mini starting grid...(he eventually found it) second threewheeling his Elite through the chicane. |
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21 Sep 2009, 14:22 (Ref:2545067) | #78 | ||
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Listening to Goodwood Radio as everyone fought to leave I was pleased to hear a commentator say that for he, the Chichester cup stood out as a crowd pleaser. Formula Junior is often the poor relation at the prestigious events. Two questions though, one car overtook (I think) before the line after the safety car went in and later the leader was overtaken under waved yellows - yet not a peep from the C of C....??
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21 Sep 2009, 14:23 (Ref:2545071) | #79 | |
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The nose has become known as a 'Costin Nose' and under the old FIA papers system only the cars that could prove that they had it in period could use it, but under the new HTP system my understanding is that any Elite could use it as a 'Costin Nose Rep' to FIA appx k regs. Not sure that it makes any difference other than at Le Mans with a 4:2 diff etc.......DAD10 runs a Costin nose, no door frames or windscreen frame as per its period spec.
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Thank you to Delta for his hospitality on the night of the ball for all lost souls!
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21 Sep 2009, 14:30 (Ref:2545078) | #81 | |
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From where I was watching the Chichester Cup, many cars (at least 4) put the hammer down exiting the chicane, passing many cars, notwithstanding,
1. SC and yellow on the post prior to the chicane, 2. Yellow shown at the post after the chicane (and maybe an SC board which I could not see due to my vantage point), and 3. Slow cars with drivers with their hand in the air. Marcus in the commentary box was shocked, as were many spectators, and it was rather fortunate that a number of nasty rear-end shunts were avoided through emergency application of brakes. |
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21 Sep 2009, 14:39 (Ref:2545086) | #82 | |
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it seems FJ has a potential 'problemette' which needs nipping in the bud. theres already been one notable retiree this season due to driving standards.
on the whole (I heard briefings were frank and authoritive?) I think driving standards where pretty good. |
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The last time I said that FJ is getting more like FF I was shot down in flames - however it seems more people are coming round to my way of thinking - goodness at this rate you lot will all start wanting a Mk2 Jaguar as well!
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We actually left after the safety car came in (had to catch a ferry and found it a good moment to avoid the crowds), so I did not see what actually happened but if it is clear (from TV footage) who/which car violated the rules, wouldn't that be a reason for not inviting them again? Probably a more effective measure than a stop and go penalty. |
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21 Sep 2009, 15:25 (Ref:2545144) | #85 | ||
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well to be fair I am only basing this on the comments here as I must have gone by then as well... I dont know how to load photo's but going through my phone I suddenly found one of the women who was naked apart from fairy cakes - was she an actor or just over imbibed in the Cliquot tent?
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Could this be similar to when the Vulcan had a hiatus in it's CAA licence? Glad the Tin Triangle impressed folks. I'll point TVOC forum over here. They like positive noises. |
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21 Sep 2009, 15:31 (Ref:2545157) | #87 | ||
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from what I heard it was a matter of money. There was simply not enough of it to keep the Vimy airworthy.
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21 Sep 2009, 15:36 (Ref:2545165) | #88 | ||
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it woudl be fair to say that it was a show stopper on both Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday I was with a great friend who saw active duty in the Falklands and it was the first time he had seen it fly since....
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It literally stopped the show on Saturday (the ongoing race was cut short) but on Sunday the TT went on. But it was a truly majestic sight, especially the full throttle move which may have deafened a few unwary visitors.. Here it is.
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21 Sep 2009, 16:42 (Ref:2545212) | #91 | |
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I was amazed by how slowly it could fly. A friend later told me that this characteristic was one of the design objectives.
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My wife was not a fan, till they met. Her only words for the duration of the display were: "How can something that big be that graceful?"
The TVOC folk are complaining the racing cars interfered with the sound on their video of her display!!! |
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I had a most enjoyable weekend. Both races were real crackers with some great battles. Keith Ahlers had the power advantage in the Morgan over my Elite but I was able to carry more speed in a few places and gave him a good race. The Mini race was just brilliant fun. I seemed to be down on power on a couple of cars on the straights but had a few great battles. We seemed to change places every lap and I ran as high as second but finished 5th. Given how competitive it was and how close the racing was I think it was a real credit to all out there that there wasn't a lot of paint traded. The whole weekend was just superb. I thought I was the only person in a Russian military uniform and then blow me down if I don't bump into 5 guys dressed in Russian uniforms as the event was coming to a close last night. Now onto Spa. Two of the best weekends in the year in a row. Wow! |
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If you want I could try to organise a Kazakh uniform for next year ....(or Kyrgyz, Uzbek or Tajik for that matter, including one of the aircraft carriers they use on their head. )
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And how can something so graceful and beautiful be designed to kill so many people in one go. My old man was an airframe fitter for the other 'V' bomber the Handley Page Victor and I think working on that and other wartime killing machines during the 2nd world war drove him to drink especially as he supported the Russian Communist regime, he never could get his head around it. Years ago at an air display at Radlett I once saw the Victor actually perform aerobatics including the Loop the Loop, amazing sight.
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re Zefarelly's comment on Simca, car is actually a Matra Bonnet Djet 5s, Renault 8 Gordini engine (1108cc), the owner, Henrick is Danish. Thought Patch v. sporting in Brooklands race
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Can I suggest that next time you let a "celebrity" drive your mini, you show them how to open the bonnet They obviously have people to do those things for them on TV! |
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Loads of Goodwood results and photos:
Brooklands Trophy Race Results/Photos http://www.sportscardigest.com/2009-...ts-and-photos/ Lavant Cup Results/Photos http://www.sportscardigest.com/2009-...ts-and-photos/ Goodwood Trophy Results/Photos http://www.sportscardigest.com/2009-...ts-and-photos/ Sir Stirling 80th Birthday Tribute http://www.sportscardigest.com/2009-...thday-tribute/ Madgwick Cup Results/Photos http://www.sportscardigest.com/2009-...ts-and-photos/ St Mary's Trophy Results/Photos http://www.sportscardigest.com/2009-...ts-and-photos/ Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy http://www.sportscardigest.com/2009-...ts-and-photos/ |
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I stand corrected, I knew about the engine and have known Henrik for a few years now, he also has a pretty rare Sabre in his fleet, although his Cortina GT has moved to Holland I believe
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