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Sportscars 1968 - 1985 | 0 | 0% | |
Sportscars Up to 1985 | 0 | 0% | |
GT 1968 - 1985 | 0 | 0% | |
GT Up to 1985 | 0 | 0% | |
Saloons 1968 - 1985 | 0 | 0% | |
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29 Jun 2009, 13:04 (Ref:2493275) | #276 | ||
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Cool. This is what the old SUNBAC meeting used to be.
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29 Jun 2009, 13:43 (Ref:2493293) | #277 | ||
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have you not got this race in the Birkett?
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29 Jun 2009, 13:46 (Ref:2493297) | #278 | ||
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The Birketts a relay, this is meant to be an endurance race. More like Britcar, I suppose, but for older cars.
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29 Jun 2009, 14:00 (Ref:2493309) | #279 | ||
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I thought the birkett you could run as many (or few) cars as you wish. For what its worth I think you will have to be more focused on what is eligible as a "race what ya brung" 68-85 will end up with a scrappy grid.
What was the eligibility of Willhire as this seems to be the nearest historical race as I see it? |
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29 Jun 2009, 14:08 (Ref:2493314) | #280 | ||
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hmmm I cannot see agreement on this, so I'd better duck out for now; a bit of work then off to Spa on Thursday anyway :-)
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29 Jun 2009, 14:11 (Ref:2493315) | #281 | ||
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Simon scrappy grid or not i don't care this is going to be the "alternative 6 hour"
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29 Jun 2009, 14:22 (Ref:2493322) | #282 | ||
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[QUOTE=simon drabble;2493309 For what its worth I think you will have to be more focused on what is eligible as a "race what ya brung" 68-85 will end up with a scrappy grid. [/QUOTE]
Define "scrappy". Do you mean varied? Le Mans has a pretty varied (or is it scrappy?) grid, and always has had. This concept is deliberately aimed at attracting as wide a participation as possible, within reasonable limits, so that mainstream competitors are not frightened off by a few "hot rods". We can't all race E-Types, Chevron B8s, ex Works Alfa GTAs etc. etc. but that doesn't mean we don't want to enjoy the challenge of a 6 hour race. |
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29 Jun 2009, 14:45 (Ref:2493339) | #283 | ||
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I think you are missing the point - I am saying you need a coherent theme linking the cars - the Willhire was pretty much club level and the "Britcar" of its day. That is why I asked what the regs were to that.
If you are a 1968 MGBGT or even a Cortina Mk2 in fairly standard form do you want to be racing with a full all out Porsche Open 911? Equally the amount of prep required to make a car last 6 hours (and run 2 hours between fuel stops) already puts it to the upper end of club... |
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Simon, I agree that the standard of prep required will be pretty high in order to last but I don't see many Porsche Open cars racing as not that many of those will be pre 85, and turbos probably won't be allowed. It is also probable that standard shape bodyshells will be required (although alternative materials may yet be allowed), along with original engine type and induction system to ensure that no bubble arched, be-winged monsters frighten everyone else off. The regs and eligibility are not finalised yet but this is all contributing to the thought process, I'm sure. |
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29 Jun 2009, 15:24 (Ref:2493363) | #285 | |
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Ahh, now I see that I'm not eligible not only because my car is over 3.5litres its also too young!!
Somewhat disapointed in the direction this is going. If you go back to the first page of the thread you will see that both Podd and myself were looking at a way of having and enduro style event not necessarily an alternative 6 hour (yes I know that is the thread title!!). We discussed the possibility of splitting the race into two 3hour segments in order to allow running repairs etc and also to enable other races to take place in between the segments to help pay the way for the meeting. Not everyone wants to have a shared drive, I don't like the idea of anyone driving my car and I'm not keen on driving anyone elses and hence I would rather do the race(s) by myself. |
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29 Jun 2009, 15:26 (Ref:2493364) | #286 | ||
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The Willhire was prod saloons.
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29 Jun 2009, 16:03 (Ref:2493396) | #287 | ||
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Seems there's already an endurance for Sports and GT cars so it may be just as well to stick with saloons?
http://tentenths.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116771 |
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29 Jun 2009, 16:20 (Ref:2493415) | #288 | ||
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You know it makes sense.
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29 Jun 2009, 17:10 (Ref:2493439) | #290 | ||
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Yes but the second one is sports prototypes surely?
Anyway in the car type etc. poll the current majority favour sports/gt/saloons mixed. http://tentenths.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116757 |
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Chevrons and merlyns etc?
But yes there's certainly more openings for sports cars. |
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I would have thought there is more than enough in the way of Roadsport type events through-out the UK,just about every Organizer has some series or other.I think its a perfect opportunity to offer the Saloon boys a chance.[And I dont own one,so I cannot be accused of having my own interest's in mind!]
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Personally I think the only real criteria for this event is bums in seats. Although an upper capacity limit may encourage more of the budget end cars (smaller engine = lower costs). Ultimately it would be up to any organiser to decide the regs.
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And also a roadster,a friend has owned and raced it since it was last used in the Willhire in 88,its still in the same colour scheme as well!
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I presume MG's are so versatile that they are prod saloons as well.....!!!
I am too young to really remember but family friends who were very involved with the Willhire tell me it was a great "clubman's" race Although outside of my normal racing car period I would consider running a car for this - an Alfa 2000 GTV seems to be the perfect tool - cheap, reliable and in 2000 litre form if they are not too badly penalized on the weight could be quite a competitive car. I presume Yoki's would be allowed given the eligible years? |
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Ah, I'll say it before anyone else - a 'B' appears in the thread! In fact, there were several in the Austosport 3 hours event which is why I said 'no' to just sports prototypes in that race; it was an eclectic mix. However, I agree that a 'Willhire' style grid would be appropriate, and as you say it's a numbers game - clearly it needs to attract sufficient numbers to make it viable.
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Yes John,they crop up everywhere! Simon,Yoko's are in list 1B so they are eligible.
There were even Skodas grinding around,with some amazing results,one car did the whole event[89,I think] on one set of brake pads and no other maintenance! |
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