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A big thanks to the RAFBF boys, who have sent me a lovely DVD with lots of high quality Pics on it....super stuff
I must say that all of you have excelled in the pic department this year for the 360. Thank you all very much for capturing the "Spirit of the event" as we say in these parts ta C |
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Race 7 - 360MRC 6 Hours.
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I cannot give a blow by blow account of the 6 hours because my spectating was punctuated by several long conversations and I tend to lose track anyway. Also was unable to stay to the end. It was, as we have said terribly disappointing that we lost cars from the previous weekends very wet conditions and later a few star cars following practice acccidents. It was a motley collection of cars that Claire led round to start the third running of race, but before the race got under way the BMW 325 (2) of Climax Motorsport pulled off on the startline as it was depositing fuel and returned to the paddock for rectification. Also the Clan Crusader turned straight back into the pits and we weren't to see it out until the 3rd hour! It was, of course, the Caterhams that took off into the lead although the thought of making them last 6 hours, I think tempered their pace a bit and they maintained close formation and position swapping early on. The rest of the field was led early on by the Ed Simpson Ralliart Mitsubishi Starion (74) with, if I recall correctly, the Rusty Nail VW Golf (56), Ed Simpson (other entry) Mustang (34) and Les Ely BMW 2000 in relatively close attendance. A few shots from early on:- |
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The Climax Motorsport BMW (2) returned to the fray without losing a complete lap (fuel return pipe issue?) and was soon lapping very effectively. In fact apart from the Caterhams, I think it, along with the Les Ely/Neil Wood BMW 2000 (31), were the quickest cars on track and by the end of the first hour, behind 3 of the Caterhams, the Ely car was up to 4th and the 325 was 6th, sandwiching the VW Golf. The 'Tango' Porsche 924 (44) of Mike Bell and Cliff Ryan had emerged the quickest of the 924s and was circulating well in 9th place. We had already lost the Porsche 911SC (18) after 4 laps with driveshaft failure, poor reward for so much effort in getting the car ready. The Silver Arrows 924(32) spent some time in the pits and we didn't see the Toyota MR2 (94) again when it pitted after just 13 laps:-
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A few more from the first hour, as I don't have many of the rest of the race:-
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At the end of the second hour, the Climax Motorsport BMW 325 was lying 3rd neatly splitting the Caterhams into pairs, whilst the 2000 (31) was 6th. The Golf was holding down 7th and Tango was up to 8th. I cannot guarantee that any of the pics represent the period in the race being discussed in the respective posts!:-
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At the end of the 3rd hour the 325 was still holding down 3rd and on the same lap as the 2nd placed Caterham on 71 laps; a superb effort. The Golf had risen to 5th whilst the 2000 had dropped to 7th with Tango in 8th. The RAF Benevolent Fund Teams Mini (95) had been circulating steadily and consistently and was lying 9th, 3 laps behind Tango and the Clan Crusader had finally emerged and completed 9 laps. The Mustang clearly had problems for despite its pace it was down in 13th place having only completed 45 laps:-
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In fact, as the next pics show, the mechanical breakdown of the Mustang brought out the safety car - I should have remembered that. The Mustang, pleasingly was to return to the race but it was a question of survival to the end rather than any hopes for a good placing.
At the end of the 4th hour the Scuderia B.O.G Caterham had moved up to 2nd from 4th, thus demoting the 325 to 4th but the 2000 saloon was up to 5th. BMWs, you see always there or thereabouts!!! I should also mention that despite the loss of both Astons pre race Rikki Cann and his team were still supporting the event with their 325 (99) and at the end of the 4th hour it was running 12th. The very consistent Golf was lying 6th and the equally consistent Tango in 7th and on the same lap. Anyone detecting German reliability here? Whilst the Mustang was struggling, Ed Simpson's no 1 entry, the Mitsubishi Starion was holding down 10th:- Last edited by John Turner; 14 May 2012 at 08:46. Reason: Rectify a factual error! |
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Thank you John. Your summaries and photos (together with all the other photos and links) and the Radio Le Mans commentary podcasts make it possible to relive the whole 6 hour race again from your laptop - in a somewhat warmer environment!
Well done to all the competitors, marshals/officials and spectators for entering into the sprit and culture of this race and that is what 360MRC is really all about. As Claire has already posted in another thread, we've already had two paid entries for 2013! We now have to concentrate on making next year's race bigger and better and also on our 2 hour enduro at Brands Hatch in September. Thanks for the support from you and all at the 10/10ths community. Last edited by johngee; 13 May 2012 at 10:00. |
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At the end of Fifth hour, Caterhams (62 and 6) were lying one - two, the leader (62) 2 laps clear due to less stops since it carried a larger fuel tank. The BMW 325 (2) of Climax Motosrport still holding down an excellent 3rd on the same lap as the closing Caterham (16) of TCS Motorsport. The Golf (56) was lying 5th and Tango was now up to 6th. The Ely BMW 2000 was down to 9th but I don't know why.
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The Ely BMW broke its exhaust manifold and was black flagged due to noise. They welded it up and it came out again.
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Ah, yes, Peter, thanks, I do remember the sound changed!
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So the Alemdent Ltd Caterham (62) came first on the road followed by the Scuderia B.O.G Caterham (6) and the TCS Motorsport Caterham (160, thus disproving unreliability theories. However, I think Claire will tell us that the real winner was the BMW 325 of Climax Motorsport and it certainly was a model of quick consistency as were its immediate pursuers, the Rusty Nail Racing VW Golf and Tango. 12 cars were still running at the end, that final position being taken by Silver Arrows Porsche (32). At least that is how I'm reading the final results page. Well done to all those still running at the end. My last pics:-
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The Clan fuel man assisted with welding the Ely BMW as we didn't need to refuel
Think he might have welded one of the manifold nuts by accident But it improved it enough to get back out, so mission accomplished! |
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John, I take it you may have your Brownie 127 back in your possession after I brought it back from that pikey boy that I flogged it to in Mojacar market ?
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We know that the winning 325 is a very standard car mechanically, but I didn't have time to find out much about the very smart 'Rusty Nail' Golf during the w/end. However, have just read the Production GTI race series regs to find out what it is all about. Very similar to the Porsche 924 PDA championship with limited power (160bhp for 16 valve), standard brakes & gearbox, minimum weight with driver etc..... Another IDEAL car for the 360, as shown by Rusty's pace and reliability. OK, they had to replace pads and at least one tyre during second stop (luckily under SC so saved some time!) but if they had driven with slightly less enthusiasm maybe the originals would have lasted! Having had time to inspect Tango and do some figures, the 924 averaged over 17mpg, the front pads are 2/3 worn after this year AND last years race, (OK, 4hrs last year!) rear shoes perfect, and tyres good to do several more short races or next year's qualifying. So, new pads, order some tyres, change the oil and we are good for next year..... Without more power or the power it should have, the car isn't going to go any quicker, but maybe using the fuel range capability, we could go for two stops or maybe even one? Just needs drivers to be able to do 3hrs without cramp or falling asleep...... |
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Very interesting figures Mike. I haven't had chance to debrief the Silver Arrow yet, but Bistromaths gives me around the same mpg. And I don't think that 924 drivers would be *that* surprised if they saw these consumption figures on the road
Tyres are showing evidence of over-inflation, but will easily do some more races. Once I'd sorted the breather problem we didn't use a drop of oil. No water added all weekend, and the temperature gauge never got to 50% even though it's all totally standard water system (and probably knackered!). Mind you we only did a fraction of your mileage. Another 50bhp would transform the car and make it into a potential winner. 924S or 944 methinks. We will be back next year to try and get a few more laps in! |
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Max, a 944 would be a great addition, although I suspect it would be tad heavier to drive, and harder on tyres and fuel. Mind you, as you say, you'd have more power, a less stressed engine and a bigger contact patch!
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924 Turbo if you can find one. The power of the 944 without the extra weight.
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