Clios - Page 2

PaulCherry · 17 Jun 2002, 22:02 (Ref:315725)

Quote:

Originally posted by Les
Buxton's engine blew and the new one didn't last coming out of the pits.

Buxton's engine blew at the chicane. If there had been a large pack behind, we could have witnessed a rerun of the BTCC round at the chicane as they would not have been able to see anything. Luckily there was n't!

PaulCherry · 17 Jun 2002, 22:05 (Ref:315727)

Buxton again at the chicane:

Les · 18 Jun 2002, 05:42 (Ref:315842)

I first thought he was trying to impersonate one of the trucks - and quite successfully

DavidStHubbins · 18 Jun 2002, 14:24 (Ref:316130)

it looks like that curry finally came back to haunt him...

Martin L · 18 Jun 2002, 16:54 (Ref:316239)

Paul Cherry

Do you have and pics of the MG Maestro race from Thruxton?

PaulCherry · 18 Jun 2002, 17:14 (Ref:316250)

Quote:

Originally posted by Martin L
Paul Cherry - Do you have and pics of the MG Maestro race from Thruxton?

No, sorry I don't.

Jonny Apex · 18 Jun 2002, 17:36 (Ref:316272)

The MGOC race towards the end of the day was a cracker (sorry, didn't get to see the first).

Loads of ding dong action, wild moments and hard racing. The commentator loved it ... and so did the crowds. Brilliant.

Although Huff, Murray, Rivett and Byford four abreast up the hill into the chicane in the first Clio race took some beating.

Cracking little meeting.

Jonny Apex · 27 Jun 2002, 07:57 (Ref:322684)

Brands Indy here we come!

Something in me water says Buxton will end Rivett's 100 per cent record around there. He's got nothing to lose. If not, then Huff or Kirkaldy to get their first win of the season.

Stand back at Paddock ...

Bodysnatcher · 27 Jun 2002, 08:33 (Ref:322706)

I thought it was on the GP circuit...
Paddock's not that dangerous, but since I usually marshal there, I'll be watching closely.

**Stephen Green** · 27 Jun 2002, 08:35 (Ref:322708)

Oh lord, they aren't there for the F3 meeting this weekend are they?

I was the Observer at Post 3 (Paddock Hill Bend) last weekend when a rather errant Jaguar dcided to attack my post! Bugger...

**Stephen Green** · 27 Jun 2002, 08:35 (Ref:322709)

I think it's the Indy circuit this weekend Al.

Bodysnatcher · 27 Jun 2002, 09:00 (Ref:322737)

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Originally posted by Stephen Green
I think it's the Indy circuit this weekend Al.

yeah, I thought so too, and the laps shown for the races at the BRSCC site would support that, just that MST show it as being on the GP circuit that confused me. Silly me, believing MST would have the gospel version.
Whatever - will be watching CL 10's closely. Kirkcaldy's due a win.

**Stephen Green** · 27 Jun 2002, 09:27 (Ref:322752)

Best you avoid Roger on 4A then. He always gets a roller!

Les · 30 Jun 2002, 21:01 (Ref:324743)

Not a very nice race weekend - again we had incident.
from Renault......

Total Control Racing’s Templeman had taken full advantage of his NGK Laser Platinum Pole Position to lead the 27-car field through the opening corners of the race. However, exiting the tight, left-hand Graham Hill Bend, his car spun into the middle of the track. Most of the field made it by but Smith was not so lucky and his Crisps Garage Racing/INS/Boardcraft Clio struck Templeman’s at high speed. Boulevard Team Racing team-mates Martin Johnson (Alford) and Hamish Gordon (Tunbridge Wells) then also spun off the track into the barriers avoiding Templeman’s stricken car. Holfeld F1 Components’ Eoin Murray (Dublin) also clipped it, damaging his Clio. Neither he nor Gordon were able to take the restart, some 90 minutes later. Templeman and Smith were both taken to hospital nearby for treatment, the latter being kept in overnight.

The last I heard they thought Bob had hurt his arm.
Get well soon both of you.

Les · 30 Jun 2002, 21:02 (Ref:324744)

Renault didn't mention that Jason's car went up in flames which was pretty worrying as I saw Jason get out but not Bob.

Peter Scillitoe · 30 Jun 2002, 21:48 (Ref:324762)

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Originally posted by Les
Renault didn't mention that Jason's car went up in flames which was pretty worrying as I saw Jason get out but not Bob.

I understand that one driver had a broken arm and loss of sight in one eye (latter probably temporary and due to shock), whilst other driver had smoke inhalation and minor burns. A very horrific accident which I saw from beginning to end as I was based on Post 8 where the incident occurred.

AndyF · 30 Jun 2002, 22:14 (Ref:324766)

Shame to see the championship spoilt by these big accidents. Hopefully the next round will be a safe one.

**bella** · 30 Jun 2002, 23:04 (Ref:324786)

it's a tribute to the safety of the series that those cars came out that mangled (especially templeman's), yet both drivers were relatively intact. there was very little to bring back to the tcr truck...

Ian-S · 1 Jul 2002, 01:41 (Ref:324826)

A very big pat on the back to all the marshalls involved, they did as ever an excellent job of getting the flames out.

**Stephen Green** · 1 Jul 2002, 07:23 (Ref:324897)

There were a couple of nasty F Renault accidents down near me (Clark Curve) not to mention the big F3 shunt there as well in the main race!

The guys on Post 8 with Peter (three of them Silverstone marshals by the way) did an excellent job in getting the fire under control so quickly. Shows that British Marshals training is still up there with the best in the world!

PaulCherry · 1 Jul 2002, 09:14 (Ref:324966)

Quote:

Originally posted by bella
it's a tribute to the safety of the series that those cars came out that mangled (especially templeman's), yet both drivers were relatively intact. there was very little to bring back to the tcr truck...

I agree. They are very strong little cars (they need to be!)

THR · 2 Jul 2002, 23:34 (Ref:326225)

wow that sounds like hell of a weekend!
does anyone know when its on tv? any of it? cos thruxton is brill!! and we go there.. so want tips!

BennyBoy1978 · 5 Jul 2002, 12:16 (Ref:327638)

Does anyone know how much a season in the Clio cup costs?

Les · 5 Jul 2002, 20:08 (Ref:327905)

depends on the type of team you go for. A good team will charge £40K.

**Craig** · 5 Jul 2002, 20:13 (Ref:327907)

And what will TCR charge ?

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