Donington 25 March - Chris Y's Debut! - Page 2

**Craig** · 14 Mar 2001, 21:41 (Ref:71189)

Three cheers from Sparky! I trust you'll have it ready in time for you to venture out to Silverstone this weekend, sir ? Should be a great first few weeks of the season I reckon

Sparky · 14 Mar 2001, 21:54 (Ref:71201)

Let's hope so!

The way I see it, I'll be finishing the bodywork prep tomorrow, getting everything in primer, and possibly even painting the yellow bits...

Friday will be painting the rest; all the red bits, black interior and black/undersealed underside. I've also got to check and adjust all the suspension geometry, after my pushyou/pullme efforts today

And fit some rear negative camber brackets too!

Assuming I've got that far by Friday evening, I'll be spending Saturday in the depths of Northamptonshire with this bunch of nutters that I know, so that I can put it all back together on Sunday afternoon, new bumper, grille, etc, ready for Chris and Maisie to collect Sunday night!

Here's hopin'!

**Craig** · 14 Mar 2001, 21:56 (Ref:71202)

Woohoo!

And you'll be at Donny next weekend too, I take it ?

I presume there's practice on Saturday 24th ? As i've got this Saturday off, I presume i'll be working next Saturday

If i'm not, i'll try to get along to practice too

Chris Y · 14 Mar 2001, 23:00 (Ref:71237)

Excellent news Sparkster!

Sorry for the late reply

I've been buried in designing my own website, which I find really, really tedious

Anyway - I think after reading the report on what you've done, I've just gained the confidence to go that little bit deeper into Redgate corner! I just hope there's enough runoff

Can I also suggesto to any spectators that they not stand at the entrance to Redgate. Last time there were people there (Woody and Lorny) I waved to them and nearly visited the grandstand on my way out of the circuit

Sorry for giving you loads of work to do bloke, I really hope you can get it all done in time (you've done fantastically well so far!) - feel free to leave any non-essential bits for me to do..

Looking forward to the weekend now, and Really looking forward to the first race. Time to get some more stickers organised...

Lorna · 14 Mar 2001, 23:08 (Ref:71244)

Quote:

Originally posted by Chris Y

We'll all be trying not to exist until you've had some coffee and woken up

I'm going to bring several crates of Redbull I think

Sounds like a great idea, Chris! With the several crates of Redbull I will bring, I may manage to say hello to people

Carrie · 14 Mar 2001, 23:08 (Ref:71245)

Quote:

Originally posted by Chris Y
Can I also suggesto to any spectators that they not stand at the entrance to Redgate. Last time there were people there (Woody and Lorny) I waved to them and nearly visited the grandstand on my way out of the circuit

So, where would you suggest we stand that'll be the least likely place for you to spin off if you get the sudden urge to wave to us during the race

Chris Y · 15 Mar 2001, 01:27 (Ref:71285)

How about the bar?

Or possibly the car park?

Just kidding

I don't mind where you go.. Chances are when it gets right down to it, I probably will be too busy concentrating on the other cars to notice any spectators

redshoes · 15 Mar 2001, 18:33 (Ref:71428)

Quote:

Originally posted by Chris Y
Can I also suggesto to any spectators that they not stand at the entrance to Redgate. Last time there were people there (Woody and Lorny) I waved to them and nearly visited the grandstand on my way out of the circuit

Well if you're daft enough to try to wave and turn the corner at the same time

Nuff respect to RickP who managed to spot me and wave whilst I was in the grandstand today

Chris Y · 15 Mar 2001, 19:58 (Ref:71454)

Blimey that bloke's got good eyesight...

Incidentally, I'm led to believe Rick was the birthday boy today, so:

HAPPY xxth BIRTHDAY RICK!

Chris Y · 16 Mar 2001, 20:53 (Ref:71763)

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, Craig and Invader! (sorry

)

The Deoraby race day at Donington on the 25th of March is officially on. Just got the final instructions in the post, including tickets and all that..

Here's the timetable:

Qualifying:
Alfa Romeo Classes A-E 0900-0915
Star of the Midlands FF1600 0925-0940
VW Racing Cup 0950-1005
Alfa Romeo Class F 1015-1030
Maranello Ferrari Challenge 1040-1055
Fulda Fiats! 1105-1120
Mighty Minis! 1130-1145
Le Mans Auto-Italia 1155-1210
Super Mighty Minis 1220-1235

Races:
Alfa Romeo Classes A-E 1320 - 10 laps
VW Racing Cup Race 1 1350 - 10 laps
Star of the Midlands FF1600 1420 - 10 laps
Alfa Romeo Class F 1450 - 10 laps
Maranello Ferrari Challenge 1520 - 12 laps
VW Racing Cup Race 21550 - 10 laps
Fulda Fiats! 1620 - 10 laps
Mighty Minis! 1650 - 10 laps
Le Mans Auto-Italia 1720 - 12 laps
Super Mighty Minis 1750 - 12 laps

And here is an entry sheet for the Mighty Minis..

Sparky · 16 Mar 2001, 21:05 (Ref:71764)

Wa-Hey!

Minis are GO!!!

...Just as well I've nearly finished Voggie then!

All painted, cage re-installed, extinguisher hooked up, doors re-hung (and they open!) grille, arches, lights, bumper, bonnet & catches - all on!

I've just got to re-adjust the suspension and steering, underseal inside the wings and under the sill, and dust off the rest of the car, and it's all yours Chris!

(By the way, I noticed the Mini race isn't until ten to five - Lorny should be awake by then!

)

WoodyTJ · 17 Mar 2001, 12:01 (Ref:71880)

And we wondered if you knew what you was doing!?!?!?!

4.50pm ouch .... think we will all be asleep again by then.

Lorna · 17 Mar 2001, 14:22 (Ref:71921)

11.30am?!?!?!?!?!?

That means I will be able to get about 3 hours sleep I reckon.

Chris, forget the Red Bulls, bring some brown and some white paint to paint eyes on my eyelids

Carrie · 17 Mar 2001, 22:35 (Ref:72052)

4:50 - if it's anything like Silverstone was today at that time then I'll be frozen to a section of grass somewhere and far too cold to be aware of anything that might be going on on the track!!!!

Danielsun · 18 Mar 2001, 16:35 (Ref:72371)

You're not far wrong there, Carrie, although at least with Donington you can sit in your car and watch the action from the Old Hairpin.

I'll definitely be there, as I don't have to work. Oh how wonderful!!

Sparky · 19 Mar 2001, 00:53 (Ref:72599)

There goes a very happy Mini owner!

Chris and Maisie have just left this dark corner of Suffolk (I'm even further east than Snetterton!

) with a very shiny and straight-looking Mighty Mini in tow!

Those guys are committed - or at least they should be!

I suspect they're not going to be home in sunny Glossop until at least 4 a.m. !!!

Thanks for visiting guys! (And thanks for the kind words about the Mini - I did my best - It was a labour of love!)

JUST DON'T BEND IT!!!

RickP:Clio51 · 19 Mar 2001, 18:43 (Ref:72753)

You mean that none of you are coming to Monza??????
Lorna?
Woody?
The weather forecast is 17 degrees and Sunny...

Gutted!

Thanks for the birthday wishes Chris, and yes Redshoes I thought it was a bloody good spot as well, especially as the vibration of the engine (to which my seat is bolted) means the eyes don't work too good after a while!

Take any good pictures? Me and Mr Wiseman might be in the market for some!

Seriously, good luck Chris, I expect an update to Monza on the text msg! (Woody? or should I say Deserter? has my mobile no.)

Cheers

RickP:Clio51

Lorna · 19 Mar 2001, 19:05 (Ref:72759)

Mr 51: If you would like to fund my travelling expenses, I'll be there because the weather sounds very inviting as well as watching you race, of course

(sorry Chris

)

We'll be thinking of you and hope you get the results you need.

WoodyTJ · 19 Mar 2001, 19:12 (Ref:72762)

Rick, like Lorna I'll be supporting you every inch of the way.

Sunny weather ...... raining Donny ..... such choices!

Les · 19 Mar 2001, 19:35 (Ref:72783)

I'm sure there must be a way we can all sneak down to Monza. I mean 4 of us can sit in the car - won't take up any room will we girls!!!

Aaahhh sun, warmth, motor racing... heaven

Chris Y · 19 Mar 2001, 19:38 (Ref:72784)

Grr. Trying to steal my new fan club eh? eh? Grrrr....

I'll text message you so long as you text message me, Mr. Clio51

As for the trip back from Stowmarket? We got back at 6:30am.. Put the Mini and the trailer in the garage, and then I shot off home to fall unconscious for an hour and wake up this morning feeling like the floor of a Nissan Sunny taxi

But.. it was well worth it! Thanks Sparky

**Craig** · 19 Mar 2001, 19:49 (Ref:72792)

Don't worry Chris, i'll be there!

Cannot make it to Sunday lunchtime now sadly, but i'll be there for the race!

BTW, anyone told you you're mad before ?!

Maisie · 19 Mar 2001, 19:51 (Ref:72796)

I was going to post at great length about how fantastic the Mini looks, but ... urgh

I've been awake pretty much solidly since I got up to watch the Grand Prix, barring a couple of hours in the passenger seat, and I can't believe I'm still awake.

I might add that a certain Mr Y didn't bother his arse to get out of bed for the F1, which is his tough luck since the video tape broke, so we have no copy. Does anyone have a copy to lend the lazy sod?

RickP:Clio51 · 20 Mar 2001, 09:39 (Ref:72971)

Contrast and compare:

http://www.meto.gov.uk/worldcity/milan.html

http://www.meto.gov.uk/ukcity/nottingham.html

And still they desert me...

Gutted.

RickP

Marshal · 20 Mar 2001, 11:09 (Ref:72985)

I think I might venture up to Donnington on Sunday (in a spectating capacity as I can't face the early start what with the hour changing) where can we meet up?

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