lydden winter series - Page 6

Cujo · 31 Dec 2008, 12:52 (Ref:2363294)

Thanks KA

What time does the action get underway?

Elio · 31 Dec 2008, 13:11 (Ref:2363304)

A few more Mods than I anticipated, and a few less Stock Hatch. (Can`t be a bad thing!!!).

"Kudos" to Mr TW for posting this up.

OK, so now we know where we stand. Based on this I will show, as I expect most others on this board will. I don`t think there are too many "casual" speccies that browse this that will have been put off by a small entry. I guess at around 50p per car the entry price is still a little pricey,... but given the time of year beggars can`t be choosers I guess.....

The only other snag is who ACTUALLY shows on the day. If the posted entry list turns into a J Tucker entry list then by mid-morning on the 3rd there could well be something resembling an Angry Mob at Lydden!!

BOY BLUNDER · 31 Dec 2008, 13:33 (Ref:2363310)

Well i shall be there,yes not a big entry but,it's winter rx that has'nt been at lydden for a while.Happy new year to all that no me,and come and say hello to me and gnomex,(shame hog not there) on the startline.

BB....

King Arthur · 31 Dec 2008, 13:44 (Ref:2363317)

Action starts at 9 with practice followed by Timed Practice and then the normal 3 heats and finals - No Superfinal though as this is not British Championship.

We are hopefull the entry will appear as we have a fully completed entry form for each one above - at this late stage non appearance can be an expensive waste of money.

Over and Out

elspethhardie · 31 Dec 2008, 14:39 (Ref:2363336)

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Arthur

Over and Out

warning geek in action The term over and out is a contradiction in terms. On a radio to say over you have finished your bit of speak but expect a response to say out means you have said your bit and do not want a response conversation finished. Therefore to say over and out would mean you want a response but have finished the conversation! It there for is never used - if said over the radio most people would laugh at you and then try and get you to say the phonetic alphabet as they want a bit more of a laugh! geek bit finished

Thanks for all the info KA I'm looking forward to dragging half the family down for a fun but chilly day out

Elio · 31 Dec 2008, 14:47 (Ref:2363337)

Quote:

Thanks for all the info KA I'm looking forward to dragging half the family down for a fun but chilly day out

You missed out the "expensive".....!!

(only teasing).

elspethhardie · 31 Dec 2008, 17:48 (Ref:2363417)

That's why I'm taking my mobile wallet (Dad) along with me! ;o)

The SpeCTator · 31 Dec 2008, 17:56 (Ref:2363421)

Thanks KA for publishing the entry list, we can now make an informed decision.
Hopefully some analysis on the poor entry will feature in post event discussions.
Apart from the reasons you state, maybe:
Entry forms being available soon enough?
Cost of entry?
Uncertain if the event was going ahead?
etc etc
Good luck with the event, well done for updating the web site and hopefully 2009 will really put Lydden back on the map for RallyX AND RACING

snowen250 · 1 Jan 2009, 01:42 (Ref:2363542)

i'll be there

its only thing on offer at this time o year!
Just as long as i dont get my dads car stuck in any mud....
Simon

dangermouse606 · 1 Jan 2009, 10:32 (Ref:2363607)

REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO IT, SHAME ABOUT THE LOW ENTRY AS WE ARE MAKING THE LONG TRIP DOWN FROM NEWCASTLE UPON THE MIGHTY TYNE, A BIGGER ENTRY LIST WOULD MAKE IT MORE WORTH WHILE, BUT HEY, WE WOULD TRAVEL EVEN IF THERE WAS ONLY HALF A DOZEN ENTERED.
LOOKING FORWARD TO A FANTASTIC 2009 SEASON

BOY BLUNDER · 1 Jan 2009, 18:15 (Ref:2363726)

It's a pity that there's not more people like dangermouse606,who have a positive mind about this weekend,not like a lot of people on ere at the mo...

BB....

Spectator · 1 Jan 2009, 22:14 (Ref:2363815)

See you all there..... can't wait for a bit of the old winter rallyX.
Freezing cold but it is worth it.
Sorts the real fans out from the also rans
As you can see I am a fan of Luc Maris

MESHGA · 2 Jan 2009, 11:27 (Ref:2364008)

BB its not that people have it in for what you say or support its just their point of view! So please can you reframe from always saying the say stuff !! Its getting tedeous

There are a few issues which need to be ironed out and im sure KA is on the case as hes the right man for the job in my eyes (WELL DONE LYDDEN) Think 2009 will be a better place with Tony in charge of things down here.

Ive heard a rumour that there is on the cards a new team in stock hatch

All made up of drivers from the past (quick ones too) so hopefully its true!!

BOY BLUNDER · 2 Jan 2009, 12:44 (Ref:2364051)

Mmmmm ok.

BB....

elspethhardie · 3 Jan 2009, 15:45 (Ref:2364563)

Just got home after this event - Well Done to all those who organized it and helped out on the day. Thank you!

westfieldbend · 3 Jan 2009, 15:50 (Ref:2364564)

was a fairly good event considering the amount of cars entered. The only full grid - supermodified final - was a good race as well as the supercar final as despite having only 3 cars they were all driven by top quality drivers,

Not sure i like joker laps...

elspethhardie · 3 Jan 2009, 15:54 (Ref:2364566)

I quite liked the joker lap - although I think with more cars it would make it a bit more fun however, with more cars but I don't think I'd remember who had done the joker and who hadn't!

westfieldbend · 3 Jan 2009, 15:58 (Ref:2364570)

Quote:

Originally Posted by elspethhardie

I quite liked the joker lap - although I think with more cars it would make it a bit more fun however, with more cars but I don't think I'd remember who had done the joker and who hadn't!

Arther was struggling when there was only 3 cars....

Rallycat · 3 Jan 2009, 16:03 (Ref:2364574)

Any results from Lydden?

westfieldbend · 3 Jan 2009, 16:11 (Ref:2364579)

Super car: Liam doran ( 3 starters)
Modified: Julian godfrey (8 starters)
Stockhatch: ryan lawford (4 starters)
RX 150 buggies: (cant remember) (5 starters)
Junior minis: Brad bailey ( 1 starter)

Cujo · 3 Jan 2009, 16:17 (Ref:2364581)

Ollie had a good lead in the RX150s but spun down to finish third, it was good to watch him catch-up though

Cujo · 3 Jan 2009, 16:29 (Ref:2364591)

The Joker lap was better than I had anticipated, I don't think it's going to be significantly slower than the usual track when it's dry and warm though.

The extra loose section at Chesson's made for some good side-by-side racing, with a lot of frozen mud carried to the Elbow, which kept the gravel trap busy!

Overall, I thought that it was a good event that was worth going to see, the frozen track looked lethal in the morning but the all-day sun was very welcome.

Looking forward to February with more cars, can you order the sunshine for then as well please King Arthur

jonbryant · 3 Jan 2009, 16:34 (Ref:2364597)

Got to say that I didn't bound out of bed this morning to come along but so very glad I did. Ok so they grids weren't huge but frankly I thoroughly enjoyed myself.

The fact I was sat at the Elbow most of the morning was a co-incidence...

Well done guys. Can see the work that's gone in to it.

BOY BLUNDER · 3 Jan 2009, 16:43 (Ref:2364609)

Have to say that i enjoyed it,to mind 3 drivers stuck out today

1 dan o brien
2 stuart emery
3 olli
Dan done well to handle the new car,stuart done well,against the supermods,and olli for trying to catch up after he spun.
Well done Lydden Hill Motor Club,roll on feb 07.

BB....

Hickey · 3 Jan 2009, 17:00 (Ref:2364621)

I thought it was a very good event. The 3 supercars put on a great show, and have to say that the RX150s were also very entertaining!

Slightly concerned that in the dry the cars will be coming out of the joker lap about 20mph faster than the others. I can see a few accidents happening (a la Hill and Pauwels close encounter). Speaking to Steve Hill, he seemed to think that the joker had been approved for the ERC... anyone able to confirm?

Other than that, was some excellent racing on what must have been the least forgiving Lydden track conditions that I have ever seen! Well done to all for organising and remembering to bring the sunshine!

Oh, and Arthur mentioned that Liam went 145mph?! Fastest speed by a rallycross car?

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