British Formula Ford 2009!! - Page 9

08u05 · 5 Mar 2009, 22:06 (Ref:2409933)

McKenna has injured his hand in a testing accident at Oulton Park, therefore he did not take part in todays test at Rockingham.

Looked as though KMR had an expensive day, with Erickson shunting fairly heavily, and Cammish causing minor damage to his Spectrum.

Redracer77 · 6 Mar 2009, 10:37 (Ref:2410214)

Daniel Erickson crash was not that bad. Just caught the wall at the hairpin on the oval and took the front right corner off. Dan Cammish only slightly bent the front left top wishbone and broke a steering arm turnbuckle after miss judging how slipply the grass is when re joining the track after over shooting his braking at the first chicane.

Quickest car during the test was De Witt in the Getem with a 1m 21.26 (or a 1m 21.0 if you speak to 08u05

)

James Cole was next on a 1m 21.4 and Alex Jones in 3rd with a 1m 21.98

50-SIX · 6 Mar 2009, 12:43 (Ref:2410329)

Quote:

Originally Posted by 08u05

McKenna has injured his hand in a testing accident at Oulton Park, therefore he did not take part in todays test at Rockingham.

yeah, I think he has fractured a bone in his hand/wrist. Could be out for a few weeks, but not sure.

08u05 · 6 Mar 2009, 14:22 (Ref:2410417)

I've heard from drivers that have hit things, forgetting to let go of the steering wheel, that the time period before they can drive competitively again is anything from 4 - 8 weeks.

Redracer77 · 7 Mar 2009, 12:58 (Ref:2410977)

Quote:

Originally Posted by 08u05

I've heard from drivers that have hit things, forgetting to let go of the steering wheel, that the time period before they can drive competitively again is anything from 4 - 8 weeks.

James Cole drove the following day when he did it last year. Just depends if you are a tough northerner or not!!

08u05 · 7 Mar 2009, 18:07 (Ref:2411087)

Interesting to see on the teams list on the official BFF website that Aquila are being represented by Julian Hoskins (?). Anyone have any information on this, would bring the number of chassis manufacturers to 9 if they race this year.

Deemun · 8 Mar 2009, 07:47 (Ref:2411394)

Quote:

Interesting to see on the teams list on the official BFF website that Aquila are being represented by Julian Hoskins (?). Anyone have any information on this, would bring the number of chassis manufacturers to 9 if they race this year.

I know that he (Julian) had been in touch with Penny at Racing Line (Championship organisers) and obtained contact details for the remaining drivers left without drives. He contacted with Malvern a couple of weeks ago but he was already signed to Dempsey for FF1600. Incidently have heard that Cliff hasn't ruled out dipping into the MSA/British championship later in the year with Ray/Malvern depending on how things go ahead of a proper comeback in 2010.

Anyone have any update on the McKenna situation? I know that Cole managed to drive at the Festival with an injured hand (did a very good job too) but this sounds like it could be more serious? Has Newgarden been out anywhere yet in the JTR?

Triple J Motorsport · 9 Mar 2009, 09:46 (Ref:2411978)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redracer77

Daniel Erickson crash was not that bad. Just caught the wall at the hairpin on the oval and took the front right corner off. Dan Cammish only slightly bent the front left top wishbone and broke a steering arm turnbuckle after miss judging how slipply the grass is when re joining the track after over shooting his braking at the first chicane.

Quickest car during the test was De Witt in the Getem with a 1m 21.26 (or a 1m 21.0 if you speak to 08u05

)

James Cole was next on a 1m 21.4 and Alex Jones in 3rd with a 1m 21.98

Chris assume you mean the Getem Mygale? Didn't think they were building a new Getem chassis yet? If it was the Getem very good performance.

Redracer77 · 9 Mar 2009, 09:51 (Ref:2411979)

yes the Getem Mygale although I do believe they are building a new Getem this year?

08u05 · 10 Mar 2009, 00:03 (Ref:2412644)

The Getem chassis should be seen some time this year.
According to the BFF website, Mark Harper is driving for Inter Motorsport, not GWR.

sharkie · 10 Mar 2009, 09:59 (Ref:2412832)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redracer77

James Cole drove the following day when he did it last year. Just depends if you are a tough northerner or not!!

Don't actually recall Paddy or any other 1600 driver in the last few years having any trouble blowing away any "tough" nw guys......for some reason it does turn out some rather average talent.....don't worry about McKenna he will be Jamun team leader in no time!

08u05 · 14 Mar 2009, 17:47 (Ref:2415609)

I'll just leave this here:

http://www.nospeedlimits.nl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1492

rimeur-rogier-de-wit-tekent-bij-getem-racing&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=50

Plenty of duratecs testing this week at Donington and Snett. Jamun, Fluid, Enigma, Juno and Minister were at Donington, with James Cole setting the pace. Fluid and JTR were testing at Snetterton, Findlay being fastest there.

Valker · 14 Mar 2009, 17:52 (Ref:2415613)

LMS Racing should have been testing at Snetterton yesterday.

08u05 · 14 Mar 2009, 17:53 (Ref:2415614)

Ah yes, forgot about them, sorry! Antti Buri testing the MTec. I heard they had a few car problems so didn't do many laps.

traveler7752 · 14 Mar 2009, 22:20 (Ref:2415726)

Quote:

Originally Posted by 08u05

I'll just leave this here:

http://www.nospeedlimits.nl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1492

rimeur-rogier-de-wit-tekent-bij-getem-racing&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=50

Plenty of duratecs testing this week at Donington and Snett. Jamun, Fluid, Enigma, Juno and Minister were at Donington, with James Cole setting the pace. Fluid and JTR were testing at Snetterton, Findlay being fastest there.

How do you know Findlay was quickest at Snett? What time did he turn?

08u05 · 14 Mar 2009, 22:30 (Ref:2415730)

Only going on what I have been told by someone that was at Snetterton. I may be wrong, if I am I apologise! Feel free to tell us who was fastest.

Elio · 14 Mar 2009, 22:58 (Ref:2415739)

Buri (Comtec) and Cunill (Mygale) at Brands today.

Both seemed to have a drama-free day (didn`t see last session). Was impressed by Cunill, who seemed to be getting to grips very quickly with the circuit given that (as far as I know) he`d not been round it before.

traveler7752 · 15 Mar 2009, 13:46 (Ref:2415986)

No worries mate, I just heard Newgarden posted the quick time and that Findlay was second quick.

I believe I heard the times were a 1.10 flat for Newgarden and a 1.10.4 for Findlay with the rest of the fluid boys in the high 1.10 to low 1.11's.

08u05 · 15 Mar 2009, 21:33 (Ref:2416207)

I've heard from two different individuals now who were at Snetterton, one impartial. Findlay set a 09.4, which is very impressive as I understand his car is not yet 2009 spec. I believe it was JTR's first test of the year with their 09 drivers and cars, so this was more of a shakedown for them.

It's looking like it's going to be another great year!!

runshaw · 15 Mar 2009, 21:49 (Ref:2416229)

Didn't Joey Foster and Valle Makela set 1 minute 8secs lap times in 2003 at Snett? I remember it was hot conditions that year, but they were still using Zetecs obviously. Has the Duratec broken most lap records now?

traveler7752 · 16 Mar 2009, 00:34 (Ref:2416334)

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Originally Posted by runshaw

Didn't Joey Foster and Valle Makela set 1 minute 8secs lap times in 2003 at Snett? I remember it was hot conditions that year, but they were still using Zetecs obviously. Has the Duratec broken most lap records now?

The lap record is a 1.09.9 set by Callum MacLeod in 07 with a mygale chassis.

Here is were the info is -

http://www.britishformulaford.co.uk/records.htm

runshaw · 16 Mar 2009, 01:29 (Ref:2416356)

What is the quickest a Duratec has gone round Snetterton then? Obviously lap records are from the races, but qualifying? I have just found the results from 2003 that I was talking about, but its from qualifying (below). I can't find the race results which is annoying, but I was sure that something like 20 Zetecs went under 1.10s

1. Valle Makela FIN Nexa Racing Van Diemen RF03 1m08.814sec
2. Ben Clucas GBR Jamun Racing Mygale SJ2001 1m08.841sec
3. Joey Foster GBR Continental Racing Van Diemen RF03 1m08.907sec
4. Tom Kimber-Smith GBR Team JLR Van Diemen RF03 1m08.909sec
5. Alex Danielsson SWE Ray Sport Ray GRS032 1m08.974sec

**gomick** · 16 Mar 2009, 09:35 (Ref:2416488)

Valle Makela lap is the fastest qualifying lap since 2000 - before that though, is anyones guess....

FFmygale · 16 Mar 2009, 10:07 (Ref:2416516)

The times in 03 were a bit of a one off I think! It was when FFord was on the same bill as the touring cars. The Fords were out after the touring cars and hence benefitted from the track being covered in a lot of sticky rubber!

I am pretty sure that Zetecs have been in the high 9's at Snett on a normal day.

pmaster · 16 Mar 2009, 12:26 (Ref:2416620)

The day you are talking about was exceptional, if I remember correctly the top 19 cars were separated by nine tenths of a second. I know Joey Foster did only two flying laps and then came in as he knew there was no more time to be gained. It was the same weekend dangerous Dan (Clarke) did about 30k of damage to his Comtec in two or three different shunts.

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