Special Saloons - Mallory Park - 2011 - Page 34

col rooney · 30 Dec 2011, 16:14 (Ref:3005570)

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Originally Posted by leecostelloracing

Superb col have you any pics on yours over the years you can share

this is the original car back in 1974

again in around 78

then in around the late 80s

and this is when i changed the roll cage in 2010

and all back together

col

leecostelloracing · 30 Dec 2011, 16:48 (Ref:3005587)

That's ace pal absolutley fantastic I bet its fun too drive it looks great has there been any smashes or changed in it over the year

Gerry Taylor · 30 Dec 2011, 18:43 (Ref:3005625)

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Originally Posted by leecostelloracing

Haha yes even I come flying down I was on the back of the grid after I didn't get too qualify I blasted into the corner witnessing mikes escort jumpin 3ft in the air haha awesome sight that corner become slippy an the hairpin was mental but I did just like you think in 30 years ill look back on this I remember seeing your imp it was immensely spotless an soo smart

Lee, in the first picture, the chap to the left of the picture with hands in pockets is non other than my great adversary, IMP Driver, JEFF WARD.

leecostelloracing · 30 Dec 2011, 19:03 (Ref:3005639)

I saw the name jeff ward on a sheet from 83 when maurice raced in my car at mallory it was signed jeff ward on the race results

Gerry Taylor · 30 Dec 2011, 19:25 (Ref:3005650)

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Originally Posted by leecostelloracing

I saw the name jeff ward on a sheet from 83 when maurice raced in my car at mallory it was signed jeff ward on the race results

Great driver Lee, one of the old lads. I respected Jeff's driving. He did tell me he would try to get to a few races next season.

leecostelloracing · 30 Dec 2011, 19:31 (Ref:3005653)

Am hoping too be out just going over the income an its just not working I think I need a bigger sponser

col rooney · 30 Dec 2011, 20:13 (Ref:3005666)

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Originally Posted by leecostelloracing

Am hoping too be out just going over the income an its just not working I think I need a bigger sponser

lee we could all do with a big sponser

but im just going to do what ever races i can and if that ends up at 2 meeting then so be it as long as you have a bit of fun

col

leecostelloracing · 30 Dec 2011, 20:18 (Ref:3005669)

Yer deffo col we only get the vans fuel money per meeting haha
Am sure it will be ok I just don't wanna neglect my wife an kids they say they enjoy it but do they really the money goes on me one person an I then take away there privlages an am not prepared too keep doing that its not happyness for them as much as me am sure

oneofapair · 30 Dec 2011, 21:36 (Ref:3005696)

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Originally Posted by oneofapair

I think this is the Lancia Stratos that was originally John Churchill's. I think it was silver then,so presumably a change of ownership with the colour change???

Hopefully have managed to attach photo of John Churchill's Stratos Silhouette GT car circa 1982/85.Believe the car was sold to Scotsman Ron Cumming who is rumoured to still own it and that it is now in Ireland,Ron having a connection with Mondello park so I've been told.Always a stunning looking,quick ca, that I believe was F2 March based,long while ago now so wouldn't bet on it!!

col rooney · 30 Dec 2011, 23:56 (Ref:3005728)

Hi John
The last time i was at mondello ron was the ARDS instructor there and the car was on show but im sure leo will come along soon and update us

col

leecostelloracing · 31 Dec 2011, 15:22 (Ref:3005876)

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Originally Posted by oneofapair

Hopefully have managed to attach photo of John Churchill's Stratos Silhouette GT car circa 1982/85.Believe the car was sold to Scotsman Ron Cumming who is rumoured to still own it and that it is now in Ireland,Ron having a connection with Mondello park so I've been told.Always a stunning looking,quick ca, that I believe was F2 March based,long while ago now so wouldn't bet on it!!

air dynamics ahead beforeits time looks a similar shape too the car haha

Mike Bell · 31 Dec 2011, 17:17 (Ref:3005900)

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Originally Posted by leecostelloracing

air dynamics ahead beforeits time looks a similar shape too the car haha

Lee, you really are bored.....

That is one cool looking car though- would be great to see it out racing

Happy New Year to all Special / Super Saloon and Modsport-ers!

leecostelloracing · 31 Dec 2011, 18:26 (Ref:3005914)

Passing time on my phone screaming kids haha
All the best too you mike happy new year too you an family

pete21 · 31 Dec 2011, 18:51 (Ref:3005928)

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Originally Posted by oneofapair

Hopefully have managed to attach photo of John Churchill's Stratos Silhouette GT car circa 1982/85.Believe the car was sold to Scotsman Ron Cumming who is rumoured to still own it and that it is now in Ireland,Ron having a connection with Mondello park so I've been told.Always a stunning looking,quick ca, that I believe was F2 March based,long while ago now so wouldn't bet on it!!

I remember Ron racing the stratos black & gold custom office furniture sponsored BMW f2 engine our cars were at the Essen motorshow together along with Dave Ellis's Aston, Rob cox Sierra, & Toyota starlet thunder saloon.
Ron was a real quick driver I always got on well with him. He offered me a drive of his F3000 car but I didn't take him up on it as it was way too expensive for me to repair if it had broken. All these old cars being shown really makes me feel old !

leecostelloracing · 31 Dec 2011, 20:01 (Ref:3005943)

Your in your prime pete don't be so moddest we all saw you at that mallory do it was like clash of the titans

pete21 · 3 Jan 2012, 09:37 (Ref:3006654)

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Originally Posted by leecostelloracing

Your in your prime pete don't be so moddest we all saw you at that mallory do it was like clash of the titans

Thank you for your kind words Lee, I was only 21 when I first started racing in special saloons/ special GT's with a dave pritchard built spaceframed mini ,now I'm 47 . I don't think their are to many cars out their I have not raced against, and driven quite a few.

leecostelloracing · 3 Jan 2012, 15:36 (Ref:3006786)

Your a ledgend peter you still instructing pal?
I could do with you driving mine peter get her tip top handling I know preffrence is unique to each driver
but its trying to get it there an a perfect balance isn't it

andy97 · 3 Jan 2012, 17:43 (Ref:3006817)

Pete, I see the Escort is up for sale, though, and a mini. whats the plan?

Si Frowen · 4 Jan 2012, 21:21 (Ref:3007374)

Glad to see the interest is still very much alive in Special Saloons!

I've entered the Kitten for the championship next year, but I'm likely to miss the first half of the season as I have an 'all expenses paid' trip to Afghanistan for four months starting in March...

The car is starting to get back together - its sat on the ramp right now as I am halfway through stripping/painting the chassis. The engine is half together, the heads have been skimmed and I just need to refit the rockers, preload the tappets then refit the Dellortos and inlet manifold. After that the new pedalbox/MCs are going in and I have a little light rewiring to do before she is ready! Probably going to spend a little bit of the money I'll save while in Kandahar on Protech dampers all round...

Pics to follow as and when I find my camera!

pete21 · 4 Jan 2012, 22:30 (Ref:3007419)

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Originally Posted by leecostelloracing

Your a ledgend peter you still instructing pal?
I could do with you driving mine peter get her tip top handling I know preffrence is unique to each driver
but its trying to get it there an a perfect balance isn't it

Yes Lee still Instricting I only do 1-2-1 race tuition now ,ARDS tests & instructor training now . I would love to have a drive in your car Lee it would be an honour & would bring back many memories . I drove a space framed saloon recently, the owner thought it was fine but found a problem with it, now rectified & going quicker than ever happy days.

pete21 · 4 Jan 2012, 22:35 (Ref:3007420)

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Originally Posted by andy97

Pete, I see the Escort is up for sale, though, and a mini. whats the plan?

Hi Andy ,Well if Geoff who owns the cars sells the escort then I think the plan is to build a new space framed Mk1 escort. If not then we will use it this year, who knows but I have to say the Mk2 is one of the nicest cars I have had the pleasure of driving ( thank you Geoff). I have had a couple of offers to drive other cars so we will have to see.

leecostelloracing · 4 Jan 2012, 23:17 (Ref:3007442)

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Originally Posted by pete21

Yes Lee still Instricting I only do 1-2-1 race tuition now ,ARDS tests & instructor training now . I would love to have a drive in your car Lee it would be an honour & would bring back many memories . I drove a space framed saloon recently, the owner thought it was fine but found a problem with it, now rectified & going quicker than ever happy days.

Great stuff pete send my your email or number pal ill be in touch pal

leecostelloracing · 4 Jan 2012, 23:32 (Ref:3007447)

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Originally Posted by Si Frowen

Glad to see the interest is still very much alive in Special Saloons!

I've entered the Kitten for the championship next year, but I'm likely to miss the first half of the season as I have an 'all expenses paid' trip to Afghanistan for four months starting in March...

The car is starting to get back together - its sat on the ramp right now as I am halfway through stripping/painting the chassis. The engine is half together, the heads have been skimmed and I just need to refit the rockers, preload the tappets then refit the Dellortos and inlet manifold. After that the new pedalbox/MCs are going in and I have a little light rewiring to do before she is ready! Probably going to spend a little bit of the money I'll save while in Kandahar on Protech dampers all round...

Pics to follow as and when I find my camera!

Hi ya pal first off all I love the kitten what a fantastic car that is what special super saloons are about its awesome I wanted too see it go but test day a wheel bearing died race day was a busy time too
Annoying things (not just the kids)
Haha I have some pics of it off face book ill put em up on here for you I think the name kitten should be renamed rageing blood thursty panther haha

pete21 · 5 Jan 2012, 09:23 (Ref:3007565)

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Originally Posted by leecostelloracing

Great stuff pete send my your email or number pal ill be in touch pal

Hi Lee you can e-mail me at. themotorsportsschool@hotmail.co.uk speak soon mate

leecostelloracing · 5 Jan 2012, 18:19 (Ref:3007776)

Sorted pete I've emailed you am going to make some proper brake cooling pods
Simon allaway races with my size wheels an same brakes so am pretty sure there ok an it simons car weights 30 kg less than mine so am sure them ap historic 4 pot ex formula 1's can handle it

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