Spa 6 hrs - Page 9

delta · 1 Sep 2022, 16:24 (Ref:4124480)

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Originally Posted by GORDON STREETER

This is probably the weekend I miss out of all the tracks I have raced at over the years. As for sub 3mins in a B, I have done it in the Anglia so why not ?

We miss you also Gordon. This thread many years ago was the one that got me into Tenths and I have made lots of good friends over the years.

E.B · 1 Sep 2022, 17:53 (Ref:4124490)

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Originally Posted by delta

Getting close now so thought we should bump this thread up the chart.Busy weekend for me with Dr Bob in Gentleman drivers and of coarse Gilbert with MG David in 6 hour.After racing in the 3 hour earlier in the year i fear the 6 hour will have many many safety car periods. That pesky gravel sure will cause some problems.Wonder if we will get a sub 3 Minuit lap time in a MGB.. Just a wind up.

All the best Iain with Gilbert and MGDavid in the 6 hour. Also with Dr Bob in Gentleman Drivers.... please give Rob my best wishes. Ive not seen him since Phillip Island back in March before he joined you for his tour.

Most of all create more 'Happy Days' and great memories. Look forward to your updates and upside down piccies.

Ill be following best I can from Down Under.

Cheers Chris.

MGDavid · 2 Sep 2022, 01:32 (Ref:4124516)

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Originally Posted by midgetman

Yes best of luck to Delta and MGD. It's one heck of a challenge to do six hours in an elderly car. Looking forward to the tales of derring-do when you get back.

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It's a bigger challenge when you realise the car may be elderly but both drivers are a decade or more older than it

raspritz · 2 Sep 2022, 02:17 (Ref:4124518)

I'm a a newcomer here on 10 10ths, so I don't know the cast of characters. But I'll be racing the Formula Junior sprints at the Spa 6-Hour event in my 1959 Huffaker BMC mk1. Rich
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raspritz · 2 Sep 2022, 02:22 (Ref:4124519)

Hmm. I posted a reply here, and then it disappeared. Perhaps I am persona non grata? Anyway, I'll be racing the Formula Junior sprints at the Spa 6 Hour event in my 1959 Huffaker BMC mk1. I'm in the midst of a busy race season. First an RMVR race at High Plains Raceway (Colorado, USA) with my 1973 Merlyn mk24 FF; then in Europe the Cadwell Park Wald Cup, the Copenhagen Historic GP, the Nurburgring AvD Oldtimer GP, and Spa, all with my BMC; and finally back in the USA going to the brand-new (and remarkable!) Ozarks International Raceway (Missouri, USA) with my 1967 Porsche 911. Not to mention an SCCA race at which my Merlyn was not allowed because of lack of a front rollbar and an RMVR race that was cancelled due to insufficient registrants. Cheers, Rich

John Elwin · 2 Sep 2022, 05:32 (Ref:4124528)

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Originally Posted by raspritz

Hmm. I posted a reply here, and then it disappeared. Perhaps I am persona non grata? Anyway, I'll be racing the Formula Junior sprints at the Spa 6 Hour event in my 1959 Huffaker BMC mk1. I'm in the midst of a busy race season. First an RMVR race at High Plains Raceway (Colorado, USA) with my 1973 Merlyn mk24 FF; then in Europe the Cadwell Park Wald Cup, the Copenhagen Historic GP, the Nurburgring AvD Oldtimer GP, and Spa, all with my BMC; and finally back in the USA going to the brand-new (and remarkable!) Ozarks International Raceway (Missouri, USA) with my 1967 Porsche 911. Not to mention an SCCA race at which my Merlyn was not allowed because of lack of a front rollbar and an RMVR race that was cancelled due to insufficient registrants. Cheers, Rich

Welcome! That's an impressive itinerary - keep us informed.

It's unlikely now that I will be able to come to Spa but if I do I will come & find you.

midgetman · 2 Sep 2022, 05:35 (Ref:4124529)

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Originally Posted by MGDavid

It's a bigger challenge when you realise the car may be elderly but both drivers are a decade or more older than it

I was trying to be polite and not mention that...

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morninggents · 2 Sep 2022, 08:54 (Ref:4124540)

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Originally Posted by midgetman

It's one heck of a challenge to do six hours in an elderly car.
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The GT40s seem to manage it.

Mike Harte · 2 Sep 2022, 09:40 (Ref:4124546)

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Originally Posted by morninggents

The GT40s seem to manage it.

Ah, but that's possibly because they were only created for this season!

delta · 4 Sep 2022, 09:23 (Ref:4124768)

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**Peter Mallett** · 4 Sep 2022, 11:26 (Ref:4124774)

Well done. Do you want me to rotate the pic?

Gerard C · 5 Sep 2022, 15:04 (Ref:4125000)

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Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Should be good for 2:42.

Has it been done before by any B? I remember 3'12 was fast.
Best luck to all entrants, have fun.

**Peter Mallett** · 5 Sep 2022, 15:27 (Ref:4125005)

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Originally Posted by Gerard C

Has it been done before by any B? I remember 3'12 was fast.
Best luck to all entrants, have fun.

Doubtful. That figure is an old Historic Forum joke.

indeed the Cottinghams run at around 3:12 and I think Iain and Brian have hit that time in the 3 hrs.

delta · 5 Sep 2022, 17:43 (Ref:4125034)

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Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Doubtful. That figure is an old Historic Forum joke.

indeed the Cottinghams run at around 3:12 and I think Iain and Brian have hit that time in the 3 hrs.

Do not think we got down to a 12 Peter this year. Pretty sure we were just doing 17's and 18's..Some one with more time can have a look at roadbook.

delta · 5 Sep 2022, 17:45 (Ref:4125035)

Just looked 3.13.9

**Peter Mallett** · 5 Sep 2022, 17:57 (Ref:4125036)

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Originally Posted by delta

Just looked 3.13.9

OK nowhere near it!

GORDON STREETER · 5 Sep 2022, 23:00 (Ref:4125052)

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Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

OK nowhere near it!

Don't forget that if you go back a few years the track was 2-3 seconds faster before the removal of the bus stop. In 2006 I did a 2.54

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GORDON STREETER · 5 Sep 2022, 23:17 (Ref:4125053)

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Originally Posted by delta

Engine finished.
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I hope that's not an FIA engine, it's got "elastic" ignition !

John Elwin · 14 Sep 2022, 15:57 (Ref:4126072)

Seems you have got no less than 19 GT40's to overtake this year, Delta!

Should be a doddle, especially as some may still be running-in...

MGDavid · 15 Sep 2022, 01:21 (Ref:4126096)

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Originally Posted by John Elwin

Seems you have got no less than 19 GT40's to overtake this year, Delta!

Should be a doddle, especially as some may still be running-in...

Not to mention the 19 others in our class, mostly Bs and 911s. The latter being pests as they get in the way in the twisty bits then they disappear. All part of the fun.

Gerard C · 15 Sep 2022, 06:21 (Ref:4126102)

No worry about the 911s, David, if its raining most of them cant face your Bs in the wet. As you say part of the fun is to have a lot of cars to overtake.

Tel 911S · 15 Sep 2022, 10:37 (Ref:4126112)

Did some research a while ago on a local hero who was also a race driver .

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cul...-secret-agent/
Apparently he did the SPA 24 hr race in 1949 .
Drove the whole race himself and finished 4th .
Quite amazing really .

8en · 15 Sep 2022, 16:49 (Ref:4126153)

First edition of the entry list is up.

http://six2022.mtsweb.be/Print.asp?t=1&idpl=1

Only 19 GT40s....

raspritz · 18 Sep 2022, 02:34 (Ref:4126398)

30 entries in Historic Formula Junior. Five in class B2. My car is fast, but I'm a rookie at Spa. I'll need to be on my game.

zefarelly · 18 Sep 2022, 18:34 (Ref:4126440)

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Originally Posted by 8en

First edition of the entry list is up.

http://six2022.mtsweb.be/Print.asp?t=1&idpl=1

Only 19 GT40s....

Half the grid are American V8's

So much for energy crisis. I remember when half the grid were saloon cars, nothing more than 1600cc

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