DTRC Brands 22/23 July - Page 3

**BertMk2** · 4 Jul 2006, 08:19 (Ref:1647803)

So DTRC is Sunday only, that means I can pop down to Combe on the Saturday for the Rallyday - marvellous

Shawn · 4 Jul 2006, 11:42 (Ref:1647925)

There has been an ammendment to the entry list. See the website later (after 7pm) to get the full picture, but basically it reads as follows;

There appears to be a problem already. Andy Wickens insists he sent in an entry many months ago. The BRSCC have now found it in the wrong file!
Technically he should be on the list. This will mean that Peter Wilks has been moved to first reserve.

Reserve list
1st Reserve. Peter Wilks
2nd Reserve. Alan Cherry
3rd Reserve. Phil Usher
4th Reserve. Darren Bly
5th Reserve. Andrew Gatfield
6th Reserve. Al Weyman
7th Reserve. Greg Rose
8th Reserve. Verity Bankse
9th Reserve. Steve Govett
10th Reserve. Barry Barnes

The order of reserves has been decided on the date the entry was received by the BRSCC.
Prior to the meeting, reserves will be brought forward as and when any withdrawals are received and they will be notified accordingly.
Six reserves will be allowed to practice on the day, and take the place of any non-starters in either race.

jonbryant · 4 Jul 2006, 12:47 (Ref:1647980)

I'll be there trackside as a snapper for once instead of in my oranges so should be fun. Never seen you guys in action before so you'd better be entertaining or I'll be very disappointed...!

andypipe · 4 Jul 2006, 14:17 (Ref:1648053)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rod Birley

Done

Thanks

graham bahr · 4 Jul 2006, 15:23 (Ref:1648107)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddy V

Trim lunchbreak a little bit and hold a consolation race.

i suspect that would put a

on the competitors faces

at the cost of

on our orange friends, unless of course they want to shorten the break, but they should decide that one as they more than earn their break

**Tim Falce** · 4 Jul 2006, 15:56 (Ref:1648128)

I don't think the guys and gals in orange would be too pleased to have what little break they get shortened or done away with altogether. It's not the easiest of jobs standing trackside for an entire day, let alone without a break.

AndyMitch · 4 Jul 2006, 17:01 (Ref:1648170)

10 Reserves already......! plus I guess more who have probably not entered due to the long reserve list.

Looks like we could easily fill split grids. Heres an idea (after looking at the timetable);why not cut qualifying to 10mins for all categories (that will provide 40 mins) and give all races 20 mins 'race' track time (that will save another 20 mins - providing 60 mins saved and room for split grids for DTRC) - hey presto.

Everyones a winner - we get split grids and no disapponited reserves, the BRSCC and Brands get more revenue, the spectators see more racing.

Eddy V · 4 Jul 2006, 17:10 (Ref:1648180)

Devil's advocate:
It will always be a 50 - 50 thing for the marshals, but I wouldn't mind a shorter (by 15 min.) break when a very nice race is offered.

But I guess I'm a bit biased.

chezza · 5 Jul 2006, 07:52 (Ref:1648609)

We just have accept guys and girls that another grid isn't going to happen no matter how much you talk about it or how many suggestions you come up with. Remember its not just finding space for one race you would have to find time for another practice session and two races to have split grids. Also the club cannot pay out for another grid just on the off chance we might get enough cars to fill half of it...doesn't make good money sense and would probably have put up the entry fee. Anyway this isn't why I'm here...

The evening of Saturday 22nd July fun and games is being organised at the Kentagon by Sue, this is to include a game of rounders and other festivities with the Kentagon being open for food and drink til later in the evening. Please come along and have a good time!!

Rod Birley · 5 Jul 2006, 07:53 (Ref:1648611)

Reserves who practice, but do not get a race at all (remember there are 2 chances), will get a refund less £35 to cover insurance, i.e. £140.

Rod Birley · 5 Jul 2006, 07:55 (Ref:1648614)

The other deciding factor for order of reserves, was the number of previous rounds competed in this year. Peter Wilks has now withdrawn due to health reasons and everyone moves up a place.

***Chris Y*** · 5 Jul 2006, 08:17 (Ref:1648628)

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyMitch

Heres an idea (after looking at the timetable);why not cut qualifying to 10mins for all categories (that will provide 40 mins) and give all races 20 mins 'race' track time (that will save another 20 mins - providing 60 mins saved and room for split grids for DTRC) - hey presto.

Everyones a winner - we get split grids and no disapponited reserves, the BRSCC and Brands get more revenue, the spectators see more racing.

What an eminently sensible suggestion.. Which is why it'll never work

graham bahr · 5 Jul 2006, 13:26 (Ref:1648867)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al Weyman

So whats the score with being a reserve these days, do you get a practice and a full refund if you don't race?

unfortunatly Al as soon as you go on circuit the MSA insurance bit kicks in, so full refund is out of the question,

but as Rod said, if you only practise its a refund less £35, you will still get a lesser refund if you only make one of the races, the amount will depend
pro-rata on if you do the long or short race.

i would say the chance of the first couple of reserves not getting a race at all are quite low.

Al Weyman · 5 Jul 2006, 18:14 (Ref:1649044)

£35 insurance is acceptable, can't be fairer than that.

R59 · 8 Jul 2006, 10:50 (Ref:1650768)

One would assume that the August round will also be oversubscribed, and as I've only attended two rounds, I would likely for the chop too.

So why should I bother to prepare my car and enter. It's not like running my Nova where I kick the tyres, dip the oil (perhaps), and bung it on the trailer.

I suppose it could just add to the effect of my nightmare season so far.

By the way, new pistons here, all with machine shop for block boring, crank polishing, etc.. while I'm at it, I'm giving it a freshen up. Not going to be 6.6, the 40thou overbore takes it to 6730cc!!

Rob.

Al Weyman · 8 Jul 2006, 13:09 (Ref:1650844)

Quote:

Not going to be 6.6, the 40thou overbore takes it to 6730cc!!

Thats just being plain bloody greedy!

Eric Falce · 8 Jul 2006, 17:27 (Ref:1650929)

This is a good one,I have two free tickets for saturday week from the News Shopper as I have been a good boy and advertised with them. Also to answer my little nephew, the Fiesta engine is nearly all together so Al I may be doing a track or test day with the old girl. On a technical note, our new kitchen is all but complete ,new induction hob the lot,just had spent £300-00 on new cooking utensils as NON of our old ones work!

graham bahr · 8 Jul 2006, 17:37 (Ref:1650931)

Quote:

Originally Posted by racing59

One would assume that the August round will also be oversubscribed, and as I've only attended two rounds, I would likely for the chop too.

Rob.

enter Rob and see what happens, most of the current reserve list have only done one round.

next brands is also in the holiday season, so there might be a few more rides available anyway.

not that i've worked out how to afford racing AND holidays, but then i cant afford to race in the first place, as i'm still trying to do erics rice trick with tenners

Eric Falce · 8 Jul 2006, 17:48 (Ref:1650934)

Going to try forced rice induction cooking next!

Eric Falce · 8 Jul 2006, 17:49 (Ref:1650935)

What is the current reserve situation,anyone any idea?

phansa88 · 8 Jul 2006, 18:25 (Ref:1650949)

Have a look at rob birley web site should tell you what the reserve list is like .I am not out until new gearbox is in and tracking reset as to not wear the near front tyre out after 6 laps. out at lydden in spetember will do a few test days soon make sure every thing is ok.

Shawn · 10 Jul 2006, 06:47 (Ref:1651911)

Quote:

Originally Posted by phansa88

Have a look at rob birley web site should tell you what the reserve list is like.

Well. Stone me with a Wet Lettuce... so it does.

Al Weyman · 10 Jul 2006, 19:37 (Ref:1652765)

I think I will pull my entry tomorrow and give Verity a chance to get out in practise at least as I just have too much on at the moment for a 'maybe, maybe not race' scenario.

Al Weyman · 11 Jul 2006, 13:06 (Ref:1653454)

Ok I'm out so all those behind me will move up a slot.

chezza · 11 Jul 2006, 13:25 (Ref:1653467)

Thats a shame Al, but also very nice of you. Hopefully catch up with you again soon.

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