Donington Historic Festival - Page 6

grantp · 4 May 2011, 12:34 (Ref:2873983)

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Originally Posted by simon drabble

I thought the bikes are now at Silverstone

MOTOGP is elsewhere but WSBK was at Donington a few weeks ago, BSB will be around later and there are various club meetings during the year.

**chunterer** · 4 May 2011, 18:28 (Ref:2874134)

Does anyone know what was up with the TWR XJS on Sunday?

ascarracinguk · 4 May 2011, 18:41 (Ref:2874144)

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Originally Posted by chunterer

Does anyone know what was up with the TWR XJS on Sunday?

conked out with us at schwantz curve on the first lap of practice...never reapeared

**chunterer** · 4 May 2011, 19:37 (Ref:2874186)

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Originally Posted by ascarracinguk

conked out with us at schwantz curve on the first lap of practice...never reapeared

Thanks, figured something was up as there were lots of guys pouring over the engine bay in the Paddock when I arrived and looking quite resigned about it too. Massive shame.

Interesting seeing that TWR Mazda out, wonder if that car, like the Jag perhaps, were sold off at the TWR auction in 2003?

Where has the RX7 been hiding all these years?!!!

grantp · 4 May 2011, 20:37 (Ref:2874231)

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Originally Posted by HRSTR5

Thanks for the photo Grant.

Always well behaved ... one day i might have to stop waving people by!

My pleasure.

I have quite a few pics - mostly like that one but trying to hit a nice selection of backgrounds. I'm hoping to get some up on my web site before heading off for Pau with delta. I'll let you know if that plan comes off.

Giraffe138 · 6 May 2011, 13:48 (Ref:2875299)

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Originally Posted by grantp

The gravel was deep and at the 'Revived' meeting last year even a relatively small run over with 2 wheels seemed to have the exit of the corner covered with gravel.

From memory I think I only saw one car cross the gravel, well clear of the kerbs, and I suspect that was due to some brake problems' that probably precluded successful use of the tarmac runoff anyway.

Said kerb & gravel trap at the opening meeting in March this year. The kerb seems to have grown since then.

By giraffe138 at 2011-05-06

Frank over the kerb in this shot

By giraffe138 at 2011-05-06

HSCC Chairman Chris Sharples has, ahem, some 'brake problems' on Sunday

By giraffe138 at 2011-05-03

& so does Martin Stretton on Saturday

By giraffe138 at 2011-04-30

john ruston · 6 May 2011, 14:13 (Ref:2875316)

I am joining begging club!

Any pics of Lee Maxted Page winning class and drum brake class in my Speedster.

I was at a major meeting at weekend and could not be at Doninton.

Frank S is on mend and will probably be leaving Derby Hospital in next few days.

Giraffe138 · 6 May 2011, 14:47 (Ref:2875343)

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Originally Posted by john ruston

I am joining begging club!

Any pics of Lee Maxted Page winning class and drum brake class in my Speedster.

Check your e-mail John.

simon drabble · 10 May 2011, 19:06 (Ref:2878327)

I gather that certain drivers in FJ have been read the riot act after Donington. About time as I am sure I am not the only person who is tempted by FJ but ultimately put off by the high rate of contact and drivers standards....

HFJ Drifter · 10 May 2011, 21:38 (Ref:2878439)

That's true Simon, now what car are you going to buy and come and play with us?

After plenty of late nights my Alexis Mk4 is now almost ready for Silverstone this weekend after its incident at Donington, just need to hope the painter finishes the nose on time.

Stuart

HRSTR5 · 10 May 2011, 21:39 (Ref:2878441)

You are correct, there has been a Steward's enquiry, with two of our younger drivers going to be taking a summer break from FJ. I don't know the details of their antics at the front of the field.

Being a "Gentleman Driver" towards the lower/slower end of the field (but hoping one day to get to the middle of the field!) I find the driving standards that I encounter, including when being lapped by the fast guys, to be absolutely fine. I did deliberately choose not to put myself in the very competitive and very quick Class E for later cars ... In the eighteen months I've been racing FJ there has been very little contact in any of my races that I am aware of - and none of it with me!

James

HFJ Drifter · 10 May 2011, 21:46 (Ref:2878446)

Well said James, in my 8 years of racing FJ I have had virtually no contact but a whole load of exciting and close racing with a great bunch of people. Long may it continue.

Stuart

HRSTR5 · 10 May 2011, 22:11 (Ref:2878452)

How is the Alexis, Stuart?

simon drabble · 11 May 2011, 06:26 (Ref:2878539)

Stuart the next time we bump into each other I will pick you brains as it seems a very complicated subject.
I hope the knuckle wrapping has worked as its a classic case of the few spoiling it for the majority.
And you are right James it does seemto be the later class that has the wilder driving. One of the punished was the much talked about star a few years ago in FJ..
I have a very old friend who was taken out by another driver whilst he was leading the Lurani Championship a few years ago and was very disappointed the driver was not punished. So disappointed he hung up his helmet after many years bike and car racing so this is long overdue.
If it sorts itself out I can see myself getting into FJ as I think they are stunning cars and I only hear great things from those who drive them

HFJ Drifter · 11 May 2011, 06:39 (Ref:2878544)

Alexis is coming on well James, the Mk4 should be sat back on 4 wheels tonight. It was amazing some of the things that were damaged that did not look it.
Simon, say hi to your old friend for me and tell him that it looks like his old car is in very good hands and will be giving me a hard time soon.

Stuart

simon drabble · 11 May 2011, 06:43 (Ref:2878545)

will do - I think he is still more interested in it all than he cares to admit!!
Stuart knowing the quality of your work I am sure your Alexis will be looking immaculate

gary396 · 11 May 2011, 08:26 (Ref:2878580)

Having finally managed to sort my photos out from my trip to this event I thought that I should post a few - so here goes. Only there on the Sunday so all photos from that day.

gary396 · 11 May 2011, 08:29 (Ref:2878583)

FJ seems a bit topical from recent posts, so here's a couple of batches of them:

simon drabble · 11 May 2011, 08:30 (Ref:2878584)

I am no expert but has everybody moved Lotus Cortina front axles forwad or is it an optical illusion?

gary396 · 11 May 2011, 08:32 (Ref:2878585)

Second set of FJ's.

**Peter Mallett** · 11 May 2011, 08:33 (Ref:2878586)

I think you'll find that Zef pointed that out about four years ago. The rear axles also look like they're moved forward.

gary396 · 11 May 2011, 08:36 (Ref:2878589)

First of three sets from the Pre-63 GT race:

gary396 · 11 May 2011, 08:39 (Ref:2878592)

Second set of this race:

simon drabble · 11 May 2011, 08:40 (Ref:2878593)

great photo's - show's how pretty Elites are and how easily they fit in the same company as that gorgeous Ferrari in the first photo. Carol and Ben have really got it right in this series

gary396 · 11 May 2011, 08:42 (Ref:2878597)

Last set of the GT race:

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