Thoroughbred Grand Prix Cars

tangoed sparky · 21 Dec 2003, 17:57 (Ref:817539)

Does any body know if there is a web site for the Thoroughbred Grand Prix Cars? As I would love to know if and were they are racing in 2004. THANKS

Gary Critcher · 21 Dec 2003, 18:35 (Ref:817571)

try : www.tgp-f1.com

tangoed sparky · 21 Dec 2003, 18:41 (Ref:817574)

Thanks very much Gary

jamescrofts · 23 Dec 2003, 07:42 (Ref:818729)

also look at

www.markjohnston.tk

regards

James

tangoed sparky · 23 Dec 2003, 17:22 (Ref:819179)

thanks james

chunder · 27 Dec 2003, 13:33 (Ref:821242)

If anyone wants to know, Cosworth racing recently announced that they are going to continue to be an official sponsor of the series. No surprise I guess as most of the field uses DFV's and I imagine part of the deal is discounts on services or spare parts. Nice to see them getting involved though, even if it is probably for their own gain.

**Stephen Green** · 27 Dec 2003, 22:44 (Ref:821500)

They supply the WHOLE field I believe.

If you go to the TGP website you can subscribe to their e-mail newsletter which keeps you fully posted of events, results etc.

paulzinho · 27 Dec 2003, 23:49 (Ref:821522)

What about when the odd Ferrari turns up Stephen?

Or does that nothappen anymore?

**Stephen Green** · 28 Dec 2003, 07:02 (Ref:821687)

I don't think I have ever seen it more than once Paul and that was a good few years ago.

Kojima_KE007 · 28 Dec 2003, 09:40 (Ref:821727)

Quote:

Originally posted by paulzinho
What about when the odd Ferrari turns up Stephen?

Or does that nothappen anymore?

I heard that Ferrari have recently established their own historic department in Italy, so if it (312T2 and T4 IIRC) ever turns up again, there should not be any problems in terms of spares and technical support.

I would love to see Ferraris, Brabham Alfa-Romeos, Ligier Matras on TGP grid someday.

Tony_Simpson · 28 Dec 2003, 09:50 (Ref:821729)

I think (check on teh TGP web site)from what the rules say all cars must run a DFV, from the era they should have. In other words if a car did not runa short stroke in the 70's/80's then they can not run one in the TGP race.

I think thats one of the reasons that why you do not see too many other cars out. It would cost them too much to have the cars converted to the the DFV.

Kojima_KE007 · 28 Dec 2003, 09:57 (Ref:821733)

I am gueesing, but I think (and I hope!) they make exceptions on the cars that were not powered by Ford DFV's...

**Stephen Green** · 28 Dec 2003, 10:38 (Ref:821749)

Well the Ferarri has run in the past but some time ago. I remember them asking it to carry a Ford sticker and the owners refused. Can't say I'm surprised can you?

El_Gibleto · 28 Dec 2003, 12:44 (Ref:821795)

I'm sure I saw a brm out during the season, but that may of been in FORCE f1 rather than TGP.

I'm sure a DFV in the back of a brm would have been a major improvement!

paulzinho · 28 Dec 2003, 12:49 (Ref:821797)

Wouldn't making the cars run Fords and/or carry the Ford sticker go against the fundamental idea of what TGP was supposed to be?

Kojima_KE007 · 29 Dec 2003, 20:59 (Ref:822808)

Quote:

Originally posted by Stephen Green
Well the Ferarri has run in the past but some time ago. I remember them asking it to carry a Ford sticker and the owners refused. Can't say I'm surprised can you?

Wasn't that a TGP sticker "with" the Ford badge instead of just a Ford sticker so to make a Ferrari into a Ferrari powered by Ford?

Quote:

Originally posted by El_Gibleto
I'm sure I saw a brm out during the season, but that may of been in FORCE f1 rather than TGP.

I have seen a picture of BRM P207 being in the Force Grand Prix stand at Auto Sport International (IIRC) but haven't seen it run yet...

**Stephen Green** · 29 Dec 2003, 21:12 (Ref:822816)

No, I think it was a Ford sticker and the meeting was at Brands Hatch, the only time I have seen the Ferrari racing in TGP.

Kojima_KE007 · 29 Dec 2003, 21:44 (Ref:822856)

Quote:

Originally posted by Stephen Green
No, I think it was a Ford sticker and the meeting was at Brands Hatch, the only time I have seen the Ferrari racing in TGP.

If that is true, that suprises me a lot, because all the TGP runners are supported by AVON tyres (or at least use them) and the reason why none of them have AVON stickers on is becaus 1. TGP does not force the competitors to, 2. TGP want to keep the cars as original as possible and 3. the FIA have some say in how the cars look in TGP as well.

Kojima_KE007 · 7 Jan 2004, 15:26 (Ref:830603)

I don't know if you are still looking for websites, but try these as well.

Project 34

historicracing.com

Mackmot · 7 Jan 2004, 23:37 (Ref:831037)

Also Ford do not support the championship it is supported by Cosworth

**Stephen Green** · 8 Jan 2004, 08:02 (Ref:831269)

Upon reflection it may have been a special Ford day at Brands which is why they asked all the cars to carry a Ford sticker, including Ferarri!

Kojima_KE007 · 8 Jan 2004, 16:50 (Ref:831738)

Quote:

Originally posted by Stephen Green
Upon reflection it may have been a special Ford day at Brands which is why they asked all the cars to carry a Ford sticker, including Ferarri!

That might be it.

Here are other links.

Wolf WR-1

Copersucar

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