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29 Jul 2015, 16:11 (Ref:3562192) | #1 | ||
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(Apologies if this is a dupe thread, I couldn't find one going back several pages!)
Had the entry list through today for the Jaguar Heritage race at Nurburgring.. Sad to see only 18 cars on the grid... 14 being E-types. I'm unaware what other series are racing there, but anyone who has been before - thoughts on the event? One for the must-do list? |
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29 Jul 2015, 16:47 (Ref:3562202) | #2 | |
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I'm listed as an E-type, although hope to run the S as no way the E will be ready. S will be an invitation car as a few mods place it outside the regs and no time to change things.
I'm a Nurburg Newbie, previous 3 attempts to get there have all been thwarted so fingers crossed this time! |
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Lots of car manufacturer displays and support. Well worth a visit! |
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Bring an umbrella....and waders. And a crow bar!
Last year was utterly miserable! |
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31 Jul 2015, 22:07 (Ref:3562918) | #5 | ||
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so was Silverstone last week.....
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2 Aug 2015, 04:32 (Ref:3563159) | #6 | ||
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Weather will be perfect this year Simon.Might even see you out there on track.Hows the petrol?
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Blimey, just checked weather forecast!
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Ha ha ha good one Terry!!!
Not there this year sadly, its just a bit too expensive for me to do every year. Maybe next year. Always a lovely grid for the 4 hour race. |
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Its very frustrating as I am sure Jaguar Heritage would prefer a more diverse grid than a few Mk1 and XK hotrods and some E Types. Taking a more long term view this could develop into a real showcase series for Jaguar |
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3 Aug 2015, 17:04 (Ref:3563544) | #13 | |
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I see your point Simon, but is it more an indication that the FIA cars aren't out there anymore? Perhaps it's just the cost that has put people off. Looking back, HSCC even struggled with the E type Challenge in Germany, the grids were very small.
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Although perfectly acceptable, IMHO the GP circuit doesn't excite like Spa, Dijon, Monza etc. Maybe that has a bearing on the grids. Jaguar Germany have previously had a strong presence at the meeting, I guess to match that of BMW, Porsche and Mercedes, their perceived rival manufacturers. I reckon this is why OldTimer has been chosen to feature the Jag races more than other possible reasons. Appealing to Jaguar perhaps, but not so much to Jaguar racers....
The 4hr Marathon around the Nordschleife, on the other hand, does appeal to a lot of UK racers....... |
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Two brits expecially. The two who won last years championship.
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Personally I wouldn't go to the Nurburgring unless I was racing on the Nordschleife. Bit like going to Brands but racing on the Kart track whilst others play on the proper circuit.
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See you there guys, first weekend out as an official ! Currywurst and bitteburger, here we come !
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Although the Nordschleife is incomparable, the GP circuit at the Nurburgring is a great circuit with all sorts of challenging corners. Much better than most UK circuits for example
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I'm getting early night . Day started with bike ride round the track at 6.30 that's 5.30 your time with a tour of the track with Colin . The boy did well on his S Type . Then Compte first outing in Britannia FJ Head gasket so did that job . Then Elva 200 front suspension Mike sorted that job out . Then Elva 100 that hit the 200 sorted front frame . Then set carbs on lotus 18 . Then went for a couple of beers and looked at buying Lamborghini tractor in auction . Them BBQ with Colin and his mrs . Then I'm knackard and now fast asleep . Night all . Looking forward to a beer with my new FIA mate
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Iain, Im impressed, you actually wrote that while asleep? Who says men cant multitask!
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Good to hear you are keeping busy Oldtimer, and very nice to see they named the meeting after you.
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So, arrived Wednesday in scorchio weather that hung around until Friday night. Then a mighty thunderstorm hit in early hours, with appropriate sound and light show, so Saturday we were in the cloud and fog, and wearing jackets to keep warm. More like Nurburgring...... Sunday started out very much the same, plus small shower during morning that had people tweaking damper settings and ARBs, but by time we were leaving at end of the day, sun was out again. Good to spend a bit of time with Mr & Mrs McKay, and chuffed that Colin had a good run in the S Type, although not without incident. (Over to you, Colin ) Enjoyed helping with the FJs again, such a great bunch. While getting used to new oil spillage measures and resultant fines at some circuits, here's a new one- Van turns up in paddock with 'ZOLLE' written on side and blue lights. Couple of uniformed bods then spend hours cruising paddock asking racers to see receipts for their race fuel. Those that couldn't prove fuel had been purchased in Germany get hit with a fine........ Needing high octane stuff, Iain had filled cans up with 102 just down the road from circuit! |
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