Mighty Minis - Oulton Park - April 28th

***Chris Y*** · 22 Apr 2001, 19:37 (Ref:83692)

Right then - here we go again...

Bouncing back from the slight disappointment of the Hot Hatches yesterday, I'm already planning the next race. I aim to finish this one - I'm beginning to forget what it's like to take the chequered flag

At least I know what the circuit is like now - even though we'll be using the Foster's circuit this time, whereas the Island circuit was in use yesterday..

The timetable for qualifying is:

09:00 - Formula Frod 1600 Class C and D
09:25 - VSR6 and VSR8 (formerly known as Eurocars)
09:45 - VW cup
10:10 - FF1600 Class A and B
10:30 - Mighty Minis
10:55 - Classic FF1600
11:15 - Super Mighty Minis

Racing, from 1pm..:

1. FF1600 C & D (14 mins)
2. VSR6 and VSR8, race 1 (20 mins)
3. VW cup, race 1 (14 mins)
4. FF1600 A & B (14 mins)
5. Mighty Minis (14 mins)
6. VSR6 and VSR8, race 2 (20 mins)
7. VW cup, race 2 (14 mins)
8. Classic FF1600 (14 mins)
9. Super Mighty Minis (14 mins)

Right then, I know some people can't make it - but who's coming?

**Craig** · 22 Apr 2001, 19:46 (Ref:83699)

Sorry bloke. Gotta work

Was pondering the idea of coming up for the race afterwards if we finish early, but it looks impossible going on the timetable you posted

However, for anyone who's not yet been to a Mighty Mini race, I can heartily recommend it... a great bunch!

Carrie · 22 Apr 2001, 19:46 (Ref:83701)

Count me in

Don't know if I'll make qualifying, but I will aim to be there a bit earlier than this weekend.

SL · 22 Apr 2001, 19:48 (Ref:83702)

Sorry Chris Oulton Park is Toooooo far to go.

Let me know when you are at Brands. I'll even offer to be your pit crew and clean the windscreen.

Simon

***Chris Y*** · 23 Apr 2001, 23:01 (Ref:84188)

Sounds like an offer I can't refuse

Check out my website for the calendar.. We're at Brands on the 18th/19th of June..

woodyracing · 24 Apr 2001, 11:07 (Ref:84371)

I might pop down since i missed last week

Them Eurocars are cool, i saw them the other week at donny.

Woody.

Marshal · 24 Apr 2001, 11:15 (Ref:84374)

Quote:

Originally posted by woodyracing
Them Eurocars are cool, i saw them the other week at donny.

Woody.

Are you sure? Were we watching the same race :confused:

woodyracing · 24 Apr 2001, 11:39 (Ref:84382)

well i was on the start/finish straight on the infield grandstand, so we didnt see any action anyway, but nice looking and sounding cars

Woody.

Marshal · 24 Apr 2001, 12:06 (Ref:84390)

I like the fact hey have more power than grip, but that's about as far as I'll venture down the being impressed by Eurocars road I'm afraid.

woodyracing · 24 Apr 2001, 12:26 (Ref:84395)

i like any racecars, except perhaps 2CVs which are a joke really arn't they ?

Almost as funny as lawnmower racing.

http://www.barc.net/ch01049.htm

Marshal · 24 Apr 2001, 13:21 (Ref:84418)

Chris, sorry about the hi-jacking, I won't be at Oulton this weekend (its too far and I'm at a stag weekend) but I will see you as Combe a week on Monday.

Woody R, you're right, most racig is good, but you need at least another 25 cars for me to get slightly excitied about Eurocars.

TimD · 24 Apr 2001, 17:40 (Ref:84493)

Cor, deary me. So apart from Mini's we're offered spindly single-seaters, Volkswagens and some other stuff...

If it were anyone but you, Chris, I probably wouldn't turn out for this.

But I shall. See you on Saturday. (Thinks - will have to get down to Brands on the Sunday and catch some mega-horsepower to complete the weekend....)

***Chris Y*** · 24 Apr 2001, 23:07 (Ref:84573)

If it were anyone but you, Chris, I probably wouldn't turn out for this.

Believe me - I wouldn't either

Although we're racing on some of the best tracks this year, and skipping the far-flung tracks, I get the feeling we've got the bum deal as far as the scheduling goes. We're clashing with loads, and the other races are not particularly exciting.

Still - we'll try and make up for it with some close spectacular racing. Let me know where you'll be watching from and I'll get Stew Jenner to spin in front of you

Woody - 2CVs are funny, that's part of the attaction! Seeing them bounce around and really lean into the corners is great, and there's usually loads of 'em too

Eurocars can be good too, but generally on twisty tracks. They weren't bad at Cadwell, but I can imagine they'd be tedious at Combe or Thruxton.

Hope you can make it Woody and Tim, and have fun at that stag weekend Marshal!

woodyracing · 25 Apr 2001, 10:25 (Ref:84695)

hi

im sure them 2CVs are very funny, but its not the kind of car i'd buy

WoodyTJ · 26 Apr 2001, 19:13 (Ref:85418)

Sorry Chris no can do this weekend - My car has died once and for all

**Craig** · 27 Apr 2001, 20:32 (Ref:85981)

Sorry to hear that, Trace

At least i'm not the only one not going to be there I guess... I want reports! Someone text me and keep me up to speed please ?

Lorna · 27 Apr 2001, 20:35 (Ref:85986)

I'll be there! Will have to travel there and back in one day but can't wait to see the No 36 driving around Oulton. Your brake oil stuff whatever you call it engineer will be at the ready

**Craig** · 27 Apr 2001, 20:37 (Ref:85988)

Good girl - think you just volunteered to keep me informed, Lorny

Lorna · 27 Apr 2001, 21:26 (Ref:86017)

I think I did. It won't be lap for lap but I'll do me best

**Craig** · 27 Apr 2001, 21:35 (Ref:86024)

Thanks chuck. There's a *small* chance that you might see me there, but it's very unlikely

Depends on work - worked crazy hours today to try and make inroads into it, but doesn't look promising

Sparky · 27 Apr 2001, 22:13 (Ref:86041)

Quote:

Originally posted by Lorna
Your brake oil stuff whatever you call it engineer will be at the ready

Let's hope you do a better job than I did!! Ask Chris at LEAST fifteen times before he starts the race if he has enough petrol on board. He might get annoyed at first, but he'll thank you in the long run!!

***Chris Y*** · 27 Apr 2001, 22:37 (Ref:86049)

Hmm. I'm thinking brake fluid oil stuff is going to be okay for this time, but like Sparky says, you're going to have to keep an eye on the fuel type go-juice.

It's in that big red can down there, the one you're holding the cigarette near

As I type, Voggie is relaxing in the peaceful surrounds of Oulton, parked next to Chris Hunter and Stew Jenner

Hope you can make it Craig and Woodster...

WoodyTJ · 28 Apr 2001, 14:28 (Ref:86240)

I think you are racing about now ...... Wonder how it is going

Carrie · 28 Apr 2001, 20:25 (Ref:86326)

Great day, well worth going to

Plus we got the extra value of seeing Chris in two Mini races - he was allowed out to play with the big boys in the Super Mighty Minis.

Les · 28 Apr 2001, 21:22 (Ref:86342)

So did he race today and if so how did he do or is it tomorrow?

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