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Ian Sowman · 2 May 2006, 13:13 (Ref:1599358)

Details here, Suze: http://www.ff1600.co.uk/index.php?id=1115

Nice to meet you, albeit briefly at Cadwell yesterday.

Alan, I read elsewhere that all FF1600 drivers thought that the qualification race was 'a complete waste of time'. I did wonder if you would share that view!

Suze · 2 May 2006, 16:07 (Ref:1599435)

Thanks for that Ian.

Yep, was a bit brief, I didn't have any free time all weekend anyway, started early finished late so that was the only chance I had to catch you! Check your PMs by the way...

gixxer · 2 May 2006, 16:17 (Ref:1599448)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian Sowman

Details here, Suze: http://www.ff1600.co.uk/index.php?id=1115

Nice to meet you, albeit briefly at Cadwell yesterday.

Alan, I read elsewhere that all FF1600 drivers thought that the qualification race was 'a complete waste of time'. I did wonder if you would share that view!

That just flippen typical a free race and they still moan[well not all of em]it certainly made my day and it gave some of those that have been outside the top ten a little bit of glory which in my book it did, the battle between Matt darcy,andy jones and matt green was awesome

This spectator would love to see two races a meeting,as far as i'm concerned it was not a waste of time i just say bring it on

Alan Hamilton · 2 May 2006, 20:13 (Ref:1599633)

I was certainly worried that I might lose the opportunity of competing in the main race, either due to exuberance or mechanical failure and therefore not score any points.

But as a Clubbie, I do it as I love to race the car in a competitive environment and the more races I can get for my meagre budget the better.

Certainly most of the other fellow competitors I have spoken with who also found themselves battling in the Quali race, loved the opportunity of extra competive track time and relished showing the spectators that they were not just running around at the back of a race.

I do agree that when there are not enough drivers to warrant reserves, it does seem somewhat silly that a further competition is needed. But again, it was great fun and can only help the race craft of the less experienced driver.

Kilvy · 4 May 2006, 19:33 (Ref:1600855)

Alan,
As I said on the day, fantastic performance in the Quali race, and those new tyres certainly did the trick in the main race

. Was that your best points finish so far? Haven't sorted all the photos yet but got some goodies of you in the thick of it through Old Paddock.

cheers
Kilvy

Alan Hamilton · 4 May 2006, 20:05 (Ref:1600865)

Kilvy,

Alan was rushed back into hospital in the early hours of Wednesday morning and is undergoing surgery tomorrow.

I'm sure seeing your photos will help cheer him up during what looks like being long road ahead to recovery.

Julie

Reluctant guest · 4 May 2006, 21:29 (Ref:1600901)

Please let Alan know that a lot of people in the FF1600 world are thinking of him and wishing him the best of luck for a speedy recovery. He's a gentleman and a great racer (never more so than on Monday), and deserves to be back in full health as soon as possible.

mattray · 5 May 2006, 07:54 (Ref:1601071)

Wishing Alan a speedy recovery!! Will he be able to pick up mobile messages?

Matt

Matt22 · 5 May 2006, 07:54 (Ref:1601072)

Good Luck Alan, hope all went well and to see you on the grid soon (in my mirrors, of course)

Matt

Kilvy · 5 May 2006, 08:06 (Ref:1601081)

Julie

So sorry to hear Alan is back in hospital. He certainly made an impression with his drives on Monday, and even more friends, if thats possible.

Please pass on my best wishes to him for a speedy recovery, I look forward to seeing him back at the circuit soon.

take care
Kilvy

JustinDawkins · 5 May 2006, 08:41 (Ref:1601099)

Absolutely - get well soon Alan!!

Qual Race: I can't believe people moaned, I thought it was fantastic and a brilliant idea. What would be even cooler tho would be if they split everyone into two heats, then had a final race. You could also make some kind of point system for the heats too (but less points obviously)

Alan Hamilton · 5 May 2006, 08:50 (Ref:1601103)

Thanks Matt, Alan is able to pick up text messages (albeit secretly!) I have passed on everyones good wishes and he has asked me to say it is really helping him at a very difficult time. Julie

Ian Sowman · 5 May 2006, 09:04 (Ref:1601118)

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Originally Posted by JustinDawkins

Qual Race: I can't believe people moaned, I thought it was fantastic and a brilliant idea. What would be even cooler tho would be if they split everyone into two heats, then had a final race. You could also make some kind of point system for the heats too (but less points obviously)

Problem with that is it would take up more track time, so fewer other races could be fitted in, so entry fees would probably have to go up...

Julie - please pass on my regards to Alan as well.

JustinDawkins · 5 May 2006, 09:27 (Ref:1601129)

Well thats assuming we did two long heats.

How about Two 5 lap races!!!!

gixxer · 8 May 2006, 10:25 (Ref:1603196)

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Originally Posted by JustinDawkins

Well thats assuming we did two long heats.

How about Two 5 lap races!!!!

Crikey Justin there were a some who were compaining about a eight lap race let alone two five lap thrashes

Still as Ed pointed out the boss is back after he won the last race and Matt Rivett only got close because he let him...cocky but true!

The question is Justin can you topple the master?

In fact can anyone, on the right day Ed seems to have the measure of all those who enter come on somebody enter and knock Ed off off the top of the pile

Triple J Motorsport · 8 May 2006, 10:39 (Ref:1603206)

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Originally Posted by gixxer

Crikey Justin there were a some who were compaining about a eight lap race let alone two five lap thrashes

Still as Ed pointed out the boss is back after he won the last race and Matt Rivett only got close because he let him...cocky but true!

The question is Justin can you topple the master?

In fact can anyone, on the right day Ed seems to have the measure of all those who enter come on somebody enter and knock Ed off off the top of the pile

If Peter Dempsey was to appear in a FF1600 at Combe know where money would be....

Doesn't Matt still hold the lap record?

Ian Sowman · 8 May 2006, 10:45 (Ref:1603210)

He does indeed...

gixxer · 8 May 2006, 11:43 (Ref:1603247)

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Originally Posted by RayFF

If Peter Dempsey was to appear in a FF1600 at Combe know where money would be....

Doesn't Matt still hold the lap record?

That's if, maybe Ian would know if Pete Dempsey will be doing the carnival this year as he'll be there for the national duratec ff1600,so he may as well do both and defend his title at the same time

Providing the team can have both cars there then again i'm sure that would not be a problem for the likes of the dempsey clan

JustinDawkins · 8 May 2006, 12:38 (Ref:1603313)

Pete is racing yes

gixxer · 8 May 2006, 22:21 (Ref:1603788)

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Originally Posted by JustinDawkins

Pete is racing yes

Oh goody hope its dry then

heel'n'toe-no · 9 May 2006, 06:53 (Ref:1603954)

He's quick no matter what the conditions......Don't forget this year he won't have done much, if anything, in the Swift. He races in Duratec now.
Good luck anyway Peter.

gixxer · 9 May 2006, 08:59 (Ref:1604031)

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Originally Posted by heel'n'toe-no

He's quick no matter what the conditions......Don't forget this year he won't have done much, if anything, in the Swift. He races in Duratec now.
Good luck anyway Peter.

I,m pretty sure it won't take him long

Are you going to grace us with your presence at castle combe this year?????

Triple J Motorsport · 9 May 2006, 09:41 (Ref:1604058)

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Originally Posted by heel'n'toe-no

He's quick no matter what the conditions......Don't forget this year he won't have done much, if anything, in the Swift. He WINS in Duratec now.
Good luck anyway Peter.

heel'n'toe-no · 16 May 2006, 15:53 (Ref:1611605)

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Originally Posted by gixxer

I,m pretty sure it won't take him long

Are you going to grace us with your presence at castle combe this year?????

I would love to. I'm in the middle of some pretty important stuff at work at the moment but as soon as I get a clear spell we are looking to come and have a play - IF YOU PROMISE TO GO EASY ON US

ff90 · 17 May 2006, 08:16 (Ref:1612326)

Believe the BRSCC has pulled the Club F3's from the meeting at combe on the 29th May. That leaves a lot of time on the timetable as it was a double header for the F3's, do the FF1600 now get double-header?? Better show for the crowd anyway. Not looking good for the future of the F3 either!!

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