Goodwood RRC 76th Members Meeting

[E.B]

Originally Posted by john ruston

Bad situation for both entrants and organisers

... not to mention the spectators who have braved the elements, the car parks and traffic to be there.

Shame (but understandable) to see such a depleted F5000 grid.... a far cry from the 30 odd car F5000 grid we had in the sun at the Phillip Island Historic just a week before.

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by GCCheddaris

If the RS2000 was unsuccessful ( on circuits ) why did you build one ?

First, I like RS2000s, having owned 2 in period. Second, I was offered a very sad but genuine RS2 rally car, and spent a fortune bringing the shell back to life. A lot of original trim was missing so it made sense to keep it as a competition car, and as Gp1 was starting to attract interest, that was how I decided to build it. Third, I don’t chose cars to race because they are guaranteed to be front runners, but because I want to race them.

Originally Posted by GCCheddaris

I can't remember an Escort Mk II racing in the BTCC . Presumably they were more popular in Europe .

Correct, popular on the mainland, but because the BTCC regs suited the Capri, that’s where Ford put all their resources. BTW I’ve never seen a period pic of a Gp1 RS2 racing without the droop snoot. Maybe I just haven’t looked hard enough. The ‘flat front’ was a late Oz homologation and made sense for rallying as the plastic nose cone was very expensive! Also heavy....

I didn’t watch the race, but sounds like the conditions were against the powerful cars. Please don’t think I’m ‘dissing’ any particular car- that RS2 looks extremely well set up, obviously has ample horsepower, and is driven very well! If it makes the racing more exciting for spectators to have the smaller cars dicing with the big bangers, then GRCC will go for it......

[Mike Bell]

Some nice dices in the Moss Trophy, and in my opinion the best looking E Type won......

Full marks as always for the camera positions, they really show historic cars at their best- drifting!

[E.B]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

Full marks as always for the camera positions, they really show historic cars at their best- drifting!

Quoted for truth and a big +1 from me.

[Mike Bell]

Gutted for our Peter in his Rover.....

[gary396]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

Gutted for our Peter in his Rover.....

Look's like he got nudged from either side, great pity for him.

[gary396]

I thought the towing of it was going to make it even more expensive!

[Cliff Ryan]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

Gutted for our Peter in his Rover.....

Yes, sickening, but at least it looks like Peter’s ok

[E.B]

Very sorry to see Peter involved in the T1 incident. Sadly once he was on the grass he was a passenger, no chance of escape and route 1 to the scene.

[medius]

Shame the race was so badly shortened, the Fowler/Wood/Skid battle was enjoyable, hopefully Peter is just a bit sore in the morning, physically and bank balance. Cars can be pieced together but people can't.

[richrad smith]

Lovely Cars on what looks like a Lovely Circuit

[Paulaweybridge]

Great watching the GT 40’s etc on YouTube right now. Remember being taken round in one a few years ago at the Revival 😀

[Paulaweybridge]

Originally Posted by Cliff Ryan

Yes, sickening, but at least it looks like Peter’s ok

I hope so

[Tim Falce]

Originally Posted by delta

Early night for me as I’m running Reading half marathon in morning and then back to Goodwood to load up .

Did you take part in the unofficial half marathon or stay in bed?

[Mike Bell]

The Gp5 demos made it for me. My absolute favourite era.....

Edit- apart from the 320 laying a trail of oil round the circuit. You’d have thought the smoke and then spinning on own oil would have been an indication of something amiss!

[delta]

Reading half marathon got cancelled . Mrs Delta had me on DIY. Just had a call from owner of Masararti ,front wheel bearing failure . He not happy with his preparers so guess what . 😀. I’m going to look forward to having a go .

[Moneyseeker]

Shame to see Peter in the wall, hope he is not too sore and the big Rover is back to it's immaculate self before too long.

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[Peter Mallett]

One of those things sadly. In car you can see I was looking at a relatively clear track then it all went Pete Tong! Worst thing is I can't get it ready for Donington and I have to tell my tell co driver!

[delta]

Bother

[Mike Harte]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

One of those things sadly. In car you can see I was looking at a relatively clear track then it all went Pete Tong! Worst thing is I can't get it ready for Donington and I have to tell my tell co driver!

As long as you are all OK, I'm sure you'll be forgiven.

[356sc]

Gutted for you Peter...glad that you are ok though.

[Peter Mallett]

Hmm doesn't look like it.

[Alan Morgan]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

The Gp5 demos made it for me. My absolute favourite era.....

Edit- apart from the 320 laying a trail of oil round the circuit. You’d have thought the smoke and then spinning on own oil would have been an indication of something amiss!

Unfortunately, the inclement weather meant that the "High Speed Demonstrations" were a little tame. It's very unfortunate that they felt the need to salt the circuit. Salt plays havoc with a magnesium gearbox casing - hence the depleted field in 1 Litre F3 (when the salt would have been pretty much at its worst) and the limited number of F5000s venturing out.

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Hmm doesn't look like it.

He’s probably worried that Mrs Delta will have him doing DIY again that weekend.....

From trackside cameras looks like you were mid pack and just got squeezed, Peter. Certainly no chance of slowing down on grass today, as the repeat off by one of the Cortinas demonstrated in the last race. If you miss Donny, when’s the next outing?

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by Alan Morgan

Unfortunately, the inclement weather meant that the "High Speed Demonstrations" were a little tame. It's very unfortunate that they felt the need to salt the circuit. Salt plays havoc with a magnesium gearbox casing - hence the depleted field in 1 Litre F3 (when the salt would have been pretty much at its worst) and the limited number of F5000s venturing out.

Totally agree, Alan. Would certainly make me think. Re demos- The NASCAR car going off while doing donuts was amusing, but according to Marcus the fastest (unofficial) lap of the w/end was set by the ‘Fruit of the Loom’ blue 320 this afternoon. He was ‘on it’, as they say.....