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For the last race ghe weather looks truly miserable, gloomy and from what I can see on the webcam the track looks deserted.
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Weather is fine, it’s just light drizzle. Track is consistently wet, but no visibility issues or standing water. I’d say perfect conditions for historic motorsport!
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Unlucky again Mike. Not been your week but chin up, hope whatever the problem was not to bad.
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Phew, wow! I don't recall weather like that in the 25ish races I've run at Spa. It was so wet my fronts were locking with just a dab. We started 5th in class and 36th, finished third in class and 19th so a pretty good run, spoiled by a TVR that wouldn't catch up with the safety car and thus held me back. Anyway another trophy to go in the loft.
That's my season finished although many are going to Estoril and Portimao. I'm envious. Great to see Delta and share his enthusiasm. Pretty good result for the Galaxy team. Sorry to speak with Mike who shouldn't take it too hard, sometimes you are just a passenger. |
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You said it yourself, you don’t make a habit of it and the track was diabolical....and I am sure that you would not get to drive these cars often if you were not a very good driver. Give yourself a couple of days and I am sure that you will realise that you were just a bit unlucky and in the wrong place at the wrong time. It happens, but you are OK. You will probably be annoyed with yourself for a couple of days, but then you will be planning your next outing! Good luck. |
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Very sorry to hear of John's and Mike's and Delta's travails, it seems their luck deserted them and maybe came our way instead. Jackie & I were looking after the Gray's father & son E type in the hotly contested GTS12 class. Qualified 30th with a 2.56 by the quick lad while track was still dry We were in same pitbox as Delta so were aware of the braking issues, nothing he can't solve.
Based on weather forecast and knowledge gleaned from the last 3 attempts we planned a 2 stop strategy but only a single refuelling. Went like clockwork apart from contact by a Falcon / Mustang (not sure which) and later on a Marcos, but weren't knocked off track and suffered only light panel damage. As it played out we finshed 7th in class and 16th overall which I'm told is pretty good for a self-prepared privateer team. Could have been so different as there was minimal oil left in the sump, also the low fuel light had been flashing for almost half an hour at the end. Owner/driver already planning engine rebuild ready for next year - bring it on :-) We're currently holed up at an aire alongside the Moselle in Luxembourg, next stop Dijon where I'm racing my Lenham next weekend. |
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The reason was, if anything had happened to the car it would be difficult to get fixed before departing for the next race, and as the +4 is out of action after the 6hrs it couldn't be used as a substitute. As it is we still have an engine dilemma, with the broken one from Monza needing investigation, and the current borrowed unit that was no way near as good as supposed to be at Spa. So lots to sort out in the next two weeks...... |
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Well done team Gray / MGDavid, just proves yet again that if unscheduled stops can be avoided, a reasonable result is possible.
Thanks everyone for their words of support / encouragement after my off, they are much appreciated. As the 6hr is very much a team event, my main disappointment was in letting the team down, followed by damaging such a lovely car. But I’ll be back in a seat for Portugal at the end of Oct. |
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Good to hear everyone coming away from Spa in a positive mind. Motor racing has many more downs than ups, onto the next one and good luck all.
Sounds like a right result David. Nice one. One day I'll get to the Six Hours, honest! Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk |
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Highs and Lows but I’m counting the days now for next year . Just the best weekend ever . It goes without saying Max we would love to have you along anytime .
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BTW what did you make of the poster and stickers instead of a bag or jumper . Not impressed
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But I’ll be back in a seat for Portugal at the end of Oct. [/QUOTE] Thats more like it . |
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Mmm, looks like I need to renew my every two years acquaintance with the Six Hours in 2020 ...
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We had a pretty trouble free run, pitted for first driver change under safety car #1 and pitted for the second change just before the second SC. We got fuel at this point so managed to fuel under SC too. Very pleased with 33rd
The first hour was very very slippery and not much fun, but I was impressed with the driving of the GT40s who were all very respectful as they came through the field. I wish the same could be said about the E-types......!!! Overall a great 6 hour |
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The event seemed to have a different, more professional feel to it this year. Much more promotion. One very good thing is the L'abre bar and the adjacent hamburger joint. They both take money rather than pre paid coupons. Also there is a good atmosphere just like the old bars behind the old pits. Mike, you'll feel much better when you get behind a wheel again. Notwithstanding the weather it's still Spa and it's still fun. MG David. Looked for you but missed you. Glad you had a good race. Now in the line for the ferry. |
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Home again after a great weekend. Congratulations to all finishers of the Six Hours, especially the winners on GTS11, car 219 Peereboom - Izakc - Smith, another great drive from all 3 of you.
I was in MGB Car 41 - Cripps - McCarthy. Our race was started a little rough as like a few others we missed the 20 minute window to grid, caught a little off guard by the race actually starting on time for a change, so had to start from the pit lane. I set off onto the wet track and made some good progress, unfortunately the passenger wiper blade had other ideas and when it got stuck against the hard top after 30 minutes. I managed to get nearly to the hour mark before I called it too dangerous to see when I stopped to get the wiper removed and handed over for Mr Cripps for his 2.5 hour stint. He trooped on steadily moving up the standings and at the 3 hour mark we importantly moved back past our garage rivals in the 91 MGB. Mr Cripps pitted and handed the car back over to me for the last stint. I settled into a rhythm with the tired car, the only real issue being pretty substantial brake knock off, we ran as high as 21st o/a and 3rd in GTS11 before unfortunately requiring an extra stop for fuel. Brain fade at the fuel stop was completely my own fault, so I'll be taking some stick for a while, deservedly. Does anyone know of any links to photographs? Or photographers that were there? looking forward to next time |
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A fairly wet weekend and typical Belgian weather but a great weekend, good to see you all and spectate during the 6 hours. Well done Iain with the Ford Galaxie or biggest boot of the race
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