XR2 for which classic championship?

markw63 · 4 Mar 2005, 20:31 (Ref:1242622)

Hi guys

I am looking at doing a few historic or classic races with my Fiesta XR2, which ones can be recommended or which ones will it be eligible for, at the moment we are running in 750 stock hatch.

Thanks
Mark w

**Peter Mallett** · 5 Mar 2005, 07:24 (Ref:1243001)

Try www.csccgb.co.uk. It would possibly fit with Group 1 if its a pre 1983 car.

**silver bullet** · 5 Mar 2005, 12:17 (Ref:1243247)

I think it also is also ok in the classic thunder class, as long as it's pre 1990.

**Tim Falce** · 5 Mar 2005, 12:20 (Ref:1243249)

You could also go for the BARC SE Track and Race car championship

**Peter Mallett** · 5 Mar 2005, 16:00 (Ref:1243392)

Quote:

Originally Posted by silver bullet

I think it also is also ok in the classic thunder class, as long as it's pre 1990.

Quite correct. I think if its a mark 1 you can enter Group 1 on the Dunlop treaded tyres then bolt on slicks for Classic Thunder.

markw63 · 5 Mar 2005, 16:31 (Ref:1243406)

Thanks guys.
I will find out more about classic thunder for a couple of races, i think that is the series we want to enter full season next year as i dont have time to change car for regs this year as were to busy with our new business.

Thanks for all the help.
Mark w
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**Peter Mallett** · 5 Mar 2005, 20:29 (Ref:1243564)

Mark,

Carrera, who posts here is fully up to speed on Classic Thunder, and if you need any advice pm me and I can give you the number for someone who wrote the regs.

greenamex2 · 6 Mar 2005, 09:15 (Ref:1244189)

Or if you don't what to run on slicks in an up to 2 litre class, how about the Toyo Tyres Modified Production Saloons?

Free tyres if you do three races and they are about tuppence anyway.

www.rscc.co.uk

Any questions and I can be contacted via the series web site.

markw63 · 6 Mar 2005, 16:08 (Ref:1244608)

The toyo tyres is also a good series, i have watched many of these races. I am definately entering stock hatch again this year but will move next year so i am trying to do the odd race in other series to find out what would suit really, without modifying too much so then we can build a new car for the season after, all this advice is great though, i will check out the toyo regs and site. I would like to build a classic mustang but with my passion and attention to detail i would never get it finished...

Keith Wheeler · 6 Mar 2005, 17:05 (Ref:1244665)

Classic Sports Car Club (www.classicsportscarclub.co.uk) new 'Tintops' series if you want 40 minute races. Very open regulations, i reckon you could fit in without any modifications.

**Peter Mallett** · 6 Mar 2005, 19:20 (Ref:1244809)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Wheeler

Classic Sports Car Club (www.classicsportscarclub.co.uk) new 'Tintops' series if you want 40 minute races. Very open regulations, i reckon you could fit in without any modifications.

Hi Keith,

I think your link (poetry?) is faulty.

carrera · 6 Mar 2005, 19:38 (Ref:1244828)

Quote:

Originally Posted by silver bullet

I think it also is also ok in the classic thunder class, as long as it's pre 1990.

It would be very welcome in CT and you don't have to run slicks.

If you are eligible for class F there is an unwritten rule that you stay behind the Citroen at all times! lol

**Tim Falce** · 6 Mar 2005, 19:43 (Ref:1244832)

Quote:

Originally Posted by carrera

It would be very welcome in CT and you don't have to run slicks.

If you are eligible for class F there is an unwritten rule that you stay behind the Citroen at all times! lol

Unless you have a white and red Escort

**Peter Mallett** · 6 Mar 2005, 19:46 (Ref:1244838)

Yes I should point out that the slicks thing takes you into another class.

As Carrera says, it isn't manadatory.

Keith Wheeler · 7 Mar 2005, 18:41 (Ref:1245847)

Sorry, link appears to be back up, but they haven't added the 'Tintops' regs yet. Regs for 'Tintops' are very similar to 'Swinging Sixties', but 'Tintops' is for newer cars. 40 minute races, 1 or 2 drivers, garages at at least 2 meetings, scrutineers come to you, entry should be £245.
Cars must be original silhouette, engine and gearbox type and use tyres from Blue Book List 1A and 1B. Engines must be normally aspirated.
CSCC membership and series registration £30 in total.

carrera · 7 Mar 2005, 20:04 (Ref:1245946)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Yes I should point out that the slicks thing takes you into another class.

As Carrera says, it isn't manadatory.

Tyres are free in CT whatever class you run in. I tried Dunlop slicks which were an improvement on the Yokos gripwise but due to their size knocked 20 mph off the top speed. Hugh Poston (XR2) has been using Michelin slicks as did the Haynes boys on the Golf.

**Peter Mallett** · 7 Mar 2005, 20:14 (Ref:1245963)

Oops.

Ta for that.

markw63 · 8 Mar 2005, 07:42 (Ref:1246378)

I am very tempted by both classic thunder and classic saloons, when are you guys at silverstone or donington? does anyone know if i could just fit straight in without any or minor mods, we are running basically grp 'n regs with minor mods. What are the costs per race and reg etc?

**Peter Mallett** · 8 Mar 2005, 08:00 (Ref:1246386)

Mark,

For Classic Thunder go to www.csccgb.co.uk (The Classic Touring Car Racing Club) and have a look at the regs for that championship.

I don't know much about the CSCC (Classic Sportscar Club) but from what I understand you'll be running against cars built to Group1 or Group A in other words although outwardly a standard car the internals will be modified.

What year is your Fiesta?

markw63 · 8 Mar 2005, 20:49 (Ref:1247113)

my fiesta is around 85, its hard to say as i bought it as a totally scrap shell then totally restored and rebuilt it ground up, the engine is 81 i think, the reason im unsure is the 88 i was using in the first half of last season blew so i rebuilt the one i'm using this year from new spares i had...

**Peter Mallett** · 9 Mar 2005, 04:55 (Ref:1247351)

Its too new for Group 1 irespective of engine year.

Would also appear to be too new for Classic Sportscar Club too, that leaves you with CTCRC Classic Thunder or RSCC modified saloons.

**Peter Mallett** · 9 Mar 2005, 05:14 (Ref:1247359)

You can also fit into this one too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by falcemob

You could also go for the BARC SE Track and Race car championship

markw63 · 9 Mar 2005, 20:24 (Ref:1248071)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

You can also fit into this one too.

I think it would have to be one of the above, to be honest i dont really fancy the TRC saloon champ, really want to get involved with classics so it would have to be classic thunder, which may require a new car which isnt a problem as i have access to another half finished bodyshell.

COLIN STUBBS · 18 May 2005, 14:19 (Ref:1303766)

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greenamex2 · 18 May 2005, 15:42 (Ref:1303842)

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Practically anything saloon/coupe/hatchback car shaped that is easily availble in this country is eligible for the Toyo Mod Prods providing it runs on the remarkably cheap (like FREE if you do three races this year) and increasingly improving Toyo Tyres.

Gerry Cain is on 020-7236 0096.

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