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Old 1 Jun 2019, 20:28 (Ref:3907391)   #51
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Initial walk up from the car park highlights the difference with spick and span MSV properties. However, lots of spectating points with less fencing the might be expected and actually a decent facility all in all. Spectator snappers guide to Thruxton will be available soon on pistonclick.com (i.e. when I have written it). Entries for some races disappointing low and not all races that exciting but locating at chicane for the afternoon provided a decent level of entertainment. Last visit was 25 years ago, next one will be sooner !
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Old 2 Jun 2019, 07:25 (Ref:3907459)   #52
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Enjoyed yesterday. Took too many photos but it's hard not too.
Spent all day around the complex wandering to different points and the crowd seemed in good form. Some good battles and much late braking over this side of the circuit.
Once the first qually is run I will wander over and check out the paddock.
Currently sunny and warm, rain due later.
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Old 2 Jun 2019, 07:59 (Ref:3907463)   #53
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There was a beautiful Zagato bodied Lister in the paddock yesterday. The bike is pretty awesome too.
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Old 2 Jun 2019, 08:10 (Ref:3907466)   #54
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Mistake, it was a Briistol. The new Lister is not at all so elegant
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Old 2 Jun 2019, 20:41 (Ref:3907587)   #55
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Just in from an enjoyable weekend of Historic Racing at Thruxton which even a deflating air bed in our tent couldn't spoil !

Agree with Chunterer regarding the rehashing of the Historic calendar . Everything needs spacing out although of course European meetings also need to be considered . As far as Testing is concerned , Thruxton is apparently allowed a measly four days most of which are taken by the BTCC and BSB competitors , so Testing or the lack of is still a big problem at Thruxton .

Highlights of the meeting for me were the pair of action packed Sports 2000 races , the BBMF aircraft , the two Group 2 Capris wailing round the circuit in unison but also the cars in the high speed demonstration at lunchtime . An ex Marco Apicella F3000 and former Formula Ford 2000 and Historic hotshot Steve Farthing's F5000 Lola T332 in particular served as a reminder of what is missing from most race meetings these days .
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Old 3 Jun 2019, 08:25 (Ref:3907662)   #56
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We followed a road registered Lola T70 into the circuit on Sunday which made an interesting start to the day!
As has already been said, the grids were a little thin with the exception of the packed sports 2000 races, the leading lap times down in the 1:15 region, pretty impressive in the early summer sunshine. The entry lists didn't lack for quality as such, there were some wonderfully prepared machinery competing particularly in the tin top classes. Such a shame that Steve Dance's Capri turned into a smoke machine causing it's retirement and unfortunately the weather didn't play ball with some very cold showers moving in pm. I watched Delta's progress with interesting from the complex in the FJ's and whilst the rear engined Lola looked more than competitive, the Gemini appeared to have a gearbox problem in the front engine field.
All in all a very entertaining event, well organised with informative commentary as usual from Marcus Pye and the lunch break demos were very special as was the DC4 in the air. Thanks to all, I just hope the annual meeting can gather some momentum in future years.
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Old 3 Jun 2019, 08:49 (Ref:3907664)   #57
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We followed a road registered Lola T70 into the circuit on Sunday which made an interesting start to the day!
As has already been said, the grids were a little thin with the exception of the packed sports 2000 races, the leading lap times down in the 1:15 region, pretty impressive in the early summer sunshine. The entry lists didn't lack for quality as such, there were some wonderfully prepared machinery competing particularly in the tin top classes. Such a shame that Steve Dance's Capri turned into a smoke machine causing it's retirement and unfortunately the weather didn't play ball with some very cold showers moving in pm. I watched Delta's progress with interesting from the complex in the FJ's and whilst the rear engined Lola looked more than competitive, the Gemini appeared to have a gearbox problem in the front engine field.
All in all a very entertaining event, well organised with informative commentary as usual from Marcus Pye and the lunch break demos were very special as was the DC4 in the air. Thanks to all, I just hope the annual meeting can gather some momentum in future years.
Engine is way down on power. Gearbox was perfect. Driver I suspect. Yes had a lot of fun in the Lola MK5.
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Old 3 Jun 2019, 09:15 (Ref:3907671)   #58
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Engine is way down on power. Gearbox was perfect. Driver I suspect. Yes had a lot of fun in the Lola MK5.
Couldn't make out what the problem was with the Gemini but you had a good race in the Lola
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Couldn't make out what the problem was with the Gemini but you had a good race in the Lola
.Yes thank you.one more lap and i would of got P6. Got shoved onto the grass half way through the race. Great fun.Must try and post picture from 1985.Glad you had a good day out.Next year we could bring the FF2000.?or Atlantics.??
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Old 3 Jun 2019, 12:25 (Ref:3907692)   #60
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I guess HF2 is just a day dream but Atlantics would be wonderful. The demo bought back memories of how good these cars are to watch. Classic F3 would be very appropriate too
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Old 3 Jun 2019, 12:45 (Ref:3907695)   #61
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I guess HF2 is just a day dream but Atlantics would be wonderful. The demo bought back memories of how good these cars are to watch. Classic F3 would be very appropriate too
The masters at Brands the weekend before had superb grids for the F2 races and some very spirited driving best F2 grids for a long time. Results here: https://www.tsl-timing.com/file/?f=M.../192151hf2.pdf
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Old 3 Jun 2019, 13:09 (Ref:3907699)   #62
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Agreed. I was there. Can't see them coming to Thruxton anytime soon though despite their huge history there.
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We had a great weekend at our local circuit, some very nice cars racing & doing demonstration laps. I hope the FJ drivers didn't get too distracted with the C-47 flying over! Hopefully the event will grow further for next year. A few of my very amateurish photo's are below.











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Old 3 Jun 2019, 17:56 (Ref:3907738)   #64
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Old 3 Jun 2019, 18:05 (Ref:3907741)   #65
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Formula Junior Rear engined qually:
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Great pics, everyone! Anyone know what the problem was with Mr Dance’s Capri? Is that steam or oil smoke? Last time out they had a header tank split.....
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I'm sure the pitlane commentator said that the rear end was covered in oil . I think Steve Dance was eventually black flagged which would suggest oil . Unfortunately a couple of the Group 1 Capris also expired in clouds of smoke .
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Thanks. Expensive engine, if that was the problem......
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Thanks. Expensive engine, if that was the problem......
Marcus Pye on commentary suggested the chasing Ric Wood would be already calculating the size of the invoice Steve Dance would be getting....
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