Goodwood Speedweek

[justracing]

I rather think it's more a matter of driver error, I'm afraid the Elite didn't have any rear view mirrors, Gary Pearson is a very quick and experienced pilot and he naturally assumed that the slower cars would observe some caution and awareness in such a mixed field. Hate to see such beautiful cars damaged in this way.

[zefarelly]

Originally Posted by justracing

I rather think it's more a matter of driver error, I'm afraid the Elite didn't have any rear view mirrors, Gary Pearson is a very quick and experienced pilot and he naturally assumed that the slower cars would observe some caution and awareness in such a mixed field. Hate to see such beautiful cars damaged in this way.

I was taught it was the responsibility of the overtaking car/faster driver to see his way by in an orderly manner . . . . Slower cars/drivers not to deviate from their line or do anything eratic.

Goodwood has its own rules, maybe you read their script?

[james s]

from the luxury of the computer it was an unnecessarily risky overtake on the most dangerous part of the circuit , it is the responsibility of the faster driver especially when lapping slower drivers to do it in the safest way possible. David Clark is a very experienced driver as is Gary Pearson they should of known better

[275 GTB-4]

Originally Posted by zefarelly

I was taught it was the responsibility of the overtaking car/faster driver to see his way by in an orderly manner . . . . Slower cars/drivers not to deviate from their line or do anything eratic.

Goodwood has its own rules, maybe you read their script?

Agree with your former statement...no eye deer what Goodwood rules may be applied tho

[john ruston]

The Elites in the race were driven by experienced drivers and best that can be said was GP was being very optimistic.
The two Elites were properly historic and the Michael Birch/Richard Bradley car ran three TT’s at Goodwood in period .
I can’t remember how many E types won a TT at Goodwood especially with rag top?
It’s Goodwood and the SWB had just returned from total rebuild at Ferrari
That would **** even that owner off!!

[Peter Mallett]

Originally Posted by john ruston

I can’t remember how many E types won a TT at Goodwood especially with rag top?

Haven't watched any of it, so can't comment but wasn't that E Type shared by Young Master March?

[Gerard C]

I'd say Pearson/ Brundle E Type, Peter, GP at wheel. yes a little bit optimistic.

[zefarelly]

https://www.tsl-timing.com/file/?f=G...4265rc1stt.pdf

It doesn't pay the repair bills, but at least the authorities saw it the same way most of us did. Better than having some fabricated crap published in a green book about your car breaking.

[Gerard C]

Huff driving was really enjoyable, viril et très correct I'd say…

[Peter Mallett]

Originally Posted by zefarelly

https://www.tsl-timing.com/file/?f=G...4265rc1stt.pdf

It doesn't pay the repair bills, but at least the authorities saw it the same way most of us did. Better than having some fabricated crap published in a green book about your car breaking.

The Gordon/March E Type

[justracing]

Originally Posted by zefarelly

https://www.tsl-timing.com/file/?f=G...4265rc1stt.pdf

It doesn't pay the repair bills, but at least the authorities saw it the same way most of us did. Better than having some fabricated crap published in a green book about your car breaking.

Obviously I misinterpreted the incident, I only watched the live racing and didn't bother to look at a rerun but I was originally under the impression that the Elite changed its line oblivious to the pursuing E type. No suggestion of any lack of driving skills from the Elite driver more a question of lack of overtaking signals from the marshals post but I could be wrong!

[midgetman]

A welcome Sunday off here, spent at Goodwood without having to get cold! Enjoyed St Mary's but the SF Edge Trophy was something else. Wonderful! Does Mark Walker need a riding mechanic?

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[midgetman]

Yeah, so Goodie on the tablet, British Kart Championship on the laptop alongside. What to watch?!??

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[hoffman66]

Err rallycross, Motogp, BSB, easy decision sorry!

[Duddha]

I loved the fact that the BOSS 302 Mustang won the two Gerry Marshall Trophy races when these cars never actually raced in that era or "Group 1+" part of the BSCC. This makes all of the other owners and cars look stupid. Why bother build or run a Group 1+ car when it's something that wasn't there that outpaces everyone?

[john ruston]

It’s Goodwood!

[Peter Mallett]

Originally Posted by Duddha

I loved the fact that the BOSS 302 Mustang won the two Gerry Marshall Trophy races when these cars never actually raced in that era or "Group 1+" part of the BSCC. This makes all of the other owners and cars look stupid. Why bother build or run a Group 1+ car when it's something that wasn't there that outpaces everyone?

Originally Posted by john ruston

It’s Goodwood!

Both valid points but this car also races with MRL in the Tony Dron Trophy, so I understand it has the necessary HTP. FWIW it is a lovely car.

[zefarelly]

Originally Posted by Duddha

I loved the fact that the BOSS 302 Mustang won the two Gerry Marshall Trophy races when these cars never actually raced in that era or "Group 1+" part of the BSCC. This makes all of the other owners and cars look stupid. Why bother build or run a Group 1+ car when it's something that wasn't there that outpaces everyone?

You can say the same for St Marys Trophy

As JR says, it's Goodwood, rewriting history for 20 years.

[Duddha]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Both valid points but this car also races with MRL in the Tony Dron Trophy, so I understand it has the necessary HTP. FWIW it is a lovely car.

It doesn't have valid HTP.

[Peter Mallett]

Fair enough.

[Peter Mallett]

On reflection can anyone tell me what Ford were thinking when, instead of running the Mach E around to set a lap time, they gave it to some wassock who spent the time spinning it around. As someone who still has a deposit on one, I'm seriously thinking that perhaps Ford are not confident in the capabilities of the car.

[AnnoyedMoose]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

On reflection can anyone tell me what Ford were thinking when, instead of running the Mach E around to set a lap time, they gave it to some wassock who spent the time spinning it around. As someone who still has a deposit on one, I'm seriously thinking that perhaps Ford are not confident in the capabilities of the car.

Maybe they're going for a younger market who are more into that sort of thing than lap times?

[Derwent]

How much to the professional drivers get for appearing? Are they paid per race or for the meeting?
This year there seemed to be a very small pool or very busy drivers. How many events did Nick Padmore do? Was it driving to reduce the number of folk present?

[BertMk2]

Originally Posted by Derwent

How much to the professional drivers get for appearing? Are they paid per race or for the meeting?
This year there seemed to be a very small pool or very busy drivers. How many events did Nick Padmore do? Was it driving to reduce the number of folk present?

I guess that some of the other drivers may not have been there if they have events still to run in their day jobs - things like quarantine periods or international travel restrictions may have had an impact to some extent.

[Peter Mallett]

Originally Posted by AnnoyedMoose

Maybe they're going for a younger market who are more into that sort of thing than lap times?

Someone spending upwards of 55k is not going to be interested in burning rubber. That is a 1400bhp machine, would have been good to see it perform.