Mad Mark

205munchkin · 23 Jun 2010, 21:27 (Ref:2717093)

I read in todays MN that Mark is going to do the rest of the British Championship. Does this mean he wont be racing in the open championship this year, as I thought he also wanted to do some more ERC rounds?

Cant wait to see the Xsara being used to its full potential. The last few years havnt done either the car or Mark justice!

Mad Mark Watson · 25 Jun 2010, 11:24 (Ref:2717768)

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Originally Posted by 205munchkin

I read in todays MN that Mark is going to do the rest of the British Championship. Does this mean he wont be racing in the open championship this year, as I thought he also wanted to do some more ERC rounds?

Cant wait to see the Xsara being used to its full potential. The last few years havnt done either the car or Mark justice!

Nice to be the topic of conversation!!

As per my calender on my web www.madmark.co.uk i have listed my events that i shall try to attend I am still doing Knockhill in the Open Championship and as you will see it is possible to do all the BRC rounds as well. With two events attended in the BRC and two top 4 finishes we have to give it a go and see what the ageing xara can acheive against more modern machinery.

As you will have noticed it is fine to do both champs as they do not clash now and as stated before i love to race and attend meetings!

The only problem is that we will have to curtail our ERC outings which Poland and Czech were likely we will see how we go in the BRC first.

We have to also think about budgets for 2011 and a change of equipment!

**BertMk2** · 25 Jun 2010, 11:49 (Ref:2717781)

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Originally Posted by Mad Mark Watson

We have to also think about budgets for 2011 and a change of equipment!

Have you got any idea what you're going to replace the Xsara with yet?

AndyS · 25 Jun 2010, 15:55 (Ref:2717884)

I'll be sad to see the Xsara go. Not particularly a Citreon fan but always thought the Rally/Rallycross versions of the Xsara were a good looking car. Hopefully, it'll stay in circulation in the UK. I think mention was made in something I read about a C4 test session in France?

1975DCS · 27 Jun 2010, 07:24 (Ref:2718400)

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Originally Posted by Mad Mark Watson

The only problem is that we will have to curtail our ERC outings which Poland and Czech were likely we will see how we go in the BRC first.

Damn, was hoping on Belgium... Xsara should do well there...

Mad Mark Watson · 29 Jun 2010, 06:00 (Ref:2719643)

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Originally Posted by BertMk2

Have you got any idea what you're going to replace the Xsara with yet?

We now have 4 options and 3 different marques but still talkin to parties concerned its big decision changing cars

Mad Mark Watson · 29 Jun 2010, 06:02 (Ref:2719644)

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Originally Posted by AndyS

I'll be sad to see the Xsara go. Not particularly a Citreon fan but always thought the Rally/Rallycross versions of the Xsara were a good looking car. Hopefully, it'll stay in circulation in the UK. I think mention was made in something I read about a C4 test session in France?

We did a number laps of Loheac on Monday after Kerlabo in Marc Labouille's C4 i couldn't believe how far advanced from the xsara it was and the Xsara isnt slow the transverse engine makes the car much more balanced

Mad Mark Watson · 29 Jun 2010, 06:03 (Ref:2719645)

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Originally Posted by 1975DCS

Damn, was hoping on Belgium... Xsara should do well there...

We will be there for British round but not for ERC as it clashes with the BRC and you cant do every event !

StockHatch782 · 29 Jun 2010, 07:24 (Ref:2719673)

Seems appropriate for this thread: http://www.rallycross.com/ For Sale / Division 1 / Citroen Xsara T16 4x4

(Why won't that site let you link to it?)

AndyS · 29 Jun 2010, 11:52 (Ref:2719801)

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Originally Posted by Mad Mark Watson

We now have 4 options and 3 different marques but still talkin to parties concerned its big decision changing cars

As it's fairly quiet in the forum at present, anybody fancy a bit of idle speculation as to which marques or even cars? I'm going with C4, Focus, Fiesta and 207. When you think about it there is'nt much else around that's newer than the Xsara at the moment. Shame more people can't afford to build a car from new at present so we could have even more variety.

**BertMk2** · 29 Jun 2010, 12:41 (Ref:2719827)

Well, C4 is the obvious one isn't it? Focus and Fiesta are a good shout for the "same marque" element of things and the 207 is also a good bet. Maybe also add in Fabia to the mix? Just trying to think what they'd look like in the pink and black colour scheme (obviously Mark's got to buy the one that looks best

)

schanche · 29 Jun 2010, 14:58 (Ref:2719879)

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Originally Posted by BertMk2

Well, C4 is the obvious one isn't it? Focus and Fiesta are a good shout for the "same marque" element of things and the 207 is also a good bet. Maybe also add in Fabia to the mix? Just trying to think what they'd look like in the pink and black colour scheme (obviously Mark's got to buy the one that looks best

)

Look ford! wood to whatever car Mark chooses along as he keeps his focus! and gets hold of a proven winner its skoda!be good and a welcome addition to the British scene fabia!less can't wait!

Gloves · 29 Jun 2010, 16:18 (Ref:2719906)

Is this a clue?

1975DCS · 29 Jun 2010, 18:58 (Ref:2719967)

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Originally Posted by StockHatch782

(Why won't that site let you link to it?)

Like this:
http://www.rallycross.com/sales_db/v...2573&lang_id=0

1975DCS · 29 Jun 2010, 19:07 (Ref:2719976)

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Originally Posted by Mad Mark Watson

We did a number laps of Loheac on Monday after Kerlabo in Marc Labouille's C4 i couldn't believe how far advanced from the xsara it was and the Xsara isnt slow the transverse engine makes the car much more balanced

Makes sense, but I always read the transverse is limited in terms of horsepower and torque it can (could?) cope? A lot of cars has been converted to longitudinal, like that Hyundai of Radstrom... But maybe things have changed, we have seen transverse engines in France before, altough that was with 40 mm restrictor.

1975DCS · 29 Jun 2010, 19:09 (Ref:2719978)

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Originally Posted by Gloves

Is this a clue?

I think the 207 looks best, not to wide, nice WRC spoiler. But color makes it all...

AndyS · 29 Jun 2010, 19:42 (Ref:2720001)

Didn't I read something else that Andy Scott had been spotted measuring one of the 207's for his transporter? If both change their cars I hope both the Xsara and 306 fall into somebody else's hands in the UK as it would be a shame if they disapeared.

bigdick1977 · 29 Jun 2010, 19:59 (Ref:2720011)

Yep about Andy, saw him measuring the 207 and his new transporter at the Euro round at Lydden.

schanche · 29 Jun 2010, 21:03 (Ref:2720049)

Another one of these would be welcome
http://www.rallycross.com/sales_db/v...2733&lang_id=0

But anything Jernberg has would be good maybe he could pass it on!!past or present?

dougcross70's · 29 Jun 2010, 21:37 (Ref:2720070)

Don't rule out the little Skoda, it has enough grunt to fight amongst the big boys.
Would be nice to see a Skoda airborne around the British Rallycross Scene.

1975DCS · 29 Jun 2010, 22:05 (Ref:2720085)

How about the Stecka Clio?

dcdesign · 30 Jun 2010, 01:15 (Ref:2720119)

I heard some news about Scott going for the Kuypers focus, last race in holland...

so it will be guessing till we see it, the 207 or the focus??

StockHatch782 · 30 Jun 2010, 07:45 (Ref:2720209)

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Originally Posted by 1975DCS

Like this:
http://www.rallycross.com/sales_db/v...2573&lang_id=0

Ah right, cheers! Should really work out how to use the internet at some point.

rich_cooper · 30 Jun 2010, 17:18 (Ref:2720437)

I would like to see a Fabia in the UK

Mad Mark Watson · 1 Jul 2010, 04:49 (Ref:2720619)

KEEP GUESSING ALL !!!!!

Lots of options I been faithful to citrown for a long time now but as everyone will know I do like to be different.

I am Holjes this weekend talking tpo a number of drivers and teams about cars !

Have tested M Technologies C4 very good
TB having a Focus at Scotch Corner is a plus because we have parts and expertise already however not keen on shape

ALways loved the Fabia very stylish car and different. and 4 different ons offered to me!

Not a fiesta not new shape they dont handle right

Volvo c30 ? Same running gear as focus ?

Wont e a 207 again just not quite right if JLP cant get them to the front then no one will.

DS3 ? or not proven yet needs development ?

Russian car ?

Many things to consider price, ease of parts, what looks good for the track, Sponsorship, the list goes on

Let me know what you all think i always respect other peoples views helps me and the sport to move forward

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