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by driftwood
Wed Sep 12, 2012 9:35 pm
Forum: Paddock Chatter
Topic: Which circuits will Mono/F3 race next year & get good grids?
Replies: 13
Views: 25496

Re: Which circuits will Mono/F3 race next year & get good gr

Tony 1 dangerous to think !! i did it once cost me lots of money! 2 Cost of going abroad is a lot more than you think ! Fuel to ferry ferry cost fuel to foreign circuit time involved hotel cost unless u live within 1 hour of the ferry it is not an economical task for most racers however it is romant...
by driftwood
Wed Sep 12, 2012 9:11 pm
Forum: Paddock Chatter
Topic: Formula 4 - no not that one...
Replies: 6
Views: 11506

Re: Formula 4 - no not that one...

Not enough people around with money in any category F Vee FFord to historics sports cars or F1 no need for new series irrelevent who runs it as usual the customer racer is the mug that will pay the price IF MSVR/ BRDC VD and Ford etc want to promote this give away free cars for 3 years use to see if...
by driftwood
Mon Sep 10, 2012 10:16 pm
Forum: Paddock Chatter
Topic: Which circuits will Mono/F3 race next year & get good grids?
Replies: 13
Views: 25496

Re: Which circuits will Mono/F3 race next year & get good gr

I do not disagree about Cadwell being a great track I have enjoyed my racing there in the past I think the schedule needs to be looked at so that there is some balance for the great north south divide AS mentioned in other postings maybe the drop score system is dropped itself so every round counts ...
by driftwood
Sun Sep 09, 2012 10:30 pm
Forum: Paddock Chatter
Topic: Which circuits will Mono/F3 race next year & get good grids?
Replies: 13
Views: 25496

Re: Which circuits will Mono/F3 race next year & get good gr

Whilst it may be the same question being asked up n down the country in all categories its needing addressed Its not just a sign f the times we have had this economic climate for 5 years and have another 5 years to go before we are out of it While we may be picking and choosing its time for the Club...
by driftwood
Sat Sep 08, 2012 9:56 pm
Forum: Paddock Chatter
Topic: Which circuits will Mono/F3 race next year & get good grids?
Replies: 13
Views: 25496

Which circuits will Mono/F3 race next year & get good grids?

I have seen the Cadwell Park meeting had 11 Mono 2 litres and 17 1800 cars entered Anglesey F3 has 8 cars so how about the organisers find out from the paying customer how many events they want in a season for the championship and which venues to run at Why go to Cadwell for 28 cars over 2 categorie...
by driftwood
Sat Aug 25, 2012 11:26 am
Forum: Paddock Chatter
Topic: Brands Open /libre races sat 22 Sept
Replies: 0
Views: 3414

Brands Open /libre races sat 22 Sept

For the Mono racer who cannot get Silverstone entry or do not fancy the GP track there is an opportunity for 2 races at Brands SEMSEC are having their annual Brands Hatch race meeting Sat 22 Sept with a Double header Open single seater racecatering for all types of race cars such as F2 F3 F4 Monopos...
by driftwood
Wed Aug 08, 2012 11:07 pm
Forum: Paddock Chatter
Topic: Trailer Question
Replies: 7
Views: 14175

Re: Trailer Question

have you checked the ride height is at 40 mm?
by driftwood
Wed Aug 08, 2012 11:02 pm
Forum: Paddock Chatter
Topic: fuel Cans for free
Replies: 4
Views: 8355

Re: fuel Cans for free

I would have had them Jim but you didnt leave the full in the cans to grab my interest! :D
by driftwood
Fri Aug 03, 2012 5:39 pm
Forum: Paddock Chatter
Topic: ride height
Replies: 14
Views: 23428

Re: ride height

exactly my point !! the cars where NEVER designed to run at this level its irrelevent what some smart ass in Colnbrook thinks or how mr clever clogs will tell you "its OK" to run the car that way "we" never made any parts or had failures I am only interested in what the designer had on his drawing b...
by driftwood
Fri Aug 03, 2012 11:00 am
Forum: Paddock Chatter
Topic: What to pack for a race weekend
Replies: 12
Views: 21049

Re: What to pack for a race weekend

the main list Tristan has given is essentially correct but it does depend on if you are in a van or a car IF you have to toss stuff out make sure you keep anything that is specific to your car engine plug leads type stuff as you dont want to be scrounging for the left hand threaded spark plugs fitte...
by driftwood
Thu Aug 02, 2012 12:34 pm
Forum: Dermots Bits (07703 162409)
Topic: A lonesome Tecnomag Ralt (?) wheel
Replies: 1
Views: 6313

Re: A lonesome Tecnomag Ralt (?) wheel

Have you tried on line dating might find a suitable match there?
or like a victorian orphan child in the workhouse give it away to me i might find a use for it other than flower pot stand
or sending it up the chimney
by driftwood
Wed Aug 01, 2012 4:08 pm
Forum: Paddock Chatter
Topic: ride height
Replies: 14
Views: 23428

ride height

Mr Edwards
Did you draw that yourself? very good and to a degree my sentiments as i had half that thought in my head whilst typing BUT
i was up watching the Limpics sadly no female beach volley ball on last night !
by driftwood
Tue Jul 31, 2012 10:55 pm
Forum: Dermots Bits (07703 162409)
Topic: dallara c***
Replies: 3
Views: 9647

Re: dallara c***

I learnt that off YOU Jim ! !!!
by driftwood
Tue Jul 31, 2012 10:54 pm
Forum: Paddock Chatter
Topic: ride height
Replies: 14
Views: 23428

Re: ride height - how to???

I suspect that the people who actually determine the rules are racers or ex-racers (or rallyists etc) in combination with managerial types. You suspect?? are you serious!! Show me ex racer on the MSA pay roll who would make such dumb decisons and i will buy you lunch 1. Wishbone bracket to spherical...
by driftwood
Tue Jul 31, 2012 9:35 pm
Forum: Dermots Bits (07703 162409)
Topic: dallara c***
Replies: 3
Views: 9647

Re: dallara c***

no use to me no idea WTF the stuff fits and If i dont know we are all doomed !! stick it a pallet send it down and if i recognise any of it i can make you an offer you cannot refuse or spend the pallet freight fee on fuel come down and i will treat you to lunch on the pier or I will treat you to a m...