Time Attack / D1 Drifting at Silverstone yesterday
04-06-2007, 10:43 AM
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Time Attack / D1 Drifting at Silverstone yesterday
I went along to this to support Steve Fitzpatrick and Dan, who were racing in the club-class and pro-class respectively, and although Steve couldn't make it due to his car not quite being ready, but Dan put in a good performance for the Fords 
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This was despite the fact that each wheel had a different camber (after measuring on a borrowed gauge) and toe etc
, it turns out that it was still on Martin's "set-up by eye" settings when the beam was originally thrown on , the car scraped through qualification again (thanks to the demise of a couple of cars) and Dan manage to improve on his qualifying time by several seconds .
Unfortunately, he finished tenth (on a 1m05.528s - 0.06s behind 9th!) and with just over 4s covering the fastest to slowest, shows how close it is. The yellow RC Developments Evo won with a 1m01s (what a machine - you need to see the detailing on this, rear mounted radiator, paddle shift gearbox, turbo big enough to swallow other cars
).
The drifting was also closely fought and was as entertaining as ever, with the popular Pole taking the win 
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I was surprised at the lack of spectators, given the amount of top flight machinery that was there - in fact, this actually made it better, as it was just like being at TOTB I.
However, having watched it has got my feet itching again and I'm going to try and organise a Ford team for the club class (which was won by a Skyline). If anyone is interested in showing the Jap cars that old Fords just get faster, let me know.
Martin should be taking part soon (so he says ), and I want a go again, and Warren is going to give it a shot as well (aren't you Warren!? 
).
.This was despite the fact that each wheel had a different camber (after measuring on a borrowed gauge) and toe etc
, it turns out that it was still on Martin's "set-up by eye" settings when the beam was originally thrown on , the car scraped through qualification again (thanks to the demise of a couple of cars) and Dan manage to improve on his qualifying time by several seconds .Unfortunately, he finished tenth (on a 1m05.528s - 0.06s behind 9th!) and with just over 4s covering the fastest to slowest, shows how close it is. The yellow RC Developments Evo won with a 1m01s (what a machine - you need to see the detailing on this, rear mounted radiator, paddle shift gearbox, turbo big enough to swallow other cars
).The drifting was also closely fought and was as entertaining as ever, with the popular Pole taking the win
.I was surprised at the lack of spectators, given the amount of top flight machinery that was there - in fact, this actually made it better, as it was just like being at TOTB I
.However, having watched it has got my feet itching again and I'm going to try and organise a Ford team for the club class (which was won by a Skyline). If anyone is interested in showing the Jap cars that old Fords just get faster, let me know
.Martin should be taking part soon (so he says
), and I want a go again, and Warren is going to give it a shot as well (aren't you Warren!? ).
04-06-2007, 10:45 AM
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04-06-2007, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Smit
Looks at Mr Norris's arse more like....Dunno about the car...
.I was actually seeing what fuel they were putting in, as it certainly smelt "fruity"
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04-06-2007, 02:11 PM
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If its the same stuff its was run on to achieve 841hp! then it would have been Klotz 118 Race Fuel
But the rules state no Exotic fuels to be used.. wouldn't that be classed as an exotic fuel? or would that only apply to running methanol
But the rules state no Exotic fuels to be used.. wouldn't that be classed as an exotic fuel? or would that only apply to running methanol
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04-06-2007, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
Who owns the blue one?
There's a nice pic of Dan's car here http://www.lancerregister.com/showth...0&pagenumber=2
04-06-2007, 04:43 PM
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Happily retired
Kevs MAD Evo was second in club despite having a collapsed wheel bearing during the lap. It destroyed the disc & hes a very lucky lad to finish with 4 wheels.
04-06-2007, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
Who owns the blue one?
04-06-2007, 07:11 PM
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When and where is the nect round?
All you need to know is here
http://www.timeattack.co.uk/home.asp
Marco, you couldn't say you never seen them coming, these cars are awesome
04-06-2007, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Warren
When and where is the nect round?
All you need to know is here
http://www.timeattack.co.uk/home.asp
Marco, you couldn't say you never seen them coming, these cars are awesome
KH will be too far but Brands sounds good! 
04-06-2007, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan
Originally Posted by Warren
When and where is the nect round?
All you need to know is here
http://www.timeattack.co.uk/home.asp
Marco, you couldn't say you never seen them coming, these cars are awesome
KH will be too far but Brands sounds good! And tho the cars are soooooooooo amazing, its not exactly super exciting to watch.
04-06-2007, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Stavros
Originally Posted by Dan
Originally Posted by Warren
When and where is the nect round?
All you need to know is here
http://www.timeattack.co.uk/home.asp
Marco, you couldn't say you never seen them coming, these cars are awesome
KH will be too far but Brands sounds good! And tho the cars are soooooooooo amazing, its not exactly super exciting to watch.
05-06-2007, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Warren
When and where is the nect round?
All you need to know is here
http://www.timeattack.co.uk/home.asp
Marco, you couldn't say you never seen them coming, these cars are awesome
i know mate im just having a laugh
i cam imgine how much they spent on them aswell fair play it's all good
marco
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