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First off got to say what a fantastic day out, anyone who wasn't there really missed out. Secondly well done to Jon coming second, and bad luck Jason, I'm proper gutted for you, hopefully you'll get the pump fixed and be ready to go in no time.

Here are the pics from the pits, I'm sure Alex will post some of the actual racing.



Jon (just after the race)



Jason (just before the race)



One of three Ferraries that decided to have a scrap pulling away from the start line, none of them made the firest corner.



Car 73.



Car no.11 aka no.1 and the all important sausages cooking in the background.



The HC Racing pits.



Everyone said this one was too nice to race.

Edited by Rob H on 15th Sep, 2007.

Qualifying was a real confidence booster. Qualified 32nd out of 40 runners. In all honesty I couldn't touch the other metros. For first ever attempt at any form of motorsport, I'm quite happy.
After qualifying, had problems getting oil pressure on idling. Sort of got it sorted.
Just before race & ready to move out to the grid made the error of turning engine off. On restart, no oil pressure again & smoke coming out under the bonnet. Game over.

Great day, and good pics Rob. Many thanks for you & Rogers help today. :)

Top advice from Jon who got me through the day.
Cycling the track before hand really works!

Edited by Jason G on 16th Sep, 2007.

Yep, a good day.

Shame you never started Jason, we live and learn, NEVER turn that engine off when you have no means of starting it.

Get that motor over to mine we WILL get it done for snetterton, new rings and oil pump.

Jon.

Cheers Jon.
You had a good result though, 2nd place & bagged some more points. :)

Well done jon and better luck for snet jason.

Yep, good old points, up from joint 5th to 5th in championship and 3rd in class.

Would have been leading if I had not been disquaified at Silverstone..

It is very close this year and will be going down to the last rounds at Snetterton where incodently we have 2 rounds on the same day.

We live and learn..

JF.

Unlucky mate, we tried our best for you but sometimes these things aren't meant to be!!!!

Glad you enjoyed it. By the time JF has fettled the motor your going to need a new race suit ..... one with elasticated bands at the tops of the legs ......

Every day is a school day ...........

How fast and how expensive ...... the same question...

Here's Alex's pics, taken from another thread:

http://www.dorkish.com/index.php?a=albums/...0at%20Combe&c=1

weird double post .....

Edited by RogerM on 16th Sep, 2007.

Every day is a school day ...........

How fast and how expensive ...... the same question...

I'll stick some drainage holes in the floor!

Car will be properly prepared for Snetterton cossierick. Its getting my full effort. No half measures or excuses. :)

On 16th of Sep, 2007 at 10:44am RogerM said:
Unlucky mate, we tried our best for you but sometimes these things aren't meant to be!!!!

Glad you enjoyed it. By the time JF has fettled the motor your going to need a new race suit ..... one with elasticated bands at the tops of the legs ......

Edited by Jason G on 16th Sep, 2007.

AlexB....top pics! You got one on my pig!!!!!!!! lmao

With one exception you where geting faster every lap:

http://www.msttiming.com/ccrc/2007/73768.pdf

have you got the oil pump sorted?

Edited by Rob H on 22nd Sep, 2007.

Engine is out now Rob. New rings, mains, ends & pump. Nowt stopping me at Snetterton. Keeping up with a class c metro is the target...apart from the team governor of coarse. :)

Once engine is back together..we can start doing your car fella!

OLd post...but heres an update. No engine damage at all. The only things are oil pump & one of the mains was f**ked & knackered clutch plate. Rings are not to bad. Will replace obviously.
Sent crank away for a polish up & flywheel having a clean up. All in all good news.
So will be at Donnington next year for first race. Will test at Brands...someones challenged me! :)

Edited by Jason G on 27th Oct, 2007.

Glad about that! Also glad that you are gonna pop ya track cherry before you go to Donnington!!! Gonna try and watch a few more races this year (family/work/holidays permitting)
Good luck to you and Jon

Ifit aint naild down me taykinit! aka PikeyTony

thanks bud, problably sort tickets out for you. Trouble is..the challenge at brands is vauxhall 16v mini! Hopefully my m8 will swap cars so I can have a blap!

Edited by Jason G on 30th Oct, 2007.