Colerne - a fantastic day!

[IC]

Well I'm just back from the Colerne Sprint, the third sprint that I have competed in this year. My improvements in times were encouraging:

Practice Runs
1) 105.51
2) 99.02

Competition
1) 103.22 (stuck piston on dump valve slowed me down, replaced for next run.)
2) 97.92.

A big thanks to Don Norchi for all the support in replacing the piston and fitments , helping me change a set of tyres when the going got drier and the general driving advice which was invaluable. It was nice to meet Hamish, Natalie and their son for a chat and to see Hamish compete in his Jedi!

[IC]

Just found out that I'm 4th place in the Overall Challenge and 4th in the Speed Challenge with 36 points!

Ian - It was good to meet you too!!! I what an improvement in your times - Congrats!

Anyway as promised here are some photos and videos taken - please excuse the quality as I am def no photographer

IC at the start line





Half way round the track





Coming home



Hamish having a great time !!






Video to follow - taking ages to download!

Looking forward to the next meeting IC!

Nat xx

[Engineer]

Hi Iain, well done in your new car, what were the track conditions like? How did Hamish get on? More details please guys. Nice pics Nat where's the video lol. Sorry I didn’t make the CB meet mate but the “Force” intervened and I was called to Mersea Island for sea food consumption lol.

OK here is a video of Hamish at the start line - his two stoke engine is very noisy! This car is also for sale if anyone is interested!!



Oh and here are a few of Marcus learning the ropes!





There was also a banana yellow 850 on the M5 near Gloucester with blacked out windows, came passed us at warp 9 (we were towing a very heavy trailer) - come on admit it who was it!!! NUTTER LOL!

Nat xx

Edited to say that Hamish won his class

[davebslater(uk)]

have you bought dons car IC ?

kept that one secret - that raises the bar somewhat !!!!!

[IC]

Originally Posted by Engineer

Hi Iain, well done in your new car, what were the track conditions like? How did Hamish get on? More details please guys. Nice pics Nat where's the video lol. Sorry I didn’t make the CB meet mate but the “Force” intervened and I was called to Mersea Island for sea food consumption lol.

Hi Gary, well at 5.30 this morning I aquaplaned my way up to the M4, by the time I got to Colerne at 7.30 it had cleared up and we had an almost perfect day with some wind - I drove with new tyres in the morning (dampish track first thing) and changed over to part worn in the afternoon for more grip! I'm sure Hamish will let you know his times as I don't have them!

[IC]

Originally Posted by davebslater(uk)

have you bought dons car IC ?

kept that one secret - that raises the bar somewhat !!!!!

I've done a deal with Don. Sold my 850 T-5 yesterday!

[davebslater(uk)]

hmmmm ,

ill have to get me racing tyres out now .

either that or get me locost 7 built , volvo powered , it WILL be eligible for VOC speed challenge .hehehe

mind you - id much rather win in an ebay special .

[IC]

Dave, sounds like we could have some fun competing next year!