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Post by mcgarrett on Apr 29, 2003 20:07:08 GMT
Just curious on this one. What do you reckon to watching the minis then?
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Post by Blair on Apr 29, 2003 21:16:25 GMT
I think they're entertaining, but afterall I am a petrolhead. ;D However, they're hardly at the level of racing that's seen in the Legends and the XR2's yet IMO - the Mini's have a lot of dear panels to be bent whereas this isn't the case to the same extent in Legends/XR2's, so I feel there could be some panel rubbing at least, however I know budgets are tight so is not always desirable!  It'll get there soon I think, personally I think it was the biggest crowd puller factor for the first rounds at the start of April. |
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Post by davefiddes on Apr 29, 2003 21:21:25 GMT
I think the reason we had so many spectators was because KH placed Ads in the Sun and there was a lot of other press coverage of the Mini series. I didn't notice too many folk walking away from the other races though like I remember happening when the BTCC pulled in 30k+.
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Post by Catriona on Apr 29, 2003 21:26:29 GMT
They've got the potential to be good, once the prices come down and the drivers aren't so scared of any wheel to wheel action... I find they're quite entertaining little things, and I quite like watching them, but they're not up to the Legends and XR2s yet, by any means. Give it time, though, and they could get more exciting, as when there's a small group of them running together, they can look pretty good |
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Post by jaffa6 on Apr 29, 2003 21:33:11 GMT
Have to agree with everyone here...lol ( I should have been a diplomat )  TL, and GR are spot on. They are not on the same level as the XR2's/Legends but they definitely have potential for future races. And Dave is also spot on...the crowds that may well be there for the Mini's obviously have been enjoying the other racing going on too and haven't just disappeared after the Mini race. In saying that, we did have to leave early on Sun and there were quite a few people heading off after the XR2 race.  But again a healthy crowd in attendance, let's hope it keeps up over the season. Jaffa6 |
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Post by akirkaldy on Apr 29, 2003 21:46:34 GMT
I think they should put the Champion from each class from last year in the celebrity car!! Then i will tell you how entertaining they are! Good idea folks??? |
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Post by Catriona on Apr 29, 2003 21:54:45 GMT
Hehe, I like that idea - would be good to see talented drivers in that car, rather than random semi-celebrities |
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Post by Mike Hogg on Apr 29, 2003 21:55:19 GMT
As has been said several times already, the minis have promise but that's about it so far - theres usually a bit of a battle at the front but the rest are a bit nervous to get too close in case they dent their investments  Got to give it time I guess but so far I'd take the XR2s any day... Can't belittle the crowd interest though, it does seem to be bringing some folks in to see the fun - and if they stay to watch everything else then it can't be all bad. |
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Post by Mike Hogg on Apr 29, 2003 21:58:24 GMT
I think they should put the Champion from each class from last year in the celebrity car!! Then i will tell you how entertaining they are! Good idea folks???  Hehehe - very good idea - it would save them having to trawl up some very dubious "celebrities"... a Radio Tay DJ?? Good grief :rolleyes: Doesn't quite work in the same way as the old Fiesta series celeb car did. |
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Post by akirkaldy on Apr 29, 2003 22:03:12 GMT
Its was a good idea to bring another class into scotland but too be honest i am sure there would of been a cheaper route! Its a good idea that you can drive your race car through the week( bit practice at the round about,hehe) then bring it up and race it but "Who is the only one profiting from this"may i ask? The man that supplies them and services and REPAIRS them.
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Post by speedyV on Apr 29, 2003 22:19:15 GMT
I can understand the lack of panel-to-panel action being a problem, but when you've forked out so much money to acquire the car, it's not surprising they're quite cautious. But I ain't seen them yet, so to judge would be unfair  |
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Post by DuncVincent on Apr 29, 2003 23:13:27 GMT
i took in a mini race at clarks with AK,,,,we tryed to get excited about it,,,and did for a wee bit,,,,BUT it is not the answer to club motorsport,,,,and who paid for all the mini hospitality and glamour that hangs around up that end of the paddock,,,was it my money??? I cant wait till the SMRC by the Zetec community a whacking big tent and take us on visiting rounds,,,Why do they have there own little prize giving,,,are we not worthy???
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Post by Mike Hogg on Apr 29, 2003 23:38:43 GMT
Got to agree with Mr Vincent on that one - the corporate hospitality and associated "hangers on" just seem totally out of place compared to the rest of the paddock - (roughing it ) but it seems to be one of those necessary evils to bring more people through the gates - and that seems to be happening. |
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Post by NS-R on Apr 30, 2003 7:14:49 GMT
Can't get too excited about it - if we didn't have a couple of cars out there, I probably wouldn't be too bothered about watching it.
Alan Keith is using Iain Cowie's car. He is not going to take any risks - certainly not contact. Let's face it, he can win the championship without winning each round...
I saw one good battle on Sunday with Jamie V-A and three other cars but no one was prepared to commit into the hairpin.
Too much of a procession for me...
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Post by JapaneseElvis on Apr 30, 2003 21:39:51 GMT
Too slow and they don't handle.
Not entertaining.
Wouldn't have happened if it weren't for the usual SMRC old boy glee club with their patting each other on the backs whilst simultaneously lining each others pockets routine.
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