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Post by awsponsor on Dec 26, 2006 11:33:52 GMT
I agree with GPM... Scotland could do with at least one other track if only to keep the Hill on its toes. The question is "where" and who would fund it?
That said - there are at least a couple of "away" races every year so I'm not sure that there is any real resistance to "going South" other than the ever present consideration on cost.
As to small grids and outdated cars although I agree the XR2 is outdated in the sense that it doesn't have the niceties of the more modern machines such as the Minis the main advantage it does have is that it's "affordable". This counts for a lot at club level. If there was no XR2 racing then there would be a lot less people involved.
Actually, having become an avid watcher of lap times since Andrew started racing one of the things that surprises me is that the Minis are not actually that much quicker and are often not quicker at all.
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Post by Charlie on Dec 29, 2006 18:18:59 GMT
That said - there are at least a couple of "away" races every year so I'm not sure that there is any real resistance to "going South" other than the ever present consideration on cost. As to small grids and outdated cars although I agree the XR2 is outdated in the sense that it doesn't have the niceties of the more modern machines such as the Minis the main advantage it does have is that it's "affordable". This counts for a lot at club level. If there was no XR2 racing then there would be a lot less people involved. . Even at away rounds the XR2's normally manage 15 to 20 entries, the 'modern' classes can't always manage that at Knockhill |
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Post by Pistonheadz on Dec 29, 2006 23:04:54 GMT
I agree with GPM... Scotland could do with at least one other track if only to keep the Hill on its toes. The question is "where" and who would fund it? Crail or East Fortune...? |
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Post by XR2 Baz on Jan 4, 2007 23:26:33 GMT
Anyone remember the Forrestburn circuit project that fell flat when the major investor passed away? Big plans for an F1 grade circuit including a shorter club circuit, plus it would have been much more accessible than Knockhill (halfway between Gla and Edi on the M8). Shame it never came to fruition, though there's a very successful hillclimb running there now that was phase one of the project (yes, I am biased!).
I'm sure we still have a copy of the plans somewhere...if someone out there has a few million quid somewhere ;D
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Post by Blair on Jan 5, 2007 0:07:35 GMT
That was the circuit Knockhill opposed to at the highest level, basically it'd have probably put the hill out of business.
Would have been easier for me to get to, but then if the place had no character it would have been rubbish!
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Post by Hgracer on Jan 5, 2007 21:45:32 GMT
Is there any movement on this subject or has the idea gone stale?
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Post by Mike Hogg on Jan 6, 2007 1:44:30 GMT
Latest was that the idea needed some changes as not all the classes were 100% keen. It's still on the table though.
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Post by Mike Hogg on Mar 9, 2007 17:34:13 GMT
Surprised to see in Wheelspin that it's C5 and Motors TV... no complaints - a terrestrial and satellite option is pretty cool. Wonder how long the show for each meeting will be or if it'll be split into a couple of series per episode... they'd have a job fitting 8 series into a single show! Here's the company website - looks like schedules will be on their website for viewing which will be useful. www.amgtv.co.uk/index.htm |
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Post by awsponsor on Mar 9, 2007 19:01:25 GMT
Note that the programme on Ch5 is transmitted at 4.10 am on a Wednesday morning .......  |
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Post by kevin on Mar 10, 2007 0:49:24 GMT
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Post by dagman16 on Mar 10, 2007 1:04:16 GMT
Kev, I'm sure there'll be plenty folk obliging during the season! Mike is volunteering to test us out....... LOL!
Dick. looks like time to set the video if the timings are what you said!!
David
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Post by kevin on Mar 10, 2007 1:29:11 GMT
Kev, I'm sure there'll be plenty folk obliging during the season! Mike is volunteering to test us out....... LOL! David Im looking forward to getting started,Im heading up to the track for the Training day on the 18th,pitty about all those boy racers that are going to be there aswell  |
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Post by Mike Hogg on Mar 10, 2007 2:07:31 GMT
Note that the programme on Ch5 is transmitted at 4.10 am on a Wednesday morning ....... You didn't expect to be rivalling Ants&Dork (or whoever) at prime-time did you? 
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Post by awsponsor on Mar 10, 2007 9:35:25 GMT
As I understand it Iain Cowie is also now offering a make-up service to ensure all the drivers look their best for that all important close up shot seconds after slamming into the tyre wall.
The only slight concern I have is that Charlie's apparently doing it and was recently seen in Boots buying foundation and mascara in bulk ;D
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Post by Mike Hogg on Mar 10, 2007 13:36:21 GMT
The horror!
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