"Modern Classics" 40 minute race series

[andy97]

Yes, I am very pleased and a good range of cars throughout the classes. We have the pit garages too.

32 cars is actually one of the smaller CSCC series grids for the weekend! Going to be a very busy paddock.

[andy97]

AWK-53 said:

Many entered for class b 2wd 2000cc turbo fwd?

Just a couple so far. The class is also for n/a cars upto 3.4 litres so I am hopeful it will grow. A few Tin Tops racers may also come for a second race and could enter this class.

[andy97]

34 entries now for sunday.

And a good article in Autosport this week about the club as a whole.

[andy97]

A good car, former class winner. No pressure! Wish I'd bought it myself.

[andy97]

Lancia Fulvia Club?

That would be a Swinging Sixties car!

Edited by andy97 on Tuesday 22 April 19:37

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bromers2 said:

Andy - any idea of the timetable for Sunday 11th May ?
(Could / will be an important day in LFC's history)

Thanks.

No idea on timetable sorry. Nothing to do with me and I get told at the same time as everyone else normally. Try the office and they may be able to help.

Not sure I am going to be there myself. Almost certainly working as bid deadline on 16 May, sadly.

[andy97]

Entry forms for Spa are now out.

TWO x 40 minute pit stop races for £555.

Bargain.

[andy97]

bromers2 said:

andy97 said:

Entry forms for Spa are now out.

TWO x 40 minute pit stop races for £555.

Bargain.

Booked.

Never raced abroad before - anything we need to be aware of ?

Notice there are two races - and quite a few of the series merged into one race - is that right ? (Massive track so not a problem)

Do you know how much practise time you get ?

Any recommendations for travel and hotels etc ?

Andy - are you going ?

As major dad has said really. I am hoping to go. Depends on co driver really! No recommends about hotels or ferrys as only been once before and that was 3-4 years ago. Ask on the CSCC forum on tenths.

Qualifying time is normal 30 mins but I'm not sure whether we have separate qualy on each race day. There are practice sessions on the Thursday and Friday I think at extra cost.

Scrutineering was a pain when I went But they will check underwear and boots etc and you will need 2x door bars.

For us, we will be racing in a combined race with the other CSCC series (except swinging sixties and classic k as they have own race) so on track with tin tops, future classics, mag 7s and Porsches. Should be a full grid of 75 ish cars!!! And if you ever look at the TSL Timing results for these series you will see that many cars in TT, FC and MC are very evenly matched so should be good racing for all. Pots for normal classes in each series too so its effectively 4 races in one.

The weather can be a pain - hot and dry one side of the circuit and monsoon the other. Make sure you have a set of tyres with full tread and plenty of Rainex and a windscreen demister.

Edited by andy97 on Thursday 24th April 08:43

[andy97]

andy97 said:

Qualifying time is normal 30 mins but I'm not sure whether we have separate qualy on each race day. There are practice sessions on the Thursday and Friday I think at extra cost.

1 x 30 min qualy session of Friday. 1 x 40 min race on sat and 1 x 40 min race on sunday (both with compulsory pit stops as normal case).

Additional practice sessions are available on Thursday only at extra cost.

[andy97]

I have seen the circuit camera video and the Vectra appears to have been tapped at the front to cause the rear to get away. The CoC did not want to see the Vectra driver.

Ultimately deemed to be a racing incident but very disappointing.

Edited by andy97 on Friday 16th May 08:03

[andy97]

That's Silverstone, last month. Not sure why the brands Hatch Modern Classics results are not on TSL yet as other races are.

A good day; 31 on the grid and good racing. I thoroughly enjoyed my battle with a BMW 320, Porsche 944, Toyota MR2, Jag XJ40 and an Alfa GTV until the pit stop.

[andy97]

I really enjoyed it. Had a great start taking about 4 cars off the line and then had a great battle with a BMW 320, an Alfa GTV, a Toyota MR2, a Jag XJ40 and a Porsche 944. We were a bit unlucky to be caught doing our pit stop when the safety car came out but delighted to finish 21st out of 25 finishers (31starters), making up 6 places from our start position. Great fun. You don't need a BMW M3 or a Boxster to have a great time and our humble and cheap 924S was well suited to Brands Indy.

[andy97]

Well done Rich, and Karen. Glad you enjoyed it, it was a pleasure to see you out with us and the car did well. Just got to see if we can get a few more out for that class now.

See you out with us again soon I hope.

Andy

[andy97]

I will be there. Best circuit in the country by a stretch and well worth the trip. Particularly as there is a second 40 min race to enter as well for just £195

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majordad said:

I've entered for Donny. Became a Grandad for the first time last month which meant I've missed last two rounds and Anglesea ( which is IMHO a great track ). Andy you should come clean and tell them you only live a stones throw from Donny !

David, it's no secret I live only a mile from DP, so am fortunate to be not too far from Mallory and Silverstone, too. And I still think that Anglesey is the best circuit in the country and well worth the trip!

[andy97]

CSCC Club membership is £39 for 12 months. Series Registration is £99 for the season although you can have a "taster race" without having to register and we do offer a discount if people register after half way through the season.

Entry fees vary - Anglesey (£295, I think, this year) is cheaper than Donington or the MSV tracks for example, but generally an entry fee is about £365 for a 30 min practice and 40 min race.

Running costs obviously depend on the car! But my Porsche 924S is cheap to run and a set of tyres (List 1B Toyo 888s in my case) will last the season

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Output Flange said:

Andy, do you have an invitiational class in MC? I'm currently in FC, but find it a frustrating series to be honest.

I'm currently running an E28 M5, but thinking of going back to an E36 M3 for next season. Wondered if it would be possible to join you guys for Oulton Park instead of doing FC?

We don't have an invitation class but MC is for cars UPTO the year 2000 so older cars than those just from the 1990s are eligible as long as they comply with the other (few) regs. It's why I race my 1986 Porscge 924 S in MC. The classes in MC are deliberately different to those in Future Classics to give people options if they have a car that may not be competitive in FC.

I suggest you give the CSCC office a ring and ask them to transfer your series registration to MC.

[andy97]

Glad you enjoyed it!

21 cars entered so far for Donington. Still time to get entries in, although after COP tomorrow a late entry fee applies.

Remember there is also an additional 40 min race that you can enter on each of Saturday and Sunday too.

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majordad said:

Squizz, I'll be nice to you and try not to lap you ! The series is eceltic and the drivers talented and respectful. 5hit happens at times but it's not intentional. I've entered Donny and Oulton after a summer break enforced by family happenings and club events.

David, are you going to enter the "New Millenium" race at Donington as well? A potential new series for more modern cars (tell your friends with GT3 Cup cars!!) but older cars such as those in Modern Classics will be eligible for a second race too. The RSR will do well I'd have thought.

[andy97]

Very happy with 28 entries and good driving throughout.