Knockhill Sprint - Saturday 19/05/07
Discussion
Though you telling me that didn't quite work for me on Sunday 
Corpulent Tosser said:
But how did you and Sam, and other significant competitors get on ?
Where to start? ...
... delves into excuses bag ...
First and second in the class were taken by fellas from down south (winning time 121.04). Colin Hodge took third (128.35) - good effort.
Our practice run was dry while the others in the class were out in the wet. This was due to not understanding the instructions given over the PA. I'd like to say I was fastest in practice but that wouldn't be fair under the circumstances.
First timed and it was pissing down. All I had apart from slicks were a set of ACB10's that appear to have turned to wood over the winter ... but we gave them a go.
Guess what? ... mud surfing at Clark's again.
Second timed was dry but no time to put slicks back on (mostly due to paddock layout and lack of paddock marshalling but that's a personal gripe).
Put in a 129.86 which disappointed me. I guess it was mostly due to having the off from the previous run in the back of my mind (excuse number 73 of 483). For reference, my PB (with the 'blade) is 123.24 (dry).
Sam got faster all day. Given the conditions and a couple of other factors, he did ok. He's a bit pissed off though that a Citroen Saxo went quicker than him - don't mention it, touchy subject.
FTD was unsurprisingly Roy Dawson with a 92.90. Wallace did a 103.94.
I don't have the times for the run-off but before we left, I think Wallace had made a 96.
Gary made 111.25 (10th) which is pretty impressive considering some of the machinery below him in the results.
Angus struggled to find grip most of the day and there's a blank for his second timed so maybe he went off.
Mod Prod cars was taken by Jim Kelly although you'd struggle to get a fag paper between him and second and third (John Stevenson).
The class you would have been in (kit cars with car engines) was taken by Frazer Bell with a 117.52 - that's quick!
You'll be happy to hear that Martyn tipped up. He was in fine fettle and made a good account of himself (I believe he smashed his PB). He was determined to compete on principle after having been refused a refund. He said that if his Westfield hadn't been ready in time, he would have entered his CRV.
The weather was absolutely terrible. We joke about seeing all four seasons at KH but that was really the case. From bright sunshine to sleet. At one time, it was tipping it down like I've rarely seen before. The wind was something else - gusting so hard Steph was worried about being blown over. At one point, she went to get us some tea. By the time she got back, the wind had blown about 1/3 of the tea out of the cups.
Steph points out that; "there was no discussion over whether or not to erect the gazebo".
That's about it but I can't remember being so happy to get a change of clothes and into a warm car at the end of an event. A pint in the Finavon Hotel was nice too.
Cheers,
Eric
David, feel free to copy or paraphrase any of the above.
Edited by Kiltie on Monday 21st May 11:02
Kiltie said:
Angus struggled to find grip most of the day and there's a blank for his second timed so maybe he went off.
No just though discression was the better part of valour, given the strength of the squall and the rooster tails at the time of my 2nd run. I can confirm that a wet Knockhill and slicks make for an intersting ride. Wallace caught me up in 1st practice
Edited by k13job on Sunday 20th May 21:28
results are here www.wigtonmc.co.uk/events/speed/results/2007_05_19_knockhill.pdf
1 Roy Dawson Gould GR55 B 91.52 91.52 1
4 Stewart Robb Pilbeam MP58 B 96.42 96.42 2
19 Wallace Menzies DJ Firehawk B 96.88 96.88 3
83 James Brims Pilbeam MP62 B 101.14 98.03 98.03 4
114 Matt Oliver Gould GR37 B 99.91 99.91 5
88 Mark Smith Reynard Gould B 100.75 fail 100.75 6
704 Stewart Robb Jnr Pilbeam MP58 B 101.71 101.71 7
116 Phil Lynch Ralt RT36 B 105.06 102.71 102.71 8
12 Nick Algar DJ Firehawk B 103.46 103.46 9
10 Tom Potter Jedi Mk 4 B 107.95 fail 107.95 10
714 Bill Oliver Gould GR37 B 108.42 108.42 11
118 Peter Howgate Ralt RT30 B fail 113.54 113.54
Wallace did
1 Roy Dawson Gould GR55 B 91.52 91.52 1
4 Stewart Robb Pilbeam MP58 B 96.42 96.42 2
19 Wallace Menzies DJ Firehawk B 96.88 96.88 3
83 James Brims Pilbeam MP62 B 101.14 98.03 98.03 4
114 Matt Oliver Gould GR37 B 99.91 99.91 5
88 Mark Smith Reynard Gould B 100.75 fail 100.75 6
704 Stewart Robb Jnr Pilbeam MP58 B 101.71 101.71 7
116 Phil Lynch Ralt RT36 B 105.06 102.71 102.71 8
12 Nick Algar DJ Firehawk B 103.46 103.46 9
10 Tom Potter Jedi Mk 4 B 107.95 fail 107.95 10
714 Bill Oliver Gould GR37 B 108.42 108.42 11
118 Peter Howgate Ralt RT30 B fail 113.54 113.54
Wallace did
I'm another that won't be back, never seen organisation (read lack of) like it !!
Value for money, very poor.
Event aside I had a sh!t day too, did both timed runs with only third gear as I snapped a selector rod and the car was stuck in third. Fortunately torque is not somthing I'm bereft of, so getting of the line was not to bad. Very frustrating just sitting on the limiter in 3rd though for most of the back/main straight and 100 yrds approaching Clarks.
I was lying in FTD after practise though Don't you just love 4WD.
---JohnS---
Value for money, very poor.
Event aside I had a sh!t day too, did both timed runs with only third gear as I snapped a selector rod and the car was stuck in third. Fortunately torque is not somthing I'm bereft of, so getting of the line was not to bad. Very frustrating just sitting on the limiter in 3rd though for most of the back/main straight and 100 yrds approaching Clarks.
I was lying in FTD after practise though
Don't you just love 4WD. ---JohnS---
Edited by Gizmo1314 on Monday 21st May 12:39
Received a mail-shot from Wigton.
They say that next year they're not going to include the British class. I have mixed feelings about that.
They also say they're going to get their act together regarding paddock layout and paddock marshaling.
There's a thread on their website here.
Cheers,
Eric
They say that next year they're not going to include the British class. I have mixed feelings about that.
They also say they're going to get their act together regarding paddock layout and paddock marshaling.
There's a thread on their website here.
Cheers,
Eric
An email on the subject of the SSHC Knockhill event has just been sent to all Scottish championship registered competitors, asking for a 'vote' as to whether they would be likely to attend an event run by a Scottish club with a reputation for organising good events (Good news) if the entry fee were to be in excess of £100 (Bad news).
Anyone not registered but wishing to express an opinion please feel free to PM either myself or G4Addicted.
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