Bedford 28.05.16

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LondonTom

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89 posts

213 months

Sunday 29th May 2016
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Just wanted to say sorry to anyone who was at Bedford yesterday for causing the red flag just before midday.

Unfortunately one of the securing pins broke within the pinion for the steering rack and the steering locked on whilst going round a corner. Fortunately though it was on one of the slowest parts of the track and the car is still in one piece.

Here's the culprit!



And not quite the type of action shot I was hoping for:



motorhole

658 posts

219 months

Monday 30th May 2016
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That sounds pretty terrifying tbh! Not heard of it happening before. Glad to hear no crashes/injuries resulted.

LondonTom

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89 posts

213 months

Monday 30th May 2016
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motorhole said:
That sounds pretty terrifying tbh! Not heard of it happening before. Glad to hear no crashes/injuries resulted.
It wasn't very nice at all.

Picked up a new rack yesterday so getting that swapped over and ready for Brands on Wednesday evening.

EvoIV NL

173 posts

158 months

Tuesday 31st May 2016
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Was good to meet you on the day and good to hear you got a rack sorted.

You lucky your mate is so handy with a spanner !

LondonTom

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89 posts

213 months

Tuesday 31st May 2016
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EvoIV NL said:
Was good to meet you on the day and good to hear you got a rack sorted.

You lucky your mate is so handy with a spanner !
Tell me about it - I would have been calling the AA otherwise!

Likewise, good to meet you too mate - I've got a new rack fitted and will be out at Brands tomorrow evening.