CSCC Spa Summer Classic
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For those not fortunate to be going and fancy keeping an eye on times and results they can stay upto date on this link...............
http://www.spasummerclassic.com/en/results.html
http://www.spasummerclassic.com/en/results.html
Well mine was a disaster.
Back home after what can only be considered as the most expensive lap of Spa ever. Engine failure meant I only had 1 on pace lap in testing, thought we'd figured the problem out, only to find out in qualifying that we hadn't and it was a terminal issue.
No racing at all. Months of preparation and expectation for nothing. Gutted not to be racing against Will Sharpe, although I take some solace that my wiper blade took him from 49th to 13th - at least some of my race budget was well spent.
Back home after what can only be considered as the most expensive lap of Spa ever. Engine failure meant I only had 1 on pace lap in testing, thought we'd figured the problem out, only to find out in qualifying that we hadn't and it was a terminal issue.
No racing at all. Months of preparation and expectation for nothing. Gutted not to be racing against Will Sharpe, although I take some solace that my wiper blade took him from 49th to 13th - at least some of my race budget was well spent.
Sorry for you mate, but must say that wiper was great to me! If N Criag in the Silver Escor RS2000 reads these posts, thanks for an awsome battle in race 2. We were both proper sideways lots and clean fair battle for the second half of the race. My pit stop was perect and followed the big white tuscan in and just came out in front! Summary, loved the track , best i have ever driven and I will be back! Cheers CSCC for putting on such an event..
I was in the 928 in the future classics. Couldn't believe how bad the rain was on the last lap of race 2. Worst I seen there in twelve races since I first raced there in 2007. I aquaplaned at about 20mph through the last few bends. Had a great couple of races, glad i didnt have time to upgrade the engine yet as it would of been a disadvantage in these conditions. On a bad note we got pushed into the barrier at about 65mph on the way home by an arctic at about 4am on the m40, smashed the motorhome and trailer but luckily we all ok. Think the driver fell asleep. Shame we have to wait a year to go again!
BIG GT2 said:
I was in the 928 in the future classics. Couldn't believe how bad the rain was on the last lap of race 2. Worst I seen there in twelve races since I first raced there in 2007. I aquaplaned at about 20mph through the last few bends. Had a great couple of races, glad i didnt have time to upgrade the engine yet as it would of been a disadvantage in these conditions. On a bad note we got pushed into the barrier at about 65mph on the way home by an arctic at about 4am on the m40, smashed the motorhome and trailer but luckily we all ok. Think the driver fell asleep. Shame we have to wait a year to go again!
That 928 was lovely ! At least your OK - re the motorway shunt.
I'm debating what to do at the moment about my car. The engine is still running so it's nothing major but any engine work ain't cheap and typical that I don't have an engine sponsor this year !
Boxster66 said:
Sorry for you mate, but must say that wiper was great to me! If N Criag in the Silver Escor RS2000 reads these posts, thanks for an awsome battle in race 2. We were both proper sideways lots and clean fair battle for the second half of the race. My pit stop was perect and followed the big white tuscan in and just came out in front! Summary, loved the track , best i have ever driven and I will be back! Cheers CSCC for putting on such an event..
My Video of race one does show off your driving talents as I followed you for quite a few laps enjoy.......... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxNf0wHPC_gExcellent weekends racing will take some beating although Combe in a couple of weeks with CSCC should be good as I have both my cars out that weekend ,Rover in Future classic's and Chevrolet in Combe GT's, will be a hectic Sat/Sunday. Sorry to hear of your woes Woof, some think similar happened to me at spa a couple years ago when I broke a diff in qually with no spare available.
Does anyone know where to find the photos the chap taking pic's from concrete wall, inside of la source ?
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BIG GT2 said:
Couldn't believe how bad the rain was on the last lap of race 2.
I acquaplaned into the gravel at Liege and then had to sit there and watch others narrowly avoiding doing the same. Until then it was an awesome weekend and we were thankful to be taking the car home unscraped!77racing said:
My Video of race one does show off your driving talents as I followed you for quite a few laps enjoy.......... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxNf0wHPC_g
Excellent weekends racing will take some beating although Combe in a couple of weeks with CSCC should be good as I have both my cars out that weekend ,Rover in Future classic's and Chevrolet in Combe GT's, will be a hectic Sat/Sunday. Sorry to hear of your woes Woof, some think similar happened to me at spa a couple years ago when I broke a diff in qually with no spare available.
Does anyone know where to find the photos the chap taking pic's from concrete wall, inside of la source ?
Great video - challenging conditions. Excellent weekends racing will take some beating although Combe in a couple of weeks with CSCC should be good as I have both my cars out that weekend ,Rover in Future classic's and Chevrolet in Combe GT's, will be a hectic Sat/Sunday. Sorry to hear of your woes Woof, some think similar happened to me at spa a couple years ago when I broke a diff in qually with no spare available.
Does anyone know where to find the photos the chap taking pic's from concrete wall, inside of la source ?
I think I was drinking champagne in sunny Bruges at that point. Still would have swapped that to be on track (don't tell the g/f)
never before have i had my car mist up like that.. race 1 after the 2nd lap i could not see past my bonnet..i couldnt reach the screen to wipe it and then my wipers broke..i was just guessing my way around the track! Horrible... Anti mist and WOOFS wipers made race 2 an easier task! I'll put a video up of race 2 later on.
Boxster66 said:
never before have i had my car mist up like that.. race 1 after the 2nd lap i could not see past my bonnet..i couldnt reach the screen to wipe it and then my wipers broke..i was just guessing my way around the track! Horrible... Anti mist and WOOFS wipers made race 2 an easier task! I'll put a video up of race 2 later on.
I think we've got a bit of footage of you - we were in the blue and white Mini.Likewise in the first we were misted up and no wipers, 2nd race just no wipers (failed motor we think).
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