TVR class at York Raceway 12th April - List

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Event: TVR class drag racing at York raceway on Easter Sunday 12th April.

York raceway has agreed to create a dedicated TVR only class on Easter Sunday.

All TVR owners are invited to come along either to spectate or join in the fun and run their pride and joy up the ¼ mile. A timing slip will be given for each run with your reaction time, time to 60ft, 1/8 mile and mph, ¼ mile and mph. Yet to confirm but there may be a 0-60mph camera set up so you can settle those bar room arguments.

Basically all you need to do is turn up with a helmet and driving licence, sign on, get in the queue and put your foot down when the light goes green.... simple. More details will be given before the event.

Admission is £10 and track fees are £25 for the day.

As this is the first meeting this year it should be relatively quiet and there should be plenty of track time. I’ve had a dozen runs in a day at meetings last year.
It has to be the best way to find out how your car performs and a trophy will be awarded to the quickest ET on the day.

See clips here for a little taster....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmF2XC_dwFU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iEep1poQ7g&fea...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE5cqXt2tP4



I need to get an idea of numbers for York so will anyone interested please add their details to the list below...

Name PH name Car Details Confirmation

1. Derek Beck dbv8 Chimaera 450 (with nitrous) Definitely

2.

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1. Derek Beck 'dbv8' Chimaera 450 (with nitrous) Definitely

2. Tony Cole 'Chedder' Tasmin Definitely

3. Simon 'BatleyBoy' Tuscan Maybe

4. Del? 'Del 203' Griffith 500 Maybe

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kevin63 said:

5. kevin63 (taking photo's and video)

Glad to see you're bringing the video camera Kevin.
Some good clips from last year.
I should have a mate filming all the action as well as my in car shots.
I could also lend out my camera and windscreen mount to anybody that wants a souvenir clip on the day.

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grahamw48 said:

Cam...yes please !

I've booked a rolling road session a couple of weeks in advance.

Now need some gear changing practice.

I hope to get mine on the rolling road too, if only to compare the track numbers with the power output.
Also good gear changes and a slick non-wheelspinning launch off the line can make up the difference of a much more powerful car.
If you are interested in what times you may be aiming for enter your details in this calculator... suprisingly accurate...
http://www.letstorquebhp.com/calculator.asp

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kevin63 said:

As I said above I will be taking stills and video at the Raceway, previously Derek and myself have put footage on our Youtube sites, if anyone does not want this of their car then please let me know on the day, I will still film everyone but will not post the footage of your car, however you can still have the footage of your car running down the strip for your own use if you wish, just let me know and I will sort something out.

Cheers Kev,
+1 on my part. Any footage will only be put on youtube with the permission of the owner.

ps i got my car running after various modifications, just needs a check up and a few more minor jobs before the big day.

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grahamw48 said:

1. Derek Beck 'dbv8' Chimaera 450 (with nitrous) Definitely

2. Tony Cole 'Chedder' Tasmin Definitely

3. Simon 'BatleyBoy' Tuscan Maybe

4. Del? 'Del 203' Griffith 500 Maybe

5. kevin63 (taking photo's and video)

6. Graham W. 'grahamw48' TVR 400SE..(Chim 400HC powered).

+ TVRCC members
7. Craig Prosser Tuscan

8. Neil Ginley Tuscan

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grahamw48 said:

1. Derek Beck 'dbv8' Chimaera 450 (with nitrous) Definitely

2. Tony Cole 'Chedder' Tasmin Definitely

3. Simon 'BatleyBoy' Tuscan Maybe

4. Del? 'Del 203' Griffith 500 Maybe

5. kevin63 (taking photo's and video)

6. Graham W. 'grahamw48' TVR 400SE..(Chim 400HC powered).

+ TVRCC members
7. Craig Prosser Tuscan

8. Neil Ginley Tuscan

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dbv8 said:

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grahamw48 said:

1. Derek Beck 'dbv8' Chimaera 450 (with nitrous) Definitely

2. Tony Cole 'Chedder' Tasmin Definitely

3. Simon 'BatleyBoy' Tuscan Maybe

4. Del? 'Del 203' Griffith 500 Maybe

5. kevin63 (taking photo's and video)

6. Graham W. 'grahamw48' TVR 400SE..(Chim 400HC powered).

+ TVRCC members
7. Craig Prosser Tuscan

8. Neil Ginley Tuscan

9. Paul Fahey Tuscan

Seems to be a few Tuscan drivers up for this.
Any more other models coming?

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The Tea Boy said:

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1. Derek Beck dbv8 Chimaera 450 (with nitrous) Definitely

Its not that bad honest.
Why not come along and see?

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'The Last Cerbera' will be joining us.
Got to be the best looking Cerbera there is IMO.

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grahamw48 said:

Do we have to drive miles up to the 'competitors entrance', or take a short cut through the top of the spectators' car park ?

Its not that much further to the pit area bt im sure if you went through the spectators car park someone would open the gate to let you through. I did this by mistake at my 1st meeting!
Anyone running there car should bear right at the entrance and get in the queue for scrutineering at the far top end of the it area (this is where you come in at so cannot miss it).
After getting your 'pass' card head to the tower to sign on and get your race number.
Then come find me for a chat and a brew.

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kevin63 said:

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'The Last Cerbera' will be joining us.
Got to be the best looking Cerbera there is IMO.

Dam, I thought I might mention that on here, just talking to Mark today and he told me he is going, there might be some competition for you there Derek.

The cerberas and tuscans are always competition with a lot more power.
I just hope they struggle for traction off the line and dont catch me before the finish line.
My terminal speeds only 113 and ive seen Cerberas hitting 125+, ie they should be running quicker.
If your not running track tyres then at least lower the tyre pressures on the day.
The difference in grip is suprising

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I will also have a pump along with a Peugeot full of tools, meat and beer.

No drinking while racing tho folks, purely for celebrations afterwards

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spitfire4v8 said:

I'll be trailering my car up, where should I go to unload it? Joint the queue as posted above or go to whatever competitor paddock there is and unload then join the queue?

The scrutineering queue is positioned that you can join it as you arrive, or you can find a place in the pits, unload your car then take it to the queue to make sure it can turn left and right and stop basically.
York will be designating an area of the pits just for TVRs so all you need to do is spot them and park there.
Maybe Graham has a flag he can put up

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Sorry Graham i think i meant Kevin
Heads all over the place today... too many wines last night

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Only 3 weeks to go and ive just ordered a new clutch just in case.
I attempted a 'spirited' getaway in the Chim last week, the clutch was out, my heal was on the brake , the engine roared but i didnt move.
Yes i know im an idiot but im glad i discovered the clutch might have been the weak link.
A john Eales 500lb/ft organic clutch is on its way to be fitted next week.

At least i will be able to launch hard at York.
See you there.

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BatleyBoy said:

Planning to come and watch. Hope to be there around lunchtime.

You can join in the fun anytime if you like Simon.
Once you have seen how easy and relaxed it all is then you will be running to get the T350 scrutineered and in the queue.

Latest on my car.... clutch is going in as we speak... BUT the fuel rail has decided to leak prefusely from just above injector number 6.
Im guessing the o-ring has let go.

Edited by dbv8 on Tuesday 31st March 11:57

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Excellent news Richard.
I will have some spare oil if needed.

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Looks like the wedgers are getting competetive.

136db
Mines probably still under 100 with the pre-cats out and a semi-sleeved box.
230 bhp should help produce decent 1/4 times.
I had 230 at the wheels a couple of weeks ago and 294 with the nitrous.
If the clutch and fuel leak are sorted tomorrow then i hope to tweek a few things to get more from the gas.
Savings weights always a good idea... dont leave your tools and pies in the boot!

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grahamw48 said:

Most V8 Wedges are well over 100db as standard...no cats

Thank goodness there is one motor sport where you can still go out and make a proper NOISE.

Im sure i got tinnitus from filming the jet car last year.
Its difficult to plug your ears and film at the same time... check my clip on youtube under 'dbv8nos'.