Rollcentre - Congratulations!
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Not seen any other posts on it, perhaps this is in the wrong forum...
Cheering on Rollcentre was a big part of the weekend for me, and watching it keep going with little in the way of problems overall was an absolute pleasure.
My congratulations to all involved with the car, always nice to see someone who used to be so heavily involved with TVRs in motorsport to do well.
Cheering on Rollcentre was a big part of the weekend for me, and watching it keep going with little in the way of problems overall was an absolute pleasure.
My congratulations to all involved with the car, always nice to see someone who used to be so heavily involved with TVRs in motorsport to do well.
to Shorty and the Rollcenter Team. Great to hear him on radio Le Mans when asked if he woould be bake nxt year. " well we are starting to feel like part of the woodwork and would think we will return" . Good on you Shorty Shorty has worked his nuts off to get this far. I remember him from back in the 216 days. Testiment to what a top bloke he is is the number of people wo are still spannering/designig and fetteling his cars for and with him.
I was gutted when he was crunched a few years ago when heading for a potential podium.
I was gutted when he was crunched a few years ago when heading for a potential podium.
Anyone catch the late night chat with Radio Le Mans he had? Astonishingly humble bloke and really gave a good insight into the race. It was great to hear his perspective on it and strange to hear such honesty.
For those that missed it, he said he was dissapointed that he wasnt more brave at night and was off the pace. He also made a very big point about the Audis flying by and really sung the praises of their drivers abilities - a point people tend to ignore - believing the cars are the key factor to Audis success. He said that they really earned thier money out there, which coming from someone as quick as Shorty is a true compliment and hugh indication into the professionalism in the Audi team. I thought it really revealed a very honourable side to LM, where the drivers respect for eachother is immense - something we miss in the more mainstream "motorsport" - if one can call F1 that.
Rollcentre racing.
For those that missed it, he said he was dissapointed that he wasnt more brave at night and was off the pace. He also made a very big point about the Audis flying by and really sung the praises of their drivers abilities - a point people tend to ignore - believing the cars are the key factor to Audis success. He said that they really earned thier money out there, which coming from someone as quick as Shorty is a true compliment and hugh indication into the professionalism in the Audi team. I thought it really revealed a very honourable side to LM, where the drivers respect for eachother is immense - something we miss in the more mainstream "motorsport" - if one can call F1 that.
Rollcentre racing. BCA said:
Anyone catch the late night chat with Radio Le Mans he had? Astonishingly humble bloke and really gave a good insight into the race. It was great to hear his perspective on it and strange to hear such honesty.
For those that missed it, he said he was dissapointed that he wasnt more brave at night and was off the pace. He also made a very big point about the Audis flying by and really sung the praises of their drivers abilities - a point people tend to ignore - believing the cars are the key factor to Audis success. He said that they really earned thier money out there, which coming from someone as quick as Shorty is a true compliment and hugh indication into the professionalism in the Audi team. I thought it really revealed a very honourable side to LM, where the drivers respect for eachother is immense - something we miss in the more mainstream "motorsport" - if one can call F1 that.
Rollcentre racing.
Indeed, excellent stuff. I think he was nearly in tears when he was interviewed near the end of the race and the crowd were asked to show their appreciation for his and the teams efforts over Radio Le Mans.For those that missed it, he said he was dissapointed that he wasnt more brave at night and was off the pace. He also made a very big point about the Audis flying by and really sung the praises of their drivers abilities - a point people tend to ignore - believing the cars are the key factor to Audis success. He said that they really earned thier money out there, which coming from someone as quick as Shorty is a true compliment and hugh indication into the professionalism in the Audi team. I thought it really revealed a very honourable side to LM, where the drivers respect for eachother is immense - something we miss in the more mainstream "motorsport" - if one can call F1 that.
Rollcentre racing. Martin went there thinking they would "finish in the top 10"...to end up only being beaten by the mighty works teams of Audi, Peugot and Pescarolo is a huge achievment.
I'm sure Shorty would point out there were three drivers in the team so Messers Babosa and Hall deserve our respect and admiration too.
Martin.
PS - and a big thank you to Charles at Mole Valley for the Rollcentre Pit passes
I'm sure Shorty would point out there were three drivers in the team so Messers Babosa and Hall deserve our respect and admiration too.
Martin.
PS - and a big thank you to Charles at Mole Valley for the Rollcentre Pit passes
Great effort and the 2 interviews mentioned were insightful aswell.
It was really nice to hear Short and various other drivers/team members acknowleding the fans and the crap they'd endured.
Nice point made about taking more GB flags next year, we were outclassed by the other countries this year. The drivers DO see them!
It was really nice to hear Short and various other drivers/team members acknowleding the fans and the crap they'd endured.
Nice point made about taking more GB flags next year, we were outclassed by the other countries this year. The drivers DO see them!
Excellent efforts & result
Still keep Martin's autographed Cerbera poster on the wall for inspiration, & lengthy letter he kindly sent, a few years back when the TVR Club raised funds to add a little support to his GT racing against the massive budgets of Porsche, Ferrari et al.
True determination to win against the odds.
Still keep Martin's autographed Cerbera poster on the wall for inspiration, & lengthy letter he kindly sent, a few years back when the TVR Club raised funds to add a little support to his GT racing against the massive budgets of Porsche, Ferrari et al.
True determination to win against the odds.
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