Hero Road Rallies
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I think this one day event was a couple of hundred quid, being at the cheaper end of the events Hero offer. It does represent excellent value compared to say a sprint that may only cost £80 or so, but only gives you six or seven minutes behind the wheel. Some of the more exotic rallies are serious money.
Generally speaking the single day Historic Rallies in the HRCR series are about £130.00 to enter. The HERO challenge was a bit more (I think) as HERO are a commercial organisation and need to make a profit, the other events are run by motor clubs who just need to cover costs.
You do need to factor in an overnight stay unless the event is local, plus on event insurance unless your policy covers it, this is about £20.00.
As Motorsport goes it's fairly cheap and most crews share the event costs, if you do the whole championship things start to mount up though, plus of course running the cars and abuse them as is required takes its toll.
You do need to factor in an overnight stay unless the event is local, plus on event insurance unless your policy covers it, this is about £20.00.
As Motorsport goes it's fairly cheap and most crews share the event costs, if you do the whole championship things start to mount up though, plus of course running the cars and abuse them as is required takes its toll.
Grumbly said:
To update the thread as requested, we had a great day, and many thanks to those who offered advice. There was noise testing to the MSA 98 db limit, we initially tested at 104 but Hero were excellent and their on event technical assistance were able to resolve the issue to allow us to compete.
What sort of exhaust system do you have, and what did you need to do?
It's a TR shop single box system, but with the Revington sprint springs the car is really too low for this sort of event and the backbox is now slightly reprofiled. We're going to need a more effective back box preferably shallower and mounted as high as we can get it. Even then we may have to consider raising the ride height an inch or so.
Hi Grumbly,
The Jaguar was very quick on the tests, courtesy of Ed, the driver who knows just how they handle and brake. Unfortunately, at the end of the last test, the engine cut out with no sparks. Substitution of spares and no impact,a so we had to retire. Turns out it was the small electronic bit inside the distributor, too hot, now fixed when back at the workshop. Out again this weekend on the Devon Classic rally, similar format but over 2 days. Will see if I can up my navigation game, now I have finally used a trip meter. If you want to compare experience, let me know as I am only down the road in Warfield, near Bracknell.
Onwards and upwards!
Richard
The Jaguar was very quick on the tests, courtesy of Ed, the driver who knows just how they handle and brake. Unfortunately, at the end of the last test, the engine cut out with no sparks. Substitution of spares and no impact,a so we had to retire. Turns out it was the small electronic bit inside the distributor, too hot, now fixed when back at the workshop. Out again this weekend on the Devon Classic rally, similar format but over 2 days. Will see if I can up my navigation game, now I have finally used a trip meter. If you want to compare experience, let me know as I am only down the road in Warfield, near Bracknell.
Onwards and upwards!
Richard
Grumbly said:
It's a TR shop single box system, but with the Revington sprint springs the car is really too low for this sort of event and the backbox is now slightly reprofiled. We're going to need a more effective back box preferably shallower and mounted as high as we can get it. Even then we may have to consider raising the ride height an inch or so.
I faffed around with lowered springs, but finished up fitting Neil's complete suspension kit which returned ride hight to normal. Much better now in all respects, although I still bang the exhaust every now and again.Gassing Station | Classic Cars and Yesterday's Heroes | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff