The Gredge Match
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Gredge Match (Griff v Wedge - Long Marston 1/4: 5th-6th Sept)
Why? Here's why:
The Griff Growl has evolved into an excellent and established annual event within the TVR calendar (some of you Wedgers have been along). A lot of hard work goes into the event by the organisers who are always welcoming of feedback to improve upon a recognised format that keeps 99% of attendees very happy. One or two had suggested somehow making it a little more amenable to the female element; one or two had suggested there could be more activity. The latter has always been catered for, and would involve the former, but tends to be weather dependent (as is my proposal). The last two years have been wet.
With this in mind; I contacted Shakespeare County Raceway (SCR) about getting a contingent of 'Griffy Gals' up the quarter mile should GG09 be on a compatible weekend. For reasons manifold this thought was shelved. Subsequent to this however there had been talk of combining the BBWF and GG; it's still not beyond the realms of possibility at this time?? With a possible association, this gave rise to the potential of a spin-off event in the name of both GG and BBWF, perhaps even generating some funding for our shared charities??
The 5th/6th of September is a RWYB weekend but SCR have been in support of the proposal promising our own camping area and pit lane. I'm sure they'll do all they are able to help us make it a hoot.
Based upon your thoughts I'll either let the notion die or get something off the ground . . . . . . .
Why? Here's why:
- It's for fun (seriously)
- It's a social (even if it's rained off)
- Our own on-site camp area
- Our own pit lane
- Looking to perhaps generate some local charity funding
- Hoping to get some video footage
- Wedge Women? Griff Gals? Big emphasis here!
- There's some hot machinary and big numbers in both camps: put it through the rubber!
The Griff Growl has evolved into an excellent and established annual event within the TVR calendar (some of you Wedgers have been along). A lot of hard work goes into the event by the organisers who are always welcoming of feedback to improve upon a recognised format that keeps 99% of attendees very happy. One or two had suggested somehow making it a little more amenable to the female element; one or two had suggested there could be more activity. The latter has always been catered for, and would involve the former, but tends to be weather dependent (as is my proposal). The last two years have been wet.
With this in mind; I contacted Shakespeare County Raceway (SCR) about getting a contingent of 'Griffy Gals' up the quarter mile should GG09 be on a compatible weekend. For reasons manifold this thought was shelved. Subsequent to this however there had been talk of combining the BBWF and GG; it's still not beyond the realms of possibility at this time?? With a possible association, this gave rise to the potential of a spin-off event in the name of both GG and BBWF, perhaps even generating some funding for our shared charities??
The 5th/6th of September is a RWYB weekend but SCR have been in support of the proposal promising our own camping area and pit lane. I'm sure they'll do all they are able to help us make it a hoot.
Based upon your thoughts I'll either let the notion die or get something off the ground . . . . . . .
grahamw48 said:
Griffs ARE faster than Wedges. They're lighter.
...Just don't sound as good.
I had a jolly run out today, and later coming through town got face ache trying not to blush from all the attention.
I dont think all griffs are quicker than wedges, my SEAC is as fast on acceleration compaired to another members car of the southen cumbria club, he has a very nice Griff 500 in great condition but i bet all Griffs are not equal. ...Just don't sound as good.
I had a jolly run out today, and later coming through town got face ache trying not to blush from all the attention.
Griff may have more legs after 120 is, i recon better airo with cleaner lines.
On the weight front it would be good to see if some one made up a list of car weights all the way from a Tasmin up to 450SEAC and also Griffs of diferent engine sizes.
Im very interested in finding out the rolling weight of my cars and if the corner weight scales were cheeper i would get a set...
Just a thought
Cambelt
Some Carfolio figures:
*1980 280 FHC 1050kgs
* 1980 280 DHC 1017
*1985 390SE 1107
*1987 420SE 1170
*1989 400SE 1150
*1989 450SEAC 1043
*1991 Griff 4.0 980
*1993 Griff 5.0 1060
I can vouch for the figures for 280 FHC, 390SE, and 400SE... at least from their handbook specs.
Obviously also depends on whether your motor has horses or Shetland ponies.
*1980 280 FHC 1050kgs
* 1980 280 DHC 1017
*1985 390SE 1107
*1987 420SE 1170
*1989 400SE 1150
*1989 450SEAC 1043
*1991 Griff 4.0 980
*1993 Griff 5.0 1060
I can vouch for the figures for 280 FHC, 390SE, and 400SE... at least from their handbook specs.
Obviously also depends on whether your motor has horses or Shetland ponies.
Lets put it to the test then! Bear in mind the intention was for a bit of a lark with good intentions attached. And I know how quick an Aramid wrapped 450 is; likin' those. Perhaps the likes of Steve Heath would grace us with the presence of his Blown Wedge. We'll see.
I put a link to this thread in the Griffy Forum but it dissapeared??
. When that's re-established I'll let the thread run a short while before polling for probables.
I put a link to this thread in the Griffy Forum but it dissapeared??
. When that's re-established I'll let the thread run a short while before polling for probables.
Come on guys, I know you're a firey and competitive lot; wanna get this off the ground. And just so you can keep an eye on the Griffy perspective:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
2Munkys said:
Come on guys, I know you're a firey and competitive lot; wanna get this off the ground. And just so you can keep an eye on the Griffy perspective:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Checking the thread, it looks like a few of the Griffers are more likely to be in 'drag' than on the Dragstrip! http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
I am going to try and get down to this meet, just need to find a handbag so I wont feel left out!
t brown car is reasonably fast 
and as for the man in drags car 
O.k, so we're off to a slow start here (no pun intended);
some chit chat and a bit of provocation.
With us both having our shared/respective big meets mid year, I reckon it'd be a shame to miss something in the calendar for the end of it. A good opportunity to catch up again and put all the Rolling-Road numbers to the test of the pilot, plus maybe manage some charity funding.
Dig out the tent, the 'Primus' and the old 'Stadium' lid and give me an idea of whether or not you're a 'Probable'. Come on, buck-up!
This isn't conscription but let me be presumptious with:
some chit chat and a bit of provocation.
With us both having our shared/respective big meets mid year, I reckon it'd be a shame to miss something in the calendar for the end of it. A good opportunity to catch up again and put all the Rolling-Road numbers to the test of the pilot, plus maybe manage some charity funding.
Dig out the tent, the 'Primus' and the old 'Stadium' lid and give me an idea of whether or not you're a 'Probable'. Come on, buck-up!
This isn't conscription but let me be presumptious with:
- Chedder
- leorest
Pencil me in please. 
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