Calling all drag racing fans

Calling all drag racing fans

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DangerousDerek

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8,655 posts

220 months

Monday 11th September 2017
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There is a group of at least 10 Cerberas heading to York to race each other on Saturday 30th September.
Can we get a group of Chims together and give them some stiff competition?

jojackson4

3,026 posts

137 months

Tuesday 12th September 2017
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Maybe

Sardonicus

18,957 posts

221 months

Tuesday 12th September 2017
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Cant make this one Derek but I am at Shakespeare this weekend for the NSRA Hot Rod Drags cool

DangerousDerek

Original Poster:

8,655 posts

220 months

Tuesday 12th September 2017
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Its a real shame people cant get up to York. It may be the last chance we get to have a decent get together there.

Simon I might be down to Shakey on Saturday. Depends how I get on on Friday trying to sell my beloved old Rover Sd1 frown

N7GTX

7,859 posts

143 months

Tuesday 12th September 2017
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DangerousDerek said:
Depends how I get on on Friday trying to sell my beloved old Rover Sd1 frown
ears

I'm looking for another SD1. Had 5 previously and wanting to do another. Let me know.

DangerousDerek

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8,655 posts

220 months

Tuesday 12th September 2017
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N7GTX said:
ears

I'm looking for another SD1. Had 5 previously and wanting to do another. Let me know.
Its a bit of a state if I am honest but I think salvageable.
Its a wide arch modified that currently has no engine, gearbox, interior, a dent in the rear offside door and a smashed off steering lock. Long story!
Good points, it still looks cool, has as good as new windscreen and a LSD.
Needs a lot of love.

QBee

20,957 posts

144 months

Tuesday 12th September 2017
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jojackson4 said:
Maybe
I'm a maybe too.....twitchy about breaking the car, but amused to see how it goes.
Knowing my luck with the weather, (he said, listening to gale getting going outside), the weather will be rubbish and I will be wondering why I am standing on an ex-airfield with a gaggle of dodgy geezers, getting wet and cold, instead of being sat at home with the dog and the Mrs, enjoying her cooking.

At the moment there is a 30% chance of me going, but that may improve if Michael Fish says it is ok (reference there for the older listener).

jojackson4

3,026 posts

137 months

Tuesday 12th September 2017
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QBee said:
I'm a maybe too.....twitchy about breaking the car, but amused to see how it goes.
Knowing my luck with the weather, (he said, listening to gale getting going outside), the weather will be rubbish and I will be wondering why I am standing on an ex-airfield with a gaggle of dodgy geezers, getting wet and cold, instead of being sat at home with the dog and the Mrs, enjoying her cooking.

At the moment there is a 30% chance of me going, but that may improve if Michael Fish says it is ok (reference there for the older listener).
Don't forget there's a dodgy southern type (alun) that requires his cockiness reducing jester

N7GTX

7,859 posts

143 months

Tuesday 12th September 2017
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DangerousDerek said:
N7GTX said:
ears

I'm looking for another SD1. Had 5 previously and wanting to do another. Let me know.
Its a bit of a state if I am honest but I think salvageable.
Its a wide arch modified that currently has no engine, gearbox, interior, a dent in the rear offside door and a smashed off steering lock. Long story!
Good points, it still looks cool, has as good as new windscreen and a LSD.
Needs a lot of love.
Ahh, sounds a step too far this one. What a shame. frown

DangerousDerek

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8,655 posts

220 months

Wednesday 20th September 2017
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N7GTX said:
Ahh, sounds a step too far this one. What a shame. frown
The car sold! 😪

We have over 10 Cerberas, a Griff 500 and a Chim 400 attending upto now. Be great if we could have a few more along

jojackson4

3,026 posts

137 months

Wednesday 20th September 2017
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Looking good for another 500

QBee

20,957 posts

144 months

Wednesday 20th September 2017
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I am still a definite maybe, just cannot commit right now

Classic Chim

12,424 posts

149 months

Wednesday 20th September 2017
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jojackson4 said:
Looking good for another 500
Goodluck mate. Fast track there,,,, so you better beat me by miles,, you usually do smile
12.603 on the clock to beat or are you aiming at bigger fish, or are you just bedding it in biggrin
Bloody Ecu, I'm looking at a regular pay check, rather novel but the regular dosh will come in handy for head work,, so you better hook it up as next year I'll be champ again , laughing my nuts off,, as that's bks ,,,,,, the head work I mean,,, biggrin
Goodluck mate smile

DangerousDerek

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8,655 posts

220 months

Monday 25th September 2017
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Bump

The weather looks to be dry for the weekend. The cool air and the fact that York is much closer to sea level than Shakey and the pod will add to the bhp.

There looks to be at least a dozen TVRs coming now so would be great to see a few more.
Be there early Saturday morning or even camp Friday night. I will have the firepit lit and Chilli heated.

phazed 11.83

21,844 posts

204 months

Tuesday 26th September 2017
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I would love to blast the doorhandles of the cerbs, (which wouldn't be hard) but apart from the distance I've got a few things happening at the moment and sadly can't make it.

Good luck to everyone.

DangerousDerek

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8,655 posts

220 months

Tuesday 26th September 2017
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Its a shame because there is a very real possibility this could be the last weekend ever for York Raceway.

I suggest if anyone is in 2 minds to take the opportunity to come along.
It might be emotional

QBee

20,957 posts

144 months

Tuesday 26th September 2017
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I seem to be a regular at "lasts".
I was at Hullavinton for its last weekend.
On that occasion I fitted new brake pads, boiled the brake fluid, lost the brakes and had a massive spin at 120mph.
Wish me better luck on Saturday.

phazed 11.83

21,844 posts

204 months

Tuesday 26th September 2017
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Saturday?

phazed 11.83

21,844 posts

204 months

Tuesday 26th September 2017
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phazed 11.83 said:
Saturday?
Edited to say, doh!

jojackson4

3,026 posts

137 months

Tuesday 26th September 2017
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phazed 11.83 said:
phazed 11.83 said:
Saturday?
Edited to say, doh!
Saturday and Sunday