Spa 6 Hours 2011

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Friday Master Sports Cars Q:

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The Berger Hem6 shunt at last GW revival . . . shocking and the reason it was missed this weekend.

Let's kick off with the Masters Sports Cars Qually:

Jacob Lola T210 #67, as above.


Hancock T212 kicked @ss with a cracking 2:34 secs.


Constructed in 1971, the Lola T212 was designed for 2-liter sports car, group 6 competition. FVC Ford Cosworth 1.8 in.


Chevron B16 batmobile.


Favourite Osella Abarth PA1: quicker than a lot of V8 machinerie!

More . . .

[Forthright MC]

Oh yes, some proper Lola loveliness there A! Please do keep them coming sir!

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More Macca:

Proud owner Peter Schleifer ready to line up for qually.


Pretty much my dream car: superb lined body and a hammering V8.
More on the M6GT here: http://www.mathewscollection.com/mclaren/McLaren_M...


Peter Schleifers '72 Lola T310 is a one off 494 Cid of thunder: 1.05 bhp / kg, 740 bhp @ 6400 rpm, 888 Nm / 655 ft lbs @ 5600 rpm. Proper Beng!
Peter lifted the clutch and spun without pressing the loud pedal: much to the crowds surprise!


A nice 2:34 for this T70 coupe.


Tandy Lola awesomeness.


Harry Read big banger McLaren M8C


Mussa M1B Macca.

More . . . from the wall.

[Obiwonkeyblokey]

if anyonehas any of our little TVR Grantura pre expiration, it would be great. pale blue, number 25. We started 9th in class and 67th overall and were running as high as 2nd in class and 18th overall when we lost our water and threw a belt with an hour to go. Shame - but a great experience nonetheless.

[tim-b]

Great stuff Dinkel. I was amazed there seemed to be no pit-lane restrictions, fantastic opportunity for pictures! Will post some of mine tonight hopefully.

Obiwonkeyblokey said:

if anyonehas any of our little TVR Grantura pre expiration, it would be great. pale blue, number 25. We started 9th in class and 67th overall and were running as high as 2nd in class and 18th overall when we lost our water and threw a belt with an hour to go. Shame - but a great experience nonetheless.

I'll have a look, might have something

[Tom74TVR]

Obiwonkeyblokey said:

if anyonehas any of our little TVR Grantura pre expiration, it would be great. pale blue, number 25. We started 9th in class and 67th overall and were running as high as 2nd in class and 18th overall when we lost our water and threw a belt with an hour to go. Shame - but a great experience nonetheless.

Sorry to hear this guys, I was really hoping you would do well as I saw what happened to the orange TVR, just in front of me. No pictures though but will ask around.

By the way, the blue light in the car makes you look like a police car, I am quite sure I saw a few other cars move over instinctively as you came closer. :-)

Edited by Tom74TVR on Monday 26th September 12:52

[metisse]

Tom74TVR said:

Sorry to hear this guys, I was really hoping you would do well as I saw what happened to the orange TVR, just in front of me. No pictures though but will ask around.

By the way, the blue light in the car makes you look like a police car, I am quite sure I saw a few other cars move over instinctively as you came closer. :-)

Edited by Tom74TVR on Monday 26th September 12:52

Tom,

The car with the bleu light was nr 65

Picture of number 25 only static:

[Obiwonkeyblokey]

thats the kiddy! thanks. Now, one that makes it look like i'm overtaking a GT40 through the bends with me driving anyone?

[metisse]

Obiwonkeyblokey said:

thats the kiddy! thanks. Now, one that makes it look like i'm overtaking a GT40 through the bends with me driving anyone?

Special effects, only on request

[JonnyC4]

I was there a press photographer. Some guys know me for my photography work during the CCCUK Nationals.

It was a great edition this year. The six hours race was great with the Corvettes, Mustangs, Cobra's, etc.

Here some shots:









I've made small album and update it regularly: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonny-bens/sets/72157...

[dinkel]

Nice and please do keep 'em coming!

More Masters Sports cars:

This one for Christmas please.


Hancock Lola T212: amazing 2:34 with a 2 litre screamer!


One of two GT40s - 2:44 - proved to heavy for a field of swift Lolas, Chevrons and McLarens.


Bailly Lola T70 Mk3B turning in.


Voyazides shared his Coupe with Hadfield and headed for a 2:29 laptime.


The Bryant family Lola sliding through La Source. Quickest and on pole with 2:28: beng!


Superb weather this year.

More Lola Coupes.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIfsft5QsEU
Joss Ronchetti (& Craig Davies) The Bullet Sunbeam Lotus @ Spa 6 hrs meeting sep 2011 in the GT, Sports & Saloon Car Challenge.
71 starters on the grid, 2.45 Pole & win by 11 seconds.

And a tad quicker: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yEzlvy9pRM&fea...
2m28s pole position lap of Spa Francorchamps in a Lola T70 Mk3b during qualifying for the World Sportscar Masters series. 23rd September 2011.

[tim-b]

Couldn't find this thread this morning, so posted this in the photo forum....

tim-b said:

This is just a quick 'thank-you' to the PH staff & event organisers of Saturday's 6 hour classic endurance at Spa Francorchamps, for arranging the PH discount and hospitality - had a fantastic time there

Here's a few highlights from my photographic spoils; I was especially excited to get into the pitlane which was a first-time opportunity for me.

[ETA; full set here]


IMG_0392 by motion_captured, on Flickr


IMG_0510 by motion_captured, on Flickr


IMG_0548 copy by motion_captured, on Flickr


IMG_0573 by motion_captured, on Flickr


IMG_0660 by motion_captured, on Flickr


IMG_0695 by motion_captured, on Flickr


IMG_0824 by motion_captured, on Flickr


IMG_0699 by motion_captured, on Flickr


IMG_0910 by motion_captured, on Flickr


IMG_1154 by motion_captured, on Flickr


IMG_1188 by motion_captured, on Flickr


IMG_1414 by motion_captured, on Flickr


IMG_1462 by motion_captured, on Flickr

And sorry Obiwonkeyblokey, seems I don't have any 'focussed' shots of your TVR, just this night-time one which you may or may not like the style of PM me if you want a hi-res copy.


IMG_1308 by motion_captured, on Flickr

[Obiwonkeyblokey]

thanks, thats what it felt like inside the car as well!

[dinkel]

More Masters Sports cars qually:

David Hart Lola qualified 3rd.


Beighton team Tiger ran a bit dissapointing. Epic livery though.


Bailly again.


The Devis Mk3. Not a B!

Marc Devis Lola resting:

Very low.


Very beautifull. Marc and Jarrah in the background.


Very red.

More . . . .

[dinkel]

A few clips:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epv8J6NQ624&fea...
Mixed bag

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shcGXJkjSBE&fea...
GT40 refuelling

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQmzQMZ_89M&fea...
Masters Sports Cars race: Oli chasing Leo . . . and the lot following.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nx6Pkt1CbZM&fea...
Eau Rouge

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te2h_BD2FSg&fea...
Historic Grand Prix 2011

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yu7WN1KtVQk&fea...
Six hours race

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRVqnRaxQ6k&fea...
Six hours race

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQq3pW3uuCA&fea...
Six hours race

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR63IINvzBI&fea...
Esper Practice Spa Six Hours: Big Healey.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrDW7KxamXU&fea...
F1 start

[M3John]

Great pictures guys. When i finally sort mine out i'll post them up on here for all to see.

[JonnyC4]

A few more

[soad]

Many nice pics, like the look of that Chevron B16 batmobile!
Off to youtube to watch those clips