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[Ted Walker]

Shoulc be a very large turnout for the media day for the forthcoming Historic Festival, Whos coming ???????

[Pullman99]

Shoulc be a very large turnout for the media day for the forthcoming Historic Festival, Whos coming ???????

Hi Ted.

Me, for one, all being well. Any particular form to follow?

[Giraffe]

See news item 2.

http://www.hscc.org.uk/news.html

It's in my diary.

http://www.doningtonhistoric.com/

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[RS250]

See news item 2.

http://www.hscc.org.uk/news.html

It's in my diary.

Me too - looks like I'll be buying the coffees after my Bermuda gaffe...

[Ted Walker]

Pullman bring a warm coat and hat its bound to be cold. I know there a lots of F2 cars there

[Pullman99]

Pullman bring a warm coat and hat its bound to be cold.

Cold? At Donington? Shirley not!

[alansart]

Looks good. I'll have to see if I can get Tuesday off

[thebullet]

oo I wonder if I can apply to be media. hmm.

[alansart]

oo I wonder if I can apply to be media. hmm.

Do you have to, or can you just wander in?

[Giraffe]

oo I wonder if I can apply to be media. hmm.

I employ the oft used method of self - accreditation Matthew! Often the main paddock access is shut and you have to go to the main entrance by the Collection. If so, just tell the bloke you are going to the test day & drive round past the exhibition hall.

Edited by Giraffe, 01 April 2011 - 10:16.

[thebullet]

Will have to go try that one! If I do end up going it will be a busy next few days, Mallory sunday, Donington Tuesday, Mallory Wednesday.

All worth it

[Giraffe]

I know alot of guys will have set off for the Masters Series Catalan Classic in Barcelona next weekend, so don't expect the big players to be at Donington on Tuesday (or Mallory on Wednesday for that matter judging by who's going.......)

http://www.themaster...arking_plan.pdf

http://www.themaster...nformation.html

Edited by Giraffe, 03 April 2011 - 07:57.

[elansprint72]

Not me; too many arrivistes.

[Giraffe]

Not me; too many arrivistes.

Pete, are you referring to Barcelona or the practice for Duncan Wiltshire's meeting? Duncan qualifies prima facie & there are plenty of them on the list for Barca.

Edited by Giraffe, 04 April 2011 - 06:57.

[elansprint72]

I was answering the original question, actually.

[Giraffe]

Shoulc be a very large turnout for the media day for the forthcoming Historic Festival, Whos coming ???????

I was answering the original question, actually.

With the Masters in Barcelona so close, exactly who is going to Donington tomorrow?

[Allen Brown]

Because of the uncertainty, I am now uncertain as well. Who knew uncertainty could be contagious? I'm not sure I did.

[Giraffe]

Because of the uncertainty, I am now uncertain as well. Who knew uncertainty could be contagious? I'm not sure I did.

IIRC Simon Hadfield told me that his team were heading for Barcelona after the general test at Donington last Thursday, & he is a good barometer for what the other teams will be doing. I will ask Brian at Simon's place what's going on. Can't find any info on the Festival's website or 'elsewhere' as yet.

[James Murray]

The weather doesn't look great but I'm going with my Lola Formula Junior. Here is the only info I have recieved for all concerned:-

Tuesday 5th April 2011
SCHEDULE
07.00 Circuit Open
07.30-09.00 Signing On Opens - Level One, Race Control
09.00-09.25 Closed Wheel – GROUP A
09.30-09.55 Open Wheel
10.00-10.25 Closed Wheel – GROUP B
10.30-10.55 Group C
11.00-11.25 Closed Wheel – GROUP A
11.30-11.55 Open Wheel
12.00-12.25 Closed Wheel – GROUP B
12.30-12.55 Group C
13.00 Lunch Break and Press Rides
14.00-14.25 Closed Wheel – GROUPS A & B
14.30-14.55 Open Wheel
15.00-15.25 Group C
15.30-15.55 Closed Wheel – GROUPS A & B
16.00-16.25 To be advised – please listen for paddock announcement
16.30-16.55 Group C
Closed Wheel:
Group A: RAC Woodcote Trophy; Stirling Moss Trophy; ‘Mad Jack’ Pre-War Cars
Group B: JD Classics Challenge; U2TC; Pre-‘63GT; 1000kms.
Open Wheel:
HSCC Historic F2 & Formula Junior
Garages will be available:
Numbers 1-10 reserved for Group C cars. Number 11 onwards available first come, first served
Noise:
This is an unsilenced day
Refreshments:
The Paddock Diner will be open during the day

[Giraffe]

Well Simon's boys might bring an F2 car down (the Lotus 69?) but they are keeping an eye on the not very promising weather forcast.
Four doses of Group C would be fun, but possibly a bit too much fun if it rains. I'm planning on going but am keeping a weather eye out too.

[Pullman99]

Quite a full house at Donington this morning (couldn't stay for this afternoon's session) and a fairly fine day, if a little breezy, considering the wetaher forecast.

Good to meet up with Giraffe and Ian Shelbourne and I was especially delighted to be able to meet Jackie Oliver who was out testing a BMW. More pics later - and no doubt better ones by the resident TNFrs - but a lovely way to spend a morning. The ex-Rpy Pierpoint Rover 3500 was a personal highlight but it did seem a little incontinent in the oil department. Twice! Hopefully on the way to being sorted.





I don't know the provenance of this car but, no doubt, others do! In the background, Messrs. Giraffe and Shelbourne look on.
And, there was this superb IMSA XJR16 too.

Edited by Pullman99, 05 April 2011 - 13:59.

[Giraffe]

II was especially delighted to be able to meet Jackie Oliver who was out testing a BMW.

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[Giraffe]

After meeting up with "Big D" and Derek Daly last week, this had to be my car of the day, beautifully presented by current owner, Hugh Price.
Chevron B42 - 78 - 16


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Another newly restored car, Mike Catlow's Ralt that was originally a Formula Atlantic car rescued as a wreck from the US & now in F2 spec.


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[Giraffe]

The ex-Barrie Smith Chevron B8 has been returned to the track by Joe Singer of FS Racing. Mike Wilds seen helping shake it down today.


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[Giraffe]

HSCC Chairman Chris Sharples in his very historic and appropriately liveried Chevron at Donington Park yesterday


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[Giraffe]

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[Giraffe]

Jaguar montage...........


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[Giraffe]

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[SteveG]

I took a few as well, there to watch Mr Wilds in the Nissan but sadly events put paid to that. Some lovely stuff out though.

[Giraffe]

I took a few as well, there to watch Mr Wilds in the Nissan but sadly events put paid to that. Some lovely stuff out though.

Great pics Steve! Yes, Katsu Kubota dropped the Nissan so Mike had to walk........


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[Giraffe]

E to F.......


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[petestenning]

This is what i love about Historic races today, Apart from the cars there are some period drivers still about, Mike Wilds,Mike Catlow, Ian Ashley,Richard Trott,Stuart Baird to name a few .
And i am sure that the Pierpoint Rover was originaly Red.?

[Giraffe]

And i am sure that the Pierpoint Rover was originaly Red.?

Ha! Ted Walker & myself pre-empted that question Pete, and the answer is that it was as pictured here in it's blue livery when it ran at the 'Ring.


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[Ted Walker]

As i discovered it it was in fact red,but owner ian Giles has restored to its original blue as it ran in the N Ring 24hr race where on the first lap of the race it was over 1 MINUTE ahead of the works Porsches. Its a fantastic car but it had a very minor oil breathing problem which has now been sorted ready for another test at Silverstone on Friday.

[Giraffe]

The Formula 2 crew...


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[Giraffe]

There was very little pre-war machinery present which was a little dissapointing. There was however this lovely little Alfa


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& Stanley Mann's "The other gun"


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[Giraffe]

Other post war racers.....


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[Giraffe]

By giraffe138 at 2011-04-07

I lost interest in BMWs after this & the M1.


By giraffe138 at 2011-04-07

That grandstand has appeared since March 20th. There is also one where the old one used to be on the start-finish straight which was partially fenced off. Foolishly I ventured onto it, leaving fairly quickly as it was wavering in the breeze!

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[millau]

Me too - looks like I'll be buying the coffees after my Bermuda gaffe...

Hmmmm
And me working
And missing you paying !!
Enjoy anyway
Only envious
M

He ain't heavy . . .

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[millau]

Jaguar montage...........


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[Giraffe]

I e-mailed Derek Daly with the pics of his car at Donington on this thread & others.....


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....& I just got this reply from him with pic.....

"This is my favorite ever F2 car - so glad to see it still running....."



By giraffe138 at 2011-04-07

Photo courtesy of Derek Daly.

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[alansart]

It may be the difference in cameras and processing, but I think the colour of the current version looks a little wrong. IIRC the original colour scheme was chosen because of the difficulty of creating the pigments for those colours and was produced by sponsor ICI. Still a great looking car though

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[Tim Murray]

"This is my favorite ever F2 car - so glad to see it still running....."



By giraffe138 at 2011-04-07

Photo courtesy of Derek Daly.

Pau 1978 - I was there cheering on Derek and his team mate for the weekend, Patrick Tambay. Laffite, seen here behind Derek in the early stages, got past to join in a tremendous battle for second with Cheever and Giacomelli, with Jacques taking to the pavement on occasion trying to get up the inside of Eddie into the top hairpin. Tambay was robbed of a dominant win when his engine ran out of oil and went bang with a lap to go. Derek had trouble with locking brakes and crashed out in the late stages, otherwise he would have got second. He followed this race up with two wins on the trot. I have very fond memories of Pau, and not just for the motor racing.

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[Giraffe]

"Well I never!" The BMW team of Richard Shaw & Jackie Oliver compare notes on Tuesday.


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[Mallory Dan]

That B42 is truly a beauty, but not DD's original car I think. If its -16, its ex Briggs/Warren Booth etc. The 3 ICI cars that year, 1978, were -02,-08,-09 OTOH. Sorry to nit-pick!

[Giraffe]

That B42 is truly a beauty, but not DD's original car I think. If its -16, its ex Briggs/Warren Booth etc. The 3 ICI cars that year, 1978, were -02,-08,-09 OTOH. Sorry to nit-pick!

Important info, thanks Dan!


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[Ralf Pickel]

What make/type of helmet is Jackie O. wearing in the photo above ?
I , at first, thought it might be the OMP Ghibli ( which is non- SNELL, only BS approved) - but it is different in details.

Any idea, anyone ?
I am looking for a period style, FIA or SNELL open face, all the current Bell etc. do look rather modern in comparison.

Ralf

[Giraffe]

That B42 is truly a beauty, but not DD's original car I think. If its -16, its ex Briggs/Warren Booth etc. The 3 ICI cars that year, 1978, were -02,-08,-09 OTOH. Sorry to nit-pick!

Pondering it today, I was suckered into thinking the B42 was an original ex-Daly car because I couldn't believe that anyone would go to such lengths to re-create such a detailed & iconic livery on a car that never wore such colours in period. Then I thought of the Lotus 69 currently competing in GLTL colours....... I suppose it's good to see a representation of these liveries that remind us of those famous cars. However, I most certainly wouldn't do that if the car belonged to me. Each to their own, I suppose.
(It might explain why the owner of the Chevron has not responded so far to my detailed and illustrated e-mail to him....... )

Thanks again Dan, it's good to have a Chevron guru such as yourself around at times like this. I am aware of your related activities elsewhere on the web

Edited by Giraffe, 08 April 2011 - 20:47.

[Giraffe]

That B42 is truly a beauty, but not DD's original car I think. If its -16, its ex Briggs/Warren Booth etc. The 3 ICI cars that year, 1978, were -02,-08,-09 OTOH. Sorry to nit-pick!

Different paint company:

http://forums.autosp...p;#entry4453445

5th pic down.

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