i thought it was about time i helped Paul out a bit more to spread the word..
The FunCup is one of the most subscribed series in europe (dates can be seen below) i have now been involved with the 190 car for about 18 months and this year we are going once again to SPA to compete in the worlds longest race
but a bit of entertainment first...
A full report of this race can be read here at driver Pete's site,..
http://www.petercate.com/page97.html
these are some pictures of our teams cars from last years 25hr race taken by my good friend and semi-pro photographer Gregory Eyckmans.. he will be there again this year...
http://www.racexpres...rtikel&nid=9843
i did a full report from there which can be found at TBK..
http://tbk.fameflame...der=asc&start=0
[quote="Vertigo Streiff"]
One 25Hr race later - finally some of my pictures (sry for the delay)
The End of a Great Season
Well its taken me time to get round to this but its easier to copy/paste it from Ians site , so here goes...
http://www.connell-r...er_13_2007.html
It was great season for us with highlights being a win at Croft (Marc, Ian, Richard and Pete) and 2nd place at Mondello (Ian, Marc). As you can see from the attached table we finished in 4th place.
Disappointments were Spa, where having climbed to 12th overall, a gearbox failure dropped is to 60th of a huge field of 161 cars and Oulton, when a collision dropped us to 10th, when we were in 3rd place right on the leaders tails, with just 10 minutes to go.
Thanks to all sponsors for their support for 2007 and we very much hope you will wish to be involved in our 2008 campaign
Finally a warm thanks to the Abbey Motorsport crew who ran our car. They did a great job with great humour and commitment. Particular thanks to Will, out mechanic, Tony the boss, and the other key guys on the crew, Simon, Warner and John. Also thanks to the teams pit popsies and ace caterers Tina, Sam and Alice!
And from my point of View id like to extend my thanks to Ian, Marc, Richard and Pete for having me along... and all the Guys at Abbey for their hospitality, guidance and humor..... and heres to next year...
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Just received this on E-mail from the FunCup HQ....
[quote]Subject: Fun Cup 2008 Provisinal Race Dates
To All Team Managers and Drivers,
I can now let you have our 2008 provisional race dates.
I am also working on a 'Day into Night' race and as soon as I have a date and venue I will let you know.
Round, Date, Venue, Hours
1 26th April, Mondello Park (International), 6
2 17th May, Croft, 3
3 18th May, Croft, 3
4 14/15th June, Brands Hatch (Indy), 3
5 12/13th July, Spa 25
6 24th August, Snetterton, 4
7 13th September, Pembrey, 5
8 11th October, Oulton Park (International), 4
9 November, Day into Night, 6
Total Race hours 59[/quote]
Quick update.. just received this from Paul Rose (series Director)..
so now theres to be a mad rush on to see if we can get an entry.. the team (ABBEY Motorsport) have 2 cars.. fingers crossed..
[quote]REF: JANUARY 2008 NEWSLETTER/IMPORTANT SPA 25 HOUR INFORMATION
Please find attached the January 2008 newsletter for Fun Cup UK. Please
ensure that all members of your team read the attached information.
SPA 25 HOURS 2008
As you are all probably aware, I recently emailed regarding the UK's quota
for the 25 hour race at Spa this season and expressed my disappointment with
the situation. However, having just returned from a meeting with the Belgian
organisers, I am hoping that our quota may be increased slightly. All teams
that wish to compete at the 25 hours of Spa this year MUST complete the
online registration form IMMEDIATELY, in order to receive important updates
regarding this matter. I am expecting to have news by the close of business
tomorrow.
If you are an individual driver/driver who is not required to fill in the
Registration Form (see newsletter) and you wish to hire a seat/car with JPR
Motorsport Ltd for the Spa 25 hour race, confirmation of your place can only
be given once we receive a deposit for the event. To do this, please call me
ASAP on 01538 306921.
FEBRUARY TRACK DAY - OULTON PARK INTERNATIONAL
We will be holding a track day at Oulton Park International on Friday 29th
February, for anyone who wishes to test a Fun Cup car. No race licence is
required. For further information please call me on the number below, or
email roxie@funcup.co.uk.
Kindest regards
Paul Rose
Series Director[/quote]
Quick update on the entry situation for this years race..
Received this from Car owner, Ian..
[quote]Hi Mate
As Pete said its all a bit of a muddle. When I know more I will let you know.
Hopefully we will get an entry but I am not so sure about the Abbey cars
Regards,
Ian[/quote]
Then i got this from HQ!
[quote]Dear Team Manager/Competitor,
SPA 25 HOURS 2008 AND 2009
Owing to the quota given to us this year for the Spa 25 hour race and it's
immense popularity, there will be a qualification system for Spa 25 hours in
2009 and beyond. The qualification will be based on the races your car enters for all UK
rounds in 2008 and will work as follows:
1) Cars that have competed in every UK round in 2008 will have priority and
will be given first refusal for Spa 2009.
2) The qualification will then allow cars that have missed one UK race, but
have competed in all others, to enter (after teams that did every race).
The qualification will continue in this manner. I.e. priority will be as
follows (point 1 is highest priority).
1. Cars that competed in all UK races
2. Cars that only missed one UK race
3. Cars that only missed two UK races
4. Cars that only missed three UK races
etc....
Please note that it is the car that qualifies, not individual drivers.
2008 RACE DATES
All of our UK race dates are now final. (visit
http://www.funcup.co.uk/calendar01.asp to see more Fun Cup race dates)
2008 ON-LINE ENTRIES
All UK race entry fees are now on-line (see UK Entry Form on www.funcup.co.uk ).
Please be aware that all entries for UK races will be allocated on a first come, first served
basis, due to the large number of cars that we now have in the UK. You must have
completed the "Team Registration 2008" on the website www.funcup.co.uk, before we
can accept any entries for the UK races. Individual drivers and hire drivers can also
register on-line, at no cost. This will ensure that you will receive all important information.
Regards
Paul Rose
Series Director[/quote]
So as yet i am still unsure if we will be at SPA, but as we did all of last years rounds, i wonder if that gives us some priority with this years entry?
Phew.. what a relief
[quote]Organizers’ increased the UK entry provision from 15 to over 20, so we and Abbey both now have an entry
Regards,
Ian[/quote]
[quote]Teams of between 2 and 8 drivers will take part in Endurance Races lasting from 3 – 25 hours. Whilst designed to provide drivers with maximum track time, the length of time each driver will compete, will depend upon the duration of the race.
The series will also provide teams with the opportunity to race in events held on famous European circuits, such as the prestigious Spa Francorchamps 25 hour race, Zolder, Magny-Cours, Monza, Dijon and Nurburgring.
Racing Calendar United Kingdom 2008
Date Circuit Duration
26th April 2008 Mondello Park International 6 Hours
17th/18th May 2008 Croft 2 x 3 Hours
14th June 2008 Anglesey International 5 Hours
12th/13th July 2008 Spa 25 Hours
24th August 2008 Snetterton 4 Hours
6th September 2008 Pembrey 6 Hours
11th October 2008 Oulton Park International 4 Hours
Racing Calendar Germany 2008
Date Circuit Duration
29th/30th March 2008 Oschersleben 6 Hours
16th/17th April 2008 Hockenheim-Ring 5 Hours
12th/13th July 2008 Spa-Francorchamps 25 Hours
22nd/23rd August 2008 Sachsenring 6 Hours
19th/20th September 2008 Spa-Francorchamps 6 Hours
18th/19th October 2008 Oschersleben 6 Hours
31st October/1st November 2008 Nurburgring 6 Hours
Racing Calendar Belguim 2008
Date Circuit Duration
28th/29th/30th March 2008 Francorchamps 6 Hours
2nd/3rd/4th May 2008 Dijon 6 Hours
17th/18th May 2008 Zolder 6 Hours
14th/15th June 2008 Colmarberg 6 Hours
10th/11th/12th/13th July 2008 Francorchamps 25 Hours
19th/20th/21th September 2008 Francorchamps 6 Hours
1st/2nd November 2008 Nurburgring 5 Hours
Racing Calendar France 2008
Date Circuit Duration
19th/20th April 2008 Dijon 8 Hours
17th/18th May 2008 Magny Cours 12 Hours
7th/8th June 2008 Castellet 15 Hours
12th/13th July 2008 Spa-Francorchamps 25 Hours
13th/14th September 2008 Val de Vienne 8 Hours
4th/5th October 2008 Nogaro 8 Hours
25th/26th October 2008 Ledenon 8 Hours
Racing Calendar Italy 2008
Date Circuit Duration
12th/13th April 2008 Adria 4 Hours
3rd/4th May 2008 Dijon 6 Hours
21st/22nd June 2008 Adria/Vallelunga TBA
12th/13th July 2008 Spa-Francorchamps 25 Hours
26th/27th July 2008 Varano 4 Hours
13th/14th September 2008 Misano 4 Hours[/quote]
Good opportunity to gain your national B licence..
[quote]RE: ARDS DAY, 23rd FEBRUARY 2008 - OBTAIN YOUR RACE LICENCE IN ONE DAY!
We will be holding an ARDS day at Oulton Park, on Saturday 23rd February.
For those of you that do not know, an ARDS day means that if you do not have a competition race licence and you want to go racing, this is the perfectway to get your licence!
To obtain your race licence you need to complete a theory, medical and practical - to make this easier for you, all three will take place on Saturday 23rd February. At the end of the day - you can walk away with your national B race licence.
This is a great opportunity, if you want to take your first steps into the world of motor racing. For further information, or to book, please call me on 01538 306921 ASAP, to reserve your space. Please note, places are limited,
so ring now to avoid disappointment.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Kindest regards
Paul Rose
Series Director
Fun Cup UK
Blackwood Farm
Leek Old Road
Rudyard
Staffordshire
ST13 8PW
UK
Tel 01538 306921
Fax 01538 306919
Mob 0790 9990699
paul@funcup.co.uk
www.funcup.co.uk
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