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[dank]

T'missus has finally uploaded her shots from the weekend. Enjoy.

http://www.lsphotos....-festival-2012/

[elansprint72]

There seems to be a certain lack of attention to detail in this shot... why would anyone leave four Dzus fastener keys in place like this? Olde Engineer/Photographer cannot help noticing mech details like this when all around him are avidly studying lap-top screens.


As Ted said, these are as used in period, two of the fasteners are actually original, two we had to remake (by silversoldering a "flag" into a Dzus fastener) and the items can be clearly seen in many period GT40 photographs.......so actually rather a lot of attention to detail! I would also point out that the fasteners, when tightened, all align correctly - even more attention to detail?

Ah; another illustration of the difference between the aero industry and the motor industry. I would have been for the high jump if I had left any Dzus keys in place but I suppose parasitic drag was not paramount on these sturdy cars back in the day and quick-release was more important. Having looked at "The Ford that beat Ferrari" I see that you are entirely correct. Costin would not have approved.

[elansprint72]

Light, shade, dust...

[TimRTC]

Very very overdue, my photos from the event, taken down at the Old Hairpin, have tried to label them as best I can but any corrections are most welcome - the complete set is here - Donington Historic Photos.

A few highlights (and yes, I couldn't resist a little Lightroom tweaking of a few)


Ferrari 250 SWB by Tim R-T-C, on Flickr


Battling for the Stirling Moss Trophy Lead by Tim R-T-C, on Flickr


Philip Gladman has a dramatic skid in his Chevron B34 by Tim R-T-C, on Flickr


Peter Sugden's Jaguar E-Type by Tim R-T-C, on Flickr


David Wild's brighly coloured March 752 by Tim R-T-C, on Flickr


Group C sports cars swarm through the Craner Curves on the first by Tim R-T-C, on Flickr


Martini Racing Lancia LC2 by Tim R-T-C, on Flickr


The Silver Arrow Mercedes C9 by Tim R-T-C, on Flickr


The Buxton/Steele Cortina takes a trip through the gravel by Tim R-T-C, on Flickr

[Giraffe]

I can't wait to see the Knapfield Ferrari 512M! after seeing it at testing a few times last year. Lovely car!

This being one of the Herbie Muller "bitza" 512Ms, Richard Taylor whom I met up with at the recent Jaguar Enthusiasts Club International Day informed me that Jay Esterer has acquired a similar car which he intends to ship over to the UK to go racing with later this year.