Mini racing in the south east.

Well after request by others here we are starting a new thread about mini racing in the south east shell we will include track and test days?
if any body wants to transfer the previous please do.

For those of you that were at the track day at lydden on sat you would have witnessed big Dave using all of the track to keep his mini under control.
We did think it very amuseing when one the marshalls came and congratulted him on a very brilliant and entertaining driving display.:laugh: Showing great car control and skill.
But we all no better.:rofl:

Robert, do the Minis, I presume you are talking real Minis not the BMWs, have their own series in the SE?

Robert, do the Minis, I presume you are talking real Minis not the BMWs, have their own series in the SE?

Yes we are proper minis, unfortunatley they dont have there own series yet but when you have a count up there are enough of us to have our own series. I hope that we are able to put on a special mini race at lydden next year at on of the DMN rounds.

Thanks Rob!!! it may be the slow way round the track but boy was it fun fun fun :burn: :woot: (apart from the broken finger). and the drive in Steve's car was just awesome, Me WANT one now

And also no talk of the German/Brazilian things on hear thanks :-(

Thought BD drove a blinder all day, although I heard him most of the time as I was working on my car in the paddock. Think he should definitely think about competing in Rallycross!

I'm just pleased that my Mini doesn't have a handbrake!:rotate:

Bob, there is a date pencilled in at Lydden.

Robert.
Dont know if Bob or Adrain are booked in, havent seen them much lately, i was just using them as an example.
I thnk there is going to be a fair number of us next year and hopefully some one will buy lee's Mini.

I guess is there will be an epic battle in class e next weekend at the dmn as second place is still wide open

I thnk there is going to be a fair number of us next year and hopefully some one will buy lee's Mini.

That's a lot of car for the money, I'm amazed it hasn't sold yet

never used the handbrake once is that not what your left foot is for!!!!

As far as rally cross/racing goes will be out if i can find some money first :-( (Any sponsorship even willing to paint the mini purple if needs must)

Hi all,
as on the other thread, I'll be out in our mini racing (as well as sprinting) next year. Will start with the SEMSEC saloons and see how we go.
Dad's also out next week to see how the car like running for than a lap and a half!
Chris

Chris you engine be fine dont you use the man that paints his blocks red?and just won the mini miglia championship.

Hi Rob, yes, it's a Swiftune motor and we're very happy with it. Has been faultless for two seasons now (touch wood!).

I will be there if you have any probs anyway Chris But im sure you wont

Hi all,
as on the other thread, I'll be out in our mini racing (as well as sprinting) next year. Will start with the SEMSEC saloons and see how we go.
Dad's also out next week to see how the car like running for than a lap and a half!
Chris

Be great to see you out there Chris, SEMSEC's a great place to start racing

Anyone know who is in-line to win the up to 1400cc in SEMSEC this year?

No use the one who paints them green or swiftys colours.

Alan Rawlings looks like taking the 1400 class. I wonder how much extra competion he got this weekend coming?

Im going to finish 3rd in class 1 by the looks of it.

Tris i think you have been like Gemma and had your fair share of bad luck, never mind there is next year. Who was 2nd?

well going in to the final round its Bisland 1st, Rawlings 2nd.
I think I have won the mini class in the intermarque saloons but to be honest there has'nt been no one in it so its a bit of a hollow win.
Next year will be better for us all.

Is Bisland the motor bike engine with 13"wheels ?

motor bike!!! thought it was A Honda V-tech

motor bike!!! thought it was A Honda V-tech

I think you are thinking of James Guest in the Clubman Honda BD, that's in class 2. I think James Bisland might run a Midget. Tris, is that who you had some rubbing with last time out?

I know this year is not finished yet for some SE Mini racers,
but who is planning to race their Mini where next year?

Yes cujo it was me who had the rubbing last meeting!
Im planning an attack on the semsec sports and saloons next year, you heard it here first.

Just got my enty through for semsec,
Come on Cujo, kjw and the purple mini gang, where are you??

Just got my enty through for semsec,
Come on Cujo, kjw and the purple mini gang, where are you??

I was very tempted after the track day on Saturday but I think the entry is oversubscribed now though. I'll come and watch though, any chance of a spare ticket Tris?

sell it to him Tris got to be worth 13 Quid no!!!!:nyah:

pm me your address and i will send it as its too much trouble for the people on the gate to leave tickets!
Dave you comming?
Mr Dale is comming out to play too.

pm me your address and i will send it as its too much trouble for the people on the gate to leave tickets!
Dave you comming?
Mr Dale is comming out to play too.

Cheers Tris, PM sent

Yeh be there Friday night

Gemma and i have both got entries for lydden next weekend, just got back from track day at brands.
I bit the builit paid me £10 and got taken round By gemma that was fun, what a car she has!
Cant wait till weekend now. see you all there.

Great.
An end of season mini meet!

So Rob has she shown you where your going wrong

big dave yes she did told me keep off the black stuff the night before but that fell on deaf ears,:rofl:

Good o got some for ya at Lydden:beer: Anyway are you not meant to stay on the black bit!!!!

Hi again, quick question from my Dad to all you mini racers..... we currently only have a 10 litre fuel tank fitted and are a bit concerned it won't be enough for Saturday's 12 lap races, anyone know exactly how much their (1380) mini uses in a race?
Many thanks,
Chris and Richard

Chris.

Gemma uses about 25l for a practise and 2 race meeting with the dmn .

Chris.

Gemma uses about 25l for a practise and 2 race meeting with the dmn .

Thanks Rob, so that's approx 32 laps (8 prac?, 2 x 12 lap races)? If so we should be ok (just!).

Rob,

My excuse will be - I stopped for a splash and dash. Will you be at Lydden on Sat. and if so I will return your Magnetronic unit then. Otherwise, will post on the Monday. As well as the Magnetronic failing, the Omex limiter was also damaged with an engine stopping fault. No wonder we couldn't diagnose the problem.

RWW yes i will be at lydden sat so will see you then.
Yes Gemma and i have entered same race . Scarey father and daughter in same race i wonder which one of us will give way first, 2 purple minis out same time keep time keepers busy.

RWW yes i will be at lydden sat so will see you then.
Yes Gemma and i have entered same race . Scarey father and daughter in same race i wonder which one of us will give way first, 2 purple minis out same time keep time keepers busy.

At least the colour will be the same if you doorhandle Rob:rotate: Or will there be ‘team orders’

Hi again, quick question from my Dad to all you mini racers..... we currently only have a 10 litre fuel tank fitted and are a bit concerned it won't be enough for Saturday's 12 lap races, anyone know exactly how much their (1380) mini uses in a race?
Many thanks,
Chris and Richard

Chris – 10L for a 12 lap dry race )plus warm-up and red flag contingency) is a bit marginal. However the BBC Forecast for Saturday is now for heavy rain, so you should use less fuel in the wet

Gemma, have you been doing your rain dance again;)

Steve What the betting on gemma getting the new set of wets?;)

Chris – 10L for a 12 lap dry race )plus warm-up and red flag contingency) is a bit marginal. However the BBC Forecast for Saturday is now for heavy rain, so you should use less fuel in the wet

Gemma, have you been doing your rain dance again;)

Thanks Steve, you're right it will be close.

If BBC says rain then I'd leave the rain tyres at home - I've given up with them!! Weather.com says cold but dry for Saturday... :Shrug:

... oh dear, just looked at the Met, better take the wets after all:
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/se/dover_forecast_weather.html

Fair point Chris, Tris will tell you how good I am at weather/tyre advice


Thanks Steve, you're right it will be close.

If BBC says rain then I'd leave the rain tyres at home - I've given up with them!! Weather.com says cold but dry for Saturday... :Shrug:

... oh dear, just looked at the Met, better take the wets after all:
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/se/dover_forecast_weather.html

Steve What the betting on gemma getting the new set of wets?;)


Class win?

Gemma car got the potentail i think she got more ability than she gives herself credit for.
My poor car needs me to fit my new swifty unit but i wanted to keep for next year.
I reckon it must be Geralds turn to win. I will keep my fingures crossed for him.

the rain dance is working!! fingers crossed
should make for an interesting race!!
i dont believe in team orders although my mum might give some!!

Stop dancing Gemma!
I go and buy 3 new slicks and you lot make it rain!
Back to the rallycross tyres, however i have new fronts of them too.........

Jem after the track day (last session) my mum gave me orders!!! so will leave her at home next time

Stop dancing Gemma!
I go and buy 3 new slicks and you lot make it rain!
Back to the rallycross tyres, however i have new fronts of them too.........

Tris thought you raced a mini not a plastic pig :rofl:

I did once see a Reliant Kitten racing at Lydden.... but that has 4 wheels so no good to Tris!

Less cost if you run only 3 tyres!
I got 3 new fronts, the rears seem ok.
Chris have you got wets or are you on minicross tyres like me?

Finally got hold of some full wets, haven't tried them yet, looks like Saturday might be the day....

BBC now saying light showers, I think it's going to be another one of those Lydden days where the tyres get swapped a lot.

I'll bring my wheel gun and race jack in case anyone needs a hand

Good news to all you mini racers I have just been told that class e which is upto 1400 slick shood will be running with the tin tops at brands on nov 8/9 .Come and join us it will be the last race of the year. Get those entries in while you still can.

How about "Cujo's tyre changing service and weather predictions"
Full tyre changes and dodgy weather guessing!
:rofl:

tris do we know whos taking pics this weekend?

Rob what time is the Purple Gang getting to Lydden tomorrow so I can plan work times. see ya there Gav

How about "Cujo's tyre changing service and weather predictions"
Full tyre changes and dodgy weather guessing!
:rofl:

I am much better at one than the other:s, at least I would only have to change three on yours Tris

Not sure about pics Robert
Kerry Dunlop is normally there.

Robert in your previous post you mention class E up to 1400 slick shod what championship is this and do you have any contact numbers etc would be interested in coming along to brands with my mini cheers in advance

Hi Julian contact either Rod Birley or Chezza they are both on this forum.Bill said he saw you at Castle Combe and you were thinking of comming out in the Mini again.

Lee

Yes after giving the old girl a blast at combe I would like to get out once this year Brands looks a good option dont fancy it on the yoko a48s as it will probably be wet

They must be better than slicks in the wet:rofl:

Any other Minis (REAL) doing the trackday on the 15th Nov at lydden???????

Any other Minis (REAL) doing the trackday on the 15th Nov at lydden???????

As opposed to IMAGINARY Minis BD? :rofl:

Better on fuel and tyres, but not as much fun!

Ah yeh but boy do they go sideways:brm: :burn:

Your right they are bad but probably not that bad would use wets if it rained

weather now says dry, cloudy for saturday.

but i'm still dancing. whats going wrong??

Well done to all minis that were at Lydden yesterday, Just a shame poor Richard W did not get to race and i know he has done alot of work to get it ready.

Yes sorry you did not get your race Richard but Thanks to you and Chris for helping Gemma out.

Tris did not see you go yesterday , what happened toyou in your second race?

Rob

It was worth going yesterday just to see your ever widening grin – A great reminder about what club motorsport should be about:)

The opening laps of the SEMSEC Saloon and sports was great entertainment and amazingly (mostly) clean, given how frantic the action was.

Steve yes i did enjoy myself very much, the only down side i am not fit and my shoulders are giving me jip today,and i missed Gemma mixing it.
Yes i think the only damage was Alan Rawlings when he got punted by that metro.
What a performance joe put up in her Fiesta.That john Taylor race i think there was 4 of us with half a second.

Rob regarding the shoulders its probably down to your appalling driving position

Yes sorry you did not get your race Richard but Thanks to you and Chris for helping Gemma out.

Has Jem's bum dried out yet!!!! but its ok as I have cut Kens arms off:rofl: :cool:

Morning all,
thanks again to Gavin, Rob, Gerald and Lee for help, bits and tools on Saturday. Next year we will sacrifice a driveshaft to the Lydden gods before we even enter our last event of the year in order to avoid a repeat of Saturday's disappointment.
A real shame as the Saloons race looked great and you really looked like you were enjoying yourself Rob! Looking forward to joining you out there next year,
Chris

Chris i think we are very lucky with the dmn and semsec giving good value for money, motoring events. The only problem being with 3 races i wore out a set of front tyres.

As the boy says, many thanks to all who helped out, but especially Gavin, who went beyond the call of duty when I (plonker !) removed the pot joint without first removing the rubber gaiter. Seriously Gavin, I hope the burns are healing well.
And Rob's grin when he came in after each race said it all. Well done Rob, great bit of driving.
Loss of Mini gears was contagious as I spoke to Tristram as he came in after the second race and that was his problem. But excellent result from the first race,Tristram, which will encourage you over the winter.
Roll on next season for us, but who is racing where over the next two week ends ?

Chris you wont have to sacrifice a drive shaft next year as you will have some RT Lane specials by then:)

Well my face must have said it all i new when i started racing after 23 years lay off i intended to have fun but untill this weekend i had forgot how much there was to have,It started tuesday when Gemma took me around Brands in her car. Then practise chasing Joe in her fiesta. Best off all was going through chessons in a 4 wheel drift side by side with Alan rawlings and a rather wide metro.What trust Alan and i had in each other, thanks Alan would been nasty if we got it wrong.
The John Taylor handicap i cant belive how close that was at the finish, poor Joe being piped at the post after leading for so long.
The minis entered in Dmn for this weekend, Gemma, Bill, Gerald, Ken.Mike Edgal. and reserve Andrew Worseley.
The following weekend im out again, in class e, Bill in tin tops, I belive subject to gaining entry Gerald, Nick, and ken.
Tea brake over now, so back to work.

Well Gemma did want to race in the wet! :laugh:

Looks like a good entry from the Minis this weekend looking forward to a good weekend now!

Well Gemma did want to race in the wet! :laugh:

Perhaps not we had to force her into that seat;)

Tea brake over now, so back to work.

Yeh what ever:rofl:

What a differance a new set of tyres make, well please with my first race.
As for the second, it made a funny noise during the green flag lap apart from that no warning.
I will report back when i know.
Would like to say thanks to cujo for his advice over the weekend.
first job new anti roll bar.

Tris Gavin made Gemma anti roll bar on her car, and it fits on the out side below boot floor rather than in the boot.

Sorry tris i meant to ask was that your fastest ever lap around lydden at the weekend.

Still waiting for the result on semsec's site but Alan Rawlings dad said the results sheet said i done a 49.2 something.
Great to have so many minis out there

Tris Gavin made Gemma anti roll bar on her car, and it fits on the out side below boot floor rather than in the boot.

Just about to make one for Cujo's track day car:)

What was your quickest lap Rob?, and the same Question to Cujo?. what is the fastest a five port mini has been round there anyone know?

just want to add my thanks to Chris and Richard for the loan of your fire extingisher! I'm very pleased everybody TOLD me i was going back out to race because it was fantastic fun!
I have dried out Gavin (And Gavin my name is spelt with a 'G'!!)
By the way my dad is still grinning!!:)

;) (And Gavin my name is spelt with a 'G'!!)
By the way my dad is still grinning!!:)

Oops sorry Jemma:rofl: and as far as your dad goes his always smiling unless im attacking his hat

I'm very pleased everybody TOLD me i was going back out to race because it was fantastic fun!


Always trust your pitcrew as they are SOMETIMES right:laugh:

The official M7RC Miglia lap record is 46.6 set in March 94 by Jonathan Lee in a 1.0L spec 5 port car.

I think Bill has been in the mid 45's in his eight port, not sure what his best 5 port time is though.

Mig, I think you have done a low 46 around Lydden haven't you?

What a differance a new set of tyres make, well please with my first race.
As for the second, it made a funny noise during the green flag lap apart from that no warning.
I will report back when i know.
Would like to say thanks to cujo for his advice over the weekend.
first job new anti roll bar.

It was good to see you going so well Tris, hope the problem is a cheap one to fix. Glad my weather prediction was wong (again!)

Big Dave does a very good roll bar, just don't let him near your hat!

Hat, Hat wheres the Hat;)

[quote=Cujo]
I think Bill has been in the mid 45's in his eight port quote]

No I was talking about real Mini engines:)

Gerald must have been into the 46's as well

Glad my weather prediction was wong (again!)

Got a bit Chinese there:laugh:

Thought your eyes looked a bit odd at Lydden.

Sunday's results are up:

http://www.semsec.org.uk/08results/Book25Oct2008.pdf

Well done Tris, a 49.299, sorry to hear about your problems in Race 2.

Thanks chris.
I guess this means i better allow some more in the budget for tyres next year!

Think how well Tris you could of gone with three wheels on your car:p :rofl:

oops the post above I meant to say four wheels!! What a plonker:rofl:

And I meant 'Saturdays' results, not Sundays!

Tris, any idea how the championship results look, nothing recent up on the SEMSEC site.

Simon Arron, the Motorsport News GP columnist was at Lydden on Sat. as an antidote to writing anything about the forthcoming showdown in Brazil.Titled, Getting back to Grass Roots,he hadn't been there for 23 years and likened the circuit to a timecapsule. A sprinting Lotus Cortina was pictured and he said ' the landscape is embellished with a sprinkling of lower case Minis, all in diverse states of suspension and body tune'

Good picture of Bill R leading the pack ahead of Gerald, and Rob gets a mention in the handicap write up. Just behind the Lotus Cortina, you can just make out the ghostly figure of a friendly giant who appears to be waving (his lucky) driveshaft whilst covered in a strange foaming liquid. Or am I imagining things ?

Just behind the Lotus Cortina, you can just make out the ghostly figure of a friendly giant who appears to be waving (his lucky) driveshaft whilst covered in a strange foaming liquid. Or am I imagining things ?


Nope you have been drinking again have you not !!!!:p Obviously not that lucky look at his burnt arm:rofl:

Just behind the Lotus Cortina, you can just make out the ghostly figure of a friendly giant who appears to be waving (his lucky) driveshaft whilst covered in a strange foaming liquid. Or am I imagining things ?
Is the foaming liquid from A: Fire estinguisher or B. a combination of Guiness and Cider, or C. a combination of all three.

Either way, I think we know who you mean:laugh:

Cant be me then dont do Guiness!! but I know a man that does

well done big dave you have now upgraded to a racer!!!!!!!:laugh: We will call you mr out of contoll:rofl:

If there is going to be snow at weekend best go down the shed see what old rally tyres we got

Ive got a nice set on my Moke Rob:rotate:

If there is going to be snow at weekend best go down the shed see what old rally tyres we got

They will never fit the camper:D

[quoteWe will call you mr out of contoll:rofl:[/quote]

Whats an mr?

mr =mister:rotate:

I have never been out of control (take it you meant control) in my life ;) ( in a car anyhow) if your are referring to Lydden got video evidence to show you to prove, will bring to Brands (do you have DVD player in your camper?)

only one problem with knobblies on your moke its not race ready:winner: did you notice we got 5 stars against this thread whats that mean?
Fire ex has been retuned to day that was a good service.

Remeber what that marshall said about being entertaining your mum thought other wise:laugh: I got go and play with purple cars now. Yes have dvd player in camper, cant watch it driving along.

only one problem with knobblies on your moke its not race ready:winner: did you notice we got 5 stars against this thread whats that mean?
Fire ex has been retuned to day that was a good service.

It means this thread has been rated 5 stars (good)

Remeber what that marshall said about being entertaining your mum thought other wise:laugh: I got go and play with purple cars now.

How many people have asked for you autograph:p and yep go play with the purple thing (Sounds really cold:rofl: )

Fire ex has been retuned to day that was a good service.

Whos getting the bill then :rofl:

Whos getting the bill then :rofl: Stella bless her cotton socks. I knock it off the house keeping , Did you see there is a 16 valve mini engine on e bay but dont produce much power

aaaah poor Stella, dont tell me shes buying a 16v too!!!

Looking at class e in the dmn i see Bill has won, and no ones mentioned it?
Well done to Bill 2 years on the trot.

aaaah poor Stella, dont tell me shes buying a 16v too!!! She not allowed that in a historic any way colour is wrong

In that case Bill very well done:winner:

Now Rob clear off outside to workshop and fit those SHOCK MOUNTS NOW:banghead: :hair: :mad:

I see MIG got his car for sale on mini 7 web site as well now and he will split, you should tell Sarah thats a good shell.

ttfn

I see MIG got his car for sale on mini 7 web site as well now and he will split, you should tell Sarah thats a good shell.

Have given up cant work out what she wants to do will help her if asked but all suggestions seem to fall on deaf ears

ttfn

You have done it again WHAT!!

You have done it again WHAT!! tat tar for now:laugh:

Did you see there is a 16 valve mini engine on e bay but dont produce much power

Your quite right it does seem a bit gutless compaired to a sorted 1380 5 port like Gem's and Kens i wonder why!!!

Best be careful what I lean on at the weekend.

kjw: shall i bring spare front?:cool:

Should have asked what colour?

Yep or your arms are coming off:laugh:

kjw: shall i bring spare front?:cool:

oooow :gfight: :handbag:

I have just spent a few miniutes looking at the dmn class e scores and i reckon second place is tight between gerald and Ken but if they dont finish and eric get two 1st he could be second. All to play for till the last race what a good championship.

Just to keep you mini boys up todate im told that 3 front running migs been sold this last week, i wonder to whom?

Just to keep you mini boys up todate im told that 3 front running migs been sold this last week, i wonder to whom?

yep just seen that on Mini7 site

Best be careful what I lean on at the weekend.

No Armco or Escorts please:rotate:

yep just seen that on Mini7 site

The ex Curley car went on Ebay last week for about £16K

Not too many people about who could afford Hacky's car - Maybe Mr C Lewis has bought it back?

Looking at class e in the dmn i see Bill has won, and no ones mentioned it?
Well done to Bill 2 years on the trot.

Yes well done Bill:unworthy:
Going to try and give you a run for your money next year

I must be blind, I cant see lees mini in the for sale bit of mini 7.
If it snows I have a sledge!

Lees car been put on forum by Tristan Knight

Tris have you entered brands on the 9th?

Tris, Saturday's photos going up online as we speak. Those slicks made a big old difference so well done mate. Shame about Race 2

Tris, Saturday's photos going up online as we speak. Those slicks made a big old difference so well done mate. Shame about Race 2
Jon good pics as usual

ok I cant enter the forum on mini 7 as im not a member.
No im not doing the 9th Robert as the mini is still broke.
Thanks for your comment Jon

So following on from earlier posts about quickest lap of Lydden, what's the quickest ever Mini lap of Brands Hatch Indy?

Peter (the Guru) Baldwin did a 54.412 in September 03 in his Mig, has anyone been quicker in an A series engined steel-shelled Mini?

Don't fret Big Dave, I am talking real Mini's:nyah:

Don't fret Big Dave, I am talking real Minni's:nyah:

Bl!!!Y good job too otherwise you would be classed as a traitor:p

Just checked mini 7 web and Colin Peacock got lap record of revised track lay out at 55.153 in his mig. Nick swift at the last race last which was damp and slippy did 54.68 then the second race 54.58 using Geralds car.I think was the mig engine with a quafie diff. Will be intresting to see what happens over the next 2 weekends.

Big d you finished that pretty blue car? Ive just unloaded mine from last week it needs a wash if you got time.;)

nope not yet!! had to cut out the complete Mig spec seat frame and start again going to be a LONG LONG night lucky ive got good neighbours. Best get it finnished or :sfan:

Put down that cup of tea, there is welding to be done.

don't want to talk to you !!!! just having a cupa while the fire brigade damp down the fire;)

Cutting it a bit fine for Saturday gents – has it got to be painted as well?

Bl!!!Y good job too otherwise you would be classed as a traitor:p

No traitor - but clearly I can't spell Mini, doh:banghead:

Jon good pics as usual

Daughter leads father ;)

http://www.snappyracers.com/album/Lydden251008/slides/IMG_0679.JPG

Cutting it a bit fine for Saturday gents – has it got to be painted as well?

oh yes

Jon that pic must been first warm up lap when we were reserves then?;)

Might have been Rob... The only time you were together on track!

oh yes

Just starting to paint now!! so Cinders will be at the ball, but what a night:hair: but did not get no :sleep: Yet may have to wait till brands!!!!

Wow 5 stars! This thread is doing well.

You dont need sleep Javin, stop moaning!

Thanks for pici Jon, best so far!! I prob be only time i'm in front, unfortunatly
it was practice not race!!! Next time:rotate:

Put down that cup of tea, there is welding to be done.

More work Ken?!? How are we ever meant to catch up!

I will be devolping mine over winter to make sure I can run with you chris, ive seen your commitment in to paddock!

Well at least you won't have to do many tyre changes tomorrow BD as it's going to be like this :bmood:for the whole weekend, you can just kip in between practice and racing:rotate:


So KJW and the the rain dancing Gemma should go well again.
Gemma, I suppose that makes you a ‘Morris dancer’?:laugh:


Edit spelling (again)

Gemma, I suppose that makes you a ‘Morris dancer’?:laugh:


Get out. Now.

Get out. Now.

I know, I know!

I'll get a purple punch (or three) for that tomorrow

Just been browsing the kad website, very nice brakes. Calipers are £423 a set.
Any suggestions for a good budget rev counter as we think mine is shot?

I'm really sorry i dont have any bells like the proper morris dancers!!:p :laugh:

You're very quiet Big Dave, haven't you finished painting that blue Mini yet?

So KJW and the the rain dancing Gemma should go well again.


So that put the mockers on! - I'm not going to make any more predictions:p

Thanks to the purple gang for the endless supply of tea, it kept the Mini fraternity warm on a thoroughly soggy day

No tea for the snapper... *sniffs*

yes thanks for the coffee the purple team it was much appreciated on a nasty day at the hatch.

Wow what a weekend!! the weather on saturday was a bit grim but boy those truckers know how to enjoy themselves on track and in the paddock in the evening. Many thanks to all who looked after and feed me and made my weekend fun (you know who you are) and JEMMA i owe you a:beer: you know its coming!!!!!!!!!

Jon sorry you missed the hot refrehment over the weekend we make up for it next weekend

Don't worry Mr Morris squire. I didn't have time to drink even any water until about 3:30 so a cuppa was right out!

Well done to Bill, gerald, ken, gemma and the others i forgot like peter , mike, Andrew, Good to see those old minis still raceing the more moden cars.
For those intrested Gemma broke a nears side drive shaft on the exit to druids in the last race.it has since been replaced by Big dave thanks Gav.

Big d just noticed the green light you talk about.:rotate:

Thank you Javin for all your work on my mini over the weekend.
I'm not so sure about your new aftershave though!!
We are now EVEN!
Sorry Jon you didn't get any refreshments, like my dad said maybe next weekend we try again!
Congratulations to all mini drivers, shame it didn't go to plan for us all!
Have to look forward to next year now!:)

Thank you Javin for all your work on my mini over the weekend.
I'm not so sure about your new aftershave though!!
We are now EVEN!


Thats okay Jemma :rofl: its a pleasure to help people that really appreciate it and you do feed me to (even if its force feeding at times:laugh: )

And we are nowhere near even you could not put my little splashes in a egg cup and in return i got a pint of cider bl!!!y wasps now wont go away!!!:admin:

Well by the sounds of it you mini boys had a good time sorry i missed you.

jon whats the chance of getting a group mini photo next weekend might be use full to advertise our dmn mini day next year?

Yep that's fine Robie. If we can try and do it during the lunchbreak that would be good. Don't want to miss too much racing!

jon thanks very much will get gemma to sort

Well by the sounds of it you mini boys had a good time sorry i missed you.

Well some of us had a real good time but there was an element of the "mini boys" that went to bed four hours too early;)

Yes big dave some of us are to old be up all night, but we will have another go this weekend.:p :wine: :beer: Im not sure weather or not to put mini 7 tyres on what you think?
no just had a think c41 will slide more

Mini 7's with 60psi would do mix that with some of the truck slime and you get fun fun fun!!

also have a set of the :yeah: tyres one careful owner if you want to borrow

After seeking advice new set slicks on there way.:rofl:

cant and wont do drinking all night me finks its unprofessional and stupid also i am representing all my sponsors and the DMN Championship xxxxxxxx

no not ALL nite, hey!!:rotate:

Mad dog 1 can you make sure you and Nev are avaiable this sunday lunch time for photo shoot whilst at Brands.Gemma will be organising with Jon

cant and wont do drinking all night me finks its unprofessional and stupid also i am representing all my sponsors and the DMN Championship xxxxxxxx


well said bill,

drinking large amounts and then driving the next morning is unacceptable whether your driving on the road or a race track, at best your risking being excluded from the meeting, damaging the championship, bringing motorsport into disrpute but without doubt YOU ARE risking peoples lives.

the organisers have eyes and ears and are prepared to take action against offenders, you have been warned!

We are on this thread talking about minis.
But thanks for Graham's warning. Not needed!!!
I was one of many people that left the kentagon at closeing time on sat eve.
To put your minds at rest it is my view there was not one mini driver that was taking part in sundays race that would have been over the legal drink drive limit, by7.30am. People are known to have a laugh with out heavy drinking.

yep agree I with you all the way on the above post Rob, but you don't have to be pi!!ed to go and join in with a party do you!!!! and for anyone wondering I'm a spectator:nyah: :party:

you dont have to have a skin full to have a good time.

its not just whether someone is over the limit or not, but if people appear to be or post lots of stuf on here about drinking sessions what does it look like if theres a stunt the following day?

personally i drink very little these days and as such i can be under the legal drink drive limit and unfit to drive, imho when talking about racing there should be ZERO alcohol or any other substances in the blood.

ps this isnt aimed at the mini camp in particular, there are other culprits in the paddock, who obviously arnt aware of how bad the whole drinking/driving issue looks.

i'll shut up now and you can go back to racing minis

I drink very little/none really only at race meetings but not huge amounts as i still have to drive the next day and my license is important to my living. but personally i think the last meeting was the most enjoyable DMN Ive ever been too, shame about the poor chaps trailer, but this can happen anywhere as my mate came back to his mini once after a shopping trip to find it on its roof and people playing spin the bottle with it.


Anyway back to The mighty mini are they all ready for the weekend

So, back on thread then... (that's rich coming from a self confessed thread hijacker))

is Sunday the last opportunity to race a Mini in the South East this year?

As for next year, I see Lydden has a test day on March 14 - gives us a date to aim for with the Track day Mini Big D:help:. I guess you had better have a go in that too:laugh:

Unless anybody knows better this weekend is the last race this year that us minis can compete in, what we need to do is arrange a tack day where we all attend and try out different settings etc. I think Brands run track days all year.

. I guess you had better have a go in that too:laugh:

OH oh cushdy:)

Unless anybody knows better this weekend is the last race this year that us minis can compete in, what we need to do is arrange a tack day where we all attend and try out different settings etc. I think Brands run track days all year.

count me in (would rather do a TRACK day though) sure i might just have some tyres left somewhere ( big dose off car swopping needed too)

Amazingly Lydden has track days on Jan 17 and Feb 21st as well.
Might need those M&S tyres after all:p

Brands is good though as you can take passengers, but I'm not sitting next to you Big D - I might get dizzy!

:brm: :burn: :evillaff: Was also talking to the chap from Lydden the only reason you cant take out passengers at Lydden is the insurance is hell of a lot more and he says they want keep them cheap and good value which seems like a good idea to me

We would need to confirm with Lydden about there track days. I belive some major work is taking place, perhaps Bill knows more?

Bill Bill where are you!!! even 7 ports would be OK:rofl: I'm only joking see ya at Brands?

The work at Lydden is supposed to be completed before Christmas ( :bag: using the 'C' word there - sorry). That info was from Amy in Motorsport News, they're planning to run a couple of "winter series" rallycross meets in Jan and Feb so all work will have to be done by then.

Track days at Lydden are good value - lots of track time for the money :)

they're planning to run a couple of "winter series" rallycross meets in Jan and Feb so all work will have to be done by then.


Do we know any dates, and any Minis going?

January 3rd and February 7th for the rallycross - not sure on the classes they'll be running or what'll be there (entrylists usually appear a week before the event for rallycross).

Lovely thanks Bert

Do we know any dates, and any Minis going?

Are you thinking bolting that sump gaurd on and you knobblies and entering then? i will service if you want and Pay your entry if you paint your car purple.

Do it! A bit of mud never hurt anyone :)

Do it! A bit of mud never hurt anyone :) He is used to that, but Gav your Mum should stay at home in the warm.

for those of you that are intrested the ex Tim Simms car is on ebay at present with a reasonable offer and 5 days to go.

i will service if you want and Pay your entry if you paint your car purple.

Does that include circuit racing too ?

Shares in Purple paint just went up:laugh:

Does that include circuit racing too ? will talk in new year but if you carry my company logo i will pay your rally cross entry fee. for jan and feb.

will talk in new year but if you carry my company logo i will pay your rally cross entry fee. for jan and feb.

:burn: :woot: ;)

i'm going to get jealous soon!!! our purple paint is specialist colour, our minis are unique at the moment:rolleyes:

read carefully Jemma :rofl: company logo no purple mentioned

Are you thinking bolting that sump gaurd on and you knobblies and entering then? i will service if you want and Pay your entry if you paint your car purple.
this quotes says purple paint Javin

Are you thinking bolting that sump gaurd on and you knobblies and entering then? i will service if you want and Pay your entry if you paint your car Grey.

No it doesn't look JEMMA:rofl:

:bleh: you cheat

:bleh: you cheat

Only if you get caught:whiteflag

Only if you get caught:whiteflag

Grey Minis going Rallycrossing, now there's an idea BD:woot:
Don't think they allow fuel injection in Minicross though;)

:busted: :laugh:

Grey Minis going Rallycrossing, now there's an idea BD:woot:
Don't think they allow fuel injection in Minicross though;)

Mine has no fuel inj neither does yours at the mo

Thing with rallycross though, it's huge fun but everything gets a real pounding. Everything used to break off my rallycross Mini, I even bent the rear subframe once?

Some good Minicross cars for sale at the mo though

don't set me off on something else, i want to chase you lot round the black stuff. got to go now and do some work on a track day mini before its owner starts chasing me!

:busted: :laugh:

not yet:p

The good news is Chris still has some purple paint plus he has just purchased a new paint mixing scheme this week. Only a few days and we will know wether a new mig will be born or a 16 valve!

I herd today that Jullian Howell laps brands in 53 sec is this true?

I herd today that Jullian Howell laps brands in 53 sec is this true?

probably showing ignorance here but who and what does he run?

The good news is Chris still has some purple paint plus he has just purchased a new paint mixing scheme this week. Only a few days and we will know wether a new mig will be born or a 16 valve!

Got to be a Mig don't be a traitor!!:rofl: only joking again Bill!

Thing with rallycross though, it's huge fun but everything gets a real pounding. Everything used to break off my rallycross Mini, I even bent the rear subframe once?

Our car is an ex minicrosser and we toyed with racing but decided against it after a test day at Blyton. Everyone we spoke to had too many stories of rolls, shunts and destruction in general so we decided it was not for us and went sprinting where there's (usually) no one to crash into!

Tris, I think you asked a question a few pages about rev counters. We moved to an SPA unit this year, combined with an Omex rev limiter:

http://www.spa-uk.co.uk/design/sequentialshiftlight.asp
http://www.omextechnology.co.uk/Revlimiters/revlimiterlcclubman.htm

I know there were some issues getting the two to work together and we've had problems with the Omex unit which has had to go back for repairs twice now so not sure it would be a solid recomendation from us but sure Dad could answer any questions you have on the setup.

Chris

probably showing ignorance here but who and what does he run?
I dont know him just heard about that he is very quick. Was there a mighty mini championship called extreme ? I think MIG knows the spec.

He is on the entry list for the tin top race on sun class e with a 1380 plus 13" rubber. Probly make me look slow.

I dont know him just heard about that he is very quick. Was there a mighty mini championship called extreme ? I think MIG knows the spec.

He is on the entry list for the tin top race on sun class e with a 1380 plus 13" rubber. Probly make me look slow.

Yes there was an extreme mighty mini formula

Looking forward to seeing another mini out racing getting popular now aren't they

Everyone we spoke to had too many stories of rolls, shunts and destruction in general Chris

Not to worried about that I'm a rally fan it just looks like fun and fairly cheap racing

Jules has a very rapid 1380cc Mini on 13" wheels and yes he is very quick.If he did a full season of DMN Iam sure he would be a front runner for the class E title.A very professional, comited driver and a nice bloke.
Its a shame the Xtreme mighty mini championship never took off I did a couple of rounds but I think that not many Mini drivers wanted to put their reputations/egos on the line a few years ago.

MIG was that the formula that you could run modified metros etc in ?

I will say now Dave that minicross is not cheap if you want to play at the sharp end.
I paid 4 k for my engine (not Bill) and that wasnt near the front.
And it soon wears when your well preped car gets mullered every meeting.
In the end i got so annoyed with certain drivers that i put "no more mr nice guy" accross the front of my mini and got pay back!
You ask Scott Lawson why he left, you will get simular story.

what is the engine spek thought they were fairly basic am i wrong?