NWFF registations

How many of you NWFF guy's have registered this year and what numbers have you been allocated.
Sarah Minshaw pre 87 (9)

Chris Hodgen - Post 86 NWFF - 77

I feel a username change coming on Redracer77 perhaps

I am working on that!!! How do you change without starting again?

According to the brscc web site the registration forms are coming soon. Last year the numbers were allocated according to the previous years' champ positions, but that was abandoned when it was thought the races would be amalgamated. I wonder what Diz will comeup withthis year?

Me as well, pre 87 number 26 (Jase, is 9 re your original number?) Look forward to racing Sarah again.

Steve, just seen your message - regs are out, available from BRSCC and numbers are allocated by them, per the championship you are in. Contact Steve Burns there

Originally posted by MikeM
Me as well, pre 87 number 26 (Jase, is 9 re your original number?) Look forward to racing Sarah again.

I always try for 9 as its all i can count up to my hands since i chopped a pinky off 12 years ago.

J.

I know 9 has gone for the Post 86 Championship

Jason......thats rather sad, between the two of us we can count up to 18+1/2 Andy Fox could get us up to 28.

As it seems so damned popular, I must point out that I have annexed number 9 for both the Star of the Midlands and Southern Formula Ford champs.
Perhaps it has a 'transfer value' and I would be open to realistic offers?
My only reason for asking for it is that I bought a car last year that was already numbered 9 and I couldn't be arsed to change it. Also a single number must have both significant cost and weight advantages.

Stve St.Clair post86 number (allready allocated) 27......
you comming out to play as well j......'cos basher bancroft said he's looking forward to kicking your butt in historics??!!!!

Jason, North West Pre87, Steve has given me Number 2 for finishing second last year (I am making the most of it whilst I can!!).

Originally posted by steve27
Stve St.Clair post86 number (allready allocated) 27......
you comming out to play as well j......'cos basher bancroft said he's looking forward to kicking your butt in historics??!!!!

Basher or Barmy will probabley forget where Donnington is by the 1st round:banghead: :beer: :rotate:

Originally posted by John Wilkinson
Jason, North West Pre87, Steve has given me Number 2 for finishing second last year (I am making the most of it whilst I can!!). Welcome John. Some kind of record for me this, correspondence from JW without a moan. Only joking :laugh: Happy reading and posting.
You might be interested in visiting The Official Moan Thread in Parc Ferme. Still only joking :laugh:

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Diz mention ACB9's that usualy gets a rise out of him !!!!LOL.

JW you should have gone for no 1 with Jamie moving to post 86.

One Questions - how do you guys and girls get into this in the first place???

You stand alongside, lean over and remove the steering wheel, then lift a leg at a time and stand on the seat, facing forward, place both hands firmly on the sides of the car, taking the weight off your feet, push both feet forward and slide into the cockpit. It is advisable to safely fasten the steering wheel back in place before manouvering the car. Does that help?

Well done Daly LOL !!!

Originally posted by Nina
One Questions - how do you guys and girls get into this in the first place??? Nina, I've had a chuckle at DALY's reply, but am at a total loss as to what your original question actually means.

I think she means what attracted us to M/sport. I was bred into it.

Same here. Watching my dad rally when I was just 2 weeks old (and it was at Oulton Park). Grandad was a rally driver and competeted into his 70's. Dad's cousin was Canadian FFord champion in the 70's and was a works Van Diemen driver in the British Championship. Also my Mum competed in in hill climbs and sprints and her brother was a pretty good Moto X rider.

So yep, its in the blood for sure.

where did your co driver sit in the sc95 LOL

Originally posted by goughy
Dad's cousin was Canadian FFord champion in the 70's and was a works Van Diemen driver in the British Championship. Nigel Gough eh!
I seem to recall he was a very pleasant bloke. Was it a 75 VD or 77?

Thats it, rallying was what I always wanted to do, but when dad hung up his helmet, the only thing we could do at our age was Karting and the rest is history. Still would love to do rallying but to do it well costs so much and you will always be up against rich business men in their wrc cars.

Of course he was a pleasant bloke, he was a 'Gough'.

He had a photo that won Autosport photo of the year in '75, barrell rolling into Old Hall at about 20 ft. Silly bugger stalled it when he landed and couldn't carry on.

He was racing against people like Derek Daly in the Hawke,and some other really fast people who I can't remember 'cos I was only about 3. (ish)

Jminsh, He didn't have a co-driver, which explains quite a lot I suppose!! LOL. Mind you the car didn't have a driver, more an astronaut. (or maybe spaceman. ha. only joking jnr jnr.)

Alan Pike Mega VD00 number38 cant wait

Originally posted by kartingdad
He was racing against people like Derek Daly in the Hawke,and some other really fast people who I can't remember 'cos I was only about 3. (ish) Mike Blanchet, Nigel Mansell, Rad Dougall, Kenny Gray to name but four. I stopped being involved that season, when my man EJ broke his leg at Mallory in July the week before he had an F3 hire drive [via Brian Henton] lined up for the GP the following week. After a bit of Atlantic back home, it was about 3 years before he eventually made his F3 debut. I wonder what happened to him after that?

Derek Daly, my long lost cousin, 19 times removed.

Chris Walsh. Registered. No.32. Try to have my age for my number. I had number 25 for 7 years, but it doesn't stand up now.......

Gus's protege No 4 this year : finishing position in last years championship plus it also gets my name towards the top of the programme:p .

Same number dad carried on his Lola when he had his only true "works" Atlantic drive.

Originally posted by diz
Nina, I've had a chuckle at DALY's reply, but am at a total loss as to what your original question actually means.

Yes I could have been more to the point couldnt I!? :o

I did mean - how do you start racing in NWFF?

Daly - thanks for your input... most helpful :rolleyes: :p

Nina, do you want to join us? Every one is welcome.

If you do, you need a race licence, join BRSCC and then speak/pm to Diz! See Ian Smith pages on www.brsccnw.com for more info. PM any of the NWFF people for more help and advise.

(Diz, what about a ladies trophy this year?)

Originally posted by Nina
Yes I could have been more to the point couldnt I!? :o

I did mean - how do you start racing in NWFF?

Daly - thanks for your input... most helpful :rolleyes: :p

lol, Typical Daly answer!
Nina, the best way to do NWFF is to try other regional FF1600 c'ships until you realise that your not quick enough, then go do NW, and never look back!!:laugh:

Thanks Mike - you make it sound easy! I am just interested if you all get involved through family being involved, or do you just one day decide 'I want to go racing' and just go out and do it?!
I would def like to, but fear it is more difficult than it appears!

Originally posted by JustinDawkins
lol, Typical Daly answer!
Nina, the best way to do NWFF is to try other regional FF1600 c'ships until you realise that your not quick enough, then go do NW, and never look back!!:laugh:

I thought it would be the other way around, JD ;) :p

Is it really as easy as, buy a car and go do it (once you have a licence????

:confused:

Nina seriously it's not that hard my wife Sarah did her first season in NWFF last year and had a whale of a time

Basically,

Although you need a bit of mechanical know-how, but with your contacts I am sure you can find a male slave or something to help!

You have to register for a c'ship, and join the BRSCC as well, but broadly thats what you have to do.

Nina.. It's surprising how many 'Dads' are out there living or re-living their lives through their offspring, but all of the drivers are real enthusists who have gravitated into what is a most competitive club formula, out of which you clearly get as much as you put in.

Justin you can tell me all about it sometime ;) But I shall ignore your 'find a male slave' comment..... for now :p ;)

Hmmm... I'm even more interested now!! The thing that is really appealing about it is the competition but also, (from limited experience) Ive made some really good friends through racing, and always find such a warm and friendly atmosphere at club meetings :) :beer:

Nina, always wanted to do it but no family background

Easiest way is probably get to know a few people, get a car and none race licence and run it in sprints/hillclimbs for a bit, get used to it. Test at Three Sisters. All cheap(ish) and easy(ish) with plenty of people to help you

When you are ready, upgrade to a race licence and do a test at Oulton. Then go racing! No problem

Ask if you want to know more

Mike,

We should actually impose a three sisters testing "ban" before the 14/2 to make it fair! :)

Dunno about trying hillclimbs first, they are way harder thatn cirsuits, theres too much stuff to hit!

Nina,

You should try for your racing license, its a bit of fun in itself, its not that dear, andyou get to belt round Oulton or wherever for 8 laps of so!

Justin - I still think you are making it sound easy! what do you mean by 'not that dear'?!

not that expensive don't get all edgy thinking he was calling you dear

Hi Justin, know what you mean about 3 Sisters!

In my opinion' sprints/hillclimbs let you-
-start on your own on the track
-more relaxed timescale
-more runs in a day, more chances to sort yourself out
-most venues in NW don't have too much to hit
-much lower costs
-chance to learn at your own pace

It's all personal but I think it's easier and quite a few of us in the NW started this way.

Originally posted by jminsh
not that expensive don't get all edgy thinking he was calling you dear
LOL :laugh: :laugh:

Whats the damage then £££££ wise? Ive just written off £16,000 on my degree course! :o:o

Originally posted by MikeM
Nina, always wanted to do it but no family background

Easiest way is probably get to know a few people, get a car and none race licence and run it in sprints/hillclimbs for a bit, get used to it. Test at Three Sisters. All cheap(ish) and easy(ish) with plenty of people to help you

When you are ready, upgrade to a race licence and do a test at Oulton. Then go racing! No problem

Ask if you want to know more

Thanks

Car was about 4.5 k complete
entries 2.5k for year
not much damage really about 3 or 4 hundred quid.

regards

J.

£10,000 for tyres

dream on baby she wasn't fast enough to wear em out

Jammy git.

Originally posted by JustinDawkins
Nina, the best way to do NWFF is to try other regional FF1600 c'ships until you realise that your not quick enough, then go do NW, and never look back!!:laugh: Now now JD. Mr Slap About-Head might have to come out to play if you don't retract that totally inaccurate statement. :mad:

Don't worry Diz, EVERYONE knows he was being completely foolish. LOL. Surprised you believed he was being serious.

Nina
my answer was as a result of a misunderstanding regarding the original question. Sorry if I appeared ignorant, I take my racing very seriuosly and never attempt to annoy or wind people up.....un necessarily.
Now I am aware of the question, all you have to do is go for it.
I got into racing after a corporate type track day, got the bug, found out about the way to go and attended variuos meetings to see what went on. then went to race school, got a license and raced on an arrive and drive basis. May appear expensive but you learn lots and can walk away at any time.
Alternate is to buy/borrow a car and get some track time, perhaps a track day etc.
In the SoM we have a group of very friendly people who would assist if needed, in the NW there are many similar guys.
Regarding the money, it is alot less than getting a degree, although Tony Blair and the BRSCC are probably both working on the same top up fees! ..............(joke there)

Awwww thanks DALY :)
I never thought it possible for me to 'get into' racing... so hearing all your advice... well its tempting if anything! But pretty daunting to think about what it involves though!

Nina PM me and I will give you the details for Team UCLAN who will rent you a car with full support for a test day and race day for £750 inc tyres but not test fee (£190) or entry fee (£165)

GOOD LUCK

And don't forget folks that NW FF1600 Registration is free, once you've done 5 races. This is thanks to the BWD Rensburg "Registration Refund Scheme". See separate thread.

Anymore surprises on Registrations Diz?

Nope

How has Mr Palmers purchase of our beloved Oulton Park affected 2004 entry fees please?

I trust the BRSCC will have to review thir blazer budget before passing increases in costs onto the competitor.

I understand it is easy to recycle/repair blazers from a teacher friend. For real cost cutting measures, introduce a ' share a blazer' scheme.

Only joking.

i can't put LOL 'cos the dangerous brothers (Ian & Stuart)take the mick big time in an Alan Partridge voice.

Not seen it yet, but check out latest Motoring News. Prices up at Oulton.....................

I believe that compared to 2003 the circuit hire fee has gone up by two grand across the board regardless of the configuration used.:banghead:

Or equivalent to 10-15 extra entries per meeting. Shouldn't be much of a problem given the drive to amalgamate grids and get more racing onto the programme, and better for drivers, the clubs, the spectators, the circuit...