Mini racing in the south east. - Page 45

Jules Mini · 12 Oct 2009, 19:41 (Ref:2560086)

I sent my entry off for the dmn today not sure if I will get in though will have to wait and see is the intermarque a double header I could do that one if I dont get in the dmn s

Minicross424 · 20 Oct 2009, 18:46 (Ref:2565627)

Why no Morris racing team at Lydden this weekend?

Robert Morris · 20 Oct 2009, 19:34 (Ref:2565659)

tris because we are takeing a few cars to nurburgring this weekend to take part in their championship.

snowen250 · 20 Oct 2009, 20:35 (Ref:2565719)

Ah shame you wont be at Brands Tris, i was going to come to Lydden this weekend but think im at Brands instead. Good luck though to both you and Bill.
All the best
Simon

Chris_w · 21 Oct 2009, 08:09 (Ref:2566018)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Morris

tris because we are takeing a few cars to nurburgring this weekend to take part in their championship.

Sounds interesting Rob - got any more details, is it new or old Nurburgring?

Robert Morris · 21 Oct 2009, 09:02 (Ref:2566048)

Not to sure of details but we leave thursday morn, test day friday with offical practise about tea time friday eve.
2 races on saturday of 25min each. Party sat night, restday sunday home monday.
Think there are 6 minis with Gerald Dale Motor sport stickers, in our convoy.

Chris_w · 21 Oct 2009, 09:27 (Ref:2566065)

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Originally Posted by Robert Morris

Not to sure of details but we leave thursday morn, test day friday with offical practise about tea time friday eve.
2 races on saturday of 25min each. Party sat night, restday sunday home monday.
Think there are 6 minis with Gerald Dale Motor sport stickers, in our convoy.

25 minutes would be about two and a half times round the old circuit so I'm guessing it's the modern you're using - have a great weekend either way

kjw · 21 Oct 2009, 10:30 (Ref:2566132)

We are racing on the Nurburg GP circuit not the Nordschleife. But as we are there we may make use of the opportunity and take a leisurly trip round the Nordschleife in the tow vehicles.

Chris_w · 21 Oct 2009, 10:53 (Ref:2566152)

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Originally Posted by kjw

We are racing on the Nurburg GP circuit not the Nordschleife. But as we are there we may make use of the opportunity and take a leisurly trip round the Nordschleife in the tow vehicles.

Would be rude not to, it's a great experience, I went last year. Bit like riding a rollercoatser blindfolded...

Robert Morris · 21 Oct 2009, 11:43 (Ref:2566182)

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Originally Posted by kjw

We are racing on the Nurburg GP circuit not the Nordschleife. But as we are there we may make use of the opportunity and take a leisurly trip round the Nordschleife in the tow vehicles.

I take motor home around and see if Stella can make a bacon sandwich and a cuppa at the same time, or maybe i get to borrrow a BMW?

Robert Morris · 21 Oct 2009, 11:46 (Ref:2566187)

Ken is your can already or is Val polishing it today, Gemma's and Gordon's got finished late last night.

Chris_w · 21 Oct 2009, 12:08 (Ref:2566216)

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Originally Posted by Robert Morris

I take motor home around and see if Stella can make a bacon sandwich and a cuppa at the same time

You'll see stranger vehicles being taken around!

kjw · 21 Oct 2009, 12:09 (Ref:2566218)

Fitted the new oil cooler last night, filled it with water and started it.
All ready to go, can't beat a last minute panic. now who's got the map.

Cujo · 21 Oct 2009, 18:50 (Ref:2566524)

I am sure you will have a great time, hope to come and join you next year

Glad your car is back together Ken, same colour?

kjw · 22 Oct 2009, 05:11 (Ref:2566816)

Hi Steve

Yes same colour different graphics. Will be nice to see you back, miss those wheel to wheel moments.

Minicross424 · 22 Oct 2009, 11:34 (Ref:2567019)

Ive been round the old circuit in my road Mini, very good fun.
After this weekend, we are going to have a good look at the mini to see if it will survive next season!

Robert Morris · 26 Oct 2009, 21:12 (Ref:2570327)

Tris how did you get on at the weekend.
Germany was great fun and very much worth while trip.

Robert Morris · 26 Oct 2009, 21:14 (Ref:2570329)

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Originally Posted by kjw

Hi Steve

Yes same colour different graphics. Will be nice to see you back, miss those wheel to wheel moments.

Think you had plenty of those wheel to wheel moments in Germany

Chris_w · 27 Oct 2009, 08:20 (Ref:2570576)

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Originally Posted by Robert Morris

Tris how did you get on at the weekend.
Germany was great fun and very much worth while trip.

How did everyone get on Rob? Sounds good fun, would be interested in one of these BCT races next year.

Minicross424 · 27 Oct 2009, 16:50 (Ref:2570855)

Yes Chris i want to go next year too however dont know if car is good enough for out there.

Robert Morris · 27 Oct 2009, 23:07 (Ref:2571060)

Many thanks to the British Car Trophy boys and girls, you gave us a very good weekend, lots of fun ,good clean racing and a party afterwards.
Thank you all very much from us boys and girls in England.

Robert Morris · 27 Oct 2009, 23:22 (Ref:2571062)

In answer to chris and Tris, our experiance at the Nurburgring was fabolus.
If my memory serves me right.
They raced on the GP circuit.
53 starters 27 of which were 5 port minis.( no multi vavels or 8 ports allowed much fairer in my opinion)
one practise and two races of 25 minuites each for the same entry fee as your local circuit.
Overall positions as follows.
Gerald Dale 1st ( two out right wins)
Ken Welch 3rd
Phil Harvey 6th
Gordon scott 16th
Gemma Morris 25th ( first lady)
Intrestingly the rolling start although 53 starters was well compact probably the best that i have seen.
4 a breast racing through lots of bends and no body contact.
I think all the 19 team members that went want to return.
The only extra expense we incurred was the ferry.
As my previos comment we were looked after very well .
Our thanks go to the British Car Trophy and Gerald Dale for his guidance.

kjw · 28 Oct 2009, 09:50 (Ref:2571279)

I think Rob has said it all, a fantastic weekend racing on one of the best circuits in Europe. Thanks to Gerald, Leigh and our German BCT friends for always making us so very welcome.

Robert Morris · 28 Oct 2009, 18:28 (Ref:2571606)

I would like to congratulate Ken Welch and Tris Barden on winning their respective class E championships.

jonbryant · 28 Oct 2009, 21:52 (Ref:2571693)

Take a photographer next time eh Rob?

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