Best Spin (& Recovery???)

Pip · 30 Jan 2002, 21:52 (Ref:206952)

OK... I know you lot always talk about the best crash, overtaking manoeuvre etc, but who does every one think completed the best spin possibly with recovery or not????

Personally, I've witnessed Muller on several occasions at the Esses at Snetterton pull off some excellent recoveries - although he did always seem to take Thompson with him...

nicker less · 30 Jan 2002, 22:08 (Ref:206968)

Yeah, Muller at Snetterton during the night race was spectacular. A tiny tap from Mr Plato put him completly sideways at the bomb hole and managed to get back.

Another one, people may not remember is Kelvin Burt at the last round in '95. He got a tap from Hoy (i think) and spun at high speed into the infield at copse and was heading towards the barriers, and just managed to get hold of it. Quote Murrey Walker, ' Wow, what a recovery brilliant'.

touring fan · 30 Jan 2002, 22:09 (Ref:206969)

Muller at snetterton last year where he just avoidedided that pug. That was a good save.

Radisichrox · 31 Jan 2002, 00:23 (Ref:207045)

Ok, maybe not BTCC, but whenever I go "e-karting" (go-karting with electric motors, which are quite powerful) I always get it sideways through almost all of the corners and it's quite a lot of fun to drive.

Jonny Apex · 31 Jan 2002, 09:52 (Ref:207223)

Menu between the first and second corners at Snett in about '96 - I think he was avoiding someone or something ahead and went every which way, 360s the lot, but still got it gathered up to turn onto revett straight. Mega.

Or Soper at Old Hairpin, Donington '92. Three maybe even four 360s on first lap while leading and still everyone missed him!

MJB RETURNS · 31 Jan 2002, 10:07 (Ref:207230)

tarquni at knockhill in 95 when he was 2 wheels off the ground! murry" OH,OH,OH ITS TARQUINI!" that always stick in my head!

Champ69 · 31 Jan 2002, 11:09 (Ref:207253)

Wasn't Tarquini's big two wheeler in 94 in that beutiful red thing.

If it was you are spot on, that was a great bit of work.

Jonny Apex · 31 Jan 2002, 12:20 (Ref:207298)

It was actually at Donington exiting the chicane on the GP circuit. He'd started at the back after retiring in the first race and got up to third when he had that moment. It was amazing to watch - particularly from the rear view camera of the car in front! What a catch.

AndyF · 31 Jan 2002, 12:22 (Ref:207302)

Yep, he did it twice, at Donington and Knockhill, but got away with both!!

Chris Y · 31 Jan 2002, 13:00 (Ref:207325)

Cornering on 2 wheels? Pah! Minis do it in style

Pip · 31 Jan 2002, 13:39 (Ref:207375)

I was actually standing at that corner at Dinington when Tarquini nearly stacked it. If you listen hard on the season review tape you can hear someone scream - THAT WAS ME!!!! Top race though, Tarquini started last and fought his way back up to 4th or 5th... top,top overtaking action!

adamp_uk · 31 Jan 2002, 14:41 (Ref:207418)

What about saves?
What about Tarquini at silverstone night races (2000)
radermecker nailed the back of his honda but he saved it from ending up in the gravel.

oh n tom boardman aswell at brands (last round 2001)
the car snaked about 5 times, and although he skimmed accross the gravel, he still didn't end up in the barrier, like graves.

who lost control of his own accord (get it?!!) ahh forget it..

Jonny Apex · 31 Jan 2002, 15:19 (Ref:207436)

Quote:

Originally posted by Pip
I was actually standing at that corner at Dinington when Tarquini nearly stacked it. If you listen hard on the season review tape you can hear someone scream - THAT WAS ME!!!! Top race though, Tarquini started last and fought his way back up to 4th or 5th... top,top overtaking action!

Pip: thanks for the scream - it's the whole reason the moment was - IS - so exciting to watch on telly.

cos · 31 Jan 2002, 18:10 (Ref:207530)

Plato's save in the final race last year was pretty close...

nicker less · 31 Jan 2002, 18:16 (Ref:207533)

Best spin? Has got to be Yvan Muller at the snett night race this year. His Vauxhall went from side-to-side and went all over the place. Also Geoff Steel at snetterton in '94. He spun about 4 times.

Pip · 31 Jan 2002, 18:18 (Ref:207535)

I thank you, I thank you.... will be doing a signing session later!!!

Another good save was Thompson at Silverstone in 98 or 99 (someone help me out here)? when Reid speared him after skidding on oil and he fought back in a somewhat banana shaped car to win the race

alfaromeo · 31 Jan 2002, 19:04 (Ref:207575)

i have to agree about tarquini in tha alfa 155 in 1994 that was the best save ever and murray walkers commentating made it even better

**Craig** · 31 Jan 2002, 19:12 (Ref:207582)

Bloody hell Chris... not seen that photo before!

Boardman and Muller have to win the award for best car control last year... though that MG coming down Paddock Hill sideways broadside across the front of the rest of the field was pretty impressive... especially as he managed to straighten it up and continue on his way...

Invincible · 31 Jan 2002, 19:59 (Ref:207655)

What about Alain Menu at Donington 94

Spins umpteen times in his Laguna and only loses 1 place

Murray Walker "And thats Menu, off 180 degrees, 360 degrees!"

Radisichrox · 31 Jan 2002, 20:31 (Ref:207690)

Quote:

Originally posted by Invincible
What about Alain Menu at Donington 94

Spins umpteen times in his Laguna and only loses 1 place

Murray Walker "And thats Menu, off 180 degrees, 360 degrees!"

That's because there was only one car behind him! Still, a good save. My favorite would probably have to be Soper @ Donington in 1992. Murray's comment is pretty funny.

My thanks to Pip, as I've always wondered who that was who screamed when his car went up on 2 wheels! I'll have to watch that again.

Splatz the Cow · 31 Jan 2002, 20:33 (Ref:207693)

I love in that Mini photo how the driver is still preparing the car for the next apex - once he's got the left side wheels down I'm sure. Wicked. Probably Mr. Bean in there. It may be the fastest way through there, though certainly not the safest. Thanks for the pic.

AndyF · 31 Jan 2002, 21:10 (Ref:207728)

Quote:

Originally posted by Chris Y
Cornering on 2 wheels? Pah! Minis do it in style

I know Cadwell is famous for its Motorcyle racing, but it does feature cars aswell. Or did someone not tell Tony!!

Pip · 31 Jan 2002, 21:20 (Ref:207742)

Believe me, I've never done it again - not even at football matches!!!

DarrellB · 31 Jan 2002, 21:56 (Ref:207810)

Quote:

Originally posted by touring fan
Muller at snetterton last year where he just avoidedided that pug. That was a good save.

Whenever I have seen Muller (crunch corner...ha ha) It's always when we are retrieving his car from the ditch on the exit of Church at Thruxton.

Carrie · 31 Jan 2002, 22:22 (Ref:207852)

Did someone mention cars up on two wheels

At Knockhill, Dan Eaves and Tom Boardman had to be the most sensational for that.

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