British Championship Finale ....

rhodopsin · 4 Oct 2007, 21:43 (Ref:2031359)

.... at Shelsley this weekend - And I can be there both days

The weather forcast for the weekend is rather good at the moment. Let’s hope they're correct as it will see the finale of a brilliant years racing.

Bring on 2008

blackx · 4 Oct 2007, 23:33 (Ref:2031445)

Look forward to seeing you there

Tim Hull · 5 Oct 2007, 05:17 (Ref:2031578)

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Originally Posted by blackx

Look forward to seeing you there

Im not so sure !

Lola · 5 Oct 2007, 07:30 (Ref:2031660)

I'll be there too. Should be going Sunday.

welshgal_2006 · 5 Oct 2007, 08:58 (Ref:2031723)

Look forward to seeing everyone there. Be up there this evening sometime.

docdave · 5 Oct 2007, 09:46 (Ref:2031761)

I shall be there on Saturday for a few hours just as a spectator and to renew aquaintances also agreed to go to Curburough on the 14th as Doc.

zac510 · 5 Oct 2007, 09:52 (Ref:2031768)

This weekend! Damn, if I can get the clutch changed tomorrow I'll visit on Sunday!

rescue dude · 5 Oct 2007, 12:21 (Ref:2031925)

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Originally Posted by docdave

I shall be there on Saturday for a few hours just as a spectator and to renew aquaintances also agreed to go to Curburough on the 14th as Doc.

About time you got your backside out of ya pit.

Be good to see you Dave.

Bossybottom · 5 Oct 2007, 12:29 (Ref:2031933)

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Originally Posted by blackx

Look forward to seeing you there

We look forward to seeing everyone all. Will bring the cake, especially for Rescue Dude, the chocolate and banana!!

**Woolley** · 5 Oct 2007, 12:44 (Ref:2031965)

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Originally Posted by rhodopsin

.... at Shelsley this weekend - And I can be there both days

I shall include it as a warning in my briefing.

Who's gonna win? If I've worked out the droped scores correctly I reckon Scottie is effectively 2 points behind Martin. Please someone correct me if I'm wrong.

See y'all later.

rescue dude · 5 Oct 2007, 13:10 (Ref:2032001)

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Originally Posted by Bossybottom

We look forward to seeing everyone all. Will bring the cake, especially for Rescue Dude, the chocolate and banana!!

WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!

mcb666 · 5 Oct 2007, 13:35 (Ref:2032020)

I think Martin needs 5 points this weekend, or a sixth place with a record to get the hattrick....

......regardless of what Scott can do.

The championship favours wins (quite rightly!) over consistency of points per round.

Therefore the winner is.....

Assuming Paul or Martin don't bin the car on Saturday entertaining the paying public.

Martin DOES deserve it, Scott has run him so close, Martin has really had to fight for this one after problems earlier in the season.

What great gentlemen opponents.
What great strenghts Paul Ranson and Roger Moran have been to their teammates, etc.

What a magnificent season.

See you later tonight.

McB

Steve Wilkinson · 5 Oct 2007, 13:41 (Ref:2032022)

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Originally Posted by Woolley

Who's gonna win? If I've worked out the droped scores correctly I reckon Scottie is effectively 2 points behind Martin. Please someone correct me if I'm wrong.

See y'all later.

Going into the event Scott is already TWO Points adrift. In the first round Scott has to drop SEVEN Points while Martin has no score to drop. In the second round both Martin & Scott are dropping EIGHT Points.

Therefore the most Scott can get out of the two rounds is SEVEN Points (two wins plus two bonus points for breaking the hill record minus those 15 Points). Whereas Martin gets the full score from the first round so all that he needs is SIX Points to be certain of the title.

Therefore I would have thought that in real terms Martin has a NINE Point advantage.

However I could be wrong (I usually am!).

mcb666 · 5 Oct 2007, 13:49 (Ref:2032027)

Yes,

one fifth place will do..,

not 5 points, but 6.

Doh (me)

Pistonbroke · 5 Oct 2007, 14:51 (Ref:2032071)

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Originally Posted by rescue dude

About time you got your backside out of ya pit.

Be good to see you Dave.

I'll second that!

Pistonbroke · 5 Oct 2007, 14:52 (Ref:2032073)

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Originally Posted by Tim Hull

Im not so sure !

Dunno what you're worried about - I was the 'butt' of his last effort!

Steve Wilkinson · 5 Oct 2007, 16:14 (Ref:2032147)

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Originally Posted by mcb666

Doh (me)

Auditioning for the Sound of Music?

rhodopsin · 5 Oct 2007, 19:13 (Ref:2032308)

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Originally Posted by Pistonbroke

Dunno what you're worried about - I was the 'butt' of his last effort!

It was Tim that put me up to it

**Woolley** · 7 Oct 2007, 23:24 (Ref:2034471)

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Originally Posted by mcb666

Martin DOES deserve it, Scott has run him so close, Martin has really had to fight for this one after problems earlier in the season.

They both deserve it, but both will also say you know the rules when you sign up for it and there will be no complaints, I know.

And just to end the debate, Martin takes the win with another hill record in less than perfect conditions. Awesome. Can't argue with that. Many congratulations to both for a brilliant season's racing, and for the conduct in which it has taken place. Many branches of the sport could learn an awful lot from these two. Gentelmanly, friendly and approachable. True sportsmen.

Graeme didn't do badly either. 18 months away, a car that was only partially effective last time out and he's in the mid 23s. Fantastic stuff. Shame not to have that engine next year. What price a 3-way battle at the top? Hope so.

Steve Wilkinson · 8 Oct 2007, 08:18 (Ref:2034711)

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Originally Posted by Woolley

Martin takes the win with another hill record in less than perfect conditions. Awesome.....

What price a 3-way battle at the top? Hope so.

First off the conditions, I did not share the comments being aired over the Tannoy as with that slight dampness in the atmosphere I felt certain the engines would be performing better than if it had been scorching hot. As for the track, well the start was very well rubbered in and by the time the cars had cleared Vox Villa the tyres would be at full working temperature. I didn't venture up the hill so cannot comment about the Esses.

I think Scott 'lost' what little hope he had of taking his first championship back at Doune when Martin took the lead. He was then dealt a body-blow when Groovey set a new hill record which meant Scott would be second no matter what he did!

As for next year, many of the marshals missed the Prize Presentation as they were still coming down off the hill - I thought there was too much of a rush to get it over & done with! In his speech Martin Groves hinted that he might not be back in 2008, although he was grinning when he said it!

I thoroughly enjoyed my VERY long day out at Shelsley and was particularly pleased to see so many wonderful old cars and their equally wonderful old drivers!

Top marks to the MAC for organising such a fantastic array and also for getting the hill back into pristine condition.

Finally best wishes to John Chalmers who was very cheery after a brush with the Recticel and a trip into the field!

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