2012 Scottish Classic Sports and Saloons

[Malcolm Smith]

Croft

Twenty-five entrants encountered conditions from monsoon to dry and sunny during their visit to the Croft BTCC event on 23/24 June.
Race one saw a considerable number of retirements – sixteen finishers, headed by Andy Smith’s Morgan +8. Invitation Class entrants
Mark Campbell, Triumph TR5 and Russell Paterson, Morgan +8 were second and third. The same cars made-up the top three in race
two, on that occasion Paterson led Smith, with the unlucky Campbell third, having spun whilst leading on the final lap.
Several of the retirees from race one were able to repair their cars – a total of twenty completing the second outing of the weekend.
Joint championship leaders, Robert Marshall and Nic Boyes, both won their class in each race.

The next two rounds are at Kirkistown on 21st July.

[repairman]

[Malcolm Smith]

Next two rounds at Kirkistown on Saturday 21st July - fifteen entries so far, hopefully more to be added.

[Malcolm Smith]

Kirkistown

Andy Smith (Morgan +8) maintained his excellent form, winning both rounds. On each occasion he was followed by
Robert Marshall (Ford Escort). Porsche 911s took third – Stan Bernard in the first race and Raymond Boyd in the second.

Class B cars of Kieron Baillie (Ford Escort) and Tim Reid (Marcos) performed well – Baillie managing to head Reid by less than a second
at the end of each race.
The Mini Cooper of Nic Boyes was top Class A car – he maintains his close battle at the head of the championship with Smith and Marshall.

Knockhill is the venue for the next two races, on August 12th.

[Malcolm Smith]

Exciting competition throughout the eighteen car field provided great entertainment
for the crowd at Knockhill on 12th August. Robert Marshall and Shonny Paterson put up a strong challenge – however,
regular victor, Andy Smith, triumphed on both occasions. Paterson had fastest lap in both races – both he and Marshall must
think that they could have a race win in the near future.

The Class B battle between Kieron Baillie and Tim Reid resumed, joined by Bruce Weir’s Lotus Sunbeam.
Two seconds separated these drivers at the end of race two.

Class A had two first time winners in 2012, in race one Ian Blacklin (Ford Fiesta) and George Leitch, also in a Fiesta, in race two.
Regular Class A leader, Nic Boyes, finished further back, hindered by clutch problems.
The return of Fiesta61, mentioned earlier in this thread, was hampered by electrical gremlins.

Marshall and Smith jointly lead the championship, with Boyes third.

A full grid of thirty-two cars is expected at Knockhill on 25th and 26th August when Scottish Classics support the BTCC.

Photos
Kieron Ballie, Bruce Weir , Tim Reid
Ian Morton leads Alan Barron
Jimmy Crow – Escort, Stan Bernard - Porsche
Raymond Boyd – Porsche 911
Shonny Paterson – TR7 V8
Ian Blacklin – Fiesta

[datapost61]

A small correction to class A results: race one leader was Rodger Motherwell in the orange Alfasud Sprint. With 2 laps to go his NSF hub bearing collapsed and he dropped to 4th; the winner was Andy Walker. Ian Blacklin now runs in class B as he has put a 1600 in the Fiesta

[Malcolm Smith]

The largest entry of the season, thirty one cars, attended rounds thirteen and fourteen of the championship at Knockhill
on 25th and 26th August. Championship regular, Raymond Boyd (Porsche 911), and visitor, Graham Millar (TR7 V8), both came close to winning,
but didn’t manage to overcome the seemingly invincible Morgan of Andy Smith.

The large crowd attending the BTCC event were enthralled by highly competitive racing from all drivers.
Smith continues to lead the championship jointly with Robert Marshall (Ford Escort).

Class winners in races one and two were :
A George Leitch / Rodger Motherwell
B Olly Ross / Keiron Baillie
C Robert Marshall
D Raymond Boyd
E Andy Smith

Photos :

Barry Riddell, TR7 V8
Olly Ross , Lotus Europa, heads midfield group in Saturday’s race
Grant Allan , Porsche 911
Graham Millar leads Robert Marshall
Alfasuds of Ian Daltrey, Alan Barron, Rodger Motherwell
Tommy Gilmartin, Ford Capri

[datapost61]

Missed out on the last round but I understand normal service was upheld.

Where's the race report Malcolm!

I understand both Andy Smith (Class E Morgan) and Robert Marshall (Class C Mk2 Escort) won both their class races so its still all tied at the top.

Class championships are decided but the overall champion will be decided at the 'Final Fling' round on Sunday 7th October Knockhill. Technically Nic Boyes (Class A Mini) could also take the title.

I hope I can keep out of their way!

Plans afoot for the winter with the hope of making the fiesta a wee bit more competitive (and before anyone comments, yes I'll still be driving it!!!)

[Malcolm Smith]

[QUOTE=datapost61;3144786]Missed out on the last round but I understand normal service was upheld.

Where's the race report Malcolm!

QUOTE]

Steve, dereliction of duty on my part - I had the tough choice of attending
the Six Hours of Spa or Knockhill - Spa won. However, I will ask the Spa organisers to ensure that they avoid a clash of dates in future....

As you mention, Messrs. Marshall and Smith are still joint leaders of the
Scottish Classics, following races on 23rd September. Entries were lower than normal, with sixteen cars starting, including first time outings for Harry Simpson's Ginetta G4 and John Marshall's rally spec. Escort.

This weekend's two races should be an exciting end to the season -
hopefully, there will be a large number of entries.

[Malcolm Smith]

October 7th 2012

Robert Marshall (Class C) and Andy Smith (Class E) finished with equal points following class wins
in each of the last two races of the 2012 Championship.
There would seem to be no way of separating them – therefore they are likely to be declared joint champions.

Other class winners in races one and two respectively were:
Class A Nic Boyes / Ian Sinclair
Class B Harry Simpson / Ian Blacklin
Class D Raymond Boyd / Stan Bernard

Smith won both races despite pressure from Triumph TR7 V8 driver Shonny Paterson.
Dry sunny conditions were conducive to some excellent performances, with new records being set for Classes A, C, D.
However, mechanical difficulties were considerable as five of the seventeen qualifiers failed to finish race two.

The winter lay-off will hopefully provide an opportunity for competitors to prepare their cars for an next season.
Those who cannot wait until then may be tempted to enter non-championship races being organised by
Knockhill Motor Sports Club on 28th October. On that day, races will run in a reverse direction.

Photos from the paddock:
1 Harry Simpson Ginetta G4
2 Ian Blacklin Ford Fiesta
3 Andy Smith Morgan +8
4 Raymond Boyd Porsche 911
5 Ian Sinclair Triumph Special
6 John Marshall Ford Escort

[Malcolm Smith]

Track :

7 Robert Marshall Ford Escort
8 Willie Robertson Datsun 240Z
9 Robin Benn Ford Capri
10 Stan Bernard Porsche 911 leads Boyd and R.Marshall
11 Alasdair Coates Jensen Healey
12 Grid – Race 1 - Nic Boyes – Mini - ahead of Fiestas – Steve Uphill and Ian Blacklin