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« Reply #60 on: September 19, 2011, 08:26:51 PM » |
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No racing-all-day-Saturday wet. Oh boy, that IS wet - not so sorry I didn't get there now! But those pics make me determined to be there next year with my new camera... |
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« Reply #61 on: September 19, 2011, 08:36:17 PM » |
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Ah, we had a blast anyway. It's the company not the weather that makes a good weekend.  |
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« Reply #62 on: September 20, 2011, 06:38:19 AM » |
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« Reply #63 on: September 20, 2011, 07:48:20 PM » |
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« Reply #64 on: September 20, 2011, 08:38:53 PM » |
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I could not get there for the Friday but even with the weather as it was over the rest of the weekend, it was one of the best HRDs. I was still as busy as normal Sat with quite a few cars wanting to be checked over but now and again had to duck for cover when it rained. Sunday was quite on the scrutineering side, but after a late start and a few oil downs, the last two hours were storming with lots of good quick runs. The trade stands were better than normal and one managed to get a few bob from me for parts for the new car. The flame burnouts and cackle fest were from my standing point (Guiding the cars into their spots on the track) was bloody loud. Fireworks were even good. Meeting a few people from on here (Including one of the best magazine writers  ) is always great. |
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« Reply #65 on: September 20, 2011, 10:10:22 PM » |
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So did you take your own car along to show it off Tone?
I haven't seen flaming burnouts at Shakey before -what do the health & safety men make of that?! Looked great though.
Here's a shot of that Pop I was asking about. Lovely.
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« Reply #66 on: September 21, 2011, 01:27:05 AM » |
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So did you take your own car along to show it off Tone?
I haven't seen flaming burnouts at Shakey before -what do the health & safety men make of that?! Looked great though.
Here's a shot of that Pop I was asking about. Lovely.
No, but it will be for next year  I checked over that Pop for racing but dont know if it went down the track or not. |
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« Reply #67 on: September 22, 2011, 07:24:08 PM » |
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« Reply #68 on: September 22, 2011, 08:07:57 PM » |
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« Reply #69 on: September 23, 2011, 06:22:17 AM » |
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That will be me then . There were six bikes invited to do a some demo runs. Because no-one ran on Saturday due to the wet, they had to fit in their championship runs in 1 day so we, the bikes, were not expecting to get any runs. Right near the end of the day we got the thumbs but were told to hurry up as they were nearing their shutoff time so we up got to the line and ran but I got a bit more traction than I expected. I knew it would be sticky but after a full day of racing the track was really good. My time and speed were crap as the shot shows me on the way down (throttle closed) as the front touched down I opened it up again and the front went straight back up. Made for a great photo but a crap run. A really great day though. Some seriously quick and interesting kit. Will deffo return if invited. Andy. |
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« Reply #70 on: September 23, 2011, 07:06:43 AM » |
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That will be me then . There were six bikes invited to do a some demo runs. Because no-one ran on Saturday due to the wet, they had to fit in their championship runs in 1 day so we, the bikes, were not expecting to get any runs. Right near the end of the day we got the thumbs but were told to hurry up as they were nearing their shutoff time so we up got to the line and ran but I got a bit more traction than I expected. I knew it would be sticky but after a full day of racing the track was really good. My time and speed were crap as the shot shows me on the way down (throttle closed) as the front touched down I opened it up again and the front went straight back up. Made for a great photo but a crap run. A really great day though. Some seriously quick and interesting kit. Will deffo return if invited. Andy. Just to let you know, theres a NSA event at the track on the 15/16th Oct  |
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Dslam
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Wot ho chaps, its bloody Whitworth!!
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« Reply #71 on: September 23, 2011, 10:51:59 AM » |
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Thanks matey, I was aware of the NSA meet but I have other plans that weekend but not any cunning ones! |
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« Reply #72 on: September 23, 2011, 06:22:25 PM » |
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Tony, did you get one of the black Pop sat next to the blue Willys in your first pic? One of my current favourites.
its for sale andy. |
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« Reply #73 on: September 23, 2011, 10:32:32 PM » |
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Great photo Mr Slam!
Don't know anything about that Pop Chris, but just like the way it sits. It was there last year too.
The vauxhall was featured in last month's Custom car magazine I think Shaun.
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