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I know this thread is history, but we have a web page with pictures and some stats about this.
See the page here .
Cheers - Will.
See the page here .
Cheers - Will.
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For anyone entering the total laps guess, I think it fair to tell you I hope to be taking part - you should revise your estimates accordingly.
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The total laps sweep is a great idea, but when I think about it how can anyone place an informed bet until they know the number of teams, last year there were 4, we all hope for more this time.
It could run as the average per team rather than the all teams total, that means punters could start betting the moment the event is confirmed. The disadvantage is, it is more complicated - never a good thing.
It could run as the average per team rather than the all teams total, that means punters could start betting the moment the event is confirmed. The disadvantage is, it is more complicated - never a good thing.
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QUOTE (AAWSCC @ 8 Feb 2011, 21:15) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Will, do you check emails for Bolwextric? Just in case anyone does see it and get in touch.
Yes, both Tony and I check emails and anything coming from the on-line forms.
I hope to ramp up what is showing about this on the web site, it will help with the public profile, might get bods to come along to watch and maybe leave a donation for the cause.
In reality, your drivers/teams will be coming from SF and word of mouth.
I will be at Jim's night, I am sure we will be talking about this then.
REF: Tree huggers and last footballer on the shelf.
No, I never was and never will be left on the shelf.
Don't forget if you want me in your team - you only have to ask. I can't work out why my phone hasn't stopped ringing
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Yes, both Tony and I check emails and anything coming from the on-line forms.
I hope to ramp up what is showing about this on the web site, it will help with the public profile, might get bods to come along to watch and maybe leave a donation for the cause.
In reality, your drivers/teams will be coming from SF and word of mouth.
I will be at Jim's night, I am sure we will be talking about this then.
REF: Tree huggers and last footballer on the shelf.
No, I never was and never will be left on the shelf.
Don't forget if you want me in your team - you only have to ask. I can't work out why my phone hasn't stopped ringing
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QUOTE (Mr.M @ 11 Feb 2011, 08:59) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Love the avatar, Will. Sadly, I can even tell you what make it is!
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Somehow, I thought you might, judging by the big logo on the bonnet it's a Wedford. More info.
Will - Team Saga Sport, slow response operative.
Somehow, I thought you might, judging by the big logo on the bonnet it's a Wedford. More info.
Will - Team Saga Sport, slow response operative.
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QUOTE (AAWSCC @ 19 Feb 2011, 11:51) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>A reminder to all team captains that your entry fees are required by Monday night, Tuesday night for some, at the latest.
£30/team.
I am away, someone please stomp up what I owe, I will reimburse on Thursday or next Monday. - Thanks Will.
£30/team.
I am away, someone please stomp up what I owe, I will reimburse on Thursday or next Monday. - Thanks Will.
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A great and long days racing, many thanks to:
Tony and Dave for organising and hosting
All the competitors for their generous support in time and money
Peter for organising the raffle and prize
Pioneer models for donating the car chassis's
The public who turned up and supported us with interest and generous donations
And finally my Team Mates, PJ and Nick, who despite my best efforts remained in good humour all day - IF ONLY, EH CHAPS !
Tony and Dave for organising and hosting
All the competitors for their generous support in time and money
Peter for organising the raffle and prize
Pioneer models for donating the car chassis's
The public who turned up and supported us with interest and generous donations
And finally my Team Mates, PJ and Nick, who despite my best efforts remained in good humour all day - IF ONLY, EH CHAPS !
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Yes, as Nick doesn't mind my being in a team with him I will have a crack at this. PJ, are you in?
It really is time I added last years 12 hour to the web site, I will blag your (Dave L) report and the pics from this tread, I think I may have a picture of the score sheet I could add in. I will also mention this years, it may just catch someone's eye.
It really is time I added last years 12 hour to the web site, I will blag your (Dave L) report and the pics from this tread, I think I may have a picture of the score sheet I could add in. I will also mention this years, it may just catch someone's eye.
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QUOTE (Saviour @ 16 Jan 2012, 14:07) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>There is also a small vid, 10mins or so, on youtube. but cannot remember what I called it. If I can find it on my system, I'll post.
OK Andy, I think I found it, I have linked to it from the Bolwextric Charity endurance pages that I have just re-done, nothing too exciting either what was already there or blagged from here.
Those re-done pages start from here.
OK Andy, I think I found it, I have linked to it from the Bolwextric Charity endurance pages that I have just re-done, nothing too exciting either what was already there or blagged from here.
Those re-done pages start from here.
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Hi Dave
just confirming that Team Saga sport is full on GO for 11th. That's Nick, PJ and myself.
Bring it on. - Will.
just confirming that Team Saga sport is full on GO for 11th. That's Nick, PJ and myself.
Bring it on. - Will.
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Hi All
Yes, many thanks to everyone who organised and or raced especially not forgetting Tony who though he didn't race (I think he was sun bathing at the RC track) donated the use of his facilities including power for the cars ( and little smigin of megawatts for the heaters). Another really enjoyable stint of racing - and a special thanks for the "guest" team of Peter (who also supplied the cars) and crew, they had to cope with a massive learning curve as the only ones not on home turf - well done guys, I think if we did the same again next weekend you would be in with a chance.
Yes, I will do a web page but as ever, the more info, pictures, review.... any one would like to put here that I can blag the better. I do have a couple of picks including an image of the extensive data on the computerised white board, I haven't checked them yet but one camera took some video before the batteries went home ( I think I left it at the unit anyway) and the other that I took pictures with has a long dislike of producing good pictures from the unit, and was only present as a spare.
The team I was in, Saga Team Sport, came third after a catalogue of highs and lows, many thanks to team captain Nick and PJ - we learned a lot more along the way, better luck next time. There life in us old dogs yet.
I tend agree with Jim's "to not fiddle" moto, but in our teams case I think our downfall was not to stamp on a small problem as soon as it presented. Personally, I was to blame for not flagging up a problem with the car but trying to drive round it during my session rather than getting it sorted. This meant by the time we finally addressed things fully the rear tyres were pretty shot and we went for the options on the rear - this really didn't work and what started as a winning car ended the day as a lame duck.
A day of real racing, because it will be remembered for all the "what ifs".
Will.
Yes, many thanks to everyone who organised and or raced especially not forgetting Tony who though he didn't race (I think he was sun bathing at the RC track) donated the use of his facilities including power for the cars ( and little smigin of megawatts for the heaters). Another really enjoyable stint of racing - and a special thanks for the "guest" team of Peter (who also supplied the cars) and crew, they had to cope with a massive learning curve as the only ones not on home turf - well done guys, I think if we did the same again next weekend you would be in with a chance.
Yes, I will do a web page but as ever, the more info, pictures, review.... any one would like to put here that I can blag the better. I do have a couple of picks including an image of the extensive data on the computerised white board, I haven't checked them yet but one camera took some video before the batteries went home ( I think I left it at the unit anyway) and the other that I took pictures with has a long dislike of producing good pictures from the unit, and was only present as a spare.
The team I was in, Saga Team Sport, came third after a catalogue of highs and lows, many thanks to team captain Nick and PJ - we learned a lot more along the way, better luck next time. There life in us old dogs yet.
I tend agree with Jim's "to not fiddle" moto, but in our teams case I think our downfall was not to stamp on a small problem as soon as it presented. Personally, I was to blame for not flagging up a problem with the car but trying to drive round it during my session rather than getting it sorted. This meant by the time we finally addressed things fully the rear tyres were pretty shot and we went for the options on the rear - this really didn't work and what started as a winning car ended the day as a lame duck.
A day of real racing, because it will be remembered for all the "what ifs".
Will.
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QUOTE (pressbutton @ 12 Mar 2012, 13:04) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>So it came with working lights as standard, then?
Just for the record, the cars had been powered up but not driven before the day to check the lighting kits worked, on the day the cars were un boxed and given a couple of laps just to check there were no dogs. They were all worked fine, so were re boxed and put in for the draw for the cars. So it is fair to say the cars were "out of the box" condition when they lined up at the start, if Jim's team never touched the car, that is an impressive car and impressive driving, I just wish Jim would stop banging on about it.
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A picture on this page shows they had already collected a ghastly collection of coloured tape by the time they started. That page also has a snip of video from near the start, it features some old favourites such as cheeky lad looking at the camera and Wez sporting those significant sun glasses. Sadly due to a couple of "ripe" words I had to add some annoying backing music to mask the sound track, but you can still can the flavour of the good natured banter they went on till the end.
Lap record: We do have Peter (Pressbutton) shown on the website as holding that with sub 9.7 seconds. That has been on the site for years and I can't recall where that info came from.
Will.
Just for the record, the cars had been powered up but not driven before the day to check the lighting kits worked, on the day the cars were un boxed and given a couple of laps just to check there were no dogs. They were all worked fine, so were re boxed and put in for the draw for the cars. So it is fair to say the cars were "out of the box" condition when they lined up at the start, if Jim's team never touched the car, that is an impressive car and impressive driving, I just wish Jim would stop banging on about it.
A picture on this page shows they had already collected a ghastly collection of coloured tape by the time they started. That page also has a snip of video from near the start, it features some old favourites such as cheeky lad looking at the camera and Wez sporting those significant sun glasses. Sadly due to a couple of "ripe" words I had to add some annoying backing music to mask the sound track, but you can still can the flavour of the good natured banter they went on till the end.
Lap record: We do have Peter (Pressbutton) shown on the website as holding that with sub 9.7 seconds. That has been on the site for years and I can't recall where that info came from.
Will.
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This talk of lap records got me off on a wild goose chase, warning I am about to digress!
Looking back at a web page archive it shows that on March the 2nd 2005 Tony had the lap record on 9.87 seconds.
More digression - the same page/date shows result of the 25 minute NSX challenge (as many laps as you can do in 25 minutes, you put your car back on) as Locktite with 138 laps and a fastest lap of 10.3, tony was close on 136 /10.34. The cars used were the ex endurance Nincos'.
Sorry about that.
Looking back at a web page archive it shows that on March the 2nd 2005 Tony had the lap record on 9.87 seconds.
More digression - the same page/date shows result of the 25 minute NSX challenge (as many laps as you can do in 25 minutes, you put your car back on) as Locktite with 138 laps and a fastest lap of 10.3, tony was close on 136 /10.34. The cars used were the ex endurance Nincos'.
Sorry about that.
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QUOTE (Saviour @ 13 Mar 2012, 10:44) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Nice Vid, cars look great. but noisy, chatter, chatter, chatter.
Wambulance, that info above is interesting. Thanks. Do you want the photos I took in 2011? Mind you, their not much good. Mostly of copper tape.
Andy
Andy, a few of you favourite pics would be great, however my overly extensive collection of "pictures of copper tape" is not currently in need of expansion.
Send to:
will AT willbrown DOT co DOT uk
Thanks
Wambulance, that info above is interesting. Thanks. Do you want the photos I took in 2011? Mind you, their not much good. Mostly of copper tape.
Andy
Andy, a few of you favourite pics would be great, however my overly extensive collection of "pictures of copper tape" is not currently in need of expansion.
Send to:
will AT willbrown DOT co DOT uk
Thanks
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QUOTE (Saviour @ 13 Mar 2012, 11:40) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Mail Sent.
WOW - that really IS a lot of copper tape and dark grey paint !
Many thanks Andy, I have picked 3 and added to the bottom of this page.
Will.
WOW - that really IS a lot of copper tape and dark grey paint !
Many thanks Andy, I have picked 3 and added to the bottom of this page.
Will.
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