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Foz
United Kingdom
773 Posts |
Posted - 01/05/2017 : 22:25:29
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My thanks to Oliver for turning the Rat out so well and in time..... and apologies for the bearing failure......was good to be out on the track in a Triple-M.... though not quite such a "grandstand view" as from the "Lorry"! Great to see everyone and the cars. FOZ |
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Pots
United Kingdom
120 Posts |
Posted - 02/05/2017 : 09:04:02
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Well that was some weekend !! Firstly, I want to say a really big thank you to everyone who looked after Emma and the girls following my incident, I am hugely grateful for that, thank you. Also, thank you all for the kind words offered to me over the last few days, I am very touched by your support. These things do happen, ultimately no major harm done, car not hugely damaged and only a few bruises for me.....(Having said this I am well aware of how lucky I was, similar incidents in recent times have led to very much more serious outcomes than experienced by me.)
So, incident aside, what a great weekend. A fabulous collection of racing cars and people. We are very lucky in the MMM world to have such a great bunch of people....
Looking forward to seeing everyone again at the next outing, probably Cadwell, although we will be at Wiscombe next weekend ( J2 i think !!)
All best for now, Duncan.
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colintf
United Kingdom
1506 Posts |
Posted - 02/05/2017 : 11:07:38
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quote: Originally posted by Pots
Well that was some weekend !! Firstly, I want to say a really big thank you to everyone who looked after Emma and the girls following my incident, I am hugely grateful for that, thank you. Also, thank you all for the kind words offered to me over the last few days, I am very touched by your support. These things do happen, ultimately no major harm done, car not hugely damaged and only a few bruises for me.....(Having said this I am well aware of how lucky I was, similar incidents in recent times have led to very much more serious outcomes than experienced by me.)
So, incident aside, what a great weekend. A fabulous collection of racing cars and people. We are very lucky in the MMM world to have such a great bunch of people....
Looking forward to seeing everyone again at the next outing, probably Cadwell, although we will be at Wiscombe next weekend ( J2 i think !!)
All best for now, Duncan.
Pots
looking forward to seeing you at Wiscombe. Relieved at only bruises. If there's anything I can do, just ask. Cheers, Colin
D0285 Photographer for MGCC (LeMans Classic, Oldtimer Grand Prix etc) & MG Motor (BTCC 2012-5) http://www.triple-mracing.com/ |
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Foz
United Kingdom
773 Posts |
Posted - 02/05/2017 : 19:34:23
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Hi All, couple of musings re Brands..... I wonder how much Fred B. had paid Richard J. to park there so the race got red flagged just as I was about to overtake him........ We had a very wet trip home so the Q-type sat on the trailer until the morning and was then quite dry...... on starting up Hamish was at the front and put a bit of choke on the SU for me and I pressed th button... it started INSTANTLY (not what it usually does !)....and a jet of water exited the breather hole on the top of the SU dash pot... I am now in a bit of a quandary about the amount of extra "damping" which gave the good starting. Help and suggestions would be welcome. yours anxiously FOZ |
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Centric
United Kingdom
140 Posts |
Posted - 02/05/2017 : 21:37:31
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I suggest you take the Q to Alham Splash for extensive damping testing. Great to hear that you are out again. Alan |
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George Eagle
United Kingdom
3244 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2017 : 12:41:47
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Just one more picture, this time of the Duncan Potter C type - it is pleasing to read that, like the driver, the car did not suffer any major damage.
George L2023
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Pots
United Kingdom
120 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2017 : 18:19:51
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Thanks George, great picture..... I am guessing that the casual look on my face and visor up mean it must be the post chequered flag lap....(practise obviously !)
Question; Did anyone see my green 5 gallon metal Jerry Can at the end, I must have left it at Brands...?
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Foz
United Kingdom
773 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2017 : 18:26:46
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Hi Duncan, glad to hear you are ok. Been there and done it so know how PXXD OFF you feel ! There was a Jerry can .... we were one of the last to leave and we were asked if it was ours.....so it is known about but can't remember who had it ! Senior moment. The "headmaster" will tell you off if you drive around with your visor up.... even after the chequered flag....something else know..... Will try and get to Wiscombe for a chat..... let me know if there is anything I can do to help. FOZ. |
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colintf
United Kingdom
1506 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2017 : 19:26:03
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quote: Originally posted by Pots
Thanks George, great picture..... I am guessing that the casual look on my face and visor up mean it must be the post chequered flag lap....(practise obviously !)
Question; Did anyone see my green 5 gallon metal Jerry Can at the end, I must have left it at Brands...?
Pots
I nearly took it home with me, but the good news is I convinced Andrew Morland to take it home. I am sure he can bring it to wiscomb on Sunday for you, but I have no contact details for him :)
Hope you are mending well and fast mate, give Emma and the girls a hug from Steffi and I
D0285 Photographer for MGCC (LeMans Classic, Oldtimer Grand Prix etc) & MG Motor (BTCC 2012-5) http://www.triple-mracing.com/ |
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Cathelijne
Netherlands
744 Posts |
Posted - 04/05/2017 : 10:44:13
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My, what a fabulous weekend, though very glad the roll ended as it did and not differently!
Did anyone take a pic of the results sheet for Race 2 or took home a copy which he or she can forward to me, please?
Some human interest shots (Nick, can you please flip a few?):
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Peter Green
United Kingdom
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Cathelijne
Netherlands
744 Posts |
Posted - 04/05/2017 : 11:05:34
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Thanks, Peter! |
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colintf
United Kingdom
1506 Posts |
Posted - 04/05/2017 : 11:07:37
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love the Photo's Cat :) Thankyou!
D0285 Photographer for MGCC (LeMans Classic, Oldtimer Grand Prix etc) & MG Motor (BTCC 2012-5) http://www.triple-mracing.com/ |
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Mike the M
United Kingdom
481 Posts |
Posted - 05/05/2017 : 09:28:39
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Thank you all for such a wonderful weekend! People, cars and friendship superb!
Mike Dalby |
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