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Mcalvert

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    NEEDED: 2 easy to move video cameras at Curborough on Sat

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    This request may, or may not, have something to do with this Here

     

    Ideally, we could do with 2 easy to move video cameras that could be mounted to facine the driver (Go Pro or equivalent?) so we can capture the gory details. Anyone able to lend such an item for a short while during the lunch break at Curborough on Saturday?

     

    Many thanks - Michael

    Calling Mike Calvert

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    Many thanks! I have been to Think Automotive today and bought the bolt and 2 washers (for a bit more than it would have cost from Merlin by the look of it). However, I still had problems getting it to seal properly - I may now have it sorted but the heavens opened before I had a chance to really test it. Funnily enough, I wasn't too keen to see if I had stopped the fuel leak by running the car inside our integral garage *eek*

     

    Michael.

    Curborough Marshal's Sprint - Entry Form

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    Yes - Sam sent out the form on the 21st with the following message. I'm glad to say that the balance between Caterham and Westfield has improved significantly but we still need to get as many entries as possible to help defend the inter-club challenge cup!

     

    Michael.

     

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    The Curborough Marshals Sprint is once again being held on the Saturday before the main L7 Club event, so although results will not count towards our championship, this will be an excellent opportunity for some sneaky practice.

     

    Just in case this is not enough of a carrot to attend, not only are entrants directly supporting the Marshals Club, (people without whom we would be unable to compete at all) but this will be the second running of the Inter-Club Challenge, pitting us against the Westfield Sports Car Club.

     

    Last year, some excellent driving (and it has to be said, our strength in numbers) meant that the Lotus 7 Club proudly took home the trophy. The Westfield Club are obviously deeply miffed by this, as they have now made this event a championship round on their calendar to ensure the largest possible turnout and try to snatch the trophy back. As before, respective Club performances will be calculated relative to class records.

     

    So, it is up to each of us to do our duty and fight to retain what is rightfully ours! At present, Westfield entries outnumber L7 by nearly 3 to 1 – please help redress the balance by completing the attached application form…

     

    As well as the main on-track action, there will be some “extra” activities designed to allow Mark Durrant the chance to avenge his mauling by the Westfield Club chairman at last year’s inaugural event (see last month’s Low Flying for the photo).

     

     

    Edited by - Mcalvert on 11 Aug 2011 09:46:49

    Unfortunatly, value of my car

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    Robin - very sad to see you are considering selling up. However if your car had been up for sale at the end of last year, I would have snapped it up without any hesitation. Unfortunately (fortunately??) my burning desire to change to a Superlight has subsided so I'll stay with H5 URF for a while yet. Having said that, as I have been keeping half an eye on the market, I am not aware of any genuine Superlights having come up for sale in the last 8 months so I think that values should be pretty strong...

     

    All the best Michael

    Who has photos of last year's August marshall's sprint?

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    As per the title, does anyone have any good photos from last year's August marshall's sprint please? I'm particularly after any paddock shots that show a Caterham and a Westfield together.

     

    Yes - It's soon going to be time for some (friendly?) goading of the WSCC "lot" in anticipation of a rematch of the Inter-Club challenge at Curborough between the L7C and the Westfield Sports Car Club. More details to follow but whether you are a competitor or a spectator, please try to keep 27 Aug free *thumbup*

     

    Michael.

    Gurston Down - what a great event

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    What a fantastic event Gurston was. Great hill, fantastic organisation, usual friendly banter and close competition. I can't remember a closer finish in class 3 where the top 4 runners were separated by a mere 0.06 secs - very well done to Mark Gibson for his last run to take the class win. The rest of us were left to imagine the impossibly short distances represented by the fraction of a second advantage he managed to find!

     

    I think I am speaking for quite a few in the paddock who are hoping that this will become a permanent fixture on our calendar *thumbup*

     

    Michael.

     

    Edited by - Mcalvert on 30 May 2011 10:01:51

    Camping at Llandow and Llys Y Fran ?

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    I believe that the Llandow campsite belongs to the same people who own the circuit, so no problem there.

     

    I also remember from a couple of years ago that there is a Chinese in Llantwit Major that is happy to deliver to the campsite too for a nominal charge *wavey*

     

    Michael.

    Running A048s backwards

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    Yokohama recommend that the front tyres on a rear wheel drive car be run "backwards" (can't put my hand on their leaflet to this effect immediately, but it has been posted here before), so I can't think there would be any problems. Only possible issue with doing anything other than recommended by the manufacturer could be in the case of an accident and insurance claim though - worth keeping in mind?

     

    Michael.

    New Speed Championship Sponsor

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    Rover.... Rover 🤔 Hang on, yes I seem to remember them.

     

    They were some British manufacturer of horeseless carriages that went out of business sometime in the last millenium weren't they? Did they really make their own engines too?

     

    Of course, some of us have cars equipped with engines from current manufacturers like Ford 😬

     

    I'll get my coat. I think I left it near the drip tray under the car.

     

    Michael.

    New Speed Championship Sponsor

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    I'm surprised not to have seen anyone comment on Autoglym as our new sponsor. As far as I am concerned, a big *thumbup* to them for sponsoring us, and well done to the organising team for sorting this out!

     

     

    Roll on the start of the season - Michael.

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