Re: Curborough 2009

feeds@yuku.com (dparslow) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:54:01 GMT

A special thanks to Jon, Richard and everyone else who helped with the organization and running of what turned out to be a great day at Curborough this weekend. Considering the weather forecast wasn't very promising at the beginning of the week, I think we were all very lucky with how the day turned out.

I would like to mention Bill Smith with his wooden chassis 1600 who really was the true winner of the day in my opinion, as he showed us all how it should be done. A great car...

Re: Curborough 2009

feeds@yuku.com (purplehaze) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:42:26 GMT

Aviator UK wrote:
This was our first outing with the LM400 for a few years. Nuala and I had a great time which we enjoyed immensely, both at the circuit and later at the hotel. At the circuit, I particularly enjoyed thrashing the pants off the Ye110w beast and as far as we could make out managed to win the class 3 (3.9L) event. So although not really up for concourse, the old girl showed she still had it in her (The car not...

Re: Curborough 2009

feeds@yuku.com (OldNoccer) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:40:19 GMT

I tool the liberty of photographing the results board at the end of the day, these should be considered as 'unofficial'. While the late run of Dave Parslow's 4.6 litre Mantula at 57.73s just pipped Richard's immaculate Mantis GT, I still think Bill Smith's performance in his 1600 road legal racer must be inspiration to many owners - and shows just how good the original wooden chassis cars can be given a tight twisty course. These three were the only people to crack the 1...

Re: Curborough 2009

feeds@yuku.com (Aviator UK) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:01:54 GMT

This was our first outing with the LM400 for a few years. Nuala and I had a great time which we enjoyed immensely, both at the circuit and later at the hotel. At the circuit, I particularly enjoyed thrashing the pants off the Ye110w beast and as far as we could make out managed to win the class 3 (3.9L) event. So although not really up for concourse, the old girl showed she still had it in her (The car not Nuala

Re: Curborough 2009

feeds@yuku.com (martineztop) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 21:05:25 GMT

well after a moist start to the day, it all went very well I think, won't tell the you the results of the sprint, will leave that for official confirmation.
Some brave attempts made to improve on laps times by all, and I'm sure that me telling them all that they were running last helped
Big LM made a magnificent entry and overheated on the entrance to the track (thank god it was only steam I saw)...

Re: Curborough 2009

feeds@yuku.com (martineztop) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:48:57 GMT

I'll get me beard

Re: Curborough 2009

feeds@yuku.com (jon brookes) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:48:17 GMT

martineztop wrote:
DISCO ! not with my back mate (or gut), is there a chill out room with ambient music and exotic dancers ?
(or is that just a dream)

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Re: Curborough 2009

feeds@yuku.com (martineztop) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:20:09 GMT

DISCO ! not with my back mate (or gut), is there a chill out room with ambient music and exotic dancers ?
(or is that just a dream)

Re: Curborough 2009

feeds@yuku.com (jon brookes) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:57:18 GMT

Thanks for that Martin spot on although it's a 50th party disco, buffet in the hotel sky room not a dinner dance and l'm glad to say it's full, but if anyone wants to come you must contact me first please don't just turn up at the hotel.

This is everyones chanch to experence the first 50th anniversary event of the year for Marcos

Re: Curborough 2009

feeds@yuku.com (martineztop) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:04:28 GMT

You will need to be there for around 12 noon.
If you want to take part in the track event, it's £20 per driver and you can pay RJP on the day.
Or just chill out in the MOC Lounge and chat about cars n stuff, if you turn up early I'm told there is another event on but you can still get access to park for free. The track is 'Brown signed' on A34 North just near Lichfield, and if like me you'll meet other Marcos's driving up n down the lane trying to find it,...

Re: Curborough 2009

feeds@yuku.com (OldNoccer) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:42:55 GMT

Just thinking the same -- and as for rain. That will make things exciting, I'll bring a big roll of gaffer tape !

At least the rain hides the paints runs on my car....

Re: Curborough 2009

feeds@yuku.com (purplehaze) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:30:45 GMT

Now we know the day, does anyone know the kick off?

Re: Curborough 2009

feeds@yuku.com (Aviator UK) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:22:09 GMT

boycey wrote:
Looking good now!! the shocks are now made, and i am getting them fitted Wed this week!!! so will make a huge difference to the way it drives still not got the ecu wiring sorted yet BUt it runs ok so the LM will be at Curborough this weekend yaaaaaaaaaay

I'm really looking forward to seeing the beast

Re: Curborough 2009

feeds@yuku.com (boycey) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:58:04 GMT

Looking good now!! the shocks are now made, and i am getting them fitted Wed this week!!! so will make a huge difference to the way it drives still not got the ecu wiring sorted yet BUt it runs ok so the LM will be at Curborough this weekend yaaaaaaaaaay

Re: Curborough 2009

feeds@yuku.com (boycey) — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:52:49 GMT

The Lm600 may not be there? as although you all know the exterior and interior is basically complete the handling and engine are not! New shocks are on order as the existing ones are knackered! the engine just is not very responsive either at the moment! it runs but is not set up properly! so if the shocks arrive and are fitted in time it should be ok, but definately will not drive her around the track as it is! watch this space!!

Re: Curborough 2009

feeds@yuku.com (martineztop) — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:49:42 GMT

it must be the local brew of whoever posted it, thanks for the clarification,hope no-one misses out due to the ballsup

Re: Curborough 2009

feeds@yuku.com (OldNoccer) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:20:38 GMT

OK - I have the answer - I refreshed the browser and the date changed from June to July. Something to do with web design I guess, maybe it just buffers the old info and somehow the fact that the page has been updated doesn't register. There must be a way around this.

For reference - this is NOT the right date (its just to prove I am not seeing things!) !!!! The rally is next weekend.

Re: Curborough 2009

feeds@yuku.com (Aviator UK) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:49:58 GMT

OldNoccer wrote:
The MOC site you provided a link to says it was on the 13th and 14th June ? The website here says 11th and 12th July - no wonder there is confusion.

Steve

Yep, I saw that too

Re: Curborough 2009

feeds@yuku.com (martineztop) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:50:57 GMT

strange, MOC site says 11th & 12th July where I'm looking, are you on the right page ? click link and scoll down a bit

Re: Curborough 2009

feeds@yuku.com (OldNoccer) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:45:39 GMT

The MOC site you provided a link to says it was on the 13th and 14th June ? The website here says 11th and 12th July - no wonder there is confusion.

Steve

Curborough 2009

feeds@yuku.com (Martyn123) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:04:48 GMT

Is it still on as not much has been mentioned on this Forum and only just over a week away.

I will certainly be there but as you know my project is still just a project and will only be watching again this year but already looking forward to getting a few close peeks under the bonnets of the various models to pinch a few ideas.

Hopefully if the Curbouough Sprint Circuit is still in existence in 2010 my Marcos will make a return to the track once more,

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