Time Attack 2008

[chungster]

Yes they're at Oulton Park next round and I'll be there to take more snaps! Island circuit will be used. £20 to get in on the day tho folks.

Also on the agenda is a new sub class, called MLR Edition!

Yes, its to satisfy the Evo boys and girls who wants to see how close they are to the TA regulars.

Rob...despite the power, you still have to put it to the ground. They run Toyo R888 track day tyres as control tyres, so no slicks.

And yes it is a lap time not from standing start like a sprint/hill climb comp.

As for Knockhill, there were a few drop outs and the distance thing meant some from the south didn't bother with it.

 

[markoos]

Its good fun if theres a round of the EDC on too

 

[chungster]

Its good fun if theres a round of the EDC on too

Fraid not, only an EDC demo will be happening.

Oulton Park is strictly Time Attack!

Next round of EDC is at Santa Pod on July 12/13, during the Street Nationals.

 

[RobT]

yeh they run 888's but they are really good tyres - and with 4 wheel drive - I would expect them to be quicker than they are - or it just puts into context how good tourers and their drivers actually are

 

[chungster]

yeh they run 888's but they are really good tyres - and with 4 wheel drive - I would expect them to be quicker than they are - or it just puts into context how good tourers and their drivers actually are

True...some are using ex BTCC drivers, some aren't. Olly Clark has dabbled in rallying for instance. However Zen Performance is using Phil Glew / Matt Allison and now Tom Ferrier to drive their Scooby. Expect him to win at OP if the car is running extra 100bhp from last time out.

But I prefer the tuners to drive the car themselves, i give them respect for that. Amazes me that Tuners who "tune" cars, don't want to drive their own cars! I mean I can understand the competition side of it, but it makes it more fun! RCD has Clive Seddon, Simon Norris drives his own car, Olly drives his own car, Steve Guglielmi drives his own car.

 

[ryan_s3]

Clive Seddon owns/runs RC,his car now has pro driver.

 

[ibizacupra]

But I prefer the tuners to drive the car themselves, i give them respect for that. I mean I can understand the competition side of it, but it makes it more fun! RCD has Clive Seddon, Simon Norris drives his own car, Olly drives his own car, .

Amazes me that Tuners who "tune" cars, don't want to drive their own cars!

you've seen norris drive... & crash & crash

Steve Guglielmi drives his own car

he's been racing for years....... might as well be a pro.. he was always pretty handy 15 years ago

 

[ryan_s3]

get involved bill!

 

[ibizacupra]

you cant enter just one round which is daft to me.. whole season or nothing.
it was fully booked in jan

each to their own..
never say never.

 

[chungster]

ah bill...good news is there are always drop outs and you can enter individual rounds just to see where you are with the others. For example one of the club class guys in an Evo hit the pitt wall at Silverstone and don't think he'll be out at Oulton Park.

You'd prolly kick butt in the F/I FWD class tho.

And Ryan...yes I noticed that RCD hired in Jamie Stanley to drive both the Orange/Yellow Evo's at Silverstone. Shame really as Clive can peddle just as good in my view!

And re Norris Bill...I give him credit for being out there and having a go tho instead of letting some other person have the fun and possibly crash his car! lol.
Hopefully he'll improve and get up the time sheets as the standard has moved on this year big time.

 

[chungster]

Here's the Evo getting onto the grass out of final corner...and it quickly heads for the wall!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=sxAkDHBP0JY

 

[MarkE]

I'll be there to take more snaps!

Anyone else heading to Oulton for this? I'll be there, weather permitting.

 

[ZBOYD]

Yer weather permitting as you say. I'm hoping to go over for a look.

 

[MarkE]

Cool, if I get the chance I'd like to have a nosey at your APR 'zorst.

 

[ZBOYD]

No problem.

 

[chungster]

Timetable for Saturday.

TA CLUB WARM UP – GROUP A 09.00-09.30 30MINS

TA CLUB WARM UP – GROUP B 09.35-10.05 30MINS

TA PRO WARM UP 10.10-10.40 30MINS

TA CLUB PRACTICE – GROUP A 10.45-11.15 30MINS

TA CLUB PRACTICE – GROUP B 11.20-11.50 30MINS

TA PRO PRACTICE 11.55-12.25 30MINS

LUNCH 12.30-14.00 90MINS

TA CLUB SUPERBATTLE QUALIFYING – GROUP A 14.00-14.30 30MINS

TA CLUB SUPERBATTLE QUALIFYING – GROUP B 14.35-15.05 30MINS

TA PRO SUPERBATTLE QUALIFYING 15.10-15.40 30MINS

TA CC FINAL 15.45-16.05 20MINS

TA PRO FINAL 16.10-16.30 20MINS

PRIZE GIVING 17.00

 

[chungster]

Not sure if I can be bothered to go now, as MSV requires "proof of published work" to be even considered for this one off event!!!

I mean bloody hell, we're not talking about big time motorsport here.

Ah well, save the £50 in petrol and 6 hours on the motorways, stay at home to watch the British GP quali instead me thinks.

 

[ZBOYD]

Anyone still going? Probably will head up there in the afternoon if I can get away.

 

[chungster]

I'll be there all day as my media pass has been sorted.

 

[MarkE]

Unless the weather looks foul in the morning, I'm still heading down there.

I'm guessing we're not looking at BTCC-style queues to get in.