Rod Matthew
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Cheers for that info Roy
Hard to believe that a young 'un like Jordan wouldn't be biting at the bit to be racing that rather quick creation !
Bobby however, did the car proud, big style.
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Come to think about it, the next tarmac meeting is Buxton World Semi, featuring Bobby Griffin.
Maybe Bobby has a deal to use it for that.
If so, i foresee a top 3 finish for Bobby
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That's a great question Will. I'd love to know to
And whilst we're at it, Has Jordan himself packed in for good ?
Bobby bedded the car in well on Saturday, then was absolutely flying on Sunday.If the car is his, he'll be a Superstar in no time at all, with performances like that.
I suspect the car is being prepared for Venray next month.
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To work out my own next move, I've brought up Jane's results page from Saturday last year to check the timescale.
Heat 1 was Trust Fund race , all top drivers in that one, Jane's "Cars on track" post at 3.14pm
Grand National , Jane's "Cars on track" post at 7.20pm
So roughly just over 4 hours in total, and a lot of party time afterwards, to boost Bar takings to the max
With very much regret, looks like i don't need to worry about where i'm sleeping . Very disappointed.
Hope all you party animals have a great weekend. Sounds like they've at least got the track sorted now, from recent reports.
Depending on the vibes i get from the Results thread Saturday, i might do Sunday only.
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It's horses for courses really. Everyone has different needs / preferences.
I've always done Travelodge in the past, but tried the camping 2 years ago.
To be frank, it was roughin' it, but ok for the one night, and the added bonus of being able to neck some ale, was the Brucie bonus.
My issue now is the 2.30pm start. What's that all about ? They did it last year (which i missed).
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So this is the next UK fixture ...............
The big question for me, will be if anyone plucks up the courage to have a go at Tom in this one.
The two formula format (F1 & F2) is just perfect. Good Luck to all drivers for the weekend, especially team Harrhy
Why is it such an early start Saturday, 2.30pm ? I missed last year, but it was 5pm in 2017.
Camping gone up a fiver then. I still say that is unfair to single people wishing to camp over. A camper van with five people staying over for example is £25 for all five not each!
I'm with you, sort of, on this one. But Policing is of course the problem.
i paid £45 at Skeggy plus £20 camping = £65. Northampton would be £40 plus £25 = £65 , the same.
The difference is that you at least get a toilet & washing facilities to use after hours at Northampton. OK it's not the Hilton, but better than nothing.
Take yer own towels & paper is my advice.
You can stay 3 nights at Northampton to. No eviction notices.
And Carl, It's 2019 don't cha know
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Cheers Graham 👍
We're here now but have hit a snag.
Security searched the flat pack and have confiscated the 24 cans of Stella we hid in there, and the 3 grandkids
How did they get in there ?
Anyway they're gonna hand them back to us at the end of racing tomorrow.
That's the kids, not the beers
We did a deal on the beers !
Great to see Andy Smith doing some laps, with Stu in the commentary box.
The car looks superb
I so wish Andy was doing the whole meeting
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Me and r lass are just getting the new chair ready for Skeggy tomorrow
We're setting off now as it's one of them flat pack jobbies.
Mustn't forget the pozidrive
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A man that is going to be difficult to catch this weekend,after a phenomenal performance at Ipswich, is Casey Engleston, 120.
I predict a shed load of points (over 80) and possibly both finals.
That's probably scuppered his chances now !
Charlie Sworder i thought moved up to the next level in his progression, and hopefully will give his family more to be proud about.
And all the others of course. Ashley England might keep his momentum going to.
The Stars might have to rely on waved yellows to challenge for wins this weekend
Some really quick low graders to contend with.
Looking forward to it.......
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Next controversial topic - do they need to restrict the number of deckchairs allowed in to this weekend in the same way that Kings Lynn have for the World Final ??
This has been a fascination of mine for the last few years. Both at Skeggy and Northampton.
There is very little flat ground around the track, where fans can comfortably stand. The tiers around turns 1 & 2 do offer a little. Much of the rest is very uneven.
I've walked around the tiers when the stadium is empty and thought - Would you actually get more spectators around there that can actually see the racing, if there were no chairs ? I came to the conclusion that you'd get people stood on the edge of a tier, and anyone behind them, wouldn't see anyway.
I love that Rob is spending money on the place, but places to watch racing in more comfort needs attention.
Linky (as i remember) has brought up the issues for anyone not able to stand for hours on end, and i agree.
Meetings last longer than in the Sport's Heyday ,and us getting passed midlife find it less easy .
So what's the answer ?
Ask Confused dot Com
I don't use that bend by the way.
Onto booked drivers. There's still room for one more driver each day ........... (47 booked each day as i make this post)
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There is room for one more booking as there are 47 Saturday, and 47 Sunday
Still time for Nigel Green to grab a place
Anyone know why Nigel has gone missing since Hednesford ?
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should be a good weekend, no support formula in my view, just triple headliners :-)
Colin
Don't get sucked into a F2's fan attempt to have a dig at F1
Light the blue touch paper and stand back (him , not you)
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Both F2 and 2L Saloons have a last chance race on Sunday for getting on the back of the UK Championship grids.
Also you get to See Andy Smith in an F1 on Saturday.
I believe Andy's 'challenge' is before racing on Sunday ?
If it was announced Andy would be racing the full meeting Saturday & Sunday, that would make my decision very easy !
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Can anyone remind me of how the F2's qualify for Sunday's UK Open Final, including how grid positions are decided ?
Could they just turn up Sunday and qualify, without much loss of grid position ?
I'm trying to quantify (to myself) why Saturday evening is £22, which is the same admission price as the British F1 Championship at Hednesford.
Parking at Hedno was free (if you could find a place) , £2 at Skeggy.
This isn't a moaning post, it's simply getting my head around comparing like with like, and whether to do both or one.
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The list of 39 is on previous page of this thread. 445 & 541 have withdrawn from that list according to Bscda social media.
Cheers
Thought i'd looked on previous page thoroughly !
Nice pics Carl
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We have had one F1 cancellation, Willie Skoyles making 38 at the moment albeit we may have one last addition to be confirmed in the next 24 hours! F2 wise, 51 cars as of noon today!
The official list states 36 booked in, incl Willie Skoyles
So, if the current list is 38, .......................
36 (official) less Willie Skoyles is 35.
So who are the mystery 3 to make up the 38 ?, even before the additional teaser to be announced in the next 24 hours ?
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Startrax haven't updated the booking list since Monday.
C'mon team Startrax - Surely there must be some additions . For instance, John Lund, who has attended 3 Belle Vue meetings this year.
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Linky,
There'll be hell on if there's a race before 3.30pm.
But, Good News. On Carl's latest post, admission prices have all gone down £1 per person, all ages.
No changes to the freebies !
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Only a minor point, but i know it can be major for some :
The Press release says hopefully 6 F1 races, but the Programme of events states 6 races for F2's , 5 for F1's
(maybe hoping to sneak in a Whites & Yellows race ? )
Would be great if they could reach the 40 F1's they're aiming for
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Very unfortunate that we had yellows in heat 1,
451 & 120 were having a crackin' race and just 'might' have got victory
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Over the Moon that Ryan Harrison has booked in. The car is an absolute work of art.
All i need now is for Nigel to book in and job's a good 'un
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Next year they could have Swaffham on the Sunday as it is now back in orci and Brisca
Ideal for me if they added a Sunday afternoon tarmac meeting to Ipswich weekend. Swaffham being so close to Ipswich makes it a more suitable prospect for me.
Plus it would be a new track to add to my portfolio !
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Thanks for the results team 👍
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Lee Fairhurst gave the single best drive of the day when it mattered (imo) displacing several favourites along the way.
He DID have to go for that last bender
Shame it didn't pay off
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Northampton - Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th July 2019 - European Championship
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You beat me to it Andy.
Indeed it's 20% of declared takings.
I have certainly never received a ticket or proof of payment for any camping at here or Skeggy.
This means i can't claim it on Business expenses ! ..................................... joke
I don't think Rebels get start money, but why no Rebels European this year ?
Whether £40 is value for money lies very much with the individual.
Personally , this is better value than £45 at Skeggy. BUT each to their own on this debate. There's no right or wrong answer.