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The first one! That's why I was asking. Well, actually, having once seen an 84 car banger race at Hednesford, which didn't last very long at all, I'd have to say that it is possible to have too many cars, yes.

Does this mean we're on for 4 heats?

Why don't you start with the driver that you mechanic for?

The orange one might go a bit better this time, too.

Looks like a decent turnout! Much better than the first Cowdie meeting in 2001 (I think?)

Try this

Do you have to order them in advance?

Have you got any in a style that will fit me? I only have two arms and one head.

Don't know, but I'm sure they'll tell you if you phone and ask. http://www.coventrymotorspeedway.com/contactsc.htm

Right, well, if you're not going, then I'm not going either. Seriously, get a grip. It's a booking in list for drivers, not spectators, and don't forget that drivers have as much choice about going to meetings as spectators do.

Most cars with FWJ Racing on them have been built and/or prepared by FWJ. He doesn't take them to the meetings or look after them, that's done by the team concerned. I presume that FWJ has some arrangement with Rob Whittaker (142) regarding transport to meetings and presumably storage of Rob's stock car, but you would have to speak him about the details. I believe Ray Witts also does a similar thing for John Walker. It sounds like you want to hire a car, rather than look after your own. NFR have a car that can be hired out for a meeting. Tel 0161 723 4012 Hope this helps.

Of course it's official. It's a different product and is not made by Microsoft, but it will open and save most file formats used by Microsoft Office. It's also available for platforms other than Windows. The correct website is http://www.openoffice.org/

I'd guess that Daniel's sense of humour is somewhere near Steve Rees', mine, and everyone else that 'got' the joke. Seems you're the only one that didn't.

Did you actually read the whole thing, or just look at the list of drivers?

You can get it here

I might have, I'll have a look when I get home from work. Nice sig, but it's 21 years tomorrow since that Chernobyl thing went bang. April 26th 1986.

As long as you don't have any beer in it, you'll be okay.

Some people must have more money than sense.

This might be a bit far for you to travel, unless you're prepared to move house, but have a look at this and let me know if there's anything there of interest.

There doesn't appear to be a price list.

You could reasonably expect to get at least £10-£15 for a print, if they are limited editions. I'd have thought that an original painting would go for much more than £15. I'd be interested too.

I am in the process of resurrecting an article I wrote about the world finals that have been staged at Hednesford, and I could do with some photos. If anyone has got any that they'd like to contribute, please PM or email me with details. If you have actual prints (instead of digital pics) and don't have a scanner, or you've got loads and don't fancy scanning them all, then I'd be happy to scan the photos for you and provide you with a CD of them. I'll even pay the postage both ways! I have already plundered the galleries, with little success. If you've got some pics in there from these races, and haven't had a PM from me about them, please drop me a line. Please don't add your pics to this thread - otherwise, by the time I get my little piece online, everyone will have already seen the photos!

I've got no idea how much he charges. But £250 a meeting doesn't seem extortionate, assuming that he doesn't charge more if/when you bend it.

Daz Kitson hires cars out. Don't know any contact details for him though.

Well, I do hope she wears a bit more clothes, or she'll catch her death of cold.