Series one racing

[antnicuk]

i went to watch the Kiwi in action this morning at north weald.  Was a good little turn out with everything from GT3 Porkas to Minis.

Only watched Brian do a couple of laps as i had to go and cook a bbq for guests in the afternoon.

Looks like a fun cheap way to get into motorsport........mmmmm.  Anyone know how to get into it???  I have a 1st Gen awaiting inspiration!

Here\'s some pics.

[kiwimazda]

Thanks for that.
We have just got back from returning the trailer/van and unloading.
It was a good day and the competition was Hot.
I had to try hard today and the end result was
1st in class and 15th overall amongst the single seaters.:god

I literally broke the competition.
A very quick 205 gti blew its gearbox and the BDA Escort broke its engine trying to keep up.:flamed

Sunday at Lydden saw 3rd in class but the times were as follows
Mk 2 escort 86.44
Honda type r 86.64
Me Rx          86.66
And I had to lift of the loud pedal after a wiggle out of one of the corners, so the win was to be had.

[oldone]

Totally inspirational dude,way to go !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Forking well done...:cheers :guinness

[banned advertiser]

Nice one, I could kick myself as both venues not that far from me

[mpk490p]

Great stuff im sure you still get people asking what it is as she fly\'s past!!!!

Mark

[antnicuk]

just noticed this


LMAO...........

[mpk490p]

just noticed this


LMAO...........

it is funny especially as i have a civic as a daily driver!!

Mark

[Martiny]

Looks like a fun cheap way to get into motorsport........mmmmm.  Anyone know how to get into it???  I have a 1st Gen awaiting inspiration!

Err
1) Join FDMC ( on the web)
2) Get Competition licence
3) Enter

[antnicuk]

Apparently it was about £60 to run yesterday.  That seems quite a lot when you only get 3 goes around a coned off airfield, (1 min laps = £20 per minute). Maybe not be as cheap as i first thought.
 what does it cost if you go to a proper track?

[MikeLMR]

£60 will usually get you 150miles on a road rally not quite the same and more limits on the car but still a hell of a lot of fun.

your local motorclub should be the first stop if you want to get started, although sprints and other stuff can have dedicated clubs.

[MikeLMR]

some photos from Brian

Pic 1 is entering Paddock Hill bend on sunday at
Lydden hill

Pic 2 is approaching devils elbow. lydden

Pic 3 is Me and car after winning our class at last
and beating an Escort. North weald Sunday

[kiwimazda]

Cheers Mike.
I was like this:eek:  through paddock:

and Thumbsup!  at prize giving

[banned advertiser]

Looks like a lot of fun

[kiwimazda]

It is a lot of fun. Lydden is my favorite circuit, pity its a good 2 hrs for us to get there.

I have only 3 events left this year at various places. Brands Hatch, Farnborough and Lydden Hill.
Then thats it.
The engine will need a freshen up and the car will either be sold to make way for a rotary westfield or get more power, bigger brakes etc etc.
If I keep the car it wont be out much at all as all the money has been spent unless I do a sponsorship drive which is looking like a good option.

20 sponsors at £250 for the year is what I am looking at.

But lets finish this year first

[kiwimazda]

Well its all on for Brands on Saturday morning. All that has to be done is fit the new rear spoiler that has now been painted and is ready to bolt, screw and glue on. There is a total of 50 entries throughout the classes so if I can finish in the top 15 I think that is a realistic target.
If not its no big deal as I am the only one registered for points in my class so I get 10pts anyway.