Crail Retro Day 30th March

[plastic orange]

Anyone going?
I'll be there - weather permitting to run up the strip against the old Fords - and hopefully beat them.
However, last time I was there, not one of them lined up against me;) so had to race the modern stuff.
I'll be there early doors to get some runs in before the rush.

See: http://www.crailraceway.co.uk/schedule.asp

Pete

[scotb]

might go, an wee man too(5yrs old). wot about you dave? take the beemer doon the strip? dont think ma td vento would be up to much!

[Andy Dean]

Been to Crail a couple of times but never taken the Corvette only as a spectator, guess i'm a bit chicken! :o

[plastic orange]

I'm sure gates open at 10 - I aim to be there just after. However, weather forecast is bad, so we'll wait and see what the day brings. No point racing in the wet - get plenty sideways action though.

Pete

[plastic orange]

Forecast is now improved - could even be sunny :)

Pete

[plastic orange]

Well, so much for optomism, It's now pouring with rain, and no sign of a let up. Forecast for the week is the same.
No point in going in this weather - next time - will spring come soon?

Pete

[scotb]

Well, so much for optomism, It's now pouring with rain, and no sign of a let up. Forecast for the week is the same.
No point in going in this weather - next time - will spring come soon?

Petenot till may:)

[plastic orange]

Went eventually and guess what? weather was largely dry, and it wasn't busy, so got 13 runs in. I was beaten I think 4 times, and won the rest - best time was a 14.93 at 92. Unfortunately, I'm now spinning the wheels for a fair bit at the start, but I'm pleased with the performance. Was only beaten off line once - I was sleeping.

some pics:



http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b113/plastic_orange/CIMG0976.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b113/plastic_orange/CIMG0973.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b113/plastic_orange/CIMG0972.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b113/plastic_orange/CIMG0971.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b113/plastic_orange/CIMG0970.jpg


http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b113/plastic_orange/CIMG0969.jpg


http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b113/plastic_orange/CIMG0967.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b113/plastic_orange/CIMG0966.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b113/plastic_orange/CIMG0965.jpg


Vid of a run
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b113/plastic_orange/th_CIMG0964.jpg (http://s18.photobucket.com/albums/b113/plastic_orange/?action=view&current=CIMG0964.flv)

[scotb]

http://s250.photobucket.com/albums/gg251/n216wkm/?action=view&current=S6001256.flv

[dave]

nice vids

dave

[scotb]

by the way- thats not a standard micra, pete also ate an rs turbo escort amongst others.only saw a tvr beat him.

[plastic orange]

Scot, your video never appeared here.

Pete

[Andy Dean]

Good vids, looks like you had a good day out! :)

[Steve Wilson]

If you know which tyre is spinning (or both!) then try letting the spinning tyre(s) down by 2psi a time until it stops, that usually works.

[plastic orange]

Was going to do this, but forgot my footpump :(. Standard practice for drag racing my bike (along with warming the tyres), and does work.
My car has a power lock diff, so both tyres were spinning. It does need a bit more power top end, as It's just a standard 3.9 engine with an edelbrock carb so tails off a bit higher up. A cam, some head mods and NOS should sort it, but I'm better spending my dosh on my other Minor with LS1 power.
Was a good day out though.

Pete

[Bigmincey]

Great vids and pics mate, thanx for sharing !!
Always kinda fancied taking the Maro up the strip, but she is bog-standard and no mods to mention. :o

Alan..................

[dave 76 vet]

next quiet crail event 25 may then 8 june

should be some of ill eagles going