hopefully this will be a doddle, I have checked the car over and hopefully it should pass with no problems, but you never know.  It as at 1:30 so will update when I get back.

The car has been off the road since the MOT ran out last September and it has taken me ages, getting it MOT ready and getting the upgrades on..

Update   - car passed, took a few goes with the emissions but we got there, however it did dump some coolant out of the expansion tank i think, so it looks like that is the first job to rebleed

but at least I should be ok for another year :)

thanks To Geoff at Wingfield Engineering in Winnersh - 01189 781519

rob

There is going to be a stand with cars and club members at the RaceRetro event being held this weekend at Stoneliegh Park, Coventry.  I will be manning the Lotus 7 Sprint Series stand on Sunday from 10am to 2 pm, so come along and say hello :)

Race Retro is billed as Europe's premier winter show for historic motorsport.

"A full weekend of interest and activities, where historic motorsport enthusiasts, competitors, event organisers and the supporting industry, can come together under one roof, in a relaxed atmosphere, to discuss their plans and promote their events and services. This pre-season gathering, at the end of the Winter break, is far away from the pressures of the racing season and allows time and space for all to enjoy this amazing sport in all its disciplines, which has grown so much since the 1980's.

Newcomers to the sport will find all they need to get started, from advice to accessories. The event will showcase all historic disciplines and display racing, rallying, hillclimb, dragsters, trials and short circuit cars plus motorcycles, covering a period from the 1930's to the 1990's, currently in use for historic motorsport."

There are 4 exhibition Halls based on themes

Hall 1 - is the rally area, including some Group B cars :), plus engineering and accesories...

Hall 2 -  (where I will be) is the racing and speed hall,  for event orgainsers and historic competition car manufacturers.  Looking forward to having a wander around this hall and see cars such as the Westfield XI mentioned by Radio7

Hall 3 - motorcycles, with 100 years of the TT

Hall 4 -  Autojumble plus the 2 live arenas with auto-tests etc

Might even go in the Caterham if it passes the MOT Friday, weather permitting...

Might not take the credit card tho as it could take a beating if not careful...

Rob :)

Season almost feels like it has started, first event form and cheque sent off for the Borough 19 sprint at Cadwell Park.

Forms available online (word doc)

Cadwell from the air

It is a long way to go for an event but hopefully worth it and I will get a place.

Rob :)

So not really a surprise (SCMC have been saying it could be the last event at longrcoss for a number of years) but it appears there will be no more motosport at Longcross :(

'Please be advised that it is with regret that I have to advise you of the cancellation of the 2007 Chieftain and Scorpion Sprints at Longcross following the decision of QinetiQ Management to withdraw the venue from ALL motor sport use. 

This decision was confirmed this afternoon at a meeting between myself (as MSA Liaison Officer), Ian Davis (MSA) and the appropriate management at QinetiQ Farnborough.

The withdrawal is also effective immediately for all remaining motor club bookings for rallies (Craven MC / Sutton & Cheam MC / Rally Britannia / Bexley LCC / Oxford MC) and Sprint bookings (London Irish MC).

This situation is subject to an on-going discussion although it should be stressed that QinetiQ have stressed that they are unlikely to reverse their decision.  Should there be any favourable development over the next few days then I will advise you accordingly. I would ask that any queries or communications regarding this matter are directed toward me in the first instance.Barry Guess MSA Liaison Officer'

 Being discussed on Blatchat and also Pistonheads

Longcross from the air

I have always enjoyed the challenge of longcross on the 4 times I have been there over the last couple of years, even though I have visited the scenery once :o  and it is a pity that it seems highly unlikely that we will get to go back.  It was local, long, fast and challenging and usually 3 timed runs where possible.  A number of people queried the safety situation, but when you are sat on the start line safety doesn't seem to come into my head...

On the good side it means some extra time to get the car prepped now before the cadwell event, which i hadn't really planned on doing....

Rob :(