Not Control line but...

[John Hammonds]

I know a few on here have an affection for classic racing cars..

This weekend is the GoodWood Revival, and it's being streamed live on YouTube as usual.

If you are into watching people throw priceless Ferrari's, Cobra's etc around a race track it's not to be missed. These guys don't play around, Soooo much better than F1.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SA6Ki8b0Ul8%C2%A0%C2%A0 Be sure to set a reminder.

TTFN
John.

[Avaiojet]

John,

We have the Vintage meet at Lime Rock CT.

Which I've participated in many times.

http://limerock.com/node/643

[goozgog]

  The GoodWood Revival is REAL racing !

  I use to love racing but it has devolved into
a parade of billboards.

  Watching , probably, a billion dollars worth
of vintage sports/racing cars trading paint at
GoodWood leaves me breathless.

Just a sample -



  It's an indicator of how computers, CNC and
modern finances have evolved where repairing
or making new parts allows these cars to be
rolled out of museums and actually raced.

  When a very rich Ferrari Owner was criticized
for risking his GTO at Goodwood, he pointed out
that racing a 36 million dollar horse is common and
horses are harder to repair.
 

Cheers! - K.

[John Hammonds]

Or if you prefer Aircraft.....

Reno live stream is on now. 



TTFN
John.

[Air Ministry .]

Mightve put this on before .



Whats a Frenchman on a bicylce doing on a public road , after all , it is a race track . Used to be open during practise .Bring back the driver doing the pitwork ! .

[John Rist]

Two string stunt kites are wind powered control line aircraft.  Take one along with your powered aircraft.  If the wing is calm fly power. If wind is high fly the kite.



              

[Robert Zambelli]

John,

We have the Vintage meet at Lime Rock CT.

Which I've participated in many times.

http://limerock.com/node/643

Although I never participated in any Vintage events, I spent many hours at Lime Rock, both on the track and in the pits.
I was Tech Director, Pit Boss and Safety Inspector for the FCA Northeast Region from the late 70s to the early 90s. I also instructed with some of Skip Barber’s people.

FCA rules required that every vehicle on the track be safety inspected before participating.
Requirements included fire extinguishers, safety belts, VR or racing rated tires, no fluid leaks, no loose items in the cockpit and no play in the suspension. I also had the right to disqualify any car that I felt was in some way unsafe to participate. I rarely did this but it made me unpopular when I did!

For Lime Rock, we had a Connecticut State Trooper on site with a decibel meter. The other tracks I worked (Watkins, Bridgehampton and Pocono) had no noise limits.

Lime Rock is a great track and really fun to drive but easy to get into trouble for people who have fast cars and minimal experience. One guy went off the main straight and did minimal damage to his car. He said he ran out of road, brakes and ideas all at the same time!

The absolute best part of my assignment was getting to drive some spectacular cars: Ferrari 275 and 365 GTB, 250 GTO, 250 California, 330 GTC and F-40 to name a few. Also some interesting ALFA Romeos, FIATs, Porsches and Jaguars.   

Bob Z.

[Chris McMillin]

Cool, show us your race car, Charles!
Chris...

John,

We have the Vintage meet at Lime Rock CT.

Which I've participated in many times.

http://limerock.com/node/643

[Robert Zambelli]

If you're going to Goodwood, why not drive a MAN'S car?

28.5 liter (1740 cubic inches), 290 HP.    

   



 

[katana]

  It's an indicator of how computers, CNC and modern finances have evolved where repairing
or making new parts allows these cars to be rolled out of museums and actually raced.

  When a very rich Ferrari Owner was criticized for risking his GTO at Goodwood, he pointed out
that racing a 36 million dollar horse is common and horses are harder to repair.

Conversely, I don't believe computers and CNC are of any help in racing these cars - a lot of the bodywork and mechanicals
are totally bespoke to the individual car ie. bodywork has to be hand rolled using English wheels, dollies and hammers, hand craftsmanship at its best and fair play to the owners (generally NOT museums) who stump up the money to fettle these cars and accept the financial hit when it goes wrong, from doing what they were built to do!

That Ferrari Owner has the best response i've ever read - top bloke!