AC BTCC @ Thruxton - 30th October 2022

[stigs2cousin]

Managed to get some practice in this morning:

E36 at "The Ring"

And did not go "wheedwacking" one bit

 

[HugoSantos]

Will it be possible to have a password to enter the btcc race? I don't know where to find it..if it's on discord where???

 

[HF2000]

Will it be possible to have a password to enter the btcc race? I don't know where to find it..if it's on discord where???

You get it via a PM from @Interslice . Keep watching this site for it.

 

[stigs2cousin]

but no need for you to worry, it was e36 at "The Ring" but it was Autocross in the paddock:

Wheedwhacker 320 out

(and no, this thing doesn´t come in "men´s sizes`"

 

[HF2000]

but no need for you to worry, it was e36 at "The Ring" but it was Autocross in the paddock:View attachment 612917

Wheedwhacker 320 out

(and no, this thing doesn´t come in "men´s sizes`"

About men's size: easy with a E36, you should try it with an Abarth 500!

 

[stigs2cousin]

Almost, Paul, almost :

 

[stigs2cousin]

About men's size: easy with a E36, you should try it with an Abarth 500!

Aaand again, dear Han:

been there, done that.

Cinquecento doesn´t fit me without a rollcage and/or a helmet.

Please stop pushing your fetish on me

Wheedwhacker 320 out.

 

[Fiberoptix]

Sorry @Interslice, travel delays I'm not going to be back in time tonight. See you next week and have a good race.

 

[Medilloni]

And same here I'm sorry to say, have to pick up Mrs again @ 8
Hope you all have a great couple of races - really hope this combo is put on again.

 

[Interslice]

Sorry @Interslice, travel delays I'm not going to be back in time tonight. See you next week and have a good race.

And same here I'm sorry to say, have to pick up Mrs again @ 8
Hope you all have a great couple of races - really hope this combo is put on again.

Thats a pity lads. Better luck next time!

 

[Goldtop]

Good fun in race 1 but I was far too tired for another 40 minutes. Thruxton must be terrifying to race IRL

 

[GEO147]

I didn't have enough pace or brownie points saved up for race 2.

Sorry if I messed you up in race 1 Ross.

 

[Kek700]

Well, everything that could go wrong did, not only fighting a ridiculous cough that is one permanent hacking sound, meaning sleeps are 5 minutes cat naps, at best. Then add to that the endless problem with this Thruxton race tonight , completely wrong setup, ended up on the start line standing with no car in sight, what was that all about. ( F1 seemed to sort that )
Then I manage to punt Carsten off, mortified by that, so sorry Carsten.

One other point, what is the point of a cold, what does it achieve other than to plague some poor sod with a miserable fortnight. To achieve what.

I just could take anymore, sorry for the exit.

PS. I think Brian was sailing in the same boat as me, seemed to be having nothing but problems too.

 

[Ross McGregor]

I didn't have enough pace or brownie points saved up for race 2.

Sorry if I messed you up in race 1 Ross.

No worries!

 

[Alfred Wayne]

Definitely want another chance at these

First race was a mess fun then a mess again Jumped started, which I never do, then had good fun trying to hold it together, then ended one lap from the end stuck in a wall
Second race was better overall position wise. Had some good battles with Paul early and midway through. couldn't make up the time to Ross who had great pace throughout

+1 for adding these into the Sunday rotation. Good choice Brian, and good racing everyone

 

[Shed 17]

I was really surprised to be so close to the front after qualifying, as all previous attempts at anything resembling a decent lap were well and truly stuffed by that last chicane! Ross and Robert had much better pace though so happy with P3 on the grid.
When Robert jumped the start in race one I had a clean run through the Complex and out onto the fast bits, but Ross was in another league and soon disappeared into the distance.
Thomas in the BMW was catching me especially through that last *******chicane and the Complex but the Volvo was faster when it could stretch it's legs. It's a shame Thomas had technical issues with his wheel as it was building up to be a nice close battle but I managed to hang on for P2.
Feature Race two and I lit up the front tyres as Brian made it to the Complex in front of me, only for him to lose it under braking for that dammed last chicane. Robert in the Nissan was incoming fast and while I could hold him off for a bit,it was inevitable that his superior pace would soon find a way past.
All was going well and a podium spot likely until I came out after the pit stop and on cold tyres spun out exiting the Complex allowing Carsten through. I did it again on the next lap and by now Carsten was well gone. Ross lapped me and I tried to hang on to him which worked as I could see Carsten getting bigger up ahead. Carsten's tyres had given up with a couple of laps to go and I took the final podium spot.
I really enjoyed the cars and the format, sprint and feature races give you a second chance. Having these cars every other Sunday and the GT3's alternating is a big yes from me, Thanks for setting it all up Brian and well done everyone for giving it a go.

 

[Shed 17]

then ended one lap from the end stuck in a wall

Welcome to the 'Stuck in the wall at Thruxton' club Robert. That happened to me in the Abarth on Wednesday.
In trying to get the Volvo to perform around here I found several places where you go in but don't come out!

 

[Partick Eaton]

That was a great race with fun cars. Most of us had some offs, so it was back and forth in positions.

Let's race these cars again!

Thanks for making this happen Brian.

 

[stigs2cousin]

Ernie, what did you say? ( don´t mention it)

All in all I concurre, interesting series (hopefully) to be enjoyed again.

All in all I could have done better, learning curve ahead.( I hope)
(this is my first time in car with frigging complicated setup that needs its tyres babied)

Race report Sprint:

had a glorious start, couldn´t hold it through the complex, started bleeding positions, mowed the lawn, wasn´t satiesfied.

Race report Race:

mediocre start, advanced by collecting freebies, stopped to early to avoid a battle, languished on P3 after stops, medium tyres bit the dust, mowed the lawn again and while allowing Ross to lap me another sneaky bugger slipped through to steal P3

Went to bed and cried a little

Carsten

 

[GEO147]

Not sure where the time was in the Primera. Think 1.15 was as low as I managed. No idea how to set it up tho.