V8 Lady Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 OK Guys This is a club for Sports cars, frankly all I hear is wingeing and a total lack of interest in anything sporting. Except the current cover of TRAction which is frankly tastless to the extreme. I think I can understand the drop in membership. It's called total apathy! I have known the Old Farts for over 30 years - yes you know who I am. I want to go racing - the kids have grown up, freedom at last. But where is the support ? There is no Championship - that's been buggered by allowing overmodification. Hillclimbs and Sprints will no doubt go the same way. Met a seriously p...d off member of the TSSC tonight. Read his comments on the TSSC forum if you dare. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 Greetings Mrs V8 Lady, the general term 'racing' could be used for all the motor sport sections in the register. Therefore the racing fraternity need to get their act together. The register is not there to support all your needs and if they support some of your needs then others will join the queue for support - where does it stop. If support is a bit thin on the ground from the money front, bodies, spectator etc. why not think laterally. Somebody mentioned on another thread about asking the register to form a sub-committe for the racer boys. They could organise the raising of financial and personnel support. You will understand fairly quickly how hard this will be and how many people want support you will become most unpopular vey quickly. I help with a fairly success Scout group and we have to raise all our own money. We do this by holding stalls and things at fetes etc. OK this is small beer. But, there are people and organisations out there who give money away. You could get your car involved with youth movements - local councils give money for this. If your youth is multi-cultural you could get more money. It's bloody hard work. You need to be organised and your actions planned. You need bodies. Why not do a mail shot of all the group leaders to see who is in terested and what benefit (both ways) is out there. The normal member is not a whinger, he may complain because he is not aware. Treat him kindly he may be a friend. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MadMarx Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 (edited) Is there ment: Support of an individual car or support of a championship? Keeping a championship is a great thing for Triumph racers.....and there are lots of them in the UK. Cheers Chris Edited December 4, 2007 by MadMarx Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john.r.davies Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 V8 Lady, Ma'am, All, If you have been on the TSSC site, you may know that the CSCC has opened its arms to the raggle-taggle army that used to be the TRR/TSSC Race series. There may be some deserters - who can blame anyone who abandons such an absolute shower? - but there will be several racing in the CSCC series-es next year, if only to huddle together for mutual warmth and support. The CSCC has a long standing "Singing 60s" series and in 2007 successfully started another, "Future Classics" for which they are keen to recruit. The latter series may suit the TR8s, as this year it featured Jag XJs and BMW M3s. The Spitfires may find room among the Swingers, but it is a popular and oversubscribed series, so they may form a 'second grid' in the FC races. Apart from the gentlemen racers who deserted the series before it folded, this may be in future where Triumphs roam, so anyone who does want to get into racing, that's the place to go. It looks as though the regs will be somewhat stricter on modifications, especially engines, so care there before you buy that Cosworth engine! John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john.r.davies Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 We've seen just how quick some of the young blades can be in TR sprinting and hillclimbing, maybe it's time we gave them a helping hand into racing . . . they're the ones who'll put the sporting Triumphs back to where they once belonged. Ironic, that the newest recruits to TR hill climbing have been excluded, as they don't drive TRs but GT6s. See another thread - sorry, no time to find it. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rcmcewen Posted December 8, 2007 Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 Ironic, that the newest recruits to TR hill climbing have been excluded, as they don't drive TRs but GT6s.See another thread - sorry, no time to find it. John Hi John and other interested parties. I am afraid your information is wrong concerning the Sprint and Hillclimb Championship. If you read the Regulations you would see that any cars from the TSSC are welcome to participate in Class 4. Anyone wanting the necessary joining documents should contact me via e-mail. Regards to you all. Roger McEwen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MadMarx Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 (edited) To support UK racing I'm thinking about to share the invitation to Brands Hatch next year and have fun on the GP version of that track. Told my wife that my son needs some english lessons. He is 11 years old and I hope he is forced to speak english over there. Cheers Chris Edited December 10, 2007 by MadMarx Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jellison Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 To support UK racing I'm thinking about to share the invitation to Brands Hatch next year and have fun on the GP version of that track. Told my wife that my son needs some english lessons. He is 11 years old and I hope he is forced to speak english over there. Cheers Chris What meeting is this for? Club / date? Never done the Brands GP track (Indy stacks of times).Jelly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MadMarx Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Jon, it's together with the "swinging sixties" I don't have the dates.....yet. Cheers Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john.r.davies Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Jon, it's together with the "swinging sixties" I don't have the dates.....yet. Cheers Chris Chris, the CSCC Swinging Sixties 2008 fixture list is on thier site at: http://www.classicsportscarclub.co.uk/Cale...ry%20Forms.html It inlcudes BH Indy cirucit, but no GP. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jellison Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Chris, the CSCC Swinging Sixties 2008 fixture list is on thier site at: http://www.classicsportscarclub.co.uk/Cale...ry%20Forms.htmlIt inlcudes BH Indy cirucit, but no GP. John Hmmm CSCC race do cost a fair bit - can't be doing with all that arsing about shagging the engine for 30 min practice - total waste of time, and parts, 40 min race sounds ok as RACING IS THE ONLY THING THAT MATTERS;). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny250 Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Hmmm CSCC race do cost a fair bit - can't be doing with all that arsing about shagging the engine for 30 min practice - total waste of time, and parts, 40 min race sounds ok as RACING IS THE ONLY THING THAT MATTERS;). Snetterton April 5/6th 2008 must be a target date for me to get my car finished and on the road........only a short drive away. Three TR's 4, 5 & 6 on the grid with Mark Campbell leading the pack home in a TR5 last year..... anyone know if they will be competing this year? john Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jellison Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Snetterton April 5/6th 2008 must be a target date for me to get my car finished and on the road........only a short drive away. Three TR's 4, 5 & 6 on the grid with Mark Campbell leading the pack home in a TR5 last year..... anyone know if they will be competing this year? john Are you racing or Spectating? Think the 4 might have been Mike H's for a late season run out, not sure on the 6 (maybe Keith Files if a Red one or Juila Gamage if Green - http://www.classicsportscarclub.co.uk/Swin...60sGallery.html, maybe even Hendo if Silver;)). Mark C is BLOODY Fast from looking at his times. Car is the old Joe Henderson 5 that Chris Petch Smash up alot! (Presumed rechassised now), think full Penske dampers and a killer engine, never met Mark but would be fun to race him one day. I'll just be doing the Thoroughbred series I think. www.thoroughbredsportscars.com, in my 4 and fathers 6. Jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stephen cooper Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 (edited) Looking forward to spectating at some races next year, especially to see Joe Henderson's Silver 6 if it's out ))) Ps anyone know if the TR Reg track day is going on next year, I had heard/was hoping it was at Oulton this time?? Edited December 15, 2007 by stephen cooper Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny250 Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 Are you racing or Spectating? Think the 4 might have been Mike H's for a late season run out, not sure on the 6 (maybe Keith Files if a Red one or Juila Gamage if Green - http://www.classicsportscarclub.co.uk/Swin...60sGallery.html, maybe even Hendo if Silver;)). Mark C is BLOODY Fast from looking at his times. Car is the old Joe Henderson 5 that Chris Petch Smash up alot! (Presumed rechassised now), think full Penske dampers and a killer engine, never met Mark but would be fun to race him one day. I'll just be doing the Thoroughbred series I think. www.thoroughbredsportscars.com, in my 4 and fathers 6. Jon Just spectating Jon..... I used to go regularly in the 60/70's but have not watched anything recently.....nice to be able to see some TR's in action and hopefully put some miles on my 250. It was Alan Charlton (TR6) and Kev Hadfield(TR4)..... doing well against a very mixed grid, don't know if they made it through the season? maybe there'll be a few more in the car park too?! john Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jellison Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 Just spectating Jon..... I used to go regularly in the 60/70's but have not watched anything recently.....nice to be able to see some TR's in action and hopefully put some miles on my 250. It was Alan Charlton (TR6) and Kev Hadfield(TR4)..... doing well against a very mixed grid, don't know if they made it through the season? maybe there'll be a few more in the car park too?! john Here's one with me lined up behind Alan at our last race (bloody head gasket was starting to go I think in practice, as a normally never grid behind the Griff. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3438397536478116254 Hope Hendo is out next year as added a few mods that will hopefully see us challenging him! Say Hi, if at any Thoroughbred Races (might have the White 4 depending on the track - http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1469841583459902993). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 Here's one with me lined up behind Alan at our last race (bloody head gasket was starting to go I think in practice, as a normally never grid behind the Griff. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3438397536478116254 Hope Hendo is out next year as added a few mods that will hopefully see us challenging him! Say Hi, if at any Thoroughbred Races (might have the White 4 depending on the track - http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1469841583459902993). exellent vidio clip,got any more.ever done Mondello park or the pheinox park in Dublin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny250 Posted December 18, 2007 Report Share Posted December 18, 2007 Here's one with me lined up behind Alan at our last race (bloody head gasket was starting to go I think in practice, as a normally never grid behind the Griff. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3438397536478116254 Hope Hendo is out next year as added a few mods that will hopefully see us challenging him! Say Hi, if at any Thoroughbred Races (might have the White 4 depending on the track - http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1469841583459902993). Great video, pity you couldn't complete the race....hope to see you in '08 john Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jellison Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 ThoroughbredSportcar rounds for 08 (Best place to see TR's racing next year):- 2008 Calender is now confirmed as follows: 24.03.08 Donington MGCC 26/27.04.08 Brands CSCC 17.05.08 Oulton Int MGCC 15.06.08 Silverstone Int MGCC 05/06.07.08 Cadwell - Double Header 750MC 19/20.07.08 Donington 750MC 02.08.08 Silverstone BDC 07.09.08 Brands MGCC 04/05.10.08 Snetterton MGCC Not raced in Ireland - would like to do Mondello from what i have seen of it would suit my 4. Loads of Videos of the 4 and the 6. If you fancy getting the links PM me. Will be out in the 4 and 6 next year. Cheers Jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MadMarx Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 nice videos jon! well driven! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
V8 Lady Posted January 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Hidden rogues gallery found via jellison's web site of last years competitors ! http://www.thoroughbredsportscars.com/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MadMarx Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Jon - I have the dates about the Brands event: 2008.07.26-27 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
V8 Lady Posted February 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 (edited) HOLD THE DIARY - ENTER LATE MAY BANK HOLIDAY TRIUMPHS RACING IN QUANTITY AT MALLORY PARK. Mark Field has taken the baton and gone for it. What a meeting this is going to be. Rumours abound but WATCH THIS SPACE !! http://www.jigsawracingservices.co.uk/jigsawrace.htm Could be an excellent excuse to PARTY ! Edited February 7, 2008 by V8 Lady Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BrianC Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 (edited) Could be really interesting, but given that almost all Triumph models are eligible, including Standard 8 & 10 (and presumably Vanguard, Ensign, etc.?), why are TR7/8s excluded? I wonder if the Acclaim is eligible. Unfortunately, with such a wide performance range (both cars and drivers), most of the die-hard experienced racers will probably not risk it. If it gets the entries, it would certainly make a great day out. Edited February 8, 2008 by BrianC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Toss A Triumph Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 One of the serious racers was observing this week that the level of interest is such that there may be two races rather than one . . . and that Wedges have been sidelined in order to encourage everyone else Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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