john.r.davies Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 (edited) Paul Hogan's TR3A-S did well with Chris Ryan at the wheel in the Woodcote Trophy at Silverstone Classic. Made up five places from Grid position in Sunday's arec, finished 29th overall - very satisfactory! My thanks to Paul for inviting me to spanner! John PS That's a fuel dip stick in Paul's had, not a cigar, or a swagger stick! Edited July 31, 2017 by john.r.davies Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike3md Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 Well done! Watching the Sunday race at Luffield, it looked at one point as if the bonnet had come loose on the n/s. Was it an illusion? Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 The race was the " Royal Automobile Club Woodcote Trophy For pre '56 Sports Cars " Hogie's machine is, as we all know, a tribute car, a lookalike, which has nowt to do with the real thing other than an acquired registration number. Fair enough, the powers that be seem inclined to accept all sorts of fakes, facsimiles and forgeries in hysteric racing. But, and it's a big but, Hogie's machine is a copy, well more or less anyway, of the TR3S which was built for the one target of Le Mans and ran in only the one year of competition, 1959. Where exactly does 1959 sit in relation to pre-1956 . . . . ? Back to the Future, chaps, before you know it we'll have the first TR3S De Lorean . . . . . . Cheers, Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 The race was the " Royal Automobile Club Woodcote Trophy For pre '56 Sports Cars " Hogie's machine is, as we all know, a tribute car, a lookalike, which has nowt to do with the real thing other than an acquired registration number. Fair enough, the powers that be seem inclined to accept all sorts of fakes, facsimiles and forgeries in hysteric racing. But, and it's a big but, Hogie's machine is a copy, well more or less anyway, of the TR3S which was built for the one target of Le Mans and ran in only the one year of competition, 1959. Where exactly does 1959 sit in relation to pre-1956 . . . . ? Back to the Future, chaps, before you know it we'll have the first TR3S De Lorean . . . . . . Cheers, Alec Yep Alec non of it makes any sense anymore and guess what another ? car will be coming out soon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 Oh do tell Neil.:-) Iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john.r.davies Posted August 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 The car was entered for the Stirling Moss Trophy race, but was bumped by the organisers. J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Oh do tell Neil.:-) Iain Watch this space Mille Miglia entrant. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 A car that did it in period? (Like SHP520......and that has been discussed before) Iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john.r.davies Posted August 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Thanks to Wayne Scott, TRR's excellent Press Officer, there's an epic video of Chris Ryan's drive in the TR3S on the Club's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/trreg/?hc_ref=ART6GQK5MBgJWoJYR8Nzf_vvrlRoKvscpTN9d8ykpD1O7v1e6_L6T5N9DR5HTAEXxDo&fref=nf An epic drive! Pilot Chris Ryan said TR3S had no rear grip, and you can believe him, seeing his wheel working as he goes through any corner. Compare his action about six minutes in, when he goes into Luffield rght behind two other cars - their drivers hardly need to adjust their steering! John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Great video. Would love to know the spec on that car it certainly revs !!!! ???????? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Great video. Would love to know the spec on that car it certainly revs !!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jellison Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 Nice vid. But why anyone would want to drive about with next to no grip baffles me. I'm guessing the cars have way more power now that they did when these cars where racing supposedly to a similar spec back then. The fia V8's Cobra's / Griffs / Mustangs at the sharp end (money no object engines), are probably making 80-90bhp more than in period , applying the same same power /lt to the smaller 4 pots you are probably talking ~30bhp more that in period. Way more power over stressing the "period" rubber. Each to there own though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Hogan Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 I've only just seen this thread do here are some quick answers for you. Yes the bonnet did come undone - AGAIN! even though it was taped down. there is nothing wrong with the Dzus fastener so may be its body flex which is causing it to come loose. I've also discovered a broken bonnet hinge on the N/S so that wont help any. Had that not happened we would have finished in the top 20 as it cost us 2 mins for another it stop. The car is accepted in an invitation class so in the VERY highly unlikely event of getting a top three finish it wouldn't score anything. But then its not about pot hunting. I just like to see a TR beat some more powerful/exotic stuff. - remember the 6hr relay races Alec? Wellburn's £300 quid tank tape TR2 beating Aston's DB4? Great fun! As John says I got bumped by the organisers into the Woodcote Trophy. as they were concerned the TR wouldn't be fast enough to compete against the D-types etc in the Stirling Moss trophy. But as we ran against C and D types in the Woodcote I can't see what the fuss was about. Handling was an issue during the race and so I've been at Blyton park today to try and sort things out. I'm using Dunlop L section tyres and the considered opinion is that they are now shagged out despite looking like brand new with hardly any wear on them! As for the spec on my engine Hamish, well sir, its completely standard you know!!!! I'm sure your will rev to 7000 rpm if you put your foot down hard enough! hogie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 As for the spec on my engine Hamish, well sir, its completely standard you know!!!! I'm sure your will rev to 7000 rpm if you put your foot down hard enough! hogie. Ha ha you provide the warranty or rebuild and I'll give 7k a go. ???? It does rev well and may have gone to 6k on a sprint or 2. But I'm sure the peak power Is done by 5k Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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