Dave McDonald Posted June 21, 2022 Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 Racing my TR6 in the CSCC Classic race at Spa this weekend as part of the Spa Summer Classic. Three TRs in our race out of a grid of 50 cars. Several more Continental based German, Dutch and Belgian TRs in other races. Fantastic meeting, although the weather forecast isn’t good this year. Currently staying overnight in Motorhome on a small farm campsite near Brugge. Will travel to circuit tomorrow and set up in paddock in evening. Test day Thursday, qualifying Friday, race 1 Saturday, race 2 Sunday. Back home Monday. Dave McD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roy53 Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 Good luck Dave and most of all ENJOY Roy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 All the best Dave. Enjoy & have a good one. Would like to get out there one day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave McDonald Posted June 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2022 Spa update. Tested on Thursday and broke the dog box, stripped the teeth off 2nd gear. Oh s—t! Changed to spare box but that’s only a synchro box with close ratio gear set so changes much slower than dog box. Qualified 22nd out of 48 on 3 mins 10 secs, about 8 seconds slower than my previous pace, but at least I get to race. Race one Saturday afternoon at 2-45 European time. Race 2 Sunday at 12-55 European time. Fingers crossed for no more problems. Dave McD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave McDonald Posted June 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2022 Gearbox still slow changes but improved by 4 secs to 2-06 and after starting 22nd, I finished 12th in race 1 so a bit happier today. Dave McD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave McDonald Posted June 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2022 Race 2 on Sunday wet. Got up to 7th before spinning and scraping barrier with only 5 or 6 minutes left to run of a 40 minute race. Stalled car and couldn’t restart it, race over. Not happy. Met up with Christian Marks, TR4 racer, a regular poster here and was able to help him with a very small but crucial spare part to keep his car going. Bring it on again next year. Fabulous event. Dave McD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted June 27, 2022 Report Share Posted June 27, 2022 That’s so frustrating for you Dave. I hope the damage is easily and cheaply rectified. but you did well in the wet to get to 7th. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted June 27, 2022 Report Share Posted June 27, 2022 Sounds great Dave, you are obviously very passionate about racing. Not bad for a young lad ! Conrad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MadMarx Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 Hi Dave, sorry to hear about your accident. Hope the damage is not too severe. Thanks again for the washer. Was able to become 3rd in Triumph Competition which is not too bad with tires from 2014. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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