The Roaring Season

Dale,

Is the Rorison car going to run this time ?

Its going to run.
See you there Mike?

Yes Mike, Dale is racing it as his car is not back together as yet.

Hampton Downs Sunday March 24th

Still having trouble shrinking good quality images down to an acceptable size - quickly!

Legends of Speed has been a great weekend of racing. Everyone there was smiling , enjoying the sunshine , the cars., the atmosphere. I had a fantastic time. Huge thanks to all involved right through to the flag marshals.

Top marks to young Carter as starter too. Has a far better grasp of dropping the flag for handicaps than many an older experienced starter! With youngsters like this, not to mention the Scott family - 3 generations assisting, we are very fortunate with our flaggies and officials.

Awesome photos there Ray, thanks for posting.

Some good incar footage here of Ricky Cooper working through the field from the back in the handicap race at the legends meeting in his Datsun 240Z.

[video=youtube;nAg7fAyoibU]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAg7fAyoibU&feature=youtu.be[/video]

[color="#0000FF"]Do Mussel cars not have to use their mirrors? [/color]

Well done Ricky in his Datsun 240z for waiting for the right time to make his move. I have watched Ricky race his 240z for over a decade now and one thing always sticks - he is a true gentleman racer making sure there is always room and no panel damage/touching at all times, which is good to see when some makes/models (zed included) are finding it harder and harder to find good panels - let alone new ones like some marques can get

Nice video, very calm steady viewing.

JacMac-As you can see in the video I ( light blue XA Coupe ) checked in my rear vision mirrors , could see Ricky coming and afforded him professional courtesy by getting off the race track to let him through. I also value my hard to find panels

John McKechnie wrote:JacMac-As you can see in the video I ( light blue XA Coupe ) checked in my rear vision mirrors , could see Ricky coming and afforded him professional courtesy by getting off the race track to let him through. I also value my hard to find pan

[color="#0000FF"] yes at 0.44 on the video, might have even got a bit further 'off' than you intended , your car looks like it needs a bit more development in the handling dept yet, I realise its early days, been there-done that, will get you all set up for the Monaro challenge though, those old girls have their own problems in the handling dept....[/color]

Agree with the comments about Ricky's patient driving and the video generally.

Very impressed John, with your use of mirrors. Love watching videos of handicap racing when there is a camera in the fastest car.

Ricky was recently made redundant when the company he was working for was sold. (It had been my major client company too...) He only recently set up in the Fire Protection business so it is great that he is still able to run. If you need a modern extinguisher with two clips, he is your man! That Datsun was severely damaged a few seasons ago (not Ricky's fault) and it is now a very smart car indeed - high praise from someone who prefers Brit cars.

Yep just watched the video, neat. Thinks a little mirror and hold your line would not go a stray.

ERC wrote:Agree with the comments about Ricky's patienht driving and the video generally.

Very impressed John, with your use of mirrors. Love watching videos of handicap racing when there is a camera in the fastest car.

Ricky was recently made redundant when the company he was working for was sold. (It had been my major client company too...) He only recently set up in the Fire Protection business so it is great that he is still able to run. If you need a modern extinguisher with two clips, he is your man! That Datsun was severely damaged a few seasons ago (not Ricky's fault) and it is now a very smart car indeed - high praise from someone who prefers Brit cars.

Yes Ray, I congratulated Ricky on his excellent driving skills and on been very patient with the slower cars including myself, most that have driven Hampton will understand it has some degree in difficulty and from turn 2 to 5 there are not many passing opportunities even with slower cars in front!!! and even thought short on numbers the viewing public came up afterwards and commented on an excellent spectacular race!! No damage, everyone that started finished, a great race and a fun weekend.

PS: Rickys younger sister was accidently deceased in a bike accident at Taupo last weekend, i told him this weekend was his.

Dale M

Rod Grimwood wrote:Yep just watched the video, neat. Thinks a little mirror and hold your line would not go a stray.

The bigger cars tend to dart around somewhat on the period Bias cross ply tyres Rod, just like the old days and also hence the inside wheel brake lock ups as well, this is what Historic race is about. All understood this including Ricky so hence no contact or body damage. Nice close racing where everyone finished with a grin, lots of hand shaking and back pats afterwards. A great weekend had by all.

Ray, thanks for the great pictures.

Dale M

Jac Mac wrote:[color="#0000FF"] yes at 0.44 on the video, might have even got a bit further 'off' than you intended , your car looks like it needs a bit more development in the handling dept yet, I realise its early days, been there-done that, will get you all set up for the Monaro challenge though, those old girls have their own problems in the handling dept....[/color]

Jac Mac- actually the handling is fantastic, power steering helps more as well.Car needs no further development for on and off track, its all over to the driver.Done 2 meetings now. The Monaro is an interesting project as Schedule K imposes limitations on brakes.The right driver can overcome these minor details .ABs son got huge rapts from Jims worker who was down there in the weekend,said he drove above all limitations in such an old car.He could be a suitable pilot.Imagine the absolute irony of that situation-Hey Dad, I found some things you didnt do properly 44 years ago............

Now wheres the fun in that, racing is always about exploring new lines.It gets boring just going round and round. Any way, that was my fastest lap so I am not complaining.