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Rallycross - 2019

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Anyone got a clue what is happening :confused:

Nostalgia :coolsm:



;)

PS; I made the wiring looms for Martin
 
#3 ·
Forgive the double post, but entry list for the opening round of the British Championship (Silverstone) now online:

British Rallycross Championship - Round 1 Entries

8 Supercars
11 Supernational/S1600
8 Junior Swift
10 Swift
10 BMW Mini
15 Retros (4 Group B/4WD, 6 Super Retro, 5 Retro)
2 RX150

Looks like Higgins won't be returning to defend his title? And not looking like much of a fight for the RX150 title, really think those buggies need to be dropped.
 
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No one is replying, but I see a few of you have been looking, so I thought I'd post some more stuff here!

Went to the third and fourth rounds of the new "Titans" rallycross series at Lydden last month. Weather wasn't great, but there was some good racing throughout and some very "robust" driving. Apparently there were penalties for corner cutting, but a lot of drivers seemed to be majorly trimming the grass at North Bend. The absence of joker laps made a massive difference and most of the races (when they eventually came) were close.









The "Titans" are a spec car, they are pretty rapid and very loud. My only real gripe with them is the look: some of the shells are OK, some look really ungainly. Think they'd have been much better off going with sleek RX Lite style shell for the whole field, then having more colourful liveries to distinguish between the cars.





There was some decent racing in the support classes as well and nice to see an eight car Supercar final as well. Munnich was in a class of his own, though notable that Godfrey wasn't that far behind him. Impressive drive from Donnelly as well, he didn't seem to take long to get to grips with the C4.



Shame that there were issues with the Doran RS200: was looking forward to seeing that car getting thrashed again!

Few more photos here:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/22961613@N06/albums/72157710130022372

If anyone is interested!
 
#9 ·
Nice pics! Loving the RS200's and the older Audi escort etc three pics up...
As much as I love the modern cars, I think it's brilliant to see the older cars in action. The RS200 is one of my all time favourites and the Doran car is one of my favourite examples.

The British Championship is at Lydden this (Bank Holiday) Monday coming and the World Championship is at Loheac next weekend with a massive entry list, so I'll probably have some more pictures for the thread soon!
 
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Victory for Derek Tohill in the final round yesterday, but another Championship for Godfrey. Heard some mixed stories about Julian over the years, but can't deny that he has done well to keep that Fiesta at the head of the field. Yes, there wasn't as much competition this year as previous seasons, but Tohill is using (what I am led to believe) is a well sorted car and Godfrey wasn't that far off matching the pace of Munnich at the Titans round earlier this year.

Winter rallycross advertised at Lydden before the end of the year...



...though they did promise something last year and had to cancel it due to lack of entries. Hopefully it goes ahead this year.
 
#16 ·
I've know JG for quite some time! Before Dermot C's Ford days, I helped to build/run the cars through to the 5 GB1 titles

JG's GB1 title yesterday is his 6th, something he has been chasing since 2015

Car wise; Derek's an OMSE built WRX car. JG's is a 2004 build car running M-Sport WRC Escort transmission etc

I hope the Lydden Winter Series works? Entry fee of ÂŁ145 and reg's compatible with both BTRDA and BRX car's should work "B" permitting

Something you may have missed is LHMC will be running the 2020 "MSA" championship :smthumbup

Hopefully it will be promoted . . .

G
 
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I've know JG for quite some time! Before Dermot C's Ford days, I helped to build/run the cars through to the 5 GB1 titles
I know there have been a few dissatisfied customers along the way (which is probably true of most engine builders) but, that aside, I think Godfrey definitely has some skill both with a spanner and behind the wheel.

Interesting to know about the running gear in that Fiesta. I did wonder how much the car had changed while Godfrey has been running it.

Yeah, I knew it was an OMSE car and I think Derek is running a Mountune built engine now, isn't he? I asked to get some engine bay pictures earlier in the year but was told no!

Something you may have missed is LHMC will be running the 2020 "MSA" championship :smthumbup:
I saw that. Having seen some negative comments about the MSA Championship in its existing state (specifically the comments by Ollie O'Donovan and Roger Thomas) I hope LHMC can win everyone back next year. I really think it would help things if they joined the BTRDA and BRX Championships as well .
 
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Went to Lydden last weekend for the second round of the Winter Rallycross. Not a huge entry (and quite a few retirements), but still enough cars to give some decent races. Took a handful of pictures, few faves...









...and a few more here:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/22961613@N06/albums/72157712183357833

If anyone wants to see more.

Think that wraps up rallycross for 2019. Lydden are talking about doing more Winter events in January and February, so hopefully there will be something to watch before all the National Championships start later in the year.
 
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