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Had my first race this weekend at Brands Hatch ,managed two class wins and a 5 th and 6 th overall ,just couldn't compete with the straight line speed of the class A and B cars ,had a good battle with Ian Butlers Focus until I lost my brakes ,here is a pic of a bit of a lunge up the inside into Druids ,Ian turned in and I had to bail out
http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo114/toymex/imagejpg1_zps9170b124.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/toymex/media/imagejpg1_zps9170b124.jpg.html)
jimbob-mcgrew
14-04-14, 08:50 AM
sweet.
was it the indy circuit ?
Kickingriffin
14-04-14, 09:03 AM
Loved the Indy circuit. Well done that's ace!
kent14sr
14-04-14, 10:24 AM
I was there yesterday and thought your Nova was astounding.
To see a Nova against such mighty oppposition (and do itself proud) was out of this world. It is a fierce piece of kit!!
Well done, and thanks for some entertaining racing. I felt very sorry for Rick May, when his Escort Cosworth gave up on the last lap and he coasted it into the gravel in front of us and it burst into flames! Luckily the marshalls made sure damage wasnt too severe!
That pic is awesom - glad to see it all together and running well matey.
I was there yesterday and thought your Nova was astounding.
To see a Nova against such mighty oppposition (and do itself proud) was out of this world. It is a fierce piece of kit!!
Well done, and thanks for some entertaining racing. I felt very sorry for Rick May, when his Escort Cosworth gave up on the last lap and he coasted it into the gravel in front of us and it burst into flames! Luckily the marshalls made sure damage wasnt too severe!
Thanks for that ,the car goes well at Brands ,you should have come and said hello .it was a shame about Ricks car ,it let go just in front of me and I had a bit of a moment on his oil .it is a very big spec car with a full on Godfrey spec YB ,I know Dan his mechanic ,I think he is in for a very big repair bill 6 k was mentioned just for the sump !
i have got some in car of the second race I will upload when I get a chance to edit it
craig green
14-04-14, 05:57 PM
Sounds epic. Always great to hear of Novas slaying bigger machinery, though more playing by the sounds of it.
Sounds epic. Always great to hear of Novas slaying bigger machinery, though more playing by the sounds of it.
I was only beaten by a couple of wrc spec cossies 500 bhp plus a subura,4x4 cossie saff and focus rs the old girl beat a couple of m3's Clio cups turbo seat Leon ,turbo mk5 golf 2 2 wd cossies so a few scalps were had lol
novarally
14-04-14, 08:12 PM
Great results Jezz, and liking the new (?) graphics.
Are the throttle bodies on now, or is it still carbs?
Great results Jezz, and liking the new (?) graphics.
Are the throttle bodies on now, or is it still carbs?
Still on carbs Colin ,I have got to send the TB,s to jenveys fora service
BRoadGhost
14-04-14, 09:34 PM
You sir have a brake light out!
Awesome; some video too thankyouplease
You sir have a brake light out!
Awesome; some video too thankyouplease
I have video of the second race but forgot the camera in the first ,when I can suss out how to edit it I will post it up ,the brake light worked at scruiteneering !!
dgbnova#1
14-04-14, 10:18 PM
Love the photo bit of late breaking keeps the bodyshops busy lol
Brilliant Photo, looks great fun!!!
kent14sr
15-04-14, 06:32 PM
Thanks for that ,the car goes well at Brands ,you should have come and said hello .it was a shame about Ricks car ,it let go just in front of me and I had a bit of a moment on his oil .it is a very big spec car with a full on Godfrey spec YB ,I know Dan his mechanic ,I think he is in for a very big repair bill 6 k was mentioned just for the sump !
i have got some in car of the second race I will upload when I get a chance to edit it
It was a stunning piece of kit, and led the first race for a time. He looked gutted when he bailed out, although he managed a grin for the marshalls which must have been hard when your pride and joy was smouldering in front of you!!
Look forward to the in car footage!!
It was a stunning piece of kit, and led the first race for a time. He looked gutted when he bailed out, although he managed a grin for the marshalls which must have been hard when your pride and joy was smouldering in front of you!!
Look forward to the in car footage!!
I saw on Facebook that he said a rod let go and made a bid for freedom ,I was led to believe that it is a Godfrey rally cross spec engine circa 65 k ,I don't think I could have managed a smile if it were me !.My niece is on the case of the video editing so hopefully soon ,although it normally takes about 12 hrs to load on YouTube
Just put the on board up in the video section ,let me know what you think
What an awesome little machine you have there.Good luck for the rest of the season.
What an awesome little machine you have there.Good luck for the rest of the season.
Thanks ,there is a bit more to come once I am up to speed ,I haven't raced in 18 months so was a little rusty
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