Burpspeed Version 2: Race Car Build

[Jay Payne]

Ive no idea about weights

 

[Tony Hunter]

I cannot remember what Fred set it at when he corner weighted it.

 

[GodSpeed]

I cannot remember what Fred set it at when he corner weighted it.

No indication at all, 850, 900, 950?

Overall are you pleased with the kit?

 

[Tony Hunter]

I think the front is 350kg each side and the rear is 125kg each side corner weighted
total 950kg's with driver and 3/4 tank of fuel.

What kit do you mean,AST's? yes fine.

 

[GodSpeed]

I think the front is 350kg each side and the rear is 125kg each side corner weighted
total 950kg's with driver and 3/4 tank of fuel.

What kit do you mean,AST's? yes fine.

Ok thanks a lot,

 

[Jay Payne]

Not long till Donington now. An even stronger field than at Brands. 2x Ex BTCC 306's entered and a BTCC Race winner (Mike Jordan) in one of the Intergras, will be an interesting day.

We have some track time on Friday afternoon to try and sort out the poor balance and for me to learn the circuit. Only ever been there once as a spectator back in 2005

 

[Gray]

I will be coming down on Saturday to hold hands with Bomber..

But if you need any help etc. Please use and abuse me

 

[Sam@NP]

Please use and abuse me

oh eye

 

[Jonny1*2]

What time is the race? Might pop in on the way back from TDF.

 

[Jay Payne]

Quali 10:50
Race 16:00


Quite often speed up the day tho if it all goes smoothly so could be earlier

 

[Fred@BTM]

I think the front is 350kg each side and the rear is 125kg each side corner weighted
total 950kg's with driver and 3/4 tank of fuel.

What kit do you mean,AST's? yes fine.

no its not, fronts are "about" 280kg each
rears are "about" 180kg each

(i have the exact figures, but they're staying with me )

 

[Jonny1*2]

Depending how things go, it might be about 2ish. Quick dash up the m1. What's spectating like there? In or outfield?

 

[bomber]

Is that all you'll be holding Gray?

3 day weekend, one at donny and two bike training, I'm going to be destroyed come Monday night lol

 

[Black Phoenix]

Burp, nice to see that your car is still going great. Keep up the good work mate!

 

[Ollie82.]

Hope you guys have a good showing this weekend. I'd love to come up as i said to Tony on Friday, but we have a pretty busy weekend ahead.

Best of luck lads.

 

[daveski]

Gutted I'm away this weekend when you're at Donington.

 

[IcemanUK]

Pity im not in the UK or I would come watch the competition

 

[Silent_Scone]

good luck this weekend fellas

 

[Tony Hunter]

no its not, fronts are "about" 280kg each
rears are "about" 180kg each

(i have the exact figures, but they're staying with me )

Well I couldn't remember could I,but it is better anyway.Thanks

 

[Tony Hunter]

Thanks for all the support guys.

 

[Jay Payne]

Looking like another good day for the weather.


myweather2.com/Donington-Park-Circuit

 

[Tony Hunter]

Really.

 

[Tony Hunter]

I think the van,is either shrinking, or we are taking more and more stuff.Still got to leave room for all the sleeping bags and stuff yet.Ahhhhhh.

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

Good luck tomorrow. Keep me posted on how it goes

Me and Dave are aiming to arrive just after 9am on Saturday.

 

[Whiteley]

Looking forward to seeing the car tomorrow. I might pop back on Saturday too if I'm free. How much is entry?

 

[Tony Hunter]

Good luck tomorrow. Keep me posted on how it goes

Me and Dave are aiming to arrive just after 9am on Saturday.

9,thats a bit late,bacon rolls at 8am.

Looking forward to seeing the car tomorrow. I might pop back on Saturday too if I'm free. How much is entry?

Be good to see you,might be about a tenner.

 

[Jay Payne]

Forcast now says a small amount of rain tomorrow and rain off and on all day Saturday :dapprove:

 

[Gray]

It's been terrible rain for most of the day here guys....

But when the sun breaks out it's drying up pretty quick!

 

[Jay Payne]

Yea ive been down in Bristol all day and the same there. Chucks it down and then dries up quick

 

[Ollie82.]

Craner Curves in the wet? Just think Senna 1993 and you'll be reet.

 

[Gray]

Craners has to be flat out or nothing :approve:

 

[Sir_Dave]

Good luck this weekend guys!! I would have popped up but im in Cornwall seeing the family ...

 

[Alex H]

Good luck this weekend guys, I'd love to be there but sadly have work.

 

[Jonny1*2]

Good luck today guys. Can't make it now, but I'll defo make one meet this season

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

Cracking day again. Jay's race report will give more detail, but we qualified 11th then finished 6th! The car looked like it was handling awesome, and for once Jay and Tony sounded properly pleased with it.

We were lucky with the weather too, it pissed it down around midday, but it was sunshine for the race

All photos here: http://www.danfreemanphotography.com/2011/05/burpspeed-donnington-park/

I did get distracted by the Ferrari's between quali and the race, hence why there's quite a few pics in the gallery!

Might was well post a few here too

The downpour

The distractions....

The race...

Overall a great day out, hope the good fortune runs into the next race!

 

[Jonny1*2]

Nice one guys. Great result.

Dan I can appreciate the distraction. That fez is lovely :approve:

 

[Ollie82.]

I had heard that the lads pulled off a 6th place in an action packed race. Awesome job. Look forward to reading the write up!

 

[Gray]

Top day guys... Shame the race ended the way it did, the silver Clio had a right smack in the back end!

You seemed to be making good pace before that!

Thanks to Jay and Tony for the ticket to come and watch!

 

[Nick172Cup]

Indeed was a good day and glad that the cars starting to feel the way you guys want it! Great result given the strong field also!

Cheers for the help and advice again, much appreciated!

Cheers
Nick

 

[Tony Hunter]

No problem chaps,good to see everyone.It was a good day in the end.Well worth the testing me thinks.