DJMC Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I see the PH meet is at Santa Pod next weekend: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=229&t=1580992 Anyone fancy it? I used to race there in the 80's and attended when Sammy Miller did the 1/4 mile in a time of 3.58 seconds at 386.26 mph in his rocket car, Vanishing Point. You can race another car for an extra £30 (unlimited runs). Still plenty of room in the 1500 capacity: http://www.pistonheads.com/calendar/event.asp?i=57327 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilCS Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Taking the 981 down the drag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMC Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 40 minutes ago, PhilCS said: Taking the 981 down the drag? I would, for old times sake, but what puts me off is the other driver's skill and the condition of their car. It may seem odd to worry about straight line racing, but strange things happen to minds and mechanicals when put under the stress and scrutiny of a heads up race, being watched by a crowd. I've seen plenty of side swiping collisions during my years in the sport. So I think I'd just watch the "odd" pairings and surprise victories on the track, and mooch about some amongst the (currently) 500+ cars attending. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMC Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) Wow! Just found, for the first time, film of me racing in the 80's! In the right hand lane... 12:47, here: https://youtu.be/bWPbQd8fG-o 7:14, here: ...and that's my Mini Metro following me down the strip. Edited March 29, 2016 by DJMC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Beanoir™ Posted March 29, 2016 Founder Share Posted March 29, 2016 I can't make it, I'm at the PH Tours meet and it's my Dad's birthday... Still never been to Santa Pod! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twopointnine Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 8 hours ago, DJMC said: Wow! Just found, for the first time, film of me racing in the 80's! In the right hand lane... Interesting clips, thanks. Was that a 1960s TVR Griffith/Grantura at the beginning of the second link? It appeared to have tail lights matching those of the Mk1 Cortina it was up against. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMC Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 So, who's going??? 1/ DJMC (joining the Midlands convoy). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMC Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 A few pics from SPR today: https://flic.kr/s/aHskueMRPz Apart from a 911 Turbo S at 11.5 seconds for the 1/4 mile, the most impressive car was a mapped S3, posting late 11 second runs consistently. It blew away the Mustang 5.0L; 458; M5s; well EVERYTHING else! 981 Cayman S did 13.3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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