We had a total of eight drivers turn up for our 349th event for our Kitbash, Vintage Sports GT and Vintage Sports Prototype class races. Ramesh again honoured us with his attendance, bringing along his always extremely well prepared cars which he shared primarily with Luke. Other drivers in attendance included Peter, Steve, Warren, Keith and myself, all hoping to put in some good driving and come out with top three podium results.
Qualifying showed that Ram would be in a dominant position, however the rest of the field expected some close competition amongst the group and so it turned out, with some interesting and surprising race placings. Unfortunately, Peter had to leave after the first round of races, however Keith stepped in to take his place, allowing us to have all races fully subscribed.
There were a number of the regular de-slots and collisions, however I experienced an unusual one in the second VSPR race when the right vertical front axle holder broke on my Ferrari P4, causing the axle to extract itself with one wheel still attached, whilst the other rolled off into the scenery. I thought that I'd have to retire from the race, but Ram suggested running it without the front axle, which I did and actually finished in second place. Immediately after the race, Steve correctly protested my driving the car without the front axle and I realised that he was right to point out that the car was not legal without front axle and wheels. So the car was classified a non-finisher, placing last in the race results.
Despite my personal problem with the Ferrari, it again was a great evening of close and enjoyable FRC racing.
Pictures from the event:
FRC's new Coca-Cola fridge, courtesy Peter:
Checking for excessive downforce:
Ramesh's cars:
Steve's cars:
My cars:
Trackside activity:
Steve at workbench:
Practice and testing:
Boardroom meeting:
The Results
Kitbash
Kitbash race 1 grid - Ramesh/Mazd RX7; Steve/Mustang GT350; Gordon/VW Golf; Luke/Mercedes Benz; Peter/Zakspeed Escort; Warren/Nissan 400Z:
Computer Kitbash race 1 results:
Kitbash race 2 grid - Ramesh/Mazda RX7; Gordon/VW Golf; Luke/Mercedes Benz; Steve/Mustang GT350; Warren/Zakspeed Escort; Keith/Corvette Stingray:
Computer Kitbash race 2 results:
Kitbash Race Action:
Vintage Sports GT
Vintage Sports GT race 1 grid - Ramesh/De Tomaso Pantera; Luke/De Tomaso Pantera; Gordon/Cobra Daytona; Steve/Porsche 914/6; Warren/Porsche 911S; Peter/Porsche 911S:
Computer Vintage Sports GT race 1 results:
Vintage Sports GT race 2 grid - Ramesh/De Tomaso Pantera; Luke/De Tomaso Pantera; Steve/Porsche 914/6; Warren/Porsche 911S; Gordon/Cobra Daytona; Keith/Porsche 911 Turbo:
Computer Vintage Sports GT race 2 results:
Vintage Sports GT Race Action:
Vintage Sports Prototype
Vintage Sports Prototype race 1 grid - Ramesh/Ford GT MkIV; Gordon/Ferrari P4; Steve/Lola T70 MkIII; Peter/Lola T70 MkIII; Warren/Ferrari 512M; Luke/Ford GT40:
Computer Vintage Sports Prototype race 1 results:
Vintage Sports Prototype race 2 grid - Ramesh/Ford GT MkIV; Gordon/Ferrari P4; Steve/Lola T70 MkIII; Luke/Ford GT40; Warren/Ford GT40; Keith/Ford GT40:
Computer Vintage Sports Prototype race 2 results:
Vintage Sports Prototype Race Action:
Overall Results
(How this is computed: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=393)
Diversity Award
The diversity award goes to Warren driving five different cars at the event.
Total Championship Points for 2025 (total of each drivers top fifteen points-scoring days):
Congratulations to the winners.
Next event's classes: To be announced.
See you on the circuit...
Gordon
Total / 4 Points 
