VW Golf VR6 Race Car, 2009 Brands Pics & Vids p10

pascal77uk · 25th April 08, 01:19

As some of might know I am racing in the Welsh Sports Car Championship 2008 at Pembrey and Anglesea this year. Held over 7 events each containing 3 action packed races per weekend.

A bit of info on the series, it has had a major revamp this year aiming more towards saloon’s rather than specialist sports cars ie: Jade’s and Radicals by imposing a 60sec minimum lap time. This has encouraged many racers to bring out their saloons and enter in this up and coming race series.

Racing is split into 4 classes A,B,C,D. Im in class C over 2ltr and turbo’d class, A is up to 1600, B up to 2ltr and D, Touring cars and specials, to be very brief.

Here are a few pics from saturday's racing on a wet track with light rain.

Back in the rain again

Bouncing off the curbs in the wet

More pics from Sundays 2 races to follow and some race reports as well

GVK · 25th April 08, 07:33

Got some grip to be 3 wheeling in the wet Mike :)

Looks good fun, nice variety of machinery too.

RIP-MK3 · 25th April 08, 08:34

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Originally Posted by GVK

Got some grip to be 3 wheeling in the wet Mike :)

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I was thinking that!! must be a pretty sorted chassis..... more pics please!!!

how did you get on results wise?

fthaimike · 25th April 08, 09:05

When's the next race mate?

pascal77uk · 25th April 08, 17:57

Hi Mike my next race weekend is in May on the 10th and 11th.

I had a good start to the season Qualifying in 12th and finishing 8th in the first race, 9th in the 2nd race and 7th in the 3rd race. Scoring 20 championship points and picking up 2 trophys for x2 3rd in class finishes, the other was 4th in class.

The car is well sorted, it is set up by Dave Turner and myself. We have got it about right at the moment it feels really settled on the Pembrey circuit a joy to drive. We have some new developments for the next race so the car is constantly evolving and so is the driver.
TBH the car is a proven package and has won the VW cup in the past and we are just fine tuning it atm. The car has recieved a full engine, drive train and chassis rebuild last year. So she's fresh and better than ever, back to her former glory

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Links to the full race report and tables are as follows.

Full race Report

http://www.wrda.co.uk/2008_news/pemb...9_apr_2008.htm

Results table and class tables

http://www.wrda.co.uk/2008_news/2008...p_overall_.htm

http://www.wrda.co.uk/2008_news/2008...p_class_po.htm

I am waiting on a CD form a press photograher who was at the circuit for Sunday's photo's. As soon get them i will post them up

Dicky Retardo · 25th April 08, 18:00

whats it like keeping up with the v-tec's then? i imagine there in your class????

pascal77uk · 25th April 08, 18:15

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Originally Posted by OxFoRd Ed....GTI

whats it like keeping up with the v-tec's then? i imagine there in your class????

The V tec's are in class B as the are under 2ltr im in C with the Big boys 4x4 cosworth's with fiberglass panels, Porsche 911 turbo's as the car is 2900cc It doesent really reflect how quick the car is just engine size.

TBH the Vtec's have the same power as me and are 60 Kilo's lighter with Independent rear suspension, which makes them a excellent handling car.I made up 2.5 sec's on my Dry lap times over the weekend as im still learning the track. A lot of the Honda racers are local lads who have a huge amount of knowledge of the circuit. The pics are from the first race and by the end of the weekend i was as quick if not quicker than them, if you look at the lap times.

TBH Im just really happy to be out there and not to worried about results and who is quicker. All the lads are great sportsmen and i enjoy racing with them. My main aim this year is to learn my racecraft and have fun

2dubnick · 25th April 08, 18:28

Good stuff, Im hoping to do some racing in a mk2 golf 16v on carbs in 2009 but will prob be 2010 by the time I get myself and the car sorted. With only an estimated 180bhp and a complete amature driver I wont be competitive but will defantly enjoy myself.

jamesa · 25th April 08, 20:05

Well done, a great start

Is Christian Evans running his white Mk1 this year ?

Chris Eyre · 25th April 08, 23:23

I do like the two-and-a-half wheels picture!

Looks like a good series - glad you're enjoying it

Crispy 8V · 26th April 08, 09:08

car looks good, let me know when your around Anglesea, i'm 1 hr 15 away

pascal77uk · 26th April 08, 15:47

We are at Anglesea the same time as the ring trip unfortunately.

16valver · 26th April 08, 19:47

So are you not going to make the ring trip then Mike?

Car looks excellent, certainly looks very well set up with some good grip.

fthaimike · 26th April 08, 20:18

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Originally Posted by pascal77uk

Hi Mike my next race weekend is in May on the 10th and 11th.

If that's Pembrey and not Anglesea that weekend i could pop along & watch.

I think the Castle Combe championship is on the bank holiday monday 5th (Husqvarna Springtime Raceday) so could go to your race on the weekend.

Do you race on the Sat or the Sun or even both?

Cheers Mike

pascal77uk · 27th April 08, 14:19

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Originally Posted by jamesa2

Well done, a great start

Is Christian Evans running his white Mk1 this year ?

Hi james, Christian isnt running this year, im the only VW in the championship. I was trying the get Chris down with his mk1 for a race or two as well. Its a really good race series, ive been made to feel at home in Wales the locals are very friendly.

pascal77uk · 27th April 08, 14:21

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Originally Posted by fthaimike

Quote:

Originally Posted by pascal77uk

Hi Mike my next race weekend is in May on the 10th and 11th.

If that's Pembrey and not Anglesea that weekend i could pop along & watch.

I think the Castle Combe championship is on the bank holiday monday 5th (Husqvarna Springtime Raceday) so could go to your race on the weekend.

Do you race on the Sat or the Sun or even both?

Cheers Mike

Mike, we are at pembrey for that one and race both saturday and sunday, qualifying and 1 race on sat then 2 races on sunday. Which makes for a very busy and exciting weekend.

badger5 · 27th April 08, 14:21

got sent an invite for this from steve burns (combes events director)
tempted, once i've finished the rebuild.
hmmmm slicks...

pascal77uk · 27th April 08, 14:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by 16valver

So are you not going to make the ring trip then Mike?

Car looks excellent, certainly looks very well set up with some good grip.

It looks like i might be tied up with this race series at the moment. Ive been buying parts for the jetta ready for the trip but all depnds on how things pan out.

TBH i will be very gutted to miss the trip this year and when we were planning it i did vote on a altenative date but as its down to the majority vote i couldnt do much about it.

Thanks for the comments on the car too, we are running very high poundage springs which makes the car handle like a go kart. But as they say grip is all to do with tyre pressure

pascal77uk · 27th April 08, 14:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by badger5

got sent an invite for this from steve burns (combes events director)
tempted, once i've finished the rebuild.
hmmmm slicks...

Bill definatly come over, Pembrey is a awsome track i love it, a lot more technical than coombe and we need some more VAG equipment out there as there is loads of sorted honda's. I love slicks and wouldnt want to drive on anything else now, if you can fit 235/610/17 slicks under the arches then i have a spare set for sale at a cheap price just done 1 15 min session.

Apparently coombe has a huge waithing list at the moment too and sounds like its booked up all season already. I spoke to the chap with the Ignis and he is 12th on the waiting list for the bank holiday race and he booked up ages ago

jamesa · 27th April 08, 15:59

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Hi james, Christian isnt running this year, im the only VW in the championship. I was trying the get Chris down with his mk1 for a race or two as well. Its a really good race series, ive been made to feel at home in Wales the locals are very friendly.

Agreed, was my local track ... remember the series kicking off and whilst I`ve driven it many times never got round to actually competing there.

It`s certainly worth a visit - Cymru am Byth !

badger5 · 27th April 08, 18:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by pascal77uk

Quote:

Originally Posted by badger5

got sent an invite for this from steve burns (combes events director)
tempted, once i've finished the rebuild.
hmmmm slicks...

Bill definatly come over, Pembrey is a awsome track i love it, a lot more technical than coombe and we need some more VAG equipment out there as there is loads of sorted honda's. I love slicks and wouldnt want to drive on anything else now, if you can fit 235/610/17 slicks under the arches then i have a spare set for sale at a cheap price just done 1 15 min session.

Apparently coombe has a huge waithing list at the moment too and sounds like its booked up all season already. I spoke to the chap with the Ignis and he is 12th on the waiting list for the bank holiday race and he booked up ages ago

crikey! combes wating list is madness... I am paid up for the year, so far have got entries automatically, although I've pulled 2 of them so far. (maybe a 3rd)

My arches are phat now front (as you know) and rear now also. I would think those slicks would fit onto my rims fine.

lemme know how much and what make they are mike.. cheers fella.

pascal77uk · 28th April 08, 23:33

Some more pics of the 2nd and 3rd race in no particular order

pascal77uk · 28th April 08, 23:44

pascal77uk · 28th April 08, 23:53

velly_16v_cab · 29th April 08, 07:15

great photos., looks like your really having fun there :)

25th April 08, 01:19	#1
pascal77uk Paid Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: On the grid Posts: 2,436	VW Golf VR6 Race Car, 2009 Brands Pics & Vids p10 As some of might know I am racing in the Welsh Sports Car Championship 2008 at Pembrey and Anglesea this year. Held over 7 events each containing 3 action packed races per weekend. A bit of info on the series, it has had a major revamp this year aiming more towards saloon’s rather than specialist sports cars ie: Jade’s and Radicals by imposing a 60sec minimum lap time. This has encouraged many racers to bring out their saloons and enter in this up and coming race series. Racing is split into 4 classes A,B,C,D. Im in class C over 2ltr and turbo’d class, A is up to 1600, B up to 2ltr and D, Touring cars and specials, to be very brief. Here are a few pics from saturday's racing on a wet track with light rain. Back in the rain again Bouncing off the curbs in the wet More pics from Sundays 2 races to follow and some race reports as well __________________ Polycarbonate Windows Last edited by pascal77uk; 1st November 09 at 22:44.

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pascal77uk Paid Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: On the grid Posts: 2,436	Hi Mike my next race weekend is in May on the 10th and 11th. I had a good start to the season Qualifying in 12th and finishing 8th in the first race, 9th in the 2nd race and 7th in the 3rd race. Scoring 20 championship points and picking up 2 trophys for x2 3rd in class finishes, the other was 4th in class. The car is well sorted, it is set up by Dave Turner and myself. We have got it about right at the moment it feels really settled on the Pembrey circuit a joy to drive. We have some new developments for the next race so the car is constantly evolving and so is the driver. TBH the car is a proven package and has won the VW cup in the past and we are just fine tuning it atm. The car has recieved a full engine, drive train and chassis rebuild last year. So she's fresh and better than ever, back to her former glory . Links to the full race report and tables are as follows. Full race Report http://www.wrda.co.uk/2008_news/pemb...9_apr_2008.htm Results table and class tables http://www.wrda.co.uk/2008_news/2008...p_overall_.htm http://www.wrda.co.uk/2008_news/2008...p_class_po.htm I am waiting on a CD form a press photograher who was at the circuit for Sunday's photo's. As soon get them i will post them up __________________ Polycarbonate Windows Last edited by pascal77uk; 25th April 08 at 18:01.

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