Comments on: Formula Ford: Brands Hatch Review http://www.number66.net/formula-ford-brands-hatch-review/ Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:05:39 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Martin Galpin http://www.number66.net/formula-ford-brands-hatch-review/comment-page-1/#comment-4262 Martin Galpin Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:40:13 +0000 http://www.number66.net/?p=708#comment-4262 @Alan - We had considered this. However, on the Kent engine it needs to be set on the dyno and so as Carroll Smith says, you shouldn't have to check your ignition timing because if the timing is not correct, you need to find another engine builder. Of course, that doesn't mean it's not correct! @Dominic - It was unfortunate to have ended like that. I wish you the best for Mondello Park. I would think you must be feeling pretty confident in Ireland? @Alan – We had considered this. However, on the Kent engine it needs to be set on the dyno and so as Carroll Smith says, you shouldn’t have to check your ignition timing because if the timing is not correct, you need to find another engine builder. Of course, that doesn’t mean it’s not correct!

@Dominic – It was unfortunate to have ended like that. I wish you the best for Mondello Park. I would think you must be feeling pretty confident in Ireland?

]]> By: Alan Forster http://www.number66.net/formula-ford-brands-hatch-review/comment-page-1/#comment-4261 Alan Forster Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:29:53 +0000 http://www.number66.net/?p=708#comment-4261 Hi Martin Really gutted for you, you must have some better luck coming your way soon. Just a thought, I have experienced the same problem on a couple of race cars and the two problems (lack of power and overheating) were both related. The issue was the iginition timing not being correct (not necessarily static but also related to ignition advance) which caused it to be too far advanced (so not pinking hence it wasn't immediately obvious it was ignition). Definately sounds the same to me, might be worth a shot. Best of luck. Alan Hi Martin

Really gutted for you, you must have some better luck coming your way soon.

Just a thought, I have experienced the same problem on a couple of race cars and the two problems (lack of power and overheating) were both related. The issue was the iginition timing not being correct (not necessarily static but also related to ignition advance) which caused it to be too far advanced (so not pinking hence it wasn’t immediately obvious it was ignition). Definately sounds the same to me, might be worth a shot.

Best of luck.

Alan

]]> By: Dominic Malvern http://www.number66.net/formula-ford-brands-hatch-review/comment-page-1/#comment-4259 Dominic Malvern Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:43:22 +0000 http://www.number66.net/?p=708#comment-4259 Martin, I am truly sorry for your misfortune this weekend; I know you and your team work hard and it would be nice to see your results reflecting that. We are not actually contesting the Midland South championship, only the National so have no reason to begridge you success in that competition. The inevitable championship coming together as you put it was unfortunately down to a desperate manouvere on the part of Rory Butcher who was frustrated at not being able to pass Scott despite his obvious superior engine performance. He also attempted to pass Scott around the outside at Paddock by using the "old circuit" beyonnd the white line which had been outlawed by the officials as a black flag offence but no punishment was handed out. Nor was it for the offence that caused the coming together which we have on video which clearly shows Rory taking to the grass at Graham Hill bend in an attempt to pass Scott, losing control, spinning and hitting the rear of Scotts car as a result of that spin. Amazingly although receiving a severe reprimand for the offence no time penalty was administred so he retained the advantage he gained unfairly over Scott by finishing third with Scott in 4th. The officials (MSA Steward & Clerk of Course were less than helpful towards us!) We wish you luck at Mallory if you do it. I haven't looked at the M/S points situation but perhaps a class championship title is achievable even if overall honours have slipped beyond reach? Best of luck Dominic Martin,

I am truly sorry for your misfortune this weekend; I know you and your team work hard and it would be nice to see your results reflecting that. We are not actually contesting the Midland South championship, only the National so have no reason to begridge you success in that competition.

The inevitable championship coming together as you put it was unfortunately down to a desperate manouvere on the part of Rory Butcher who was frustrated at not being able to pass Scott despite his obvious superior engine performance. He also attempted to pass Scott around the outside at Paddock by using the “old circuit” beyonnd the white line which had been outlawed by the officials as a black flag offence but no punishment was handed out. Nor was it for the offence that caused the coming together which we have on video which clearly shows Rory taking to the grass at Graham Hill bend in an attempt to pass Scott, losing control, spinning and hitting the rear of Scotts car as a result of that spin. Amazingly although receiving a severe reprimand for the offence no time penalty was administred so he retained the advantage he gained unfairly over Scott by finishing third with Scott in 4th. The officials (MSA Steward & Clerk of Course were less than helpful towards us!)

We wish you luck at Mallory if you do it. I haven’t looked at the M/S points situation but perhaps a class championship title is achievable even if overall honours have slipped beyond reach?

Best of luck

Dominic

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