Firm info about dates please

[The White Lady]

Dear All,

Ok, most of the fans have wandered away from this forum because it now seems to be somehwere for the teams to banter. You seem to be finding it a pretty good wheeze to dangling your hook and bait for those few of us that are left with your little snippets of 'There's something really good to come' and similar from Gasman and racing59 to name a couple, with Duane assuring us there is going to be a busy couple of months. 'We know lots of things but we can't tell you'. All very reminiscent of the new cars we kept hearing about that never quite made it to the grid, but still we hung on in there, happy to part with our cash to support you racers and try and help the series grow. Unfortunately I start to get the feeling that actually most of the folk on the forum now aren't much interested in the fans - it's a bit of a team club these days.

Situation now is that I'm still prepared to support what I can (both SCSA and Pickups), I was planning to go to the Powernights, but now it seems they're gone. So, it's back to the weekend calendar.

The problem now is that the willing fans need information so that we can try and be free to support you, but Church rota's are being planned and I can't say when I'm not available so I won't have any choice about which sundays are free, holidays need booking, visits to relatives etc etc - On behalf of the remaining fans who look at the forum - any idea when we might get some concrete information please? Pretty please?

Thank you.

[Nick Brad]

By the end of this week, Duane should be made the announcement.

I know how frustrating it is for everyone, it is for us as well as we're trying to sort out and put on the best possible show for the fans, (who are still by far the most important element to V8 Trophy,) but it is hard for Duane and co as the racing establishment isn't exactly on our side and no one gets paid to do this full time.

[Dave17]

I know how frustrating it is for everyone, it is for us as well as we're trying to sort out and put on the best possible show for the fans, (who are still by far the most important element to V8 Trophy,) .

The fan base, which was dwindleing last season could well be virtually non existant this.

[norfolk fan]

There are still fans here, but i do agree with the views of White Lady. We still keep looking hoping for positive info. - but maybe not as often as before.

Still, fingers crossed........

[Nick Brad]

The fan base, which was dwindleing last season could well be virtually non existant this.

I too worry about that, but unfortunately I don't have the power to do anything about it. All I can do is ask for people to wait just a little while longer until Duane finalises and releases the plans and dates, we never made the decision to leave Rockingham, it was made for us.

[Duane]

if i could i would, comes to mind.

Feb 1st is my self impossed deadline, hopefully before, all will become clear very soon and to why it has taken so long, things have changed in the last two weeks as such the dates we were looking at earlier in the month are now history...............Frustratingly Exciting also comes to mind !!!!!!!!

Duane

[Gasman#99]

if i could i would, comes to mind.

Feb 1st is my self impossed deadline, hopefully before, all will become clear very soon and to why it has taken so long, things have changed in the last two weeks as such the dates we were looking at earlier in the month are now history...............Frustratingly Exciting also comes to mind !!!!!!!!

Duane
Ive just wet me self!!

[Nick Brad]

Frustratingly frustrating comes to mind for me. (Ask Rob why cos I can't let the cat out of the bag here.)

[racing59]

Because the pencil isn't dry yet!
And the tippex bottle is still having a good shake, just in case.

[PitMarshal]

It's frustrating for me as well. Most marshals simply can't wait until March to finalise our calendars. I'm still holding out hope that by some fluke I may have picked out meetings where SCSA are likely to appear. If I haven't, it's going to be a pain trying to re-juggle commitments.

[hmmm - donuts]

The fan base, which was dwindleing last season could well be virtually non existant this.

Despite not having posted for a while, I'm still very much a fan - and as in previous years I will get to as many SCSA meetings as possible. Part of the reason for not posting recently is that so many postings lately have been somewhat negative or have degenerated into negativity and that's not a trip I want to get involved in. Hopfully new circuits will mean bring SCSA to the attention of new audiences, and will gain new fans. As much as I loved watching SCSA on the oval, I always felt that racing exclusively at one circuit was a limiting factor in attracting a fan base, and that attendance would be limited to a hard core of fans who would be prepared to travel quite some distance (in my case from Sussex), and locals. So I reckon more circuits can only be a good thing.

Also, heartfelt thanks to all those who have been working to keep the series going.

Regards

[Nick Brad]

Because the pencil isn't dry yet!
And the tippex bottle is still having a good shake, just in case.

My frustrations are only minor and to do with what we've lost, not with what we're gaining which is definately good. If both could be accomodated in some fashion then I'd be as happy as a monkey in a banana tree.

[Yung]

Would be nice if its running all over Europe.......eg,
Rockingham/Brands, England
Pembrey, WALES!!!
Knockhill, Scotland,
Mondello, Ireland,
Lausitz, Germany.
That's 5 already! How about being supports for the new Speedcar series in Asia too??

Just a thought! Think positive! ;)

[Reynard]

Ideally I'd like to know the dates too - need to know what I'm doing regarding photography and also it's frustrating not being able to plan much beyond mid-march. I have several stewarding engagements at cat shows waiting on race dates.

[racing59]

How about being Speedcar-UK!!

No need to get sand in your toes, and you can watch the race having a beer/wine/short without the threat of being arrested and flogged.

No need to have put up with tropical humidity, temperatures, and nasty johnny foreigner diseases requiring equally horrid innoculations.

No need to queue in airports for hours and hours making sure that you don't have any bottles bigger than 100ml (even though you can buy 3litre ones in the depature lounge!).

You can come and watch us at British circuits. Where the sun always shines (you can't see it for the cloud and rain!), and the wind off the north sea is actually just above freezing, and generally below force 9.

Yahey!

Yes, we're going international. We're going to the other side of London!
Ethnic Hamshirians, and Men of Kent, be prepared to be wowwed by the thunder that is coming.

(am I talking this up a bit...???)

One winner, forty two losers..... (slap!), sorry, wrong script.

I shall stop now, before I dig the hole any bigger.

[english4ever]

ARRRGGHHHHHHHH don't mention speedcar!!! I am looking forward to hear the sound of Thunder again where ever we may go!!!

[The Pits!]

Most marshals simply can't wait until March to finalise our calendars. ... it's going to be a pain trying to re-juggle commitments.

How true. I have been Chief Pit for SCSA(etc) and Deputy to Dave (ahhh, Dave & Sue... remember them?) for many years now, and need to know dates ASAP.

I realise the difficulty, but at least give me a clue so I can pencil in the dates - if they aren't already booked.

When you are as sort after as 'moi' then it's "first come first served" I afraid - or make me an offer I can't refuse :)

[kjb]

sort after, mmm must give you a gold star next time out eh!

[Dave17]

No need to get sand in your toes, and you can watch the race having a beer/wine/short without the threat of being arrested and flogged.



Asia, not Middle East. I do belive there's a nice new track in Thailand just down the road from Pattaya!!!
(damn, the nearest they go is Sepang)

[racing59]

Asia, not Middle East. I do belive there's a nice new track in Thailand just down the road from Pattaya!!!
(damn, the nearest they go is Sepang)

Ahh Thailand. Fabulous. Malaria drugs, ladyboys, Gary Glitter on tour, and Saville Row suits with the very latest fabric for £30 ready by dinner from the tailor at the Grand Hotel in Bangkok.

Bearing in mind that Speedcar spends 60% of it's time in the Middle East, with Dubai, and Bahrain taking three of the five dates.

Just a shame that you can't take Concorde to Bahrain anymore.

Rob.

[Gasman]

Dear All,

Ok, most of the fans have wandered away from this forum because it now seems to be somehwere for the teams to banter. You seem to be finding it a pretty good wheeze to dangling your hook and bait for those few of us that are left with your little snippets of 'There's something really good to come' and similar from Gasman and racing59 to name a couple.....

I think you mean "Gasman#99" rather than my good self "Gasman".

I've spent years reading those sort of comments with increasing frustration, but they're not my style at all.

Just thought that I should put the record straight, thanks.

[Gasman#99]

Yes me, sorry.

[kjb]

weheeey a convetion of gasmen LOL

[roys1]

if i could i would, comes to mind.

Feb 1st is my self impossed deadline,

Duane

Could today be the day Duane... We are all watching with facinating anticipation.... :s pin: :s pinhead:

[Dave17]

/\ /\ What he says/\ /\

[Duane]

its like trying to get blood out of a stone.........

[roys1]

its like trying to get blood out of a stone.........

So are you ready to spill the blood .. sorry BEANS yet Duane...
we are still waiting..

[timtime]

Patience is a virtue
Catch it if you can
Sometimes found in team men
But seldom in a fan

[english4ever]

yeah come on Duane!!!!!

[ASCAR24/7/365.5]

Patience is a virtue
Catch it if you can
Sometimes found in team men
But seldom in a fan

hey tim, completely off topic, i just read your signature, turbo is a good friend of mine, ive known him for years!.....how so u know him/ sponsor him?

adam

[Duane]

sorry, nearly there, just waiting on one more little thing !!!!

[roys1]

just waiting on one more little thing !!!!

We all are dear.... LOL LOL

could you give us anything you have nearly ready... some need to try to keep dates free....

[Gasman#99]

sorry, nearly there, just waiting on one more little thing !!!!
Yes, mandy told us, ha ha

[Nick Brad]

Let's just say, what we have now is much better then what the plans were a month or so ago, (which can be found by browsing through this forum).

As soon as Duane has finished up he'll give everyone a reason to jump back on the V8 Trophy bandwagon.

[darknessrock]

As soon as Duane has finished up he'll give everyone a reason to jump back on the V8 Trophy bandwagon.

I for one never jumped off!!!

[Gasman#99]

so so close to the edge.

[Duane]

ok all done, the dates were finalised tonight at around 8.45, they have been passed onto filray to be placed on the web site, he is out having a few drinks, so it may be the morning now. sorry

Duane

[Nick Brad]

I could throttle you sometimes Duane lol.

Ah well, all the pressure's now passed onto Ray's shoulders, should make him feel good. :laugh:

[Dave17]

Will Ascar be on the ovals this year? What circuits will they visit? The answer can now be reveiled........................(anticipated pause)................................... but first..................lets go to a break!!!

BALLROCKS!!!!!

I've just about had enough of this........and so has the other ASCAR fan.

[Duane]

Dave, would you rather me just say nothing, i hope to be seeing you soon.

Duane

[Nick Brad]

Dave, the dates are now in and I for one am delighted. Thanks Duane for all your hard work, (and John,) you've done us proud once again. Any chance of us visiting 1 powernights meeting though as I think that could bring some extra publicity for the series, even if it's not counted as part of the 2008 series.

[Nick Brad]

One thing I would like to say to the downers, it's the 2nd of february, we have a large grids of cars, a full race schedule, what more do you want? When was the last time the V8 Trophy was in such good shape by this time of year?

[Abo]

we have a large grids of cars

Who so far has declared their intentions?

[Nick Brad]

Well, most of the usual subjects from Trophy should be on track, together with what's always good grids for VSRs, then throw in all the Eurocars into the mix, I'd be shocked if there's grids of less than 30 this year at any of the events.

[foxystoat]

Do they all race on track together then , in 3 different classes or something ?

[english4ever]

Yep!! should be fun!!

[Abo]

Hey english4ever, you've someway to go yet. I'm on 6 points; 1 for insulting another member, 2 for an insensitive post and 3 for spamming an advert...

[Filray]

ok all done, the dates were finalised tonight at around 8.45, they have been passed onto filray to be placed on the web site, he is out having a few drinks, so it may be the morning now. sorry

Duane


Website updated at 2am despite far too many bottles of wine

Regards
Ray

[english4ever]

Hey english4ever, you've someway to go yet. I'm on 6 points; 1 for insulting another member, 2 for an insensitive post and 3 for spamming an advert...

Oh bugger!!! i thought i was in for a chance of winning!!! Kev aint far off you in points!!

[Abo]

Oh bugger!!! i thought i was in for a chance of winning!!! Kev aint far off you in points!!

Well Kev's a ****! Joking, just trying for another point ;)