FERRARI formula classic

• Gary may be half decent at the wheel but when it comes to remembering to bring the tickets .... In fact - are cracks starting to appear ? At day's end the Culvers were at a loss to know where the tow van keys were ! Perhaps it was the heat....

• Tris Simpson had entered his 308 and reported for duty as instructed. However his ignition cut-out, which is supposed to stop a running engine, didn't and he failed scrutineering. This is not a simple thing to fix and the best minds in the paddock had no solution so he was an unfortunate non starter.
  
  
• Smokin' 328s were everywhere on raceday and everyone waited for the first engine to go pop, but luckily it turned out to be just a spate of over-filled sumps. Even after emptying some oil out after qualifying Poggie's 328 was still chucking the stuff out in the race like a good 'un.
  
  
• The main sponsors, Ferrari Classic Parts, had sent along their truck again with a super display of goodies for the older Ferrari. Their storeroom is a treasure trove of pre-348 stuff but at the moment the future location of all these parts is still to be decided - part of the legacy of the Ferrari UK sale by Inchcape. It would be a real shame if it all disappeared to Italy.

• Hotel rooms and B&Bs were hard to find in the Snetterton area and it turned out that both Meatloaf and Status Quo had nearby concerts that week-end. Many classic racers arrived the day before and took in the Britcar event on Saturday as spectators. With hindsight it would have been a great event for a Saturday night paddock party. The social side is very important to our lot so maybe on another occasion ? Maybe Castle Combe?

• There was good support from the local Area Group with a display of lovely cars which were most welcome. However there must be ways of getting non racing members and Area Groups more involved in our racing activities. All ideas welcome.

  
  

  It was really hot, and Stuart tries not to wilt before the off	Senior experienced citizens ...	......young talented lad. Guess who won the race?

  
  

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Jim n'Janet's caf was a welcome watering hole for all the Ferrari lot

Newcomer Stuart Burrage explains where it all happened

Smoker 1: Everingham

Smoker 2 : Pogson

pics by Simon Cooke & CMdigicams