UKGTL Season 13 Mini's -v- Escort's - Wick Island - Feb 11

[Legzy]

Well what can I say about that race that was interesting/fun? Err, not a lot.

Five drivers for a 50 minute race was always going to be painful

Think if this 'Mini Vs Escort' series is going to continue till December, we might want to look at changing something to encourage more people to attend.
For me, it was a decent enough track & even though I have no interest in driving a mini, the Escort was normal enough. So I can only think it was the race length? Maybe a 25 minute sprint would work better for a two car battle than an endurance distance?

[goldtop]

I hate to say this, but I just found both cars uninspiring when I tried them out. It's a shame as I enjoy the other GTL series and would usually be available to race on Mondays. And I like Minis 

There are some fantastic GTL mods......Opel Commodore 2800, BMW 2800CS for instance that would possibly make a good match 

[phspok]

REsults and replay posted.

I didn't get on with either car. After my 3rd spin into a wall I gave up and left.

[BillThomas]

Disappointed at turn out - would like to think it was kids half term rather than lack of interest.    I think the Mini was ideally suited to the track, thanks to Geoffers setup. 

New PBs all round.  Fluffed the start with too much wheel spin and went into T1 last.  Had various nibbles at Matt on lap I sorry for the nudge near end of lap.  Tried to overtake on T1 on lap 2, left braking too late and locked up putting 2 wheels on the grass and went straight across the track into the Armco damaging front end.    After that the car didn't handle right and I had a number of offs with handling getting progressively worse. I had some lovely full opposite lock slides on penultimate corner but after a couple of cut-track warning I pitted for repairs - nats c*** under 2 mins.  After that put the hammer down and had fun including new PB. 

Unlike some I enjoyed the night but then I love Minis - how about a Mini Series?

[BillThomas]

Well what can I say about that race that was interesting/fun? Err, not a lot.

Five drivers for a 50 minute race was always going to be painful

Think if this 'Mini Vs Escort' series is going to continue till December, we might want to look at changing something to encourage more people to attend.
For me, it was a decent enough track & even though I have no interest in driving a mini, the Escort was normal enough. So I can only think it was the race length? Maybe a 25 minute sprint would work better for a two car battle than an endurance distance?

With reverse grid order? Drove in a Sunday morning Nz/Aus League when I had a poor broadband connection.  Only problem is someone who screws up early in Race 1 doesn't want to hang around for 15 to 20 mins for their second chance. 

[M Cinderby]

  As I said earlier I tried to join on a number of occasions and failed. I had down loaded all the necessary files so figured things were going pear shaped and opted for "World Of Tanks" instead!!  I had a feeling as it had gone 8pm the turn out would be poor. I am willing to support all GTL events and I like the Escort RS1600 but the Mini and I have never seen eye to eye.  BUT I would still race and support the championship and make up the numbers. 

  I'll Be Back 

[SpecialKS]

Surprising, unexpected and rare result for me here
due to lack on turnout 
But liked the track and the Mini on this track 

CU next time