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Quick question for the hillclimb series...

Is the SVD class pretty competitive?

I've never heard of SVD (but I'm relatively new to this) - When I was racing the GTR, I was in SV and was under the impression that if I did too many mods, I would go into another class, I suspected Super Sedan, but never did any mods to find out.

If you were doing local club events, only 4wd cars go in SV i.e. EVO's. WRX's and GTR's and non 4wd like my GTST goes into Type 2 over 3001 (x1.7 for turbo).

I'll have to check what class you would be in for a state level, unless Neil knows???

Come down and warm up on our little track, bring Neil with you cos he has to look at the track before the state round next year and if you want to take this further, let the speed weekend be a warm up for Round 1 & 2 of the state round which is also at Bathurst on 7-8 March (a day each doing Esses and Mountain Straight).

You can register for the series on Neils link and nominate a number - I should be able to give you some hints on available numbers if you need help.

Last weekend at Bathurst was so much fun that I didn't want it to end.

Chubbs <-- sorry, but I love that nickname :D especially when its the pot calling the kettle black :P

I know this is a double post, but not sure which thread you are watching

I'm getting a formal response from the Chairman of NSW Hillclimb Championships for your category. His first initial thought was SV, but when I explained that they couldn't possibly "fairly" compete with 4wd Evos. WRX's and GTR's, he offered to investigate Improved Production and get back to me... keep watching this space.

Official results are up - There has been a change in 3rd position for the Outright Ladies, it appears that Pauline Graham is the correct 3rd place winner.

http://www.blcc.com.au/dmdocuments/results%20list.pdf No matter how many times I look at this list... Neil is still soft *ducks*

Okay Sweety,,,I'll bite,,2nd for me in a class I shouldn't be in is cool. I must have upset them running almost twice there weight and still getting 2nd. :P:bunny::bunny:

You finished 8th in your class that you should be in. :banana::D:D

I think Nicole should have won the ladies award. :D:D:D...What the hell is a "Ladies Award Anyway???".

Those offical results show Howell first,,,Grumley 2nd and Westy 3rd,,,.Ha Ha,,,I just worked it out,,,those are Saturdays,,,post Sundays baby.

My paperwork shows Westy at a 21.73,,,Howell at 22.11 and Grumley at 22.33. ROFLMAO.

Now I just have to wait while you post rubbish back at me.

I still love ya honey!!!!.

Neil.

Official results are up - There has been a change in 3rd position for the Outright Ladies, it appears that Pauline Graham is the correct 3rd place winner.

http://www.blcc.com.au/dmdocuments/results%20list.pdf No matter how many times I look at this list... Neil is still soft *ducks*

I'll just keep this for the record. Duncan screwed up and now you have my Honey.

I'll just keep this for the record. Duncan screwed up and now you have my Honey.

Umm Neil... scroll down to day two darlin'. I know its a long way... but you should still find both days there hun :P *SNAP*

Oh and who's Nicole?

BTW I found out Rebecca made a mistake with Vikki's time, she actually did a 45, it was her split that was 23 (see attachment which included practice session times... and Neil!!! Don't forget to scroll down if you want day 1 & 2 :banana: )

Results_PracSatSun__2_.pdf

PS now tell me who really screwed up?? :(

  • 4 weeks later...

Seems I have to go out early tomorrow and buy the mag or wake you up after dinner mate. Which would you prefer?.

Thanks for the pic tiger,,,You can be 1st for my autograph as long as I get one from Mrs Handley.

Have you ever noticed the background of my avatar,,,,sweet as.

Neil.

lol, I'm trying to get one from Mrs H too :laugh:

But yes I need your autograph. I have a strict policy of only keeping signed copies of magazines. Episode 1 of tarmac magazine with Kel's Targa pic is in the pool room, so is that 2001 issue of ralph with Pete in the first media mention of drifting in Aus. And of course that wonderful pic of my car from wakefield in motorsport news :D About 3 seconds before the bearing spun lol

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