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Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: C9OBY on September 03, 2013, 15:54:54
The AC Owners' Club are very pleased to invite you to this year's AC Owners' Club Clubman's Sprint Meeting, to be held at Goodwood Motor Circuit on 2nd November.  The event will continue the format of previous years, with a number of different AC and non-AC classes competing under MSA Sprint rules and regulations.
   
   We would love to ensure that we once again we have a full complement of AC members in AC cars competing in what promises to be another fun, exciting event.  To obtain an entry form and event information pack, please contact Bruce Claassen (Secretary of the Meeting) at bclaassen@tullettprebon.com or on 07958 570 718.
   
   As always, your support is very much appreciated and we look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at Goodwood on 2nd November!
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: C9OBY on September 24, 2013, 15:43:16
Dear all
   
   Just a quick update on progress and to ask that if any of you are still intending to participate but have not yet sent off your entry forms, to please do so sooner rather than later!
   
   I'm hopeing that it's simply due to everyone being a little later with their paperwork this year than in previous years, but we currently only have 9 ACOC entries, compared with 27 entrants last year.
   
   It would be a pity to be under-represented at our own event, hence please send in your entry forms, dust off yer overalls, fill up yer tanks, and head on down down to Goodwood!
   
   Bruce
   bclaassen@tullettprebon.com
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: aaron on September 24, 2013, 23:21:00
I will see you there Bruce.
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: C9OBY on September 25, 2013, 15:36:59
quote:
Originally posted by aaron
   
I will see you there Bruce.
   

   
   Excellent Aaron, good to have you there as always.  I'll be bring my camera along too in case I'm allowed out of the marshalls hut for a few minutes!
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: SB7015 on September 28, 2013, 10:56:47
Are ACOC members aware that they able to participate and support the event in other than an AC? AC owners who don't wish to dirty their pride and joy are able to support the event in another car if their beloved AC is currently off the road. Should the Sprint meeting be opened up to one guest per ACOC member to a new class of 'ACOC guest'?
   You already have our entry support. Malcolm & Sarah
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: C9OBY on October 07, 2013, 12:19:21
A quick update:
   
   With 4 weeks to go until the Sprint, we now have 26 ACOC members entered, of which 11 will be driving AC machinery.  This is very close to the number of entrants we had last year, albeit with some regulars no longer able to compete but with the addition of a few new members.
   
   I have received a further 12 entries from the various affiliated clubs that were invited, with a few more confirmed in the post.
   
   Hence with the event being open to 70 entrants, there is still plenty of space in case you're sitting on the fence and wondering whether or not to enter.
   
   Cars entered so far:
   2 AC Aceca's, Ace Bristol, 2 Aceca Bristol's, 2 TD Cobra's, Frua 428, 3000ME, 2 MKIV Cobra's, Lotus Buick, Elan & 2 Elise's, Austin 7 & 40, Ford Anglia, Kirkham 289, MG FIA Roadster, Locost racer, Jag e-type & XJS, Ford Cortina, Daimler SP250, MG TC, Morgan Plus8, 2 Aston Martin DB2/4's, Alvis Firebird, I0TA CBP, Frazer Nash 328, Wingfield Bristol Special, BMW 227/80, Bristol Teardrop Special, Porsche 944.
   
   Bruce
   
   PS: Malcolm, thanks for adding that very useful point regarding members being able to compete in non-AC cars should they choose to.  It's a great way for members to keep in touch with (and support) the ACOC, without necessarily risking their AC.
   
   Regarding your 'ACOC Guests' suggestion, it's a great idea but unfortunately the MSA regulations and insurance cover requires all entrants to be fully signed up members of either the ACOC of one of our affiliated clubs.  A simple solution would be for members to convince their 'ACOC guest' to join the ACOC in order to compete, thereby bolstering both the Sprint field and our club membership!
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: Nev on October 07, 2013, 23:17:55
I have only just seen his thread, do we need an MSA licence to join in?(used to have one but it lapsed years ago) , it would be great to take the Ace around,  if I can coordinate work to be back that weekend............
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: C9OBY on October 08, 2013, 10:23:46
Nev, yes, you need to have an MSA Speed license.  The lowest category that would gain you entry into the Sprint is the MSA non-race National B Speed license.  This does not require anything other completing the application form (see link below) and providing the MSA with a doctor's letter to say that you are fit to drive.  It is all done through the post, so it doesn't take every long to get it either.  However, if you do decide to proceed, I would suggest that you process your license asap as I'm not sure what their lead time is.  Best would be for you to phone them directly and enquire.  Note that we do require you to produce both your MSA license and your ACOC membership card when you sign on to the Sprint on the day.
   
   http://www.msauk.org/uploadedfiles/msa_forms/2013_comp_form.pdf
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: AC Ace Bristol on October 08, 2013, 17:48:39
Nev
   
   This time of the year turn round for a speed licence is a few days,  I thought you only need provide Doctors letter and medical report for a racing licence, As Sprints
   and HillClimbs are single vehicle (at a time) events eg not multiple cars on track together you do not require Racing /Rally Licence..... the speed licence is just a case of completing application form and confirming method of payement..[;)]
   
   Racing overalls, Gloves Helmet etc inspected at Scrutineering along with Vehicle fitted with a timing Strut.
   
   
   Keith..[:)]
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: C9OBY on October 08, 2013, 21:09:47
Thanks Keith.  Further to your advice, I've found this very useful guide on "The Hillclimb and Sprint Association" website:
   
   http://www.hillclimbandsprint.co.uk/allabout.asp
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: hawk289 on October 08, 2013, 23:18:31
All,
   
   Keith is spot on, MSA do it all online. Just apply, upload picture and license will be with you in a few days. Car set-up is simple, just yellow tape, double spring on carbs and catch tank if oil breather from ocker covers. Very simple, slap some numbers on when final notice sent and off you go and enjoy the day. I bet everyone will be quicker than me. So do not worry about how fast, slow you are just enjoy the day. Great experience is sprint / hill climb.
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: Nev on October 11, 2013, 21:57:10
Thanks  for the reminder on the MSA licence process, it has been 14 years since mine lapsed (sprints and hill climbs with the RSSOC). Unfortunately for is year I won't be able to get back in time, but will get it in the diary for next year, if it will be happening............
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: C9OBY on October 21, 2013, 13:53:03
A quick update:
   
   With less than 2 weeks to go until the Sprint, we now have 30 ACOC members entered, with 13 competing in AC machinery (and a Tojeiro Sports Special).  Overall it's a great result for the Club and includes a mix of 'regulars', plus a few new members of the ACOC and existing members who've decided to enter the Sprint for the first time.
   
   I have in hand a further 28 entries from the various affiliated clubs that we invite each year, plus a few more confirmed in the post.
   
   As we're now within sight of our 70-driver limit, please contact me asap if you're still interested but have not yet entered - there is still time to secure an entry, but time is of the essence!
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: AC Ace Bristol on October 25, 2013, 19:26:57
Bruce..
   
   Thank you for final instructions, nice to see some new names to complement those familiar regulars.
   
   Good Eclectric mix of Machines and pilots..Looking forward to a good event and meeting  all competitors, officials and spectators..[:)]
   Just one small request,  Please dial in warm and dry conditions from 07.00 to 17.00.  Well at least dry if not warm.
   
   Wishing you a very successful ACOC GoodWood Clubmans Sprint Meeting.. ..[;)]
   
   
   Keith..#8...[:)]..[:)]
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: aaron on October 25, 2013, 21:33:49
quote:
Originally posted by AC Ace Bristol
   
Bruce..
   
   Thank you for final instructions, nice to see some new names to complement those familiar regulars.
   
   Good Eclectric mix of Machines and pilots..Looking forward to a good event and meeting  all competitors, officials and spectators..[:)]
   Just one small request,  Please dial in warm and dry conditions from 07.00 to 17.00.  Well at least dry if not warm.
   
   Wishing you a very successful ACOC GoodWood Clubmans Sprint Meeting.. ..[;)]
   
   
   Keith..#8...[:)]..[:)]
   

   
   Keith I have a feeling we will have some rain next weekend .[:(!]
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: AC Ace Bristol on October 26, 2013, 12:18:59
.
   Aaron..
   
   Are you forcasting a repeat of GoodWood Sprint 2002.[?]
   Never seen such a kliedoscope of colour in the Paddock against a black background before or thankfully since.[;)]
   
   If so please stop rain dancing ...Thank you.
   
   I'm alright Jack I'm using the Tin Top.
   
   Keith..[:)]
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: nikbj68 on October 26, 2013, 14:04:14
quote:
Originally posted by AC Ace Bristol:  please stop rain dancing ...Thank you. Keith..[:)]

   But Keith, we all know that YOU are The Rain God!:
   
   (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c298/alexlomas/Random/c95a82f3.jpg) (http://www.acownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2000)
   
   ...Even when you`re in the Anglebox (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwUnISexwcA) you cast your vengeful spell on those driving the Ace!!! [:o)]
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: hawk289 on October 26, 2013, 14:06:32
Keith,
   
   Get a car with an aero screen, lots of rainx and a lot of fun! Also 2008 was really wet, my first sprint on my own. Also a certain ME3000 ended up in the wall.
   
   John
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: aaron on October 26, 2013, 18:28:11
quote:
Originally posted by hawk289
   
Keith,
   
   Get a car with an aero screen, lots of rainx and a lot of fun! Also 2008 was really wet, my first sprint on my own. Also a certain ME3000 ended up in the wall.
   
   John
   

   
   I remember the 3000 ME going into the tyre wall very well, early on in the day when the track was very wet .
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: aaron on October 26, 2013, 18:34:48
quote:
Originally posted by AC Ace Bristol
   
.
   Aaron..
   
   Are you forcasting a repeat of GoodWood Sprint 2002.[?]
   Never seen such a kliedoscope of colour in the Paddock against a black background before or thankfully since.[;)]
   
   If so please stop rain dancing ...Thank you.
   
   I'm alright Jack I'm using the Tin Top.
   
   Keith..[:)]
   

   
   Keith, that was obviously not the year I was there in a T Shirt in the glorious afternoon sun then ? [:)]
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: nikbj68 on October 26, 2013, 18:50:26
John, Keith has an aero screen, but doesn`t need the rain to have 'fun'!
   Here, at Donington, he enjoyed overtaking Tony Michaels so much that he decided to go 360 and do it again!
   
   (http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q113/nikbj68/BEX333Donington50thAnniversaryRace2003_zpsc12bb554.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/nikbj68/media/BEX333Donington50thAnniversaryRace2003_zpsc12bb554.jpg.html)
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: aaron on October 26, 2013, 20:07:02
quote:
Originally posted by nikbj68
   
John, Keith has an aero screen, but doesn`t need the rain to have 'fun'!
   Here, at Donington, he enjoyed overtaking Tony Michaels so much that he decided to go 360 and do it again!
   
   (http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q113/nikbj68/BEX333Donington50thAnniversaryRace2003_zpsc12bb554.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/nikbj68/media/BEX333Donington50thAnniversaryRace2003_zpsc12bb554.jpg.html)
   

   Come on Nik, while you are bloating , were is a photo of you spinning Phil`s car on the Rest And Be Thankful Run  ?
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: nikbj68 on October 26, 2013, 23:06:58
Excuse me...I didn't spin, I had to stop rather than hit a cone!!!
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: philriley427 on October 27, 2013, 00:25:26
Cone? It looked more like a hillside to me!
   
   There'll be less sliding next time Nik. I've just bought Avon CR6 ZZ tyres for all four corners :)
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: Clive on October 27, 2013, 01:52:03
quote:
Originally posted by philriley427
   
Cone? It looked more like a hillside to me!
   
   There'll be less sliding next time Nik. I've just bought Avon CR6 ZZ tyres for all four corners :)
   

   
   If I remeber correctly, there are more than four corners on the Rest & Be Thankful.  [:o)]
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: philriley427 on October 27, 2013, 10:53:40
B-bum tishhhh!
   
   Good one Clive.
   
   Let's not drift off topic though guys.
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: C9OBY on October 31, 2013, 20:32:09
One day and two sleeps to go!
   
   The latest BBC weather forecast for Chichester shows a dry day with a fair bit of wind, but I'm sure that whatever the weather we'll all have a superb time.
   
   Well done to everyone who's entered, and many thanks to all the people behind the scenes who are pulling the event together.  To any potential spectators out there, please do come on down and enjoy it with us.
   
   Next stop - Goodwood!!
   
   (http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5537/10597561743_a4d99a2b19_b.jpg)
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: aaron on November 01, 2013, 18:35:44
And well done to you Bruce for all the hard work for this event.
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: hawk289 on November 01, 2013, 21:52:01
Bruce, yep. Aaron is right, well done. Great and tomorrow is the fun bit. See you in the morning! John
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: aaron on November 02, 2013, 18:00:10
Great to catch up with you guys today , and thankfully not too much rain and a Special Thank You to Bruce for the ACOC Sprint patch a very nice gesture.
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: hawk289 on November 02, 2013, 20:10:57
Bruce,
   
   Well done, what a great event today. Strange being on the other side, top job much better than my first sprint! Keep up the great work and looking forward to next year already.
   
   John
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: AC Ace Bristol on November 03, 2013, 00:07:55
Bruce.
   
   Thanks for organising a great 2013 ACOC GoodWood Sprint,  Well Done Bruce and Team, not forgetting the Marshalls, without the event couldn't run...[;)]
   
   Nice to catch up with many friends  both familiar and new, great competitive spirit, good weather bar the 45 minute shower, which certainly made for interesting 2nd runs.
   
   Well done Bruce, you have definitely taken over from the capable hands of John Able, looking forward to ACOC GoodWood Sprint 2014.
   
   Last but not least,  Barry (my Son) would like some video footage
   of his Anglia Lotus Twin Cam car number 8,  Car went well and sounded great, But the driver (yours truelly) could do better..[;)].
   
   Keith..[:)]..[:)]
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: C9OBY on November 03, 2013, 08:37:35
Dear all
   
   Thank you to everyone for your participation and good spirits throughout the day, l am very glad that everyone had a great day and that includes all the Marshals and supporting officials.  All of the hard work behind the scenes is worth it when we have a field full of competitors who're enjoying themselves, staying safe and most of all smiling all day long!
   
   We arrived at the circuit to be greeted by Goodwood's traditional early morning mist, although it quickly gave way to sunshine and light wind by the time the drivers briefing had completed, however the track remained damp following overnight rain.
   
   Everyone completed their timed practice laps without incident, with some impressive times achieved despite the somewhat slippery conditions, Malcolm Young managing a 99.73 lap in his Cobra 289.  By lunch time the sun and increasing wind had done a good job of drying the track, resulting in almost everyone rushing to be first out on track to lay down their first timed run of the day.
   
   All went well for about an hour, at which point the drizzle/rain gods decided to pay us a visit.  It only lasted about 20-30 minutes, but the damage had been done.  Those competitors kind enough to keep on running saw their lap times falling below their practice runs, but with strong winds and sun blowing the wet off the track confidence increased towards the end of the day and we were back into some quicker times, albeit still not as quick as many practice times.  Being within sight of home-time, almost everyone sensibly decided that it would be better to get their cars home in one piece than risk a dent on a final silly lap!
   
   Following completion of the timed run section, the track crew kept the track open for another 30 minutes or so to allow anyone who wanted extra 'free laps' to go out and do so, which was much appreciated by a number of drivers.  I had to leave my post on the timing wall in order to finalise my MSA paperwork and compute the class winners for the day, so I'm afraid I can't tell you what times were achieved in this last period, but they were definitely getting quicker again.
   
   To everyone who stayed on to attend the prize giving, thank you very much for being so patient while I first completed my formalities with our MSA-appointed steward.  Ensuring that we are 100% MSA compliant is extremely important and ensures that our event is as safe as possible for everyone involved, both on and off the track.  I am very glad to report that once again we had not a single issue raised by our steward and he left our Sprint fully satisfied with all of our procedures and the performance of all Officials and Safety Staff.  He was also extremely complimentary about our Club and hopes to be re-appointed to our Sprint again next year.
   
   Before I give you the overall results, it's worth mentioning that the 'Sprint crew' included 66 officially signed-on officials, supporting 58 competitors.  Now that's what I call good service and is a key reason why we are consistently able to provide everyone with what is routinely described as one of the most well organised and simultaneously relaxed events on the MSA calendar.  Thank you very much to the Goodwood Motor Circuit staff and all of our own Club officials, I trust that you all slept well last night (as did I!!).
   
   See you all again next year!!
   
   PS: If anyone would like one of the official "2013 Goodwood Sprint" embroidered iron-on patches as given to all competitors and club officials, please contact me as I have about 22 left.  They are £5 each plus postage, with all proceeds being going to the ACOC to help offset the costs of running the event.
   
   
   Official class winners (for non-AC classes, 2nd and 2nd/3rd place awards are linked to class size):-
   
   Class 5,6,7 (AC Aceca / Ace Bristol / Aceca Bristol)
   1st: Andy Shepherd, Ace Bristol, 104.62
   2nd: David Bennett, Ace Bristol
   3rd: Steven Deacy, Aceca
   
   Class 11,12,15 (AC Cobra / Frua / Cobra MKIV)
   1st: Malcolm Thorne, Cobra MKIV Superblower, 104.10
   2nd: Martin Hunt, Cobra 289
   3rd: Malcolm Young, Cobra 289
   
   Class 10,14,16 (AC Greyhound / 3000ME / Brooklands Ace)
   1st: David Goose, Brooklands Ace, 121,97
   2nd: Bryan Moseley, 3000ME
   3rd: Nick Allen, Greyhound Bristol
   
   Class 17a (AC Member not driving an AC Car)
   1st: Jon Doubleday, Ford Cortina, 107.18
   2nd: Martin Hunt, Mini Cooper
   3rd: Sarah Thorne, Lotus Elise
   
   Class 17b (AC Member not driving an AC Car)
   1st: Wil Arif, MG FIA Roadster, 121.90
   2nd Colin Newbold, MG FIA Roadster
   3rd: Keith Lessiter, Ford Anglia
   
   Class 18 (Aston Martin Owners' Club)
   1st: Nigel Grice, DB2/4, 132.36
   
   Class 20 (VSCC)
   1st: Patrick Blakeney Edwards, Austin Healey 3000, 105.16
   2nd: Spike Milligan, Connaught A7
   
   Class 27 (The Pre-War Austin Seven Club)
   1st: Martin Whittaker, Austin Seven Single Seater, 150.11
   2nd: Vince Leek, Austin Seven Single Seater, 154.27
   
   Class 21 (BMW Historic Motor Club)
   1st: Peter Campbell, Wingfield Bristol Special, 108.86
   2nd: Alastair Pugh, Frazer Nash BMW 328
   3rd:Tom Thornton, Frazer Nash BMW 319/28 Special
   
   Class 23 (Frazer Nash Car Club)
   1st Patrick Blakeney Edwards, 118.78
   2nd: Philip Champion, Frazer Nash Millie Millia
   
   Class 24 (BARC)
   1st: Glyn Skethley, Force GT, 98.05
   2nd: Kirby Boggis, BMW E30-M3
   
   Class 25,17 (Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club and AC Owners' Club Jaguars)
   1st: Chris Keith-Lucas, Jaguar XK120, 110.64
   2nd: Paul Kennely, Jaguar E-type Semi-Lightweight
   3rd: Nick FInburgh, Jaguar C-type
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: aaron on November 03, 2013, 16:49:20
quote:
Originally posted by C9OBY
   
Dear all
   
   Thank you to everyone for your participation and good spirits throughout the day, l am very glad that everyone had a great day and that includes all the Marshals and supporting officials.  All of the hard work behind the scenes is worth it when we have a field full of competitors who're enjoying themselves, staying safe and most of all smiling all day long!
   
   We arrived at the circuit to be greeted by Goodwood's traditional early morning mist, although it quickly gave way to sunshine and light wind by the time the drivers briefing had completed, however the track remained damp following overnight rain.
   
   Everyone completed their timed practice laps without incident, with some impressive times achieved despite the somewhat slippery conditions, Malcolm Young managing a 99.73 lap in his Cobra 289.  By lunch time the sun and increasing wind had done a good job of drying the track, resulting in almost everyone rushing to be first out on track to lay down their first timed run of the day.
   
   All went well for about an hour, at which point the drizzle/rain gods decided to pay us a visit.  It only lasted about 20-30 minutes, but the damage had been done.  Those competitors kind enough to keep on running saw their lap times falling below their practice runs, but with strong winds and sun blowing the wet off the track confidence increased towards the end of the day and we were back into some quicker times, albeit still not as quick as many practice times.  Being within sight of home-time, almost everyone sensibly decided that it would be better to get their cars home in one piece than risk a dent on a final silly lap!
   
   Following completion of the timed run section, the track crew kept the track open for another 30 minutes or so to allow anyone who wanted extra 'free laps' to go out and do so, which was much appreciated by a number of drivers.  I had to leave my post on the timing wall in order to finalise my MSA paperwork and compute the class winners for the day, so I'm afraid I can't tell you what times were achieved in this last period, but they were definitely getting quicker again.
   
   To everyone who stayed on to attend the prize giving, thank you very much for being so patient while I first completed my formalities with our MSA-appointed steward.  Ensuring that we are 100% MSA compliant is extremely important and ensures that our event is as safe as possible for everyone involved, both on and off the track.  I am very glad to report that once again we had not a single issue raised by our steward and he left our Sprint fully satisfied with all of our procedures and the performance of all Officials and Safety Staff.  He was also extremely complimentary about our Club and hopes to be re-appointed to our Sprint again next year.
   
   Before I give you the overall results, it's worth mentioning that the 'Sprint crew' included 66 officially signed-on officials, supporting 62 competitors.  Now that's what I call good service and is a key reason why we are consistently able to provide everyone with what is routinely described as one of the most well organised and simultaneously relaxed events on the MSA calendar.  Thank you very much to the Goodwood Motor Circuit staff and all of our own Club officials, I trust that you all slept well last night (as did I!!).
   
   See you all again next year!!
   
   PS: If anyone would like one of the official "2013 Goodwood Sprint" embroidered iron-on patches as given to all competitors and club officials, please contact me as I have about 22 left.  They are £5 each plus postage, with all proceeds being going to the ACOC to help offset the costs of running the event.
   
   
   Official class winners (for non-AC classes, 2nd and 2nd/3rd place awards are linked to class size):-
   
   Class 5,6,7 (AC Aceca / Ace Bristol / Aceca Bristol)
   1st: Andy Shepherd, Ace Bristol, 104.62
   2nd: David Bennett, Ace Bristol
   3rd: Steven Deacy, Aceca
   
   Class 11,12,15 (AC Cobra / Frua / Cobra MKIV)
   1st: Malcolm Thorne, Cobra MKIV Superblower, 104.10
   2nd: Martin Hunt, Cobra 289
   3rd: Malcolm Young, Cobra 289
   
   Class 10,14,16 (AC Greyhound / 3000ME / Brooklands Ace)
   1st: David Goose, Brooklands Ace, 121,97
   2nd: Bryan Moseley, 3000ME
   3rd: Nick Allen, Greyhound Bristol
   
   Class 17a (AC Member not driving an AC Car)
   1st: Jon Doubleday, Ford Cortina, 107.18
   2nd: Martin Hunt, Mini Cooper
   3rd: Sarah Thorne, Lotus Elise
   
   Class 17b (AC Member not driving an AC Car)
   1st: Wil Arif, MG FIA Roadster, 121.90
   2nd Colin Newbold, MG FIA Roadster
   3rd: Keith Lessiter, Ford Anglia
   
   Class 18 (Aston Martin Owners' Club)
   1st: Nigel Grice, DB2/4, 132.36
   
   Class 20 (VSCC)
   1st: Patrick Blakeney Edwards, Austin Healey 3000, 105.16
   2nd: Spike Milligan, Connaught A7
   
   Class 27 (The Pre-War Austin Seven Club)
   1st: Martin Whittaker, Austin Seven Single Seater, 150.11
   2nd: Vince Leek, Austin Seven Single Seater, 154.27
   
   Class 21 (BMW Historic Motor Club)
   1st: Peter Campbell, Wingfield Bristol Special, 108.86
   2nd: Alastair Pugh, Frazer Nash BMW 328
   3rd:Tom Thornton, Frazer Nash BMW 319/28 Special
   
   Class 23 (Frazer Nash Car Club)
   1st Patrick Blakeney Edwards, 118.78
   2nd: Philip Champion, Frazer Nash Millie Millia
   
   Class 24 (BARC)
   1st: Glyn Skethley, Force GT, 98.05
   2nd: Kirby Boggis, BMW E30-M3
   
   Class 25,17 (Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club and AC Owners' Club Jaguars)
   1st: Chris Keith-Lucas, Jaguar XK120, 110.64
   2nd: Paul Kennely, Jaguar E-type Semi-Lightweight
   3rd: Nick FInburgh, Jaguar C-type
   
   
   

   
   Keith , nice to catch up yesterday , if you get in touch with me, I will see what I can do regarding some video footage as my friend Nigel was covering the event with his camcorder.
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: hawk289 on November 03, 2013, 17:23:10
Aaron, does your friend place his video on Youtube? I saw he was very active with the camcorder?
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: administrator on November 03, 2013, 17:47:50
Thanks to Bruce, Michael and John for paddock marshalling, Mike Smith as unflappable Clerk of the Course and all the others who tirelessly make it all look easy!  Another great meeting and season closer.
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: aaron on November 03, 2013, 17:47:58
quote:
Originally posted by hawk289
   
Aaron, does your friend place his video on Youtube? I saw he was very active with the camcorder?
   

   
   NO John, he does not own a computer.
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: AC Ace Bristol on November 04, 2013, 00:23:24
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   Aaron.
   
   Have emailed you my details, Please confirm your tel number by return and I will speak to you within next 24hrs.
   
   Cheers for now and thank you for your prompt and  positive response to my request...[;)]
   
   Keith..[:)]
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: DGoose on November 04, 2013, 11:48:31
Bruce & the team.
   
   Many thanks for a wonderful day, well organised, well attended and thoroughly enjoyed by all.
   
   I can't believe you got the results posted so quickly !
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: SB7015 on November 05, 2013, 14:18:04
An excellent follow on to John Abel's smooth handover of operations to Bruce. Well done to Bruce's excellent support team in the paddock Michael & John. Special thanks to Mike Smith for his gentle but stern control as usual.
   
   Malcolm & Sarah
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: C9OBY on November 05, 2013, 16:29:03
Thank you to everyone who shook our hands on the day and to everyone who's sent through emails and online posts thanking us for the work done.  It truly was a team effort.
   
   From my perspective, it was fascinating being on the 'inside' for a change and seeing how everyone dovetailed with each other, always with a smile and a chuckle.  Mike and team make is look soooo easy (and it's not, I can assure you), and Michael did a fantastic job of keeping the paddock moving, despite the short burst of rain.
   
   Being that there are so many people involved in making the event 'work', it's entirely possible to risk upsetting one person by mentioning another.  However, taking for granted that the success of the event was entirely due to the hard work of every single individual who helped on the day, I would nonetheless like to specifically thank Matthew Feltham and Richard Stubberfield who acted as my arms, legs and ears throughout the day, as without them I'd have been a shaky blob by the end of the day!  I may need to bribe them in order to get them to resume duties with me next year, but without them my workflow would not have appeared nearly as smooth to onlookers.
   
   Well done to all of our competitors for the incident free day and for their enthusiastic participation, I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at the 2014 event.
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: C9OBY on November 09, 2013, 17:56:41
Photos courtesy of Peter deRousset-Hall
   
   
   (http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q311/c9oby/2013%20ACOC%20Sprint/2013Sprintqueuing3.jpg)
   
   (http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q311/c9oby/2013%20ACOC%20Sprint/2013Sprintgirling.jpg)
   
   (http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q311/c9oby/2013%20ACOC%20Sprint/2013Sprintandyshepherdcrossedup.jpg)
   
   (http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q311/c9oby/2013%20ACOC%20Sprint/2013Sprintdavidgoosebrooklandsace.jpg)
   
   (http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q311/c9oby/2013%20ACOC%20Sprint/2013Sprintbryanmoseley3000ME.jpg)
   
   (http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q311/c9oby/2013%20ACOC%20Sprint/2013Sprintblackcobraheadon.jpg)
   
   (http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q311/c9oby/2013%20ACOC%20Sprint/2013Sprintcobrasideways.jpg)
   
   (http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q311/c9oby/2013%20ACOC%20Sprint/2013Sprintheadingtoflag.jpg)
   
   (http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q311/c9oby/2013%20ACOC%20Sprint/2013Sprintblackcobraheadingtoflag.jpg)
   
   (http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q311/c9oby/2013%20ACOC%20Sprint/2013Sprintdavidgoose.jpg)
   
   (http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q311/c9oby/2013%20ACOC%20Sprint/2013Sprintdavidcoleman.jpg)
   
   (http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q311/c9oby/2013%20ACOC%20Sprint/2013SprintJagheadingtoflag.jpg)
   
   (http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q311/c9oby/2013%20ACOC%20Sprint/2013Sprintjonspin.jpg)
   
   (http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q311/c9oby/2013%20ACOC%20Sprint/2013SprintJaguarscaryface.jpg)
   
   (http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q311/c9oby/2013%20ACOC%20Sprint/2013Sprint-jaghoodup.jpg)
   
   (http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q311/c9oby/2013%20ACOC%20Sprint/2013Sprintqueuing2.jpg)
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: C9OBY on November 09, 2013, 18:05:34
Photos courtesy of Steven Deacy's daughter
   
   (http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q311/c9oby/2013%20ACOC%20Sprint/StevenDeacyAceca.jpg)
   
   (http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q311/c9oby/2013%20ACOC%20Sprint/photo-3.jpg)
   
   (http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q311/c9oby/2013%20ACOC%20Sprint/photo-4.jpg)
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: aaron on November 10, 2013, 19:36:12
Images deleted ? Were they posted without permission ?
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: nikbj68 on November 10, 2013, 23:01:05
No. More likely, Bruce has shifted them to his "2013 ACOC Sprint Album (http://s139.photobucket.com/user/c9oby/library/#/user/c9oby/library/2013%20ACOC%20Sprint?sort=3&page=1&_suid=1384124338292013734213753062147)" after posting the images here. [;)]
   
   You can call the dogs off now. [:p]
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: C9OBY on November 11, 2013, 10:13:43
quote:
Originally posted by aaron
   
Images deleted ? Were they posted without permission ?
   

   
   No, Nik's right.  I didn't expect the 'link' to change when I put them all into a dedicated 'Sprint' folder - I'll re-link them tonight.
   
   update: rectified!
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: MkIV Lux on November 11, 2013, 15:47:18
Hi Bruce,
   The first of the pictures in the "2013 Sprint Photo by c9oby" album  shows a Lotus 15 with V8 power. A few of the Lotus 15s were converted to Buick power in the mid 60ies. Looks like the former Dizzy Addicott / David Piper car.
   
   Any more details available on the owner, chassis, power source etc?
   
   Thanks for sharing pics and reports.
   
   Unfortunately the event falls on or around All Saints Day which is an important family gathering occasion in my country. Hence it is rather impossible for me to participate.
   Cheers
   Constant
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: Flyinghorse on November 11, 2013, 21:14:48
Look closely at the grease monkey on the right-he's an ACOC member........
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: AC Ace Bristol on November 11, 2013, 23:22:17
quote:
Originally posted by MkIV Lux
   
Hi Bruce,
   The first of the pictures in the "2013 Sprint Photo by c9oby" album  shows a Lotus 15 with V8 power. A few of the Lotus 15s were converted to Buick power in the mid 60ies. Looks like the former Dizzy Addicott / David Piper car.
   
   Any more details available on the owner, chassis, power source etc?
   
   Thanks for sharing pics and reports.
   
   Unfortunately the event falls on or around All Saints Day which is an important family gathering occasion in my country. Hence it is rather impossible for me to participate.
   Cheers
   Constant
   

   
   
   Constant
   
   The Lotus number 23 is Buick powered and owned by ACOC member Malcolm Thorne.
   Contact details page 34 of ACOC membership list 2013...[;)]
   
   Cheers
   
   Keith..[:)]
Title: AC Owners’ Club 2013 Clubman’s Sprint Meeting
Post by: MkIV Lux on November 12, 2013, 23:03:39
thanks Keith [:)]