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Old 18 August 2009, 02:22 PM
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Firstly my thanks to George for organising
I do appreciate the effort in arranging this event.

What a contrast to last month.
Last night I was lucky enough not to be involved in the incidents which looked pretty nasty. I also thought some people were a bit enthusiastic last night & personally I enjoyed last months event much more.

I will say that the lights were a bit confusing for a while but at least I did slow down for the yellow flags.
Old 18 August 2009, 04:25 PM
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so last night aside, when is the next one?
Old 18 August 2009, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by GeorgeM
I still don't know how Kevin didn't get hurt, and I'm sure Michael only managed to stay on the track because of his karting experience. He was nearly thrown out of his kart as well. I got barged into the tyres, and I saw it happen to others.

GeorgeM
Indeed I think Kevin was very fortunate.

To be balanced Micheal was also quiet willing to give it out too. I followed him as he cut the corner onto the back straight to overtake Tiny where there was no opening, and he therefore slammed into the side of Tiny, putting him off the track, virtually in to the tyres.

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Old 18 August 2009, 05:10 PM
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Come on then who where the naughty boys
Old 18 August 2009, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Supercue
"Robust" is that what you call it?
Sorry Neil but last nights driving by a small minority was just reckless and dangerous.

The previous month was such a blast lets hope next months racing is much better
Andy, i'm sure you realise my choice of 'robust' was being very measured.

Simon would also like to join us, but for similar reasons I think it would be unfair, so i'm the bad dad for not allowing him to come .

Indeed, lets hope next months is back to hard but fair racing.
(in fact there was still plenty of that last night, I had a fun tussle with speccy for many laps )
Old 18 August 2009, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Adidas
George,

I can honestly say that IF I did swear at the Marshall it was not directed at him personally. I was a tad miffed having been pushed off and sent into the pits, therefore I was just displaying my unhappiness at the situation.
As I said in an earlier post and to you last night, sorry, was not intentional.

You'll have to go through the corners faster next time
Old 18 August 2009, 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Mrs ESC
Come on then who where the naughty boys
Who's always a naughty boy?
Old 18 August 2009, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by yellowvanman
Who's always a naughty boy?
Well can only think of one but Robroy werent there was he ??? lol
Old 18 August 2009, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Mrs ESC
Well can only think of one but Robroy werent there was he ??? lol
No, but he was clearly there in spirit
Old 18 August 2009, 05:45 PM
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lol
Old 18 August 2009, 05:53 PM
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Cheers george, managed to have a good time

Originally Posted by mneame
so last night aside, when is the next one?
21st septemeber 8:30Pm
Old 18 August 2009, 06:19 PM
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thanks george, and forgot to pay you for next months
if its still on, will wire it to you

not too sure as to why things went so badly wrong
have to agree with a lot of the comments already stated
such as the green light on the control tower
also when a marshal leaves his station to assist
there is no flag being waved, adding to confusion
i also feel the venue could do some work on its proceedures

i have to say i dont think this is an event for first timers
or those with limited racing experience, ie number 12
not blaming him for what happened
i just feel he was a little out of his depth

and lastly i appologise to anyone if i bumped them a little to hard
and can honestly say i didnt ignore any yellow flags or
requests to return to the pits
is that me in the clear then?
Old 18 August 2009, 06:26 PM
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I echo all that's been said..

Don't know what really happened, other than lots of yellow and green flags all at the same time, which in truth just managed to bunch up all karts on track, leading to mayhem when released.

Apologise if i was a little overzealous or just plain run out of talent and bumped people, but was never intentional and i don't think i sent anyone into the tyres.

George thanks for organising, it was great to be on track again!

Although little consolation, it appeared all the groups that ran last night struggled with grip, staying on track, etc.
Old 18 August 2009, 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by yellowvanman
As I said in an earlier post and to you last night, sorry, was not intentional.
Neil,

There's no need to apologise. As we said at the time, we'll put it down as a racing incident

What happens on the track, stays on the track, and that's that



















































Until next month....: hjtwofing:

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Old 18 August 2009, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Adidas
Until next month....: hjtwofing:
Surely that counts as Police Harassment?
Old 18 August 2009, 09:52 PM
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Did someone mention police harassment
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I guess it was all a bit tame last night

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Old 18 August 2009, 10:45 PM
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Old 19 August 2009, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by yellowvanman
Surely that counts as Police Harassment?
More threatening behaviour then Police harrassment
Old 19 August 2009, 02:18 PM
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I didn't realise we had all been driving EVO's, might explain the lack of scooby friendly/waving

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Ok, the dust has settled a bit and emotions are hopefully back to normal levels so.......


George - Who won?

Though i suspect it's a case of who finished behind Micheal.
Old 20 August 2009, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by yellowvanman
Ok, the dust has settled a bit and emotions are hopefully back to normal levels so.......


George - Who won?

Though i suspect it's a case of who finished behind Micheal.
Last time I spoke to George he still hadnt recovered from the shock of Monday nights antics hence why he hasnt posted any results or further comments.

But the Grade A Salvage award for the biggest crash starter of the night goes to..............

























































































???
Well the nobber knows who he is
Old 20 August 2009, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Supercue
Last time I spoke to George he still hadnt recovered from the shock of Monday nights antics hence why he hasnt posted any results or further comments.
Argh, I see not everyones emotions have resumed normal levels.
Old 20 August 2009, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by yellowvanman
Argh, I see not everyones emotions have resumed normal levels.
Old 20 August 2009, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by yellowvanman
Argh, I see not everyones emotions have resumed normal levels.
To be fair Neil, George went to great lengths on our behalf including broadcasting apologies over the radios to the Marshalls so that we were not banned as a group and could be given another chance to come back next month.

So it's fair to say that Surprise Surprise he isnt impressed
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One thing I've been wondering is though why didn't the staff approach those, whoever they were, and tell them that they would not be able to come back next month / in the future?
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Andy, I have spoken via pm with George.

Throwing insults doesn't do anything to help.

One persons actions may have been beyond what is acceptable, but as previous posts it was not the sole contributor to the problems.
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Originally Posted by mneame
One thing I've been wondering is though why didn't the staff approach those, whoever they were, and tell them that they would not be able to come back next month / in the future?
Matt, I also wondered that, possibly they realised there is usually more than one factor in any situation?
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a lack of staff maybe one of the reasons.
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George, come on finish the reply!


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