Thruxton

[Muzorewa]

First free practice:

1. Chilton
2. Plato
3. Shedden
4. Smith
5. Giovanardi
6. Neal
7. Turner
8. Jordan
9. Collard
10. Pinkney
11. Kaye
12. Jones
13. Proctor
14. Hughes
15. Smith
16. Bell
17. Turkington

 

[Muzorewa]

And second free practice:

1. Shedden
2. Turkington
3. Neal
4. Turner
5. Giovanardi
6. Plato
7. Jordan
8. Chilton
9. Collard
10. Kaye
11. Smith G
12. Pinkney
13. Leggate
14. Proctor
15. Jones
16. Bell
17. Smith M

 

[ZBOYD]

Much as expected really, i think they'll struggle on outright pace, but we'll see what Qualifying reveals.

If they dont have the speed, they still need to consolodate their lead in the championship, so score as many points as possible, no mistakes, and no offs hopefully.

 

[Muzorewa]

Much as expected really, i think they'll struggle on outright pace, but we'll see what Qualifying reveals.

If they dont have the speed, they still need to consolodate their lead in the championship, so score as many points as possible, no mistakes, and no offs hopefully.

I think if the Seats can keep in front of Giovanardi & Chilton, that's a result. The Integras are of no concern in the overall scheme of things. Chilton will probably blow it around there anyway.

 

[ZBOYD]

Yer, even if the Vauxhalls have a good round or two at Thruxton, it won't hurt too badly, if SEAT still score consistantly.

Obviously different matter for Plato's championship ambitions, but the manufacturers championship is ultimately what is the important factor.

 

[ZBOYD]

Just been informed by m0rk text, Collard is on fire, burning MG close by to m0rk.

 

[Muzorewa]

Qualifying:

1. Shedden
2. Turkington
3. Chilton
4. Neal
5. Plato
6. Turner
7. Smith G
8. Collard
9. Giovanardi
10. Jordan
11. Pinkney
12. Kaye
13. Leggate
14. Proctor
15. Hughes
16. Jones
17. Bell
18. Smith M

Not too bad, Chilton the main threat there, I think

 

[ZBOYD]

Yer i agree, Collard's engine blew up, bit singed A bit of work for the WSR boys tonight.

Overall a good result, can't grumble, only 3 tenths down on pole, so its got the pace to stay with them hopefully. We'll see tomorrow.

 

[ZBOYD]

Just got a text from Scott Dennis, overall fairly happy with the qualifying result, they are struggling for top speed, as they feared, but all said an done, i think they are pleased to be in the top 6. Gives them a good basis to race from.

They will be racing hard tomorrow

 

[m0rk]

if it's a good thing, the SEAT's seemed to struggle a lot less, every corner was the same, rather than the Vx's which were all over the place.

The interesting thing was that the honda's went out towing each other round (slipstreaming)

maybe the unaerodynamic leon's could have worked together?

 

[Muzorewa]

If that's the case, at least they won't have that luxury tomorrow, they'll have to race from wherever they are

 

[Stu B]

looking forward to seeing this tomorrow .... Hmmmmmmmm

 

[m0rk]

i have a burnt head

 

[m0rk]

 

[Timthebrief]

Great picture Mark. Sounds like you had a fun day. Really looking forward to tomorrow and will bring emergency sun cream.

If you've got the SCN banners in the boot we could set them up on our tent and create a presence at the complex even without our cars.

Small convoy aiming to park up by 9.30 so we'll see you somwhere.