Mag 7s racing?
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Hi fergus,
I didn't do any of the later races last year (although I heard that the racing got a bit too "close" at the last race of the season at Snetterton, with a few silly moves ending in contact) but from the races I was in, there was some close racing. Ultimately people seem to enter Magnificent 7s for the social side of things as much as the racing, so there is good cameraderie and nobody trying to ring your wings off.
In terms of lap times, have a look on tsl-timing - it has all the times from the races last year - here's the last race of the season at Snett, 1:15.0 for pole Caterham (compared to 1:16.5 at the Snetterton race in April):
http://www.tsl-timing.com/cscc/2009/94264.pdf
hope that helps - there are a few on here who race with Mag 7s, and who have done more than me and can share more with you
Cheers,
Richard.
I didn't do any of the later races last year (although I heard that the racing got a bit too "close" at the last race of the season at Snetterton, with a few silly moves ending in contact) but from the races I was in, there was some close racing. Ultimately people seem to enter Magnificent 7s for the social side of things as much as the racing, so there is good cameraderie and nobody trying to ring your wings off.
In terms of lap times, have a look on tsl-timing - it has all the times from the races last year - here's the last race of the season at Snett, 1:15.0 for pole Caterham (compared to 1:16.5 at the Snetterton race in April):
http://www.tsl-timing.com/cscc/2009/94264.pdf
hope that helps - there are a few on here who race with Mag 7s, and who have done more than me and can share more with you
Cheers,
Richard.
I suspect it got a bit closer at snett because the official caterham meeting was the following weekend. Whilst I didn't enter I heard the RSA gang were responsible for some of it, with one of my friends (RSA competitor) writing his car off in a start line incident.
Generally heard good things about it from other people over the rest of the season, although a lot of quick guys in straight lines (which can lead to dangerous not to mention frustrating racing for the slower caterham). One qualified 1 second quicker in a CSR260 than a RSA at cadwell.
Generally heard good things about it from other people over the rest of the season, although a lot of quick guys in straight lines (which can lead to dangerous not to mention frustrating racing for the slower caterham). One qualified 1 second quicker in a CSR260 than a RSA at cadwell.
pw75 said:
I suspect it got a bit closer at snett because the official caterham meeting was the following weekend. Whilst I didn't enter I heard the RSA gang were responsible for some of it, with one of my friends (RSA competitor) writing his car off in a start line incident.
Generally heard good things about it from other people over the rest of the season, although a lot of quick guys in straight lines (which can lead to dangerous not to mention frustrating racing for the slower caterham). One qualified 1 second quicker in a CSR260 than a RSA at cadwell.
OK, thanks for sharing your experiences. Keen not to get involved with the 'gentleman racers' out there with "water cooled credit cards" who seem to not be too bothered about inflicting damage to thier or others' cars, then just stumping up for repairs prior to the next round...Generally heard good things about it from other people over the rest of the season, although a lot of quick guys in straight lines (which can lead to dangerous not to mention frustrating racing for the slower caterham). One qualified 1 second quicker in a CSR260 than a RSA at cadwell.
What is the proportion of novices in the series?
How do the quicker cars mix with slower traffic? Are we talking going for impossible gaps, or yielding when required?
I raced with some ex super touring cars a few years ago, where there were a few serious altercations in the paddock following some races....
We survived the entire season in one of the slower Caterhams (RSA spec) without any damage. As has been mentioned above, the last race was the only one with any real incidents - it has been quite 'gentlemanly' aside from that.
By and large the quicker cars are so much quicker they just overtake on the straights rather than doing any stupid last-millisecond outbraking overtakes. It can get a bit disheartening when some of the quicker cars slow you down in the corners though!
All things considered, I'd summarise that it's very good value, friendly and enjoyable racing. There's a range of skill levels across the grid so there's usually someone to have a good race with. The pit stops work well for us as we run with two drivers and it wouldn't be possible otherwise.
By and large the quicker cars are so much quicker they just overtake on the straights rather than doing any stupid last-millisecond outbraking overtakes. It can get a bit disheartening when some of the quicker cars slow you down in the corners though!
All things considered, I'd summarise that it's very good value, friendly and enjoyable racing. There's a range of skill levels across the grid so there's usually someone to have a good race with. The pit stops work well for us as we run with two drivers and it wouldn't be possible otherwise.
The Gold Arts Mag 7 series has done very well this year, with all classes of car mixing togehter well, with little incidence. The faster cars overtaking the slower cars with consderation and the slower cars watching the flags while useing their mirrors, therefore making room for each other.
The last race at Snetterton was not typical of the year and four unfortunate competitors ended the day with damage to their cars. The club pride themselves on the high driving standards of it's competitors, which is the norm, however incidents do happen.
The 2009 season saw six novices start their racing careers all of which have done very well! They have had good results, class wins and second in class.
There has been no friction between any competitors in the paddock, rather the opposite, all competitors have pitched in and helped each other as an when required with parts and assistance.
Looking forward to 2010 season!
The last race at Snetterton was not typical of the year and four unfortunate competitors ended the day with damage to their cars. The club pride themselves on the high driving standards of it's competitors, which is the norm, however incidents do happen.
The 2009 season saw six novices start their racing careers all of which have done very well! They have had good results, class wins and second in class.
There has been no friction between any competitors in the paddock, rather the opposite, all competitors have pitched in and helped each other as an when required with parts and assistance.
Looking forward to 2010 season!
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