Fintray Hillclimb feedback

Fintray Hillclimb feedback

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twjptoyota

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452 posts

220 months

Monday 14th August 2006
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Hi folks just looking for some feedback good or bad about Fintray at the weekend. I enjoyed just marshalling as the banter at the startline from the drivers was pretty good. If you have any ideas or suggestions please don't be shy, fire them to me.
The Startline Bear

stiglet

1,082 posts

241 months

Monday 14th August 2006
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The trees are too hard !



g4addicted

425 posts

225 months

Tuesday 15th August 2006
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I agree with Stiglet - the hard Fintray trees took the front wheel off my OMS as well.

As I said at the time, if the farmer ever cuts down the tree on the outside of Hairpin (the one in the middle of the escape road), I want it - the timber will be turned into a garden seat, as revenge is always a dish best served cold...

More seriously, as a spectator I thoroughly enjoyed the meeting, and need a copy of Eddie Berney's joke book as I am commentating at Alford!

PS - can you get a salad bar for slim people next year? My Cardiologist does not approve of Steak roll with chips as part of my diet...

thinfourth

1,189 posts

228 months

Wednesday 16th August 2006
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stiglet

1,082 posts

241 months

Wednesday 16th August 2006
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.....More seriously a big well done to GAC for a well run event. Without wishing to appear sycophantic I would commend the standard of marshalling which was impeccable.

The Startmeister and pal were onto Gary’s conflagration, extinguishers in hand before the situation turned into a complete disaster and also Tuscan Thunder, Steve M and others were pulling someone’s OMS from the bushes before the driver had worked out where he was!

The hairpin – finish section is the same for everyone so no point in complaining ....but Grrrr.......

I'll be back - as Gov. of California would say

ecosseven

9 posts

265 months

Thursday 17th August 2006
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I was impressed

The friendliness of the club is fantastic, The condition of the track was better than I have ever seen it and the size of the classes were bigger than anywhere else and the competitive times remarkably close.

The whole event was exceptionally well organised, and easily located with the myriad of signs and directions in every road around the area. The commentator was in great form and seems to get better every time he does it. He actively gleans those little bits of detail from the drivers, all of whom he knows, and his friendly and knowledgeable manner had us all in stitches.

If you want a tiny criticism then the paddock was very tight, perhaps the marshalls cars could have been down the hill a little to give us all a wee bit more space for turning etc.

Altogether one of the best weekend's I've had in years
Well done Trevor and co

Lawrence

quadrant

14 posts

230 months

Friday 18th August 2006
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I'd agree with everything Lawrence says - a good, well run friendly event

Is it possible to trim back a couple of branches at the main entrance to the paddock as its very tight for tall vehicles to get in/out?

Thanks to all concerned for a good weekend!

Alastair

Kiltie

7,504 posts

253 months

Saturday 19th August 2006
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Trevor,

I will get around to posting a reply to this in due course ... not ignoring you, just been a bit busy at work of late.

For the meantime, suffice to say that the majority of my comments will be positive.

More later.

Cheers,

Eric

Gizmo1314

56 posts

222 months

Thursday 7th September 2006
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It's too hard on gearboxes