Bernie's Historic V8 series 2012 dates

[Al Weyman]

April 14th/15th Snetterton CSCC
June 4th/5th Brands Hatch Indy AMOC
June 15th/16th/17th Spa CSCC
July 29th Donington AMOC
Sept 15th/16th Donington CSCC
Oct 6th/7th Castle Combe Historic Festival

[Chris Isaacs]

Where can I find the class rules for this series?

[xjsracer44]

I've pm'd you Bernie's contact details

[Graham]

Is there a website for this I'd be interested to see what can run

G

[micron750]

Nice to see it at Combe

[snowen250]

Are june the 4th and 5th bank hols?

Simon

[Al Weyman]

I questioned that Simon apparently its the Queens Jubilee a Monday and a Tuesday so thats correct. No website I am afraid. Not many rules, car must have originally be fitted with a V8 engine from the factory and be the original engine type, must be 80's or earlier, doesnt have to be an American car, can be a sports car but if so must be fitted with a full screen and hardtop, three classes at moment namely FIA for fully complient FIA cars, Modified for the higher performance highly modified cars and road going for cars generally running in road going trim i.e. steel and glass etc. (doesnt need MoT and tax!!) Tyres have to be a treaded tyre from Lists 1a or b. There is probably more but thats all I can remember at the moment. Oh and no whingers!!!!

Edited by Al Weyman on Wednesday 18th January 13:35

Edited by Al Weyman on Wednesday 18th January 13:37

[ctsdave]

G - I spoke to Bernie yeserday and he will welcome the Griff as is! I'm going to send him a pic but he knows its the newer shape running no roof etc... We know Bernie from a few years back when he ran the V8 Rolling Thunder series. It does sound a lot of fun and plenty of tracktime too!! (First meeting is a 20min qually and 20min race Snett300 Sat and then Sunday a 20min qually and 40min race on the 200!!) I've said to Bernie if funds allow I'll do a meeting this year to see what it's like - but the emphasis Bernie was getting across to me is deffo all about FUN!!

I'll e-mail you the gen he's send me (sure it has his contact details on so you can ring him to chat too, really nice guy!)

Dave

[Graham]

mmm rv8 tuscans started in 89, and i do have a hard top....

[wildman0609]

the 4th and 5th June dates are the AMOC st john horsfal meeting which is unsilenced. make the most of it, we club racers don't get many of these!!!!!

my RSR headers and megaphones have arrived this morning for my 911 for the intermarque race.

[Chris Isaacs]

xjsracer44 said:

I've pm'd you Bernie's contact details

Thanks for the thought - I've just checked my profile for the first fime in ages and realised my email address is an old out-of-date one... doh! From what Al posted of the rules my car wouldn't be legal anyway, but hopefully I will get along to spectate at one of these meets this year.

[williamp]

so its not Bernie as in Mr Ecclestone?? I think a race series of his collection would really be something!

I was planning to go to a few of those, so the pencil in the diary will be turned to ink!

[Jacobyte]

Al, please can you forward me Bernie's email?

[ctsdave]

Not heard anything about needing a roof?? Bernie said my car would be fine and he knows it's a convertible? Will have to double check now though!

[Chodosh Corvette]

Hi All,

I am Bernie's youngest son, Adam - currently living in NY, but along with my brother Simeon back home, are trying to help dad get this series off the ground.

BTW - If you have questions, feel free to call my dad Bernie on 07958932921.

The rules are pretty much summed up as per Alan's original post (cheers Alan).

The concept is also simple... Lets try and make racing fun again, nobody wants to see one person run off with a win at a country mile, so dad has interesting ideas which you may see coming through to keep things interesting. Its all about having fun, safe, relatively cheap racing with excellent camaraderie.

Each meeting will have a group BBQ, tea, coffee, hopefully some special vendors (selling oils, fuels, swap meet bits) etc on hand, all to encourage people to interact and have good fun. Prizes too... Last round there Helmets and race equipment awarded, when was the last time you saw that happen?

So many times, we have been racing where people isolate themselves into cliques, this is all about having good fun !!

Anyone with particular questions can PM me.

Cheers

[Chodosh Corvette]

Hi All,

Here is a quick update from dad re some people's questions on rules/regs etc.

The V8 Series is for enthusiasts who want the old school thrill of circuit racing with the added bonus of collecting awards and prizes...

Rules and Regs:

1. No slicks
2. No kit cars
3. No moaners or runaway winners
4. Four classes:
i. Modified
ii. FIA
iii. Road
iv. Invitation
5. Accepted years mainly 60's, 70's, 80's and some* 90's. No cars 2000 or newer
6. Cars can run any wheel/tyre configuration (with exception of slicks per rule 2)
7. Drivetrain is free, but must run same engine by manufacturer
8. Any transmission, any brakes
9. Fiber glass panels are allowed
10. Sportscars must run a windscreen and a roof

All two day events will feature 1 x 20 min race and 1 x 40 min race (two driver option)

We will also have multiple sponsors who are giving £100 vouchers to certain prize winners.

Cheers
Adam

[Graham]

definetly interested in a round or two, if my rover v8 powered tuscan challenge car is ok. I do have. roof for it as well.

just need to sort some tyres....

[450Nick]

Keeping an eye on this... Any idea of meeting costs?

[Chodosh Corvette]

Snetterton April 14th / 15th is a two day meeting with 100mins track time. Sat 20 x 20, Sunday 20 x 40mins two driver race. 450pounds...

[andy rob]

Mr Weyman are you doing Brands on 2-3 with the ctcrc then 4-5 with these ??
4 days in the camper ??

Can I put some road tyres on my falcon & come out and play ?? or maybe not 1999 = to modern & not in keeping with the theme, you'ed rather have my 68 coronet there but thats set up for drag racing

Edited by andy rob on Saturday 28th January 10:08