Well done Lewis!!

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 3:17 pm

Anyone watching the GP today can only be in complete admiration for Lewis Hamilton's drive - he was in a class of his own and really made the Ferraris look foolish! Well done Lewis!!

Post by **wanderinstar** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 3:37 pm

I second that wholeheartedly. I was beginning to think he had lost the plot. But he has certainly pulled it all together today. Well done Louis.

Post by **d_harris** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 4:36 pm

I think the ferraris made themselves look foolish! To win a race you need to be able to go around corners.......

Post by **dalebrignall** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 5:43 pm

a good win in awful conditions why are we losing silverstone

Post by **wanderinstar** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 5:45 pm

Because Bernie Ecclestone says so. Don't suppose he has asked the drivers, who drive the damn track. Possibly he wants more of a cut???

Post by **jonathon** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 6:31 pm

I think its because its owned by the racing drivers, and Ernie being Ernie cannot allow them to match his total control of all things F1. I'm just waiting for him to fix this years results so that Maclaren will not be champions.
Well done Lewis though, know how he felt (well just a little) driving on a flooded track up at Bruntingthorpe today, in the new Zetec traveller and that only had 170bhp.

Post by **Kevin** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:38 am

driving on a flooded track up at Bruntingthorpe today, in the new Zetec traveller and that only had 170bhp

Hmm not something I have experienced from either a flooded track or with a Moggie with that sort of improved BHP

Post by **Peetee** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 6:52 pm

driving on a flooded track up at Bruntingthorpe today, in the new Zetec traveller and that only had 170bhp

Johnathon, I'm extremely concerned. This messageboard (and it goes without saying - your business) could not do without your extensive knowledge and skill. Surely you need some sort of test driver. [flutters eyelids and smiles sweetly]

Post by **callyspoy** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 7:38 pm

pete, no offence, i think he needs a young buccaneer to be a test driver...i suppose i could do it...if you ask nicely...

Post by **jonathon** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 7:48 pm

Sorry guy's, nice try

the car was in the hands of an ex cart racer and test driver, who also seems to be considerably younger than me ( Oi , no jokes either

)
I'll let you know next time were testing so you can see if your bravado will be successful

Post by **Mogwai** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 7:56 pm

Morris Minor trackday ?

Post by **callyspoy** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 8:26 pm

ha, trackday...not in mine! all noise no action really! 3.3 diff on a track car...what a thought...!!

Post by **jonathon** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:55 pm

Mogwai, we will be arranging a Minor track day in the near future, go get your gloves and helmet

3.3 diff, blimey must have at least 200bhp to be able to drive that one

Post by **Matt** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:06 pm

I got my gloves, helmet, race boots and kart suit

where do I sign up? (and where do I get my suspension upgrades?) ;)

Post by **Mogwai** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:25 pm

Sounds good,
helmet & gloves at the ready

Post by **jonathon** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:40 pm

Not too sure of the venue yet, it rather depends on who is organizing the event. We have been approached by a magazine who might well pay for the day, and the likely venue will be Oulton Park.
Our partners with the Zetec conversion, Omex performance electronics might be organizing our own event which could be Oulton, Pembery, or Angelsey but this will be in a good few months time. Ideally we could do with sponsors, ie a magazine ( Minor Monthly, Minor Matters or a National mag) to help pay for the day, otherwise it can become quite expensive.
I'll definitely let you know as soon as possible