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FrankAshleymgm
United Kingdom
115 Posts |
Posted - 26/10/2017 : 18:37:10
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The Regs and entry forms are available for the 2018 Manx Classic, as well as the ferry and hotel deals. The event tales place on April 26th, 27th and 28th and once again comprises 3 separate hill climbs all over a mile in length and on good surfaced roads, 2 of which are on the TT course. The organisers would welcome more Triple-M cars, and if we can get a minimum of 5 cars, we may be able to have our own class. Full details of the event can be found at manxmotorracing.com, and regs can be downloaded and entries made on line. Having done the event for the past 3 years along with Colin McLachlan, we would welcome some company of similar cars to enjoy the friendly competition among visitors and residents. If anyone is interested and wants to know more about the event please contact me or Colin and we would be please to talk to you. Hopefully we can get as good a turn out of Triple-M cars as we did at Rockingham on Saturday last, and perhaps start a revival in speed events to match that of circuit racing
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Christian H
Germany
58 Posts |
Posted - 26/10/2017 : 20:10:40
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Really good event as Frank points out- highly recommended, in particular the very laid back and friendly atmosphere, very welcoming organising club - have done it twice in 2015 and 2016 despite considerable organisationally efforts! The attraction is that this event is being held a) on the Isle of Man and b) they are closing public roads for the duration of the competition - even buses are diverted! Residents streets are converted into paddocks - and nobody is complaining when a fellow competitor is taking a few bits of his car by the kerb in front of their front gardens - unbelievable! And please be assured - the two gents Frank and Colin will give you some good, stiff competition!
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Dolts
United Kingdom
1127 Posts |
Posted - 26/10/2017 : 22:14:06
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Frank you didn't tell me it was the same date as Brands! What a shame.
Mark Dolton www.triple-mracing.com
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Colin McLachlan
United Kingdom
987 Posts |
Posted - 27/10/2017 : 09:02:29
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It's a great event, and I shall be entering again for next year. Are you coming over, Christian? I hope to see you at the usual guest house.
Colin
Markinch, Fife. PA 0613 MG3242 Register No. 2591 |
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JDoe
United Kingdom
85 Posts |
Posted - 27/10/2017 : 19:01:16
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I intend to be there (usual caveats: work & spondoolicks) That's 4 Triple-M cars, just need one more... |
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FrankAshleymgm
United Kingdom
115 Posts |
Posted - 31/10/2017 : 18:45:21
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I have just had it confirmed that with 5 triple M cars we would definitely have our own class and not have to battle in vain with Terry McGrath's Amilcar. There must be some speed eventers out there who could come and join in the fun.
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colintf
United Kingdom
1473 Posts |
Posted - 31/10/2017 : 19:13:17
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quote: Originally posted by FrankAshleymgm
I have just had it confirmed that with 5 triple M cars we would definitely have our own class and not have to battle in vain with Terry McGrath's Amilcar. There must be some speed eventers out there who could come and join in the fun.
Frank
That's a great result Frank
D0285 Photographer for MGCC (LeMans Classic, Oldtimer Grand Prix etc) & MG Motor (BTCC 2012-5) http://www.triple-mracing.com/ |
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Colin McLachlan
United Kingdom
987 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2017 : 09:40:01
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Well done Frank. I don't think there is anyone else north of the Border I can tempt to join us. Perhaps Brian Galbraith could persuade Ruth that a week's holiday in sunny IoM in late April is just what she needs. Are there any other hill-climbers in the north of England to tempt? I'm still waiting to hear from Christian.
Colin
Markinch, Fife. PA 0613 MG3242 Register No. 2591 |
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Colin McLachlan
United Kingdom
987 Posts |
Posted - 02/11/2017 : 10:04:47
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I've just heard from Christian that he might not make it this year, so we may be back down to three entrants . As the Manx Classic is not an International event, Christian has to pay personally the cost of upgrading the event to the organisers, so that he can enter! Ad to this the additional costs of travelling from Germany, and you can see the problem. Perhaps if we get four Triple-Ms (or three and a TA/TB, creating a pre-war MG class), we could club together to pay the fee to upgrade the event, so that Christian can join us. How about some of the Dutch cars joining us? Or that very fast L type from Belgium, that was on the Kernow Wheals tour.
Colin
Markinch, Fife. PA 0613 MG3242 Register No. 2591 |
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Cathelijne
Netherlands
744 Posts |
Posted - 02/11/2017 : 13:01:51
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'Unfortunately' the Orange Clog will be racing at Brands Hatch that same weekend ...
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briang
United Kingdom
218 Posts |
Posted - 20/11/2017 : 12:21:41
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We're hoping to go over with the J2 for a first time entry, having heard all these good reports from Colin, Frank et al. Still some sorting out to do, with other things going on around then.
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Colin McLachlan
United Kingdom
987 Posts |
Posted - 25/11/2017 : 12:19:55
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I've entered now, and booked my accommodation at Peel. The B&B is filling up, but I believe still some space.
Colin
Markinch, Fife. PA 0613 MG3242 Register No. 2591 |
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briang
United Kingdom
218 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2018 : 13:28:02
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I'm now officially entered in the Manx Classic with my J2. Two hillclimbs and a Sprint, on proper roads with kerbs and other exciting stuff. Should be great. Have applied to go on the MMM Border Reivers Tour straight after that, och aye.
The ferries are getting well booked up now, we couldn't get on our "ideal" sailing today. But we're still going. Zoom zoom.
Hurry up if you want to go to this event!
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Colin McLachlan
United Kingdom
987 Posts |
Posted - 12/01/2018 : 13:38:38
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Hi Brian, good to hear you're joining Frank and me. Still don't know if Andrew Harrington is coming, but Christian is almost certainly not coming.
It used to be two hillclimbs and a sprint, but last year they replaced the Governor's Sprint with the Sloc hillclimb, which in my view is much better.
Barbara and I will be returning to the mainland on Sunday morning, and driving up to the Barony Castle for Sunday night (a day early), so we'll see you again there, and Frank and Wilma will be on the Tour as well, getting the Monday ferry.
Colin
Markinch, Fife. PA 0613 MG3242 Register No. 2591 |
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JDoe
United Kingdom
85 Posts |
Posted - 12/01/2018 : 16:29:17
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I've just entered online and I'll book the ferry as soon as I get confirmation of my entry. It's going to be a busy week: Silverstone Spring Start followed by the Manx Classic... |
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JDoe
United Kingdom
85 Posts |
Posted - 12/01/2018 : 16:55:21
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I've got a reply back from the Manx Motor Racing Club and I'm booked on the Manx Steam Racket. See you there... |
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