Robin Hood Historic Stages

[guy mayers]

Waldegaard driving the Perez VK Stratos (http://www.italiaspeed.com/2008/motorsport/rally/other/british_historic_championship/other/02/waldegaard/2002.html)

Guy

[Swamprat33]

oooh, Waldegard in the Stratos v Blomqvist in the escort - sweet :D

Would love to se that.

Lets hope they do a DVD of the event.

Tim

[strat6v]

Why don't you come along Tim, there will be a few SEC members lurking in the woods ;)

[Bernard]

Might have to dust my rally jacket off for this one !

[vindi49]

Been thinking about spectating on a rally, I'm guessing this would be a good one to start with? So apart from take a warm jacket, what do I need to know?
Russell

[Chris J]

It sounds like a 'must watch'. Whether you saw him in a Stratos in a forest 33 years ago or not?

Which stage will the back end fall off??

[Sando]

Might have to dust my rally jacket off for this one !

Count me in Bernie :) ...... I think the early stages may be the best ;) ... not sure if it's got it's new engine yet?

Could all meet up at the service area too. There's usally a speccie car park.

Russ don't forget your bobble hat :D

[SUSIT]

Might be worth a trip south :)


Are non club members welcome :D

[strat6v]

Most certainly Steven. But the coffee's are on you ;) :D

[Steve Poole]

Hi all,
Just read this and may attend - what days are you doing 8th March is Saturday is it a one dayer? Saturdays OK for me at the moment,

Russell: You going in the car or on the bike? Any chance of a lift? Beer tokens available.... :p

Steve

[Chris J]

Could all meet up at the service area too. There's usally a speccie car park.

Rob,
Someone on the British Rally Forum says that spectators are not allowed into the service area at Tuxford on this year's rally. A safety issue, at the request of the land owner.

There's nothing mentioned on Lindholme's Robin Hood website though?

[Swamprat33]

Hmm, March 8 & 9, will have to get permission for my dear lady wife :D

Won't be in the stratos tho, it is sorned, and I hope to get the engine out before then.

Tim

[simon]

From the BritishRally forum

"the service area is near Tuxford and is closed to Spectators, due to the land owners request and for safety reason." from the Entries Secretary

"The forestery Commision have once again said that the car park at Sherwood Pine will be closed on Saturday night so there will be NO advertised stages on the Saturday night. This is due to Health and Safety fears and the bad behavour of two year ago. Sorry I would love to have the car park open but its out of our hands.
The usual stages will be available on the Sunday for spectators. Information will be available on the web site from the weekend before the rally." from the Clerk of the Course.

They are asking for marshals though...

Jimmy McRae now entered in the Porsche too.

[Chris J]

I must admit, I did fear for my life in that service area last year :rolleyes:

[Sando]

[QUOTE=Chris J]Rob,
.... spectators are not allowed into the service area at Tuxford on this year's rally. A safety issue, at the request of the land owner.
QUOTE]
Hiya read that in MN too, I'd heard there were problems at Sherwood Pines. I was thinking of another service area up near Thoresby, but I think I may be mixed up with the Dukeries.
Stages on Sat night are non spectator so lets hope Bjorn doesn't break a driveshaft ;) and makes it through until the Sunday!

Rab

[simon]

I can't remember where I read it, but I think the Tuxford venue is new to rallying this year. I believe it is on a former competitors land.

Thoresby is usually the Dukeries service area. This one always used to use Wonderland (?) just off the roundabout in-between Clipstone and Blidworth.

[Chris J]

This one always used to use Wonderland (?) just off the roundabout in-between Clipstone and Blidworth.

Actually, that's the one I was thinking of. I take it it's not being used this time?

[catswhiskers]

I think I'm correct in saying that the Tuxford area is part of Richard Walkers haulage business premises and, as such is actually private land, hense the 'no admittance' stance. That is of course unless you happen to be servicing for a friend ;) ;)

Mick

[Swamprat33]

Hi guys, I hope to be joining you to watch it on Sunday. Will stay with parents nr Gainsborough on Saturday night, and head over the Trent on Sunday morning.
Are you planning to meet up anywhere, if so where and what time.

Not been to this event before, so no idea where to go.

Cheers

Tim

[vindi49]

Gutted that I can't make it, just got a promotion at work so will be working weekends for a few months. More money towards a kit, though!!
Russell

[simon]

Posted on the BritishRally Forum...

http://www.britishrally.co.uk/rally/viewtopic.php?t=12578&start=120

Saturday 8th March 2008

There are NO SPECTATOR STAGES on the Saturday evening. This is a requirement of the Forestry Commission.
Please note that the gates to Sherwood Pines Forest Park will be closed at 5.00pm on Saturday 8 March until 7.00am Sunday 9 March. Overnight parking is not allowed.

Sunday 9th March 2008

Competitors will be preceded by several Safety Cars. The sequence of the event will be the Historic category first, with a 5 minute gap between the Historic and Post Historic/Classic categories. There will be another 5 minute gap before the Historic trophy rally and then a 10 minute gap before the first Modern competitor. There are three spectator stages, all on OS map 120 :-

Stage Name First Car Due

Thieves Wood 1 and 2 08.54 and 12.25
The stage is located south of Mansfield and the car park is off the B6139
Spectator Car Park at 540558½

Blidworth 09.25
The stage is located south of Blidworth village and the car parks are west of the A614
Spectator Car Parks at 595¾543¼ and 592524


Clipstone North 2 11.36
The stage is located to the north east of Mansfield and the entrance to the forest is off the B6030 near Old Clipstone village, signposted Sherwood Pines Forest Park
Spectator Car Park via 611½647

Clipstone North 3 17.14 (Modern only)
The stage is located to the north east of Mansfield and the entrance to the forest is off the B6030 near Old Clipstone village, signposted Sherwood Pines Forest Park
Spectator Car Park via 611½647

There is no spectator access to the Service Area

Programmes will be on sale at various locations throughout the day.

Please take all your litter home with you, and be aware of fire risks in the forests.


WARNING! Motor sport can be dangerous.

Despite the organisers taking all reasonable precautions unavoidable accidents can
happen. In respect of these you are present at your own risk.

It is a condition of your presence that you obey the instructions of the Marshals in relation to the safety of yourselves and others.
_________________
Ian Beech - Clerk of the Course
Alternative Sign Centre
Robin Hood Forest Stages 2008

[Chris J]

Waldergard test:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=dXYFpraIhIY

[Sando]

Top Spot Chris
So good I had to watch it twice! :cool:
Engine sounds nice and strong, Bjornie looked pretty confident with it by the in car stuff too. Hope they do well.

[Swamprat33]

That was damned good footage. Let's hope he does well and completes the rally.
See you there chaps :D
Tim

[strat6v]

Tim, Ring my batphone when you park up at the first stage. We'll come and find ya.

[catswhiskers]

John,

Tim is picking me up and we're off to Blidworth. We'll be parking on Longdale Lane somewhere and going in from that side.
See you there?

Mick

[strat6v]

Will do Captain ;)

[catswhiskers]

Three pics from this morning in Blidworth.
Pleased to report that everything looked and, more importantly, sounded good when he came past us. :)
Mick

[strat6v]

Waldegard was still going great guns through Clipstone and the Warsop stage after. I must say the engine sounded a lot crisper than last year. Not sure on the Stage timings but Probably very close between Waldegard and Blomquist. Real nice to see :cool: :cool:

Steve Perez was spectating at Clipstone also, looking well for a chap with a bad back/neck. Be good to see him back behind the wheel soon.

Jack took two short video's, will try and upload them onto Youtube then post a link back here.

[SUSIT]

Looks like a first in class for the old man, maybe Steve will let him drive the rest of the year,
I was so close to being there as well. Just home from collecting daughter from Newcastle.
Hope you all had a good day.

[catswhiskers]

Thoroughly good day Stephen. And the weather was actually warm and sunny for a change.
Looks like First in class and second overall in the Post Historics. :D
Now that's got to be worth a season long partnership surely??? ;)

Mick

[Swamprat33]

A grand morning was had by all. Great weather and good fun too.

Pleased to see a really good result.

I'd be interested to hear waldegard's comments after the event. Wonder how it compared to his memories of the works cars.

Tim

[Swamprat33]

Here are 4 pix i toook today of the VK Stratos on opposite side of track from Mr Whiskers ;)

Enjoy

Tim

[Chris J]

What a star! Bjorn Waldergard was absolutely on it today.
I never expected him to be going that quick 33 years on.

[catswhiskers]

I never expected him to be going that quick 33 years on.

That must mean that there's hope for us 'old timers' yet then. :D :D

Mick

[Chris J]

Some rubbish Stratos photos:

[Chris J]

Here's another one:

[Chris J]

A Chevette HSR in Clipstone:

[Chris J]

Jimmy in the same forest:

[Chris J]

and 'The Stig' in the same place:

[Chris J]

That must mean that there's hope for us 'old timers' yet then. :D :D

Mick

Yes Mick, all the above must have years on you!!

[Shaun II]

Thats cheered my day up a bit, impressive driving especially considering what the car is worth. Bjorn seems to rev the engine a bit less and not be so harsh and still be very quick - armchair comments from me. Hope that MC video site has some more incar footage.

I'm busy getting my historic Ferrari running so better get back to it, might even be ready for this years RAC.

[PHILL]

Hi Chris The Pics You Have Lifted And Posted On The Stratos Site The 2nd One Down Is Mine M8 And You Should Ask If You Can Repost :mad: They Are Copyright To The Peeps You Taken Them From If You Go Back On The Rally Forum IT States On There All Pics Are Copyrighted To The Poster I Was Just About To Post My Pics When I See I Was Going To Post The Same Pic Just Be Careful In The Future M8 ;)

[PHILL]

Great 2nd Place For The Stratos Cracking Drive By Mr Waldergard In The Vk Lancia Stratos Sound'ed Great Hope Most Of You Got Out To SeE It ;) :d

[Swamprat33]

Shame on you Chris. :p

[Chris J]

Hi Chris The Pics You Have Lifted And Posted On The Stratos Site The 2nd One Down Is Mine M8 And You Should Ask If You Can Repost :mad: They Are Copyright To The Peeps You Taken Them From If You Go Back On The Rally Forum IT States On There All Pics Are Copyrighted To The Poster I Was Just About To Post My Pics When I See I Was Going To Post The Same Pic Just Be Careful In The Future M8 ;)

Apologies Phill, I'm very sorry about that.
I've deleted all the url links to be on the safe side.

[SUSIT]

Did anyone get to talk to the great man and ask if the VK car felt or drove much different to the previous Strats he has driven

Stephen

[PHILL]

Apologies Phill, I'm very sorry about that.
I've deleted all the url links to be on the safe side.
thanks chris ;)

[PHILL]

Did anyone get to talk to the great man and ask if the VK car felt or drove much different to the previous Strats he has driven

Stephen
yes i did, at the finish he said it brought back a lot of memory's for him i also ask'ed if he will be out in it again watch this space i dont think we have seen the last of him i hope ;)

[SUSIT]

yes i did, at the finish he said it brought back a lot of memory's for him i also ask'ed if he will be out in it again watch this space i dont think we have seen the last of him i hope ;)


Thanks Phill,
No menton of a comparison between the VK car and his previous stratos mounts, Interested as a former forum member always claims the VK car is so far removed from a "real Stratos" mechanically that it should not be called one. There view not mine.

If he is out again I will need to make a bigger effort to attend.

Cheers
Stephen
PS I noticed from the video that the VK car has a very similar rollcage to my Allora

[chris.richard]

He was trying, wasn't he? I hope he could see more on the night stage than the camera can! youtube (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=6H-4xut4Sb8&NR=1)