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| Autosport Show - Part 2 Regulations The final regs for 2012 Autosport Show - Part 1 St. Cross Electronics becomes Monoposto Championship title Sponsor Suspension components - a clarification Important Revision to 2012 Draft Regulations Simon Davey announces a significant reversion Old Davey's Almanake Simon looks back on a successful, exciting, but best of all fun, 2011 for the Monoposto Racing Club's series. Much more than a seasonal survey. Nurburgring - Peter Venn tells his history over 15 successive Nurburgring 24 hour races. A real cracker of a story. Festive Flippancy Santa involved in air incident. Lapping It Up Simon Davey looks at lap records established this year and earlier. The Italian Job Tristan Cliffe reports on a visit to the Dallara factory. 2012 All the key information for the new season NOW FURTHER AMENDED Awards Annual awards listing F3 Cup An MSVR press release Walter Hayes Trophy The Open Single Seater race was dominated by members of the club, past and present. Except the winner wasn't. Motorsport UK How did it go? Dinner Dance Celebrate a memorable year on 18 February 2012 Motorsport UK The club will be represented at an exhibition devoted to real motorsport and to getting more people into the sport. And you can see it at a bargain price. Nigel Davers on TV Well actually it's YouTube, thanks to MSVR. The Parkinson Line at Snetterton David reports in his unique style and explains the Timms Phenomenon. Snetterton, Sunday 16 October Simon Davey on the finale. With added photos. Final Championship Top 3's Simon gives them, and some stats Snetterton, Saturday 15 October Simon Davey gives his view of Saturday With added photos Snetterton, Saturday 15 October Tony Cotton describes a sunny event. With added photos Silverstone - Britcar 30 September / 1 October. Simon Davey taps the laptop to give us the news. The Car in Art Steven Griffin combines erudition and wit to give examples of the car in art. The Parkinson Line at Silverstone David reports Snetterton Reminder The final meeting of the season is soon upon us. Northern Nuptuals Doncaster's most famous Scot ties the knot. Our Royal Correspondent reports. Many items in the report are true. Anglesey Quiz Quizmaster Sarah Harvey-Fern reports from the comfy swivel chair beloved of quizmasters. The Parkinson Line at Anglesey David reports Anglesey 10/11 September. Simon Davey reports Belated but still welcome Brands 1600 report from DP Cycling to Paris Peter Venn made it - there's still time to show support Baking Grand Prix As much a part of the elite social scene as Henley, Wimbledon or Ascot. Brands Report 21 August Simon Davey reports on Sunday WITH ADDED PICTURES Brands Report 20 August Simon Davey reports on Saturday WITH ADDED PICTURES Brands Preview Simon Davey looks ahead to the Brands GP meeting The Parkinson Line ....on Televised Motorsport Our correspondent considers motorsport on TV. Brands Test Day (Indy) Details of a pre-meeting test day Brands GP Circuit Familiarisation Another chance to drive the GP circuit Brands Hatch GP 20/21 August A preview of the social side at Brands by Simon Davey Silverstone Grand Prix (Arena) Circuit 30 September / 1 October Time for Mono to show Alonso & Vettel how it's done........Enter via here The Parkinson Line.....At Oulton. DP has hacked mobile phones to get the news behind the facts at Oulton. Oulton Park 2 July - Dax Ward does spectacular, again. Oulton Park 2 July Mono paid its annual visit to the popular Cheshire parkland circuit Museum, Museums? Musea? Steven Griffin has been visiting some and gives a potted guide to the best and the most idiosyncratic. Brands Grand Prix Circuit It's coming soon (though after Oulton which closes soon). Want to see the track first? Spa - Dax Ward describes (and illustrates with You Tube) a frantic first lap in Race 2. Fancy a dab of oppo through Blanchimont? We have received notes on Spa from both Simon Davey and Andrew Cliffe, so have posted both with thanks: SPAtterings Simon Davey gives Not A Report but some inpressions from Spa SPAndrew Cliffe gives some notes from Spa Spa Results sheets from Belgium. Updated when it's raining and asst ed can't get in the garden. Britcar Silverstone Testing We have been notified of September testing on the Grand Prix Circuit Senna The Startline film critic raves over the new Senna film. The Parkinson Line at Cadwell. David did not run out of ink when typing this piece, but at Cadwell he did.......well, let him explain. Halfway Already? Surely not? But if Simon Davey says so and has written a mid-season review, it must be so. Cadwell Sunday 22 May All races. Now with one less joke and 6 more pictures. Cadwell Saturday 21 May 2000, Classic and 1400 Cadwell Saturday 21 May 1000, 1600 and 1800 Cadwell Quick Report (Sat and Sun - updated with pictures) The Definitive (?) Guide for the Hanger On. Or how to help at a race meeting - by Abi Stander Silverstone GP Race 30 September/1 October confirmed Spa Preview Simon Davey sets out the entry list and timetable Gian Paulo Dallara A report of a dinner where Ing Dallara was guest of honour, with thanks to Nick Harrison, the MIA, and John Wood of the MAC and Institution of Mechanical Engineers Brands 2 litre/1400 report DP reporting again Brands 1600 report David Parkinson managed to squeeze a laptop into the Reynard to type this report. Brands Hatch Memories Steven Griffin takes us down memory lane. April Minutes Summary of the events at the last Board Meeting Get Well Soon Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Brian Bennett, just out of hospital Cadwell 20 May Testing A chance to test / practice at the uniquely challenging and picturesque Lincolnshire venue Brands 30 April/1 May Don't forget to enter - remember Easter will cause havoc with the post. Testing news and an accomodation ad we have received The Parkinson Line...at Donington All the news from the 1600's at work and play by David Parkinson Donington Sunday 3 April 10/14/16/1800 Full report by Patrick Huston (pictures to follow) Donington Sunday 3 April 2litre Full report by Patrick Huston Donington Brief Report. The Parkinson Line...at Snetterton Things didn't quite go to plan for the 1600 class at Snetterton From the Cliffe Face Tristan describes an epic drive Snetterton 1000,1400,1600,1800 The editor gets behind the scenes Snetterton 2000 and Classic Our correspondent says much the same again in more words. Snetterton Very brief news MSVR Media Day You've read the report, now see the videos. Tyres BMTR/AVON will have a van at most races Nova News Hows the SUNBAC Nova award going, you ask? Here's the answer Safety Cars A straight lift from the MSA Blue Book, just a reminder of the rules. Which is well worth reading as it could easily (a) gain you places - really (b) prevent a visit to the CoC. Sunscreen Abi Stander provides a pastiche of the 1997 essay / surprise popular "music" success. Some genuinely valuable advice for supporters. The Parkinson Line A preview of the 1600 class Editorial What if the High Street came to the Paddocks? Be a part of history! Mono's first meeting of the year is at Snetterton Race Retro Pictures from the Stoneleigh Show SUNBAC Nova Trophy A bit more information about the 5 year sponsored project to bring newcomers into single seater racing. Flags A bit of winter homework with the MSA's take on flags, and links to a site which tells you what they REALLY mean. Still promising, but a bit older Peter Venn brings his Monoposto story up to date with successful spells in 1600s and 2 litres Take physic,pomp That quote from Shakespeare's King Lear heralds Dr Steven Griffin's health tips, set out in a robust and controversial style. Formula Renault 2000 Russ Giles enlarges on the result of a recent board decision Editorial. Belated Happy New Year A promising youngster writes..... Peter Venn has returned to the Mono scene in uncle David Dudley's Anson. Here he tells how it all started. Part 2 to follow. We are sorry to report that Denis Price, of Rhyl, who raced with the club in the days when we ran Formula Junior races, has passed on. Our sympathies to his family. 2010 Review Simon looks back at a superb year of competition Record Review Simon Davey looks at the pick of 2010's records. Do you know this car? A plea from Queensland based Andrew Fellowes Christmas Musings Steve Griffin muses on snow, Zetecs, Cossies, and Romanian Opera Singers. The last is the best bit. Oh, and "what he's learnt this year". Editorial Snow, rumours, Janis Joplin, Peter Whitmore. What could go together better? Christmas is coming so why not think of some possible (generally safety related) gifts? The Parkinson Line David's back after a summer off with more pithy observations. 2010 Winners You know the class winners by now, of course, but here are the winners of those other special cups and prizes 2011 Championship The club is pleased to announce the provisional calendar, dates, venues and prices. Parts Department 2 "brothers", a dodgy engine, a driver with the name of a car,and a stocking filler. Champions A final list of the champions, down to 3rd with a pdf of the full championship linked in. Now also with a full table you don't have to download.Congratulations to all. ‘Something for the Winter , Sir?’ A motor sport alternative when there’s no racing to be had by Jonathan Baggott Walter Hayes Several Mono and recent ex-Mono people appeared at this happy end of season event Silverstone Sunday 17 October Tony Cotton reports (even later) from a truncated 2000/Classic/1600 race Silverstone Sunday 17 October Tony Cotton reports (late) from a superb 1000/1400/1800 race Silverstone, Saturday 16 October Patrick Huston reports on a busy day, with a few addiitons by Simon Davey Silverstone The winners from "the best racing we've seen this year" (a commentator). Full report later. That Championship Year The ups and downs of a Mono Champion's year. Looking back to 1980 Martin and Andrew Cliffe have supplied some scans from a 1981 annual looking at Mono in 1980. Ray Dackombe Memorial Trophy - Silverstone GP Bridge Circuit 1/2 October 2010 Simon Davey reports froma wet but happy Silverstone. NOW WITH ADDED PICTURES HANS Devices Geoff Fern wrote about his Mallory accident on the forum. If you didn't read it, it is repeated here. Parts Department Some brief tales from Croft Croft Sunday More fun was had on day 2. Including "crowd pleasing" in the 1000's and rallycross in the 2000. Classics were the best behaved, as usual. Championship Postions It's getting exciting, or should we say even more exciting. Croft Saturday Whilst the 1000/1400/1600/1800 race pretty much followed the formbook, the 2 litre race was packed with unusual incident.and a few surprises. Photos now added. Croft Quick report, proper one will follow. Editorial Patrick considers microlights, welding and specials. The MSA doesn't like specials. Minutes of September Board Meeting Another Press Release......Steve Griffin has sent us a press release. Truly in the spirit of Monoposto Simon Says.... ......latest points and a chance of Silverstone testing, though for the National race not the Bridge one. From the Cliffe Face The latest press release from Team Omicron has hit our inbox. Oulton Quick Report Early 2000/Classic, late 10/14/16/18 race. Some interesting new joiners, to whom welcome. Mallory Sunday The weather was variable, but turned out sunny by the end of the day. Good racing ensued. Patrick reports. Simon Says... News from the co-ordinator Mark Webber advertises milk. A YouTube worth watching. You know those earplugs you keep in the crash helmet bag? Mallory Park Monday 30 August Report on 3 races and qualifying by Patrick Huston Baking Grand Prix Can Alonso do a chocolate cake? Does Vettel's Mum make fairy cakes? No. This is why Mono beats F1 any day. Mallory 29/30 August Quick Report 15 Not Out A pictorial look at the racing career of Simon Davey, Mono Administrator Formula Ford Origins David Parkinson has read an interesting book Donington Reopened, and back in Wheatcroft ownership. A press release. Editorial Customers or competitors? Parts Department Some F1 references and a few new car rumours Silverstone GP 1/2 October Non-championship on the Bridge circuit - that's the "old" GP circuit with one of the best corners around. Mallory Park Race and Barbecque - massively updated notice with more facts. 11 AUG CLOSING BUT YOU CAN ENTER BY PHONE/FAX/EMAIL Drivers of the Days A half year summary of the Superclutch and Magic Motorsport awards. Mallory Park Morgan Sports Car Club 24 July A little more detail and some more pictures Mallory Park Morgan Sports Car Club 24 July Quick Report Spa Disasters and other stories we couldn't / didn't include in the reports Why people should stay retired.... Applicable if you're Schuey, maybe not if you're a Low Flying Kiwi...Phil Moore reports inimitably from Spa Spa Race 2 - Sunday Race Spa Race 1 - Saturday Race Mallory 3 grids - including a purely bike engined one, a popular circuit and evening entertainment are all reasons to enter our August meeting Spa Pictures (1) Some pictures Spa A quick report as to who won. The race details and the human stories to follow. Ollie and Graham Read are this years "Spirit of Spa" winners. Snetterton Saturday Pictures It's what you've been waiting for - Andrew Cliffe's Snetterton pictures. Like they used to say about Frosties - they're Grrr..eaat Snetterton 20 June Patrick Huston was one of 20,000 to turn up to watch the Mono races. Lotus F1 were also there, anxious to pick up some tips. Snetterton 19 June - All classes. Some unusual results in tricky climatic conditions. Patrick Huston was our man on the spot with pacamac and soggy notebook. Points so far Simon Davey runs down the leaders at the half way stage of the season. Includes full points table. From the Cliffe Face - Anglesey. Our 2 litre correspondent reported promptly, but asst ed forgot to post the report. Snetterton Results No comments, just who won. Websites The Mono Gallery, Racing Exposure and Live Timing explained with an apology. Editorial Some interesting questions about the classes The Parkinson Line...at Anglesey David gives his comments from the Monaco of Mono. With some unusual pictures from Geoff Pashley Classic Team Lotus Festival, Snetterton 19/20 June We are priveleged to race at this prestigious meeting. Patrick Huston looks back at favourite Lotus GP cars. TV F3 Brands Invitation A lift from the Forum in case you've not seen it. Anglesey 1000/1400/1600/1800 Simon Davey reports on Sunday, delayed due to asst ed with apologies Anglesey 2000/Classic Simon Davey reports on Sunday Anglesey 2000 / Classic Simon Davey and Nigel Bland report on Saturday Anglesey 1000/1400/1600/1800 Simon Davey reports on Saturday The Parkinson Line...at Thruxton All the news from the inside of the Premier Class by David Parkinson Points after Anglesey Are you leading? Are you trailing? Are you neither? Find out here. Mallory TV meeting Running late on reports, here's last week's. Mallory Park - TV meeting. A quick report (full to follow) from an innovative meeting. Racing was a credit to the club. Editorial - Why scrutineering? Thruxton 8 May 1600 1800 Another good race with lots of place swapping, but unfortunately we didn't see much from the pits Championship Bulletin Following the sad death of Alan Putt, John Dawe has kindly agreed to act as a championship steward. Click for the formal pdf. Thruxton 8 May 2 litres and 1000/1400 A meeting marred by a tragic accident in a GT race eventually led to an eventful race. (Updated report) Fuel Revisited Tristan Cliffe has found a cartoon about racing fuels....... 1000/1400 Class Representative - News on what's happening Editorial - Discipline, Justice, Fairness, Responsibility and Other Concepts as they apply to motorsport governance The Parkinson Line On the 1600 Class at Brands. As ever, contributions from other classes gratefully received. Brands Hatch 28th March: 1000, 1400, 1600, 1800 Dax Ward (1000 & o/a), Nigel Smith (1600) and Julian Hoskins (1800) were the winners of a race that ended under sub-optimal circumstances. No 1400s made the start. Brands Hatch 28th March: 2 litre BARC Formula Renaults appeared in Mono for the first time, but the race was won by Jeremy Timms in his Dallara. Geoff Fern took the Classic class. A Painless Injection? No, not a doctor's visit but the story of Tristan Cliffe's injected Toyota engine. Dr Strangedavey - Part 2 In which our hero picks up odd bits of stuff, and listens. Ayrton Senna would have been 50 today (21 March 2010). A few photographs in tribute. RaceRetro Stoneleigh Park again provided the venue for the annual gathering of enthusiasts for anything more than 5 years old. A largely pictorial report. Spotted at Mallory A few new Mono cars were testing at Mallory last week. Graham Easter reports. Editorial: If it is right, It looks right. Patrick Huston on the beauties of functional engineering. AGM - what went on? If you were there you know. If not find out here. Dr Strangedavey or How I Learned To Stop Spending Money And Go Motor Racing Anyway (Part1) Simon Davey's tips on racing on a sensible budget Chris Fawkes We sadly report the passing of Chris Fawkes, a leading 1980's Mono competitor. Racing Clutches - What did they ever do for us? Part 2 Tony Tewson explains clutch materials Parts Department More random wanderings. AGM Pictures Andrew Cliffe's super pics of the Awards Presentation. Shame about the one of Parky though.... (see forum) Racing Clutches - What did they ever do for us? Part1 Tony Tewson of 2009 sponsors Superclutch explains how a clutch affects performance. Alan Putt An obituary of a man who changed racing Key Info All the forms to join, enter MSVR races and enter Spa. An invaluable one-stop admin guide from Simon. Parts Department More new car news, returning drivers, returning cars, and a bit of history The Parkinson Line While everybody else has been busy in the garage, David has subbed out the winter rebuild. Here's the story. Editorial - What Price Pleasure - Patrick Huston considers cost effective single seaters Spa It's the best circuit in the world and Mono can race there again after a short gap. Don't miss the chance. Autosport / Racing Car Show The usual eclectic mix of pictures from Birmingham Any Questions? Simon Davey invites questions for the forum at the AGM Parts Department Some crytic news of new cars, sneering at The Guardian, and How to Change a Fanbelt. Editorial Thoughts from Patrick about the coming season If you thought Silverstone was wet.... Patrick Huston looks at dinghy sailing. There are remarkable parallels with car racing. The Calendar and Entry Fees Confirmation of the dates and venues and the cost of racing next year Knowledge and Power Graham Easter takes us inside a dynamometer shop and explains what goes on. Christmas Quiz A mix of the fiendishly difficult and the embarrasingly easy - why not have a go and try to win a prize? Editorial - Sympathy For the Treasurer Patrick considers the problems of setting race entry fees. This editorial is back after a pricing issue, now resolved. So, How Does The Calendar Come About? Peter Whitmore is interviewed about the basis of 2010's racing. (Includes revised Snetterton date) The Parkinson Line.....or "Not the November Minutes". DP turns his pen with the twisted nib onto his fellow directors. The Awards We already know who won the class awards. Who won the other awards? This will tell you.
Congratulations from an Old Mono Member That's what the email said from Roger Algar. DP's Reynard has quite a history.
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