TRDC Billing 2009

SNOT · Postby **SNOT** » 18 Mar 2009 20:01

Last year on the road run we found a tunnel in Northants which the 8s loved, rassed down some top country lanes, went through some woods, took over a lovely country pub and one car was doing 4.5 mpg.

We did not loose any one and the sun shone. HONEST.

This year we are looking at two runs one on Saturday and a different one on the Sunday.

The more cars the better, last year on the Saturday saw 20+ cars on the run, there is something special about looking in the mirror and only seeing 7s and 8s.

Get yourself down to Billing for a top weekend.

Simon B ( SNOT )

stevie_a · Postby **stevie_a** » 18 Mar 2009 20:05

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by zoe

as im new to this forgive me for not knowing , but where when and do u have to be a particular member to go to this ?? do tell , thanks zoe<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

The TR Drivers National weekend is set for the 4th and 5th July 2009

At Billing Aquadrome Northampton

How to find Billing Aquadrome
From the North
â€¢ Exit M1 Jct 16
â€¢ Take the A45 to Northampton
â€¢ Follow the signs to Billing Aquadrome for about 7 miles
From the South
â€¢ Exit M1 Jct 15
â€¢ Take the A508 to join the A45 ringroad
â€¢ Follow the signs to Billing Aquadrome for about 4 miles
postcode: NN3 9DA

If it's not broke don't fix it.

john 215 · Postby **john 215** » 18 Mar 2009 21:20

Hi Alec,
Would be great to see your wifes car there and of course hear it.
Did the car once run in the Rover V8 Drag Racing Association Championship, if so may have some video footage of it somewhere ( i was a member during the time this series was being ran early 90s, went to all the meets up at the 'Pod' and there was a TR7 very similar running [?] )

Any plans to run it again down the 1320 feet [?] If you are stuck for crew [;)]
Cheers John

LIVE LIFE A QUARTER OF A MILE AT A TIME!
1979 3.5 FHC(STATUS PENDING!!)

1982 2.0 DHC NOW A 4.6,ON THE ROAD NOW KICKING AR5E !!!!

Alec Pringle · Postby **Alec Pringle** » 18 Mar 2009 22:59

Hi John,

As far as I know it ran only on a handful of occasions in the early 90s - the main problem being that the twin-turbo Rovercraft engine ate transmissions. 730bhp at the flywheel and commensurate torque, no wonder it ate transmissions !!

The current (second) engine is puny in comparison . . . normally aspirated, and putting out something in excess of 350bhp at the flywheel on 98 octane petrol. Mind you, the passenger footwell full of electronics isn't there just for show. Use high octane fuel and the 2-stage NOS option and the power increases considerably.

If you have any record of the car in its original guise I'd be fascinated to see it, and extremely grateful - we have nothing relating to its original incarnation, other than the recollections of the guys who built it.

Cheers,

Alec

Phil Humphries · Postby **Phil Humphries** » 19 Mar 2009 06:36

Everyone is welcome - you dont have to be a member of any car club !
Phil[:)]
<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by zoe

as im new to this forgive me for not knowing , but where when and do u have to be a particular member to go to this ?? do tell , thanks zoe

zoe · Postby **zoe** » 19 Mar 2009 19:00

thanks phil, nice to be made welcome,i dont know anything about any of the clubs realy, but would be realy nice to go , where do i get details from for Billing and i guess its possible to bring all the kids ? altho wud have to bring another veichle as well , can they all be parked together ? thank zoes

gaz · Postby **gaz** » 19 Mar 2009 19:16

you can bring the whole family as long as you keep the kids on a lead
don't forget yer tent you can take any car and park it close by....... its fantastic site for kids fair ground, arcades, go-carts, lakes, ducks to feed, take away's, resturantS
not to mention TRDC BEER TENT.........

http://www.billingaquadrome.com/index.aspx

just incase you miss this bit on there site

http://www.billingaquadrome.com/gallery.htm

It rides again.....

stevie_a · Postby **stevie_a** » 19 Mar 2009 19:27

Gaz

did you see your dream of last years billing on page two of this thread?

If it's not broke don't fix it.

john 215 · Postby **john 215** » 19 Mar 2009 20:13

Hi Alec,
Found a video of the Rover V8 Championship for 1994, on the cover is a picture of your car [:0] i think, in its old Rovercraft days, there name is on the doors.Not good photo as taken in a hurry-

Will watch the video again at the weekend and let you know if its featured on there. If so will try and get copied or send you the tape and you have a look / copy ect.
Got a couple of names as well of guys running TR7's in 1996 championships will PM. them to you with any thing else i can dig out over the weekend.
There was talk a year or two ago of resurrecting the series but nowt came of it
Cheers John

LIVE LIFE A QUARTER OF A MILE AT A TIME!
1979 3.5 FHC(STATUS PENDING!!)

1982 2.0 DHC NOW A 4.6,ON THE ROAD NOW KICKING AR5E !!!!

Phil Humphries · Postby **Phil Humphries** » 19 Mar 2009 20:15

I think Gaz has said it all - you can all park together while camping and on the Sunday we do try keep all the TRs in one area
look me up when you're there !
Phil

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by zoe

thanks phil, nice to be made welcome,i dont know anything about any of the clubs realy, but would be realy nice to go , where do i get details from for Billing and i guess its possible to bring all the kids ? altho wud have to bring another veichle as well , can they all be parked together ? thank zoes

zoe · Postby **zoe** » 19 Mar 2009 21:02

thanku, gaz and phil, im going to try and go ,and yes i will bring the tent!! only if its dry !!!! im NOT camping in ther wet !!! i will sleep in our chevrolet astro day van !! leave the tent for the kids !!

zoe · Postby **zoe** » 19 Mar 2009 21:15

Gaz,just looked at the link u sent me looks great, do we have to book? and whats the cost ? thanks zoe

gaz · Postby **gaz** » 20 Mar 2009 05:44

stevie yes cheers for that you you posted my dream car (so to speak) lol it was just as ugly as i remembered...........

zoe you could probs do with booking its a massive site but hang on i'm sure someone will post a special code just for us lot which is also found in club magazine for a club discount i think its normally 20-22 a night if your in motorhome or a caravan cheaper in a tent - discount and that includes entry to the show if you come for the day you'll need a day pass

It rides again.....

Odd · Postby **Odd** » 20 Mar 2009 07:08

Don't forget there's a hotel just outside the gate. Book early - it's far to close to Silverstone...
Jim and I stayed at the hotel last year, and was very satisfied with it and its restaurant.

My two 1980 Wedges...

trphil · Postby **trphil** » 20 Mar 2009 07:57

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by zoe

i guess its possible to bring all the kids ?<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

We have various TR Juniors activities in the marquee during the day, Scalextric, colouring and the like...

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