harv8 Martyn Harvey Waterloo, Ontario, Canada (189 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 10:09PM Main British Car: MGB Rover V8, TVR Chevy V8, MGB GT Ford V8 |
Autocross Videos from the 2008 British V8 Meet
The camera was running all morning at the autocross event so just about everybody who drove the course has been recorded.
I have uploaded a few clips on "You Tube" and will add more over the next few days. Let me know if you prefer your car not be shown. Search "British V8 Wisconsin" to find the clips. Martyn |
BMC Brian Mc Cullough Forest Lake, Minnesota, USA (383 posts) Registered: 10/30/2007 02:27AM Main British Car: 1980 MGB '95 3.4L 'L32' SFI V6, GM V6T5 & 3.42 Limi |
Re: Autocross Videos from the 2008 British V8 Meet
Please, post my car.
Who drove the 1.8L MGB that took a faster time then mine? I am sure it was no longer powered by the single carb, but would like to know what they did to it. Excellent driver for sure! My Dad was pleased that a 4 cylinder MGB beat me. Now he thinks he still has a chance, although today I did leave my B with him for a day. No comments were left with me, but my brother heard! -BMC. |
ex-tyke Graham Creswick Chatham, Ontario, Canada (1165 posts) Registered: 10/25/2007 11:17AM Main British Car: 1976 MGB Ford 302 |
Re: Autocross Videos from the 2008 British V8 Meet
Brian,
That would be Max Fulton. Max took me on the track at Nelson's Ledges at last year's British V8 show in his 4 banger - he was faster than some V8's which goes to show that driving skill has it's place. Max is also organizing next years's event in Raleigh-Durham. |
BlownMGB-V8 Jim Blackwood 9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042 (6469 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 12:59PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS |
Re: Autocross Videos from the 2008 British V8 Meet
Max and Carl both seem to feel that it's more fun to wring every last iota of performance from the chassis than it is to add power with a big motor. And they're good at it. For LeMans I'd want them on my team.
Jim |
BMC Brian Mc Cullough Forest Lake, Minnesota, USA (383 posts) Registered: 10/30/2007 02:27AM Main British Car: 1980 MGB '95 3.4L 'L32' SFI V6, GM V6T5 & 3.42 Limi |
Re: Autocross Videos from the 2008 British V8 Meet
I'll agree with getting performance from the chassis and with the exception of this car, have always started with suspension first.
And as far as Max's driving- Good driving Max! -BMC. |
applebit Jon McCullough Maple Grove, MN (18 posts) Registered: 07/18/2008 08:11PM Main British Car: 1978 Porsche 924 Chevy LS1 |
Re: Autocross Videos from the 2008 British V8 Meet
This is the sort of stuff that will get us through the long winters in Minnesota where we have to drive Saturn's and other front wheel drive vehicles.
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mowog1 Rick Ingram Central Illinois (1523 posts) Registered: 10/17/2007 09:36PM Main British Car: 1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover |
Re: Autocross Videos from the 2008 British V8 Meet
Great videos!
Glad you had fun at british V8 2008, Jon! It was nice meeting you and seeing your LS1 Porsche! |
applebit Jon McCullough Maple Grove, MN (18 posts) Registered: 07/18/2008 08:11PM Main British Car: 1978 Porsche 924 Chevy LS1 |
Re: Autocross Videos from the 2008 British V8 Meet
Was lots of fun! I think it was Carl that came up to me and told me I was in the "SOB" class... Made me laugh, then he told me SOB stood for "Some Other Brand" making me laugh even more :-)
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Citron Stephen DeGroat Lugoff, SC (367 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 09:43PM Main British Car: 1970 MGBGT V6, 7004R, AC, matching trailer 3.1 liter |
Re: Autocross Videos from the 2008 British V8 Meet
Thanks for the video. Man do I look slow. But it was fun.
Steve |
mowog1 Rick Ingram Central Illinois (1523 posts) Registered: 10/17/2007 09:36PM Main British Car: 1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover |
Re: Autocross Videos from the 2008 British V8 Meet
You didn't have an more fuel pump problems on the way home from Wisconsin, did you?!
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Citron Stephen DeGroat Lugoff, SC (367 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 09:43PM Main British Car: 1970 MGBGT V6, 7004R, AC, matching trailer 3.1 liter |
Re: Autocross Videos from the 2008 British V8 Meet
Rick,
No we got home fine. I re-did the install to a slightly better position and bought an exact replacement, so if I have trouble again, it will be easy to fix. Advnce refunded my money on the Mr. Gasket pump that lasted 1.5 days. Steve |