VSCC Pomeroy Trophy Silverstone 28TH Feb 2009

[TonyLees]

It's that time of year again!
details: http://www.vscc.co.uk

[Bob Bull]

Tony,
I have arranged to be at the Pom again armed with recording equipment and camera, so will be on the look-out for you (I feel it only fair to warn you).
What vehicle will you driving this year? Will it be as missable as the Viper was last time?

Of course all of this depends on me being in good health!

Bob

[TonyLees]

Hi Bob,
The Viper should be there; backup plan is to use the Merc 4x4.
Look forward to seeing you again.
Bring a warm coat!
Cheers, Tony

[Bob Bull]

Tony,
Judging by the lack of replies I assume it is Me and Thee only on Saturday. Look for the man in the warm coat.

Regards,

Bob

[TonyLees]

There are 123 entries!
Don't worry Bob, when you get bored with watching the Viper there are some Morgans running:
93 Mark Gilbart-Smith +4
113 Chris Phillips +8
114 Paul Conway +8
And Mark Morgan in an AC ACE.
Anyone can come along to watch/help/get cold if they come with a VSCC Member as their "Guest".
Cheers, Tony

[John Clarke]

Hi Tony

Jonno and I will hopefully find time for a trip to S'stone. Please can you post up a timetable for the event

thanks

john

[TonyLees]

Hi John,
It's a very odd event...
Scrutineering includes checking to measure the car's "L" length (the distance from the brake pedal to back axle), to see if you have a working hood and room for two suitcases and a spare tyre!
Hope to see you there.
Cheers, Tony

TIMETABLE
Filter point open 07:15
Filter point closes 09:15
Scrutineering & Signing-on opens 08:15
Last penalty free signing-on 09:30
Pre-Start Scrutineering closes 09:30
First Car starts Test A 10:00
Scrutineering Bay closes 10:15
First session Test E starts 13:30 then 14:20 and finally 15:10

TEST A
The following diagram (not to scale) shows the layout of the test. The distance between lines AA
and BB is 250 metres. This test carries a penalty of TEN marks per occasion for touching any
marker or bollard.

TEST B
The following diagram (not to scale) shows the layout of the test. From a standing start at line
AA, cross line BB at any speed of your choice to STOP with your front wheels between lines CC
and DD. Timed from front wheels crossing line B to coming to rest. Competitors failing to stop
with their front wheels between CC and DD at the first attempt will score no marks. This test
carries a penalty of TEN marks per occasion for touching any marker or bollard.

TESTS C and D
Standing 250 Metres (Test C) followed immediately by flying 250 Metres (Test D). These tests
carry a penalty of TEN marks per occasion for touching any marker or bollard.

TEST E
High speed trial on National circuit for 40 minutes. Please see regulations for penalties. All the
drivers in each 40 minute session must attend a briefing on the Starting Grid.

[RICHARD PLANT]

Tony, John, Bob,

As long as it’s not freezing or Pi—ing with rain I will also be along to watch this rather interesting event!!

Richard.

[Tim Hill]

Good luck to all the Pomeroyists. It is a great event and I only wish that I was there to compete - now that I think that I understand the rules....

Tony, if you are running the Viper, please remember to pack plenty of wadding and chewing gum so that you can plug the oil leaks

Cheers

Tim

[Bob Bull]

Hi, John, Richard, et al,

Remember the Pom is not a public event, and it is members only, unless you have other credentials (team member, guest), you will need a pass to get in.

PM if help needed.

Bob.

[John Clarke]

Thanks, we have the necessary bits of flimsy plastic. Hope to be trackside from mid to late morning.

[TonyLees]

Good luck to all the Pomeroyists. It is a great event and I only wish that I was there to compete - now that I think that I understand the rules....

Tony, if you are running the Viper, please remember to pack plenty of wadding and chewing gum so that you can plug the oil leaks

Cheers

Tim

hah! I have spent a fortune on the beast attempting to stop the oil leaking and have even created an undertray with oil-absorbent stuff in it to catch the oil that does leak out. the oil is castrol B353 so it's in my best interests to keep it in the engine where it belongs

[RICHARD PLANT]

Hi Bob,

Thanks for the reminder to put my VSCC membership card in my wallet!!

See you all on Saturday.

Richard.