Tricks that old racers get up to after retirement

[AZMIDLYF]

what is Process #2?

COMINSPORT or COMINOFF requests homologation of an engine for competition in certain UIM classes

[jackiewilson]

COMINSPORT or COMINOFF requests homologation of an engine for competition in certain UIM classes

I suppose this includes Charlie Shepherds F1 which the UIM conveniently stole In the first place !


Cominsport or Coming off sounds like an Aussie having a hand job !—— Only in the UIM !

[powerabout]

Dont give that old bollocks Pilgrim—— you are spouting out of your rectum, if you think the APBA isn’t influenced by the UIM, think again——- and if I can’t figure out Brexit, then believe me you don’t have a prayer !
Never was like that in the O series——- only common factor was capacity .

Here we go again——- I’m like a prize fish in a small pond—— one day—— il learn to stay on the bottom, out of reach!

If the UIM influence the APBA can you tell me a class where the APBA actually runs a UIM class?
the only one I can think of is that unlimited displacement ( inboards)where the ozzies and Americans race the same rules.

[powerabout]

Dont give that old bollocks Pilgrim—— you are spouting out of your rectum, if you think the APBA isn’t influenced by the UIM, think again——- and if I can’t figure out Brexit, then believe me you don’t have a prayer !
Never was like that in the O series——- only common factor was capacity .

Here we go again——- I’m like a prize fish in a small pond—— one day—— il learn to stay on the bottom, out of reach!

What would have happened if somebody turned up with a 2ltr rotary in Fonda?

[jackiewilson]

What would have happened if somebody turned up with a 2ltr rotary in Fonda?

You can be a sneaky geekie when you want to be Pilgrim without really trying——— if the guy had his RYA/UIM certification that the motor measured under two litres—— then he would be perfectly eligible!
Does not matter to me what brand, or creed, or colour——- we really did want everyone to race without the politics !

[powerabout]

Hi Jackie
did you consider the UIM may have bought in the volume issue to homologation sheets due to the Cosworth?
Perhaps someone knows or has old sheets?

[jackiewilson]

Hi Jackie
did you consider the UIM may have bought in the volume issue to homologation sheets due to the Cosworth?
Perhaps someone knows or has old sheets?

Nah Pilgrim—— I never warranted that much attention from the UIM—— right time , right place, right people listened——— Duckworth-Costain & Co made things happen !
From an idea to reality and obscurity——- all in under 12 months.

[jackiewilson]

[QUOTE=Bob V;3104336]

20 days and counting...

[/QUOTWill you let it be Bob—— that means I have to wake up at least twenty more times—— I’m pushing my luck here!

Afraid I got into with Lassie again on the drivers forum——- For a brief moment in time Apparently Jon Jones driving a Jonrude led an F1 race———- that’s it—— end of—— ( it had to have puked !)

If that’s all I could manage in twenty five years of F1 competitions——- I’d have kept very quiet indeed about it !

[jackiewilson]

If the UIM influence the APBA can you tell me a class where the APBA actually runs a UIM class?
the only one I can think of is that unlimited displacement ( inboards)where the ozzies and Americans race the same rules.

Jesus wept Pilgrim—- what do you think I am ? A walking UIM/APBA rule book——- if your that hell bent on clarifying rules——- buy the FECKIN rule books !
Me, I’m just an old fart who loves to discuss boat racing.
Now just imagine what you think Mike Jones—— Fred Hauenstein —- Bob Wartinger—- and the like have been doing at the UIM for the last 30/40 years ? Playing Checkers ?
Maybe I should have said “Worked closely” and not INFLUENCED—— .
We had a few Ozzie’s raced in the Fonda series over the years—— they might talk a bit funny, ( both the Colonials and the Aussies Managed to mutilate the English language)but for the most part they’re very similar to most other people !

[powerabout]

I think they invite Americans to ensure they stay connected and they send the fee.
I dont hear a good word for the UIM from any European racers just an expensive jolly for UIM staff at races.
After all its European like FIFA, FIA etc etc

[jackiewilson]

I think they invite Americans to ensure they stay connected and they send the fee.
I dont hear a good word for the UIM from any European racers just an expensive jolly for UIM staff at races.
After all its European like FIFA, FIA etc etc

Again I have to correct you Pilgrim——- Take old man WARBY for instance, he’s as Australian as they come and even talks funny——- he couldn’t get the “ Spirits” bum wet without the UIM sanctioning it !
Afraid their “INFLUENCE “ is worldwide, like it or not !
Even in the USA it’s the UIM that issue the world record tickets !
Like you—— I never heard a good word either about the UIM——- they mustdo some good——- but I’m buggered if I know what ?
FIFA—-FIA— UIM—UN—— EEU—- PARLIAMENT——Congress—— A necessary evil—- but still as bent as an eleven sided threepenny bit!

[jackiewilson]

Beetled on with the America’s cup project and the Doc Magoon 444—— that one’s got me ticking—— is it me Gene—— or are there quite a few different forms of propulsion in that particular hull?
Think I’ve seen twin Outboard— four outboards and both single and twin stern drives ?
Have you got a colour phoggie of ANY of the 444’s ?
In the end I had to pull another plank from my store of English oak——- hells teeth, what else am I going to make with the stuff ?
I moan and groan about not being able to find any decent hardwood and I’m sat on a rake of the stuff I’ve had for the last ten years !
Watch this space Scotty B. There’s hope for you yet.
Mark and Craig are back at work, but I darent call to see what’s happening just yet—— maybe next week !
Last week of Daughter Sams Aussie vacation——- been gone a month——- be quite nice to get all the bricks back in order .,
I suppose I’m a creature of habit really——- I like everything in order, so I know where to reach in case of emergency!
Doctors surgery this morning—— just a regular six month check up—- nothing else, feeling better than I have for years.

[powerabout]

Hi Jackie
hard to follow the P1 media, clearly the boats have new designed decks
Did they get new designed hulls or just remade carbon ones from old mold?

[jackiewilson]

Hi Jackie
hard to follow the P1 media, clearly the boats have new designed decks
Did they get new designed hulls or just remade carbon ones from old mold?

every one of the P1 boats had a new carbon hull replaced last year——- this winter they all have a new deck with enclosed cockpit. I think Craigs done ten of em !
You know what the media’s like—— always hinting it knows more than it does !

[powerabout]

every one of the P1 boats had a new carbon hull replaced last year——- this winter they all have a new deck with enclosed cockpit. I think Craigs done ten of em !
You know what the media’s like—— always hinting it knows more than it does !

ok solast year they got new bottoms,
the question still is, , where they a new design or still the original Honda class?