AAA Saloon Cup Castle Combe 30th August
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AAA Saloon Cup Castle Combe 30th August
AJEC AAA rounds 9 and 10 @ Castle Combe 30th August 2010
A Plant Lux Sportscar Raceday
On August Bank Holiday Monday, (30th) the AJEC AAA Saloon Cup makes its final outing of the season at the Castle Combe circuit in Wiltshire, and Vaughan will be there to put his Grp B Subaru through its paces.
With an appetite thoroughly whetted after rounds 7 & 8 at Oulton Park, Vaughan has taken the decision to take part in the last two rounds of this new series. Having raced and won at Castle Combe earlier on in the year, were hoping for a good result.
The AAA saloon cup will be run alongside:
AJEC SALOON CAR INVITATION FUN RACE
Porsche Club Championship
Ferrari Formula Classic
Aston Martin Intermarque Championship
CCRC Sportscar Challenge
Castle Combe FF1600 Championship
Castle Combe Saloon Car Championship
Castle Combe Special GT Championship
A Plant Lux Sportscar Raceday
On August Bank Holiday Monday, (30th) the AJEC AAA Saloon Cup makes its final outing of the season at the Castle Combe circuit in Wiltshire, and Vaughan will be there to put his Grp B Subaru through its paces.
With an appetite thoroughly whetted after rounds 7 & 8 at Oulton Park, Vaughan has taken the decision to take part in the last two rounds of this new series. Having raced and won at Castle Combe earlier on in the year, were hoping for a good result.
The AAA saloon cup will be run alongside:
AJEC SALOON CAR INVITATION FUN RACE
Porsche Club Championship
Ferrari Formula Classic
Aston Martin Intermarque Championship
CCRC Sportscar Challenge
Castle Combe FF1600 Championship
Castle Combe Saloon Car Championship
Castle Combe Special GT Championship
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Good luck with the races, I won't be racing as my engine blew the big ends last week when on a trackday at combe. I will be there with the camera and will pop into the pits to say hello.
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Should be a good day.
Weather forecast good, and rumoured to be making an appearance is the ex Zen Performance/Phil Glew Time Attack Subaru.
J
Weather forecast good, and rumoured to be making an appearance is the ex Zen Performance/Phil Glew Time Attack Subaru.
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Vaughan Fletcher No:15 Castle Combe 30th August 2010 Rounds 9 & 10
No: 15 Grp B Subaru AAA Season Finale
Castle Combe History:
Castle Combe lies just off the M4 in Wiltshire, and is one of the countries oldest and well loved circuits in the UK.
As with a lot of the British circuits, Castle Combe’s history can be traced back to WW2, and an RAF base. The Castle Combe airfield saw use from 1941 until it was decommissioned in 1948.
The circuit opened in the summer of 1950, which along with Silverstone, makes it one of the longest established circuits in the UK.
Set in the rolling countryside, today the circuit proves popular with competitors and spectators alike.
AAA Saloon Cup
On August Bank Holiday Monday 2010, the AJEC AAA Saloon Cup made its final outing of the season at the Castle Combe circuit in Wiltshire, and Vaughan Fletcher was there to put his Grp B Subaru through its paces.
With an appetite thoroughly whetted after rounds 7 & 8 at Oulton Park, Vaughan took the decision to take part in the last two rounds of the AAA, and having raced and won at Castle Combe earlier on in the year, we were hoping for a good result.
Pre Race:
Coming to Castle Combe just a week after a race at Cadwell, there was little time available to prepare the car, and do any necessary repairs. Thankfully there was nothing obvious that needed doing, but as we would be running slicks in the AAA’s, the front hubs were checked over for any signs of wear etc. With the extra force generated by the grip of the slick tyres, the hubs get a high level of abuse, which can result in premature failure.
The tyres were swapped over to allow the slicks to run on the “Revolution” wheels. A decision was made to run with the stronger “Motorsport” wheel as apposed to the standard Subaru wheels we ran at Oulton. Finally new brake pads were fitted to the front, as these had worn below an acceptable level.
Race Day:
A Plant Lux Sportscar Raceday
The weekends racing was organised by Castle Combe circuit and it looked to be an exciting programme of events. In addition to the AAA Saloon Cup, there was planned racing from:
AJEC SALOON CAR INVITATION FUN RACE
Porsche Club Championship
Ferrari Formula Classic
Aston Martin Intermarque Championship
CCRC Sportscar Challenge
Castle Combe FF1600 Championship
Castle Combe Saloon Car Championship
Castle Combe Special GT Championship
Qualifying:
For the last event of the year, the AAA Saloon Cup had put on a good turn out with a grid made up of 6 cars in Group A, 7 cars in Group B and 11 in the Invitational event.
Group B was made up of:
04. Spencer Turner Subaru Impreza Sti
14. Angus Gorringe Audi S2
15. Vaughan Fletcher Subaru Impreza RA
33. Dominic Barnes Mitsubishi Evo 8
44. Ian Froggat Subaru Impreza RA
66. Steven Liquorish Mitsubishi Evo 10
69. Malcolm Stevens Mitsubishi 3000 GT
75. Martin Thomas Mitsubishi Evo 8
Using data collected from a previous race at Combe, the front suspension was set up, and the tyre pressures adjusted. Past experience has shown how little changes made to these two areas help the performance of the car on track.
After a couple of laps to bed in the new brakes, and bring the tyres up to temperature Vaughan started his qualifying in earnest and looked to pull something special out of the bag at the home circuit of the AAA’s.
When the results came in Vaughan had placed 1st in Group B and a credible 3rd overall behind the Group A 700bhp Evo’s of local racers Gary Prebble and Laurie Kilby.
Qualified 1st in class
Qualified 3rd overall
Fastest lap: 1:13.697
Pole: Gary Prebble
2nd: Laurie Kilby
3rd: Vaughan Fletcher
Race 1
Round 9:
Following qualifying, the suspension was checked the camber was re-adjusted to allow better tyre wear and the car was refuelled.
As a result of an issue in qualifying, the 2nd placed car of Kilby failed to make it to the grid, meaning Vaughan was right up with Prebble from the off.
With the safety car in and the red lights out, the race was on. Coming through from mid pack was Mark Biggers in his Nissan Skyline. In a car capable of running 900bhp at the wheels, he made short work of getting up front and slotting in behind Prebble, and putting Vaughan back to 3rd.
Prebble and his Evo kept the Skyline in second place for a few laps until his engine started smoking, giving Prebble no option but to retire.
Promoted to second place, Vaughan did all he could to stay in contention with the Skyline on the chance he had a problem, but he did not. With a 4 second advantage over the ScoobyClinic prepared Impreza, Biggers crossed the line to win group A.
Vaughan finished second overall, and was the clear GpB winner from Steve Liquorish's Evo X. Upon finishing the race, Liquorish was discovered that his oil dipstick had blown out and sprayed engine all over the engine bay and bonnet.
Finished 1st in class
Finished 2nd overall
Fastest lap: 1:13.027 on lap 3 of 13
1st: Mark Biggers
2nd: Vaughan Fletcher
3rd: Steve Liquorish
Race 2
Round 10:
Following the race, the car was checked over in readiness for race 2. Again, the suspension was adjusted in order to gain the best possible lap time. There wasn’t much else to do other than to add enough fuel to see us through the race.
For Race 2, the Skyline again showed its superior power, and led from the rolling start. However, due to a missed braking point at “Bobbies” on the opening lap Vaughan took the invitation to pass and took the lead. Running back up to “Folly” the Skyline powered back to the front and stayed there for the rest of the race.
Still not one for giving up, Fletcher kept on the pace and again finished an impressive second overall, and GpB winner setting a new lap record for the Grp B class at Combe.
Finished 1st in class
Finished 2nd overall
Fastest lap: 1:12.784 on lap 12 of 13
Awarded Launch Motorsport Driver of the Day (Race 2)
1st: Mark Biggers
2nd: Vaughan Fletcher
3rd: Ian Froggatt
Overall a great day with excellent results.
Thanks to everyone who has made this possible, including all the sponsors and friends and family who are always on hand to help out.
Jonathan Fletcher Supporter. Subaru Grp B #15
No: 15 Grp B Subaru AAA Season Finale
Castle Combe History:
Castle Combe lies just off the M4 in Wiltshire, and is one of the countries oldest and well loved circuits in the UK.
As with a lot of the British circuits, Castle Combe’s history can be traced back to WW2, and an RAF base. The Castle Combe airfield saw use from 1941 until it was decommissioned in 1948.
The circuit opened in the summer of 1950, which along with Silverstone, makes it one of the longest established circuits in the UK.
Set in the rolling countryside, today the circuit proves popular with competitors and spectators alike.
AAA Saloon Cup
On August Bank Holiday Monday 2010, the AJEC AAA Saloon Cup made its final outing of the season at the Castle Combe circuit in Wiltshire, and Vaughan Fletcher was there to put his Grp B Subaru through its paces.
With an appetite thoroughly whetted after rounds 7 & 8 at Oulton Park, Vaughan took the decision to take part in the last two rounds of the AAA, and having raced and won at Castle Combe earlier on in the year, we were hoping for a good result.
Pre Race:
Coming to Castle Combe just a week after a race at Cadwell, there was little time available to prepare the car, and do any necessary repairs. Thankfully there was nothing obvious that needed doing, but as we would be running slicks in the AAA’s, the front hubs were checked over for any signs of wear etc. With the extra force generated by the grip of the slick tyres, the hubs get a high level of abuse, which can result in premature failure.
The tyres were swapped over to allow the slicks to run on the “Revolution” wheels. A decision was made to run with the stronger “Motorsport” wheel as apposed to the standard Subaru wheels we ran at Oulton. Finally new brake pads were fitted to the front, as these had worn below an acceptable level.
Race Day:
A Plant Lux Sportscar Raceday
The weekends racing was organised by Castle Combe circuit and it looked to be an exciting programme of events. In addition to the AAA Saloon Cup, there was planned racing from:
AJEC SALOON CAR INVITATION FUN RACE
Porsche Club Championship
Ferrari Formula Classic
Aston Martin Intermarque Championship
CCRC Sportscar Challenge
Castle Combe FF1600 Championship
Castle Combe Saloon Car Championship
Castle Combe Special GT Championship
Qualifying:
For the last event of the year, the AAA Saloon Cup had put on a good turn out with a grid made up of 6 cars in Group A, 7 cars in Group B and 11 in the Invitational event.
Group B was made up of:
04. Spencer Turner Subaru Impreza Sti
14. Angus Gorringe Audi S2
15. Vaughan Fletcher Subaru Impreza RA
33. Dominic Barnes Mitsubishi Evo 8
44. Ian Froggat Subaru Impreza RA
66. Steven Liquorish Mitsubishi Evo 10
69. Malcolm Stevens Mitsubishi 3000 GT
75. Martin Thomas Mitsubishi Evo 8
Using data collected from a previous race at Combe, the front suspension was set up, and the tyre pressures adjusted. Past experience has shown how little changes made to these two areas help the performance of the car on track.
After a couple of laps to bed in the new brakes, and bring the tyres up to temperature Vaughan started his qualifying in earnest and looked to pull something special out of the bag at the home circuit of the AAA’s.
When the results came in Vaughan had placed 1st in Group B and a credible 3rd overall behind the Group A 700bhp Evo’s of local racers Gary Prebble and Laurie Kilby.
Qualified 1st in class
Qualified 3rd overall
Fastest lap: 1:13.697
Pole: Gary Prebble
2nd: Laurie Kilby
3rd: Vaughan Fletcher
Race 1
Round 9:
Following qualifying, the suspension was checked the camber was re-adjusted to allow better tyre wear and the car was refuelled.
As a result of an issue in qualifying, the 2nd placed car of Kilby failed to make it to the grid, meaning Vaughan was right up with Prebble from the off.
With the safety car in and the red lights out, the race was on. Coming through from mid pack was Mark Biggers in his Nissan Skyline. In a car capable of running 900bhp at the wheels, he made short work of getting up front and slotting in behind Prebble, and putting Vaughan back to 3rd.
Prebble and his Evo kept the Skyline in second place for a few laps until his engine started smoking, giving Prebble no option but to retire.
Promoted to second place, Vaughan did all he could to stay in contention with the Skyline on the chance he had a problem, but he did not. With a 4 second advantage over the ScoobyClinic prepared Impreza, Biggers crossed the line to win group A.
Vaughan finished second overall, and was the clear GpB winner from Steve Liquorish's Evo X. Upon finishing the race, Liquorish was discovered that his oil dipstick had blown out and sprayed engine all over the engine bay and bonnet.
Finished 1st in class
Finished 2nd overall
Fastest lap: 1:13.027 on lap 3 of 13
1st: Mark Biggers
2nd: Vaughan Fletcher
3rd: Steve Liquorish
Race 2
Round 10:
Following the race, the car was checked over in readiness for race 2. Again, the suspension was adjusted in order to gain the best possible lap time. There wasn’t much else to do other than to add enough fuel to see us through the race.
For Race 2, the Skyline again showed its superior power, and led from the rolling start. However, due to a missed braking point at “Bobbies” on the opening lap Vaughan took the invitation to pass and took the lead. Running back up to “Folly” the Skyline powered back to the front and stayed there for the rest of the race.
Still not one for giving up, Fletcher kept on the pace and again finished an impressive second overall, and GpB winner setting a new lap record for the Grp B class at Combe.
Finished 1st in class
Finished 2nd overall
Fastest lap: 1:12.784 on lap 12 of 13
Awarded Launch Motorsport Driver of the Day (Race 2)
1st: Mark Biggers
2nd: Vaughan Fletcher
3rd: Ian Froggatt
Overall a great day with excellent results.
Thanks to everyone who has made this possible, including all the sponsors and friends and family who are always on hand to help out.
Jonathan Fletcher Supporter. Subaru Grp B #15
05 September 2010, 02:58 PM
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I've put some pictures of the racing up on the mlr site.
http://www.lancerregister.com/showth...=336821&page=4
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AAA Saloons Castle Combe 30th August
The first race and qualifying from the AAA’s 2010 season finale will be shown on Motors TV (Channel 413) on Friday 10th September at 19:40.
Should be good viewing with both ScoobyClinic Subaru’s reported to feature throughout.
The first race and qualifying from the AAA’s 2010 season finale will be shown on Motors TV (Channel 413) on Friday 10th September at 19:40.
Should be good viewing with both ScoobyClinic Subaru’s reported to feature throughout.
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AAA final round from Castle Combe.
The last event on the 2010 AAA calendar will be shown on Motors TV this Friday (17th) at 19:40 on Channel 413.
Repeat showings will be aired at:
23:25 on 17.09.10
17:30 on 18.09.10
16:30 on 20.09.10
13:00 on 22.09.10
Early reports are that it’s another ScoobyClinic packed event!
Set the Sky+!!
The last event on the 2010 AAA calendar will be shown on Motors TV this Friday (17th) at 19:40 on Channel 413.
Repeat showings will be aired at:
23:25 on 17.09.10
17:30 on 18.09.10
16:30 on 20.09.10
13:00 on 22.09.10
Early reports are that it’s another ScoobyClinic packed event!
Set the Sky+!!
19 September 2010, 11:25 AM
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Watch this on Motors yesterday. Can't wait until next year. Goig to make it to a few events.
Car 45, is that the ex ZEN TA car? Looks like it apart from the rear exit twin pipes?
Steve
Car 45, is that the ex ZEN TA car? Looks like it apart from the rear exit twin pipes?
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