Onyx Dave Posted July 8, 2006 Report Posted July 8, 2006 Been into oval some 30 years now since I was a kid with my family who used to race Phil Honeybone, Chris Mobsby, John Witt, Cindy, some friends Roy Fay, John Day, Dave Roberts etc. Been helping Phil Young for years in Hot Rods which at present we are at Arena Rolling Thunder Show. Helped Dave Longhurst when he was in Nationals and 2 Litres. Cant beat abit of oval racing my fav is Mallory Long Track and what Dave does now Silhouettes.
Onyx Dave Posted July 28, 2006 Author Report Posted July 28, 2006 Sold the all steel 1700 to Jay for the OSF Classic Hot Rod, had 3 weeks too sort new engine for this saturday 29th which is a 16 valve xe. Shes all running and ready to race!
Onyx Dave Posted July 29, 2006 Author Report Posted July 29, 2006 The car is a Ludlow 205 which we purchased from Mick Pagden as a rolling car with fresh panels, ex 2 litre hot rod and fitted a 1700 all steel xflow We then had it painted by Winnie in bright yellow, signs by SIX O Paffy. At present we are 2nd in the points but did lack power over the Pintos and XEs so have now changed to an XE.
Onyx Dave Posted July 30, 2006 Author Report Posted July 30, 2006 The first meeting with the new engine went well, came 3rd in the first heat and then two wins Thanks go too Cossymax for the MBE kit and Carbs, Chris Ludlow for the sump, Chris Ayling for the exhaust, Ebay for the engine and other items! Big thanks to Dave Longhurst for checking out the engine. The engine is still standard at present while Dave builds up our full works lump
105Nick Posted August 2, 2006 Report Posted August 2, 2006 So when you fitting the Mk1 Fezza shell then There was a XE powered 206 where my bro's Cobra was having the zorsts made up, looked great fun. Good luck with it matey!
boab Posted August 2, 2006 Report Posted August 2, 2006 looks 2 b a belter !! when u planning on having it out on track ???
Onyx Dave Posted August 2, 2006 Author Report Posted August 2, 2006 Xflow was sold to Jay for the OSF classic hot rod, see top post in this section. Have some steel items 4 sale in parts section. Next race meeting 12th Aug. Arena Essex 6pm start.
Onyx Dave Posted August 13, 2006 Author Report Posted August 13, 2006 Changed formulas now too Outlaw Hotrods, still have standard engine so against the rest we are down on power. Had two 4ths and came 3rd in the final. not bad Next meeing is the British championship which some of the Nationals come out too play aswell full grid of rip snorting fun Sunday 27th August, afternoon meeting, think start is 2pm.
Mk 1 Mark Posted August 14, 2006 Report Posted August 14, 2006 The first meeting with the new engine went well, came 3rd in the first heat and then two wins Thanks go too Cossymax for the MBE kit and Carbs, Chris Ludlow for the sump, Chris Ayling for the exhaust, Ebay for the engine and other items! Big thanks to Dave Longhurst for checking out the engine. The engine is still standard at present while Dave builds up our full works lump Must be my ECU and loom and carbs that helped Glad you got it sorted
Onyx Dave Posted August 28, 2006 Author Report Posted August 28, 2006 British Open Championship went well, still have standard engine and 20 Outlaws racing! First heat came 11th, second heat came 10th and came 10th in the final which was won by Andy Doughnut Steward! See mylaps.com for results driver Philip Young. Next meeting sunday 10th sept 2pm start Dave Longhurst next meeting Brands Hatch 3rd sept. which is also the Ford Saloon Championship meeting!
Onyx Dave Posted September 3, 2006 Author Report Posted September 3, 2006 Had a good day at Brands today, Dave put his car on pole and won the first race Second race is a reverse grid so started at the back but Dave came through too get 2nd Next sunday Arena
Onyx Dave Posted September 11, 2006 Author Report Posted September 11, 2006 Was out with the Outlaw Hot rods on sunday, had a 3rd and a 7th and got 7th in the final. Still need more power Next meeting Saturday 30th September.
bomber1 Posted November 13, 2006 Report Posted November 13, 2006 Been into oval some 30 years now since I was a kid with my family who used to race Phil Honeybone, Chris Mobsby, John Witt, Cindy, some friends Roy Fay, John Day, Dave Roberts etc.Been helping Phil Young for years in Hot Rods which at present we are at Arena Rolling Thunder Show. Helped Dave Longhurst when he was in Nationals and 2 Litres. Cant beat abit of oval racing my fav is Mallory Long Track and what Dave does now Silhouettes. did u race at smallfields back in the 80s do u remember the ruff squad yellow red and black cars
Onyx Dave Posted November 22, 2006 Author Report Posted November 22, 2006 Not sure if remember the Ruff Squad but I do remember a chap that raced a matt black mk1 capri v6, now that was quick for a banger!
LUKE261 Posted November 26, 2006 Report Posted November 26, 2006 yea i remember that 205 that micky pagden used 2 race, twas 2 tone blue in colour, didnt know it was a chris ludlow chassis tho.
Onyx Dave Posted November 26, 2006 Author Report Posted November 26, 2006 Yes its a Ludlow car, its for sale if you know anybody that may be interested. Mick now races at Arena in Outlaws in a 206. Just got back from Wimbo for the Best in Britain and Mick broke a halfshaft in the final We didnt do this meeting as we want to do some testing in the new car first.
Onyx Dave Posted March 18, 2007 Author Report Posted March 18, 2007 First meeting in the 2007 season was last night, new car all sorted but only running spare engine as new one not finished yet . 18 Outlaws, started at the back for first heat and got 5th . Won the second heat off the front . First meeting with car and won the final aswell what a night, this year is going too be good one , lots of good cars out there . Next meeting sunday April 1st
Onyx Dave Posted April 5, 2007 Author Report Posted April 5, 2007 April 1st meeting went well even though our tyres went off halfway through second heat Won the first heat , only 10th in second heat , but got 4th in the final Mick Pagden was also out with his 206 and got 3rd in the final Next meeting April 14th
Onyx Dave Posted April 15, 2007 Author Report Posted April 15, 2007 Latest meeting went well got 3 4th`s, we where playing with set ups so hopefully the next meeting will go well! Mick did well and got 2nd in the final Next meeting 29th April
Onyx Dave Posted April 29, 2007 Author Report Posted April 29, 2007 Went well today and had a 2nd and two 3rd`s Poor Mick had a fire in the first heat and had to sit out the rest of the meeting Next meeting 12th May
Onyx Dave Posted May 13, 2007 Author Report Posted May 13, 2007 Only 8 cars last night Won the first heat only 5th in the second heat as the rear brakes got a bit hot and came 3rd in the final, will also have to get new tyres for next meeting and at £277 a pair they not cheap Next meeting 27th May
Onyx Dave Posted May 28, 2007 Author Report Posted May 28, 2007 Wet meeting last night, first time in this car. Won the first heat , 4th in the second and got 3rd in the final . Lets hope its dry for the next meeting on the 9th June.
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