I'm still a bit rusty after a 2 year break but I got a couple of class wins this weekend at Knockhill. My driving' is not as flowing as it was when I was last there (possibly 4 years ago) but it's beginning to come. Anyhow, pushed the 911 in race 1 (video) and beat him in race 2 (GoPro P.O.S. camera refused to play) by catching him early in the race into the hairpin.

http://youtu.be/xWEhn7ZlVP8

The black Europa (which appears twice for some reason - he must have gone off) was disqualified for having a stroked engine. Seems to be more cheating this year (and tougher scrutineering) as a "Lotus 7" (aye right) turned out to be a more modern Caterham complete with electronic gizmos. WTF?

Odd, if there is no prize money involved (and I assume there isn't) then it must be ego driven cheating. Or is it just a case of folk wanting to get in a race with what they have?

Questions...

Is a HANS mandatory?
Is that a Marcos in front of you
What series are you racing in?

HANS mandatory next year

Yes - 1800cc

SMRC Classic Sports and Saloons

Not surprised the Lotus got tagged for the engine after how it went past the pair of you. Good racing.

Yup. I don't understand the cheating part either. After all we're just a bunch of (mostly older) blokes driving old cars around a track for cheap trophies and fun. I suppose some people just can't help themselves.

Well driven Richard You should come and join us (CSCC) at Donington or Oulton later in the year

Thank you, Dave.

If it wasn't such a long way, I would. Flight from Amsterdam to Inverness, trailer the car to Midlands, race, return.

However, I may end up working a stone's throw from Combe in which case I'll be doing more English races.

Sounds positive, MRS, things must have gone well...!

I'm back there on Thursday, Jim, for a final round. Still don't know for sure if it's what I want but it's interesting to find out

looks like great fun

Well, I got offered the job. Just need to decide whether to take it - though I'm very tempted

How very exciting! Amsterdam vs Malmesbury. Probably take you twice as long to get to Inverness from the latter, but it would be nice to be able to watch you race Fishy Dave at Castle Coombe

You could come to watch us at Castle Combe too

Yes - the journey to Inverness is bizarrely tougher (it couldn't be a lot easier from Schiphol). That said, it's cheaper, as is the accommodation - and the job offer is very attractive. It's going to take a lot of thinking this weekend.

O really!

Good luck with the decision.

I sold the race car (Elise) a couple of weeks back, but might get the odd race in other peoples cars. Hoping to get a test in a TVR Tuscan racer next month....

I saw your thread about the disappointing Elise experience, Dave. But I'm sure having some resident (or nearly) competition would inspire you!