Knockhill Qualifying and Races

[Sparkz]

Qualifying is a go.

O'Neill is really fighting for the chance to grab pole this time. I think the old (but doesn't feel so old) Integra feels like its ready to grab pole just one more time. :D

[lukeozade0405]

Quali has just been red flagged with Shedden topping the times so far.

[Sparkz]

Reg Flag

Twitter says its a BMW, but not sure which one..

[Sparkz]

It was Andy Neate who caused the red flag earlier.

[lukeozade0405]

grrr. :mad: this is frustrating lol Plato is tumbling down the time bored.

[Sparkz]

0.154. cover the top 5 :D

[Sparkz]

MacDowall leap frogs both Shedden and Neal and goes to P1.

[Sparkz]

Grid for Race 1

MacDowall
Shedden
Neal
Plato
Kane
O'Neill
Chilton
Onslow-Cole
Collard
Jordan
Nash
Jackson
Pinkney
George
Boardman
Smith
Neate
Hollamby

Top 10 covered by - 0.457s
Top 15 covered by - 1.190s
Top 18 covered by - 1.724s

[lukeozade0405]

MacDowall
Shedden
Neal
Plato
Kane
O'Neill
Chilton
Onslow-Cole
Collard
Jordan
Nash
Jackson
Pinkney
George
Boardman
Smith
Neate
Hollamby

[lukeozade0405]

Grid for Race 1

MacDowall
Shedden
Neal
Plato
Kane
O'Neill
Chilton
Onslow-Cole
Collard
Jordan
Nash
Jackson
Pinkney
George
Boardman
Smith
Neate
Hollamby

Top 10 covered by - 0.457s
Top 15 covered by - 1.190s
Top 18 covered by - 1.724s

haha beat me too it.

[Sparkz]

haha beat me too it.

I noticed, no harm done though. Now everything will think they suffer from deja vu. :p

[Daz-NCFC]

Fantastic grid for the races tomorrow, set up perfectly.

I was watching the final 10 mins or so of the session on the Live timing, and it was epic!!, Great watching the drivers going up down everywhere on the screen.

Great effort from Macdowall to get pole, Lets hope he was more luck off the line then at Snetterton.

Top job from the Civic's, My Dad brought a new Honda Civic Type R for his roadcar last weekend, so was hoping they got pole, but was wasg utted when I told him Shedden got pipped to it by Alex.

Plato will be pleased with Fourth, shouldn't have anything to moan about with him being in front of Both Fords.

Great to see the times all really close as well, I think the races will be superb tomorrow!!!

Bring it on I say!!!

[antlers]

Collard will be unstoppable if he drives like this tomorrow: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUBzAqi80sk

[Mondeo2]

Great effort from Macdowall to get pole, Lets hope he was more luck off the line then at Snetterton.


Plato will be pleased with Fourth, shouldn't have anything to moan about with him being in front of Both Fords.


Or even Silverstone, no Forster BMW's to give him a bump start.:)


That still didn't stop him from moaning about them at Snetterton when he roared off into the lead in the 1st two races.

[Daz-NCFC]

Or even Silverstone, no Forster BMW's to give him a bump start.:)


That still didn't stop him from moaning about them at Snetterton when he roared off into the lead in the 1st two races.

Interesting points, My point about Alex was becuase he was on pole at Snett, and after all that effort to get the pole, terrible luck with him using to much strength on his gear leaver.

haha yeah, Plato probably couldn't live if he didn't have a car to moan about, ah well, I love Plato's Tv interviews moaning about the Fords, they are class TV :D

[Mondeo2]

My point about Alex was becuase he was on pole at Snett, and after all that effort to get the pole, terrible luck with him using to much strength on his gear leaver.


I know, Alex has been unlucky really not to be able to capitalise on the pace he has shown so far this year. Would be good to see him finishing in front of Plato. It will be interesting to see what Chevy do if Plato can get himself directly behind Alex in the race.

[btccrox]

Assuming he doesn't get overtaken by the hondas at the start, because they'll be wanting him well out of the way and he normally gets lost in the pack, he should be able to back up the hondas so Plato can get past....who knows

[nicemms91]

Lets hope Alex can convert his pole into a win this time. Plato must be getting slow in his old age as I think this is this tge third time this season hes been beaten by Alex in Qualifying.

At least Plato can't moan about the Fords with them safely behind him!

[Stitch]

Lets hope Alex can convert his pole into a win this time. Plato must be getting slow in his old age as I think this is this tge third time this season hes been beaten by Alex in Qualifying.

At least Plato can't moan about the Fords with them safely behind him!

Slow in his old age?

I'm not a Plato fan by any stretch of the imagination, but remind me where he is in the championship?

Good result for Alex, but the only just victory would be for Sheddon to walk away with all three.

[Mondeo2]

Lets hope Alex can convert his pole into a win this time. Plato must be getting slow in his old age as I think this is this tge third time this season hes been beaten by Alex in Qualifying.

At least Plato can't moan about the Fords with them safely behind him!
Plato is running full ballast, so it would be expected that Alex should out pace him.

[lukeozade0405]

I can see it in my head as if it were a picture right in front of me :)

Plato will get the better of Neal off the start and Neal will take Plato out at the 1st corner.

[Mondeo2]

I can see it in my head as if it were a picture right in front of me :)

Plato will get the better of Neal off the start and Neal will take Plato out at the 1st corner.
Sounds good to me.:cool::p

[fiesta_sav]

Sounds good to me.:cool::p

and me aswell cant wait for it to happen :D:D:D:D:D

[bradc3]

intresting grid good to see a mix of cars in top 10 great to see someone new on pole
but annoying for my predictions for the quiz forum :( i expect to see the fords make the way through the pack and get some podiums and the civics really suit this circuit too

[Mondeo2]

I can see it in my head as if it were a picture right in front of me :)

Plato will get the better of Neal off the start and Neal will take Plato out at the 1st corner.


Sounds good to me.:cool::p


and me aswell cant wait for it to happen :D:D:D:D:D

Hope Reidyfan has got his catchers mitt ready for Plato's dummy.:p

[team freebie]

I can see it in my head as if it were a picture right in front of me :)

Plato will get the better of Neal off the start and Neal will take Plato out at the 1st corner.

and to complete the picture Alex rips the steering wheel off in his hand and finishes 50yds from the start, Flash takes the lead, Kane & Owy battle for second and third while the all new retarded brace of Focui hold up the rest of the pack.:p

Matt Neal can be the new Focus of JPs rants, assuming he's talking to the cameras again.;)

[judas priest]

jp to win i hope fords to finish last

[scurcic5]

Owy just said he's struggling for funding for Donny and Brands :(


Here we go....

[Sparkz]

AND THEEEEERE OFF!!!!!!! :cool:

[Sparkz]

Amazing car control from Shedden, he loves to have that Civic sidewards this year :rolleyes::p

[Sparkz]

Kane and Chilton swoosh past Plato :D:D:D

[Sparkz]

I'm not sure if O'Neill is so desperate to perhaps bash people or is Onslow-Cole so slow that O'Neill is accidently hitting Onslow-Cole everywhere. :confused:

[nicemms91]

Shedden takes the win!

McDowall in 2nd with Kane in 3rd.

[lukeozade0405]

Good 1st race today, the weight is making the difference today.

Watch for this space for Plato to make a charge from 6th to i'm predicting 2nd with the weight loss.

[Mondeo2]

Watch for this space for Plato to make a charge from 6th to i'm predicting 2nd with the weight loss.
I can only see one driver moving over to allow him to do that. The rest of them are going to give alot of resistance. Was good to see Plato keeping it clean, whether he can keep it that way for the next two races remains to be seen.

[nicemms91]

I can't see Neal letting Plato passed easily or anybody else letting him passed.

Should be a good 2nd race.

[btccrox]

Smith needs to learn that he's not in the race when he's a lap down...duh :rolleyes:

[Mondeo2]

Smith needs to learn that he's not in the race when he's a lap down...duh :rolleyes:
Safety car should have let him through and rejoin at the back.

[redshoes]

Safety car should have let him through and rejoin at the back.
Why, this isn't NASCAR

[nicemms91]

Here we go again ... Lets see what happens.

[Mondeo2]

Rob Collards not happy and who can blame him, Recovery vehicle pulls his stricken car out of the way and bang into the tyre wall.

[Mondeo2]

Not exactly doing a good job with Pinkney's car either.
Reidyfan, what you doing :confused::mad:

[Mondeo2]

Why, this isn't NASCAR
They've done it in the past.

[nicemms91]

Recovery crew seem to be struugling a bit with Pinkeys car but finally on the Truck and moving.

The Discovery pulling Collards car did seem to be pulling it a bit quick. Not been a great weekend for Collard and WSR.

[nicemms91]

Neal overtakes Shedden for 1st place!

[nicemms91]

Honda Racing 1-2 with Neal taking the win. Plato finished third.

[nicemms91]

Tom Onslow Cole on Pole for Race 3 with Jackson linig up 2nd and Chilton 3rd.

Aon might get another win this weekend, though Jackson will certainly be up for it too.

[lukeozade0405]

My prediction wasn't far off :p I'm happy with Plato finishing 3rd keeping the championship gap to 14 points currently.

[Mondeo2]

My prediction wasn't far off :p I'm happy with Plato finishing 3rd keeping the championship gap to 14 points currently.
My prediction wasn't far off either, one car moving over to let Plato through;), then Plato having to fight to pass the rest.:p;)

[craig adams]

Recovery crew seem to be struugling a bit with Pinkeys car but finally on the Truck and moving.

The Discovery pulling Collards car did seem to be pulling it a bit quick. Not been a great weekend for Collard and WSR.

News story on a known site suggests that Pinkney got a nudge from Neate and then could not avoid Collard

[btccrox]

lol MacDowall looking to lose another boot?

[Mondeo2]

That made me laugh, the tv footage just before the ad break. Louise announces that they will be back after the break for the Formula Renault race, then they show various spectators around the track fast asleep. Proof I'm not the only one that falls asleep when the Renaults are about to come out on track.;):D

[redshoes]

They've done it in the past.
I don't know of any UK racing series that has ever allowed a lapped car to overtake under safety car. The safety car will allow cars through if it fails to pick up the leader. Smith was behind the leader so that doesn't apply here.

[judas priest]

My prediction wasn't far off :p I'm happy with Plato finishing 3rd keeping the championship gap to 14 points currently.

did you cheer when he passed chilton i did lol

[lukeozade0405]

Haha loving it this weekend. Well done Jason, 20 points clear with 2 meets left YOU CAN DO IT!!!! :cool:

[CarsCarsCars]

Fastest lap :

Paul o'neill

[craig adams]

I'm not a plato fan, but I hope he wins it this year, if only to stop the moaning....

[Novastar]

Think i missed something, what did O'neill mean when he was saying to Neal that he will return the favor and he (Neal) is "the man"?

[Mondeo2]

I'm not a plato fan, but I hope he wins it this year, if only to stop the moaning....
I'm no Plato fan, his moaning get's on my nerves as many have guessed, but it was good to see he can actually drive 3 good clean races in a weekend for a change. Still don't want him to win th echampionship though.:D

[judas priest]

Haha loving it this weekend. Well done Jason, 20 points clear with 2 meets left YOU CAN DO IT!!!! :cool:

great race 2 even better race 3 had my heart in my mouth a bit when he slid passing toc what a move and he certainlly can do it its been a long time!!!!!!

[Sparkz]

Why, this isn't NASCAR

and they did it today, the safety car moved aside and let someone past..

[team freebie]

I'm not a plato fan, but I hope he wins it this year, if only to stop the moaning....

I woudn't bet on it stopping his moaning, but at least T.O.C. had the courtesy to praise Platos experience and ability in getting past him, JP just had another pop at the Focus even though he won the race.:rolleyes:

Growing a beard has not helped him grow up.:p

Fantastic racing from Owy I really hope he gets the funding for the last two meetings.;)

[craig adams]

I woudn't bet on it stopping his moaning, but at least T.O.C. had the courtesy to praise Platos experience and ability in getting past him, JP just had another pop at the Focus even though he won the race.:rolleyes:

Growing a beard has not helped him grow up.:p

Fantastic racing from Owy I really hope he gets the funding for the last two meetings.;)

Is there a 3rd Honda Civic?, cos maybe Owy would be first on the list to drive it for the final 2 rounds if techspeed can't continue? Him and Matt Neal are mates after all! :D

[team freebie]

Is there a 3rd Honda Civic?, cos maybe Owy would be first on the list to drive it for the final 2 rounds if techspeed can't continue? Him and Matt Neal are mates after all! :D

With the pace Owy has in the Integra he might just leave them all in his dust if he got into the civic.

[redshoes]

and they did it today, the safety car moved aside and let someone past..
I didn't watch all the coverage so which race and which car?

If the safety car came out in front of a back-marker then they will be allowed through so that the leader is the first car to take the re-start. Smith was behind Shedden when the safety car came out so he will not be allowed to pass both Shedden and the safety car.

[nicemms91]

I have to say I hope Owy can continue for the rest of the season because in my view he his the best Driver with the best team behind.

In race 3 he made up 6 places with one of the older cars on the grid and most of the time he did it by getting the right line out of the hairpin and powering up the hill.

Just imagine how quick he would be in the latest Civic.

[lukeozade0405]

4 Drivers were fined/repremanded/given points on their licence today (report on the homepage).

"Elsewhere, four drivers were punished for on-track incidents at Knockhill, each for driving in a manner incompatible with general safety, departing from the standards of a reasonably competent driver. These included: Race 1: Mat Jackson – fined £250 & 3 penalty points; Race 2: Tom Chilton & Jason Plato – both officially reprimanded & 3 penalty points; Race 3: Jeff Smith – officially reprimanded, fined £250 & 3 penalty points."

[Stitch]

New boy or not, Smith drove like an absolute clown today.

Normally I don't feel for Pinkney, he's a bit angry most of the time and not always completely innocent, but today both incidents were completely not his fault, very unfair.

The Recovery Discovery getting stuck was just fantastic. :D

And to whoever was bashing on the Renaults - screw you! Aha. Better than the Ginettas. And the Clios. And the Gin.Juniors. Haha.

Should have photos up tomorrow, also, Shaun Hollamby - what a guy!

[kezbabybabe]

did you cheer when he passed chilton i did lol

Most of the people on the hairpin also cheered and clapped, though I'm hoping it's cos JP did the passing rather than cos it was a car passing an AON. :p

Great three races though, some fantastic driving throughout the field. Happy with the results for JP and he's still in the lead of the championship, which is fab news.

Today was a positive race day as everyone was evenly balanced across the field, even the AMD Team wasn't far off the pace.

Thanks to Owy for posing with our Crocodile, much appreciated!

[Stitch]

Most of the people on the hairpin also cheered and clapped, though I'm hoping it's cos JP did the passing rather than cos it was a car passing an AON. :p

Great three races though, some fantastic driving throughout the field. Happy with the results for JP and he's still in the lead of the championship, which is fab news.

Today was a positive race day as everyone was evenly balanced across the field, even the AMD Team wasn't far off the pace.

Thanks to Owy for posing with our Crocodile, much appreciated!

Shaun would've beaten Smith's Vauxhall if Smith hadn't simply plowed into him at McIntyre's :mad:

I'm all for fresh blood, but that kid was driving worse than Sebastian Vettel at Spa. Unacceptable.

[603270466]

Shaun would've beaten Smith's Vauxhall if Smith hadn't simply plowed into him at McIntyre's :mad:

I'm all for fresh blood, but that kid was driving worse than Sebastian Vettel at Spa. Unacceptable.

He also blocked Flash on a flying lap that could have put Shedden on pole, Shedden even said "it's his first time on the car so am not going to berate him, but if he does it again i will"

But it was his qst time in the car, a much bigger car than the Clio, a lower driving position, but he seemed to get tangled with anyone in his path. But on a positive, when he was getting lapped in race 2, he did rather well keeping out of everyones way, especially after the safety car period.

[simon1220]

Watched the races back on Sky+ this evening.

First thing I have to say, was devastated by O'Neill's announcement about the rest of the season. I truly truly hope they can get out for the final two meetings, really really wouldn't be the same without him on track. He drove superbly all three races, was gutted he got caught up in the incident in race two, if he didnt, he was looking good for a great result after the reverse grid in race three.

As for the weekend, Honda really were the team on form, the car looked superb on track, well done to Shedden and Neal for a great weekends work. Also have to take my hat off to Plato, as much as I dislike him, he's driving smartly and showing his experience, have to admire his class and skill.

Good to see Aon having to work hard for their results for a change, think the balance was right this time. The only time they had an advantage on the straights was against ballasted cars, Beemers/Integras and co were able to draw alongside on the straight and have a fair fight. Was good to see.

I wont go on for ages about Smith in the Vectra, most people are covering that, just a bit disapointed in some of his driving.

Was impressed by Airwaves, by far and away the best beemer team. I know Collard got caught up in a few incidents, but he didnt look quick. whereas Kane and Jackson were great.

[Freddie]

Most of the people on the hairpin also cheered and clapped, though I'm hoping it's cos JP did the passing rather than cos it was a car passing an AON. :p

Great three races though, some fantastic driving throughout the field. Happy with the results for JP and he's still in the lead of the championship, which is fab news.

Today was a positive race day as everyone was evenly balanced across the field, even the AMD Team wasn't far off the pace.

Thanks to Owy for posing with our Crocodile, much appreciated!


Think the "balancing" has gone too far now as proved by a ballasted Plato being able to out drag an unballasted Ford out of the hairpin. Proves what an advantage having a famous face has when it comes to handicaping your rivals. On this showing the Fords should be given back their old restrictors on the twisty tracks to balance for the heavy engine chewing the tyres.

[Stitch]

Think the "balancing" has gone too far now as proved by a ballasted Plato being able to out drag an unballasted Ford out of the hairpin. Proves what an advantage having a famous face has when it comes to handicaping your rivals. On this showing the Fords should be given back their old restrictors on the twisty tracks to balance for the heavy engine chewing the tyres.

No they shouldn't. I'm sorry, but I saw Fords right up in the pack all day, overtaking and giving with the best of it.

Yes Plato pulled away once he was in the lead in Race 3, but you have to remember he's been racing - and winninng - at Knockhill since the mid nineties.

Onslow-Cole can still count on his fingers how many times he's been to Knockhill.

[Rapid Fit Mondeo]

So all those driver punishments this weekend but Collard and Jackson got nothing for their Silverstone antics? Or did I miss that.

Good 3 races. Should be more or less sewn up for Plato now. Flash was great to watch around there. Good laugh at the recovery teams as well.

Can't believe Plato whinging at not being able to get past the Focus on a straight just because he's a faster car overall. Well duh. Hardly anyone could get past anybody on the straight. And the corners? It's called defending! Seems to me like Plato's going to keep moaning thinking that it's him getting all the restrictions brought to the Focus. Doesn't seem like the same guy I supported the last couple of years.

[simon1220]

Think the "balancing" has gone too far now as proved by a ballasted Plato being able to out drag an unballasted Ford out of the hairpin. Proves what an advantage having a famous face has when it comes to handicaping your rivals. On this showing the Fords should be given back their old restrictors on the twisty tracks to balance for the heavy engine chewing the tyres.

Was waiting for a Ford fanboy to say that :rolleyes: So predictable!

The Focuses were mixing it at the front and it looked very very fair out there. Yes Plato outdragged them once. But the Focuses still outdragged other cars on the main straight on a few occasions. It all evened itself out for me.

Plato Fans ... STOP MOANING! Ford Fans ... STOP MOANING! Just enjoy the remainder of the season, we have 6 races to determine the champion. Its going to be close, its going to be exciting. Just enjoy it. Thats why you watch it in the first place :)

[Stitch]

Plato Fans ... STOP MOANING! Ford Fans ... STOP MOANING! Just enjoy the remainder of the season, we have 6 races to determine the champion. Its going to be close, its going to be exciting. Just enjoy it. Thats why you watch it in the first place :)

This. So much this.

[kezbabybabe]

Plato Fans ... STOP MOANING! Ford Fans ... STOP MOANING! Just enjoy the remainder of the season, we have 6 races to determine the champion. Its going to be close, its going to be exciting. Just enjoy it. Thats why you watch it in the first place :)

Thank you Simon!

Just give it a bleeding rest will ya? Honestly the season's over and I just want to enjoy the last 6 races with out this constant bickering.

[Jake]

Was waiting for a Ford fanboy to say that :rolleyes: So predictable!

The Focuses were mixing it at the front and it looked very very fair out there. Yes Plato outdragged them once. But the Focuses still outdragged other cars on the main straight on a few occasions. It all evened itself out for me.

Plato Fans ... STOP MOANING! Ford Fans ... STOP MOANING! Just enjoy the remainder of the season, we have 6 races to determine the champion. Its going to be close, its going to be exciting. Just enjoy it. Thats why you watch it in the first place :)

Yes so predictable know it all 'Mondeo2' again spending his time knocking JP .... anyone else noticed that most of his posts are spent having a dig about Plato, methinks he'd be better supporting his beloved Fords and get over his obsession with JP !!!

[Mondeo2]

My prediction wasn't far off either, one car moving over to let Plato through;), then Plato having to fight to pass the rest.:p;)


I'm no Plato fan, his moaning get's on my nerves as many have guessed, but it was good to see he can actually drive 3 good clean races in a weekend for a change. Still don't want him to win the championship though.:D


Yes so predictable know it all 'Mondeo2' again spending his time knocking JP .... anyone else noticed that most of his posts are spent having a dig about Plato, methinks he'd be better supporting his beloved Fords and get over his obsession with JP !!!

:mad:I think you need to get your facts straight, quoted are the only two posts I've made concerning Plato in this thread and they are hardly having a dig. So why the personal insults?:mad:

[Jake]

:mad:I think you need to get your facts straight, quoted are the only two posts I've made concerning Plato in this thread and they are hardly having a dig. So why the personal insults?:mad:

Why are you mad ... it's a fact, I think you need to recount ...

From your posts in this Thread alone (let alone all others Threads) 8 out of 13 make sarcastic reference to and/or insult JP and Chevrolet ... I am making an observation of facts, not an insult.

You're a Ford fan - great - support your guys .... how strange you haven't mentioned either TC or TOC in this Thread and you being a Ford fan through and through, no you're too busy directing derogatory remarks at others !!

We all support our chosen drivers, ok you're not a fan, that's your choice, but this constant winging re Plato (in most of your posts, whether relevant to JP or not) is obsessive.

Yes I am a Plato fan, I thoroughly enjoy watching him race and speak his mind, that's my choice, but as his fan I certainly do not keep making pathetic deflamatory comments against and insult other drivers.

I was lucky enough to be able to afford to go to Knockhill, my local track, and thoroughly enjoyed JP and TOC's fabulous race together, that's great racing - so as been said by 'Simon1220' and 'kezbabybabe' get on and enjoy the racing .... lets enjoy the talent of these guys and not throw insults at them.

[kezbabybabe]

On a more serious note, did anyone pick up or hand in a black Sandisk case on a lanyard which holds a number of memory cards? They belong to a photographer friend of mine and he would love to see these again.

[Mondeo2]

Why are you mad ... it's a fact, I think you need to recount ...

From your posts in this Thread alone (let alone all others Threads) 8 out of 13 make sarcastic reference to and/or insult JP and Chevrolet ... I am making an observation of facts, not an insult.

You're a Ford fan - great - support your guys .... how strange you haven't mentioned either TC or TOC in this Thread and you being a Ford fan through and through, no you're too busy directing derogatory remarks at others !!

We all support our chosen drivers, ok you're not a fan, that's your choice, but this constant winging re Plato (in most of your posts, whether relevant to JP or not) is obsessive.

Yes I am a Plato fan, I thoroughly enjoy watching him race and speak his mind, that's my choice, but as his fan I certainly do not keep making pathetic deflamatory comments against and insult other drivers.

I was lucky enough to be able to afford to go to Knockhill, my local track, and thoroughly enjoyed JP and TOC's fabulous race together, that's great racing - so as been said by 'Simon1220' and 'kezbabybabe' get on and enjoy the racing .... lets enjoy the talent of these guys and not throw insults at them.

All I have done in threads is defend Team Aon and the way TOCA have policed any advantages the team may have had over other cars. I have also pointed out other means by which the Fords may have a legal advantage over other cars which other drivers or forum members choose to ignore. Plato constantly whinges about this and it is tiresome to hear it every race meeting. I certainly don't go insulting other members just because my opinions differ to theirs, which is all you seem to want to resort to.

[Stitch]

Less t1t-for-tat arguing with each other. It's unbecoming.

[judas priest]

if you dont want to hear plato moaning turn the sound down lol

[kezbabybabe]

On a more serious note, did anyone pick up or hand in a black Sandisk case on a lanyard which holds a number of memory cards? They belong to a photographer friend of mine and he would love to see these again.

Just wanted to repost this in case anyone missed it that might have seen them...