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[siztenboots]

Live timing here

http://www.tsl-timin...ingBritcar.html

John currently in 36, but car behind catching at 10s per lap

[danger7]

My money is on a Porsche winning, the Mosler is fast but heavy on brakes and prone to overheating very few have managed to finish a 24 hour race in one piece, if the lead Porsche stumbles (could be clutch) the M3 GTR's are consistent and should run strong. Cheers Ian

[Sticky]

Up to 33rd now

[danger7]

The Paragon Porsche is fighting back lapping very quickly. Aston's & Ginetta's going well Thorne is lapping consistently.

[siztenboots]

Now in 31, with a 7 lap lead over following car ( albeit catching up at around 10s / lap )

[Initial D]

Surprised no-one has posted this link (unless I've missed it)

VX220 In-car camera

woohoo, its working but no sound

well for a few minutes

Edited by Initial D, 21 September 2008 - 10:14 AM.

[danger7]

Thorne now in a comfortable 33rd place lapping consistently.

[danger7]

Thorne has hit problems, don't know details but the VX was towed back to pits still in 33rd place but falling back on no. of laps.

[mandarinvx]

Any more updates

[danger7]

After set backs the VX is out again (not sure of prob) albeit lapping slower than in prev 23 hours, its a case of hanging on now pos 35 - safety car is out - the Porsche is 3 laps ahead followed by the Aston. The star of the race is the Lotus Exige in fifth place, ran consistently and lapped at close to race pace for the entire race. Safety car is coming in its a last 20 min sprint to the end. The Porsche has probable wheel bearing problems so can't push too hard, it could be a classic finish but its highly probable the Porsche still has the legs, but as they say its not over the fat lady sings

[P11 COV]

1st Porsche Lotus Exige (team Roos) 5th Lotus Elise S1 (the Chimptune guys) 17th Thorney (plus Doug/Chris Setters and Martin Dower) 35th

[RobNA]

Well done guys

Good luck to TMS - but I have to say that I was a little disappointed at the lack of response of my offer of help as requested by John in original post. Even a 'thanks but no thanks' wouldn't have gone amiss.

I know he is a busy chap but it would have taken about 30 seconds to reply to my PM

I thought the same...

[wickywire]

it was a good weekend just tired now from all the walking and drinking

[ade]

I was a track marshal for the 1st 8 hours of the race, then went home, i went back to see the last few hours of the race 2day. Hats off to all the drivers and pit crews (and marshals ) such an achievement and an extra special congrats to thorney motorsport who i kept a eye on their progress and was very proud to be a vx owner

[Spindoctor]

Well done John and the team. Wish I could have been there. Anyone got any pics?

[CTP770]

Fantastic result, well done John and all the team, the whole set up from the car to the pit garage and team looked great.

[DarrylB]

Well done John and the team. Wish I could have been there.

Anyone got any pics?

http://picasaweb.goo...ll/Britcar2008#
I've got pics here, I apologise for the lack of TMS pics! I could of sworn I took more! I do have vids which I will upload later

[Initial D]

Fantastic result, well done John and all the team, the whole set up from the car to the pit garage and team looked great.

Hi chris,

Long long time no see. Still got yours Vxr exhaust in the shed somewhere Well done to everyone at Thorney's.

jason

[Spindoctor]

http://picasaweb.goo...ll/Britcar2008#
I've got pics here, I apologise for the lack of TMS pics! I could of sworn I took more! I do have vids which I will upload later

Good pics. TVRs are looking very nice.

Interested in seeing the video, especially if you caught the VX on it.

[Scully]

Great result! Well done John and the entire time.