Santa Pod Raceway, 3rd-5th June 2022
Saturday
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The latest updates are at the top of the page. Click on your Browser's Refresh key to be sure of seeing the latest news. Click here to return to the Event Index. 20:30 Run What Ya Brung Battle of the Mark 1's OS-17 Jason Mk1 Zephyr (blue) 10.2729 138.12 v Steve Matthews (black) 9.5260 147.22, Scott Collin ran his first nine, 9.973/131.69, well done Scott! Mark Haswell 100e 9.3615/144.36 v Jamie Faulkner 10.512/92.34. Angry Bird stage fouled on what looked like a quick run. Kenzie Taylor 15.711/86.69 vs ex Davy Murdoch 33 Willys 11.0670/121.23. That's the end of our coverage of day 2 of the Nostalgia Nationals, come back later for galleries by Julian and Diana, and see you tomorrow. 20:25 NEM Plant UK Nostalgia Superstock eliminations round 1 Bye for Jake Cawthorne when Ian Johnson was a no show. Holeshot win for Pete Christmas over Niamh Smith, #1 qualifier bye for Rob Tyrell, red light for Clive Dandridge against Duncan Watts, holeshot win for Lee Chiles against Jack Bishop, same for Howard Holmes over Gary Semper, 0.0114 margin of victory, Ash Rawson closer to dial than Jim Smith, breakout for Paul Singer against Shelby Watts, red by 0.0019 for Adam Nowak against Dave Billadeau, red light for Adrian Portelli against Mick Sharpe, red also for Stewart Arthur against Chris Goodale, Glenda Thompson's Charger left before the tree was activated against James Ellis, red for Ty Strevett against Neil Francis, red for Bob Main against John Sleath who was close to his dial too. Stumble for Richard Granger against James Oliver, better RT for Chris Layram against Chris Tyhurst, red for John Davison against Nic Williams who ran +0.008 on his dial, red for Stuart Thompson against Simon Rickwood, breakout for Nick Martin against Pete Dodd who had a 0.067 package. Don Scott a no-show against Glynn Boardman.
20:05 Gasser Circus qualifying session 3 Ray Irish up from #21 to #4, Ray Turner #17 to #4 Tony Pearson from #13 to #10, Billy Jones broke out, then Tri Chevy matchup between Adam Kruczynski and Keith Bartlett, up one place for Keith. Brian Gibson up from #19 to #3, Simon Prest ran a new PB of 10.907/122.38, well done Simon! Katie Booth up from #13 to #8. Nice wheelie for Steve Matthews as John Grant up from #14 #10.
19:50 Nostalgia Funny Car licensing run Second pass for Aaron Fensome, confident burnout, three stabs at the throttle to around 300ft, Rob leant into the car when it wouldn't go into forward gear with revs a little high, pushed car but refused to engage so shut down. 19:25 Renegade Outlaw Anglia qualifying session 3 Garry Hill 9.6587/141.26, Wayne Power 10.547/129.04 Ben Montgomery 12.671/110.84 (2nd alternate), Shane Bird 13.544/99.71 (3rd alternate) v Martyn Payne with a wild burnout and a weave at 330ft 11.438/113.34, Ian Tweddle 10.362/128.67 (first qualifying run into #12) v Rob Nixon 9.949/139.91, Doug McClure another wild launch to 11.034/122.39 v Barry Woodford 10.2591/133.31 to #10, Rob Turrington 13.392/88.05 (now 1st alternate) v Spencer Tidswell 9.745/141.23. The final run was Colin Millar (5 nitrous jets!) and Robin Read's nitro Daimler dragster was alongside him as a pace-setter. Great time for Colin, 7.0484/196.41 for an OA fastest speed whilst Robin had an explosion from the engine at 100ft and lifted to 12.70/56.53. Commiserations to Robin, hope the damage is not too bad. Pause for clean up.
19:15 Supercharged Outlaws qualifying session 3 Leo Knight first out, 7.8455/165.48 new PB, well done Leo and team! 1.1138 60ft. Then Andy Park 9.6698/138.61 v Keith Freeman new PB 9.2783/149.18, well done Keith, Martin and team! Then Mike Couch 8.963/152.62 v Gary Parkes 8.120/166.73 (quickest of the weekend for Gary), Robbie Grabham (the previous run slowed by the ignition cutting out mid-run) 8.239/153.63 with a couple of cylinders out but straighter v Roy Wilding 7.205/190.50. Paul Dale is out with a failed rear thrust bearing, also requiring a pair of iron cylinder heads for a SBC.
Run What Ya Brung 18:55 Frankenstein Chevy 10.613/125.50, Tim Bull 10.058/136.86, Wild Bunch Graham Rawlings 10.938/123.06 v Lee Hartnell 9.872/135.36. Richard Warburton 11.338/123.09 v Paul Hammond 12.741/77.10 early shut-off. Chris Cockburn 13.008/108.73, then Loz Moules back in her 41 Willys Coupe to go nearly identical 17.636, just 3/1000s off Dad's time! 18:40 Bob Morgan (B Sting) 10.724/124.77 v Matt Hollins (Ratchet Strap Racing) 10.3245/139.50, Phil Moules in daughter Loz's 41 Willys 17.630/77.75, competitive dad! Then WB245 23T got sideways and lifted to 13.947/55.29. Paul Tarry 11.093/124.00 PB vs Jim Tanner 11.434/108.21. Then Bob Hawkins in the nitro slingshot, ran 8.0112/166.69, gentle pass for him. Then the dragsters of James Auld 13.310/106.79 v Rob White 12.873/99.85, Kevin Baker (A40) 12.186/113.07, Dave Mott 12.827/106.95. Ex Davey Murdoch 10.984/121.90, Anthony Mitchell Buick GS 462 10.591/124.42, Matthew Southcott getting squirrelly to 10.646/124.22, nicely controlled. Commiserations to Matt Seamarks who passed a message that his engine was found to have locked up after his previous run, let's hope it is repairable. 18:20 Welcome to Fay Hearn with her blown Rover-engined dragster running in Wild Bunch, no time recorded, then Bradley Cooper 12.000/114.34 v Rich Butcher 13.0109/119.63, new PB for Rich, well done! John Dalrymple 9.298/145.23 v Darren Hussey (Angry Bird Falcon) 9.791/141.26, then Jamie Faulkner 9.1392/145.23 v Sally Woolner 9.403/155.26, getting back in it after wanderung in her lane. George Ralph's Corvette back in original green after respraying 19.35/57.54 alongside Kenzie Taylor. Then Wild Bunch Rob Brown in Wrathchild 11.516/125.10 and Pete Brown in Rebel getting squirrelly 9.308/148.21, with a new set of slicks. Then debut of Dan Wilson in Antique Toy, starting straight but going over to the right lane with steering wheel issues behind Tim Bull 10.0478/138.21. Paul Hammond's '32 Roadster then went 11.495/119.20, followed by Wayne Colliver who was restarted and then ran 11.043/126.29 gentle pass. 17:55 This session will last until 19:00, then final qualifying for Gasser Circus, Outlaw Anglia and Supercharged Outlaws, then round 1 of Nostalgia Superstock, then more RWYB until the revised finishing time of 20:30. Outlaw Anglia founder Bob Nixon in a historic Pop at a 27.96/47.69 alongside Colin Wood (Hillman Husky) 11.1201/120.91, Richard Warburton 11.1297/124.08 new PB, well done Richard and Rachel! Kevin Baker (A40) 12.3839/111.79 v Trent Scarlett 10.0491/132.59, Dave Mott (300e gasser van) 13.432/106.01 v Jules Davison 11.2769/121.55, Mark Haswell (100e) 9.426/144.37 v Scott Collin 10.145/139.97. Welcome back to driving on the SPR track to Matt Seamarks, first run in the revamped car, 14.837/69.60 checkout pass. Followed by Keith Bartlett in the Mercury Comet to a 9.1006/156.32, another improvement and getting close to that eight. #33 No Socks three window to 9.127/149.15. James R (OS Camaro) 9.955/136.46. Battle of the Mk1 Zephyrs Steve Matthews (black) 9.7303/143.85 v Jason Outlaw Street (blue), went early. Matthew Southcott (OS 37 Ford) 10.2941/134.12. 17:50 Renegade Outlaw Anglia qualifying session 2 Mick Taylor shut down after the burnout and pushed back. Pause to sled the track. On the restart Rob Stone ran 8.5958/151.57, Paul Hensher 8.249/159.65 with shake, Barry Woodford improved and moved up #14 to #12. Ben Montgomery into the ladder at #17, Kim Harrison 10.810, Spencer Tidswell hard to the left but improved to #8, Doug McClure went to the right to go to #14. Gary Bird spun the wheels on the launch and idled down the track as Gary Hill went 9.667/138.97 to remain in #6. Al O'Connor had no time recorded as the car rolled the beams. Rob Nixon with a wild launch to 10.541/131.42 alongside Shane Bird, no changes for them. Colin Miller reversed to the startline by Jedd Guy who is waiting on parts before he can come back out to play. Colin 7.8243/168.51 to stay in #2 as Martyn Payne ran a 10.8. Wayne Power 10.444/127 r=to remain in #12.
17:30 NEM Plant UK Nostalgia Superstock qualifying session 2 Pete Christmas from #26 to #2. 0.004 RT for Stewart Arthur as Don Scott had problems and his car limped down track. Paul Singer #17 to #3. Rob Tyrrel #9 to #1 with +0.009 on his dial. Neil Francis #14 to #5, Bob Main #35 to #15. Niamh Smith's Fairlane into #19. Jake Cawthorne #25 to #3, Howard Holmes #34 to #23. #38 to #17 for a smoky Nick Martin. Nic Williams up from #34 to #2. Adrian Portello from #14 to #6. Pete Dodd #15 to #4 Chris Layram up to #10, Stuart Thompson from #30 to #18. Adam Nowak #37 to #2 John Sleath #30 to #5, Ashley Rawson #36 to #16, first run for James Ellis's Camaro into #18, James Oliver #13 to #8, Dave Billadeau 35 to 21 Shelby Watts up to #30, final pair Glynn Boardman and Duncan Watts, huge wheelstand for Duncan and #39 to #34. That's all for NSS qualifying, we will run eliminations round 1 later this evening on a 64 car ladder!
17:05 Supercharged Outlaws qualifying session 2 First out Robbie Grabham (with a repaired fuel tank courtesy of Roy Wilding and Leo Knight) 7.809/131.67 and Roy Wilding 7.1945/188.84 (1.1146 to 60ft and 4.6477/153.68) to take Roy to #1. Andy Park 9.697/138.16 v Gary Parkes 8.2473/163.66. Keith Freeman (with crew dressed as Blues Brothers) 9.3756/147.15 new PB again, well done Keith! v Mike Couch 8.9703/152.19. Next Joe Bond with a huge move to the right after a 1.1295 launch, 8.9129/92.14 at the stripe after 4.5755/124.51. Andy 'Fadster' Hadfield sadly out with a broken crankshaft, commiserations Andy and see you back soon. Followed by Robin Read, engine cut out on the launch. Followed by a checkout pass for Norm Wheeldon in his new slingshot, car went to the righton the 1.1734 launch and then lifted to 17.052/43.76.
16:50 Nostalgia Funny Car licensing run Aaron Fensome has taken over the seat of the Dirty Deeds Camaro owned by Rob Elsom, Aaron having raced a Super Pro ET dragster running low 7s. Before startline burnout without the tyres lighting up, straight launch to 1.1961 60ft, 13.4812/63.24 to the finish line, textbook licensing pass we'd say, well done Aaron! 16:45 Gasser Circus qualifying session 2 Jason Hollamby from 16 to 4 and Jason Pickett up from #3 to #2. Ray Irush up one place to #17. Graham Barton up from #18 ot #6 and Lee Pike from #11 to #9. Paul Dominey from #20 to #7 and Ray Turner with his quickest 10.844/123.05, well done Ray. Simon Glenn from #11 to #3 and Billy Jones up to #9. Adam Kruczynski into the field at #14 as Simon Prest breaks out with his first ten, 10.9984, well done Simon. Nick Brook Langham up to #6, Martyn Hallam went Perfect ET to go to #1, Kate Booth #20 to #9 Steve Matthews #19 to #4, Brian Gibson from #20 to #18. Last to run Keith Bartlett in Roarin' Rat, 10.95/131 on 10.45 to stay #20
Run What Ya Brung 16:15 Anthony Mitchell's Buick Skylark went 10.595/124.21. Followed by Fireforce 3 demo run, screeches from the new tailpipe. 5.8208/260.43 to the quarter, 1.0751 to 60ft and 3.987/206.98 to half track, great pass from Martin Hill. 16:15 First runs right lane only. Rob White (Happy Daze B dragster) 12.346/100.52, Matthew Southcott (OS '39 Ford) 10.679/130.24, Brian Savidge ('32 Roadster) 10.383/129.16, then the first run for Allan Schofield in the Rough Diamond altered with an enlarged roll cage, checkout pass for Allan to 11.085/115.66. Nick Wait 12.065/121.52 ('39 Ford, 15 years in the restoration by him). Graham Scrivens 11.151/127.37, 3 window Ford Coupe 12.488/122.88, Neil Lalouette 11.728/114.75 (C10 pickup), ex Davy Murdoch 33 Willys 11.067/111.13. Keith Bartlett in the Mercury Comet with Jon Webster overseeing, 9.448/147.67, great progression towards his low eight target. Then Al Golding in the Decree Absolute Firenza, car goes back over two decades, a big wheelie amd a big bang when it came down and some debris dislodged from the wheel arches. 14:50 Track drying is well under way. The estimated start time is 16:00, starting with run what ya brung, next Fireforce 3 with Martin Hill, then into the second round of qualifying for invited classes. We will update when we hear more. A message for National Championship and SPRC Championship racers that the latest points can be seen at this link or via our Points Standing page. 14:00 There is still rain in the air that is preventing drying operations commencing, so there will be a further delay. 12:30 The light rain continued and the track is now damp, so stay tuned for details of track drying and a restart time. 12:00 Paul Tarry 10.9513/124.56, Duster 11.414/90.15 v Anthony Mitchell 10.548/124.61, Dominic S Pontiac Firebird 10.179/143.02, Frankenstein Chevy a squirrely 11.583/121.74 v Paul Hammond 11.313/119.95, then a yellow '69 Firebird on his first pass 13.5711/93.88. Wayne Colliver's Misfit Wild Bunch to a 10.351/122.21, Kenzie Taylor (100e) 16.032/84.58 v Ford 3 window coupe (Q693MHK) 11.1875/125.92, Tim Bull (300e van) 10.676/133.24 v Paul Riley (Morgan) 10.769/128.45, 0.0264 MOV for Tim. Then Stuart Smith's Rat Rod (RR32) 9.857/133.62 v Steve Matthews (Mk1 Consul) 9.575/145.76. Next Lee Hartnell (23T) 9.7242/134.47 new PB, well done Lee! Crazy Chris Hartnell in the other lane lost fire and towed back to the pits. Followed by Graham Rawlings 10.732/126.86 (PB for speed) v Tim Roy who wandered around his lane to 9.922/135.33. SPR CEO Keith Bartlett in the ex Street Eliminator Comet with Jon Webster overseeing, practice run of 11.278/119.32 first time out this year, with boost fed in smoothly. Pause for spots of rain at the top end. 11:40 Supercharged Outlaws qualifying session 1 Keith Freeman v Andy Parks first, then Gary Parkes to a great 8.34. Rob Grabham shut off when Andy Hadfield got stuck on track after the burnout and lost fire. Pause to retrieve Fadster. Robbie restarted and kept his foot in despite bouncing and changing direction several times on the run, great driving job to 7.2676, 1.1004 to 60ft and 4.7154/151.05, Then Paul Dale and Mike Couch to a pair of 8s. Paul had got a new set of heads on last night after damage in his last run. Then the slingshots of Joe Bond (Happy Birthday to dad Doug) 7.3865/125.15 early shut off (1.109 60ft, 4.2312/166.53 half track) and Roy Wilding. Next an observed run for the Wheeldon & Charman slingshot driven by Norm Wheeldon, initial pass to 1.1439 60ft then off the throttle to 15.2443/49.66.
11:20 Renegade Outlaw Anglia qualifying session 1 Rob Nixon first to run, then Spencer Tidswell v Mick Taylor, Mick on the right of his lane to a seven on his first run this year. Next Martyn Payne getting squirelly mid track v Barry Woodford. Rob Stone v Rob Turrington, Rob into #2, then Paul Hensher into #1 with a new PB 7.367, well done Paul! v Colin Millar a relatively gentle pass, Ben Montgomery v Ben Kennedy into #6 in his 1JZ powered Pop, Kim Harrison v Gary Bird. Then Wayne Power v the legendary Al O'Connor crewed by Ginner. Last car Shane Bird.
11:05 NEM Plant UK Nostalgia Superstock qualifying session 1 Neil Francis v Clive Dandridge into #1 first, then Jack Bishop and Pete Christmas double breakout. Paul Singer v breaking out Stewart Arthur, Chris Tyhurst v Chris Layram who broke out by 0.009, then Rob Tyrell v Bob Main who broke out to his quickest 12.102, well done Bob! Jake Cawthorne broke out by 0.008 v Mick Sharpe, Glenda Thompson broke out v Ian Johnson. Then Nic Williams v Lee Chiles, Lee into #2 with a 0.007 RT. Jim Smith v Niamh Smith into #6 with her first qualifier. Simon Rickwood into #1 v Don Scott in a backup Monte Carlo, his Superbird out for the rest of the year. Nick Martin broke out v John Davison into #5. Then Pete Dodd, crewed by Mike Lacey v Gary Semper into #2. Next Adrian Portelli v Ty Strevett. John Sleath ('67 Camaro) v Stuart 'Kiwi' Thompson, double breakout. James Oliver into #2 v Richard Granger. Then 2021 NSS Champion Dave Billadeau v Howard Holmes who had a great 0.002 RT. Chris Goodale v Adam Nowak who broke out, Glynn Boardman into #5 v Ashley Rawson. Next Shelby Watts v Duncan Watts, big half second breakout for him.
10:45 Gasser Circus qualifying session 1 Running to dial-ins, first out Jason Pickett and Katie Booth. Breakout for Katie but 0.008RT. Then Jason Hollamby and Simon Prest in the ex Dale Snook Falcon, breakout for Jason. Then Billy Jones v Ray Irish, double breakout. Martyn Hallam into #1 and Tony Pearson who has Norwegian Odd Rune Olsen from Islanders race team. Ray Turner (new JBRE engine) v Graham Barton breakout, Adam Kruczynski pushed back with a leak and returned to pits, Tom Margesson (GC29) v Brian Gibson. Then Lee Pike with a wiggle at 1000ft and Simon Glenn (A40 pickup), Jason Darling with a Chevy coupe and a wheelying Steve Matthews. Followed by SPR CEO Keith Bartlett v Sean Milsom (0.002 RT). Breakout Paul Dominey in Six Forty.
Run What Ya Brung 10:30 Nick Wait ('39 Ford) 12.027/117.00 v Brian Savidge 10.497/129.55 both hot lapping, then Scott Collin, tyres screaming in protest in the burnout, 10.156/133.34, getting closer to his target of a nine, then Bobby Wright 10.123/138.60 v Dave Mott 12.678/107.93, Kevin Baker 12.043/115.83 v Mark Haswell (100e) 9.739/145.83, John Dalrymple ('33 Willys) 9.234/154.69 v C10 pickup 11.566/115.95, then Ford Mk2 Zephyr 12.005/110.44 v Paul Riley's Morgan 10.721/130.27. Then a blue Ford Zephyr 6 Mk1 10.552/128.35, nice first run for Danny. OS44 Camaro 9.809/139.07. Sally Woolner (OS Camaro) 8.444/165.48. Phil James (Rampage FC) 9.512/140.70 v Jamie Faulkner 9.217/150.12, great run. Steve Watson's ME17 100e to a 18.369/57.46 checkout pass. Heavy Chevy to 9.245/149.07. 10:15 Brian Savidge 10.427/129.92, then Dave Mott's 300e van 12.984/106.79, Loz Moules 18.102/74.78 v Chris Cockburn 12.634/109.79. Then the belly tank of Kevin Bingham 12.397/112.37, Dave Cherrett (Dark Revenger) 10.842/114.77, then Frankenstein Chevy (with impressive injector stacks) 10.479/126.19, Steve Matthews and his Mk1 Ford Consul (Procharged SBC built by EDA and TH400) 9.539/143.91, great first pass of the event for Steve. Pause for track inspection. 10:00 A Ford Mk2 Consul (P38) went to 10.935/118.86 v Kenzie Taylor 16.528/84.90. Nick Wait ('39 Ford) 12.505/119.16 v Loz Moules 17.784/77.11. C10 11.6089/116.86, Chris Cockburn 13.014/108.56 v Brian Savidge 10.377/129.18. Then Jim 'No Socks' Racing three window coupe, a lot harder launch 1.277 60ft but went to the left and lifted to a 20s pass. Kevin Baker's A40 to his first 11, 11.9706/115.54, well done Kevin and team! Mike Gates in the ex-James Forster Duster, his first ever run a footbrake launch and a 12.222/105.20 on and off the throttle. Then Nick Wait 12.022/117.00 v Bob Main 12.459/110.87. 09:45 First pair of cars a C10 pickup 11.7147/113.22 and Richard Warburton (Willys 41 Coupe) 14.2126/72.31, then Kevin Baker (A40 Farina) 12.2035/114.08 vs Chris Cockburn 13.0148/95.04, then Scott Collin 10.240/131.30 v Jools Davison 11.579/118.67, Mark Haswell 9.4042/143.43 v ME83 13.4236/105.92, followed by Graham Scrivens 11.0733/127.98 v Brian Savidge 10.4894/128.41, then NSS practice Howard Holmes 11.782/117.62 v Richard Granger 11.702/120.88. First time this weekend for NSS co-ordinator Don Scott 15.6068/86.01, he needs to run quicker than 14.99 to qualify. Ex David Murdoch Willys 11.6008/111.79, running without nitrous for the moment. Then Kenzie Taylor in his 100e 16.0992/84.74 vs Kevin Baker (A40) 12.0452/115.37. Nick Wait ('39 Ford) 12.005/121.73 v Bobby Wright 10.741/136.58. Brian Savidge 10.360/129.77, C10 11.567/115.96, Graham Scrivens 11.024/129.45 v Jools Davison 11.824/113.63. 08:30 Good morning and welcome to our coverage of the NSRA Nostalgia Nationals from Santa Pod Raceway. It's quite cloudy and windy but dry this morning with temperature of 11C forecast to rise to 13C. The wind is 16mph from the north east which is a tail wind. Density altitude is forecast to be in the range 300-700 ft. We had a great day of run what ya brung yesterday. Around 140 cars made just under 500 runs from 09:00 to 17:00 when proceedings were called. The vast majority of cars were from invited classes, Wild Bunch, Modified 100e's and NSRA members, however best performance of the day was from Robin Read who took his Daimler engined Spirit dragster to an amazing 6.37/208, over two tenths quicker than before and almost two seconds quicker than any other vehicle running yesterday! We understand that a leakdown test on one cylinder revealed a drop in compression on one cylinder and the team is diagnosing whether the problem is piston related or block related, the latter would signal the end of the weekend for the team. Congratulations to Robin on his new PB. Happy Birthday for today to former dragster pilot and Supercharged Outlaw crew Doug Bond, also to Outlaw Anglia crew Joe Taylor, hi also to those who will be following the report if they are busy on other things this Jubilee weekend. We hope you are having a great time. The schedule for today is in the programme, we have posted a copy on our Event Index page. Racing starts at 09:30 and continues to 20:00. Come back later and we'll keep you up to date on the action. Reports and pictures ©Eurodragster.com |