Ruptured Duck Motorsport

It Aint Over Yet!

A new favourite picture of the season for Mark is getting waved off by the Mayor of Brighton (PICTURE - he will be buying a big copy of this) as he is about to take class victory at the Brighton Speed Trials (and equally as fast as the winner of the next class up), new personal bests at Gurston Down and Lynsey winning a nice big silver pot, we thought our season in Global #0230 had ended on a high. 2011 proving to be Lynsey and Marks most successful in over 6 years in the sport. The amazing little Global GT Light built by Graham Hathaway with the setup work and aero modifications by JDR Motorsport have made a very stable and quick little car.

Just as we were about to write our season summary, another event has rolled into our sights: Mutley Mayhem Sprint at Clay Pigeon on Sunday 2nd October. So far this year, Lynsey and Mark are yet to have a completely dry event and Mark (Lynsey declined the chance to drive) has his fingers crossed that the promised Indian Summer that is appearing on forecasts, appears. Yes, in October.

The car has had a quick check over and is ready for action. Not even pressing this years brew of cider has stopped preparations.

Posted September 25, 2011 by Ruptured Duck Motorsport

Gurston Off

Not the way for me to end the season in Wee Beastie (#9715), but s**t happens. The damage is not as bad as the photograph's suggest, which when you consider I left the track at about 90mph, it's testament to the strength of the Global chassis. Mr Hathaway builds a strong car! The reason for the excursion would appear to be wheel stud threads stripping, on the near-side rear hub. The wheel became loose, then came off!

Parts to be replaced/repaired are:-
Radiator
o/s/f lower wishbone
o/s/f track rod
o/s/f/ ARB droplink rosejoint
couple of panel fastnings
front splitter
front bodywork
floor panelling

The repair work is already starting, with more aluminium sheet ordered, a radiator from team mate Mark Alley (thank you, mate), and the rest will be sourced from Graham Hathaway. I have a complete set of spare bodywork, which will replace the older bits, and some modifications/upgrades made to the aero parts...plus another surprise or two! My lips are sealed;-)

See you on a hill in 2012, Beastie out!