Nozzer
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Post by Nozzer on Oct 9, 2012 18:09:44 GMT
Hi, Well after years of wanting to do a full seasons racing my decision is made and I have placed a deposit for a Rocket race car ready for next season. This year I have followed Rob Bennett driving a Rocket at many of the fantastic circuits this country has to offer and I just can’t stand and watch him having so much fun any more. Rob has driven extremely well and even though this year was more about development mileage he will win his class and may finish 3rd or 4th overall which is a fantastic result, the car has been faultless all season ;D I am also pleasantly surprised that club racing with the 750 Motor Club is not as expensive as you might think. Also the Rocket will do a whole season on one set of tyres and brake pads! So does anyone fancy joining Rob, Patrick from Rogue Motorsport, me and a couple of other guys that have put their names forward for 2013? If we can achieve 14 cars then we can have our own grid of Rockets which is our goal but short of that number we will race in the Sports Specials class. I have put together a spreadsheet showing the cost of the 2012 season so if you are interested in racing then PM me your contact details and I will email it to you. Lets get on track  Leighton |
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Nozzer
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Post by Nozzer on Feb 26, 2013 20:33:04 GMT
My race chassis looks fantastic and is now off to powder coat. Going for gunmetal finish. Have decided to go for a full roll cage. Chassis will then be off to Rogue Motorsport who will complete the build in just 2 weeks. If all goes to plan it will be ready to race at Donington on the 23rd March. Any other potential racing drivers out there then please get in touch. We have more race kits in production and we aim to have a full grid for 2014  |
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mattsmev
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Post by mattsmev on Mar 1, 2013 17:32:01 GMT
That looks Good
I like the full roll cage on a race car, it's not what I think the Rockets about, but on a race car it makes good sense. Lots of extra steel, with more bracing on the sides and rear.
Are the web sections over the drivers legs and under the seats standard on Rockets now? or are those just for racing rockets?
I like the towing hook at the front and what I guess are light brackets at the back, it's all looking very good
Cheers
Mattsmev
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Nozzer
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Post by Nozzer on Mar 7, 2013 8:20:26 GMT
Hi Matsmev
The web sections are just for the race cars. Full cage does take from the looks but a lot of drivers we spoke to at the shows would not race without one, so in a few weeks we shall see how it looks fully built. Chassis now powder coated Gunmetal so will sort some more pictures as the build comes together.
ATB
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Post by Stiggy on Mar 18, 2013 14:09:21 GMT
No worries about the extra weight of the cage now you have lost so much weight Leighton!
The theory I have always adopt is that if a driver feels better protected he may push harder.
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Nozzer
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Post by Nozzer on Mar 22, 2013 12:35:05 GMT
Please note that the 750 Motor Club has had to postpone the race meeting scheduled at Donington Park tomorrow Saturday 23rd March due to the snow just in case you were going to come along and support the Rockets racing in the Sports Specials  |
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Post by mabbs on Mar 22, 2013 14:46:02 GMT
Any pictures of the finished article |
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Nozzer
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Post by Nozzer on May 2, 2013 10:24:34 GMT
Hi Jon Apologies for the slow response but been busy having fun racing   ![]() |
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Nozzer
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Post by Nozzer on May 2, 2013 18:46:27 GMT
Another great picture from Brands Hatch last Sunday with 3 of us having 2 superb races in Sports Specials, we hope to have two more race cars built for the next race at Pembrey  |
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Nozzer
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Post by Nozzer on May 3, 2013 20:37:58 GMT
See link below showing my race start at Brands, happy with this one, awesome circuit If you fancy racing a Rocket then PM me Leighton |
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Nozzer
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Post by Nozzer on Jun 10, 2013 19:06:19 GMT
Rockets are racing again this weekend the 15th & 16th of June at Pembrey in the Sports Specials of the 750 Motor Club. We have 2 more race cars in build at the moment so soon to be 5 on the grid Gopro will be on my race car so I hope to get some great footage. |
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Nozzer
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Post by Nozzer on Jun 18, 2013 18:31:03 GMT
Well Patrick, Nick and myself had 2 superb races at Pembrey. Here is a picture as Rogue Motorsport set up our base, results and some fantastic footage to follow soon............  Next picture was before race 2 on Sunday and yes it was a little moist and my first wet race.....  |
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Nozzer
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Post by Nozzer on Jun 19, 2013 17:45:59 GMT
In my first wet race I finished a respectable 10th out of 21 but the epic drive came from Patrick of Rogue Motorsport who started at the back of the grid so he could get some footage of me and Nick, but he then demonstrates how good the car is in the wet, enjoy the video of race 2
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Post by Nozzer on Jun 25, 2013 19:26:36 GMT
Next two race cars at Rogue Motorsport being built, 1 bright orange and 1 bright yellow so you will see these coming on track......we think they will look superb with the clear side, engine cover & bonnet panels.....  |
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Nozzer
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Post by Nozzer on Jul 1, 2013 17:56:56 GMT
First ever race at Donington, what an awesome GP circuit, had a great start and swapped places with Patrick from Rogue Motorsport a few times, then when he starts to slowly move away I decide to try Craner Curve flat in 4th but was off line and then had a need to change my trousers moment then set about regaining the place I had lost.......finished 9th out of 16 so happy with that and was 4 seconds a lap quicker than my qualifying time |
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