Early morning is an ideal opportunity to look around the paddocks at where the cars are stored, fettled and sometimes repaired before getting out on track again:
Not often you see a traffic queue of this caliber either:
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Sunday, 6 July 2014
A tour around the Paddock
The first TR session of daylight hours on Sunday is just over an hour away. A good opportunity for Teams and Drivers to get some well earned rest before the final races of the Le Mans Classic 2014.
Early morning is an ideal opportunity to look around the paddocks at where the cars are stored, fettled and sometimes repaired before getting out on track again:
Not often you see a traffic queue of this caliber either:
Early morning is an ideal opportunity to look around the paddocks at where the cars are stored, fettled and sometimes repaired before getting out on track again:
Not often you see a traffic queue of this caliber either:
TRs from around the campsites
As promised we will update you with TRs spotted around the campsites and circuit throughout the weekend here are a few more caught near Tetre Rouge:
Race 2: Grid 3: Triumph TR3S (Barry Siddery-Smith / John Sykes) Update
Race 1 for the Triumph TR3S tribute of Barry Siddery-Smith and John Sykes didn't conclude ideally. Despite returning very fast and consistent lap times, the car failed to complete the session after running out of fuel. It was thought that the last fill up had been miscalculated, however it soon became apparent in Race 2 that the problem was more serious.
Barry Siddery Smith took the opening stint in Race 2, but lap times were noticeably slower, even despite the fact the some light rain had begun to fall around parts of the circuit.
After 3 laps Barry Siddery-Smith came in for the scheduled driver change and pitstop reporting that the car had become very difficult to control, with suspected fuel starvation making matters worse.
The problems were confirmed by another competitor who had come charging up the pit lane to inform the Penrite TR Team that the car was losing fuel, and lots of it!
John Sykes took over the car for a few laps but inevitably the car headed back to the paddock for work to begin on solving the fuel leak. The source of the leak at present time is unknown but seems to have affected the handling of the car so it looks likely that some of that fuel is finding its way onto the tyres. We'll update with further information after dawn.
Barry Siddery Smith took the opening stint in Race 2, but lap times were noticeably slower, even despite the fact the some light rain had begun to fall around parts of the circuit.
After 3 laps Barry Siddery-Smith came in for the scheduled driver change and pitstop reporting that the car had become very difficult to control, with suspected fuel starvation making matters worse.
The problems were confirmed by another competitor who had come charging up the pit lane to inform the Penrite TR Team that the car was losing fuel, and lots of it!
John Sykes took over the car for a few laps but inevitably the car headed back to the paddock for work to begin on solving the fuel leak. The source of the leak at present time is unknown but seems to have affected the handling of the car so it looks likely that some of that fuel is finding its way onto the tyres. We'll update with further information after dawn.
Race 2: Grid 2: Triumph TR2 (Neil Fender / Guy Broad) Update
There were problems in Race 1 for the Triumph TR2 of Neil Fender and Guy Broad, when a broken rear hub caused them to retire after 2 laps. However, with a renewed rear halfshaft in place Guy Broad took the first stint of Race 2 starting from the back of the grid. After just one lap, Guy Broad had taken the TR2 up 20 places and continued on that form throughout the rest of the race.
The final result for the Triumph TR2 in Race 2 (Grid 2) was the result of that blistering initial pace:
Position 32 overall and 1st in class. A great result for a car that is now running strong once again.
Elsewhere in the same Race and Grid a French Triumph TR2 was also managing a strong performance:
The final result for the Triumph TR2 in Race 2 (Grid 2) was the result of that blistering initial pace:
Position 32 overall and 1st in class. A great result for a car that is now running strong once again.
Elsewhere in the same Race and Grid a French Triumph TR2 was also managing a strong performance:
Saturday, 5 July 2014
Race 1: Updates on all TR's
As reported in our last blog, the Triumph TR2 of Neil Fender and Guy Broad only managed 2 laps during race 1 in Grid 2. We thought that the issue had something to do with the suspected propshaft noise.
The propshaft noise in fact turned out to be a failed left rear hub, where several of the bolts had sheared.
Neil says, "I hit an odd camber in the road, the car just began to fish tail violently and I knew there was something not right, it was then just a case of limping back with rear wheel steering and getting the car back to the pits in one piece."
Phil Tucker, who's family business is one of the sponsors alongside Penrite in the TR campaign at Le Mans this year was on hand to assist.
"With Phil's help we have replaced the halfshaft on the car and will run as normal in Race 2 later tonight" Neil said.
Meanwhile in Race 1 for Grid 3, the Triumph TR3S driven by John Sykes and Barry Sidery Smith had a strong race, lapping consistently quickly as the session went on. The team nearly completed the stint in 29th position overall and 3rd in class, but the car stopped out on track near the end of the session after running out of fuel. They will return in Race 2.
Currently Grid 4 is out on track in which the Triumph TRS of Neil Revington and Richard Bull putting in an equally stout performance. Currently 10th in class and 37th overall they have just completed the latest round of pitstops and driver changes but the session has been slowed under safety car conditions. See the pictures below:
The propshaft noise in fact turned out to be a failed left rear hub, where several of the bolts had sheared.
Neil says, "I hit an odd camber in the road, the car just began to fish tail violently and I knew there was something not right, it was then just a case of limping back with rear wheel steering and getting the car back to the pits in one piece."
Phil Tucker, who's family business is one of the sponsors alongside Penrite in the TR campaign at Le Mans this year was on hand to assist.
"With Phil's help we have replaced the halfshaft on the car and will run as normal in Race 2 later tonight" Neil said.
Meanwhile in Race 1 for Grid 3, the Triumph TR3S driven by John Sykes and Barry Sidery Smith had a strong race, lapping consistently quickly as the session went on. The team nearly completed the stint in 29th position overall and 3rd in class, but the car stopped out on track near the end of the session after running out of fuel. They will return in Race 2.
Currently Grid 4 is out on track in which the Triumph TRS of Neil Revington and Richard Bull putting in an equally stout performance. Currently 10th in class and 37th overall they have just completed the latest round of pitstops and driver changes but the session has been slowed under safety car conditions. See the pictures below:
Race day preparations
Today has given teams a chance to complete final preparations and adjustments before race start Saturday evening at 18:00.
The TR2 of Neil Fender and Guy Broad is still running with issues from a propshaft coming into contact with something on the underside of the car. Speaking to Neil Fender earlier today he said, "It's a problem that is annoying, we cannot seem to see anything out of place underneath the car but we will see how we get on during the first race session. Hopefully it won't get any worse."
There were a few pre-race niggles for the TRS of Neil Revington and Richard Bull as well, mainly electrical related neccesitating a starter motor to be changed and a few other connections renewed. It's suspected these failed due to a combination of the heat and vibration. All in all the car is running and sounding very well indeed.
The Triumph TR3S of Barry Siddery - Smith and John Sykes has had a fantastic run so far with no problems to report.
All teams have been supported of course by Penrite Oil who as sponsors would be keen to know that no oil changes have been required, all oil pressures are remaining high and constant and the oil is still clean and looking as good as new!
Below are some pictures from the TR paddocks from Saturday evening, moments before racing began:
The TR2 of Neil Fender and Guy Broad is still running with issues from a propshaft coming into contact with something on the underside of the car. Speaking to Neil Fender earlier today he said, "It's a problem that is annoying, we cannot seem to see anything out of place underneath the car but we will see how we get on during the first race session. Hopefully it won't get any worse."
There were a few pre-race niggles for the TRS of Neil Revington and Richard Bull as well, mainly electrical related neccesitating a starter motor to be changed and a few other connections renewed. It's suspected these failed due to a combination of the heat and vibration. All in all the car is running and sounding very well indeed.
The Triumph TR3S of Barry Siddery - Smith and John Sykes has had a fantastic run so far with no problems to report.
All teams have been supported of course by Penrite Oil who as sponsors would be keen to know that no oil changes have been required, all oil pressures are remaining high and constant and the oil is still clean and looking as good as new!
Below are some pictures from the TR paddocks from Saturday evening, moments before racing began:
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