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C5Alive Forum - Archive Section => Meetings & Events => Complete Archive => 2011 => Topic started by: Karl on 11, January, 2011 - 13:31:03
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Having tackled the feared Test Hill at Brooklands, we are now going to tackle the awesome Prescott Speed Hill Climb with the c-5000 !! ;D
The guys at Prescott are very supportive and happy to have us come along to one of their events and participate 8)
More details closer to the time, but we have permission to set up a display - like we do at Brooklands - so will need as many of us as possible to come along with our c5's to support electricDave and the c-5000 and put on a good show of c5's.
This should be a good ,fun event well worth coming along to.
http://www.prescott-hillclimb.com/ ;D
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Sounds a good event.
Retro Andy.
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Beware of new safety clothing regs operable this season.Also you may need an MSA Speed Licence-this can take weeks to arrive.
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Beware of new safety clothing regs operable this season.Also you may need an MSA Speed Licence-this can take weeks to arrive.
..thanks for the heads up, I'll ask those questions next time I speak with the guys there ;)
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I am off to visit this location tomorrow (10th April) to see what we are going to be up against in June 8). They are hosting a Bike Festival so it should be a great day out as well ;
http://www.prescottbikefestival.co.uk/
I'll be taking "challenger" along in the back of my car to give the show organisors a taster of what we'll be bringing along to the June event :)
Is anyone else from this forum likely to be there ?
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I went along to the bike festival at Prescott Hill and met up with Ian, the gent who is taking care of us for this event in June where we hope to see the c-5000 ,and maybe "challenger" as well, ascend the hill climb course. Ian was really impressed with "Challenger" after he took it for a short spin around the first third of the circuit - much to the amusement of the crowd of bikers ;D
The arrangements are still being finalised, but for our appearance in June it is likely we are going to be provided with some space in the paddock area to put on a "c5alive" display. Hopefully we can get a few of us together and set up something similar to what we do at Brooklands. If the response we got to Challenger is anything to go by, then we are in for a warm reception. Much to my surprise, our solitary c5 at the bike festival generated a lot of attention , and some good natured banter (as expected) ;D - this is a superb venue and this event in June should hopefully be a lot of fun 8)
A few piccies from the bike festival;
(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/prescotthillbikefest007.jpg)
(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/prescotthillbikefest018.jpg)
(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/prescotthillbikefest017.jpg)
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(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/prescotthillbikefest002.jpg)
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(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/prescotthillbikefest057.jpg)
Quite a mix of old and new , a really good day out 8)
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(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/prescotthillbikefest010.jpg)
(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/prescotthillbikefest011.jpg)
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Looks a really good day Karl, I'm sure I would love all these events, just a shame the rest of my family would'nt be that keen :-[
So its always nice to see the pictures of such events.
Retro Andy.
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Just stumbled across this piccie via google images;
http://www.rosher.me.uk/rosherV22/Prescott%20Bike%20Festival%202011/slides/2011.04.10,%20Prescott%2015,%20Sinclair%20C5.html
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Todays event at Prescott Hill saw plenty of drama....Challenger and the c-5000 both went up the hill really well and past the finish line , unfortunately there was a bit of a mishap on the return road resulting in the course being closed and the medics making an appearance :o
...more details to follow..
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OH NO :o
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Don't keep us hanging on too long :-\
Retro Andy.
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First off , some piccies from the day ;
(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/prescotthill26jun11003.jpg)
(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/prescotthill26jun11004.jpg)
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As you can see from the piccies , yesterday was blessed with gorgeous weather bringing out the crowds to an amazing event. All types of vehicles taking part in the Hill Climb with some serious machinery on view.
After the parade lap of historic vehicles the two c5's ,"challenger" and the c-5000 had their turn . Mrs radiomarty (Carolyn) went first using challenger, followed by the c-5000. It was a huge relief when the news came back that both had passed the finishing line with no mechanical failures etc and ,all excited, we waited at the end of the return road for the triumphant pair to come back. And we waited for quite a while......at this point the concern started to grow . When the two Land Rovers were dispatched up the hill closely followed by the ambulance I guessed something bad had happened and anxiously waited for the updates coming over the radio.
Having successfully negotiated the course Carolyn had come a cropper on the return route back to the paddock :o ElectricDave had come across the scary sight of Challenger on its side and Carolyn injured having gone through a fence. The Prescott Hill guys were fantastic and took great care of her , and it was such a relief to the news come through that she was up and about . She was taken to the local Hospital for a couple of stitches and has some nasty bruising on various parts of her anatomy ...but luck seems to have been on our side and she came off quite lightly all things considered.I'm sure RadioMarty will be along with some more details later, but no jokes about women drivers !
So taming the Prescott Hill course resulted in minor repairs being necessary to Carolyn and "Challenger" , the best news being that both have happily survived to tell the tale ;D
...and the c-5000 impressed everyone with its speed up the hill as well. So not a bad day at all, certainly one of the most eventful 8)
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Hi glad to here that it wasn't to bad and the injures where not to serious ( get well soon )...bye Chas
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Sounds like you certainly had an eventful day. Glad Carolyn's okay.
Looks like there was a very nice turn out of cars ;D
Daz
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A fantastic place and a great welcome from all the staff - we all enjoyed our day at Prescott -Some banter was had with the other pit crews and we looked forward to the turn of the c5's - Both C5'S making mince meat of the hill and the crowd most impressed - unfortunately Carolyn took the return bend rather too fast and lost control resulting in 3 stitches and plenty of bruising - she is ok and at work today but it has made us review our safety wear for future events - she has now been elevated to a motorsport legend in the house !!!!! All in all a lot of fun and a few lessons learnt - photo's to follow.
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Hi Marty Carl told me all about it today,it's good to hear she's fine see u soon Scott :-)
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Looks like a good day out except for the slight problem, hope you get better soon.
Lance
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Sounds like a great weekend, except for the mishap, i must just say, that having had a brief go on Chalenger, it is very easy for it to get away from you. 8)
When i had that test Drive round the side roads Near Martys, i very nearly ended up as Carolyn. ::)
Its easy to forget its not a standard C5 :'(
Hope she gets well soon, a real C5 legend, something to tell her Grand children ;D
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Wow looks like a great event, sorry to hear about Mrs Radio Marty, but sounds like she is alright, I hope she feels well very soon and will be able to get back into the C5 again without fear :) Does this mean that she is the first person to actually crash in a C5 ?
Retro Andy.
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As an experienced hillclimber I know that in the early stages of ones career it was easy to forget that after the excitement of the run up the hill the often steep and winding return road has to be negotiated at moderate pace. Most, if not all,organisers insist on full safety clothing for the run back to the paddock.
Hope the minor shunt doesn't put Mrs RadioMarty off motor sport and that her cuts and bruises heal really quickly.
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Many thanks for all your well wishes for Carolyn chaps we appreciate it - ps would also like to thank Karl for enduring my two kids while we were at A and E !!!!!!! Hoping to get some photo's up tonight.
Radiomarty
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Sounds like a great weekend, except for the mishap, i must just say, that having had a brief go on Challenger, it is very easy for it to get away from you. 8)
When i had that test Drive round the side roads Near Martys, i very nearly ended up as Carolyn. ::)
Its easy to forget its not a standard C5 :'(
Hope she gets well soon, a real C5 legend, something to tell her Grand children ;D
..Challenger was the faster one you had a go on at Santa Pod , I think it was "Voodoo" you tested at Marty's place ?
Either way you are right in that increasing the performance of our c5's does also increase the hazards - trikes just aren't that stable at the best of times . Remember Adam Harpers 150mph c5 ? During the early stages of that build he stacked it at 70mph so bad things can happen when you're having fun even with the best precautions in place :o The guys at Prescott Hill said the same as coverman, once people go past the Finish line the concentration naturally drops after the intensity of focusing on the course.
All part of the learning curve (couldn't resist that pun... ;D) for us all I guess and highlights how incredibly lucky we've been so far. As Marty says, proper gear from now on :)
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I think we need some "slip before tip" C5 stickers in honour of this event. ;D
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A bit about Adam Harpers C5 ...
http://robotwars.wikia.com/wiki/Adam_Harper
http://yoz.com/wired/2.02/features/charge.html
(http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy186/PLOD11/HarperC5.jpg)
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You are right Karl, i remember now ... :o
Voo doo did take a bit of stopping as i was fast approaching that road junction :D
With Challenger, i remember the turning angle was a bit small, so its easy to understand how this incident happened with all that extra speed and RED mist .... ;D ;D ;D ;D
Look forward to seeing the results of the accident investigation :D :D
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im gutted i missed this , i wish id been c5 inspired a month ago , im only up the road and would of loved to seen some more of them , next time it is then :)
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I spoke with Mrs Radiomarty today and she is slowly recovering...some of the bruises have started to fade - plus a few more are coming out :o - but she's making progress.
Glad she's on the mend...especially with Brooklands coming up ;D
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Excellent news Karl, I hope Radiomarty is looking after Mrs Radiomarty, get well soon !
Retro Andy.