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Re: [Spridgets] Sprites racing in UK video

To: Dean Hedin <dlh2001@comcast.net>, 'Spridget list'
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Sprites racing in UK video
From: Paul Baker <paulbaker53@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 19:19:33 +0000 (GMT)
Dean,
 
".. The announcer seems to indicate that a lot of those sprites are
running 1380 motors..."
 
Most of the Sprites you see in the video have 1380
engines, a couple have 998 and one, the light blue Mk2 has just had a bored
out 1100 with Imp pistons to give it 1230 or thereabouts.  The venue is
Shelsley Walsh - the oldest hill climb track in the UK, which is very steep
and the 998 cars really struggle.  Also, the video shows the run when it had
just started raining which makes that track really slippery with no where to
go if you make a mistake!!  I was there in the open topped, BRG Sebring GT
fronted Sprite No 156, getting wet.
 
Paul   
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yv4ynJwLoWY&feature=related
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