25hr Fun Cup 2005 Photo Gallery

 

 

 

25hr Fun Cup at Spa-Francourchamps in Belgium, Jul 2005.

 

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Team Briefing, pointers on the refuelling technique.

And we all thought Dave could'nt make it!!

Driver line up.

Tim getting an in car briefing from Pete.

Paul in his virgin Race Suit, Mmm very nice!!

The from the top of Eau Rouge looking down to the Start/Finish.

View down the F1 Pit Lane.

Another view of the F1 Pit Lane during Testing.

Paul replacing the front brake Pads and Discs prior to the Qualifying session.

'Your Nicked my son' One of our stable mates Cars dressed as a Traffic Cop, maybe some one might fall for it and pull over!.

The view from La Source looking down the two Start/Finish Straits.

Paul and Pete having a mad moment.

Car 109 taking the Eau Rouge Challenge!

The Scenery is fantastic around the circuit. This is the view from Kemmel Straight, no time to stop for a picnic though.

Car 109 whizzing along Kemmel straight during Testing.

A midst the gaggle fight there way up Eau Rouge sits Car 109 during Qualifying.

The Car being checked over the evening before the race, without Dave's valuable help Paul and Pete work on into the quiet hours to complete it.

Pete's brother Steve checks the Oil level.

Due to a charging problem the wiring loom for the Alterantor is replaced.

At last the Car is ready for the Race, watched over by Dave.

Pete and his brother Steve pose for a picture with the Car.

Steve is really getting into the style now!

The miising Man.

The lline up on the grid with Paul, Pete and Tim.

Looking down the starting grid towards La Source, we started 100th on the Grid.

Looking at the Grid from Eau Rouge.

The Car is returned by Truck after being forceably removed from the circuit on the 28th Lap.

The Car is Unceremoniously dumped in the pit lane by the Belgian recovery team!

With one rear wheel retracted and the steering rack smashed, jacks and wheel dollies had to be used to get the car into the garage.

Now the true extent of the damage can be assessed.

A view of the front end damage.

Damage to the rear nearside suspension and driveshaft.

Everyone on the Team lends a hand - Keith helps strip down the rear nearside suspension and driveshaft.

Everyone on the Team lends a hand - Tim sorts out a well deserved cup of Tea for everyone.

The front end being rebuilt.

Front end Rebuilt ready for the suspension setup to be done.

Rear end rebuilt.

Pete and Paul sorting out the suspension setup.

Car is rebuilt and ready to go back out into the race 10 hours after the the car was taken off the circuit.

Dave just can't bear to watch anymore!

Paul comes in during the shake down to have the lights adjusted.

The car checks out fine, Paul comes in to refuel and Hand over to the next driver.

The car is back out into the race once again and it's time for some of the Team to get some sleep. This is Chris Fellows Son, Simon.

Its no good Tim, we know its you!

Meanwhile back on the Pitwall, Steve is still smiling after the nights events.

Amazingly everyone is still in good spirits, after a hard nightshift getting the car raceworthy again.

Meanwhile, the car and drivers race on. Car 109 speeding along between Les Combes and Malmedy.

The cars are entering the infamous Poulhon.

Keith Wray takes five while the Fuel Filter is changed due to the engine being down on power.

Cars entering the Bus Stop having to dodge a spinner, either that or he's showing off attempting to complete the race going backwards.

Chris Fellows takes over the car for another Stint at the wheel.

The chase is on, car 109 hammering down the Back Staight.

Another view of the Cars entering the Bus Stop.

Keith Wray taking over the reigns for another turn at the wheel.

Here we come again down the Back Straight.

The cars entering the Bus Stop, viewed from the top of Eau Rouge!

The Cars Entering Les Combes.

Great shot by Steve of the car entering Les Fagnes.

Car 109 navigating the Bus Stop.

Car 109 navigating the Bus Stop.

More Cars entering the Bus Stop.

The Car comes in after the finish safe and sound, but a little bruised.

Tim Hartland in the car after he parks it in the Garage at the end of the Race.

Well done Tim, we finish the race after a lot of hard work from the whole Team.

On the ferry home, some people just can't handle the pace.

Car 109 is Home again, more hard work beckons before the Car can race again!

 

 

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