The Highwood Pre-War Classic is a new series of races that Andy and I have set up. We're racing sixteen of our handbuilt 1930s racers (four are mine, the rest are Andy's - and he still has a few more!) with strict rules to help keep them all in good condition. Only two deslots are allowed - if you have a third, your car is out of the race. Similarly, if you run out of fuel, no little top-ups to let the race continue - you're out.
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We're using a World Cup heats approach - four heats of four cars, with the winner and runner-up of each heat going into the semi-finals, with the winner and runner-up of each semi-final forming the line up for the four car final. In each race, it's three points for a win, one point for second, nil points if you don't finish, plus a bonus point for the fastest lap.
Our first heat earlier this week was between a Bugatti, a Bentley, an Austin 7 and the Jones Stutz Special.
The Bugatti was fast, stayed in the slot and stormed it. The Bentley was slow and got nowhere. The 7 was quick but (with James driving) had a propensity to roll and failed to finish half its races. The Jones put in a respectable showing, and with the Bugatti is now on to the semi-finals.
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We're using a World Cup heats approach - four heats of four cars, with the winner and runner-up of each heat going into the semi-finals, with the winner and runner-up of each semi-final forming the line up for the four car final. In each race, it's three points for a win, one point for second, nil points if you don't finish, plus a bonus point for the fastest lap.
Our first heat earlier this week was between a Bugatti, a Bentley, an Austin 7 and the Jones Stutz Special.
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The Bugatti was fast, stayed in the slot and stormed it. The Bentley was slow and got nowhere. The 7 was quick but (with James driving) had a propensity to roll and failed to finish half its races. The Jones put in a respectable showing, and with the Bugatti is now on to the semi-finals.
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