Quote Originally Posted by Russ Noble View Post
Have dabbled in the past, in the 70's BT18, BT21A, Noble Sports. In the 80's FFHustler, RF73. But never at Bonneville. Currently have a GT40 look-a-like that went OK in Classics, Sports & GT . As a matter of interest often in the scratch races I would start off the back of the grid anyway. More fun for me and good for the spectators. Don't think I took anyone out on the way through....

Lets face it, in reverse grid races everyone starts at the same time, the only 'disadvantage' is the distance back on the grid and there is the whole race to get through to the front. Guys that get the red mist in the first corner will cause problems elsewhere anyway and should be spoken to, and if they don't fall in line should be banned. There is no need for that sort of shit at this level.

GT40 is out of action at present so have just bought an RF92 (not eligible for classics) to have a bit of fun in SIFF races this season
Hi Russ, Welcome aboard the forum. It’s great to have you here. Members can catch up with some of Russ’s resent endeavors on GT40;s.com – kiwi scratchbuilt. A fantastic effort and an extremely professional diary of his build and subsequent race development. I too, have never meet Russ , but have come to appreciate his and Lim’s dedication and enthusiasm . Russ, I couldn’t agree more with your comments on Driver’s attitude when participating in reverse grid races. Yes, reverse grid races are best applicable to similar performance cars but have been run successfully by PMC’s for years now ( in conjunction with Handicap races ) with virtually no damage resulting. It all comes down to Driver attitude. And don’t both make for entertaining viewing and enjoyable racing. As I suggested , this was perfectly displayed last weekend at the Supertourer’s meeting where they ran spectacular reverse grid and handicap races.