Fossa for fun

Summary: Some of the events.

27 & 28 January – Spectators and photography – International Historic event, Zwartkops Raceway with sleepover (Trust us, the soil is hard)

1 February – Decide to buy, prep “a” car for Historic Racing

5 February – Purchased a Ford Anglia, Fossa. 8th Sell our Nissan for funding and the work begins

24 March – Spectators and photographers- Zwartkops Raceway

19 May – Spectators and photographers and first presentation of Fossa  – Kyalami

20 May- Fossa makes a first appearance at the Piston Ring Club

20 & 21 July – First race with Fossa – Zwartkops Raceway

1 September – Second race and first trophies – Midvaal Raceway

29 September – Third race, withdraw Fossa – Kyalami

3 November – Real third race, another trophy – Zwartkops Raceway

17 November – Three lap suicide ride

1 December – Springbok Series, spectate and photo’s – Kyalami

These are only some of the events attended, most with Fossa either to promote and take part in Historic Racing. It has been a busy year, I am still amazed at the progress made with Fossa. At times it felt like an extremely long process. Thinking back there was not at any time doubt about the project despite very long hours, deviations from plan due to changes that had to be implemented and very hard work.

A small collection for half of 2012

Our friendship base in the Historic Racing scene and beyond has grown above  expectation. I can not even think to list them as I will forget someone. Thanks for all your support and advice.

The in-house support in labour and funding has been extreme. Last year at a Midvaal event a young racing drivers mother explained “There is money for tires, but the fridge is empty” ……..            We are not quite there yet, but we also do not compete at that drivers level. I do however fully understand her statement!

A enormous thanks to Lionel Da Silva and Michelle “Powerslide” Groenewald for their diligence and support at racing events. We have the coolest pit crew!

The continued support from Bolt Stop rocks, thanks!

2013 – What lies ahead?

Just finished doing some work on Fossa and already thinking 2013. But wait! Our next excursion is still in 2012! SuperTrax Day at Zwartkops Raceway, 9 December.

Our first planned outing for 2013 pending Fossa’s reliability and serviceability will be SuperTrax Day on the 13th of January in final preparation for our first races, 1 & 2 February at Zwartkops Raceway and only one week later, 9 February at Kyalami.

Thereafter racing events provisionally for now, still waiting for the Pre 66 2013 calender.

16 March- Kyalami

13 April – Zwartkops Raceway

27 July – Zwartkops Raceway

17 August – Kyalami

19 October – Kyalami

9 November – Zwartkops, Springbok Series / Maybe

7 December – Kyalami

Phakisa Freeway and East London will have to pass, finances and annual leave will not allow.