Fossa through the lens of RacePics.co.za

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Yet another event came and went. Our last planned racing event for 2012. Despite the stresses and tiredness after a race I am going to miss the feelings of success on completing an event. Our next race event will be on the 2nd of February 2013. There is a very nice action photo of Fossa by Dave Hastie during this event on Facebook.

Fossa during qualifying

During qualifying Fossa again indicated “fuel starvation” I think I should rather refer to a flat spot, as I am not sure if Fossa may be over-fueling. We had a best lap of 1:42.533. We replaced a very dirty fuel filter.  Seem to be a very fine line to between starve and over fueling.

Fossa and "The Deek" meet again

Our best time for race one was during our last lap @ 1:39.662.

Fossa in action

Second race best lap was number two @ 1:38.699. We still have a lot to learn. Fossa’s reliability has however earned her a first in class trophy.

Trophy!

What is next? That depends on finances. Planned outings include Super TraxDay at Zwartkops Raceway 11 November. Then Fossa may also make an appearance on the 17th at Zwartkops, more about that later.

Ford Cortina 50 Year Anniversary. Fossa’s younger sister who has the privilege of towing Fossa to all her events was to also have her day.

Groen Bliksem sharing in the 50th Cortina anniversary

Fossa has once again been a great attraction with many questions asked and improvement advise offered. Remember Fossa is on Facebook under Fossa Ford Anglia!

Fossa in the picture again

We met so many old friends and new faces. The motor racing world is getting smaller and smaller.

The event was an incredible success. The back ground sounds supplied by amongst others a brilliant beat boxer and Ballyhoo. When “Man on the moon” ran over the air waves, will never forget.Must admit the whole tuxracing team sang along to their rendition of Pink Floyd’s “Another brick in the wall” as if it was an anthem!

Then there was “Rolling Thunder” which started effectively just before one o’clock. What is “Rolling Thunder”? The majority of classics in the arena started their engines including Fossa with her beat and the V6 of the Groen Bliksem. After a short warm up session and clearing of the throats, finding the right pitch, all the classics sang together with AC/DC Thunderstruck in the back ground. Gooseflesh!

Fossa in her choir position

Sun tanned to a frizzle, but a good day!

Zwartkops Raceway next, 03 November, Midas Historic Tour! See you there!