- September 23, 2011
- TwinSpark Porsche Parts, WEVO
- Posted by Rick Bruins
- Comments Off on Phoenix from the Flames for TwinSpark Racing
We were delighted to receive an order from new UK Porsche builder David Fitzgerald this week.
David has taken over the ashes of the former Sean Lockyear Porsche business in Yorkshire, and is working on some classic 911 race and rally builds for customers. The new cars will feature a range of parts from TwinSpark Racing, including WEVO Porsche transmission parts.
Well-known English engine builder Mike Bainbridge is also connected to the enterprise. Mike and David have been dividing work according to their strengths: Mike is building some transmissions for David, while David carries out some Bainbridge chassis work. It’s all good business, and great to see new life in the Porsche world despite the media doom and gloom.
TwinSpark racing is always happy to discuss trade [...]
- September 14, 2011
- Historic Racing 911, Porsche 911 RSR, TwinSpark Porsche Parts
- Posted by Rick Bruins
- Comments Off on State of Art Grand Prix Classic: Porsche Day 2
Leonard shares the story of Race Day 2 at the recent State of Art Grand Prix Classic. Went pretty well for us! Pics in this update by Soledad Cordova, Daan Stolk and Eric van Der Schaaf.
Day two saw two races: one dry and one going from wet to dry.
The morning session started with Gerd leaving the grid before the start with what he thought was a clutch problem due to the now fixed oil leakage from the pump. Rather, it turned out he had broken the left drive flange clean off the gearbox!
I had a lightning start for a change and tore the green RSR right to the 8.000 rev limit in first to clench 2nd position in the first turn, gaining a spot. The LONG gearbox I use allows for advantage at the start on a short [...]
- September 9, 2011
- Porsche Road Trips, R Gruppe Europe
- Posted by Rick Bruins
- Comments Off on Spa Track Day: Hotel Availability
I’ve got some details to share with you on Spa lodgings.
Our 2011 Spa track day is the 10th of October, so we’ll be staying over on the 9th. Some people are staying at the Val d’Ambleve in Stavelot: quite a nice hotel with a price to match.
Last time we did this, the biggest group of us stayed at the Beau-Site in Hockai, about 5 kms from the track, and it was fine. Big restaurant and decent beer, clean and tidy rooms and about €40 a head for the night per person sharing, including a simple breakfast. I’ll be doing that again.
So [...]
