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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 10:11 AM
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I think we could have a sponsored caption competition using this one. Proceeds to Graham's repair bill.

http://www.snappyracers.com/album/Lydden12...s/IMG_8748.html
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Kelk,Jul 14 2008, 02:54 PM
What really made me laugh immediately after the crash was me phoning Graham's brother, Andy. He apparently loooked at his phone, saw it was me, questioned why I was calling him whilst he was in the pits and then he answered the phone...

"What the **** has he done now?"

Charming isn't it? You can't beat that level of support and encouragement from your siblings

...and when it comes to motorsport calamities, he is *way* in the lead
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by CiderBoy,Jul 14 2008, 07:11 PM
I think we could have a sponsored caption competition using this one. Proceeds to Graham's repair bill.

http://www.snappyracers.com/album/Lydden12...s/IMG_8748.html
Conveniently parked next to the steps
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 11:33 AM
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if i can get to Lydden next time you race there, maybe i can give you a hand spannering



hope you get it fixed very soon.
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by CiderBoy,Jul 14 2008, 06:11 PM
I think we could have a sponsored caption competition using this one. Proceeds to Graham's repair bill.

http://www.snappyracers.com/album/Lydden12...s/IMG_8748.html
"I look like a jelly baby on crack, pan left you muppet, Kelk's far better looking and he's just out of shot."
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 12:24 AM
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[QUOTE=B0ZWELL,Jul 14 2008, 08:33 PM]if i can get to Lydden next time you race there, maybe i can give you a hand spannering
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 09:43 AM
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It's about time you go tyour hands dirty and helped that poor brother of yours
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 12:53 PM
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He loves it, he's never happier than when he's surrounded by bits of race car and now he's got another one to put together

I'm actually looking forward to getting my hands dirty this time, I'd do a lot more if it was practical

Engine and box out now
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 12:01 AM
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I'll remember that next time I break mine
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 12:51 AM
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An update for those that are interested:

It's back together, I spent the afternoon testing at Brands yesterday afternoon and apart from some unbalanced wheels/tyres, all is well

The chassis damage was nowhere near as bad as first suspected. There was no twisting so rather than having to replace the whole front end, it just needed a new steering rack box, lower wishbone mounting and some other minor bits. This meant a bill for
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