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Kirkistown Report rounds 8 & 9

Barry-John | Tuesday 27th July 2010, 1:24pm

So 3 Weeks ago we hit major damage in Anglesea in Wales and at the time we taught that could be the end of our season. Monday morning i had a conversation with team boss Brendan Travers and it was decided we would try get the car ready for Kirkistown on the 24th of July, exactly 3 Weeks to day after my horrible shunt. We would worry about money later as we new we had the pace to push for a win. Tuesday morning the engine and gearbox was taken out of the sorry looking car in BT Racings workshop in Clane. The car was then loaded up on the trailer and brought to Pratts bodyshop in Carlow for extensive examination and surgery. Nigal examined the car and then gave me a long list of parts that needed to be sourced. Including Chassis legs, sub-frame a whole new front a new qtr panel and doors.
The parts didn't arrive until the following Monday morning and the car spent 50 hours on the jig getting straightened. Mean while BT Racing were working on the engine and gearbox that received quite a bit of damage in the crash as well as getting our Lida suspension sent over to the UK to be rebuilt which were bent badly in the shunt.
 
Saturday morning and one weak to go to the race we received the rolling shell and JH Autobody repainted the car top to bottom and fitted all the new panels. A new colour was decided and the car was starting to take shape. Tuesday and the car was back with the team in Clane and a race against time was on to get all the running gear and suspension into the car. Thursday and the car was ready about 12.30 at night. The next morning off to the rolling road to check everything was OK and then up to Kirkistown.
 
To a lot of peoples amazement including my own 10.30 Saturday morning i was sitting in my car ready to go out and qualify for the race. The team, sponsors, friends and everyone did an amazing job to get the car ready. It was a real team effort and i cant thank everyone enough for helping this happin. The plan was to do 3 laps then pit and a quick check over and go let rip. We had no time to test so we were using the settings we used in kirkistown earlier in the season but tweaked the car throwout the day to my liking. Eventual starting positions 8th for race one and 7th for race two about 0.7 of second off pole. I was happy with this considering i didn't think i would even be on the grid.
 
Race one and i was more nerves then ever. Everyone had done such a good job to get me here now it was up to me to finish it off and get a result. Just don't bend it i taught to my self. As soon as the lights went out i was flying by turn 1 i was up to 6th. Half way threw the race i was in 4th place in a 6 way battle for the lead. It was all going great with a podium in sight. I was all over the back of Noel Green but was then passed by Clive Pratt. So down to 5th but we were still battling hard and all over the leaders. Then with 3 laps to go my clutch started to slip and taught to my self don't do this to me now. We got to the end in 5th 1 tenth of a second off 4th and in the end 3 seconds of Alister Kellett who took an excellent win. I was happy. I had a good run and some good points in the bag.
 
With just over an hour between races the lads changed the clutch and gearbox on the car and we made it out for race two. Again proud of the lads for doing a great job the Tom Kane recovery car was to start 7th. How ever on my warm up lap my brake pedal went to the floor 3 times, not a good sign. I pitted to check did i have enough brake fluid. I did so i started from the Pitt lane right at the back. With no brakes i drove on as best i could just to try and get a couple of points. Finishing at the tail of the field but a finish all the same. A disappointing end to what turned out to be a positive weekend.
 
Next round back to Mondello on the 22nd of August and we should have plenty of support there. Unfortunately The Phoenix Park Motor races have been canceled this year also.
 
But remember on the 30th of July we are having a fundraiser as we need to pay for the damage done to the car. We are playing golf in Sutton golf club and a meal and party in Suttonians R.F.C. Tickets are €70 for golf and dinner or just €30 for the dinner. Contact Barry-John asap if you are interested on 0863594983.
 
Lastly id like to thank all my family, friends, team and sponsors threw the past few Weeks which proved a tough time.
 
2010 BT Racing Sponsors
 
Tom Kane Motors 24 hour recovery and transportation
 
McHenry Car Sales ltd
 
Thrifty Car Rental
 
Speedy Tyres and Auto Services
 
Artane Auto Centre
 
JH Autobody
 
Cable Technical Services
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Anglesea

Barry-John | Tuesday 6th July 2010, 12:44pm

After a long wait we were finally back out racing last weekend in Anglesea in Wales. The team had built a brand new engine and we were taking nothing to chance. This is my favorite track and we new we could be very competitive there. We arrived Thursday morning and walked the track and set up camp. Friday morning the sun was splitting the sky as we took off for morning practice. We spent the day working on our race set up which we got perfect and we were well on the pace. Friday evening the team changed the gearbox as precaution as it was getting hard to find 2nd gear. We had a tasty BBQ and then i went and picked up the traveling support that were coming over for the weekend.
 
Saturday morning and again the weather was glorious qualifying was early. It was tough we had to get 3 quick times for the 3 races. End result 7th for race 1. Not SO bad only 0.4 of a second off the front row and 0.6 of second off pole again the top 9 drivers within 0.8 of a second.
 
The race started and i dropped one place to 8th. I settled into a good pace and quickly passed Arther McMahen to move up to 7th and then displaced Gordon Kellett and up to 6th. I was fastest man on track at this stage and got into a 4 way battle for 3rd place. Next Victim Nigal Pratt. I got a great run on him and we went up the back straight side by side. We then touched at 125 mph and Nigal spun and i went onto the grass up the hill, i new i was in a bad way and as i slid i could see Noel Green coming towards me, A big impact and the car severely damaged. unfortunately that was the end of my weekend. To rub salt into the wounds i was then told i was on pole position for race two. Disaster and very unfortunate. I walked away OK and it doesn't look likely that i will make the next round in 3 Weeks time in Kirkistown.
 
We are still selling tickets for the golf outing on the 30th of July we need your support now more then ever. Its €70 a head for 18 holes of golf in Sutton Golf Club and a 4 course meal in Suttonians rugby club or just €30 if you just want to go to the meal.
 
Id like to thank the team BT Racing and all my friends who came all the way over to support me as well as my ever reliable sponsors.
 
2010 BT Racing Sponsors
 
Tom Kane Motors 24 hour recovery and transportation
 
McHenry Car Sales ltd
 
Thrifty Car Rental
 
Speedy Tyres and Auto Services
 
Artane Auto Centre
 
JH Autobody
 
Cable Technical Services
 

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Round 3 & 4 Mondello

Barry-John | Thursday 13th May 2010, 2:58pm

After an excellent start to the season in Kirkistown where Barry-John finished 2nd and 4th, BT Racing moved closer to home for rounds 3 and 4 of the Dunlop Abarth Cup in Mondello Park. Barry-John's confidence was high and he was keen to get on track in Saturday morning testing. Testing went well and the Tom Kane Recovery backed car was handling better then ever.

Qualifying was Saturday at 4 o'clock and the cars headed out on a dry track with a gleaming sun, in fact the weather all weekend was beautiful and it was a great weekend for the spectaters. After just 4 laps Barry-John's oil temperature went very high up to 150 degrees and he came into the pitts. He had been lying in 4th place but by the end of the session he dropped to 8th. The top 9 thow were all within 0.5 of a second so the team new the speed was certainly there and that if they could sort the oil temperature problem then thay would have a great chance of podiums.

Sunday was race day and Barry-John started the first race in 8th place, he got a good start and moved up to 7th straight away. As the race went on the oil temperature rose again but Simon Quinn who was in 12th place went off and the safety car was brought out. This was great for Barry-John as it gave him a chance to cool down his hot engine. When the safety car went in Barry-John hadn't seen it turn off his lights so he was caught sleeping and didn't get the restart he wanted. He eventually caught Paul Copeland and forced him into a mistake and moved up to 6th place. This is where he finished a solid start to the day.

In race two Barry-John had qualified in 6th he got a good start and was up to 3rd side by side with the leaders up to the first corner but was pushed wide and dropped back to 9th. He eventually finished a decent 6th. He Struggled to get past Nigal Pratt lap after lap who he undoubtedly had the pace off. In the end a solid result which leaves him 4th in the championship.

Next round is Anglesea in Wales on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th of July, probably Barry-John's favorite track, one that he was seriously competitive at last year. BT Racing are rebuilding the engine so that the car is back to 100% for this all important weakend.

BT Racing jackets are available from Barry-John at just €70 each or Bini hats for just €10. Support your team in style.

2010 BT Racing Sponsors

Tom Kane Motors 24 hour recovery and transportation

McHenry Car Sales ltd

Thrifty Car Rental

Speedy Tyres and Auto Services

Artane Auto Centre

JH Autobody

Cable Technical Services

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McHenry Starts Season On a High

Barry-John | Wednesday 31st March 2010, 2:05pm

The first round on the 2010 Dunlop Abarth cup was held in kirkistown race track in Newtownards. Barry-John headed there with a point to prove after a poor 2009 season. The weakend started badly as Paul Copland in the Kellett Motorsport car had a massive shunt in qualifying ruling him out of both races. Barry-John felt good however and put the Tom Kane Recovery backed car 8th on the grid for race one. He wasn't happy with that but new his good starts would benefit him well and he got his head ready for the first race of the year. 
 
He got an amazing start and moved up no less then then 6 places in the first lap to sit in 2nd place overall. He battled hard but was passed by seasoned regulars Noel Green and John Denning. He held off Gordon Kellett to take 4th place. Barry-John was happy with the solid start and aimed for higher in race two.
 
He started 7th in this and was up to 5th after the first lap. Again he started picking off his rivels one by one and was quickly up to third. Garry Miller , Noel Green and Barry-John broke from the pack and battled for the lead. It was an immense battle and Garry Miller took his first Abarth win with Barry-John second and Noel Green 3rd. After the race Barry-John commented "im absolutely delighted with that the car was great, BT Racing gave me a perfect package and i am delighted for the team, myself and all my sponsors because we worked hard all winter to be hear today"
 
Round 3 and 4 of the championship will be held in Mondello park on 9th of May. We hope to see you there.
 
For the latest news go to the motorsport section of www.mchenrycarsales.com
 

2010 sponsors: Tom Kane Motors 24hr Recovery and Transportation.
                         
                        McHenry Car Sales ltd
                         
                        Artane Auto Centre
                        
                        Thrifty Car Rental
                      
                        Speedy Tyres and Auto services
                          
                        JH Autobody 
                       
                        Cable Technical Services

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