EDC Round 2 Qualifying Results from Friday 1st June - Page 7 - Drifting forum

DavidRuston · 05-06-2007, 12:01

yep Ralph is a 'proper' drifter chap, enjoyed the free drive last year, but this year its pretty much his own money.

When I suggested he borrowed my car this year he said he wasn't fussed about the spec as long as it had at least 3 wheels and an engine! well it did have an engine before he broke it lol

Sweeps · 05-06-2007, 12:02

DCY car is a "works" car if thats what you want to call it but , i helped build the car, had parts made at my own expense, going to the local tyre dealer and spending 4 hours at a time going through part worns to find tyres that matched prior to ESS coming on board, working in a barn during winter freezing my tits off etc etc

Last year i paid for all my entry fee's, travelling, hotels, fuel the lot etc etc.

This year as some of you may have noticed i've only competed in the EDC, the reason, lack of money, if i don't pay my entry fee's i don't run simple as that.

I bought a house over winter, anyone who has one will know how much of a strain that makes life...

I am very grateful to DCY and ESS (tyre sponser) to allow me to compete in the EDC but if i haven't got the money to enter any other series then thats my problem.

Thats the reason i'm quite happy to be involved with Eurodrift (start line and now with a mic in my hand)because if i can't compete i'd rather help the sport progress rather than do nothing...

missy · 05-06-2007, 12:22

we're also in the same situation.we've always funded si's drifting ourselfs.
last year si had tyres from falken, but at the moment we use part-worns.
this year we've had sponsorship in terms of a part for the engine from one company and we've had discount with someone else, but the rest we've always paid for. and he's built the car himself with some help from friends.

knockhill is just too much for cost wise for us and having children means we can't justify spending that sort of money.. i might still go if i can get a flight cheap enough or travel up with someone else, but the next EDC that si will be competing at will be North Weald.

Kev · 05-06-2007, 12:35

u spent a grand on tyres........
who else has, realistically?

Some of the lads spent £200 on tyres, most probably spent alot less.
When it came to eurodrift u were the only one on super expensive tyres, u clearly had far more grip than anyone else at teesside as i said at the time (u even had grip off the road ffs).

U stated previously the tyres made little differance, if thats the case then raid the part worn bin like pretty much everyone else.

As for the rest, its the same as everyone else pays really, entry fee's, travelling costs and car fix costs when it breaks.

Ur good, dont get me wrong, but i dont see why u should be sponsored over others.
U got a sponsored drive last year did u not........

Cath · 05-06-2007, 12:48

Think paz's dad hit nail on head

Living in Scotland like the other Scottish lads/girls any drift day is a major trek, and will incur increased travelling fees. I don’t think I have ever seen them sitting and moaning about it. I personally think this shows a lot of commitment.

If people are hitting financial problems then take a year out and sort it. Better to do that then to increase your debt so much you will never be able to drift again.

There’s too much emphasis on here and now, things will come, things in my eyes should not be handed on a plate to people. Not what life’s about sadly. When you do get there off your own steam you will feel you have achieved a lot more.

I have to admit I do loathe seeing posts that detail how someone can’t compete anymore and needing sponsorship and how they deserve it etc. Sorry but if you feel that strongly, don’t sit here yelping about it, go out and do something about it.

cptsideways · 05-06-2007, 12:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidRuston

yep Ralph is a 'proper' drifter chap, enjoyed the free drive last year, but this year its pretty much his own money.

When I suggested he borrowed my car this year he said he wasn't fussed about the spec as long as it had at least 3 wheels and an engine! well it did have an engine before he broke it lol

Ralph is definately in the budgeteer's category, yes he has the loan of a car for the year, but he puts in the effort behind it, pays all the bills too.

Even if I was offered a "works" drive I'd still want to be behind the running of the car, be that working on & setting it up, its what keeps me occupied in my spare time. Fook knows what I'd be doing in my spare time. No thinking about it I'd be down beach every day surfing

**SteveC200** · 05-06-2007, 18:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by kieran_e1

there's a spare bed at mine steve if you need somewhere to kip. you really wanna try knockhill!!

Thanks mate, appreciated. But I really cant afford it, theres only one pay day until then and the bills and mortgage have to come first.

Straight back at you though if youre coming to North Weald, I'm about an hour away.

kieran_e1 · 05-06-2007, 21:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveC200

Thanks mate, appreciated. But I really cant afford it, theres only one pay day until then and the bills and mortgage have to come first.

Straight back at you though if youre coming to North Weald, I'm about an hour away.

yeah but you'd need to accomodate claire and kev as well!! couldn't do that to ya fella!!! ( well actually I probably will!!!

)

**SteveC200** · 05-06-2007, 21:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by kieran_e1

yeah but you'd need to accomodate claire and kev as well!! couldn't do that to ya fella!!! ( well actually I probably will!!!

)

Well, Claires ok but that Kev bloke.........

Kev · 06-06-2007, 02:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveC200

Well, Claires ok but that Kev bloke.........

Aweee

Just cos i wouldnt spoon with u

**SteveC200** · 06-06-2007, 07:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kev

Aweee

Just cos i wouldnt spoon with u

That can all change the night before North Weald.

driftnut · 06-06-2007, 17:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by chungster

Nope...but they didn't park up infront of BRDC stand this time and get out of their cars. Maz led the way in his golf buggy and just announced in order the peeps following him. A few rolling burn outs on the way round to start position under the bridge was it.

Yeah i did see that and it was different but i was hoping for the great photo op when there all lined up together... Call me fussy i know!

jon1200 · 06-06-2007, 21:08

Hey anyone heard of Nick Hawes?
I thought where abouts is he in this ?

**SteveC200** · 06-06-2007, 21:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by jon1200

Hey anyone heard of Nick Hawes?
I thought where abouts is he in this ?

Nick Didnt drive.

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05-06-2007, 12:01	#121 (permalink)
DavidRuston dorifto kingu! Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,662	yep Ralph is a 'proper' drifter chap, enjoyed the free drive last year, but this year its pretty much his own money. When I suggested he borrowed my car this year he said he wasn't fussed about the spec as long as it had at least 3 wheels and an engine! well it did have an engine before he broke it lol

05-06-2007, 12:02	#122 (permalink)
Sweeps dorifto kingu! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 1,098	DCY car is a "works" car if thats what you want to call it but , i helped build the car, had parts made at my own expense, going to the local tyre dealer and spending 4 hours at a time going through part worns to find tyres that matched prior to ESS coming on board, working in a barn during winter freezing my tits off etc etc Last year i paid for all my entry fee's, travelling, hotels, fuel the lot etc etc. This year as some of you may have noticed i've only competed in the EDC, the reason, lack of money, if i don't pay my entry fee's i don't run simple as that. I bought a house over winter, anyone who has one will know how much of a strain that makes life... I am very grateful to DCY and ESS (tyre sponser) to allow me to compete in the EDC but if i haven't got the money to enter any other series then thats my problem. Thats the reason i'm quite happy to be involved with Eurodrift (start line and now with a mic in my hand)because if i can't compete i'd rather help the sport progress rather than do nothing...

05-06-2007, 12:22	#123 (permalink)
missy Driftscene Tog Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bucks Posts: 1,447	we're also in the same situation.we've always funded si's drifting ourselfs. last year si had tyres from falken, but at the moment we use part-worns. this year we've had sponsorship in terms of a part for the engine from one company and we've had discount with someone else, but the rest we've always paid for. and he's built the car himself with some help from friends. knockhill is just too much for cost wise for us and having children means we can't justify spending that sort of money.. i might still go if i can get a flight cheap enough or travel up with someone else, but the next EDC that si will be competing at will be North Weald.

05-06-2007, 12:35	#124 (permalink)
Kev spl dori master Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bonnie Scotland Posts: 254	u spent a grand on tyres........ who else has, realistically? Some of the lads spent £200 on tyres, most probably spent alot less. When it came to eurodrift u were the only one on super expensive tyres, u clearly had far more grip than anyone else at teesside as i said at the time (u even had grip off the road ffs). U stated previously the tyres made little differance, if thats the case then raid the part worn bin like pretty much everyone else. As for the rest, its the same as everyone else pays really, entry fee's, travelling costs and car fix costs when it breaks. Ur good, dont get me wrong, but i dont see why u should be sponsored over others. U got a sponsored drive last year did u not........

05-06-2007, 12:48	#125 (permalink)
Cath touge runner Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 228	Think paz's dad hit nail on head Living in Scotland like the other Scottish lads/girls any drift day is a major trek, and will incur increased travelling fees. I don’t think I have ever seen them sitting and moaning about it. I personally think this shows a lot of commitment. If people are hitting financial problems then take a year out and sort it. Better to do that then to increase your debt so much you will never be able to drift again. There’s too much emphasis on here and now, things will come, things in my eyes should not be handed on a plate to people. Not what life’s about sadly. When you do get there off your own steam you will feel you have achieved a lot more. I have to admit I do loathe seeing posts that detail how someone can’t compete anymore and needing sponsorship and how they deserve it etc. Sorry but if you feel that strongly, don’t sit here yelping about it, go out and do something about it.

06-06-2007, 21:08	#133 (permalink)
jon1200 dorifto kingu! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Blackpool Posts: 508	Hey anyone heard of Nick Hawes? I thought where abouts is he in this ?