Sprinting a BGT in the 1980's
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2020 10:18 am
Since we have a dearth of entries here, I thought I would add this.
In the 1980's speed events in the UK were very easy to compete in. For these events ( hill climbs and sprints) very little mods were required - some yellow tape on the battery negative terminal, ignition "off" position clearly marked, and all loose stuff removed from the vehicle. For the driver it was a helmet and arms etc. covered.
No training requirements, but an RAC Speed licence necessary.
I mainly used a prepared TR2, but occasionally my 72 BGT. It wasn't exactly suited, being a bit on the heavy side, but the handling was good - a bit more predictable than the TR!
Happy days!! A bit more complicated and expensive now I think!
Ian F
In the 1980's speed events in the UK were very easy to compete in. For these events ( hill climbs and sprints) very little mods were required - some yellow tape on the battery negative terminal, ignition "off" position clearly marked, and all loose stuff removed from the vehicle. For the driver it was a helmet and arms etc. covered.
No training requirements, but an RAC Speed licence necessary.
I mainly used a prepared TR2, but occasionally my 72 BGT. It wasn't exactly suited, being a bit on the heavy side, but the handling was good - a bit more predictable than the TR!
Happy days!! A bit more complicated and expensive now I think!
Ian F