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Proposer de nouveaux logements dans une démarche environnementale forte. Dans la poursuite des opérations engagées depuis 2001 (démolition de la Muraille de Chine en 2000, implantation du CHPL, de l ’AIMV en 2005), une qualité résidentielle s'affirme progressivement au sein des quartiers Sud-Est, grâce à une nouvelle offre d'habitat variée (en forme comme en type de produits). Le dynamisme du quartier s'appuie sur l'accueil et le développement de services, d'activités économiques et d'équipements d'agglomération (centre nautique, Nouveau Théâtre de Beaulieu...) et de proximité (salles de sport, travaux dans les écoles). Les atouts paysagers du site sont pleinement exploités dans une démarche environnementale forte. L'aménagement des espaces libres et la requalification des axes structurants et de desserte renforcent les liaisons internes aux quartiers et les ouvrent sur l'ensemble de la ville. Beaulieu, un patrimoine de qualité, valorisé et adapté à ses occupants
40 logement ont été adaptés au vieillissement de leur occupants (bacs à douche, volets électriques, aménagement des ascenseurs, …). L'amélioration des espaces extérieurs, résidentiels ou publics (rue K.Marx, square Renoir, allée Clémenceau) viendra rendre plus conviviaux ces lieux de vie partagés. Petite Marandinière : une cité jardin qui se rénove en gardant son caractère Sur la Petite Marandinière, 320 logements de Métropole Habitat ont été rénovés. Les bâtiments ont été transformés pour arriver à 32 logements, avec création de T3, T4, et T5 en tenant compte de la rénovation thermique et du confort des logements. 54 logements ont été construits, répartis en 6 bâtiments à l'architecture contemporaine et fonctionnelle (surfaces généreuses, double ou triple orientation, terrasse ou loggia). En parallèle, les espaces publics ont été réaménagés dans une démarche environnementale durable et innovante : résidentialisation et embellissement des espaces extérieurs, traitement paysager d'ensemble, requalification des voiries et des circulations douces adaptées aux usages, gestion optimisée du stationnement et des eaux pluviales...Une nouvelle mixité pour le quartier : les maisons de ville "Jardins Sembat" 22 maisons de ville (du T3 au T5) ont été construites à l’angle de la rue Marcel Sembat et du boulevard de Fraissinette. Conçu et développé par l'équipe XXL-Civita-Spirit, ce projet se caractérise par la qualité de la construction (matériaux durables, aménagement soigné des espaces extérieurs…) et par la mise en valeur paysagère du site, ouvert sur les collines du Pilat. 3 types de maisons ont été proposées en location libre : maisons jumelées le long du boulevard de Fraissinette, maisons en pente en fond de parcelle adossée au talus, maisons patio au cœur de l’îlot. Un nouveau centre nautique sur le secteur Loti Souhaité par les habitants, exemplaire d’une démarche participative de coproduction, le centre nautique Yves Naime a été ouvert à l'été 2013, en remplacement de l'ancienne piscine de la Marandinière. Ce centre nautique comprend un bassin sportif (25m, 6 lignes d'eau), un bassin destiné aux activités ludiques (bains bouillonnants, aquagym...), une pataugoire et des plages extérieures.Grande Marandinière : un secteur d'habitat en développement . Après la démolition de la barre Sisley et celle en cours de la barre Féguide, c'est un nouveau quartier qui se dessine sur ce secteur. La reconfiguration de la rue Sisley en voie de promenade avec des vues en belvédère et l'aménagement d'une « coulée verte » ont profondément modifié le paysage urbain du secteur. Ce nouvel environnement a permis à Métropole Habitat de réaliser un programme immobilier de 27 logements locatifs. Dans ce bâtiment collectif moderne et fonctionnel, chaque logement comporte un espace extérieur privatif, balcon ou terrasse. Au rez-de-chaussée, des locaux d'activités (centre social espace-loisirs) ou de services sont déployés le long de la nouvelle rue Sisley. La Palle : des résidentialisations de qualité
La résidentialisation des immeubles du boulevard de la Palle apporte aux habitants de nouvelles terrasses privatives en rez-de-chaussée, des espaces en cœur d’îlots plus agréables, et de nouveaux parcours piétonniers avec aires de jeux. Elle s’accompagne de la réhabilitation des immeubles (réfection des façades, changement des garde-corps…). Des opérations de résidentialisation ont été menées immeuble par immeuble de 2006 à 2009. Elles permettent de définir les limites entre les parties publiques ouvertes à tous, et les parties privées. Des petits jardins privatifs sont ainsi aménagés pour chaque logement de rez-de-chaussée.
Le Pont Aven : du logement social à haute performance environnementale
Développé par Métropole Habitat, le Pont-Aven est un exemple en matière de construction écologique. Il accueille 20 logements sociaux du T2 au T5. L’ensemble de la conception du bâtiment intègre des critères environnementaux : parois extérieures en brique mono-mur, eau chaude solaire, chauffage collectif au gaz naturel, ventilation intérieure à double flux pour une meilleure circulation de l’air, équipements électriques et sanitaires économes en énergie. La toiture végétalisée permet quant à elle une meilleure conservation de la fraîcheur en été, les auvents du toit protègent les fenêtres du soleil et les eaux de pluie seront récupérées pour arroser les espaces extérieurs…Résultat : une diminution des rejets en CO2 et une baisse significative des charges de chauffage pour les locataires.
Favoriser l'accessibilité et les relations inter-quartiers Le réaménagement du boulevard de la Palle a favorisé une meilleure desserte du quartier en transports en commun. Une station de taxis, des pistes cyclables et des pelouses ont été aménagées le long du boulevard, sécurisant ainsi la traversée piétonne entre les terrasses Roinat et le centre hospitalier. A l'intérieur du quartier, la trame piétonnière a été développée dans le principe d'une continuité paysagère entre les différents secteurs. Initiée avec l’aménagement des terrasses Roinat, une coulée verte, nouveau poumon vert du quartier, facilitant la circulation des piétons et des cyclistes, relie désormais le boulevard de la Palle, et plus loin le bois d'Avaize, au Parc de l'Europe. - Après la seconde guerre mondiale, un immense chantier s'ouvre en France dans le but de loger massivement une population démunie, les réalisations des HLM en France et la lutte contre l'habitat indigne insalubre , le film parle de St-Etienne entre autre avec les Cités du soleil 1958 de Jean-Claude Sée : www.dailymotion.com/video/xgj74q .
Jusqu'au milieu des années 1970, cette période dite des « Trente Glorieuses l'après guerre et montre la plupart des grandes réalisations de 1945 à 1960. A travers les exemples de la région parisienne et de quelques grandes villes françaises sont posé les problèmes de la diversité architecturale, de l'esthétique et de l'harmonie entre le passé et l'avenir. Les images montrent les grands ensembles de Beaulieu, la Marandiniére, à Saint-Etienne, la cité le Haut du Lièvre à Nancy, des cités à Sarcelles, Asnières, Bron-Parilly, Epinay, Pantin, Bobigny, la cité radieuse de Le Corbusier à Marseille, le front de mer à Royan, la video de l'Année 1962, une réalisation de Philippe Brunet içi www.dailymotion.com/video/xgj2zz » fut le terrain de nombreuses expérimentations architecturales et urbanistiques, fondées notamment sur les idées émises plus tôt dans le siècle par le Mouvement moderne.
Aujourd'hui, ces ensembles bâtis sont au cœur d'une autre actualité, liée à leur adaptation à l'évolution des modes de vie de notre société contemporaine. Cette question qui se posa dès la fin des années 1970 apparaît sous un jour nouveau, avec les premières démolitions dans les années 1980 et, plus récemment, le vaste programme de réhabilitation mis en place dans le cadre de la loi Solidarité et Renouvellement Urbain.
Après Les Grands Ensembles. Une histoire qui continue…, ce nouvel ouvrage, fruit de la collaboration entre l'École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Saint-Étienne et l'Université Jean Monnet, apporte un éclairage nouveau sur cet héritage bâti, mettant au jour simultanément la question de son vécu et celle des acteurs engagés dans son édification. En réunissant quinze auteurs spécialistes de ce domaine, il s'agit de regrouper autant de points de vue, pour comprendre la diversité et la complexité des enjeux liés à la postérité de ce bâti. - « Petite enquête sur Beaulieu – Le Rond-Point », La Tribune du centre et du sud-est, 13 octobre 1955 et « Le chantier de Beaulieu – Le Rond-Point (1ère tranche) sera terminé le 30 juin 1956 très exactement »,La Tribune du centre & du sud-est, 26 juin 1956 -
«St-Etienne, la place des grands ensembles dans l’histoire de l’habitat social français »
Saint-Étienne/Beaulieu, au sud-est de l’agglomération, sur le versant sud de la colline de Beaulieu, en forte pente et d’aspect semi-rural, la cité de Beaulieu est mise à l’étude dès 1950. Elle débute en 1953 et comprend 1 221 logements, un groupe scolaire et 35 boutiques. Des parrains prestigieux et l’élite de l’architecture sté- phanoise sont mobilisés pour ce premier grand ensemble local.
Tantôt les bâtiments suivent le dessin de la courbe de niveau 600, devenue rue Le Corbusier, tantôt ils s’installent perpendi-culairement à la pente, reliés à la rue par des passerelles ou de grands escaliers. A l’implantation exemplaire des bâtiments répond une maîtrise raffinée du végétal d’accompagnement, décliné selon les modes habituels aux squares urbains, avec une virtuosité étonnante dus aux talents de l’ingénieur des Services techniques de la ville, Jean Marc, associé à l’équipe de concep-tion dès l’origine de l’opération.
Le vocabulaire de l’art des jardins s’adapte au grand ensemble : les espaces sont découpés à partir des courbes de niveau et des allées, et caractérisés par un système de haies et de contre-haies (haies étagées doubles ou triples) constituées de troènes com-muns ou dorés, prunus, berbéris et buffets de laurier, et sont plantés d arbres rythmés et colorés (érables négundo et acacias), ou parfois fastigiés (la gamme d’arbres est d’ailleurs peu riche), selon un dessin géométrique et des alternances de couleurs. Ces espaces verts ne sont réalisés qu’à partir de 1964, après avoir été longtemps laissés en prairies fauchées. Cet état de fait, dû au départ à l’étirement des financements des projets d’espaces exté-rieurs, s’inscrivait aussi dans la logique de conception de notre ingénieur, qui pensait « qu’il était nécessaire de laisser vivre un groupe d’habitations avant de planter » – afin de reprendre notamment les chemins tracés par l’usage.
Cette réalisation révèle le décalage entre les réflexions et les savoir-faire architecturaux et paysagers et exprime quelques traits caractéristiques de la pratique paysagiste. Le festonnage des haies qui jalonne les espaces extérieurs rejoint celui des collines boca- gères surplombant les bâtiments. Il rappelle le site environnant et inspirera plus tard l’AUA et Alexandre Chemetoff pour la réhabilitation du quartier de Montreynaud.
Relevons que, sans l’action concertée des services de la ville et de l’office d’HLM, qui finança entièrement la réalisation des espaces verts, rien n’aurait été fait à cette époque, compte tenu du désintérêt pour cet aspect du projet des principaux responsables du chantier. « D’ailleurs, à cette époque, les architectes ne jouaient pas au paysagiste… », queleques superbes videos du Ministere de la Cohésion et des Territoires içi : .Naissance d'une banlieue mort d'un village 2000 www.dailymotion.com/video/x1a98iz
Réalisateur : Sidney Jézéquel Production : Les Films Roger Leenhardt Sujet : la commune de Goussainville (95) --------
Quatre murs et un toit 1953 www.dailymotion.com/video/xk6xui Scenario et réalisation Pierre Jallaud MRU (ministère de la reconstruction et de l'urbanisme) ----------------Le Bonheur est dans le béton www.dailymotion.com/video/x413amo - 2015 Documentaire réalisé par Lorenz Findeisen produit par Les Films du Tambour de Soie ---------------------Beaulieu par son constructeur la Cimaise :" Entre les années 50 et 60, et suite à la seconde guerre mondiale, la municipalité stéphanoise a vu sa population passée d’un peu moins de 180 000 habitants en 1950 à plus de 200 000 habitants dix ans plus tard en 1960. Cette forte augmentation de la population pouvait s’expliquer par le fort taux de natalité de cette époque (baby-boom), mais aussi par l’afflux de travailleurs de la classe ouvrière venus dans la grande cité stéphanoise pour trouver un travail. De ce fait, la construction d’un logement sain pour chaque ouvrier était devenue une priorité absolue pour les élus qui considéraient à raison que cela était une condition vitale dans le cadre de ce grand développement. Pour ce faire, la ville a lancé dans les années 50 une vaste opération de construction de barres d’habitation dans la zone de Beaulieu, destinée à fournir un logement à une population grandissante.
------------------ Bâtir mieux plus vite et moins cher 1975 l'industrialisation du bâtiment et ses innovations : la préfabrication en usine, le coffrage glissant... www.dailymotion.com/video/xyjudq ---------
BEAULIEU une barre d’habitation innovante
A l’époque, avec une majorité d’architectes, les appartements modernes construits possédaient des cloisons lourdes empêchant toute modification interne ainsi que des espaces de renvoi sombres et non ventilés ressemblant à des alcôves.
Mais à l’inverse, pour certains architectes précurseurs de la région à l’image d’Yves et Henri Gouyon, la modernité reflétait le gout de la clarté, de l’air, et du soleil, avec de larges horizons. Ainsi, ces derniers donnaient la priorité non pas aux façades qu’ils considéraient comme de simples élévations du plan, mais aux cellules d’habitations et à leur orientation. Dans cette optique, le bâtiment proposé par Henri Gouyon, qui était donc un partisan de l’espace ouvert moderne, supprimait les circulations et profitait de ce gain de place pour aménager de nouveaux espaces de vie communes. De plus, dans ces cellules d’habitations, les architectes ont tirés profit au maximum de la double orientation des appartements (ces derniers étaient traversant) avec par exemple l’accolement de balcons. Conception et réalisation d’un quartier entier. Pour le projet de Beaulieu, l’on confia la conception ainsi que la réalisation des interventions aux agences Henri et Yves Gouyon puis Yves Gouyon et associés. Ainsi, dés le milieu des années 50, des études concernant Beaulieu II – La Marandinière furent conduites, suivis de la construction du bâtiment entre 1957 et 1959. S’en suivit Beaulieu III – Montchovet entre 1962 et 1964, surnommé la « Muraille de Chine la plus grande barre d'Europe avec 540 appartements à sa livraison mi 1964, les chantiers de l'OPAC devenu Métropole-Habitat, www.ina.fr/video/LY00001263522 », qui comprenait entre autres, une barre de type HLM haute de 10 à 17 mètres et longue de 270 mètres, avec 560 logements. Suites à ces constructions, l’urbanisation des vallées et collines du sud-est de Saint-Etienne continua jusque dans les années 70 avec les séries de la Métare I, II, et III. Au total, ce sont plus de 8 000 logements, pour l’essentiel de type HLM, qui ont été construits durant cette période. Ces constructions ont également contribué à la création du parc de l’Europe et d’un boulevard circulaire qui servait de jonction entre les différents édifices et le centre-ville de la cité stéphanoise.
Un projet pharaonique
Le centre commercial fut un projet d’une dimension sans précédent pour la ville, plus grand centre commercial intra-urbain de la région Loire-Auvergne, avec 100 magasins, 1500 places de stationnement, 90 000 m² de surface, et sur 3 niveaux (4 niveaux avec la terrasse). Le 2 octobre 1979, CENTRE DEUX ouvre ses portes pour la première fois, et constitue une renaissance et un véritable tournant pour la ville. L’avis de l’architecte
De toutes les constructions de cette époque, Beaulieu est un des ensembles construits qui se porte le mieux si l’on en croit les nombreuses enquêtes menées auprès de la population de ces logements, dont certains l’occupe pratiquement depuis le début. Les arbres atteignent désormais le haut des immeubles, et la rue Le Corbusier adjacente a pris les allures « d’une banlieue des années 30 » avec un niveau d’urbanisme parfaitement acceptable. En conclusion, on peut parler pour cette construction d’un véritable savoir faire architectural et en quelques sortes d’art urbain. Ce projet a été récompensé par un prix d’urbanisme, mettant en valeur le travail en amont du projet. www.cimaise-architectes.com/realisations/divers/construct... cité HLM labellisée Patrimoine du XXeme siecle -"Il faut bien le dire, avant même d’être livré, Beaulieu est l' un des grands-ensembles, parmis 6 autres qui fasçinait en 1954..En effet c'etait le début de la longue & grande histoire des chantiers de l'Office Public de l'Aménagement et de la Construction* içi, ou à Montreynaud, Solaure, Monthieu etc
( l'OPAC l'office public de logements sociaux, devenu plus tard Métropole-Habitat, est la plus importante au niveau National, c'est la plus grosse boite d'HLM). Bref, les habituels promeneurs du coin genre les "Bois du Four (la Metare, le nom ançien, qui par ailleurs appartenait a Mme de Métarie une veuve riche qui légua son domaine soit "la Métare" à la ville, pour un Franc symbolique à l'epoque et aux CHU anciennement les HCL Hospiçes Civils de la Ville comme à Lyon... (on notera qu il y a des tas de logements en centre ville propriété du CHU)..se rendant le dimanche
dans le Pilat ou à Rochetaillée et sur les collines* alentours (on en a 7 comme a Rome) font un léger détour par le chantier. Ils constatent alors de visu cet avancement des travaux que la presse qualifie de « belle prouesse ». Le rythme est en effet rapide : « un étage par semaine » pour certaines barres, comme le raconte un témoin. Les « grandes maisons », soient les immeubles de hauteur et nombre de logements importants (IGH), étant alors encore rares dans la
ville, les Stéphanois n’y sont pas habitués@ les H.L.M. Beaulieu est la 1ere cité Stéphanoise de toutes,. Les barres de dix-sept et quatorze niveaux gises respectivement rues Gomy Herriot et de Vlaminck, ainsi que la tour de 22 niveaux au 33 rue Le-Corbusier,surprennent donc encore pire pour la plus grande barre d'Europe qui arrvera 7 ans plus tard, la Muraille qui mettront certains certaines à la renverse , le gigantisme à l'état brut, du lourd.... La référence qui vient à l’esprit de beaucoup ajoute à la fascination : l’Amérique. « C’est New-York ! c'est tres joile, tres vert... », se rappelle avoir pensé un habitant de la première harre...Mais plus que les immeubles, ce sont surtout les logements qui emportent l’adhésion des « heureux locataires », comme aime à les appeler la presse tout court. La satisfaction procurée aux habitants par l’hygiène et le confort des logements des Grands-Ensembles soit les quartiers NEUF est une information connue, les études de sciences humaines sur le sujet abondent. Aussi, pour le cas de Beaulieu devenu un cas d'Ecole idem pour Montchovet (Beaulieu3) et les transformations de la Marandiniere (Beaulieu2)...Les entretiens réalisés avec des locataires n’apportent pas sur ce point-ci d’éléments nouveaux :les premiers motifs de satisfaction invoqués sont, comme pour bien d’autres Grands-Ensembles Français,
l’eau courante, le chauffage central dont sont pourvus les immeubles les plus hauts, les WC intérieurs et salles de bain, l’ensoleillement et la luminosité permis par l’orientation, la hauteur et la disposition des immeubles, les placards et les tout aussi pratiques balcons à parois séchoirs permettant de faire sécher le linge, hiver compris. Entretien avec François Tomas, géographe, spécialiste de l'aménagement urbain, et enseignant à l'université et à l'école d'architecture de Saint-Etienne. Il est notamment l'auteur des Grands Ensembles, une histoire qui continue (Publications de l'université de Saint-Etienne, 2003). Cet intellectuel a également mis la main à la pâte. Entre 1977 et 1983, il fut adjoint à l'urbanisme du maire communiste de l'époque, Joseph Sanguedolce. Engagé au PC de 1974 à 1985, il a, depuis, rejoint le Parti socialiste «comme militant de base»
L"apres guerre...Que prévoit-on pour la reconstruction? Pas grand-chose. A la différence de la refonte spectaculaire du Havre, par exemple, on se contente ici de bâtir de petits immeubles, plus modernes bien sûr, mais sans réelle innovation architecturale ou urbanistique.
Est-il vrai que Saint-Etienne, après guerre, traîne une réputation de «capitale des taudis»?
C'est exact, et celle-ci n'est pas usurpée. En 1946, 7% seulement des logements sont jugés «confortables», et 17%, «acceptables»; 56% sont médiocres, et 20% peuvent véritablement être qualifiés de taudis: 1 logement sur 5 n'a pas d'eau à l'évier, les deux tiers ne disposent pas de WC, et 95%, de salle d'eau. Mais le problème n'a pas été créé par la guerre. Depuis la fin du XIXe siècle, Saint-Etienne a beaucoup grandi, mais très peu construit. Résultat: la ville a vieilli sur elle-même et se trouve après guerre dans une situation désastreuse, que les bombardements ont simplement aggravée. C'est alors qu'Alexandre de Fraissinette, maire élu en 1947, fixe le logement comme l'une de ses priorités.
Oui. Et ce ne sera pas un vain mot. Rendez-vous compte: on passe de 114 logements construits en 1948 à 531 en 1951, 1 085 en 1954, 1 694 en 1957 et même 2 932 en 1959! L'effort est gigantesque. Mais le changement est aussi qualitatif. A la fin des années 1940 et au début des années 1950, la France va connaître une rupture architecturale avec l'apparition des premiers grands ensembles. Saint-Etienne sera l'une des villes symboles de cette rupture. Comment cette nouvelle architecture est-elle accueillie? Très favorablement par les classes moyennes, beaucoup moins par les classes populaires. Cela paraît paradoxal, pour du logement social!
Le paradoxe n'est qu'apparent. On l'a oublié aujourd'hui, mais les premiers grands ensembles sont réservés aux familles de moins de trois enfants ayant des revenus corrects, autrement dit aux classes moyennes. Alors que, depuis la guerre, celles-ci devaient se contenter d'une ou de deux pièces mal équipées, elles se voient soudain proposer des logements spacieux, avec de la verdure, de la lumière, une salle d'eau, des WC, le chauffage central. Cela leur paraît merveilleux! Les pauvres, eux, continuent de s'entasser dans de petits appartements sans confort, quand ce ne sont pas des taudis, en particulier à Tarentaize et à Beaubrun, ou des bidonvilles, du côté de Méons, près des puits de mine et des usines sidérurgiques. Ce n'est que plus tard, à partir des années 1970, que les grands ensembles seront prioritairement réservés aux pauvres et aux familles immigrées. Mais, dans les années 1950, les grands ensembles sont encore synonymes de progrès social. Et même au-delà. On est persuadé que ce nouvel habitat va entraîner le recul de la maladie, de la délinquance, voire de la mésentente entre les époux! Il existe ainsi une «commission du bonheur ou des grands ensembles»! On croit rêver...
C'était l'ambiance de l'époque, avec ses utopies et ses excès. Pour les architectes, si l'un des repoussoirs est le taudis de centre-ville, l'autre est le petit pavillon de banlieue, symbole à leurs yeux de l'individualisme petit-bourgeois, avec ses gaspillages de terrain, son absence d'horizon et son coût pour la communauté... Quels sont les quartiers typiques de cette période, à Saint-Etienne? Le premier est constitué par le très bel ensemble de la place du Maréchal-Foch. Il s'agit d'une étape intermédiaire entre l'îlot traditionnel (des immeubles accolés, formant un pâté de maisons) et sa suppression totale. Du côté de la Grand-Rue, plusieurs immeubles constituent encore des semi-îlots. Mais, à l'ouest, deux immeubles sont déjà totalement indépendants: ils sont construits au milieu de la verdure. Et cela, c'est très nouveau. Jusqu'à présent, tous les immeubles érigés à Saint-Etienne, y compris les plus hauts, étaient accolés à d'autres édifices. Cela reste encore, cinquante ans plus tard, l'un des quartiers chics de Saint-Etienne. L'autre grande opération de l'époque, c'est Beaulieu I. Evidemment. On est, cette fois, face à un grand ensemble «pur». Le chantier commence en 1953 - il y a juste cinquante ans - et s'achève en 1955. Ce nouveau quartier de 1 264 logements est remarquablement conçu. Non seulement il respecte la topographie des lieux, mais aussi il joue avec elle: les bâtiments sont implantés soit parallèlement, soit perpendiculairement aux courbes de niveau, ce qui met en valeur la colline tout en préservant son sommet. Pour rompre l'anonymat, les entrées, les façades et les balcons sont individualisés. Les logements sont de qualité, et les espaces verts, confiés aux services de la ville, tout simplement magnifiques. Beaulieu produit d'ailleurs un effet prodigieux sur ses premiers habitants. Son implantation n'est pas non plus le fait du hasard... En effet. Compte tenu des préoccupations hygiénistes de l'époque, le conseil municipal a choisi ce site «loin des zones minières et industrielles, à l'abri des poussières et des fumées, au climat salubre». Il souligne qu'il ne sera «jamais exploité par les houillères, car son sous-sol est stérile» et qu'il est également «bien relié à Saint-Etienne par le cours Fauriel, la seule avenue large de la ville». C'est véritablement le contre-modèle du taudis. Il a d'ailleurs, lui également, remarquablement bien vieilli.
Etes-vous aussi enthousiaste pour les projets qui ont suivi Beaulieu I? Hélas!... Beaulieu II-La Marandinière (1957-1959), Beaulieu III-Montchovet (1962-1964), avec la fameuse «muraille de Chine», Beaulieu IV-la Palle (1967-1970) et la Métare (1962-1974), représentant à eux tous quelque 6 000 logements, constituent - à l'exception de la Métare, qui ne comprend que des appartements en copropriété - des échecs complets. Et tragiques. Pourquoi cette différence?
Beaulieu I a bénéficié d'une accumulation de partis pris judicieux qui n'ont pas été appliqués par la suite. Outre la qualité de son architecture et de ses espaces verts, on a évité le zonage bête et méchant, qui allait s'imposer plus tard: les zones commerciales, d'un côté; les tours et les barres d'habitation, d'un deuxième; les emplois, d'un troisième. Enfin, Beaulieu I, réservé presque exclusivement aux classes moyennes, n'a pas connu le processus de dégradation que l'on constatera ailleurs, et dont la destruction de la «muraille de Chine» constituera le symbole. Qui ont été les grands aménageurs de cette époque? Parmi les politiques: le maire, Alexandre de Fraissinette (modéré), et son premier adjoint, qui lui succédera à sa mort, le radical Michel Durafour. Parmi les architectes: Edouard Hur et Henri Gouyon, concepteurs de Beaulieu I. Et, bien sûr, l'Etat, qui reste très présent. C'est lui qui, de manière générale, garde la haute main sur l'urbanisme. Beaulieu constitue une opération nationale, décidée de Paris. Cependant, ce qui est remarquable, c'est que, pour Beaulieu I, l'Etat va accepter de composer.
Dans quels domaines? Le ministère de la Reconstruction souhaitait, ici comme ailleurs, que l'opération fût entièrement industrialisée. Autrement dit, que l'on adaptât au bâtiment les méthodes de l'automobile. Les constructions devaient se faire en préfabriqué, et l'on devait se contenter de les monter sur place. Mais, à Saint-Etienne, les architectes, soutenus par le maire, s'opposent à cette directive. Parce qu'ils sont expérimentés, et reconnus, ils vont obtenir gain de cause. Et heureusement. Y a-t-il eu des projets, conçus à cette époque, qui n'ont pas vu le jour? A la fin des années 1950, l'Etat fait appel à de grands architectes pour remodeler les villes. A Saint-Etienne, c'est Dufau, distingué par le prix de Rome, qui est choisi. Il présente un projet radical: raser les 70 îlots qui se trouvent à l'est de la Grand-Rue, entre la place du Peuple et Bellevue, et les remplacer par autant de tours et de barres! Son projet, finalement, ne sera appliqué qu'en partie. Au sud, jusqu'à Bellevue, presque tout est démoli, beaucoup de tours et de barres sont construites. Au nord, les démolitions sont également presque systématiques, mais, cette fois, les nouveaux immeubles reproduisent la forme traditionnelle de l'îlot. On détruit également une partie du quartier derrière la grande poste, ainsi que l'ancienne caserne de Tréfilerie et la prison de Bizillon. Le futur Centre-Deux...
C'est cela. Au départ, l'opération se nomme «prison-Tréfilerie», mais les promoteurs, qui ont le sens du commerce, préfèrent la rebaptiser. Ce quartier est conçu comme un centre d'affaires à l'américaine, type la Défense, à Paris, ou la Part-Dieu, à Lyon. On explique aux élus que, s'ils veulent que Saint-Etienne devienne une grande ville, ils doivent la doter d'un centre d'affaires, avec des immeubles atteignant 100 ou 150 mètres de hauteur, comme aux Etats-Unis! Le projet est lancé (en 1969), mais il sera peu à peu amendé, pour tenir compte de la réalité économique, de la montée des oppositions et de l'évolution des mentalités. Comment l'économie stéphanoise se porte-t-elle alors? La ville croit encore à l'avenir de la mine et des industries traditionnelles. Cela se comprend: le plan Monnet pour la relance de l'économie française s'appuie sur l'énergie, les transports, les industries lourdes... Bref, tous les points forts de Saint-Etienne, mais ce sera un cadeau empoisonné, car, bercée par cette illusion, la cité s'endort. Quand elle se décidera à moderniser ses structures industrielles, ce sera toujours avec quelques années de retard. Au fond, c'est dans les années 1950 que l'on commet les erreurs qui conduiront, plus tard, au démantèlement des industries locales. Le secteur tertiaire a-t-il déjà commencé son essor? Pas encore. Dans les années 1950, Saint-Etienne reste une ville très fortement industrielle. La tertiarisation, avec l'enseignement supérieur, la transformation de l'hôpital en centre hospitalier régional et universitaire et l'essor de Casino, avec les supermarchés et les hypermarchés, ne commencera véritablement que dans les années 1960. Culturellement, la ville est aussi très active... Elle est même, à ce moment-là, l'un des hauts lieux de la création culturelle en France, notamment dans les domaines théâtral et artistique. Maurice Allemand fait du musée de Saint-Etienne l'un des plus grands musées d'art moderne en France. Et Jean Dasté propose au public le théâtre moderne. Ce bouillonnement est dû, notamment, à Alexandre de Fraissinette. Comme, après lui, Michel Durafour, il est persuadé que l'avenir de la cité est dans la modernité. Il considère donc qu'elle doit être déclinée dans tous ses aspects: économique, urbanistique et culturel. La population comprend-elle cette volonté? Oui et non. Dans les années 1950, il existe un certain consensus, car tout le monde partage la vision d'un avenir meilleur. Mais, en réalité, Fraissinette, et surtout Durafour, sont très décalés. Dans leur obsession d'une ville «blanche», ils refusent en bloc le passé, dont on a heureusement découvert depuis lors les richesses. Ils rêvent d'une ville qui n'existe pas, peuplée d'habitants qui ne ressemblent pas aux Stéphanois réels... C'est d'ailleurs ce qui, plus tard, provoquera la chute de Michel Durafour. ------------ Pour une architecture différente 1975 Réalisation : ministère de l'Équipement , www.dailymotion.com/video/xgj3ex -
again, a bullpup rifle :)
this time with the tube mag
it has the capacity of a LMG so you can cover your mates, has the recoil, fire rate and handling of an SMG and the accuracy and power of a rifle.
If u want to you can mount a granade thingy under the barrel.
pastie: pastie.org/1559502
Jan-Bert Dijkstra, Programme Director "Optimising Use", The Netherlands, makes a point during the panel session "Towards Better Use of Existing Infrastructure" at the 2014 Annual Summit of the International Transport Forum “Transport for a Changing World”, in Leipzig, Germany, on 22 May 2014.
Mclarn designed the 12C GT Sprint to offer further enhanced handling through optimised aerodynamics and track focus and was built around the lightweight carbon fibre MonoCell chassis, and with developments to other systems such as ProActive Chassis Control, (PCC), Brake Steer and the McLaren Airbrake, the latest model from McLaren GT has been honed to deliver a more track-focused GT racing experience whilst retaining the balance and precise characteristics much praised in the road car. The track-only model signifies the continued development of the 12C model, and bridges the gap between the 12C, itself fully accomplished on both road and track, and the all-out racing 12C GT3 and 12C GT Can-Am Edition models. It has been designed and developed by McLaren GT, the race car building arm of the McLaren Group, and retains many of the unique systems from the 12C road car, on which it is based. The 12C Sprint GT will make its debut at this weekend’s “Goodwood Festival of Speed” if you set your eyes on one of these monsters better make it fast, because McLearn only plans to offer 20 for a near $298,700 USD plus taxes and other fees. - SMADEMEDIA.COM
Top Gun Special - 8.5V optimised transceiver for use with PP3/MN1604/6LR61. The radio has been built for a challenge to see how many contacts can be made with a single PP3 battery.
The name "Top Gun Special" is a reference to SOTA Summit SP-013 "Gun" where I most often go to use this little radio.
It was a Cold and Wet October when Brands Hatch Played Host to the Formula Ford Festival in 2021 and Yet despite the Bad Weather it was a Very Important Year for the Festival as it was Celebrating its 50th Anniversary into the World of Motorsport.
Its Hard to Imagine that 50 Years Ago on July 2nd 1967 is when the First Official Race for Formula Ford took Place and with it came a Brand New Set of Rules Cars and Drivers all Competing to Earn their way into Formula 1 from Formula Ford.
With Such History and some Really Exciting Racing to look forward to Lets Turn our Attention to the Qualifying and See who Has come where and how this will Effect some of the Races Later Today.
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 1)
Formula Ford Racing Cars are built to be Very Nimble but also Very Fragile and when thease cars Race Close Together they Put on One Hell of a Good Show when they Visit Brands Hatch every Year and with this Year being the 50th Anniversary of the Series it made for a Special Weekend of History and Racing with a Tent in the Top Paddock Showcasing the Many Different Formula Fords thought History that Have both Raced and Won in the Hands of Many Great Former Champions.
Many of them all Have a Very Different Look and Design about them as each Driver and Team works together in order to try and Best Optimise the Airflow and Handling of their Cars.
During Qualifying Heat 1 there were Many Drivers all out there Pushing Hard and trying to get the Fastest Times they Possibly Could.
Lets Take a Look and See who took Pole Position for Race 1
In First Place was (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL 17 with a Lap Time of 1:02.133 and a Top Speed of 69.98mph. Fantastic Driving there Jamie Really Pushing the Car and Giving it Everything you Have Got.
In Second Place was (Chris Middlehurst) in his Van Diemen LA10 with a Lap Time of 1:02.702 and a Top Speed of 69.35mph. Another Super Quick Drive from Chris for Second Place on the Grid and Only 0.569 of a Sec Gap.
In Third Place was (Jonathan Browne) in his Ray GR18 with a Lap Time of 1:02.744 and a Top Speed of 69.30mph. Fantastic work there Jonathan Really Working Hard to Keep that Formula Ford on the Track and Giving it Everything you Have Got.
Three Very Fast Drivers in Jamie, Chris, and Jonathan on Display after the First Qualifying Session and with Plenty More Action to Come it will be Interesting to see how Race 1 Develops. Will Jamie Sharp be able to Achieve Pole and take Home the First Trophy of the Day?
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Championship (Qualifying)
Next Up The Mazda MX5's Made their way onto the Circuit and with a Huge Grid of 34 Cars and Only One Man who could Achieve People Position the Battles During Qualifying for the Fastest Lap were Going to be Fast and Very In tense.
In First Place was (Steve Foden) in his MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.161 and a Top Speed of 63.79mph. Very Good work there Steve in Very Damp and Wet Conditions that was an Incredible Pole Position Lap.
In Second Place was (Brian Trott) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.177 and a Top Speed of 63.78mph. Fantastic Work there Brian Pushing Hard and Making sure to Keep Pace with Steve.
In Third Place was (Michel Knibbs) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.211 and a Top Speed of 63.75mph. Nice work there Michel a Very Good Drive for 3rd Position on the Grid.
Another Set of Fantastic Drivers in Steve, Brian and Michel All working Hard in order to ensure Victory Against their Fellow Competitors. Some Very Capable Drivers out there too. Good Luck to all other Competitors Competing and Keep Pushing Hard to ensure Victory. With More Action to Come on Sunday who will be able to Take Victory in Race 1? Only Time will Tell.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Qualifying)
Next Up was the Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship and with Another Very Large Grid of 32 Cars this was going to be Another Really Intense Qualifying Session. With Every Driver Making there way out onto the Circuit and getting Ready to start their Flying Laps Lets Find out who came where and who will be on Pole Come Race 1.
In First Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.188 and a Top Speed of 62.85mph. Well Done there Brad a Really Champion Like Drive from you to take Victory and Pole Position.
In Second Place was (Harry Storer) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.415 and a Top Speed of 62.64mph. Very Well Driven there Harry Pushing the Car Hard and doing a Phenomenal Job of staying Close to Brad on Timing.
In Third Place was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.540 and a Top Speed of 62.53mph. Another Great Drive from Chris Showing Really Amazing Skills and a Determination to Keep Hold of his Third Place.
A Super Exciting Qualifying Session for the Mazda Clubman Championship along with Three Very Fast and Capable Drivers in Brad, Harry and Chris. Looking Forward to Race 1 to see what thease Three Fantastic Drivers can do and Who else May be able to Steal Victory Away from them.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Qualifying)
The Mazda Super Cup Championship was Next onto the Circuit and with Mazda MX5-MK3's Being used this Time Around it was going to make for Some Very Quick and Stirling Action thought the Qualifying Session to see who could Achieve Pole Position for the First Race for Super Cup.
In First Place Taking Pole and The Fastest Lap was (Declan Lee) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1.05.952 and a Top Speed of 65.93mph. Very Well Deserved there Declan an Amazing Drive with Some Very Fast Laps and Dedicated Commitment to take The Pole.
In Second Place was (Samuel Smith) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.059 and a Top Speed of 65.82mph. Amazing work there Sam Really Fast Drive to take Second Place.
In Third Place was (Jack Harding) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.208 and a Top Speed of 65.68mph. Great Work there Jack Keeping Up with both Samuel and Declan and Staying Very Close Together in the Top Three of Qualifying.
Three Fantastic Drivers in Declan Samuel and Jack all working Hard and Showing Real Competitiveness to Win and Dominate the entire Series. With Qualifying Second Fastest Coming Up Next it was Time Once Again to see what Each Driver could do Against the Clock.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Qualifying Second Fastest)
After a Very Hectic Qualifying Session which saw Declan Lee take Pole Position with Samuel Smith in Second Place and Jack Harding in Third it was Time for The Second Fastest Qualifying Session to see if Once Again Anyone could Beat the Top Three from Q1.
Lets Find Out who Came out on Top and Will Start The First Race of the Weekend on Pole.
In First Place was (Declan Lee) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.307 and a Top Speed of 65.58mph. Another Huge Congratulations to Declan Who Once Again Has Taken Pole Position for Race 1 and will be starting on the Front Row. Amazing Work Declan.
In Second Place was (Richard Amos) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.350 and a Top Speed of 65.54mph. Very Well Done Richard a Well Deserved Second Place on the Gird.
In Third Place was (James Cossins) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.410 and a Top Speed of 65.48mph. Amazing Work James Beating Back Samuel to take 3rd Place on the Grid from Him.
Another Super Qualifying Session that Added some Real Twists to the Race and will no Doubt Make it even more Interesting to See other Drivers such as Jack and Samuel Having to Fight there way through the Gird in order to be in with a Chance of Getting on the Top Step of the Podium.
What Will there First Race of the Day Bring? Stay Tuned to Find Out.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Race 1 Results)
With Both Qualifying Sessions Having Come to an End it was Finally Time to see out of all of the Drivers who would be able to Achieve Victory and take that All Important Pole Position in Race 1. With the Likes of Jack and Samuel in 8th and 4th Respectively Will they Be able to Fight there way through the Field?
In First Place Taking the Win was (Jack Harding) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.803 and an Average Speed of 57.32mph. What an Incredible Drive from Jack who Started in 8th Place and has come through to Claim His First Win of the Weekend. A Truly Magnificent Drive and a Well Deserving One. Congratulations Jack.
In Second Place was (James Cossins) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.981 and an Average Speed of 57.23mph. Super Driving from James who started 3rd and Had gained a Place Promoting Him to Second Place. A Fantastic Drive there James.
In Third Place was (Samuel Smith) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.958 and an Average Speed of 57.21mph. Very Well Deserved for Samuel who Fought Hard to Finish On the Podium.
What a Fantastic Race with The Likes of Jack James and Samuel all Taking to the Podium and Celebrating their First Race Victories of the Day. Congratulations to all of the other Drivers who always know how to Fight Hard and Keep Pushing to the Limits of Speed and Beyond.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Race 1 Results)
Up Next the First Race for the Mazda Clubman Championship and with an Action Packed Grid and with the Likes of Brad Jones Harry Storer and Chris Dawkins Taking First Second and Third in Qualifying the Front Row is looking to be a Very Tough Place to Tackle.
With 32 Cars and 32 Very Confident and Competitive Drivers all Fighting for the Win the Lights go Out and Lets see who Came where.
In First Place taking the Win was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:11.857 and an Average Speed of 59.29mph. An Amazing Drive there From Chris who Qualified 3rd and Has Now Finished on the Top Step of the Podium Congratulations Chris.
In Second Place was (David Waters) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:11.824 and an Average Speed of 58.73mph. Fantastic Driving there from David taking Home Second Place and a Wonderful Podium Place.
In Third Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:12.208 and an Average Speed of 58.69mph. Nicely Done Brad Perhaps not the Result that you were after However a Superb Recovery to come Home in Third Place. Well Done.
A Thrilling First Race for the Mazda Clubman Championship and with so many Fantastic Battles Between Competitive Drivers and the Incredible Victories of Chris David and Brad this Race was a Truly Amazing Experience to Watch. With the Second and Final Race of the Weekend for the Mazda Clubman's Championship will Chris Dawkins manage to hang onto his Pole Position and take Home Another Race Win? and will the likes of David and Brad be able to Defend Second and Third Place? Lets Find Out.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Race 2 Results)
In First Place was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.238 and an Average Speed of 72.16mph. Another Incredible Victory for Chris Dawkins makes it Two in a Row for This Incredible Driver. Congratulations Chris a Truly Fantastic way to End the Weekend.
In Second Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.044 and an Average Speed of 72.13mph. Very Well Done Brad a Superb Way to Bow out of the Weekend with a Second Place Finish and an Awesome Battle with Chris at the Front of the Field.
In Third Place was (Alan Hawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.016 and an Average Speed of 72.12mph. Amazing Work Alan Fantastic Driving and a Well Deserved Podium Place to End a Weekend of Hard work and Commitment.
What an Incredible Weekend for the Mazda Clubman's Championship and some Incredible Talents in the Likes of Samuel Jack Alan Brad and David All Racing Hard and Putting on One Hell of a Display of Driver Ability and Exciting Racing. Well Done to all other Competitors Taking Part as Well. Keep Fighting for that All Important Victory.
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 1 Results)
After a Crazy Morning Qualifying Session that saw Jamie Sharp take Pole Position with Chris Middlehurst and Jonathan Browne in Second and Third The First Race of Four for Saturday was Shaping up to be A Very Competitive One. but who will be able to Fight it out on Track for Victory and take Home the First Win in Formula Ford this Weekend? Lets Find Out.
In First Place taking the Race Win and Fastest Lap was (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.133 and an Average Speed of 69.98mph. Superb Start to the Weekend for Jamie Sharp Pushing his Formula Ford to the Limits and Taking Home Victory. Well Done Jamie.
In Second Place was (Chris Middlehurst) in his Van Diemen LA10 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.702 and an Average Speed of 69.35mph. Amazing Work there Chris Keeping up Pace with Jamie and Hanging onto that Second Place Nicely.
In Third Place was (Jonathan Browne) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.744 and an Average Speed of 69.30mph. Great Drive Jonathan Taking Third Place on the Podium and showing off some Amazing Racing Skills Behind the Wheel.
Formula Ford Has Really Started off with a Bang this Year with Three of our First Winners in Jamie Chris and Jonathan all taking Victory in Race 1. But what Surprise's will Qualifying Heat 2 Bring?
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 2)
With Jamie Sharp Dominating at the Top and Chris and Jonathan in Second and Third what New Drivers will Emerge in Qualifying Heat 2?
In First Place Taking Pole Position and the Fastest Lap was (Thomas Mills) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.589 and a Top Speed of 70.60mph. Fantastic Work Thomas Really Good Driving to take Pole Position.
In Second Place was (Dennis Lind) in his Ray GR19 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.789 and a Top Speed of 70.37mph. Superb Drive Dennis Fantastic Work.
In Third Place was (Joey Foster) in his Firman 2021 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.999 and a Top Speed of 70.13mph. Amazing Speed and Car Control Out there Joey. Keep Pushing and Aim Even Higher.
Another Intense and Really Fast Qualifying Session in Q2 with Many New Drivers in Thomas Dennis and Joey All Looking to do Battle on the Indy Circuit. With Race 2 for Thease Drivers up Next will Thomas Mills be able to Hold onto His First Place or will the likes of Dennis or Joey Have the Upper Hand?
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 2 Race Results)
In First Place taking the Race Win was (Joey Foster) in his Firman 2021 with a Best Lap Time of 57.638 and an Average Speed of 66.39mph. Very Well Done Joey Superb Driving to take First Place and the Race Win.
In Second Place was (Mathew Cowley) in his Van Diemen JL15 with a Best Lap Time of 57.734 and an Average Speed of 66.27mph. Fantastic Drive there Mathew Pushing your Machine Hard and Fighting all the way to the Checkered Flag.
In Third Place was (Jack Wolfenden) in his Firman RFR17 with a Best Lap Time of 57.916 and an Average Speed of 66.19mph. Great Work Jack A Well Deserved Third Place on the Podium.
Three New Winners for Formula Ford in Joey Mathew and Jack and some Fantastic Racing Having be seen so Far. With Qualifying Heat 3 Up Next Can anyone Else Make that first Step onto the Podium?
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 3 Results)
In First Place taking Pole Position and the Fastest Lap was (Maxwell Esterson) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.994 and a Top Speed of 70.14mph. Fantastic Work Maxwell and a Really Solid Drive to take Pole Position.
In Second Place was (Oliver White) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.234 and a Top Speed of 69.87mph. Great Work Oliver Taking Second Place and Having a Really Good Lap on Lap Battle with Maxwell.
In Third Place was (Michel Moyers) in his Spectrum 011C with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.440 and a Top Speed of 69.64mph. Really Well Done Michel Fantastic Result and Good Luck in the Race.
Another Fantastic Set of Talented Drivers in Maxwell Oliver and Michel All looking to get that Top Spot on the Podium During the Race. Good Luck to all other Competitors too and Lets see what Happens Come Heat 3.
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 3 Race Results)
In First Place taking the Victory and The Fastest Lap was (Maxwell Esterson) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 51.243 and an Average Speed of 82.61mph. Congratulations Maxwell on a Super Victory and to stand on the Top Step of the Podium. A Truly Fast and Incredible Driver.
In Second Place was (Oliver White) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 51.234 and an Average Speed of 82.59mph. Again Very Well Done Oliver Keeping that Second Place from Qualifying and turning it into a Race Victory. Great Work.
In Third Place was (Michel Moyers) in his Spectrum 011C with a Best Lap Time of 51.418 and an Average Speed of 82.25mph. Awesome Job Michel Great Driving and Well Done on Getting P3 In the Race.
Three Great Future Champions
of Formula Ford in Maxwell Oliver and Michel All Looking to One Day take Home that Formula Ford Festival Trophy. Keep working Hard Boys and I'm sure One Day you can All Make that Dream a Reality.
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 4 Qualifying Results)
With One Final Race and Qualifying Session of the Day who will be able to take that Last Podium Before the Day Draws to a Close and The Real Action Begins Tomorrow? Lets Go and Find Out.
In First Place Taking Pole and The Fastest Lap was (Rory Smith in his Medina JL18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.78 and a Top Speed of 70.27mph. Amazing Job Rory Really Flying Around this Circuit and no Doubt enjoying Everything About Competitive Racing. So Great to See.
In Second Place was (Niall Murray) in his Van Diemen BD21 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.935 and a Top Speed of 70.21mph. Incredible Driving from Niall and doing a Really good Job at Keeping that All Important Second Place Come the Race.
In Third Place was (Neil MacLennan) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.049 and a Top Speed of 70.08mph. Great Work there Neil Really Working Hard to Hang onto that Third Place and Looking Good for the Race.
Another Set of Really Quick and Confident Drivers in Rory Niall and Neil but out of the Three which One of them Will Emerge Victorious and take Home The Victory? Lets Find Out.
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 4 Race Results)
In First Place Taking the Win was (Niall Murray) in his Van Diemen BD21 with a Best Lap Time of 50.917 and an Average Speed of 83.67mph. Congratulations Neil a Superb Victory and a Really Well Deserved Win.
In Second Place was (Neil MacLennan) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 51.331 and an Average Speed of 83.19mph. Great Work Once Again Neil Pushing Very Hard and Turning that Third Place in Qualifying into a Superb Second Place in the Race.
In Third Place was (Rory Smith) in his Medina JL18 with a Best Lap Time of 51.349 and an Average Speed of 83.03mph. Keep Working at it Rory but non the Less still a Really Well Fought out Victory for P3.
Three More Incredible Drivers in Niall Neil and Rory all Competing for the Overall Chance to become the 2021 Formula Ford Champion. Keep Working Hard and Always Remember to Never Give up Hope.
That Concludes Todays Racing and what an Incredible First Day it has been from Mazda's to Formula Fords there has been something Special for Everyone to watch.
See you all on Sunday where each of thease Incredible Formula Ford Race Car Drivers will be taking on the Grand Final and Only One of them can be Crowned the 2021 Champion. Until Then Keep Racing and Watch This Space.
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This photo was taken on Kodak Portra 160 film (my favourite film!) using a Pentax *ist, fitted with a Pentax DA XS 40mm f2.8 lens. Now this is a Pentax DA lens, which means it is optimised for digital cameras with an APS-C sensor (specifically the Pentax K-01).
And in a purely technical sense it doesn't work that well on a full frame film body: there is some light vingetting, especially wide open, and the sharpness in the corners is pretty dreadful in the corners... but I really like the character this lens gives on a full frame film body... I'm guess that it would work nicely on the Pentax K-1 too.
Because it has no aperture ring it really needs to be used on a body that allow aperture to be controlled from the camera, and the *ist falls into this classification. Together they make a really tiny (almost pocketable!) combination with a really nice focal length.
A 40mm f2.8 lens might not scream 'bokeh!!', but on full frame you can actually get some lovely bokeh effects with this lens.
It was a Cold and Wet October when Brands Hatch Played Host to the Formula Ford Festival in 2021 and Yet despite the Bad Weather it was a Very Important Year for the Festival as it was Celebrating its 50th Anniversary into the World of Motorsport.
Its Hard to Imagine that 50 Years Ago on July 2nd 1967 is when the First Official Race for Formula Ford took Place and with it came a Brand New Set of Rules Cars and Drivers all Competing to Earn their way into Formula 1 from Formula Ford.
With Such History and some Really Exciting Racing to look forward to Lets Turn our Attention to the Qualifying and See who Has come where and how this will Effect some of the Races Later Today.
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 1)
Formula Ford Racing Cars are built to be Very Nimble but also Very Fragile and when thease cars Race Close Together they Put on One Hell of a Good Show when they Visit Brands Hatch every Year and with this Year being the 50th Anniversary of the Series it made for a Special Weekend of History and Racing with a Tent in the Top Paddock Showcasing the Many Different Formula Fords thought History that Have both Raced and Won in the Hands of Many Great Former Champions.
Many of them all Have a Very Different Look and Design about them as each Driver and Team works together in order to try and Best Optimise the Airflow and Handling of their Cars.
During Qualifying Heat 1 there were Many Drivers all out there Pushing Hard and trying to get the Fastest Times they Possibly Could.
Lets Take a Look and See who took Pole Position for Race 1
In First Place was (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL 17 with a Lap Time of 1:02.133 and a Top Speed of 69.98mph. Fantastic Driving there Jamie Really Pushing the Car and Giving it Everything you Have Got.
In Second Place was (Chris Middlehurst) in his Van Diemen LA10 with a Lap Time of 1:02.702 and a Top Speed of 69.35mph. Another Super Quick Drive from Chris for Second Place on the Grid and Only 0.569 of a Sec Gap.
In Third Place was (Jonathan Browne) in his Ray GR18 with a Lap Time of 1:02.744 and a Top Speed of 69.30mph. Fantastic work there Jonathan Really Working Hard to Keep that Formula Ford on the Track and Giving it Everything you Have Got.
Three Very Fast Drivers in Jamie, Chris, and Jonathan on Display after the First Qualifying Session and with Plenty More Action to Come it will be Interesting to see how Race 1 Develops. Will Jamie Sharp be able to Achieve Pole and take Home the First Trophy of the Day?
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Championship (Qualifying)
Next Up The Mazda MX5's Made their way onto the Circuit and with a Huge Grid of 34 Cars and Only One Man who could Achieve People Position the Battles During Qualifying for the Fastest Lap were Going to be Fast and Very In tense.
In First Place was (Steve Foden) in his MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.161 and a Top Speed of 63.79mph. Very Good work there Steve in Very Damp and Wet Conditions that was an Incredible Pole Position Lap.
In Second Place was (Brian Trott) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.177 and a Top Speed of 63.78mph. Fantastic Work there Brian Pushing Hard and Making sure to Keep Pace with Steve.
In Third Place was (Michel Knibbs) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.211 and a Top Speed of 63.75mph. Nice work there Michel a Very Good Drive for 3rd Position on the Grid.
Another Set of Fantastic Drivers in Steve, Brian and Michel All working Hard in order to ensure Victory Against their Fellow Competitors. Some Very Capable Drivers out there too. Good Luck to all other Competitors Competing and Keep Pushing Hard to ensure Victory. With More Action to Come on Sunday who will be able to Take Victory in Race 1? Only Time will Tell.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Qualifying)
Next Up was the Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship and with Another Very Large Grid of 32 Cars this was going to be Another Really Intense Qualifying Session. With Every Driver Making there way out onto the Circuit and getting Ready to start their Flying Laps Lets Find out who came where and who will be on Pole Come Race 1.
In First Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.188 and a Top Speed of 62.85mph. Well Done there Brad a Really Champion Like Drive from you to take Victory and Pole Position.
In Second Place was (Harry Storer) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.415 and a Top Speed of 62.64mph. Very Well Driven there Harry Pushing the Car Hard and doing a Phenomenal Job of staying Close to Brad on Timing.
In Third Place was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.540 and a Top Speed of 62.53mph. Another Great Drive from Chris Showing Really Amazing Skills and a Determination to Keep Hold of his Third Place.
A Super Exciting Qualifying Session for the Mazda Clubman Championship along with Three Very Fast and Capable Drivers in Brad, Harry and Chris. Looking Forward to Race 1 to see what thease Three Fantastic Drivers can do and Who else May be able to Steal Victory Away from them.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Qualifying)
The Mazda Super Cup Championship was Next onto the Circuit and with Mazda MX5-MK3's Being used this Time Around it was going to make for Some Very Quick and Stirling Action thought the Qualifying Session to see who could Achieve Pole Position for the First Race for Super Cup.
In First Place Taking Pole and The Fastest Lap was (Declan Lee) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1.05.952 and a Top Speed of 65.93mph. Very Well Deserved there Declan an Amazing Drive with Some Very Fast Laps and Dedicated Commitment to take The Pole.
In Second Place was (Samuel Smith) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.059 and a Top Speed of 65.82mph. Amazing work there Sam Really Fast Drive to take Second Place.
In Third Place was (Jack Harding) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.208 and a Top Speed of 65.68mph. Great Work there Jack Keeping Up with both Samuel and Declan and Staying Very Close Together in the Top Three of Qualifying.
Three Fantastic Drivers in Declan Samuel and Jack all working Hard and Showing Real Competitiveness to Win and Dominate the entire Series. With Qualifying Second Fastest Coming Up Next it was Time Once Again to see what Each Driver could do Against the Clock.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Qualifying Second Fastest)
After a Very Hectic Qualifying Session which saw Declan Lee take Pole Position with Samuel Smith in Second Place and Jack Harding in Third it was Time for The Second Fastest Qualifying Session to see if Once Again Anyone could Beat the Top Three from Q1.
Lets Find Out who Came out on Top and Will Start The First Race of the Weekend on Pole.
In First Place was (Declan Lee) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.307 and a Top Speed of 65.58mph. Another Huge Congratulations to Declan Who Once Again Has Taken Pole Position for Race 1 and will be starting on the Front Row. Amazing Work Declan.
In Second Place was (Richard Amos) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.350 and a Top Speed of 65.54mph. Very Well Done Richard a Well Deserved Second Place on the Gird.
In Third Place was (James Cossins) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.410 and a Top Speed of 65.48mph. Amazing Work James Beating Back Samuel to take 3rd Place on the Grid from Him.
Another Super Qualifying Session that Added some Real Twists to the Race and will no Doubt Make it even more Interesting to See other Drivers such as Jack and Samuel Having to Fight there way through the Gird in order to be in with a Chance of Getting on the Top Step of the Podium.
What Will there First Race of the Day Bring? Stay Tuned to Find Out.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Race 1 Results)
With Both Qualifying Sessions Having Come to an End it was Finally Time to see out of all of the Drivers who would be able to Achieve Victory and take that All Important Pole Position in Race 1. With the Likes of Jack and Samuel in 8th and 4th Respectively Will they Be able to Fight there way through the Field?
In First Place Taking the Win was (Jack Harding) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.803 and an Average Speed of 57.32mph. What an Incredible Drive from Jack who Started in 8th Place and has come through to Claim His First Win of the Weekend. A Truly Magnificent Drive and a Well Deserving One. Congratulations Jack.
In Second Place was (James Cossins) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.981 and an Average Speed of 57.23mph. Super Driving from James who started 3rd and Had gained a Place Promoting Him to Second Place. A Fantastic Drive there James.
In Third Place was (Samuel Smith) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.958 and an Average Speed of 57.21mph. Very Well Deserved for Samuel who Fought Hard to Finish On the Podium.
What a Fantastic Race with The Likes of Jack James and Samuel all Taking to the Podium and Celebrating their First Race Victories of the Day. Congratulations to all of the other Drivers who always know how to Fight Hard and Keep Pushing to the Limits of Speed and Beyond.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Race 1 Results)
Up Next the First Race for the Mazda Clubman Championship and with an Action Packed Grid and with the Likes of Brad Jones Harry Storer and Chris Dawkins Taking First Second and Third in Qualifying the Front Row is looking to be a Very Tough Place to Tackle.
With 32 Cars and 32 Very Confident and Competitive Drivers all Fighting for the Win the Lights go Out and Lets see who Came where.
In First Place taking the Win was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:11.857 and an Average Speed of 59.29mph. An Amazing Drive there From Chris who Qualified 3rd and Has Now Finished on the Top Step of the Podium Congratulations Chris.
In Second Place was (David Waters) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:11.824 and an Average Speed of 58.73mph. Fantastic Driving there from David taking Home Second Place and a Wonderful Podium Place.
In Third Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:12.208 and an Average Speed of 58.69mph. Nicely Done Brad Perhaps not the Result that you were after However a Superb Recovery to come Home in Third Place. Well Done.
A Thrilling First Race for the Mazda Clubman Championship and with so many Fantastic Battles Between Competitive Drivers and the Incredible Victories of Chris David and Brad this Race was a Truly Amazing Experience to Watch. With the Second and Final Race of the Weekend for the Mazda Clubman's Championship will Chris Dawkins manage to hang onto his Pole Position and take Home Another Race Win? and will the likes of David and Brad be able to Defend Second and Third Place? Lets Find Out.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Race 2 Results)
In First Place was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.238 and an Average Speed of 72.16mph. Another Incredible Victory for Chris Dawkins makes it Two in a Row for This Incredible Driver. Congratulations Chris a Truly Fantastic way to End the Weekend.
In Second Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.044 and an Average Speed of 72.13mph. Very Well Done Brad a Superb Way to Bow out of the Weekend with a Second Place Finish and an Awesome Battle with Chris at the Front of the Field.
In Third Place was (Alan Hawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.016 and an Average Speed of 72.12mph. Amazing Work Alan Fantastic Driving and a Well Deserved Podium Place to End a Weekend of Hard work and Commitment.
What an Incredible Weekend for the Mazda Clubman's Championship and some Incredible Talents in the Likes of Samuel Jack Alan Brad and David All Racing Hard and Putting on One Hell of a Display of Driver Ability and Exciting Racing. Well Done to all other Competitors Taking Part as Well. Keep Fighting for that All Important Victory.
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 1 Results)
After a Crazy Morning Qualifying Session that saw Jamie Sharp take Pole Position with Chris Middlehurst and Jonathan Browne in Second and Third The First Race of Four for Saturday was Shaping up to be A Very Competitive One. but who will be able to Fight it out on Track for Victory and take Home the First Win in Formula Ford this Weekend? Lets Find Out.
In First Place taking the Race Win and Fastest Lap was (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.133 and an Average Speed of 69.98mph. Superb Start to the Weekend for Jamie Sharp Pushing his Formula Ford to the Limits and Taking Home Victory. Well Done Jamie.
In Second Place was (Chris Middlehurst) in his Van Diemen LA10 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.702 and an Average Speed of 69.35mph. Amazing Work there Chris Keeping up Pace with Jamie and Hanging onto that Second Place Nicely.
In Third Place was (Jonathan Browne) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.744 and an Average Speed of 69.30mph. Great Drive Jonathan Taking Third Place on the Podium and showing off some Amazing Racing Skills Behind the Wheel.
Formula Ford Has Really Started off with a Bang this Year with Three of our First Winners in Jamie Chris and Jonathan all taking Victory in Race 1. But what Surprise's will Qualifying Heat 2 Bring?
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 2)
With Jamie Sharp Dominating at the Top and Chris and Jonathan in Second and Third what New Drivers will Emerge in Qualifying Heat 2?
In First Place Taking Pole Position and the Fastest Lap was (Thomas Mills) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.589 and a Top Speed of 70.60mph. Fantastic Work Thomas Really Good Driving to take Pole Position.
In Second Place was (Dennis Lind) in his Ray GR19 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.789 and a Top Speed of 70.37mph. Superb Drive Dennis Fantastic Work.
In Third Place was (Joey Foster) in his Firman 2021 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.999 and a Top Speed of 70.13mph. Amazing Speed and Car Control Out there Joey. Keep Pushing and Aim Even Higher.
Another Intense and Really Fast Qualifying Session in Q2 with Many New Drivers in Thomas Dennis and Joey All Looking to do Battle on the Indy Circuit. With Race 2 for Thease Drivers up Next will Thomas Mills be able to Hold onto His First Place or will the likes of Dennis or Joey Have the Upper Hand?
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 2 Race Results)
In First Place taking the Race Win was (Joey Foster) in his Firman 2021 with a Best Lap Time of 57.638 and an Average Speed of 66.39mph. Very Well Done Joey Superb Driving to take First Place and the Race Win.
In Second Place was (Mathew Cowley) in his Van Diemen JL15 with a Best Lap Time of 57.734 and an Average Speed of 66.27mph. Fantastic Drive there Mathew Pushing your Machine Hard and Fighting all the way to the Checkered Flag.
In Third Place was (Jack Wolfenden) in his Firman RFR17 with a Best Lap Time of 57.916 and an Average Speed of 66.19mph. Great Work Jack A Well Deserved Third Place on the Podium.
Three New Winners for Formula Ford in Joey Mathew and Jack and some Fantastic Racing Having be seen so Far. With Qualifying Heat 3 Up Next Can anyone Else Make that first Step onto the Podium?
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 3 Results)
In First Place taking Pole Position and the Fastest Lap was (Maxwell Esterson) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.994 and a Top Speed of 70.14mph. Fantastic Work Maxwell and a Really Solid Drive to take Pole Position.
In Second Place was (Oliver White) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.234 and a Top Speed of 69.87mph. Great Work Oliver Taking Second Place and Having a Really Good Lap on Lap Battle with Maxwell.
In Third Place was (Michel Moyers) in his Spectrum 011C with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.440 and a Top Speed of 69.64mph. Really Well Done Michel Fantastic Result and Good Luck in the Race.
Another Fantastic Set of Talented Drivers in Maxwell Oliver and Michel All looking to get that Top Spot on the Podium During the Race. Good Luck to all other Competitors too and Lets see what Happens Come Heat 3.
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 3 Race Results)
In First Place taking the Victory and The Fastest Lap was (Maxwell Esterson) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 51.243 and an Average Speed of 82.61mph. Congratulations Maxwell on a Super Victory and to stand on the Top Step of the Podium. A Truly Fast and Incredible Driver.
In Second Place was (Oliver White) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 51.234 and an Average Speed of 82.59mph. Again Very Well Done Oliver Keeping that Second Place from Qualifying and turning it into a Race Victory. Great Work.
In Third Place was (Michel Moyers) in his Spectrum 011C with a Best Lap Time of 51.418 and an Average Speed of 82.25mph. Awesome Job Michel Great Driving and Well Done on Getting P3 In the Race.
Three Great Future Champions
of Formula Ford in Maxwell Oliver and Michel All Looking to One Day take Home that Formula Ford Festival Trophy. Keep working Hard Boys and I'm sure One Day you can All Make that Dream a Reality.
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 4 Qualifying Results)
With One Final Race and Qualifying Session of the Day who will be able to take that Last Podium Before the Day Draws to a Close and The Real Action Begins Tomorrow? Lets Go and Find Out.
In First Place Taking Pole and The Fastest Lap was (Rory Smith in his Medina JL18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.78 and a Top Speed of 70.27mph. Amazing Job Rory Really Flying Around this Circuit and no Doubt enjoying Everything About Competitive Racing. So Great to See.
In Second Place was (Niall Murray) in his Van Diemen BD21 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.935 and a Top Speed of 70.21mph. Incredible Driving from Niall and doing a Really good Job at Keeping that All Important Second Place Come the Race.
In Third Place was (Neil MacLennan) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.049 and a Top Speed of 70.08mph. Great Work there Neil Really Working Hard to Hang onto that Third Place and Looking Good for the Race.
Another Set of Really Quick and Confident Drivers in Rory Niall and Neil but out of the Three which One of them Will Emerge Victorious and take Home The Victory? Lets Find Out.
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 4 Race Results)
In First Place Taking the Win was (Niall Murray) in his Van Diemen BD21 with a Best Lap Time of 50.917 and an Average Speed of 83.67mph. Congratulations Neil a Superb Victory and a Really Well Deserved Win.
In Second Place was (Neil MacLennan) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 51.331 and an Average Speed of 83.19mph. Great Work Once Again Neil Pushing Very Hard and Turning that Third Place in Qualifying into a Superb Second Place in the Race.
In Third Place was (Rory Smith) in his Medina JL18 with a Best Lap Time of 51.349 and an Average Speed of 83.03mph. Keep Working at it Rory but non the Less still a Really Well Fought out Victory for P3.
Three More Incredible Drivers in Niall Neil and Rory all Competing for the Overall Chance to become the 2021 Formula Ford Champion. Keep Working Hard and Always Remember to Never Give up Hope.
That Concludes Todays Racing and what an Incredible First Day it has been from Mazda's to Formula Fords there has been something Special for Everyone to watch.
See you all on Sunday where each of thease Incredible Formula Ford Race Car Drivers will be taking on the Grand Final and Only One of them can be Crowned the 2021 Champion. Until Then Keep Racing and Watch This Space.
The Jaguar programme began in the early 1960s, in response to a British requirement (Air Staff Target 362) for an advanced supersonic jet trainer to replace the Folland Gnat T1 and Hawker Hunter T7, and a French requirement (ECAT or École de Combat et d'Appui Tactique, "Tactical Combat Support Trainer") for a cheap, subsonic dual role trainer and light attack aircraft to replace the Fouga Magister, Lockheed T-33 and Dassault Mystère IV. In both countries several companies tendered designs: BAC, Hunting, Hawker Siddeley and Folland in Britain; Breguet, Potez, Sud-Aviation, Nord, and Dassault from France. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed in May 1965 for the two countries to develop two aircraft, a trainer based on the ECAT, and the larger AFVG (Anglo-French Variable Geometry).
Cross-channel negotiations led to the formation of SEPECAT (Société Européenne de Production de l'Avion d'École de Combat et d'Appui Tactique – the "European company for the production of a combat trainer and tactical support aircraft") in 1966 as a joint venture between Breguet and the British Aircraft Corporation to produce the airframe. Though based in part on the Breguet, using the same basic configuration and an innovative French-designed landing gear, the Jaguar was built incorporating major elements of design from BAC, notably the wing and high lift devices.
Production of components would be split between Breguet and BAC, and the aircraft themselves would be assembled on two production lines; one in the UK and one in France, To avoid any duplication of work, each aircraft component had only one source. The British light strike/tactical support versions were the most demanding design, requiring supersonic performance, superior avionics, a cutting edge nav/attack system of more accuracy and complexity than the French version, moving map display, laser range-finder and marked-target seeker (LRMTS). As a result, the initial Br.121 design needed a thinner wing, redesigned fuselage, a higher rear cockpit, and after-burning engines. While putting on smiling faces for the public, maintaining the illusion of a shared design, the British design departed from the French sub-sonic Breguet 121 to such a degree that it was effectively a new design.
A separate partnership was formed between Rolls-Royce and Turbomeca to develop the Adour afterburning turbofan engine. The Br.121 was proposed with Turbomeca's Tourmalet engine for ECAT but Breguet preferred the RR RB.172 and their joint venture would use elements of both. The new engine, which would be used for the AFVG as well, would be built in Derby and Tarnos.
Previous collaborative efforts between Britain and France had been complicated – the AFVG programme ended in cancellation, and controversy surrounded the development of the supersonic airliner Concorde. Whilst the technical collaboration between BAC and Breguet went well, when Dassault took over Breguet in 1971 it encouraged acceptance of its own designs, such as the Super Étendard naval attack aircraft and the Mirage F1, for which it would receive more profit, over the Anglo-French Jaguar.
The initial plan was for Britain to buy 150 Jaguar "B" trainers, with its strike requirements being met by the advanced BAC-Dassault AFVG aircraft, with France to buy 75 "E" trainers (école) and 75 "A" single-seat strike attack aircraft (appui). Dassault favoured its own Mirage G aircraft above the collaborative AFVG, and in June 1967, France cancelled the AFVG on cost grounds. This left a gap in the RAF's planned strike capabilities for the 1970s at the same time as France's cancellation of the AFVG, Germany was expressing a serious interest in the Jaguar and thus the design became more oriented towards the low-level strike role.
With the cancellation of both the BAC TSR-2 tactical strike aircraft and Hawker Siddeley P.1154 supersonic V/STOL fighter, the RAF were looking increasingly hard at their future light strike needs and realizing that they now needed more than just advanced trainers with some secondary counter insurgency capability. At this point, the RAF's proposed strike fleet was to be the American General Dynamics F-111s plus the AFVG for lighter strike purposes. There was concern that both F-111 and AFVG were high risk projects and with the French already planning on a strike role for the Jaguar, there was an opportunity to introduce a credible backup plan for the RAF's future strike needs – the Jaguar. As a result, by October 1970, the RAF's requirements had changed to 165 single-seat strike aircraft and 35 trainers.
The Jaguar was to replace the McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR2 in the close air support, tactical reconnaissance and tactical strike roles, freeing the Phantom to be used for air defence. Both the French and British trainer requirements had developed significantly, and were eventually fulfilled instead by the Alpha Jet and Hawker Siddeley Hawk respectively. The French, meanwhile, had chosen the Jaguar to replace the Aeronavale's Dassault Étendard IV, and increased their order to include an initial 40 of a carrier-capable maritime version of the Jaguar, the Jaguar M. From these apparently disparate aims would come a single and entirely different aircraft: relatively high-tech, supersonic, and optimised for ground-attack in a high-threat environment.
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Designed without compromise, the Climax Sports Racer is a stripped-out race inspired performance car that combines up to date automotive technology with dramatic hand crafted aluminium bodywork.
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It was a Cold and Wet October when Brands Hatch Played Host to the Formula Ford Festival in 2021 and Yet despite the Bad Weather it was a Very Important Year for the Festival as it was Celebrating its 50th Anniversary into the World of Motorsport.
Its Hard to Imagine that 50 Years Ago on July 2nd 1967 is when the First Official Race for Formula Ford took Place and with it came a Brand New Set of Rules Cars and Drivers all Competing to Earn their way into Formula 1 from Formula Ford.
With Such History and some Really Exciting Racing to look forward to Lets Turn our Attention to the Qualifying and See who Has come where and how this will Effect some of the Races Later Today.
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 1)
Formula Ford Racing Cars are built to be Very Nimble but also Very Fragile and when thease cars Race Close Together they Put on One Hell of a Good Show when they Visit Brands Hatch every Year and with this Year being the 50th Anniversary of the Series it made for a Special Weekend of History and Racing with a Tent in the Top Paddock Showcasing the Many Different Formula Fords thought History that Have both Raced and Won in the Hands of Many Great Former Champions.
Many of them all Have a Very Different Look and Design about them as each Driver and Team works together in order to try and Best Optimise the Airflow and Handling of their Cars.
During Qualifying Heat 1 there were Many Drivers all out there Pushing Hard and trying to get the Fastest Times they Possibly Could.
Lets Take a Look and See who took Pole Position for Race 1
In First Place was (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL 17 with a Lap Time of 1:02.133 and a Top Speed of 69.98mph. Fantastic Driving there Jamie Really Pushing the Car and Giving it Everything you Have Got.
In Second Place was (Chris Middlehurst) in his Van Diemen LA10 with a Lap Time of 1:02.702 and a Top Speed of 69.35mph. Another Super Quick Drive from Chris for Second Place on the Grid and Only 0.569 of a Sec Gap.
In Third Place was (Jonathan Browne) in his Ray GR18 with a Lap Time of 1:02.744 and a Top Speed of 69.30mph. Fantastic work there Jonathan Really Working Hard to Keep that Formula Ford on the Track and Giving it Everything you Have Got.
Three Very Fast Drivers in Jamie, Chris, and Jonathan on Display after the First Qualifying Session and with Plenty More Action to Come it will be Interesting to see how Race 1 Develops. Will Jamie Sharp be able to Achieve Pole and take Home the First Trophy of the Day?
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Championship (Qualifying)
Next Up The Mazda MX5's Made their way onto the Circuit and with a Huge Grid of 34 Cars and Only One Man who could Achieve People Position the Battles During Qualifying for the Fastest Lap were Going to be Fast and Very In tense.
In First Place was (Steve Foden) in his MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.161 and a Top Speed of 63.79mph. Very Good work there Steve in Very Damp and Wet Conditions that was an Incredible Pole Position Lap.
In Second Place was (Brian Trott) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.177 and a Top Speed of 63.78mph. Fantastic Work there Brian Pushing Hard and Making sure to Keep Pace with Steve.
In Third Place was (Michel Knibbs) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.211 and a Top Speed of 63.75mph. Nice work there Michel a Very Good Drive for 3rd Position on the Grid.
Another Set of Fantastic Drivers in Steve, Brian and Michel All working Hard in order to ensure Victory Against their Fellow Competitors. Some Very Capable Drivers out there too. Good Luck to all other Competitors Competing and Keep Pushing Hard to ensure Victory. With More Action to Come on Sunday who will be able to Take Victory in Race 1? Only Time will Tell.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Qualifying)
Next Up was the Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship and with Another Very Large Grid of 32 Cars this was going to be Another Really Intense Qualifying Session. With Every Driver Making there way out onto the Circuit and getting Ready to start their Flying Laps Lets Find out who came where and who will be on Pole Come Race 1.
In First Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.188 and a Top Speed of 62.85mph. Well Done there Brad a Really Champion Like Drive from you to take Victory and Pole Position.
In Second Place was (Harry Storer) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.415 and a Top Speed of 62.64mph. Very Well Driven there Harry Pushing the Car Hard and doing a Phenomenal Job of staying Close to Brad on Timing.
In Third Place was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.540 and a Top Speed of 62.53mph. Another Great Drive from Chris Showing Really Amazing Skills and a Determination to Keep Hold of his Third Place.
A Super Exciting Qualifying Session for the Mazda Clubman Championship along with Three Very Fast and Capable Drivers in Brad, Harry and Chris. Looking Forward to Race 1 to see what thease Three Fantastic Drivers can do and Who else May be able to Steal Victory Away from them.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Qualifying)
The Mazda Super Cup Championship was Next onto the Circuit and with Mazda MX5-MK3's Being used this Time Around it was going to make for Some Very Quick and Stirling Action thought the Qualifying Session to see who could Achieve Pole Position for the First Race for Super Cup.
In First Place Taking Pole and The Fastest Lap was (Declan Lee) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1.05.952 and a Top Speed of 65.93mph. Very Well Deserved there Declan an Amazing Drive with Some Very Fast Laps and Dedicated Commitment to take The Pole.
In Second Place was (Samuel Smith) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.059 and a Top Speed of 65.82mph. Amazing work there Sam Really Fast Drive to take Second Place.
In Third Place was (Jack Harding) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.208 and a Top Speed of 65.68mph. Great Work there Jack Keeping Up with both Samuel and Declan and Staying Very Close Together in the Top Three of Qualifying.
Three Fantastic Drivers in Declan Samuel and Jack all working Hard and Showing Real Competitiveness to Win and Dominate the entire Series. With Qualifying Second Fastest Coming Up Next it was Time Once Again to see what Each Driver could do Against the Clock.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Qualifying Second Fastest)
After a Very Hectic Qualifying Session which saw Declan Lee take Pole Position with Samuel Smith in Second Place and Jack Harding in Third it was Time for The Second Fastest Qualifying Session to see if Once Again Anyone could Beat the Top Three from Q1.
Lets Find Out who Came out on Top and Will Start The First Race of the Weekend on Pole.
In First Place was (Declan Lee) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.307 and a Top Speed of 65.58mph. Another Huge Congratulations to Declan Who Once Again Has Taken Pole Position for Race 1 and will be starting on the Front Row. Amazing Work Declan.
In Second Place was (Richard Amos) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.350 and a Top Speed of 65.54mph. Very Well Done Richard a Well Deserved Second Place on the Gird.
In Third Place was (James Cossins) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.410 and a Top Speed of 65.48mph. Amazing Work James Beating Back Samuel to take 3rd Place on the Grid from Him.
Another Super Qualifying Session that Added some Real Twists to the Race and will no Doubt Make it even more Interesting to See other Drivers such as Jack and Samuel Having to Fight there way through the Gird in order to be in with a Chance of Getting on the Top Step of the Podium.
What Will there First Race of the Day Bring? Stay Tuned to Find Out.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Race 1 Results)
With Both Qualifying Sessions Having Come to an End it was Finally Time to see out of all of the Drivers who would be able to Achieve Victory and take that All Important Pole Position in Race 1. With the Likes of Jack and Samuel in 8th and 4th Respectively Will they Be able to Fight there way through the Field?
In First Place Taking the Win was (Jack Harding) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.803 and an Average Speed of 57.32mph. What an Incredible Drive from Jack who Started in 8th Place and has come through to Claim His First Win of the Weekend. A Truly Magnificent Drive and a Well Deserving One. Congratulations Jack.
In Second Place was (James Cossins) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.981 and an Average Speed of 57.23mph. Super Driving from James who started 3rd and Had gained a Place Promoting Him to Second Place. A Fantastic Drive there James.
In Third Place was (Samuel Smith) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.958 and an Average Speed of 57.21mph. Very Well Deserved for Samuel who Fought Hard to Finish On the Podium.
What a Fantastic Race with The Likes of Jack James and Samuel all Taking to the Podium and Celebrating their First Race Victories of the Day. Congratulations to all of the other Drivers who always know how to Fight Hard and Keep Pushing to the Limits of Speed and Beyond.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Race 1 Results)
Up Next the First Race for the Mazda Clubman Championship and with an Action Packed Grid and with the Likes of Brad Jones Harry Storer and Chris Dawkins Taking First Second and Third in Qualifying the Front Row is looking to be a Very Tough Place to Tackle.
With 32 Cars and 32 Very Confident and Competitive Drivers all Fighting for the Win the Lights go Out and Lets see who Came where.
In First Place taking the Win was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:11.857 and an Average Speed of 59.29mph. An Amazing Drive there From Chris who Qualified 3rd and Has Now Finished on the Top Step of the Podium Congratulations Chris.
In Second Place was (David Waters) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:11.824 and an Average Speed of 58.73mph. Fantastic Driving there from David taking Home Second Place and a Wonderful Podium Place.
In Third Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:12.208 and an Average Speed of 58.69mph. Nicely Done Brad Perhaps not the Result that you were after However a Superb Recovery to come Home in Third Place. Well Done.
A Thrilling First Race for the Mazda Clubman Championship and with so many Fantastic Battles Between Competitive Drivers and the Incredible Victories of Chris David and Brad this Race was a Truly Amazing Experience to Watch. With the Second and Final Race of the Weekend for the Mazda Clubman's Championship will Chris Dawkins manage to hang onto his Pole Position and take Home Another Race Win? and will the likes of David and Brad be able to Defend Second and Third Place? Lets Find Out.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Race 2 Results)
In First Place was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.238 and an Average Speed of 72.16mph. Another Incredible Victory for Chris Dawkins makes it Two in a Row for This Incredible Driver. Congratulations Chris a Truly Fantastic way to End the Weekend.
In Second Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.044 and an Average Speed of 72.13mph. Very Well Done Brad a Superb Way to Bow out of the Weekend with a Second Place Finish and an Awesome Battle with Chris at the Front of the Field.
In Third Place was (Alan Hawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.016 and an Average Speed of 72.12mph. Amazing Work Alan Fantastic Driving and a Well Deserved Podium Place to End a Weekend of Hard work and Commitment.
What an Incredible Weekend for the Mazda Clubman's Championship and some Incredible Talents in the Likes of Samuel Jack Alan Brad and David All Racing Hard and Putting on One Hell of a Display of Driver Ability and Exciting Racing. Well Done to all other Competitors Taking Part as Well. Keep Fighting for that All Important Victory.
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 1 Results)
After a Crazy Morning Qualifying Session that saw Jamie Sharp take Pole Position with Chris Middlehurst and Jonathan Browne in Second and Third The First Race of Four for Saturday was Shaping up to be A Very Competitive One. but who will be able to Fight it out on Track for Victory and take Home the First Win in Formula Ford this Weekend? Lets Find Out.
In First Place taking the Race Win and Fastest Lap was (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.133 and an Average Speed of 69.98mph. Superb Start to the Weekend for Jamie Sharp Pushing his Formula Ford to the Limits and Taking Home Victory. Well Done Jamie.
In Second Place was (Chris Middlehurst) in his Van Diemen LA10 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.702 and an Average Speed of 69.35mph. Amazing Work there Chris Keeping up Pace with Jamie and Hanging onto that Second Place Nicely.
In Third Place was (Jonathan Browne) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.744 and an Average Speed of 69.30mph. Great Drive Jonathan Taking Third Place on the Podium and showing off some Amazing Racing Skills Behind the Wheel.
Formula Ford Has Really Started off with a Bang this Year with Three of our First Winners in Jamie Chris and Jonathan all taking Victory in Race 1. But what Surprise's will Qualifying Heat 2 Bring?
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 2)
With Jamie Sharp Dominating at the Top and Chris and Jonathan in Second and Third what New Drivers will Emerge in Qualifying Heat 2?
In First Place Taking Pole Position and the Fastest Lap was (Thomas Mills) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.589 and a Top Speed of 70.60mph. Fantastic Work Thomas Really Good Driving to take Pole Position.
In Second Place was (Dennis Lind) in his Ray GR19 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.789 and a Top Speed of 70.37mph. Superb Drive Dennis Fantastic Work.
In Third Place was (Joey Foster) in his Firman 2021 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.999 and a Top Speed of 70.13mph. Amazing Speed and Car Control Out there Joey. Keep Pushing and Aim Even Higher.
Another Intense and Really Fast Qualifying Session in Q2 with Many New Drivers in Thomas Dennis and Joey All Looking to do Battle on the Indy Circuit. With Race 2 for Thease Drivers up Next will Thomas Mills be able to Hold onto His First Place or will the likes of Dennis or Joey Have the Upper Hand?
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 2 Race Results)
In First Place taking the Race Win was (Joey Foster) in his Firman 2021 with a Best Lap Time of 57.638 and an Average Speed of 66.39mph. Very Well Done Joey Superb Driving to take First Place and the Race Win.
In Second Place was (Mathew Cowley) in his Van Diemen JL15 with a Best Lap Time of 57.734 and an Average Speed of 66.27mph. Fantastic Drive there Mathew Pushing your Machine Hard and Fighting all the way to the Checkered Flag.
In Third Place was (Jack Wolfenden) in his Firman RFR17 with a Best Lap Time of 57.916 and an Average Speed of 66.19mph. Great Work Jack A Well Deserved Third Place on the Podium.
Three New Winners for Formula Ford in Joey Mathew and Jack and some Fantastic Racing Having be seen so Far. With Qualifying Heat 3 Up Next Can anyone Else Make that first Step onto the Podium?
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 3 Results)
In First Place taking Pole Position and the Fastest Lap was (Maxwell Esterson) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.994 and a Top Speed of 70.14mph. Fantastic Work Maxwell and a Really Solid Drive to take Pole Position.
In Second Place was (Oliver White) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.234 and a Top Speed of 69.87mph. Great Work Oliver Taking Second Place and Having a Really Good Lap on Lap Battle with Maxwell.
In Third Place was (Michel Moyers) in his Spectrum 011C with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.440 and a Top Speed of 69.64mph. Really Well Done Michel Fantastic Result and Good Luck in the Race.
Another Fantastic Set of Talented Drivers in Maxwell Oliver and Michel All looking to get that Top Spot on the Podium During the Race. Good Luck to all other Competitors too and Lets see what Happens Come Heat 3.
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 3 Race Results)
In First Place taking the Victory and The Fastest Lap was (Maxwell Esterson) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 51.243 and an Average Speed of 82.61mph. Congratulations Maxwell on a Super Victory and to stand on the Top Step of the Podium. A Truly Fast and Incredible Driver.
In Second Place was (Oliver White) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 51.234 and an Average Speed of 82.59mph. Again Very Well Done Oliver Keeping that Second Place from Qualifying and turning it into a Race Victory. Great Work.
In Third Place was (Michel Moyers) in his Spectrum 011C with a Best Lap Time of 51.418 and an Average Speed of 82.25mph. Awesome Job Michel Great Driving and Well Done on Getting P3 In the Race.
Three Great Future Champions
of Formula Ford in Maxwell Oliver and Michel All Looking to One Day take Home that Formula Ford Festival Trophy. Keep working Hard Boys and I'm sure One Day you can All Make that Dream a Reality.
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 4 Qualifying Results)
With One Final Race and Qualifying Session of the Day who will be able to take that Last Podium Before the Day Draws to a Close and The Real Action Begins Tomorrow? Lets Go and Find Out.
In First Place Taking Pole and The Fastest Lap was (Rory Smith in his Medina JL18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.78 and a Top Speed of 70.27mph. Amazing Job Rory Really Flying Around this Circuit and no Doubt enjoying Everything About Competitive Racing. So Great to See.
In Second Place was (Niall Murray) in his Van Diemen BD21 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.935 and a Top Speed of 70.21mph. Incredible Driving from Niall and doing a Really good Job at Keeping that All Important Second Place Come the Race.
In Third Place was (Neil MacLennan) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.049 and a Top Speed of 70.08mph. Great Work there Neil Really Working Hard to Hang onto that Third Place and Looking Good for the Race.
Another Set of Really Quick and Confident Drivers in Rory Niall and Neil but out of the Three which One of them Will Emerge Victorious and take Home The Victory? Lets Find Out.
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 4 Race Results)
In First Place Taking the Win was (Niall Murray) in his Van Diemen BD21 with a Best Lap Time of 50.917 and an Average Speed of 83.67mph. Congratulations Neil a Superb Victory and a Really Well Deserved Win.
In Second Place was (Neil MacLennan) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 51.331 and an Average Speed of 83.19mph. Great Work Once Again Neil Pushing Very Hard and Turning that Third Place in Qualifying into a Superb Second Place in the Race.
In Third Place was (Rory Smith) in his Medina JL18 with a Best Lap Time of 51.349 and an Average Speed of 83.03mph. Keep Working at it Rory but non the Less still a Really Well Fought out Victory for P3.
Three More Incredible Drivers in Niall Neil and Rory all Competing for the Overall Chance to become the 2021 Formula Ford Champion. Keep Working Hard and Always Remember to Never Give up Hope.
That Concludes Todays Racing and what an Incredible First Day it has been from Mazda's to Formula Fords there has been something Special for Everyone to watch.
See you all on Sunday where each of thease Incredible Formula Ford Race Car Drivers will be taking on the Grand Final and Only One of them can be Crowned the 2021 Champion. Until Then Keep Racing and Watch This Space.
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It was a Cold and Wet October when Brands Hatch Played Host to the Formula Ford Festival in 2021 and Yet despite the Bad Weather it was a Very Important Year for the Festival as it was Celebrating its 50th Anniversary into the World of Motorsport.
Its Hard to Imagine that 50 Years Ago on July 2nd 1967 is when the First Official Race for Formula Ford took Place and with it came a Brand New Set of Rules Cars and Drivers all Competing to Earn their way into Formula 1 from Formula Ford.
With Such History and some Really Exciting Racing to look forward to Lets Turn our Attention to the Qualifying and See who Has come where and how this will Effect some of the Races Later Today.
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 1)
Formula Ford Racing Cars are built to be Very Nimble but also Very Fragile and when thease cars Race Close Together they Put on One Hell of a Good Show when they Visit Brands Hatch every Year and with this Year being the 50th Anniversary of the Series it made for a Special Weekend of History and Racing with a Tent in the Top Paddock Showcasing the Many Different Formula Fords thought History that Have both Raced and Won in the Hands of Many Great Former Champions.
Many of them all Have a Very Different Look and Design about them as each Driver and Team works together in order to try and Best Optimise the Airflow and Handling of their Cars.
During Qualifying Heat 1 there were Many Drivers all out there Pushing Hard and trying to get the Fastest Times they Possibly Could.
Lets Take a Look and See who took Pole Position for Race 1
In First Place was (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL 17 with a Lap Time of 1:02.133 and a Top Speed of 69.98mph. Fantastic Driving there Jamie Really Pushing the Car and Giving it Everything you Have Got.
In Second Place was (Chris Middlehurst) in his Van Diemen LA10 with a Lap Time of 1:02.702 and a Top Speed of 69.35mph. Another Super Quick Drive from Chris for Second Place on the Grid and Only 0.569 of a Sec Gap.
In Third Place was (Jonathan Browne) in his Ray GR18 with a Lap Time of 1:02.744 and a Top Speed of 69.30mph. Fantastic work there Jonathan Really Working Hard to Keep that Formula Ford on the Track and Giving it Everything you Have Got.
Three Very Fast Drivers in Jamie, Chris, and Jonathan on Display after the First Qualifying Session and with Plenty More Action to Come it will be Interesting to see how Race 1 Develops. Will Jamie Sharp be able to Achieve Pole and take Home the First Trophy of the Day?
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Championship (Qualifying)
Next Up The Mazda MX5's Made their way onto the Circuit and with a Huge Grid of 34 Cars and Only One Man who could Achieve People Position the Battles During Qualifying for the Fastest Lap were Going to be Fast and Very In tense.
In First Place was (Steve Foden) in his MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.161 and a Top Speed of 63.79mph. Very Good work there Steve in Very Damp and Wet Conditions that was an Incredible Pole Position Lap.
In Second Place was (Brian Trott) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.177 and a Top Speed of 63.78mph. Fantastic Work there Brian Pushing Hard and Making sure to Keep Pace with Steve.
In Third Place was (Michel Knibbs) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:08.211 and a Top Speed of 63.75mph. Nice work there Michel a Very Good Drive for 3rd Position on the Grid.
Another Set of Fantastic Drivers in Steve, Brian and Michel All working Hard in order to ensure Victory Against their Fellow Competitors. Some Very Capable Drivers out there too. Good Luck to all other Competitors Competing and Keep Pushing Hard to ensure Victory. With More Action to Come on Sunday who will be able to Take Victory in Race 1? Only Time will Tell.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Qualifying)
Next Up was the Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship and with Another Very Large Grid of 32 Cars this was going to be Another Really Intense Qualifying Session. With Every Driver Making there way out onto the Circuit and getting Ready to start their Flying Laps Lets Find out who came where and who will be on Pole Come Race 1.
In First Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.188 and a Top Speed of 62.85mph. Well Done there Brad a Really Champion Like Drive from you to take Victory and Pole Position.
In Second Place was (Harry Storer) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.415 and a Top Speed of 62.64mph. Very Well Driven there Harry Pushing the Car Hard and doing a Phenomenal Job of staying Close to Brad on Timing.
In Third Place was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Lap Time of 1:09.540 and a Top Speed of 62.53mph. Another Great Drive from Chris Showing Really Amazing Skills and a Determination to Keep Hold of his Third Place.
A Super Exciting Qualifying Session for the Mazda Clubman Championship along with Three Very Fast and Capable Drivers in Brad, Harry and Chris. Looking Forward to Race 1 to see what thease Three Fantastic Drivers can do and Who else May be able to Steal Victory Away from them.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Qualifying)
The Mazda Super Cup Championship was Next onto the Circuit and with Mazda MX5-MK3's Being used this Time Around it was going to make for Some Very Quick and Stirling Action thought the Qualifying Session to see who could Achieve Pole Position for the First Race for Super Cup.
In First Place Taking Pole and The Fastest Lap was (Declan Lee) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1.05.952 and a Top Speed of 65.93mph. Very Well Deserved there Declan an Amazing Drive with Some Very Fast Laps and Dedicated Commitment to take The Pole.
In Second Place was (Samuel Smith) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.059 and a Top Speed of 65.82mph. Amazing work there Sam Really Fast Drive to take Second Place.
In Third Place was (Jack Harding) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.208 and a Top Speed of 65.68mph. Great Work there Jack Keeping Up with both Samuel and Declan and Staying Very Close Together in the Top Three of Qualifying.
Three Fantastic Drivers in Declan Samuel and Jack all working Hard and Showing Real Competitiveness to Win and Dominate the entire Series. With Qualifying Second Fastest Coming Up Next it was Time Once Again to see what Each Driver could do Against the Clock.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Qualifying Second Fastest)
After a Very Hectic Qualifying Session which saw Declan Lee take Pole Position with Samuel Smith in Second Place and Jack Harding in Third it was Time for The Second Fastest Qualifying Session to see if Once Again Anyone could Beat the Top Three from Q1.
Lets Find Out who Came out on Top and Will Start The First Race of the Weekend on Pole.
In First Place was (Declan Lee) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.307 and a Top Speed of 65.58mph. Another Huge Congratulations to Declan Who Once Again Has Taken Pole Position for Race 1 and will be starting on the Front Row. Amazing Work Declan.
In Second Place was (Richard Amos) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.350 and a Top Speed of 65.54mph. Very Well Done Richard a Well Deserved Second Place on the Gird.
In Third Place was (James Cossins) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Lap Time of 1:06.410 and a Top Speed of 65.48mph. Amazing Work James Beating Back Samuel to take 3rd Place on the Grid from Him.
Another Super Qualifying Session that Added some Real Twists to the Race and will no Doubt Make it even more Interesting to See other Drivers such as Jack and Samuel Having to Fight there way through the Gird in order to be in with a Chance of Getting on the Top Step of the Podium.
What Will there First Race of the Day Bring? Stay Tuned to Find Out.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Super Cup Championship (Race 1 Results)
With Both Qualifying Sessions Having Come to an End it was Finally Time to see out of all of the Drivers who would be able to Achieve Victory and take that All Important Pole Position in Race 1. With the Likes of Jack and Samuel in 8th and 4th Respectively Will they Be able to Fight there way through the Field?
In First Place Taking the Win was (Jack Harding) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.803 and an Average Speed of 57.32mph. What an Incredible Drive from Jack who Started in 8th Place and has come through to Claim His First Win of the Weekend. A Truly Magnificent Drive and a Well Deserving One. Congratulations Jack.
In Second Place was (James Cossins) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.981 and an Average Speed of 57.23mph. Super Driving from James who started 3rd and Had gained a Place Promoting Him to Second Place. A Fantastic Drive there James.
In Third Place was (Samuel Smith) in his Mazda MX5-MK3 with a Best Lap Time of 57.958 and an Average Speed of 57.21mph. Very Well Deserved for Samuel who Fought Hard to Finish On the Podium.
What a Fantastic Race with The Likes of Jack James and Samuel all Taking to the Podium and Celebrating their First Race Victories of the Day. Congratulations to all of the other Drivers who always know how to Fight Hard and Keep Pushing to the Limits of Speed and Beyond.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Race 1 Results)
Up Next the First Race for the Mazda Clubman Championship and with an Action Packed Grid and with the Likes of Brad Jones Harry Storer and Chris Dawkins Taking First Second and Third in Qualifying the Front Row is looking to be a Very Tough Place to Tackle.
With 32 Cars and 32 Very Confident and Competitive Drivers all Fighting for the Win the Lights go Out and Lets see who Came where.
In First Place taking the Win was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:11.857 and an Average Speed of 59.29mph. An Amazing Drive there From Chris who Qualified 3rd and Has Now Finished on the Top Step of the Podium Congratulations Chris.
In Second Place was (David Waters) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:11.824 and an Average Speed of 58.73mph. Fantastic Driving there from David taking Home Second Place and a Wonderful Podium Place.
In Third Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 1:12.208 and an Average Speed of 58.69mph. Nicely Done Brad Perhaps not the Result that you were after However a Superb Recovery to come Home in Third Place. Well Done.
A Thrilling First Race for the Mazda Clubman Championship and with so many Fantastic Battles Between Competitive Drivers and the Incredible Victories of Chris David and Brad this Race was a Truly Amazing Experience to Watch. With the Second and Final Race of the Weekend for the Mazda Clubman's Championship will Chris Dawkins manage to hang onto his Pole Position and take Home Another Race Win? and will the likes of David and Brad be able to Defend Second and Third Place? Lets Find Out.
BRSCC Mazda MX5 Clubman Championship (Race 2 Results)
In First Place was (Chris Dawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.238 and an Average Speed of 72.16mph. Another Incredible Victory for Chris Dawkins makes it Two in a Row for This Incredible Driver. Congratulations Chris a Truly Fantastic way to End the Weekend.
In Second Place was (Brad Jones) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.044 and an Average Speed of 72.13mph. Very Well Done Brad a Superb Way to Bow out of the Weekend with a Second Place Finish and an Awesome Battle with Chris at the Front of the Field.
In Third Place was (Alan Hawkins) in his Mazda MX5-MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 59.016 and an Average Speed of 72.12mph. Amazing Work Alan Fantastic Driving and a Well Deserved Podium Place to End a Weekend of Hard work and Commitment.
What an Incredible Weekend for the Mazda Clubman's Championship and some Incredible Talents in the Likes of Samuel Jack Alan Brad and David All Racing Hard and Putting on One Hell of a Display of Driver Ability and Exciting Racing. Well Done to all other Competitors Taking Part as Well. Keep Fighting for that All Important Victory.
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 1 Results)
After a Crazy Morning Qualifying Session that saw Jamie Sharp take Pole Position with Chris Middlehurst and Jonathan Browne in Second and Third The First Race of Four for Saturday was Shaping up to be A Very Competitive One. but who will be able to Fight it out on Track for Victory and take Home the First Win in Formula Ford this Weekend? Lets Find Out.
In First Place taking the Race Win and Fastest Lap was (Jamie Sharp) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.133 and an Average Speed of 69.98mph. Superb Start to the Weekend for Jamie Sharp Pushing his Formula Ford to the Limits and Taking Home Victory. Well Done Jamie.
In Second Place was (Chris Middlehurst) in his Van Diemen LA10 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.702 and an Average Speed of 69.35mph. Amazing Work there Chris Keeping up Pace with Jamie and Hanging onto that Second Place Nicely.
In Third Place was (Jonathan Browne) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.744 and an Average Speed of 69.30mph. Great Drive Jonathan Taking Third Place on the Podium and showing off some Amazing Racing Skills Behind the Wheel.
Formula Ford Has Really Started off with a Bang this Year with Three of our First Winners in Jamie Chris and Jonathan all taking Victory in Race 1. But what Surprise's will Qualifying Heat 2 Bring?
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 2)
With Jamie Sharp Dominating at the Top and Chris and Jonathan in Second and Third what New Drivers will Emerge in Qualifying Heat 2?
In First Place Taking Pole Position and the Fastest Lap was (Thomas Mills) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.589 and a Top Speed of 70.60mph. Fantastic Work Thomas Really Good Driving to take Pole Position.
In Second Place was (Dennis Lind) in his Ray GR19 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.789 and a Top Speed of 70.37mph. Superb Drive Dennis Fantastic Work.
In Third Place was (Joey Foster) in his Firman 2021 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.999 and a Top Speed of 70.13mph. Amazing Speed and Car Control Out there Joey. Keep Pushing and Aim Even Higher.
Another Intense and Really Fast Qualifying Session in Q2 with Many New Drivers in Thomas Dennis and Joey All Looking to do Battle on the Indy Circuit. With Race 2 for Thease Drivers up Next will Thomas Mills be able to Hold onto His First Place or will the likes of Dennis or Joey Have the Upper Hand?
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 2 Race Results)
In First Place taking the Race Win was (Joey Foster) in his Firman 2021 with a Best Lap Time of 57.638 and an Average Speed of 66.39mph. Very Well Done Joey Superb Driving to take First Place and the Race Win.
In Second Place was (Mathew Cowley) in his Van Diemen JL15 with a Best Lap Time of 57.734 and an Average Speed of 66.27mph. Fantastic Drive there Mathew Pushing your Machine Hard and Fighting all the way to the Checkered Flag.
In Third Place was (Jack Wolfenden) in his Firman RFR17 with a Best Lap Time of 57.916 and an Average Speed of 66.19mph. Great Work Jack A Well Deserved Third Place on the Podium.
Three New Winners for Formula Ford in Joey Mathew and Jack and some Fantastic Racing Having be seen so Far. With Qualifying Heat 3 Up Next Can anyone Else Make that first Step onto the Podium?
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Qualifying Heat 3 Results)
In First Place taking Pole Position and the Fastest Lap was (Maxwell Esterson) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.994 and a Top Speed of 70.14mph. Fantastic Work Maxwell and a Really Solid Drive to take Pole Position.
In Second Place was (Oliver White) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.234 and a Top Speed of 69.87mph. Great Work Oliver Taking Second Place and Having a Really Good Lap on Lap Battle with Maxwell.
In Third Place was (Michel Moyers) in his Spectrum 011C with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.440 and a Top Speed of 69.64mph. Really Well Done Michel Fantastic Result and Good Luck in the Race.
Another Fantastic Set of Talented Drivers in Maxwell Oliver and Michel All looking to get that Top Spot on the Podium During the Race. Good Luck to all other Competitors too and Lets see what Happens Come Heat 3.
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 3 Race Results)
In First Place taking the Victory and The Fastest Lap was (Maxwell Esterson) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 51.243 and an Average Speed of 82.61mph. Congratulations Maxwell on a Super Victory and to stand on the Top Step of the Podium. A Truly Fast and Incredible Driver.
In Second Place was (Oliver White) in his Medina Sport JL17 with a Best Lap Time of 51.234 and an Average Speed of 82.59mph. Again Very Well Done Oliver Keeping that Second Place from Qualifying and turning it into a Race Victory. Great Work.
In Third Place was (Michel Moyers) in his Spectrum 011C with a Best Lap Time of 51.418 and an Average Speed of 82.25mph. Awesome Job Michel Great Driving and Well Done on Getting P3 In the Race.
Three Great Future Champions
of Formula Ford in Maxwell Oliver and Michel All Looking to One Day take Home that Formula Ford Festival Trophy. Keep working Hard Boys and I'm sure One Day you can All Make that Dream a Reality.
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 4 Qualifying Results)
With One Final Race and Qualifying Session of the Day who will be able to take that Last Podium Before the Day Draws to a Close and The Real Action Begins Tomorrow? Lets Go and Find Out.
In First Place Taking Pole and The Fastest Lap was (Rory Smith in his Medina JL18 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.78 and a Top Speed of 70.27mph. Amazing Job Rory Really Flying Around this Circuit and no Doubt enjoying Everything About Competitive Racing. So Great to See.
In Second Place was (Niall Murray) in his Van Diemen BD21 with a Best Lap Time of 1:01.935 and a Top Speed of 70.21mph. Incredible Driving from Niall and doing a Really good Job at Keeping that All Important Second Place Come the Race.
In Third Place was (Neil MacLennan) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 1:02.049 and a Top Speed of 70.08mph. Great Work there Neil Really Working Hard to Hang onto that Third Place and Looking Good for the Race.
Another Set of Really Quick and Confident Drivers in Rory Niall and Neil but out of the Three which One of them Will Emerge Victorious and take Home The Victory? Lets Find Out.
BRSCC Formula Ford Festival (Heat 4 Race Results)
In First Place Taking the Win was (Niall Murray) in his Van Diemen BD21 with a Best Lap Time of 50.917 and an Average Speed of 83.67mph. Congratulations Neil a Superb Victory and a Really Well Deserved Win.
In Second Place was (Neil MacLennan) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 51.331 and an Average Speed of 83.19mph. Great Work Once Again Neil Pushing Very Hard and Turning that Third Place in Qualifying into a Superb Second Place in the Race.
In Third Place was (Rory Smith) in his Medina JL18 with a Best Lap Time of 51.349 and an Average Speed of 83.03mph. Keep Working at it Rory but non the Less still a Really Well Fought out Victory for P3.
Three More Incredible Drivers in Niall Neil and Rory all Competing for the Overall Chance to become the 2021 Formula Ford Champion. Keep Working Hard and Always Remember to Never Give up Hope.
That Concludes Todays Racing and what an Incredible First Day it has been from Mazda's to Formula Fords there has been something Special for Everyone to watch.
See you all on Sunday where each of thease Incredible Formula Ford Race Car Drivers will be taking on the Grand Final and Only One of them can be Crowned the 2021 Champion. Until Then Keep Racing and Watch This Space.
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APRC Aprilia Performance Ride Control, the electronic management package including:
- ATC: Aprilia Traction Control automatically adjusts to different types of tyres, with 8 settings conveniently selectable while racing from a joystick on the left handlebar without turning down the throttle;
- AWC: Aprilia Wheelie Control with three settings;
- ALC: Aprilia Launch Control, for use on the track only, with 3 settings;
- AQS: Aprilia Quick Shift, for ultra-fast shifting without closing the throttle or using the clutch.
Dual display mode for instrument panel display: ROAD and RACE;
Aprilia RSV4 is the only production super sport bike using a narrow 65° V four-cylinder engine with unique features. Extremely compact, as slim as a twin-cylinder to fit in an ultra-compact chassis, the 65° V4 engine was and still is the epitome of Italian engineering ingenuity.
The Aprilia 65° V4 engine specifications in short:
Engine capacity: 999.6 cc
Architecture: 65° V4
Crankcase: monobloc with integrated crankcase liners
Timing system: 4 valves per cylinder (Titanium and Nymonic) operated directly by a camshaft driven by a mixed chain/gear system, lateral timing chain, central gear train
Fuel system: Electronic injection with 2 injectors per cylinder and integrated independent Ride by Wire system for each bank. Three mappings selectable from handlebar.
Antivibration countershaft
Compression ratio: 13:1
Transmission: 6-speed direct-control cassette type gearbox
Clutch: Multiplate wet clutch with mechanical slipper system
Electronic management: Magneti Marelli control unit managing ignition, injection and Ride by Wire system.
APRC system for dynamic control
The narrow V architecture translates into an engine that is incredibly compact in length, offering advantages in terms of mass centralisation and an extremely high performance chassis (short wheelbase, long swingarm).
The innovative timing system (with the chain camshaft driving only the intake camshaft, which in turn drives the exhaust camshaft via a gear) has made extremely compact heads (just 250 mm at the rear of the engine) especially in the area beneath the frame spars, which are thus much narrower than would otherwise be possible.
A countershaft dampens vibrations even more than in a 90° V engine.
The monobloc crankcase with integrated aluminium cylinder liners ensures maximum rigidity and consistent performance.
The electronic management system is another example of the 65° V4 engine's technological supremacy. Full Ride-by-Wire technology eliminates any direct connection between the throttle grip and the throttle valves, which are entirely controlled by a latest generation Marelli control unit that also controls the ignition and the 8 injectors (the 4 secondary fan pattern injectors come into play at high loads).
Each bank has a dedicated servo unit actuating its own two throttle bodies only. This means that the aperture of the throttle valves and, as a consequence, the quantity of fuel injected, can be controlled independently. This solution, applied here for the first time ever in a production bike, opens up practically infinite possibilities for power delivery control and works hand in hand with the APRC system.
The transmission has also been designed to the meet most advanced criteria to offer the maximum performance possible. To underscore the racing soul of the 65° V4 engine, it is mated to a cassette gearbox with a wet sump lubrication system (with oil in the crankcase). The wet clutch features a mechanical slipper system for optimised engine braking torque control and stability under hard braking.
The 65° V4 was one of the most advanced engines in the world at the time of its debut. The new RSV4 R APRC underwent a number of refinements and further improvements based on the world superbike racing experience with the factory bike. The new exhaust and engine mappings make for optimal power delivery. Lubrication has been improved at critical points, the countershaft runs in ball bearings rather than plain bushings and the head cooling circuit has been reviewed for optimal operating temperatures and long-term reliability.
Combustion chambers and cylinder-piston fits have also been revised for optimal engine performance. The three lowest gears are spaced closer for extra speed out of bends. The advanced exhaust butterfly valve management system improved delivery in the low rpm band and reduces emissions while preserving the engine's thrilling sound