Title: Ginetta G50 & Tom Dunstan
Post by: Bobblehat on December 03, 2007, 12:54:17 pm
As Bob U asked, and sorry for taking time to reply
Tom has had a very quite year this year, down to budget. We did have a run in a BMW M3 in a Britcar round, Tom qulifing 4.5 seconds quicker than the owner, but the motor overheated in the race so a DNF. Plus there was a bit of karting and entering Robin 's scooby in the Scooby Shoot Out were Tom came 13th out 49, most of the compition were ex rally cars and striped out 700bhp monsters, Tom's car had leather aircon and sat nav - but we did remove the spare wheel and the CDs!
2008 is looking far more promising. Tom should be driving a Ginetta G50 in the G50 Cup for Team GCR.
Team GCR is a new team set up by some time poster Norbert (Robin) and a few other backers. The G50 Cup is to support the British GT/F3 Championship, there should be a grid of at least 26 cars building up to 36. With only around 850Kg and a 300hp motor (Ford V6) it should be good fast close racing. Also this is the 50th annversary of the Ginneta Car Company, so there should be quite a buzz in the padock.
The exciting bit is that Team GCR car will be built to GT4 spec, which meens we are able to race in some of the classic 24hrs, so look out Spa!
I will keep you informed about the team and Tom's progress. If you are at any of the meatings look out for a dark green G50 with a an Orange stripe, please drop by and say hi, you might get a coffee.
Also if you know of anybody who may be intrested in getting involved, I am talking sponsership, please get in touch
Bobblehat
Tom has had a very quite year this year, down to budget. We did have a run in a BMW M3 in a Britcar round, Tom qulifing 4.5 seconds quicker than the owner, but the motor overheated in the race so a DNF. Plus there was a bit of karting and entering Robin 's scooby in the Scooby Shoot Out were Tom came 13th out 49, most of the compition were ex rally cars and striped out 700bhp monsters, Tom's car had leather aircon and sat nav - but we did remove the spare wheel and the CDs!
2008 is looking far more promising. Tom should be driving a Ginetta G50 in the G50 Cup for Team GCR.
Team GCR is a new team set up by some time poster Norbert (Robin) and a few other backers. The G50 Cup is to support the British GT/F3 Championship, there should be a grid of at least 26 cars building up to 36. With only around 850Kg and a 300hp motor (Ford V6) it should be good fast close racing. Also this is the 50th annversary of the Ginneta Car Company, so there should be quite a buzz in the padock.
The exciting bit is that Team GCR car will be built to GT4 spec, which meens we are able to race in some of the classic 24hrs, so look out Spa!
I will keep you informed about the team and Tom's progress. If you are at any of the meatings look out for a dark green G50 with a an Orange stripe, please drop by and say hi, you might get a coffee.
Also if you know of anybody who may be intrested in getting involved, I am talking sponsership, please get in touch
Bobblehat
Title: Re: Ginetta G50 & Tom Dunstan
Post by: Paddy_NL on December 03, 2007, 02:20:42 pm
That's great news for Tom! Wishing him best of luck for the season, and send him my regards :D
ps. front of the car in the pic has got his name spelled wrong ;)
ps. front of the car in the pic has got his name spelled wrong ;)
Title: Re: Ginetta G50 & Tom Dunstan
Post by: Bobblehat on December 03, 2007, 02:42:21 pm
That took a bit of looking for! Nice one Paddy ::)
You will have to send us a DfH sticker for the orange stripe :D
Bobblehat
You will have to send us a DfH sticker for the orange stripe :D
Bobblehat
Title: Re: Ginetta G50 & Tom Dunstan
Post by: Paddy_NL on December 03, 2007, 04:12:10 pm
That took a bit of looking for! Nice one Paddy ::)
;D
Will send a sticker, no problem. Address and sticker size via PM please ;)
Title: Re: Ginetta G50 & Tom Dunstan
Post by: Piglet on December 03, 2007, 07:32:17 pm
That's goodnews Bob, we're running the first F3/GT round at Oulton at Easter again so we'll see you there I imagine?
Title: Re: Ginetta G50 & Tom Dunstan
Post by: Canada Phil on December 04, 2007, 04:41:18 am
Hi Bobblehat,
God looking car. All the best to Tom for 2008.
Phil
God looking car. All the best to Tom for 2008.
Phil
Title: Re: Ginetta G50 & Tom Dunstan
Post by: Doris on June 30, 2008, 10:25:11 am
For those of you who are interested ...
Tom got his first podium finish yesterday coming third in the second race at Thruxton.
Oh, and it was his 18th birthday as well so the champagne must have tasted very sweet.
Dx
Tom got his first podium finish yesterday coming third in the second race at Thruxton.
Oh, and it was his 18th birthday as well so the champagne must have tasted very sweet.
Dx
Title: Re: Ginetta G50 & Tom Dunstan
Post by: Bob U on June 30, 2008, 10:32:21 am
Good on ya Tom. The first of many I hope.
Title: Re: Ginetta G50 & Tom Dunstan
Post by: Lawnmower Man on June 30, 2008, 10:36:35 am
Great News. Well done tom.
t.
t.
Title: Re: Ginetta G50 & Tom Dunstan
Post by: Bobblehat on June 30, 2008, 11:47:00 am
You beet me to that Doris ;D
A very happy and emotional Tom on Sunday, he beat a Le Mans winner too!!
I will get Keith/Robin or even Tom to post up a little report, as I was at Brooklands with Robins Bora, and missed it :'( (not that driving an 1970's Italian Supercar was a real hardship, but I know were I would of rather been)
Bobblehat
A very happy and emotional Tom on Sunday, he beat a Le Mans winner too!!
I will get Keith/Robin or even Tom to post up a little report, as I was at Brooklands with Robins Bora, and missed it :'( (not that driving an 1970's Italian Supercar was a real hardship, but I know were I would of rather been)
Bobblehat
Title: Re: Ginetta G50 & Tom Dunstan
Post by: termietermite on June 30, 2008, 12:56:49 pm
Great stuff, Tom. Well done.
btw, Bobblehat - I don't seem to get Tom's newsletter any more for some reason.
btw, Bobblehat - I don't seem to get Tom's newsletter any more for some reason.
Title: Re: Ginetta G50 & Tom Dunstan
Post by: Bobblehat on July 15, 2008, 11:05:14 am
Done it again!!!! ;D
Tom finished 2nd in the first race on the Brands Hatch GP, and grabbed a 4th in the 2nd race.
Now in 4th place in the championship.
Next round Silverstone, I understand that we have hospitallity if anyone is intrested
Bobblehat
Tom finished 2nd in the first race on the Brands Hatch GP, and grabbed a 4th in the 2nd race.
Now in 4th place in the championship.
Next round Silverstone, I understand that we have hospitallity if anyone is intrested
Bobblehat
Title: Re: Ginetta G50 & Tom Dunstan
Post by: Brad Zarse on July 16, 2008, 07:46:30 pm
Good work Tom - sounds like things are really starting to happen for you now....
Le-Mans 2010?? ;D Don't forget your favourite promotional photographer when the passes to the hawiaan tropic tent arrive now will ya? ;D
Le-Mans 2010?? ;D Don't forget your favourite promotional photographer when the passes to the hawiaan tropic tent arrive now will ya? ;D
Title: Re: Ginetta G50 & Tom Dunstan
Post by: Jules G on July 29, 2008, 10:29:23 pm
Nice to see Tom getting coverage on sky sports this evening with the Ginneta show from Brands, shame they only showed the second race
Title: Re: Ginetta G50 & Tom Dunstan
Post by: Bobblehat on October 14, 2008, 10:30:29 am
Hi there
Well that is a season over, for Team GCR and Tom.
Tom finished 5th in the championship - his first season in sportscars and only his 2nd full season in car racing.
Finished off in fine style, fastest lap in the first race and with a podium in the final race at Donnington. ;D
Putting plans together for next year - another crack at the G50 cup, on the BTCC package, or GT4 - so if you could all have a look down the back of the sofa for any loose change!! :D
Many thanks to all of you fellow CA'ers you have come along and supported Tom over the last year.
Bobblehat
Well that is a season over, for Team GCR and Tom.
Tom finished 5th in the championship - his first season in sportscars and only his 2nd full season in car racing.
Finished off in fine style, fastest lap in the first race and with a podium in the final race at Donnington. ;D
Putting plans together for next year - another crack at the G50 cup, on the BTCC package, or GT4 - so if you could all have a look down the back of the sofa for any loose change!! :D
Many thanks to all of you fellow CA'ers you have come along and supported Tom over the last year.
Bobblehat
Title: Re: Ginetta G50 & Tom Dunstan
Post by: Doris on October 14, 2008, 02:02:50 pm
Bob,
Whatever plans come together for next year you must let us know.
It was great to see Tom drive in the sun at Donington on Sunday. His move at the first corner shall stay in my memory for a very long time.
Great to see him on the podium, and to get covered in champagne. ;D
Just sad I had to leave so soon after the race and couldn't stay for the full celebrations and debrief.
Dx
Whatever plans come together for next year you must let us know.
It was great to see Tom drive in the sun at Donington on Sunday. His move at the first corner shall stay in my memory for a very long time.
Great to see him on the podium, and to get covered in champagne. ;D
Just sad I had to leave so soon after the race and couldn't stay for the full celebrations and debrief.
Dx
Title: Re: Ginetta G50 & Tom Dunstan
Post by: Bobblehat on October 14, 2008, 02:20:49 pm
Doris
It was an stunning move wasnt it, 6th to 2nd on Redgate was just :o
The look on Uncle Bob's (Tom's FBMW mechanic) was incredable, as was yours!!!
I hope they got that on the telly
Bobblehat
It was an stunning move wasnt it, 6th to 2nd on Redgate was just :o
The look on Uncle Bob's (Tom's FBMW mechanic) was incredable, as was yours!!!
I hope they got that on the telly
Bobblehat
