NightOwl

I reckoned 4000 would get you a decent motor ready to race (e.g. Pete Simpson's car up for sale at 3 grand recently) plus a decent load of spares for a season. Talking of the Cowdie track, if there's any truth in the rumours about Tesco building over Central park and stockies moving to a new, purpose built track, I reckon this will be a good thing as we'll get the chance to get a decent 'racing' track with 'proper' stock car racing.

G.M. Photos has set up a mini web-site with info on all Scottish stock car tracks ever run. Makes fascinating reading. Well worth a look. Find it here

Ok Mr. Wilkie....my reply! I agree I can only go on race reports on the 1300's as I haven't seen a single race down South, but there just doesn't seem to be the same downturn with the little uns' as with the 2ltrs. As a spectator at Cowdie, there just isn't the same magic as there used to be in the loons. Granted, there aren't as many characters in the sport as there used to be. The likes of Messers Burgoyne or Maxwell would always liven a race up. Biff Honeyman was entertaining but then he went and got himself banned. Of course there is the argument as to whether it is the Cowdie track that is the problem, but that's another story. Now, talking as a would be racer, I now have funds to buy a race car (courtesey of Nationwide critical illness insurance! ) but I've decided I don't want to pay for the privelage of getting hurt, and I think the 'loons are just too fast. I don't want to spend about four grand (which you would need if you wanted to keep up) to be rattled against the wall, do x amount of pounds worth of damage, and have to cry off work on Monday. Pro-stox was a possibility, but it's a bit too banger like for me. If there was a cheap contact formula introduced that gave a bit of contact fun, without too much speed, risk of injury or big repair bills, I'd be tempted. Yes, the 2ltr test was done at the end of season, but we'll still be watching the fast processions in 2005. Give the 1300's a go I say....but watch who scrutineers them!!

That's the one. Cheers Pete.

Yup, have to agree. Spedeworth seems to be doing fine with theirs, and you see ex red tops for sale for about a grand. I know 1300's didn't really work at Cowdie in the 80's (whatever happened to Fraser Manson??), but I think introducing them now would mean a huge influx of new drivers and pro-stock drivers. I'd be tempted.

Whilst we're on the subject of formatting, I've had to format again and have now got the problem of the messenger pop ups coming up. I know there's an easy fix, but I can't remember it. Anyone oblige? Btw, had to format because a virus wasn't letting me get the updates for my Norton and eventually rendered it useless. Tried loading AVG, which loaded ok but couldn't get the updates there either. Seems to be ok after the format thankfully.

Thanks for the replies lads. Bought Toca 2 today and it certainly is fun. Can't get used to a pad though, as i do all my UK-Dirt racing with wheel and pedals. Thumb is b****y sore now! Think I'll look up the cheats as it p****s me off having to get so much winnings before you can proceed. I want to try everything now! Might buy Colin McRae 2005 and then wait for Gran Turismo 4. Highly addictive though. Wife and bairn still waiting patiently to see their new DVD's as I hog the telly all the time!

Having received a PS2 from Santa Claus, but unfortunately with some pretty naff games, I'm going shopping for some decent ones. Any that anyone can recommend? I go for realism rather than the likes of Grand Theft etc. Circuit, rally, anything racing really is what I'm looking for and is pretty realistic. Oh, and any recommendations for wheels and pedals as well please. I've got the Thrustmaster Ferrari thingy for the PC, which is great. Don't know if they do the same for PS2. Thanks.