A race car is born!!!!

[Vlad the Impaler]

For reasons I cannot fathom, my NTL version of Discovery Channel seems to bear no relationship to what is actually on the box. Now, as many of you know, the latest Mark Evans’ saga “A race car is born” is about to hit the airwaves and Mrs Impaler is Mark’s numero uno fan. Does anyone know when it’s on and what version of Discovery Channel it is on.

And yes I have tried to contact NTL and you can never get through to them.

Mrs Impaler is sharpening the stakes as I type so please help otherwise my screams will disturb the neighbours and put the dog off its food again.

[westy]

I just saw the advert it said it's on discovery home and leisure

Mrs W (couldn't be   'd to log out and log in as self)

[Taurus]

Discovery Home and Leisure

Channel 134

First five parts are on 24th September starting at 10pm and they are 30 mins each part

next shows are 1st October and 8th October don't know the times yet.

[Vlad the Impaler]

Thanks, I can tell Mrs Impaler to turn the boiling oil off then.

[davew]

Got this off the home & leisure website. http://www.discoveryeurope2.com/racing_car/

It is supposed to be racing car day on friday 27th showing all 15 episodes back to back but could not find it advertised anywhere

Episode 1 - 24th September at 90pm (repeated 5th October at 80pm)

Mark Evans embarks on building another dream project from scratch - his new challenge is to build a Westfield sports car and compete in it at racing events. Before the nuts and bolts action can begin, Mark has to prepare his workshop and unpack the car kit.

Episode 2 - 24th September at 9:30pm (repeated 5th October at 8:30pm)

The challenge to build a multi-purpose car adaptable to different types of motor sport has been established. Mark begins by visiting the Westfield Factory where the car kit is manufactured, before embarking on the initial stages of construction.

Episode 3 - 24th September at 100pm (repeated 5th October at 90pm)

Mark continues with the building of the Westfield sports car, installing the drive shafts, fuel tank and upper steering column.

Episode 4 - 24th September at 10:30pm (repeated 5th October at 9:30pm)

Mark installs the engine, propshaft, starter motor and gear lever of his Westfield sports car.

Episode 5 - 24th September at 110pm (repeated 5th October at 100pm)

Mark Evans continues his challenge to build a Westfield sports car from scratch. As well as building the dashboard, he also installs the instruments with some help from Mike Topp from the 750 Motor Club.

Episode 6 - 1st October at 90pm (repeated 12th October at 80pm)

Mark continues working on his self-build project. In this episode, he concentrates on the chassis of the car and finds out about the manufacture of fibreglass and carbon fibre.

Episode 7 - 1st October at 9:30pm (repeated 12th October at 8:30pm)

The focus of the work is turning towards the interior of the car. Mark gets to grips with the choice of seats for the Westfield.

Episode 8 - 1st October at 100pm (repeated 12th October at 90pm)

Mark is still getting to grips with the Westfield's interior, focusing on everything from door lining trimming to lights and dashboard finish. Kitting a car out for racing is not as straightforward as it seems!

Episode 9 - 1st October at 10:30pm (repeated 12th October at 9:30pm)

The finishing touches are made to Mark's creation, as he prepares for the Single Vehicle Approval Test.

Episode 10 - 1st October at 110pm (repeated 12th October at 100pm)

The Westfield racing car is now built and Mark can concentrate on the next challenge: racing his car. Will the Westfield be up to the job of competing seriously - and will Mark's driving skills stand the pressure?

Episode 11 - 8th October at 90pm (repeated 19th October at 80pm)

Mark now has the opportunity to test drive his creation and takes part in a driving masterclass.

Episode 12 - 8th October at 9:30pm (repeated 19th October at 8:30pm)

A hill climb at Guarston Down, Salisbury, presents Mark's with his first opportunity to race his hand built Westfield against the clock.

Episode 13 - 8th October at 100pm (repeated 19th October at 90pm)

Mark attends a track day at Donnington and gains his first racing experience in the Westfield.

Episode 14 - 8th October at 10:30pm (repeated 19th October at 9:30pm)

The focus of the action shifts to France, where Mark takes part in practice laps and then qualifies for a circuit race. He also goes behind the scenes and investigates the build up and preparation to this race.

Episode 15 - 8th October at 110pm (repeated 19th October at 100pm)

The culmination of Mark's challenge is the Circuit Race in France - see how he performs as he puts his creation to the test.