gregh Posted September 24, 2002 Share Posted September 24, 2002 Discovery Home and Leisure channel, running from 9pm until 11pm. A Racing Car is Born Mark's challenge this time is to build a Westfield sports car, and compete in racing events across the UK. Former Chief Development Test Engineer for Jaguar Ian Forrest gets Mark in the driving seat and ready to battle it out on the track at the Gurston Down Hillclimb, a track day at Donnington Park and a test day at Rockingham. Mark even braves French drivers when he takes his prized creation to a race weekend in Northern France. A Racing Car Is Born really gets under the bonnet of budget motor sport. 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. On TV Page 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. regards, greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananaman Posted September 24, 2002 Share Posted September 24, 2002 Greg Isn't the whole thing being shown on one day 27th Sept? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregh Posted September 24, 2002 Author Share Posted September 24, 2002 That's what I thought Andy, but my schedules don't show it at all on the 27th!! Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duck Posted September 24, 2002 Share Posted September 24, 2002 Pub! Teley! Pub! Teley! Pub! Teley! its close call got it, cans of beer and teley cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananaman Posted September 24, 2002 Share Posted September 24, 2002 That's what I thought Andy, but my schedules don't show it at all on the 27th!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterg Posted September 24, 2002 Share Posted September 24, 2002 and if you're really lucky, you might see me lined up behind him at the Gurston Down hillclimb in Episode 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob iles Posted September 26, 2002 Share Posted September 26, 2002 Can anyone out there confirm ,when all 15 episodes are being shown.(please) As it states on my flyer from donnington,its tommorow.? Need to know as my mates going to tape it , cheers rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyFerrino Posted September 26, 2002 Share Posted September 26, 2002 Same here - I'd like to tape all 15 episodes, but none of the listings seem to say it's on at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Woolf Posted September 26, 2002 Share Posted September 26, 2002 just checked my sky listings for discovery h&l on the tv, according to that its NOT on fri,sat,sun. I`d be surprised if they showed it all in one go before they`ve finished the series on a tuesday night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juansolo Posted September 27, 2002 Share Posted September 27, 2002 There seems to be a contingent of lurking lawyers in Westfield fleeces. Are these the fabled MIB? Is the black helecopter circling above? /cynic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMoss Posted October 6, 2002 Share Posted October 6, 2002 I am enjoying this - good to see a westy on TV..... however All the alloy panels fitted, all the brake pipes on, wiring loom done, all the holes in the bodywork ready to take the fittings, nice locating lugs for the scuttle ( yep mine ain't got those ), b*gger all measuring marking out and thinking ..... the joys of having a bloke from the factory there to give you hand when you need it ( and the magic way things appear on the car between episodes), a fork lift truck to get it off the stands ... etc etc ... Guess that's why his took 8 days and mine has taken three years and counting Be warned if you are inspired to build one it ain't as easy as it looks, and you won't necessary get the same bits as on TV even from the factory. Still doing it all yourself including finding the parts from other than the factory where you can is all part of the fun ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Elworthy Posted October 6, 2002 Share Posted October 6, 2002 When they announced it as a 15 part series about building a Westy, I assumed the "15 parts" applied to the programme not the car itself Beats me why they didn't help him even more by supplying him a tank with Petrol already in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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