Mount Alma Hillclimb 2012

[Martin Donnon]

Its a car lads. A pain in the butt to sort it all out, but a new opportunity to do something really special with a 35 as well

You go motor racing - expect this can happen - and factor it in. It does to everyone eventually.

Remember - no matter how fast or slow you are, safety gear can make all the difference. Personally I wont be doing that hill again without a full cage, suit, and full face helmet. Thankfully all of the safety gear in the R35 worked perfectly during the accident and allowed the driver to get out of the car before it went up. If the same had happened to my uncaged Subaru (we both cross the line at about the same speed), I wouldnt be here to write this to you. Keep it in mind, and take it seriously.

Thanks for the kind words regardless

[heslo]

The main thing is that no one got hurt. As you said it's a car, it can be replaced. Lives can not

[Madaz]

some good thoughts there Martin

looking forward to what the future brings Willall Racing

[Stageas2]

Great day!!but very devostating to see such a sexy car go up in flames good to hear that he's ok definately a punishing hill!

Edited April 1, 2012 by Stageas2

[Blue32]

What a great weekend, overshadowed by a very sobering accident involving Keir and the R35. Was relieved to hear he was ok, as Martin said showing the importance of proper safety gear on the track. It was very difficult to head up the hill immediately after this, it consumes your thoughts and makes it very hard to focus.

On a happier note - well done to Willall! Fielding 5 of the top 6 shootout then with 2 podiums to boot!! Anyone wanting supreme tuning and assistance in race prep go and see Martin and the boys!! :-)

[chef_stagea]

Na i wouldnt april fools to this extent ! As i only heard/saw threw a mates facebook i didnt want to take it too far until it was confirmed!

[Luke_ENR34]

Was a very devastating site seeing the aftermath. Makes you think that building a race car is worth it, when you can lose it so fast, but I guess that's motorsport.

All the best to kier and the willall guys.

[JETURBO]

phuc mardy thats some bad news any details on the times and speeds this was doing? hope everyones ok cause that kind of stuff shakes ya up bad

[Martin Donnon]

Its actually a normal part of racing. You want to go fast, its going to happen at some point. The skill is in minimising how much damage - YOU - get.

Like all forms of motorsport, if you arent prepared to put the car on the line, then take a second thought before proceeding to the line. Seriously, think hard about it. The damage would have been far less if there was a fire station near the incident.

[szymonsta]

glad to hear no one was hurt! that's the most important thing.

sad though, that was a really beautiful GTR.

[Martin Donnon]

glad to hear no one was hurt! that's the most important thing.

sad though, that was a really beautiful GTR.

The next one will be better

[Madaz]

I'm sure it will have wings

[Martin Donnon]

Lets hope it doesnt have wings. GTRs arent meant to fly. I can tell you that from Sundays aftermath!

[Madaz]

yeah true

[On Edge]

haha Martin Good to see you can stay positive and most importantly Glad everyone is okay.

Ill give you a buzz soon, got some things i'd like you to sort out for me on the car

[Martin Donnon]

Star of the show really was Blue32 Bartlett though....and he just may be the unofficial 1st place AWD winner overall...

He was on a different level to most all weekend

[Matty 31]

Star of the show really was Blue32 Bartlett though....and he just may be the unofficial 1st place AWD winner overall...

He was on a different level to most all weekend

That car never ceases to amaze me. Fly Boy is cool as a cucumber every time

[DC_GTST]

What was the time for Blue32

[Martin Donnon]

43.01 I believe

(Bloody Fast)

God only knows how fast he was through the top, but my Vbox at 46.0 showed 186km/h (7000rpm in 4th or nearabouts) at the line. Spooky stuff indeed.

[DC_GTST]

wow....thought people posting quicker than 49/50 were quick...