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minigolf · May 24th, 2008, 02:19 AM

Many of you will know the name Stu Jones, many of you may not know he is currently tucked away in a warm bed in Adenau, the small village inside the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Stu is there racing with the Osborne Motorsports team in a Toyota Corolla, along with Colin Osborne and Simon Evans.

I'd like to say their experience to date has been trouble free, but sadly not. They have already suffered the very late arrival of their car and in second qualifying last night their engine blew.

Check out my articles on AUSringers.com for more detail and ongoing updates.

The race starts at 11pm tonight (AEST) and finishes at 11pm Sunday.

Cheers Liam

Mike Clarke · May 24th, 2008, 07:28 AM

Thanks for the update Liam

Here's hoping Stu and the rest of the team have better luck from now on

-blacky- · May 24th, 2008, 01:33 PM

Thanks Lima for the update x 2

Good luck Mr Jones - hope you blitz it

K xx

Ant FR · May 24th, 2008, 03:34 PM

guys you could just watch it live on this link

Streaming - 36. ADAC Zurich 24h-Race

minigolf · May 25th, 2008, 12:59 AM

And live placings can be seen here:
Database - 36. ADAC Zurich 24h-Race

Stu's car is running strongly now and after starting in 205th they are hovering around 120th overall, and in the middle of their class (SP3).

minigolf · May 26th, 2008, 04:03 AM

Stu's car had brake problems which led to an accident and forced their retirement. The accident happened in the 22nd hour.

Mike Clarke · May 26th, 2008, 05:32 AM

That is tough luck, they seemed to be making good progress.

minigolf · May 26th, 2008, 07:12 AM

I just had a chat with Stu on the phone and he filled me in on all the details. He was driving when the accident happened and one of the rotors exploded and the wheel locked up and pushed him into the armco at around the same section of track that Niki Lauda had his famous accident. The impact ripped out the struts and the car had to be taken back to the pits on a flatbed. Other than pride, he was unhurt, which is good to hear.

Overall though, Stu had a great time and he said to me he has 'unfinished business' and wants to go back next year!

I'll get a full update on AUSringers later tonight.

Cheers Liam

minigolf · May 26th, 2008, 12:12 PM

Here's the latest report based on my chat with Stu this afternoon.

AUSringers.com » Osborne Motorsports - Friday-Sunday update

Mike Clarke · May 26th, 2008, 12:58 PM

Good report Liam, thanks for the update.

brett · May 28th, 2008, 12:16 PM

WOW Stu is going really well with his racing, Whish I found this thread ealier.
Congrats STU, How about convining them to race a mini for next year!!

May 24th, 2008, 02:19 AM	#1
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 05:38 PM Posts: 13,858 Offline	Stu Jones racing at the Nürburgring 24 hour this weekend Many of you will know the name Stu Jones, many of you may not know he is currently tucked away in a warm bed in Adenau, the small village inside the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Stu is there racing with the Osborne Motorsports team in a Toyota Corolla, along with Colin Osborne and Simon Evans. I'd like to say their experience to date has been trouble free, but sadly not. They have already suffered the very late arrival of their car and in second qualifying last night their engine blew. Check out my articles on AUSringers.com for more detail and ongoing updates. The race starts at 11pm tonight (AEST) and finishes at 11pm Sunday. Cheers Liam Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

May 24th, 2008, 01:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
-blacky- MCSJCW Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central Coast NSW Local Time: 05:38 PM Posts: 1,672 Offline	Thanks Lima for the update x 2 Good luck Mr Jones - hope you blitz it K xx - Blacky - 2003 MCS JCW Trouble Maker

May 25th, 2008, 12:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 05:38 PM Posts: 13,858 Offline	And live placings can be seen here: Database - 36. ADAC Zurich 24h-Race Stu's car is running strongly now and after starting in 205th they are hovering around 120th overall, and in the middle of their class (SP3). Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

May 26th, 2008, 04:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 05:38 PM Posts: 13,858 Offline	Stu's car had brake problems which led to an accident and forced their retirement. The accident happened in the 22nd hour. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

May 26th, 2008, 07:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 05:38 PM Posts: 13,858 Offline	I just had a chat with Stu on the phone and he filled me in on all the details. He was driving when the accident happened and one of the rotors exploded and the wheel locked up and pushed him into the armco at around the same section of track that Niki Lauda had his famous accident. The impact ripped out the struts and the car had to be taken back to the pits on a flatbed. Other than pride, he was unhurt, which is good to hear. Overall though, Stu had a great time and he said to me he has 'unfinished business' and wants to go back next year! I'll get a full update on AUSringers later tonight. Cheers Liam Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

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May 24th, 2008, 07:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mike Clarke You are number 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perth WA Local Time: 03:38 PM Posts: 5,077 Online	Thanks for the update Liam Here's hoping Stu and the rest of the team have better luck from now on

May 24th, 2008, 03:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ant FR MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 06:38 AM Posts: 1,930 Offline	guys you could just watch it live on this link Streaming - 36. ADAC Zurich 24h-Race

May 26th, 2008, 05:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mike Clarke You are number 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perth WA Local Time: 03:38 PM Posts: 5,077 Online	That is tough luck, they seemed to be making good progress.

May 26th, 2008, 12:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 05:38 PM Posts: 13,858 Offline	Here's the latest report based on my chat with Stu this afternoon. AUSringers.com » Osborne Motorsports - Friday-Sunday update Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

May 26th, 2008, 12:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mike Clarke You are number 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perth WA Local Time: 03:38 PM Posts: 5,077 Online	Good report Liam, thanks for the update.

May 28th, 2008, 12:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 04:38 PM Posts: 2,391 Offline	WOW Stu is going really well with his racing, Whish I found this thread ealier. Congrats STU, How about convining them to race a mini for next year!! 1968 Mk1 Morris Cooper S 1310cc Downton Lake Green - White 1974 Leyland Mini 1098c Country Cream 2008 MINI Cooper S Chilli Pepper White - Black Roof

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