Countryman Racer!

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su_mark
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Countryman Racer!

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It's been a busy winter....... :o

More info/pics to follow when feet are touching the ground. Catch it at Goodwood 77MM!
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That is the Dogs Mark !, look forward to hearing more
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Very nice, and something different to the norm
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I saw some build photos on Owens FB page,very impressive and the cage is a worth of art and I really like the fuel cell treatment on the boot floor.
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Now that is an ace looking racer, looking forward to seeing some detail photographs.
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That is really cool, really really cool, love it, it makes the Volvo T5R Estate racers in nugget yellow look boring!
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Sexy Car! 8-)
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That is awesome.

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Fantastic!
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She's better than I ever imagined.

Massive congratulations to Mark, Endaf, Nick, et al for building Splinter so much better than I could have.
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LWB advantage at Goodwood,can’t wait to see it race :)
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I wonder does it come in much over weight. Looks lovely!
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Love the Racing Wing Mirrors :)
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Feet never did touch the ground!

If you didn't catch it, the Spa Six Hour story is here...

https://youtu.be/5_46T_5XKNY

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That's fantastic...what a result!
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Thanks for the post a great video :D
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What fun! And an amazing achievement 8-)
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Another great posting Mark.

Thank you for sharing.
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What a great story and what a great Car!

I was very pleased to have a look at the car at Goodwood!

Well done!
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