Trackday at Rockingham anyone?

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Carsreunited · #1 Post by **Carsreunited** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 9:39 pm

Picking up from the Bon Voyage thread in GC where I have promised Graeme a decent drive of my 'no excuses, it will be sorted' racecar. 
 
I've had a look at the available dates in July and this one is about the best. It's not cheap but unfortunately for me, the cheap ones at Keevil etc don't allow competition vehicles. Castle Combes noise regs are too stringent for me so its Rockingham or nothing unfortunately. 
 
Details can be found here <a href="http://bookatrack.com/">bookatrack.com/</a> 
 
The good news is that it is a Sunday (30th July) so will make life easier in not having to lose a days wages or Holiday. The price is £199 for a full day OPEN PIT LANE. That price includes a 2nd driver so if you are really cheeky, you could go halfs with a mate in the same car. As far as I can tell, you can have an unlimited amount of passengers so if anyone is interested in turning up just for a passenger ride with myself or Graeme driving then feel free. 
 
Rockingham is right on my doorstep but I know its a bit of a trek for you SW guys. 
 
So, who can we see? I know Graeme is up for it. I reckon Martin might, maybe Darren, Phil (please let the AJP be done by then!), Lewis? 
 
If I get the thumbs up from you Graeme I'll book it regardless. 
 
Scott 
 

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LewisK · #2 Post by **LewisK** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 9:45 pm

Sounds like great fun, real redliner Rockingham. 
 
I would like to go to this, yes. End of July...yes, should have the motor suitable enough by then. Might find someone else to come drive with me <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smile.gif ALT=":)"> 
 
Going to the 'ring in it this summer as well...and rolling roads, and the 'pod a few times......Ewww gawd! I can feel an engine rebuild/transplant coming on <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/roll.gif ALT=":rollin">

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Carsreunited · #3 Post by **Carsreunited** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 9:57 pm

Thought you might. 
 
The ring? Bloody hell mate, you don't do things by halves do you! You will have to get a camera mounted (knowing your penchant for pics and video you probably have already!). Would love to see a dolly going around there. 
 
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SprintV8 · #4 Post by **SprintV8** » Tue May 02, 2006 12:35 am

Doubtfull 
 
Still got shedload's to do. 
Engine isn't even built up as yet Wrong Head gasket's from TVR which has screwed this up a bit. 
Got all the casing's bolted together to give me some idea of how she's gonna sit in there. 
Could be Inlet's thru the bonnet Tuscan Race Style?. 
Subframe also need's a far chuck taken out and then restrenghten back up. 
 
But I'll try and be there.

1980 Dolomite SprintV8 (Soon to be shoehorned with a 360bhp of TVR AJP V8 Pumping Alloy !) 
2002 Citroen Xsara 2.0 HDi Estate.... Part's delivery Vehicle. 
They laugh at me because I am different. I laugh at them because they are all the same!) 
 
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2F45T4U · #5 Post by **2F45T4U** » Tue May 02, 2006 1:05 pm

Well I gotta put my car away for a year or two shortly after that so I deffinatly want to do a track day before hand <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D"> 
 
 
I'll be good, honest <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/tongue.gif ALT=":p">

MaddMart · #6 Post by **MaddMart** » Tue May 02, 2006 1:15 pm

Port Talbot to Rockingham...nearly 200 miles! Will your car make it that far, not forgetting you need to get back, aswell as going round the track a few times. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/roll.gif ALT=":rollin">

Martin 
 
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2F45T4U · #7 Post by **2F45T4U** » Tue May 02, 2006 4:11 pm

I was going to say something similar about Lewis tackling the Nurburgring <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"> 
 
 
I guess I could lug the spare TR7 engine with me just incase <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D">

LewisK · #8 Post by **LewisK** » Tue May 02, 2006 4:13 pm

No worries <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=";)"> She'll be well sorted come then!

Carsreunited · #9 Post by **Carsreunited** » Tue May 02, 2006 7:17 pm

It's good to see some new blood interested. If you have never been to Rockingham, it's actually better than you might think. Cars get some serious speed up before negotiating Turn 1. It will work the car very hard so make sure everything is up to it. Fresh brake fluid would be a good start. 
 
So, Graham, shall I book it or do I have to twist your arm more for a free drive of my car!!<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/eek.gif ALT=":eek">

SMIFTER · #10 Post by **SMIFTER** » Tue May 02, 2006 10:04 pm

Sorry Scott, caught me napping. 
 
Er, um, let me think about it? 30th July, week after wifes birthday so OK there, no holidays booked, Sunday so no holiday to book..... 
 
YEAH! TOO CHUFFING RIGHT! BRING IT ON! 
 
[bites arm clean off at the joint!]

Carsreunited · #11 Post by **Carsreunited** » Wed May 03, 2006 1:15 pm

Excellent. It's booked. Attendees so far. 
 
Scott Gelsthorpe 
Graeme Smith Kettering Yellow Triumph Dolomite Sprint (180+bhp) 
Martin Tiffany Pontefract Red Toyota MR2 (168bhp) 
Paul Steele Pontefract Yellow Radical SR3 Supersport (252bhp) 
Andrew Beamish 
Richard Beamish Sutton Coldfield Yellow Westfield Sport Carbon (150bhp) 
Peter Hawkins Ely Silver S1 Elise 135 (135bhp) 
 
Provisional Bookings 
Justin Yates Glossop Westfield Turbo (300bhp) 
Marc Cartwright Sleaford New Aluminium Lotus Exige (190bhp) 
Stuart Wilcock 
Colin Willey Swanley Red Tiger Cat E1 (135bhp) 
Sarah Stocker 
TBC Aylesbury Blue Mazda MX5 (130bhp) 
Peter Aikens Tamworth TBA 
Peter Aikens 
Mike Aikens Tamworth Silver Caterham CSR260 (260bhp) 
Robin Hines Hook Red Peugeot 205 GTI (130bhp)

2F45T4U · #12 Post by **2F45T4U** » Wed May 10, 2006 3:31 pm

I'm well up for this. 
 
I'd have a maximum of about 115hp at the time but it's the drivers skill that counts at the end of the day <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol">

SMIFTER · #13 Post by **SMIFTER** » Wed May 10, 2006 5:40 pm

<blockquote>Quote:<hr>I'd have a maximum of about 115hp at the time but it's the drivers skill that counts at the end of the day<hr></blockquote> 
 
I was going to make some comment about crashing into garages and old ladies but that would just be too easy<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=";)">

SprintV8 · #14 Post by **SprintV8** » Thu May 11, 2006 6:07 am

I was going to make some comment about crashing into garages and old ladies but that would just be too easy 
 
 
Let me. 

1980 Dolomite SprintV8 (Soon to be shoehorned with a 360bhp of TVR AJP V8 Pumping Alloy !) 
2002 Citroen Xsara 2.0 HDi Estate.... Part's delivery Vehicle. 
They laugh at me because I am different. I laugh at them because they are all the same!) 
 
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LewisK · #15 Post by **LewisK** » Thu May 11, 2006 12:35 pm

Anyone got any suggestions for decent tyres for me to use on Sprint-sized wheels? 
 
Everyone seems to have their own opinion on tyres, with some saying the same brand are terrible, then the other people saying that they're fantastic. 
 
I just need something that's good for, well, everything really <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/roll.gif ALT=":rollin"> 
 
First thing that's going to happen when I get back is the distributor is going - got all the parts I need for Megajolt distributorless ignition, so should be an interesting experiment. The carbs will be staying for a while, then alternatives will be hunted down. Have to make myself happy with the car as is first, before I start hacking it about even more <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smile.gif ALT=":)">

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