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Just incase you have missed all the ND talk, this years National day will be held at Mallory Park in Leicestershire on Saturday 27th September.
This year it is effectively a three day event for club members with camping on Friday and Saturday night, National Day with track time on Saturday, then on Sunday there is an event organised by the British racing and sports car club www.brscc.co.uk (http://www.brscc.co.uk)
This is all the up to date information that I have available. This also includes the answers to all the things I was asked on the boards.
Car Boot Sale
After a few requests we are setting aside an area for a car boot sale, this will be an excellent opportunity for you to get rid of your unwanted parts then this is the time to do it. The area will be sign posted and there is no charge to for you to do this. To make it fair for sellers and so they can enjoy the full day, the car boot sale will be from 11:00-13:00.
Track Driver Information
Helmets are required but you CANNOT hire them on the day, this is the site that I got my crash helmet from at a very reasonable price. They are fully road legal with all the required safety stickers. Ghost bikes (http://www.ghostbikes.com/scp/HELMETS/Nitro-Full-Face-Helmets.html)
All Road tires are fine to use on Mallory circuit but if you use slicks a minimum of a half roll cage is required.
Noise limit on the day will be 98db, I am unsure of how strict they will be with this.
Track tickets are per person and cannot be shared with friends!
Please see the schedule for when you need to be there for your briefing and also when track time starts.
Track time is still available but time is running out to buy tickets in advanced.
Tickets sale CUT OFF is Wednesday 17th for the advance prices.
Show and Shine
We will be having show and shine and as usual for club members only, there will be a dedicated area to display your car. To be included in the show and shine competition all you have to do is park in this area. This year winners will have an additional prize, as well as a trophy if you are the successful winner of a category then you will be included in the 2009 RTOC calendar (available December 2008). This opportunity is an added incentive to get your car picture perfect.
Traders
Traders (general)
We have full use of all 14 (2.8m x 7m) garages in the pit area, so the club is offering traders an incentive package. The package will include entry tickets for their staff and the use of a garage.
Traders (Tuners)
Tuners we are giving them a slightly better package on the above offer. As they are tuners, they should be showing potential customers what their car can do on track. Therefore, we are giving them one track pass in addition to the entry passes and garage.
The only reason tuners are getting a track pass and not normal traders is Body shops, interior trimmers etc can show the quality of their work by looking at the car, they do not need to show the performance of their cars on track.
If you are a trader and are interested in one of the above packages then please email or call me.
Camping
For club members and their friends they can camp inside the circuit on the Friday and Saturday night. You must buy a weekend ticket to get your camping pass. Please remember your friends WILL also require a weekend camping ticket even if they are sharing your tent.
Entry to the campsite will be from 5pm till late on the Friday.
Camping tickets include entry to the British racing and sports car club www.brscc .co.uk (http://www.brscc.co.uk/) event on the Sunday. This event would be £12 on the gate but we are getting them at the advance price of £8, which is included in a camping weekend ticket.
Schedule for the day
7:00 = Gates open
8:15 = Track briefing’s start (for everyone)
9:00 = Track time begins (club members)
12:00 = 1 hour lunch break ontrack
12:05 = Show and shine judging starts
13:00 = Track re-opens (club members)
15:00 = Track closes for club members and opens for non-members
16:00 = AGM
17:00 = Track close
Directions & Mallory Information
Can be found at this LINK (http://www.mallorypark.co.uk/)
Club members tickets
Day Ticket (http://rtocshop.simplewaysolutions.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=22&products_id=68): £13 in advance and £15 on the gate
Weekend with Camping Ticket (http://rtocshop.simplewaysolutions.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=22&products_id=69): £21 in advance and £23 OTG
Track day & Entry Ticket (http://rtocshop.simplewaysolutions.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=22&products_id=70): £43 in advance and £45 OTG
Weekend, camping & Track (http://rtocshop.simplewaysolutions.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=22&products_id=71): £51 in advance and £53 OTG
Non Club members tickets
Day Ticket: (http://rtocshop.simplewaysolutions.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=22&products_id=68) £13 in advance and £15 on the gate
Track Ticket & Entry: (http://rtocshop.simplewaysolutions.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=22&products_id=74) £45 (15:00-17:00) these will be sold in advance through the invited clubs.
All advanced ticket sales include a ND 08 window sticker!!
Under 16’s free when accompanied by a paying adult.
OTG = On the gate.
Regards
Chris Miller
Club Chairman
the-chairman@rtoc.org (the-chairman@rtoc.org)
Some info has been added to the BRSCC website for the Sunday event, this includes........
Mighty Mini Championship
Super Mighty Min Championship
Motor lawyers Porsche 924 Championship (Double Header)
BRSCC LMA Euro Saloon & Sports Car Championship
VSR Series (Double Header) </STRONG>
Keep looking at this link for more updates.
http://www.brscc.co.uk/calendar/79.html
Chris:D
mr bean aka pete
15-09-2008, 22:25
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Is it ok to take passengers in the car or will they need track tickets too ?
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Is it ok to take passengers in the car or will they need track tickets too ?
passengers can be signed on the day, they will be issued a different coloured wrist band to drivers.
Chris:)
Adey aka Ewok
16-09-2008, 07:20
will the wristband thing be like most other tracks where as a drivers wristband allows you to go as passanger in other cars?
will the wristband thing be like most other tracks where as a drivers wristband allows you to go as passanger in other cars?
I am not sure on that one but if the norm then possibly.
Probably best to ask in the morning, when you are getting your driver briefing.
chris:)
car.crash
17-09-2008, 18:30
what is the latest we can arrive on friday?
im coming up from london and there will no doubt be solid traffic in the evening.
EmmaB510
17-09-2008, 19:45
What time are you leaving? and roughly how long do you expect to take? the gates will be open until late :)
car.crash
17-09-2008, 19:54
im hoping to be on route by 7pm. i expect to be there before 10 pm, but you never know if your going to break down etc.
what are we regarding as late? midnight
You will be fine to get in at that time mate:)
car.crash
17-09-2008, 22:06
cool, didnt fancy sleeping at the gates. :)
You will be fine to get in at that time mate:)
Cool, i'm gonna find a nice local pub to have dinner and a couple of pints on the Friday. Don't wanna go too mad on the ale before the trackday :) :coffee:
warpspeed
18-09-2008, 12:31
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Cool, i'm gonna find a nice local pub to have dinner and a couple of pints on the Friday. Don't wanna go too mad on the ale before the trackday :) :coffee:
There's a pub at the track! ;)
Is it a proper pub that does steak and chips though? Because I'll be needing that lol :D
warpspeed
18-09-2008, 12:39
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Oh yes! Been a while but last time i was there grub was good :)
Really? Sack the BBQ.. Pub for tea :D
Ooooh nice one! Although I won't be driving, I have been invited to passenger in with a couple of people so shant be drinking too much in case I get ill on the way round lol. Now Saturday night will be a different story :D
warpspeed
18-09-2008, 12:46
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Same here! need to be all bright eyed n bushy tailed for sat morn :D
Tiny Tim
18-09-2008, 13:35
Really? Sack the BBQ.. Pub for tea :D
Aww poor Col :(
Well that is all the advance tickets ready to go to the post office tomorrow, so you should see them on Monday possibly Saturday.:)
Just a small reminder about camping, EVERYBODY will will require a camping ticket. This includes friend and partners even if they are sharing a tent with you, this is not my rules it was a stipulation set out by Mallory.
If we did not do this, then we would not have been able to camp on the Saturday night. The extra £8 is to cover entry to the Sunday event and non of that money is going to the club.
Chris:)
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please can you just confirm what facilities are onsite and will be available during the day please? i.e showers, toilets, snack wagons...??
Toilets.............Yes
Café .................Yes
Showers ..........He never did get back to me on that one, i am calling john tomorrow so will ask again.
Apparently their is a small put that does food just 2 min away......so i have been told.
Chris:)
Martyn....11 Turbo
19-09-2008, 18:58
Well that is all the advance tickets ready to go to the post office tomorrow, so you should see them on Monday possibly Saturday.:)
Just a small reminder about camping, EVERYBODY will will require a camping ticket. This includes friend and partners even if they are sharing a tent with you, this is not my rules it was a stipulation set out by Mallory.
If we did not do this, then we would not have been able to camp on the Saturday night. The extra £8 is to cover entry to the Sunday event and non of that money is going to the club.
Chris:)
Woohoo i shall look out for the postman like a hawk!!
Shweeet, dinner's sorted :) washed down with a couple of beers
Tiny Tim
19-09-2008, 19:08
Shweeet, dinner's sorted :) washed down with a couple of beers
Minter. They best do ale :cool:
Minter. They best do ale :cool:
YES! Tim.. We can enjoy an Ale together (if you will be going on the Friday)
Tiny Tim
19-09-2008, 19:11
Why but of course...
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[quote=Ricardo;5106]Cool, i'm gonna find a nice local pub to have dinner and a couple of pints on the Friday. Don't wanna go too mad on the ale before the trackday
hey up boys this is right outside the door of mallory ...but they dont usually open up the doors till 9.30 in the evening ...but i have spoken to susan the landlady she is quite happy to open up earlier and the bar and the food will be flowing just need to let her know the numbers really so if u can speak to who ever is in your respective convoys etc and give me an idea i will call her and sort it out..cheers
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car.crash
19-09-2008, 20:01
do we know what circuit mallory will be putting on for us??
http://www.mallorypark.co.uk/AboutMallory/MalloryCircuit/tabid/118/Default.aspx
There are four sets of lap speed tables for Mallory Park:
The 1 mile Oval Circuit.
The 1.35 Mile Car Circuit which excludes the Bus Stop chicane and Edwina's corner.
The 1.39 Mile Motorcycle Circuit which includes Edwina's and the Bus Stop chicane.
The 1.41 Mile Superbike Circuit which includes The Bus Stop, Charlies, Stapletons & Edwina's .
The lap speed tables for Mallory Park can be viewed by following these links:
Minter. They best do ale :cool:
I'm not booked in at the Mallory pub, or Jaffa's 1
Tiny Tim
19-09-2008, 21:05
I'm not booked in at the Mallory pub, or Jaffa's 1
Booked in? Is it a pub or a hotel?
Booked in? Is it a pub or a hotel?
Restaurant and hotel, considering booking a deluxe double room :)
Tiny Tim
19-09-2008, 21:09
What, you too posh to camp with us commoners now Rickaaay? :D
What, you too posh to camp with us commoners now Rickaaay? :D
:coffee: :D
You geeza :D
Fair play though. If I rock up to Mallory next Friday and it's lashing it down with rain, and freezing cold, the tent may well end up staying in the boot all weekend.
do we know what circuit mallory will be putting on for us??
http://www.mallorypark.co.uk/AboutMallory/MalloryCircuit/tabid/118/Default.aspx
There are four sets of lap speed tables for Mallory Park:
The 1 mile Oval Circuit.
The 1.35 Mile Car Circuit which excludes the Bus Stop chicane and Edwina's corner.
The 1.39 Mile Motorcycle Circuit which includes Edwina's and the Bus Stop chicane.
The 1.41 Mile Superbike Circuit which includes The Bus Stop, Charlies, Stapletons & Edwina's .
The lap speed tables for Mallory Park can be viewed by following these links:
Its the "1.35 mile car circuit" that we will be using.
Chris:)
Got word back from John today regarding showers and its as i suspected. We will need to rough it all weekend, as they have no showers that we can use.
Sorry girls
Chris:)
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car.crash
19-09-2008, 22:56
Restaurant and hotel, considering booking a deluxe double room :)
rent your shower out mate :p
The camping field's gonna smell pleasant come Sunday morning.
Try 4 days at Glastonbury with no showers! :crap: :D
Is everyone now thinking of bunking into the hotel?
Is everyone now thinking of bunking into the hotel?
Um yup lol! Its bloody annoying as I know they have showers on site which are usually for the drivers, why can't we access them?
I don't mind slumming it saturday night @ the camp as we'll be messes sunday anyways and wont be there literally all day. Would rather be nice and fresh for the actual show itself on Saturday
Big Steve - Raider
19-09-2008, 23:22
RENT A SHOWER? (http://www.fourjays.co.uk/toilets/event_cubicl.html)
RENT A SHOWER? (http://www.fourjays.co.uk/toilets/event_cubicl.html)
"Requires 240v electricity supply, mains water supply and grey water disposal area"
Fail x 3 ;)
Can't see the girls going for that after (insert random name, or) slippery hands Tricky has been in there for a wafty crank.
:D
Big Steve - Raider
19-09-2008, 23:29
1st to find a cheap B&B 4 the win! :(:crap:
Tiny Tim
19-09-2008, 23:34
Mexican shower FTW
It's gone from the big weekender away to Hotel friday night, shower, trackday Saturday and feck off home after :D
Tiny Tim
19-09-2008, 23:42
Feck me, you lot are a bunch of fannies.
Well ya know, I was a cub scout...
Penfold aka The Dealer
20-09-2008, 07:35
Great no showers.... miss's wont be happy....
But who cars i will be there for friday, saturday and maybe sunday.....
Oooh apparently they do karaoke at that place we're going for dinner....oh dear :laugh:
Mallory Park will make national news for the first time in 15 years.....LOL....
:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:: laugh::laugh::laugh:
Got word back from John today regarding showers and its as i suspected. We will need to rough it all weekend, as they have no showers that we can use.
Sorry girls
Chris:)
baby wipes for the WIN.....
:laugh:
Bring a watering can and a bit of string job done:laugh:
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I have 2 showers, they are 6.2 miles from Mallory Park and its called my house!!!:)
Penfold aka The Dealer
22-09-2008, 12:28
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I have 2 showers, they are 6.2 miles from Mallory Park and its called my house!!!:)
Looks like i will be at yours come 7am saturday.
yrrab nostaw
23-09-2008, 19:46
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is there an onsite petrol pump at mallory or if not will you be able to leave to refuel then rerturn no problem?
Duncan Grier
23-09-2008, 19:50
Its about 5 mile to the BP and about 7 to the shell from Mallory- never been to a track I could not leave to get fuel.
Not sure if they have fuel on site but expect to pay £1.30ltr if it is.
So wish I could better 10mpg on track :D get about 80odd miles to a tank and then on reserves LOL (for another £45 fill up :()
I'm gonna run mine on track with about 1/4 tank, surprising how much difference the ride height is with a full tank and say 1/4. I have a 20L jerry can to hand
EmmaB510
23-09-2008, 19:56
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is there an onsite petrol pump at mallory or if not will you be able to leave to refuel then rerturn no problem?
Not sure if there is petrol onsite, if you do need out then your wristband is your re-entry make sure you don't take it off :)
Duncan Grier
23-09-2008, 20:01
I'm gonna run mine on track with about 1/4 tank, surprising how much difference the ride height is with a full tank and say 1/4. I have a 20L jerry can to hand
Look out! petrol starvation on hard rights ftw :D Ricardo just turn the boost up - ops you can't do that anymore ;);););):D:D:D
Joking aside it does make a bit off difference with less fuel but just go out with full and come back when empty ;) - dont run out on track!!!!! lol
Adey aka Ewok
23-09-2008, 20:01
a tank in mine lasts about an hour 15 on track. i expect to be in and out quite a bit lol
I'll be taking it nice and steady :)
Duncan Grier
23-09-2008, 20:08
Nice & steady :D same as Adey then, and Paul B lol - might even take it easy myself ;) - NOT
Adey aka Ewok
23-09-2008, 20:33
if in doubt flat it out
jesus in the seat of a 5
23-09-2008, 21:00
you gaylords, if our cars make it there , look out for Mr. M and the one they call jesus for theyll be out there with you.....:laugh::burnrubber::cooter:
jesus in the seat of a 5
23-09-2008, 21:06
For sure :D:)
Pocket change tunnin..."rockin the nakangs" ...:devil:, never in the pit , allways avin`it...:laugh:
Pocket change tunnin..."rockin the nakangs" ...:devil:, never in the pit , allways avin`it...:laugh:
I copyrite that saying! :D.....get the stickers made up NOW :smokin::)
jesus in the seat of a 5
23-09-2008, 21:12
you like it mr.m , when the 5`s are happy im happy......:eek::D, yeah for sure , maybe even by friday,ill try me best, i knida like it too..............:laugh:..PCT.....boyyyyyeeeee
Penfold aka The Dealer
23-09-2008, 21:19
I will be taking 2 x 20 litre tanks if anybody runs out let me know... u can borrow a can and refill at your expense.
Cant say fairer than that :-)
Duncan Grier
24-09-2008, 08:20
I will be taking 2 x 20 litre tanks if anybody runs out let me know... u can borrow a can and refill at your expense.
Cant say fairer than that :-)
Chris how about you extend that offer and go put some V-Power in them for me ;)
Penfold aka The Dealer
24-09-2008, 09:40
Chris how about you extend that offer and go put some V-Power in them for me ;)
Dont worry there getting filled up with V-Power on Friday... Although i am tempted to get Tesco as i have a 5p off voucher... 45 litres in the 5, 40litres in the tanks... that 85 litres... thats a saving of £4.25 :)
Duncan Grier
24-09-2008, 10:13
Dont worry there getting filled up with V-Power on Friday... Although i am tempted to get Tesco as i have a 5p off voucher... 45 litres in the 5, 40litres in the tanks... that 85 litres... thats a saving of £4.25 :)
Chris happy with the 99 Ron ;)
Dont worry there getting filled up with V-Power on Friday... Although i am tempted to get Tesco as i have a 5p off voucher... 45 litres in the 5, 40litres in the tanks... that 85 litres... thats a saving of £4.25 :)
V power for me too....and splash tanks too....
Chris, I can make a saving of £5 by not blipping the throttle during warm up....LOL..
Guys, if i arrive at 10pm Friday, can I still get in to setup camp?
shouldnt be a problem.......
apart from being dark AND a few may be merry so will gladly watch a laugh loudly if you struggle with the tent,,,:agree::laugh:
Is Saturday the main Day?? Will everyone still be there on the sunday?
I only plan on going on the sunday because of my littluns. Do kids get in free?
Saturday is our National Day...
On sunday its a normal car race meeting...as we are camping over we already have tickets for this event...if you come on sunday I think its £15 entry fee but kids under 14 free I think
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Is Saturday the main Day?? Will everyone still be there on the sunday?
I only plan on going on the sunday because of my littluns. Do kids get in free?
Under 16’s free when accompanied by a paying adult. Not sure if thats 1 ticket 1 child though? If we go on Sunday as well, do we have to pay again if not camping?
OK.....
as far as spectating at Mallory goes its pretty good....
the pits will be open , over the bridge on the main straight and you can wander about...caution...cars will be moving in this area if you have children with you.....
from inside the pit area you can see the back straight,and upto the hairpin...
best spectator spot by far and best for pics, the hairpin....you can sit on the grass bank either side of the track, good for braking incidents, LOL, late turn ins and general tyre squealing antics...being very close to the track is what makes it so good...
fastest point on the circuit, back straight area,you can drive around to the rear and park on the grass banking....if theres going to be a big slide and general pants browning moment it will be here, as they exit the 100mph turn and accelerate down the back straight .....
DRIVERS.......
the back straight is very deceptive as far as speed goes....most cars will enter this at 70+......theres quite a nice right at the end of the straight so build up your confidence into this corner....
after the hairpin its a downhill left called devils elbow.....again , build up your speed into this slowly, it drifts you out onto the main straight to the right of the track....hit the rumble strip or worse and your looking at 1 of 2 barriers...literally..
the hairpin...great fun and is banked and lulls you in deeper every time....
if it goes wrong coming out the hairpin "hit the brakes"......if you hit the inside wall, its 3 feet of concrete and it ain't gonna move....LOL....
anyone with rear drive cars...caution as the outside of the hairpin is a very RAISED rumble strip....hit this sideways with your foot still hard on the gas...at best,shake your fillings out, at worst, rip out your suspension
BLOODY GOOD FUN THOUGH
some recent pics and vids
http://s88.photobucket.com/albums/k168/paulb69_2006/Mallory%20180508/?start=40
http://s88.photobucket.com/albums/k168/paulb69_2006/Mallory/?start=120
Tiny Tim
25-09-2008, 15:36
Cheers Paul :agree:
Think i'll join the beginners lap ... if there is one. Always nice to get a good 'feel'. :cool:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGXSQokbHao&feature=related
Penfold aka The Dealer
26-09-2008, 05:33
Well its 5:30am, i am to excited about ND to sleep, cant work on my car so.... just sorting out new songs for my Ipod. :)
Adey aka Ewok
26-09-2008, 05:41
been up since since 3.45 lol,just loading up to the iphone so ive got some tunage too. sorta looking forward to it now, hopfully the exhaust will be sorted in a few hours so i can go get the last bits i need, yay
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Under 16’s free when accompanied by a paying adult. Not sure if thats 1 ticket 1 child though? If we go on Sunday as well, do we have to pay again if not camping?
all under 16 are free all weekend when with a paying adult, if you are not camping you will need to pay at the gate on sunday and as paul says it about £15.....so you would be better buying a camping ticket (extra £8) and not camping in your situation.
Chris
Cheers Paul :agree:
Think i'll join the beginners lap ... if there is one. Always nice to get a good 'feel'. :cool:
:scared::scared::scared: First time on a track, Paul your making me feel much better :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
Tiny Tim
26-09-2008, 08:16
:scared::scared::scared: First time on a track, Paul your making me feel much better :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
Its all gravy mate, just take it at your own pace. :cool:
Chris happy with the 99 Ron ;)
Ive been told that the higher RON rating doesn't give an advantage over standard petrol with a carb. Does anyone know if this is true, cause I'm going on the track Sat and unsure what to put in ?:coffee:
the HIGHER the ron figure the less chance of pre detonation "pinking"...
we all know this kills a 5 engine so higher ron can be a good thing if your set up to run higher BHP
Midst packing the car, sorting postcodes for the TomTom, AND... waiting for the phonecall to say my new wheels are in :D :cool:
Make sure the mobile is all charged too :o
:scared::scared::scared: First time on a track, Paul your making me feel much better :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
Dicey, you'll be fine matey......
don't you think a little help on what NOT to do is a good thing....
I prefer to know what to expect than fly into a blind corner...LOL...
ENJOY IT......
off to check my levels in a mo....then pack the car and get fuel...
then, i gotta wait for my little girl to finish school so I might go fishing for a couple of hours....LOL
I'm off to fill up in a bit ......Think I'll just put some 97 in as it's half full with that anyways .Gonna fill a jerry can as well as the fuel gauge has been saying 6.3 for about a week now .
Looking forward to it boyeeeeees :smokin:
OK.....
as far as spectating at Mallory goes its pretty good....
the pits will be open , over the bridge on the main straight and you can wander about...caution...cars will be moving in this area if you have children with you.....
from inside the pit area you can see the back straight,and upto the hairpin...
best spectator spot by far and best for pics, the hairpin....you can sit on the grass bank either side of the track, good for braking incidents, LOL, late turn ins and general tyre squealing antics...being very close to the track is what makes it so good...
fastest point on the circuit, back straight area,you can drive around to the rear and park on the grass banking....if theres going to be a big slide and general pants browning moment it will be here, as they exit the 100mph turn and accelerate down the back straight .....
DRIVERS.......
the back straight is very deceptive as far as speed goes....most cars will enter this at 70+......theres quite a nice right at the end of the straight so build up your confidence into this corner....
after the hairpin its a downhill left called devils elbow.....again , build up your speed into this slowly, it drifts you out onto the main straight to the right of the track....hit the rumble strip or worse and your looking at 1 of 2 barriers...literally..
the hairpin...great fun and is banked and lulls you in deeper every time....
if it goes wrong coming out the hairpin "hit the brakes"......if you hit the inside wall, its 3 feet of concrete and it ain't gonna move....LOL....
anyone with rear drive cars...caution as the outside of the hairpin is a very RAISED rumble strip....hit this sideways with your foot still hard on the gas...at best,shake your fillings out, at worst, rip out your suspension
BLOODY GOOD FUN THOUGH
some recent pics and vids
http://s88.photobucket.com/albums/k168/paulb69_2006/Mallory%20180508/?start=40
http://s88.photobucket.com/albums/k168/paulb69_2006/Mallory/?start=120
this one Dicey.......???????
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this one Dicey.......???????
:agree:
The right turn just before the pit entry, I bricked it but managed to reverse off the track quick enough, The guy with the flag was usless didn't do a thing :mad: . All good though no harm done and lost my track virginity, think I'm a track addict now. Shame the 5 started to play up later on in the day, we met a couple of times as well, yours looked good round the track, great fun :agree: . Whens the next one ??
I went across the grass there...I turned in.....nowt happened so straightened up and booted it...LOL....
you soon get addicted and what better way to keep your pelvic floor muscle in good shape....
there are always trackdays around the UK, more than you can imagine....so...if you ever want to go on one book throgh a club like trackaction-online.co.uk for discount..
they have a free gallery too for your vids..:agree:
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