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  1. 20-09-2008, 14:41 #1
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    For those using the track at National Day

    Im sure you can all read, but for those who didnt bother looking at the enclosed letter that arrived with your tickets...


    PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING:

    All road tyres are fine to use on the Mallory circuit, but if you use slicks a minimum of a half roll cage is required.



    I dont want people turning up with just slicks and no cage expecting to get on track... I WONT lend you my Nangkangs...
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  2. 20-09-2008, 14:42 #2
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    Re: For those using the track at National Day

    Yup and you MUST wear a helmet, they're not available to hire on the day so you'll need to bring one from home.
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  3. 20-09-2008, 14:43 #3
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    Re: For those using the track at National Day

    Quote Originally Posted by D4WNO View Post
    Yup and you MUST wear a helmet, they're not available to hire on the day so you'll need to bring one from home.

    And that...
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  4. 20-09-2008, 14:58 #4
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    Re: For those using the track at National Day

    Quote Originally Posted by Tiny Tim View Post
    Im sure you can all read, but for those who didnt bother looking at the enclosed letter that arrived with your tickets...






    I dont want people turning up with just slicks and no cage expecting to get on track... I WONT lend you my Nangkangs...

    Your Nakangs wouldn't fit me ,dear Boy
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  5. 20-09-2008, 14:59 #5
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    Re: For those using the track at National Day

    Quote Originally Posted by D4WNO View Post
    Yup and you MUST wear a helmet, they're not available to hire on the day so you'll need to bring one from home.
    Tim hasn't taken his off since he got his tickets
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  6. 20-09-2008, 15:13 #6
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    Re: For those using the track at National Day

    Quote Originally Posted by Andrew Cooke View Post
    Tim hasn't taken his off since he got his tickets
    LOL
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  7. 21-09-2008, 13:01 #7
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    Re: For those using the track at National Day

    New poster! (less than 10 posts)

    What's the story with road legal cut slicks? they are brand spanking avon tech r's with dot/e marking yet only have two grooves around the tyre, i'll take them anyway and see what the scrutineers say but would be good to find out now
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  8. 21-09-2008, 13:12 #8
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    Re: For those using the track at National Day

    I'd guess that if it's road legal you wouldn't need a cage.

    That said, if you've gone to the expense of buying dedicated track tyres to use on a car with the crash protection of an oil can you may want to consider your sanity.
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  9. 21-09-2008, 15:42 #9
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    Re: For those using the track at National Day

    also dont forget your driving licence.
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  10. 21-09-2008, 16:57 #10
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    Re: For those using the track at National Day

    Quote Originally Posted by Andrew Cooke View Post
    I'd guess that if it's road legal you wouldn't need a cage.

    That said, if you've gone to the expense of buying dedicated track tyres to use on a car with the crash protection of an oil can you may want to consider your sanity.
    exactly what i thought when i saw folks from our club driving the ring with no helmets.....
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  11. 21-09-2008, 17:09 #11
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    Re: For those using the track at National Day

    Quote Originally Posted by jesus in the seat of a 5 View Post
    exactly what i thought when i saw folks from our club driving the ring with no helmets.....
    Ah but how much do you see in your mirrors when going round the ring? I have a simple answer about crash helmet use.... dont crash... simple.
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  12. 21-09-2008, 17:21 #12
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    Re: For those using the track at National Day

    Quote Originally Posted by ShopBoy View Post
    Ah but how much do you see in your mirrors when going round the ring? I have a simple answer about crash helmet use.... dont crash... simple.
    Hmm thats good advice..im glad i allways listen to you shoppers...and your a ....what................driving instructor...
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  13. 21-09-2008, 19:35 #13
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    Re: For those using the track at National Day

    New poster! (less than 10 posts)

    I wore my helmet at the 'ring I now have the loan of a cage for mallory till i build my own so that's me sorted
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  14. 21-09-2008, 20:11 #14
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    Re: For those using the track at National Day

    Did anyone watch BTCC this afternoon ? Think on
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjT61XQ7q0Y
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  15. 21-09-2008, 20:22 #15
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    Re: For those using the track at National Day

    SHUSH! Im watching it now!
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  16. 21-09-2008, 21:07 #16
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    Re: For those using the track at National Day

    What's with all the scare-mongering vid's & pic's of cars crashing on track? RTOC has always had a 100% safety record at trackdays/'Ring trips, and I see no reason why that should change at Mallory.

    Surely we're trying to entice (more) members onto the track, not scaring them off.
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  17. 21-09-2008, 21:09 #17
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  18. 21-09-2008, 21:21 #18
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    Re: For those using the track at National Day

    lol, see what ure saying martin, just wana make sure peeps aint going out there giving it beyond what there car can give
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  19. 21-09-2008, 21:26 #19
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    Re: For those using the track at National Day

    Adrian, did you give it the billy big bananas & crash first time you went out on track, or did you take it easy, learn the track, learn your car & how it handled, then built on both those things throughout the day?



    Let's keep that 100% safety record going
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  20. 21-09-2008, 21:58 #20
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    Re: For those using the track at National Day

    Quote Originally Posted by Adey aka Ewok View Post
    lol, see what ure saying martin, just wana make sure peeps aint going out there giving it beyond what there car can give
    SEZ , HE WITH HIS "SAYINGS"....
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  21. 21-09-2008, 22:08 #21
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    Re: For those using the track at National Day

    Quote Originally Posted by Mart View Post
    Adrian, did you give it the billy big bananas & crash first time you went out on track, or did you take it easy, learn the track, learn your car & how it handled, then built on both those things throughout the day?



    Let's keep that 100% safety record going
    nah i hooned out gave it beans and stacked it on the first corner lol not everyone in the BOOOOOSTED 35PSI GTT owning club thinks the same way i or you do tho martin. ill be taking it easy most of the day, 100% record is good by me
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  22. 21-09-2008, 22:30 #22
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    Re: For those using the track at National Day

    Quote Originally Posted by jesus in the seat of a 5 View Post
    SEZ , HE WITH HIS "SAYINGS"....
    they don't call him "Confucius of the Forest" for nothing
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    Re: For those using the track at National Day

    what im trying to do is scare people into going so slow ill look fast lol
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  24. 22-09-2008, 05:40 #24
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    Re: For those using the track at National Day

    Quote Originally Posted by Adey aka Ewok View Post
    what im trying to do is scare people into going so slow ill look fast lol
    Ahh the truth is out @ last...., dont worry ill be being towed by mr.m so youll have some one who youll pass @ least...
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  25. 22-09-2008, 07:51 #25
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    Re: For those using the track at National Day

    Quote Originally Posted by Adey aka Ewok View Post
    what im trying to do is scare people into going so slow ill look fast lol
    Ah huh!

    Sez he in one of the most track focused car's going from what i can see....
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  26. 22-09-2008, 08:37 #26
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    Re: For those using the track at National Day

    Quote Originally Posted by Adey aka Ewok View Post
    what im trying to do is scare people into going so slow ill look fast lol
    Ah well, at least you'll sound like you're going fast... even on idle.
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  27. 22-09-2008, 08:44 #27
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    Re: For those using the track at National Day

    In my opinion it's safer to be on track than it is on the road......

    everyone goes the same direction (usually),no crossroads or unexpected red lights....


    if you drive within the limits of the car and track , no problems....
    if you exceed these limits...know what to do to avoid an accident...

    DON'T lift off the accelerator mid corners......bad, very bad...LOL.
    DON'T harass a car in front, back off for half a lap and calm down...
    DON'T think that the car in the front knows your there.


    DO brake as hard as you can on track if you spin/loose control....10 feet of braking on track scrubs off more speed than 100 feet of braking on grass
    DO watch the flags and marshall posts...they can see more than we can and they know what they are doing
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    Re: For those using the track at National Day



    Good advice Paulos
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  29. 22-09-2008, 09:35 #29
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    Re: For those using the track at National Day

    I didn't intend to scaremonger ,was just pointing out the benefits of having a cage installed .It was sort of fresh in my mind .
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  30. 22-09-2008, 10:04 #30
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    Re: For those using the track at National Day

    Quote Originally Posted by Big Steve - Raider View Post
    Ah huh!

    Sez he in one of the most track focused car's going from what i can see....
    What u seen? Standard car bud
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