supertouring

I'd be up for some tuition, so I dont make an **** of myself. Happy to chip in.
Best way to BBQ is using disposable ones from SuperMarket. Once used just chuck em out. Work quite well.
Where is the venue exactly and what are the times. Looks like I have some way to come to get there.

corradoboy

supertouring, I'll pop you down for the tuition. For the location have a look on Rallydrive's site. It's near a village called Blyton just outside Gainsborough in north Lincolnshire.

NICK DF

might pop round sometime this week mate if you want. yeah cant make that weekend its the london thing! new car eh... 22B!!!

corradoboy

Now officially booked, deposit paid. Eight places left if anyone else wants to join us.

Sticky Stuff

Is anybody bothering with a barbie, or are we just gonna fill Scoobychrissy's tailpipe with burgers and sausages. There's enough room in there. (Hi mate )

Dazza's-STi

team can I come to play!

Count me in... for the day... I think I need to get a new bonce potty though as I sold my old one, and deffo not waering some sweaty helmut

I can get the missuse to pilot the video cam from a safe distance being "Preggy" and the Bin lid will do the photos! Orrr and she can make good sandwitches too...

Dazza

PS not done any track work so am I looking at some new tryes afterward?

Kel1977

Is there enough room for me and the old Type RA?

I'd have responded sooner but i havent been able to log on to the new ScoobyNet! Argh!

Kel

corradoboy

Dazza's-STi & Kel1977 are on the list.

Dazza's-STi's missus(e) (typo?) is now doing the catering If you're worried about your tyres, then don't go too mental for the whole day. The track is open all day and the rules are mostly up to us, so there is no pressure to get everything done in a short 20 minute blast. I intend doing a couple of warm ups, then alternating between fast and cool laps to preserve tyres and brakes. No-one will be racing, or overtaking, unless we all agree on a safe procedure.

Not many places left now. Get 'em while there hot.

DAC

do we need to bring anything other than ourselves and car ?

helmet ? (prefer not to)

food or is dazza's missus supplying and selling ?

looking forward to it.

David

corradoboy

I have to admit, I completely overlooked the helmet situation. I've sent Howard an email asking if we need them, and if we do, how many sweaty buckets has he got to lend us LOL.

I think it was a joke about Dazza's missus. I think I might try and get some disposable BBQ's and let everyone bring whatever they want to eat.

DAC

OK - I'll tell the wife to get me some food sorted (sorry ask her)

I presume everyone is taking their better halves.

if she tells me to slow down - she's walking home !!

corradoboy

For once CG won't be there. I went all gung-ho and got this all aranged without consulting her diary, and she's working. I might bring my dad or my brother instead.

tonybooth

BTTT

corradoboy

Still half a dozen places left if anyone fancies a day thrashing around a private track with very few rules and regulations.

Dazza's-STi

Any chance of a bit of competion as well on the day, something like a timed run through the cones or a small circuit...?

That would add a bit of fun don't you think... nothing too serious though...
Any thought son the helmet thing... what about passengers in the car>>>?

Dazza

corradoboy

Dazza, if you've got a stopwatch then I can't see why we can't do some timed runs towards the end of the day when everyone's got used to the track. No racing though!

Howard hasn't got back to me yet on the helmet situation. I'll email him again. And ask about the passengers too, but I can't see that being a problem.

corradoboy

OK, just got word from Howard.

Passengers are OK, just have to sign in for legal reasons.

They have 12 helmets available, so with only 4 cars on track at a time and a few bringing their own, we should be well covered.

On the downside, Howard will not be there as he's working for the WRC in Mexico that w/e. He will be covered by Mike Reed giving tuition and supervision.

Alan C

He was great in Esatenders he was.. should be some good jokes too!

supertouring

Just back from the Aus jungle isn't he? Or will we be playing Run-Around.

Just a point on timed runs. We (SMACS) did this at Curborough and ended up with some slightly bent cars due to over exuberance. I am not against the idea but suggest we be careful on how we do this to avoid any accidents.

supertouring

Has a decision been made on use of the instruction time?
Is everyone wanting a session with him or just those who have expressed a preference?
I was keen to make this event a good learning experience so was after quite a bit of time with him, but was not sure what was arranged. Happy to put my hand in my pocket for the instruction time I have obviously.

corradoboy

Mike will be available for 4 hours split equally between those wanting him. At the moment that's just 4 people, so you should get plenty of time with him.

NICK DF

CB it was me who asked you about places last night cos my weekends changed, dont think ill be doing much rallying round but gonna come for the day out, take a few pics n stuff. so stick my name down mate.

StickyMicky

how many spaces are left?

if all 20 spaces are taken is it still £20 ahead?

mick02wrx

CB - Put my name on the list for the fun day, not sur if ill take to the track or not but its worth £20 just to watch and for the day.

Let me know if you still need any shelter, as i have got a decent size gazebo knocking about in the garage.

Mick

corradoboy

StickyMicky & mick02wrx, you're on the list.

Just 2 places left folks.

Mick, you might as well have a go if you're willing to pay. You don't have to go hell for leather (I won't be) as there is no pressure. The whole point of doing it so informally at a small semi-professional venue is to create an atmosphere of relaxed fun, rather than a testosterone fuelled accident waiting to happen. The gazebo would be helpful. You may as well bring it along. If it isn't blowing a gale it should be suitable, thanks

Now, where can we get a bouncy castle and a clown (seeing as Chris isn't coming)

corradoboy

I've added a proposed route and itinery and a few further details on the 1st post. Please feel free to field any alternate suggestions. Still a few i's to dot and t's to cross, but looking forward to a brilliant day.

supertouring

I am going to have to miss the Convoy as it would mean going out of my way a quite a bit. What time are we all due at the circuit?

Looks like very few Shell stations in vacinity, not so good.

Managed to lay my hands on some spare wheels and tyres for the day, so should have some fun.

Really looking forward to it now.

corradoboy

I'd like an 8:30 arrival for a 9am first run if possible. But really it's all up to us as the place is ours for the day.

NICK DF

CB..
my names down isnt it, as ive had no conformation

what about a possible meet at the blythe services for a run in the rest of the way??
most of us will be headin down the A1 and gettin off at that junction?

corradoboy

Nick, you're on the list at no.16 as a spectator. But you can drive if you want. No pressure to go mental, just eo enjoy your car in whatever way you want to at minimal expense.
I planned the route to take us past Scunny, as that is the nearest SUL/Optimax outlet to the venue, thus allowing everyone to top-off their tanks before the start (and see where it is in case they need it later) and seemed to be the most direct fast road (Mway) route, but I am open to suggestions.