TURBO7379

I got an e-mail today from Trackskills , the organisers of the track day at Kirkiston on Sunday 22nd April . Despite the new f&m outbreaks they are still running track days , mainly because they attract so few spectators .
So any of you that were going to Mondello , why not come to Kirkiston instead . The last track day there was populated by buzzy little MX5's so why don't we let them know what a real car sounds (and goes) like .

Paul - can you contact the porsche owners club and let them know about it too and maybe we could make a good day out of it .

So anyone up for it ?

Derek

Mac's Power

Yeah I told them,
Some of them might come.

Tell me .....how long will it take me to get there.....normal speed not scooby speed.

I just had my car prepared for Mondello so I'm lookinf forward to the day.

New mods include Link ECU, Prodrive/Alcon Brakes, P1 wheels and tyres (just for the track), Adjustable suspension, water spray, water injection.

Is there somewhere there to store my coming home wheels and a way of changing them?

C U There,

Paul.

TURBO7379

The facilities are fairly limited at Kirkiston as regards storage . You could try contacting Donal and asking him . I will probably need storage space as well unless I can get one of my mates to bring his car along as I am bringing a few tools and spares . Donal provides an air compressor for blowing up wheels and I intend to bring my air wrench as I'm fitting a set of slicks on when I get there . You can borrow it and my jack if you want .
It would probably take you as long as it takes to get to Belfast , depending on what way you go . You could either go across on the Strangford ferry and drive up the Ards peninsula or drive up to Newtownards and down the peninsula .
I would advise you to bring a couple of jerry cans of SUL as well as I can't remember if the local (about 5 miles from the track) petrol station sells SUL . Its a lot cheaper with you anyway and you will not believe how much more you use going hard around a track .

Mac's Power

What time do I need to be there Derek?

P.

TURBO7379

The day starts at 10 am when they take you round the track in groups in a 306 TD estate to show you the braking , turn in , apex and exit points . The guy who takes you round is a registered ARDS instructer and he makes it all look very easy . You then have a short drivers briefing giving driving tips and safety points . If you have never driven at Kirkiston you would be wise to be there for this . Otherwise Donal has told me as long as you are there by 12 midday you will get your 4 x 15 min sessions .

TURBO7379

Check out this link . These are the cars coming on Sunday . It'll be good to see how Paul's car compares to the evo 6 .

Mac's Power

WHY MY CAR!!!!! ??????


Paul.


[This message has been edited by Mac's Power (edited 20 April 2001).]

TURBO7379

Your car is supposed to be quick . It'll certainly be louder . There's a thought - Is there any noise restrictions at mondello cause your car might not pass them ?

Derek

Mac's Power

none at Mondello but is there any at Kirkiston?

Anyone want to meet up on the way there tomorrow??

Paul.

SUNDAY DRIVER

What route do you plan to go? I intend to go to spectate.

Mac's Power

Can you suggest the best route from Dublin direction? I was thinking ...Newry ....Belfast.... and then down or should I go to Portaferry and get the ferry? Any ideas what time this ferry runs at?

Paul.

SUNDAY DRIVER

Not 100% sure but I think the ferry runs almost constantly and the crossing is only a couple of minutes.

Mac's Power

Once i cross in the ferry how far am i from the track?

SUNDAY DRIVER

I think its only about 5 or 6 miles.

Mac's Power

Ok I'll be on the road from 6 am onwards so phone me if you want ot meet on the way anyone? 086 8797512

Paul.