SMACS Go-karting????
21 January 2006, 07:08 PM
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SMACS Go-karting????
I know we already have a lot on, but would anyone fancy some go karting? Bit of a break from the norm, and could be quite entertaining!
If there are enough takers, I will organise it.
Of course, everyone will have to be weighed and carry house bricks so we all weigh the same.
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If there are enough takers, I will organise it.
Of course, everyone will have to be weighed and carry house bricks so we all weigh the same.
;0
21 January 2006, 07:22 PM
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Just to highlight, we are talking about:
Teams of 3
90 minute endurance race
Outdoor 1km track
75mph race karts!
Teams of 3
90 minute endurance race
Outdoor 1km track
75mph race karts!
21 January 2006, 08:12 PM
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pete:
thats an understatement at this point in time 
God knows how much this year is going to cost me so far
Of course it's a brilliant idea, and one super and I discussed a while back, but with everything else that's been planned, it got put to the back.
So, lets open it up a little then, we'll have a smacs karting day, no problem, but lets use that as a warmup for a proper competition between the wyioc, lads and cads groups. How about the best 3 out of each group go head to head over the distance, winner takes all and gives to charity?
So, have a karting event, but make is a run up to a bigger day out What does everyone think?
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I know we already have a lot on
God knows how much this year is going to cost me so far Of course it's a brilliant idea, and one super and I discussed a while back, but with everything else that's been planned, it got put to the back.
So, lets open it up a little then, we'll have a smacs karting day, no problem, but lets use that as a warmup for a proper competition between the wyioc, lads and cads groups. How about the best 3 out of each group go head to head over the distance, winner takes all and gives to charity?
So, have a karting event, but make is a run up to a bigger day out
What does everyone think? Chris.
22 January 2006, 09:47 AM
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I am up for karting, not been for a while. Never done it outside!
Endurance racing is best, in teams as Mad suggests. Lots of track time for everyone. I did a full hour race on my own once, I could not move next morning!
As for competition with other teams, I am up for that. But again I think it should be a team event not just the best drivers. IMHO.
What dates, venue, prices? I assume we are looking later into the year? Feb and March are now nearly fully booked.
Endurance racing is best, in teams as Mad suggests. Lots of track time for everyone. I did a full hour race on my own once, I could not move next morning!
As for competition with other teams, I am up for that. But again I think it should be a team event not just the best drivers. IMHO.
What dates, venue, prices? I assume we are looking later into the year? Feb and March are now nearly fully booked.
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22 January 2006, 10:40 AM
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Wow never done karting before, would be up for the challenge (if I can fit in the Kart and my love-handle ballast doesnt slow me down too much!!)
22 January 2006, 11:28 AM
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OK.
The place I found was in Birmingham. It has a genuine race tarmac, 1km outdoor track and, like I said, 75mph karts. The 90 minute endurance is in teams of 3 and costs £50 per person. Details are at home, and I am not at the moment.
I guess they would be booked up for a while anyway. I'll call tomorrow for full details and then we can take it from there.
To do the 90 minute endurance I think you need 21 plus people. Can't remember the upper limit, but envolving more clubs would make it more entertaining.
Having the best 3 drivers from each club is not a good idea for you Chris, as you would get cold just standing about watching!!!!!!
The place I found was in Birmingham. It has a genuine race tarmac, 1km outdoor track and, like I said, 75mph karts. The 90 minute endurance is in teams of 3 and costs £50 per person. Details are at home, and I am not at the moment.
I guess they would be booked up for a while anyway. I'll call tomorrow for full details and then we can take it from there.
To do the 90 minute endurance I think you need 21 plus people. Can't remember the upper limit, but envolving more clubs would make it more entertaining.
Having the best 3 drivers from each club is not a good idea for you Chris, as you would get cold just standing about watching!!!!!!
22 January 2006, 01:17 PM
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Having the best 3 drivers from each club is not a good idea for you Chris, as you would get cold just standing about watching!!!!!!
Sounds like a monster party could be organised here, smacs, wyioc, lads and cads, convoy down to brum, race, drive back
Looking out our rather busy (and ever expensive) calendar for this year, I'd suggest, like super, leaving it till later on after summer.
***** in your court pete.
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22 January 2006, 02:44 PM
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CW, you have made the fatal mistake of pointing out something that irritates you.
Originally Posted by cw42
you've done it again!
then answer to the quote, its not hard ffs
mad, you bet!
chris
then answer to the quote, its not hard ffs
mad, you bet!
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22 January 2006, 03:12 PM
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yes that is rather unfortunate chris! 
Originally Posted by supertouring
CW, you have made the fatal mistake of pointing out something that irritates you.
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How are you going to decide on the best 3 drivers?? maybe we should go on the best times round Curborough
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Originally Posted by cw42
How about the best 3 out of each group go head to head over the distance, winner takes all and gives to charity?
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http://www.racing-school.co.uk/karting3.html
3 sisters is a lot closer tham Birmingham
Been there a few times as well!!
3 sisters is a lot closer tham Birmingham
Been there a few times as well!!
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Seems to be some interest. I will get details for a few venues and we can discuss dates at our next monthly meet. Might be a bit late though as I have my motorbike theory test at 6pm!
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Originally Posted by Mad Scientist
Seems to be some interest. I will get details for a few venues and we can discuss dates at our next monthly meet. Might be a bit late though as I have my motorbike theory test at 6pm!
when is your practical test? I would love to watch you negotiate a bunch of scooby drivers while the instructor watches on
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Dont you go getting yourself as one of the statistics that make the C&F the most dangerous road in Britain!!!!!
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Seems to be some interest. I will get details for a few venues and we can discuss dates at our next monthly meet. Might be a bit late though as I have my motorbike theory test at 6pm!
dare to enter..
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Originally Posted by Mad Scientist
I know we already have a lot on, but would anyone fancy some go karting? Bit of a break from the norm, and could be quite entertaining!
If there are enough takers, I will organise it.
Of course, everyone will have to be weighed and carry house bricks so we all weigh the same. ;0
If there are enough takers, I will organise it.
Of course, everyone will have to be weighed and carry house bricks so we all weigh the same.
;0Well weiging in at a slim 20 stone i'm not sure they would carry that enough ballast. i would come and watch though!!!
The last time i went karting at Warrington they got upset with me so i dont think i'd go there again
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Topdog, thanks for that link, when I looked on the website, I remember seeing that place when I was over late december
its just on the bottom right of the EVO TRIANGLE which is nice
How about a karting trip there then, 2 day affair, day 1: kart, day 2: drive the hills and valleys of wales
what do you reckon?
An open invite to the Lads, Cads and especially the Wyioc would be in order too chief for sure.
chris.
its just on the bottom right of the EVO TRIANGLE which is nice
How about a karting trip there then, 2 day affair, day 1: kart, day 2: drive the hills and valleys of wales
what do you reckon?
An open invite to the Lads, Cads and especially the Wyioc would be in order too chief for sure.
chris.
27 January 2006, 06:29 AM
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Karting will not take a whole day.
Instead of the Anglesea trackday we go karting during the Wales run in Oct? I cannot see us doing two Wales runs.
Save the trackday for Elvington or something when the weather gets warmer?
Instead of the Anglesea trackday we go karting during the Wales run in Oct? I cannot see us doing two Wales runs.
Save the trackday for Elvington or something when the weather gets warmer?
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Originally Posted by supertouring
Karting will not take a whole day.
Instead of the Anglesea trackday we go karting during the Wales run in Oct? I cannot see us doing two Wales runs.
Save the trackday for Elvington or something when the weather gets warmer?
Instead of the Anglesea trackday we go karting during the Wales run in Oct? I cannot see us doing two Wales runs.
Save the trackday for Elvington or something when the weather gets warmer?
Karting instead of Anglesey sounds better to me, then maybe we could block book Oulton Park or a proper track middle of the year?
What do you think mad?
chris.