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Old 07 March 2006, 11:12 PM
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Default Elvington rwyb 1/4m and top speed- sunday 12th march

reminder this sunday is the first straightliners rwyb of the season. open to cars and bikes, helmet reqd to race.

gates open 8am approx, racing 10.30 approx.
will run if wet, altho subject to road tyres in event of standing water.

head to head 1/4s, and a 1.2mile top speed trap. will be some very quick cars and bikes there!
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Old 08 March 2006, 08:11 AM
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Thanks Chris,

I will see you there

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Old 08 March 2006, 08:16 AM
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me n the missis l be there
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CHRIS what's the cost??
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Old 09 March 2006, 09:55 PM
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was £45 last season per event, suspect same /similar, will confirm. touch more than at pod, but no queues, and arguably better grip for normal events !
you also get the top speed event and can do as many runs as the car will take all day long.
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Originally Posted by chrisT.O.T.B.
was £45 last season per event, suspect same /similar, will confirm. touch more than at pod, but no queues, and arguably better grip for normal events !
you also get the top speed event and can do as many runs as the car will take all day long.
Is it £45 PLUS money to get in
Old 11 March 2006, 12:00 AM
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just had email from trev @ straightliners, its £5 entry and £40 to race on sunday.
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forcast for heavy snow in newcastle tomorrow
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snowing in Billingham today
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Its ok in York at the moment,
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allanbell as your on the doorstep so to speak will you put what the weathers doing on in the morning not much point going if theres three feet of snow
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forecast so far not that bad, see what tomorrow morning brings.
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Originally Posted by struv
allanbell as your on the doorstep so to speak will you put what the weathers doing on in the morning not much point going if theres three feet of snow
Yes I will do that about 8 30 am, Im 4 miles from Elvington,
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Thanks Alan
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see you all there ill be in the green wagon 18s and tints
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ill try to nip over too, depends on conditions...
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Its cold in York >> But No SNOW , no frost or ice and its dry see you there Alan,
Old 12 March 2006, 08:48 AM
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Will probably be there to watch for a bit after 11
Old 12 March 2006, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by P20SPD
Will probably be there to watch for a bit after 11
just rung them at the venue, dry and cold there with no snow , so event deffo on.
Old 12 March 2006, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by alanbell
Its cold in York >> But No SNOW , no frost or ice and its dry see you there Alan,
Thanks mate / see you lot at Thirsk.
Old 12 March 2006, 09:19 AM
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LoL no Its at Elvington
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Just started light snow not sticking.. see you there...
Old 12 March 2006, 06:07 PM
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Was there -1 and SNOWING!!
Old 12 March 2006, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by chrisT.O.T.B.
just rung them at the venue, dry and cold there with no snow , so event deffo on.
Famous last words?

Did this event go ahead then?

In West Yorkshire where I am it has snowed all day.
Old 12 March 2006, 07:34 PM
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theres some pics in the gallery so im guessing yes...

didnt look like there was much snow though


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Old 12 March 2006, 07:35 PM
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ScoobySteve @elvington today

Enjoy!!!

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/5...6D3CA61922.htm
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coldest day i think i've ever been at elvington for!

snow did come down and stop play around 2.30pm, but plenty of runs in before then.

9th april i believe for next rwyb round for cars only.
Old 12 March 2006, 08:37 PM
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a 12.6 SteveC will no doubt be chuffed with that.....................how did everyone else do or was he the only 'nutter' running in the snow??

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Old 12 March 2006, 08:44 PM
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I got a 12.7 and a 160.4 top speed,
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its all about the driver


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