Autodrome - Scooby status?
17 April 2003, 11:41 AM
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OK, I've read the historical posts with regard to Scooby drive by problems at Bedford Autodrome, but I'm now unsure how this has been left.
1) Are Scoobs still welcome at the Autodrome?
2) If my car has been fitted with a PPP (no other mods) will the drive by regs be a problem?
3) Is the May 24th event - 3.5KM Gran Turismo circuit inappropriate for a track newbie?
Any answers (or opinions) appreciated.
1) Are Scoobs still welcome at the Autodrome?
2) If my car has been fitted with a PPP (no other mods) will the drive by regs be a problem?
3) Is the May 24th event - 3.5KM Gran Turismo circuit inappropriate for a track newbie?
Any answers (or opinions) appreciated.
17 April 2003, 11:47 AM
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1) Scoobs are - SIDC isn't as I understand it
2) MY99 PPP not a problem for the reduced test on the SIDC day (close though on static) that was a problem. PPP zhorsts aren't that loud anyway
3) GT Circuit is fine but expect STis etc to leave you for dead on the straights - unless you are an STi? Run-off is excellent so not too likely to damage your car as not much to hit either. Recommended for newbies IMHO
2) MY99 PPP not a problem for the reduced test on the SIDC day (close though on static) that was a problem. PPP zhorsts aren't that loud anyway
3) GT Circuit is fine but expect STis etc to leave you for dead on the straights - unless you are an STi? Run-off is excellent so not too likely to damage your car as not much to hit either. Recommended for newbies IMHO
17 April 2003, 11:55 AM
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Thanks for the reply.
No, car will be either my standard MY03 WRX or with PPP if the parts come in before the event.
Silly question, but how do I call you for more info?
No, car will be either my standard MY03 WRX or with PPP if the parts come in before the event.
Silly question, but how do I call you for more info?
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17 April 2003, 12:22 PM
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Might worth trying to get someone who has been before to help you out.
Instruction is very important IMHO for a newbie.
Take it easy, talk to other drivers and listen to the briefing. Who is running the event?
Instruction is very important IMHO for a newbie.
Take it easy, talk to other drivers and listen to the briefing. Who is running the event?
17 April 2003, 12:25 PM
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Thing is that its a lot of straights...
Makes no difference the length of the track, its getting the corners right. They normally provide entrance, apex & exit cones to guide you to the correct lines round corners, so concentrate on getting them right.
Start slow & build up confidence & speed. Keep a good eye out on your mirrors & pull over (to the right) on straights but not inside the braking zone or on corners, to let others go past. Slow in to corners to start with & see how it goes. Its a driver improvement day, not a race so the speed you go is up to you.
Makes no difference the length of the track, its getting the corners right. They normally provide entrance, apex & exit cones to guide you to the correct lines round corners, so concentrate on getting them right.
Start slow & build up confidence & speed. Keep a good eye out on your mirrors & pull over (to the right) on straights but not inside the braking zone or on corners, to let others go past. Slow in to corners to start with & see how it goes. Its a driver improvement day, not a race so the speed you go is up to you.
17 April 2003, 05:27 PM
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Silverback,
It's a great circuit to learn on
, My STi7 300 bhp PPP'd had no problems with Static test which, I could not influence as Autodrome Employee had meter and Autodrome employee watched Rev counter 
It also sailed through the 'Driveby' test
My Car were DRIVEN by Autodrome employee ( Who did remark this goes REAL well 
could not influence the driveby reading
On the long straight got 136mph
Tony
Ps never cheated at anything in my life (now 48)
It's a great circuit to learn on
, My STi7 300 bhp PPP'd had no problems with Static test which, I could not influence as Autodrome Employee had meter and Autodrome employee watched Rev counter It also sailed through the 'Driveby' test
My Car were DRIVEN by Autodrome employee ( Who did remark this goes REAL well could not influence the driveby reading On the long straight got 136mph
Tony
Ps never cheated at anything in my life (now 48)
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