SILVERSTONE TRACK DAY - FULL GP CIRCUIT!
07 July 2000, 06:05 PM
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Hi peeps.
If TRAX 2000 isn't enough to quench your lust for Silverstone, there are still several places left at the RSOC National Day, being held there on Sun July 30th.
A few of us are already going, but it would be great to invade and get a decent Scoob presence there, going in convoy even cooler!
Tyres Northampton will be in attendance to offer all the usual services, and the cost for the day is only £150!!!!
The day will be run in sessions of 3 x 20 min, so there'll be loads of track time.
If anyone is interested, post here and call Trudi on 0118 984 1583 to book.
Come on, let's sort this out. It should be a top day!
Stef.
PS I know it's the same day as the SIDC AGM, but come on, where would you rather be!
[This message has been edited by Stef (edited 07-07-2000).]
If TRAX 2000 isn't enough to quench your lust for Silverstone, there are still several places left at the RSOC National Day, being held there on Sun July 30th.
A few of us are already going, but it would be great to invade and get a decent Scoob presence there, going in convoy even cooler!
Tyres Northampton will be in attendance to offer all the usual services, and the cost for the day is only £150!!!!
The day will be run in sessions of 3 x 20 min, so there'll be loads of track time.
If anyone is interested, post here and call Trudi on 0118 984 1583 to book.
Come on, let's sort this out. It should be a top day!
Stef.
PS I know it's the same day as the SIDC AGM, but come on, where would you rather be!
[This message has been edited by Stef (edited 07-07-2000).]
07 July 2000, 06:29 PM
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Don't Silverstone have the same rules as Brands?
No passengers unless you've got an ARDS license (or something like that)?
Also, don't they insist on a A rated crash helmet? I think (but may not be right), that A helmets have a gold sticker on the back?
Chris.
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No passengers unless you've got an ARDS license (or something like that)?
Also, don't they insist on a A rated crash helmet? I think (but may not be right), that A helmets have a gold sticker on the back?
Chris.
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07 July 2000, 06:36 PM
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What's wrong with that? 
We're talking about driving your own car round the full GP circuit here.
Do it for your benefit, not your passengers!
They hire (loan?) helmets at TRAX, so I guess they'll do the same here as most people won't have their own.
Stef.
We're talking about driving your own car round the full GP circuit here.
Do it for your benefit, not your passengers!
They hire (loan?) helmets at TRAX, so I guess they'll do the same here as most people won't have their own.
Stef.
07 July 2000, 08:04 PM
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You just need the usual helmet as any other track event.
Dont rely on hiring one as it's unlikely you will be able to do that, go and buy one, its your life you are protecting remember!
There are no passengers allowed, but it is the full GP track.
This is the only track day of the year that will use the full GP track and believe me it is bloody awesome.
If the rumours i hear are correct, this will be your last chance ever to drive the GP track in a road car!!!
Get your *** there, there are 140 places up for grabs in total, to date only 70 have been booked and RS's are the minority.
Basically lets get the scoobies outnumbering the RS's and really wind em up.
I know i dont drive a scoob on track, but a wind up is a wind up.
Dont rely on hiring one as it's unlikely you will be able to do that, go and buy one, its your life you are protecting remember!
There are no passengers allowed, but it is the full GP track.
This is the only track day of the year that will use the full GP track and believe me it is bloody awesome.
If the rumours i hear are correct, this will be your last chance ever to drive the GP track in a road car!!!
Get your *** there, there are 140 places up for grabs in total, to date only 70 have been booked and RS's are the minority.
Basically lets get the scoobies outnumbering the RS's and really wind em up.
I know i dont drive a scoob on track, but a wind up is a wind up.
07 July 2000, 08:21 PM
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Come on guys get your wallets out and pick up your helmets.
Like JohnF says it's the British GP track !
If thats not incentive enough, just imagine how pi**ed off the RS boys will be when they see a track full of Scoobys.
What you gonna tell your mates Monday. "I drove the GP circuit at Silverstone" or "I went to the SIDC AGM"
C-ya there Stef, JF
John
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Like JohnF says it's the British GP track !
If thats not incentive enough, just imagine how pi**ed off the RS boys will be when they see a track full of Scoobys.
What you gonna tell your mates Monday. "I drove the GP circuit at Silverstone" or "I went to the SIDC AGM"
C-ya there Stef, JF
John
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11 July 2000, 08:54 AM
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I am puzzled at how they are grouping by ability, as I am booked on and was not asked whether I had been on any previous track days or not?
Obviously they will group the 4wd "girls" in the lowest ability class anyway....
LOL
Mike
Obviously they will group the 4wd "girls" in the lowest ability class anyway....
LOL
Mike
11 July 2000, 09:48 AM
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Mike,
Apparently they are going to group on the day, depending on how many turn up finally.
come on then, any more Scoobies up for it, don't want to be the only 1st timer there!
Greg
Apparently they are going to group on the day, depending on how many turn up finally.
come on then, any more Scoobies up for it, don't want to be the only 1st timer there!
Greg
11 July 2000, 10:19 AM
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Last year at signing on they asked you which group you would like to run with.
I can't see how thay can make a decision on how quick you are as there is no way for them to know.
Just make an honest choice, you dont want to be running with the quick boys (ME) if you are a track virgin.
I dont see it as grouping by car speed realy, its more down to experience.
If you are not very experienced go with the slow group (it doesnt mean you drive slowly) if you fancy piting yourself against some seriously quick cars run with the fast group.
Either way, i will be considerably quicker than yow! LOL
I can't see how thay can make a decision on how quick you are as there is no way for them to know.
Just make an honest choice, you dont want to be running with the quick boys (ME
) if you are a track virgin.I dont see it as grouping by car speed realy, its more down to experience.
If you are not very experienced go with the slow group (it doesnt mean you drive slowly) if you fancy piting yourself against some seriously quick cars run with the fast group.
Either way, i will be considerably quicker than yow!
LOL
11 July 2000, 10:48 PM
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Are slicks the recommended way to go?
I've got a 2nd set of wheels on the way, and after Abingdon I'm expecting to need new tyres.
I'm sure I've read somewhere that slicks overstress the Scoob, if that is the case, what tyres would people recommend I get purely for track days?
I will use one set of wheels for road, and the other for tracks.
Thanks,
Greg
I've got a 2nd set of wheels on the way, and after Abingdon I'm expecting to need new tyres.
I'm sure I've read somewhere that slicks overstress the Scoob, if that is the case, what tyres would people recommend I get purely for track days?
I will use one set of wheels for road, and the other for tracks.
Thanks,
Greg
17 July 2000, 09:42 AM
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hmmm.
Experience or power.
i think that they both have the advantage aspects, not sure which is best though, i would like to have a go with john just to see on comparision of top speed, but never done a track day and only going to have a week with another 90bhp...could get quite scarry..
Experience or power.
i think that they both have the advantage aspects, not sure which is best though, i would like to have a go with john just to see on comparision of top speed, but never done a track day and only going to have a week with another 90bhp...could get quite scarry..
17 July 2000, 11:31 AM
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Stef,
I'm Booked, brakes sorted.
I thought I'd heard somewhere that slicks were not allowed on this day. Best check with RSOC before you get there with only your brand new SO2's as an alternative. They'd last, maybe, 3 laps!
Can't wait. See you all there.
Tony
I'm Booked, brakes sorted.
I thought I'd heard somewhere that slicks were not allowed on this day. Best check with RSOC before you get there with only your brand new SO2's as an alternative. They'd last, maybe, 3 laps!
Can't wait. See you all there.
Tony
17 July 2000, 08:58 PM
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Stef,
Looks like slicks are banned, but I think thats in our (scoobies) favour
I'll leave it until sometime nearer to Brands Hatch day. Hopefully I'll be sporting a LEDA upgrade by then Did you get my message on the Maldives?
Looks like slicks are banned, but I think thats in our (scoobies) favour
I'll leave it until sometime nearer to Brands Hatch day. Hopefully I'll be sporting a LEDA upgrade by then
Did you get my message on the Maldives?
17 July 2000, 09:26 PM
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Just to confirm it, slicks are not going to be allowed on road cars. I can't remember the full explanation but it's on the RSOC BBS.
Hope none of you have shelled out big bucks on a set in preparation for the day.
David
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Hope none of you have shelled out big bucks on a set in preparation for the day.
David
[This message has been edited by DAVE-W (edited 17-07-2000).]
17 July 2000, 10:00 PM
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On the topic of grouping the cars. If i`m not
mistaken all you scooby boys have been classed with the novas. only joking
p.s if you want to go in a fast scooby bring
a rope and i`ll give you a tow. only joking
Martin
mistaken all you scooby boys have been classed with the novas. only joking
p.s if you want to go in a fast scooby bring
a rope and i`ll give you a tow. only joking
Martin
18 July 2000, 06:16 AM
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Ok!! International RS owner flying in for the day
Impreza RS owner that is!!
A real RS
Mike, look forward to catching up again, away from Haggis land Gawd, Knockhill was MAJOR fun
Richard
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Impreza RS owner that is!!
A real RS
Mike, look forward to catching up again, away from Haggis land
Gawd, Knockhill was MAJOR fun Richard
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23 July 2000, 09:30 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by johnfelstead:
[B]cliff is not very bright is he!!
I may not be too bright but at least I have more sense than to drive "scooby poo", they are best suited to old grannys on shopping trips, but who knows maybe you ARE an old granny
[B]cliff is not very bright is he!!
I may not be too bright but at least I have more sense than to drive "scooby poo", they are best suited to old grannys on shopping trips, but who knows maybe you ARE an old granny