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Old 20 October 2000, 12:18 AM
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Cheers Puff! Just what I needed to know. Looks like I might have to get up early next friday!
Old 20 October 2000, 11:37 AM
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Brands Hatch Friday 27th October 2000

Signing On 07.30 - 09.00 @ Nigel Mansel Centre

Track Time 09.00 - 17.00 (with 1 hour break for lunch between 12.00 & 14.00)

All places currently taken with a waiting list.

ARDS Instructors availble FOC for tuition.

Drivers will need to sign on b4 going ontrack & produce Driving Licence & SIDC Membership Card.

Insurance is available from Nick Kershaw at Eggar Lawson on 0115 941 5255. The cost is £75 & is for upto £12,000 of cover, with a £750 XS.

Spectators are allowed - no entrance fee or requirement to be an SIDC member.

Trackside Photography is allowed after disclaimer signed at Foulston Centre

Spectators will be allowed in the Pits

Passenger rides will be available eithe with ARDS qualified drivers or after a driver has been certified competant by an Instructor. If after a ride, may be an idea to take your own crash helmet.



Anyone have anything that I've missed?

Or any questions?

See you all there
Old 20 October 2000, 11:42 AM
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and check this link for some excellent on track tips
Old 20 October 2000, 01:55 PM
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Thanks Puff

Just a quick question. What did you mean by "Track Time 09.00 - 17.00 (with 1 hour break for lunch between 12.00 & 14.00)"

Is that a 2 hour break?
Old 20 October 2000, 02:15 PM
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Sometime between 12.00 & 14.00 there will be a lunch-break (no driving) of 1 hour - Marshall/Instructor nosh time
Old 20 October 2000, 07:15 PM
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Any non SIDC people turning up will be collared by myself and Lisa
Old 20 October 2000, 09:14 PM
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Lee, is that under punishment of having to hold the little one when you two go for rides!!!!!


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Old 20 October 2000, 10:32 PM
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Puff

Can we spectators park our precious scoobies with all you racer boys, or do we have to leave them in a field somewhere?

Will you be grouping cars together for photo opportunities? If so, count me in for the P1 enclosure. Could I be the only one there with the 18" wheels?

I Look forward to meeting all the other scoobynuts on the day.

Regards
Kurt
Old 20 October 2000, 10:42 PM
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If I get held up and miss the sign on by 9.00 have I blown it?

(Trying to decide whether to drive down on the morning or say somewhere close, not to good at getting up in the morning so getting there for 7:30 looks difficult).

Cheers

Simon
Old 20 October 2000, 10:44 PM
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Without checking, I don't see why there is no reason that non-trackers can't park behind the pits. It's normally good for 40+ juggernaughts!

I would vote for that 'cos we'd get a cracking scoob shot from the Race Control balcony
Old 20 October 2000, 10:48 PM
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Don't know for 100% (help!) but it's your money. It is "from" 07.30 so I'm sure you could still sign on at 08.30...

I'm lazy too, but not when it comes to scamping & having fun
Old 20 October 2000, 10:53 PM
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Anybody want to work my kitchen for me i promise you wont need to do much

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Old 20 October 2000, 11:49 PM
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Mr Cookie (Simon)

Plan B...

I think you have a bad illness coming on and can't possibly work...

The cure is, you drive to my place early in the morning, wake me up, I give you breakfast, we go to Brands and I get there in time for sign on, giving you squash tips as we go.

Whadya reckon?

Cheers

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Old 20 October 2000, 11:52 PM
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Great plan one <B>major</B> flaw i bet im even worse at getting up in the morning, oh that and ive never had a sicky in 11 years

Simon
Old 22 October 2000, 12:17 PM
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Simon,

Now's the time to start then...

Bound to believe you if you've never done one in 11 years.

Not that I'd do that sort of thing of course

Cheers

Simon
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Do Brands have any lids knocking around for those passengers without?

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Old 24 October 2000, 09:14 AM
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Puff

Thanks for the info.

Gregh

Would you want to trust a well used lid - and possibility of ending up with something like Athlete's head?
Old 24 October 2000, 10:13 AM
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Yeah, but they might have those sanitised paper balaclavas, which come top of the fashion parade
Old 24 October 2000, 01:11 PM
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This is the first time I've taken a set of track wheels to change at the track.
What do I do with my road wheels and tools? Leave them hanging around to be nicked by the same sort of people who took the RB5 at Donnington?
Seriously is there anywhere to store these safely?
Is there somewhere near that sells SUL
Old 24 October 2000, 01:24 PM
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We'll be allowed access to the pits, so maybe in there. Tyres Northampton will be in attendance, so you may not need to bring too much hardware. Suggest a pushbike flexible lock thingy to loop 'em all together maybe - or close a pit for tool & tyre storage for all...

I'm checking into SUL. Brands may have it available, will be letting me know. Alledgedly Texaco stn on the A20 does have it, but also alledgedly doesn't - am looking into it!
Old 24 October 2000, 02:18 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by kurtw:
<B>Puff

Can we spectators park our precious scoobies with all you racer boys, or do we have to leave them in a field somewhere?

Will you be grouping cars together for photo opportunities? If so, count me in for the P1 enclosure. Could I be the only one there with the 18" wheels?

I Look forward to meeting all the other scoobynuts on the day.

Regards
Kurt[/quote]


2 x 18" I had mine since Sep & i'll be there.

..R
Old 24 October 2000, 04:05 PM
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Super Unleaded.

Definately NOT available from Texaco o/s Brands.

Brands do NOT have Super either, but may open their own petrol pumps for normal unleaded for those that require (saves changing from slicks mid-day )
Old 24 October 2000, 11:03 PM
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Any ideas on the nearest sul garage for us sti drivers puff ?
Old 25 October 2000, 12:42 AM
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Puff

Thanks for the advice, I've got a long bike chain just in case. But closing off one pit may be a good idea for us all for storage, the less clutter and weight in the boot the better - I notice in Johnfelsteads recommendations is to take out the spare.

Thanks for finding out about SUL although I don't absolutely need it I would prefer it.

I hope a tankful is enough. At 8 mpg that means about 6 laps/gallon. Taking into account that at about 1/3 tank you get fuel surge on the tight left handers that means about 50 laps (but then maths never was a strong point)
Old 25 October 2000, 09:52 AM
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For worst case scenario I am filling up at the Thurrock Services (M25/A13 Junction) and driving the 20ish miles to Dono @ under 69 mph.
Are you guys gonna stop there on way though Puff?
Cheers
Chuck
BTW there is a cool race parts shop in Brands Hatch, more or less opposite the main entrance - get your goodies (race harness etc) there at lunch!
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We're now going on the track on Friday - so excited when I found out yesterday afternoon that I had to be peeled off of the ceiling!!

Couple of questions:

- do we need gloves?

- what's the dress code? Jeans, long sleeved top, trainers okay?

Cheers
Kim

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Don't suppose you lot will still be there at around 4ish?
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Chuck

Could do - will see what them poxy roadworks are like first

Kim

Gloves - not required (up to you).
Other attire - nothing specified, so jeans etc OK - That's what I'll be wearing with my special track day top

Mulder

Track time finishes @ 17.00 so yes we will
Old 25 October 2000, 10:21 AM
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And don't forget to visit
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Cheers Puff



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