Do you guys go to Scooby track days at knockhill?
11 August 2001, 02:30 PM
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well i can say that i have been up to one impreza track day and it was the b**l*x!!! so many nice cars that made my mouth drool!!
i just had my weee red 1.6 up wiv my and was far embarrassed to take it anywhere near the track!!! it was great just as a spectator tho!!!
but, i will be an sidc member very soon and will take my wee car back up to meet all the big boys!!!
john B. hopefully c u up there sometime and i'll let u listen to my tunes and if chris brown is out there - im Dave Watt's son and i would love a wee passenger lap or too in ur wee pride and joy!!!!
as for the wee fannies with baseball caps, well yeh - ur in fife!!! boy racer city!!! novas galore although the corsas are taking over nowadays!! the hot hatch days r the days for them, the impreza days are just complete class!!
kosy - get ur priorities sorted mate!!! im at uni and have a wee scooby of my own!!! it can be done!!!
hopefully will meet some of you soon!!
[Edited by bazil2582 - 11/8/2001 2:33:29 PM]
i just had my weee red 1.6 up wiv my and was far embarrassed to take it anywhere near the track!!! it was great just as a spectator tho!!!
but, i will be an sidc member very soon and will take my wee car back up to meet all the big boys!!!
john B. hopefully c u up there sometime and i'll let u listen to my tunes and if chris brown is out there - im Dave Watt's son and i would love a wee passenger lap or too in ur wee pride and joy!!!!
as for the wee fannies with baseball caps, well yeh - ur in fife!!! boy racer city!!! novas galore although the corsas are taking over nowadays!! the hot hatch days r the days for them, the impreza days are just complete class!!
kosy - get ur priorities sorted mate!!! im at uni and have a wee scooby of my own!!! it can be done!!!
hopefully will meet some of you soon!!
[Edited by bazil2582 - 11/8/2001 2:33:29 PM]
23 October 2001, 11:47 PM
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I'm new to the Scotland Scooby scene but I did attend a hot hatch track day last year just to watch and drool (mainly scoobies there) 
I've picked up my own scoob since then and fancy a blast at a hot hatch day. I see the next one is Nov 4th, anyone from here going?
I've picked up my own scoob since then and fancy a blast at a hot hatch day. I see the next one is Nov 4th, anyone from here going?
24 October 2001, 08:07 AM
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I took my scooby on for a hot hatch day back in July, and frankly, never again.
You may as well have a bulls eye on the back bumper, as everyone sees you as a target. Also, the standard of SOME of the cars and more importantly SOME of the drivers seemed a bit poor. queing up for the pitlane last time the cavalier in front of me sounded a bit noisy, and the driver got out and pulled the back box of by hand, then calmly threw it in the boot!
A much better bet is the top marques nights, which attract better cars and drivers who care a bit more about diving down the inside at the hairpin. Only trouble is the limited track time, but as there are less cars there than the hot hatch days, it does not seem to make that much difference.
Just my view, for that one day in July, so why not go and see what it is like?
Gareth
You may as well have a bulls eye on the back bumper, as everyone sees you as a target. Also, the standard of SOME of the cars and more importantly SOME of the drivers seemed a bit poor. queing up for the pitlane last time the cavalier in front of me sounded a bit noisy, and the driver got out and pulled the back box of by hand, then calmly threw it in the boot!
A much better bet is the top marques nights, which attract better cars and drivers who care a bit more about diving down the inside at the hairpin. Only trouble is the limited track time, but as there are less cars there than the hot hatch days, it does not seem to make that much difference.
Just my view, for that one day in July, so why not go and see what it is like?
Gareth
24 October 2001, 08:43 AM
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never done a hot hatch but have done a few hot marques,next one is on the 24th Nov 9:30 to 1:30.I think there is also a glenrothes/aberdeen motorsport car club day there this saturday 10 to 4,but I'll probably just spectate as funds are low just now.
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24 October 2001, 01:40 PM
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Knockhill - we've done loads of these in the past few years. I think I must have organised over 10 of them now, and attended a few others organised by other car clubs.
A few members have gone to Hot hatch events, but the wide variety of cars taking part, and sometimes lack of driving skill can make these more hazardous to attend than an organised track event which limits the number of participants, and tries to ensure an even mix of cars and encourages high driving standards.
The Hot Marques events at Knockhill are better suited for Impreza owners in general. Much fewer cars on track, and generally piloted by people who care about their cars, and have nothing to prove in terms of being faster than other cars. Reasonable value for moeny as well, in terms of track time offered for the money.
I organise the Knockhill events for the SIDC, and we'll hopefully have 3 or 4 events there next year. Probably 70 - 80% Imprezas taking part, with the usual handful of Elises and other select sports cars. We either go for a two hour event in an evening (usually about 30 cars at £30 - £35 per head, open pit lane, unlimited track time), or a 4 hour open pit lane session with about 40 - 45 cars taking part for about £60 - £65. Although the 4 hour sessions have more cars, they tend to have less on track at any time, as people aren't so worried about getting the maximum number of laps in the time available, and tend to do many shorter sessions on track.
Spectators and passengers are welcome (usually no charge unless we are collecting for charity) at all out events. We'll look forward to seeing you there next year
John
A few members have gone to Hot hatch events, but the wide variety of cars taking part, and sometimes lack of driving skill can make these more hazardous to attend than an organised track event which limits the number of participants, and tries to ensure an even mix of cars and encourages high driving standards.
The Hot Marques events at Knockhill are better suited for Impreza owners in general. Much fewer cars on track, and generally piloted by people who care about their cars, and have nothing to prove in terms of being faster than other cars. Reasonable value for moeny as well, in terms of track time offered for the money.
I organise the Knockhill events for the SIDC, and we'll hopefully have 3 or 4 events there next year. Probably 70 - 80% Imprezas taking part, with the usual handful of Elises and other select sports cars. We either go for a two hour event in an evening (usually about 30 cars at £30 - £35 per head, open pit lane, unlimited track time), or a 4 hour open pit lane session with about 40 - 45 cars taking part for about £60 - £65. Although the 4 hour sessions have more cars, they tend to have less on track at any time, as people aren't so worried about getting the maximum number of laps in the time available, and tend to do many shorter sessions on track.
Spectators and passengers are welcome (usually no charge unless we are collecting for charity) at all out events. We'll look forward to seeing you there next year
John
25 October 2001, 01:46 AM
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Hi John,
I think i might have met you back in July at Knockhill i think. I went as a spectator and met Rob and his RB5 and had a few spins in it. I had a great laugh, met some nice people and saw some excellent cars to boot.
Anyway that got me hooked, so until i leave Uni im gonna go and watch as often as i can. When i do leave Uni ill join the club and get the Scoob ASAP and will be seeing you out on track.
I think i might have met you back in July at Knockhill i think. I went as a spectator and met Rob and his RB5 and had a few spins in it. I had a great laugh, met some nice people and saw some excellent cars to boot.
Anyway that got me hooked, so until i leave Uni im gonna go and watch as often as i can. When i do leave Uni ill join the club and get the Scoob ASAP and will be seeing you out on track.
25 October 2001, 01:50 AM
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Hi John,
I think i might have met you back in July at Knockhill i think. I went as a spectator and met Rob and his RB5 and had a few spins in it. I had a great laugh, met some nice people and saw some excellent cars to boot.
Anyway that got me hooked, so until i leave Uni im gonna go and watch as often as i can. When i do leave Uni ill join the club and get the Scoob ASAP and will be seeing you out on track.
I think i might have met you back in July at Knockhill i think. I went as a spectator and met Rob and his RB5 and had a few spins in it. I had a great laugh, met some nice people and saw some excellent cars to boot.
Anyway that got me hooked, so until i leave Uni im gonna go and watch as often as i can. When i do leave Uni ill join the club and get the Scoob ASAP and will be seeing you out on track.
25 October 2001, 03:09 PM
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I would agree with everyone's comments on here regarding "Hot Hatch" days, do not go on these.
I had a shot once and nearly got t-boned by a clapped out Astra on the warm-up lap
Also couldn't get a rhythm going because the burger boys were ending up in the gravel traps every other lap!! 
Like John says if you want to take out your prized possession take it along to the SIDC events, I must have attended about 8 of them now at Knockhill and they have been most entertaining.
Kosy, how's it going mate!!
Cheers,
Rob.
[Edited by Rob D - 25/10/2001 15:35:38]
I would agree with everyone's comments on here regarding "Hot Hatch" days, do not go on these.
I had a shot once and nearly got t-boned by a clapped out Astra on the warm-up lap
Also couldn't get a rhythm going because the burger boys were ending up in the gravel traps every other lap!! Like John says if you want to take out your prized possession take it along to the SIDC events, I must have attended about 8 of them now at Knockhill and they have been most entertaining.
Kosy, how's it going mate!!
Cheers,
Rob.
[Edited by Rob D - 25/10/2001 15:35:38]
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