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Richard Gledhill

Thanks for bringing James' post up to the front PTMW!

£57 seems a tad expensive - when we do the same event at work, it's about £30, albeit for 30 mins not 40 each.

Still, if we get enough people....... maybe it's worth it to prove myself

James - I'll come along...
PTMW! - fancy being a team-mate?

Thanks James & PTMW

Richard

Branners

just some extra info, we had a Supra karting day there arranged by Japanese Import Centre and its a great track, the top bend can be taken flat out if you have the ***** to try it.

The only problem was the state of the karts and the process if you damage the kart. A number of karts had total brake fade which is a bit tricky on a 2 hour race. Also, if you damage the kart (I broke a front steering arm) then you have to stand around while they repair it. It took them 10 minutes to change the steering arm, but others werent so lucky, at least a couple of karts bent the rear axle and the teams had to stand around for at least 20 minutes while the mechanics beat the crp out of the axle trying to get it straight again. They have 1 spare kart so if your kart fails through no fault of your own they give you the spare, otherwise there are no spare karts.

Still a bloody great track though, just remember not to break anything.

JB

Yex

I would be up for this if anyone from the Essex area wants to get a team together and needs a spare bum for the seat

I race at Rye House about twice a year and know the circuit very well, although we use the 100cc lunatic 2 stroke karts

The bottom bend is amazing and needs to be taken flat out or you lose places in our series, scrub the speed off for the tightening double right hander by getting the kart sideways is the preferred method

The facilities have improved 100% from last year and the club house with new toilets, showers and shop are amongst the best available in the UK. The upper bar area is very big and hot and cold food/drink are available. The balcony extends out over the back straight and gives uninterrupted views of the whole circuit, good sun trap for the ladies if they wish to take adavantage

Yex

James_Harvey

Hopefully, you should have all received your SIDC flyers by now, so following from that:

<B>SIDC Karting - 14 July 2001 - Hoddes<I>d</I>on, Herts</B>

I have booked Rye House Raceway, Hoddeston, Herts (not far from Essex ) For an SIDC Endurance Karting Challenge.

The format is a 2 hour endurance race (with 15min warm up) using 4 cylinder 15hp
GT1 Karts capable of 75mph.

The track, an 850m outdoor curcuit has enough straight to achieve these speeds (followed a blinding sweeping curve)

The event is due to start at 6pm. Team registration is open from 5:00pm to 5:45pm and ALL teams MUST register during this time.
There follows driver briefing, warm-up and the race itself.

It is envisaged that the event will finish about 9pm. There is a resturant on site, and a decent pub just down the road, for people to refuel after the event.

Teams of Three are required (gives 40 mins each) at a cost of £170 per team. Individuals may also register at a cost of £57 and will be allocated to a team on the day. At least twelve teams are required to make this work.

This price includes <UL TYPE=SQUARE>Hire of race suit, gloves and helmet
Trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd places
A laurel wreath and a bottle of champagne for the winning team
Personal accident insurance</UL>

This is an SIDC event, so the team captains MUST be SIDC members.

To register, I need the following info by email. <UL TYPE=SQUARE>Name
SIDC Number
Team Name (if team)
Team Members (if Team)
</UL>

I will confirm your entry and forward the address to send the cheque.

Register now, and lets make this a good-un

More info can be found at

James_Harvey

Forgot to mention that this is an Outdoor Kart-Prix circuit...

£170 a team was the best price I could find for this type of event in the Essex area...

I did originally approach F1 City Karting at Victoria Dock, they wanted £270 per teak for the same event, now that is ...

Un-officially, teams can be between 2 and 5, which I guess we can do if you are sending a team entry.

Individuals will be in teams of 3, 'cos thats easy to organise and gives a good amount of track time.

Remember, if you want to come, please email me:

Pete Croney

This price is very similar to the price at Daytona Milton Keynes (also outdoor).

If you have only done indoor events, you will not believe the speed these things can do.

With regard to crash repairs, that is typical of all circuits. You break the cart, you wait while they repair it. Its a good incentive to be smooth and stay out of trouble... as if

James, put me down for a Scoobysport team

carl

When I went, they spilt fuel over the brake disc during the refuelling stop, which meant at the next corner we had *no* brakes....

I have also done F1-City in Victoria Dock -- on slicks in the p*ssing rain. Great fun -- I ran with the visor up as I couldn't see through it and when I'd finished I had the sort of oil/dirt-stained face you see on old footage of Stirling Moss getting out of his car at the end of the race.

I will see if I can get 3 together.

RonaldoH

I might be tempted!

Mkhan

Count me in

Mark

Mo

.....we're on our way...........

James_Harvey

Tippety Top....

Any one else?

Pete Croney

James

How many teams have we got now?

James_Harvey

Pete,

Have you received my mail?

We Currently 10 teams.
Need another 2 and have space for many more

Going to be a great night....

I will be emailing you all soon RE payment and entry forms.

Cheers,

James.

Nate-old

James,

Count me in , I have a team lined up.

Nate.

RB5SCOTT

I should be able to get a team together



Scott

Puff The Magic Wagon!

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Make my shout into a team please

I'll let you know the name etc

James_Harvey

Wicked
So far I have:

<UL TYPE=SQUARE>
James_Harvey - Team
Ian Robinson (NS) - Team
Derek Mason (NS) - Team
K3ary (NS) - Team
Paul Harris (NS) - Team
Pete Croney - Team
Carl - Team
Mo - Team
P.T.M.W - Team
RonaldoH - Team (there will be a Platinum team won't there? )
Nate - Team
RB5Scott - Team
Mkhan - Individual
Richard Gledhill - Individual
Yex - Individual
</UL>

Where NS = Non Scoobynet...

So, with the three Individuals forming a scratch team (Team Scratch? ) thats 13 Teams Enough for the event to go ahead

Don't worry if you haven't booked yet though. Deavinsons have room for 25 teams in total, so theres plenty more room!

Keep em coming, I will be emailing you all shortly!

James.


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Yex

I think I'm racing with RonnieH ( Team ****** )but he is sorting a few things out at the moment. If things change I'll come along for Team Scratch.

Cheers

Yex, racing at Whilton Mill tomorrow

carl

Hang about -- I didn't confirm I had a team. I just said I was looking at getting one.

I wouldn't want you to book it on the basis I was coming, then end up letting you down.

James_Harvey

No problem... Let me know when you are for definate. I still have 12 teams which is enough.

James.

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by carl:
<B>Hang about -- I didn't confirm I had a team. I just said I was looking at getting one.

I wouldn't want you to book it on the basis I was coming, then end up letting you down.[/quote]

RB5SCOTT

James

Could you please mail me some details of payment etc, as i did'nt receive the details(post is crap here)

Cheers, Scott

RB5SCOTT

James

Could you please mail me some details of payment etc, as i did'nt receive the details(post is crap here)

Cheers, Scott

mully

James, I'd like to 'ave a go. Please enter me for 1 team. Felstead & Seize, where are you???

James_Harvey

Nice one Mullie, consider your team added

Scott, Mail hasnt been sent yet... will be soon!


James.

simon_prickett

I did a stag do 2 hour endurance at Priory Park, near Tamworth (http://www.priorypark.co.uk) this past weekend.

The place is excellent, the karts were great - and we got an instant replacement when we broke one. Best of all, it was £120 per team, so £40 each for a team of 3.

The guys there were really good, the outdoor circuit very well laid out and surfaced, and the karts reliable (ours broke in a crash). They also provided drinks and biscuits, car parking, lockers, and showers at no cost.

Fun day was had by all,

Simon (in no way connected with Priory Park karting - had never been there prior to this weekend).

James_Harvey

Cool... and £50 in petrol to get there from Essex

Scoobychick

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Blimey.....this is just down the road from me so I have no excuse not to go, but I'm not gonna race, what's the cost for speccying?

Sal

James_Harvey

Its free for spectators.
Theres an area in the Pits where you can stand, or theres a Cafe with Terrace that offers a good view of the track


James.

James_Harvey