Another track-action day.

open pitlane, sensible numbers, variety of chariots.

spectators welcome.

anyone up for it?

book online

 

i may be able to make it, speccy im afraid till new brakes.

 

I'll be there checking out a rally car in the morning and maybe take mine on track in the afternoon.

 

Due to the weather, the SMACS have cancelled there run to the north. So, it looks like we'll be coming to this instead.
What time are you going John? We can convoy down if you like.
I wont be running, just spectating, and I have my digital camera and mount with me if anyone wants to record there run!
See you saturday,
chris.
ps, what time does it start?

 

usually on track for approx 9.30

 

See you guys there.


Jim

 

I'll need to leave early chris, probably be there for 8:30.

Hope its not too cold or the day may be cancelled due to ice.

 

phew! bit early for me that m8, I'll set off around 10 ish.
can you mail me brief directions, its been a while since I've been, and forgot how to get there!
I know its off the m6 somewhere!!!
cheers
chris

 

piece of cake to find chris.

Just head for the m6 along the A556, go straight over the M6 and continue down the A556. Eventually you come to a junction with the A49 (10 miles roughly), turn left down the A49, over the first set of lights then turn left oposite the garden centre.

It's signposted from the A556.

 

CW, its on the way to where my boss lives, so lots of options to get there. Easy, esp with trusty Sat Nav!

 

thanks for the directions john. I was worried there I might have to rely on supers sat nav!! lol
probably end up at casle combe
chris

 

looking forward to it

can i come out for a run with you JF- although no cake tomorrow

 

Simon, I'm popping down too, but not running. New front discs haven't arrived, so I don't think I'd last too long I'll blag a ride if that's OK ?

Jim - spare wheels loaded up and ready if you need them

John, should I bring the camera - or are you not that committed yet ?

 

Bring the Camera, it's probably my last outing in the RA.
Be a pleasure RRH (if i get time to take the car out)

 

Can't make this one Si. Need 4 new tyres which I won't be getting for a couple of weeks. Don't fancy doing it in the Yaris!!

 

Dave,

Cant make today, got back in from work at 415am........

So a bit tired....

Cheers

 

Did you have a good day today JF? It was a shame I didn't get out for a few laps in the RA- lets hope you still have it for the next one (or a worthy replacement)

Also massive thanks to Jim for taking me out for a few laps before the red flag

Cheers,
Simon.

 

Hi Simon, very good day, i love driving in the rain, it's a laugh.

I spent the morning mainly helping out on the rally car of Martin Fox, thats a very nice piece of kit and has a lot of potential still to be tapped.

I had to stop running just as the last red came out as the fuel light came on, 52 litres gone in 87 miles. (7.5MPG) Shame about the STi8.

 

why, what happened with the STi8? must have missed that.

i must admit the rain used to scare me sh*tless, but now prefer it to the dry, which can get a bit monotonous.

martins rally car looked great. did you manage to get to the bottom of the power issue?

 

forgot to add, my best ever was 6mpg in the old STi2RA at croft in 2002 (t'was fun tho)

 

thanks for welcoming me today guys, and to john for taking me out. Do you want me to post the video I shot john, maybe the last 2 laps of your run, as you caught the rally car, and we were about to overtake the firebreathing escort cossie!
Pity I couldn't run today, but even on the drive home, via the a54 congleton to buxton, and then down the cat & fiddle into macc, my brakes were beginning to fade!
See you all again soon,
chris

 

Chris, I can prob host it for you if that helps. keep the size down tho

was cossie-dave up to his usual tricks?

loads of chat re today on the track-action forum.

cheers,
simon

 

RRH, no problem with the hosting, I'll put it on my space for a while.
I'll do it tomorrow, as long as john agrees,
chris

 

marvelous

 

Si, how did it go today? Did the little Pug perform well?

Si.

 

it hasn't got an engine in it at the moment m8, just viewing and passengering today

loads going on, have a look at my other thread in trackdays. you need to join the track-action forum too

speak soon- txt me your mobile no. as I broke my phone and lost all the numbers.

cheers,
S

 

So when do you think the Pug will be ready? Joined the forum some time ago just been having a read about todays events.

Si.

 

yep. post it up chris. Cant remember what we did to be honest. LOL

An STi8 finished up on its roof at Druids. I heard it was his first lap too? oops

 

"on his roof" oh my god that's scary. I presume he slid off sideways and dug deep into the gravel?

Si.

 

i was told what happened but i am not going to post in case its incorect. Went off sideways and dug in/flipped was the result.