I've spoke to Rockingham and UNFORTUNATELY due to lack of interest (only 6/7 people)
it is now cancelled
If anyone takes up the Date and is short of Numbers Rockingham will contact me for the names ofthe People interested

the FastSaloons.com Group :: View topic - Saturday, 17th November 2007 - New date for Wet Grip day

 

Morning

group A 4 Cars £100

1 BUTTY
2 GROWLER_GRRRR
3 NotoriousREV
4
AFTERNOON

group A 4 Cars £100

1 V8VOODOO
2 JASONIUS
3 RCWHITE oooops


group B 5 Cars £80

1 GROWLER_GRRRR

 

STiFreak - Possible - AM Session

 

Put me down as a definite please Tony. Preferably afternoon session please.
Should be able to test out how the DCCD-A works in a safe environment.

Maybe worth posting this in the general forum too..?

 

Possible PM slot..
Aprox. how long are sessions..?

 

also intrested also pm slot

 

I've managed to get onto the Fastsaloons outing this Saturday. Rockingham is just up the road from me and I was looking for a Birthday treat
I'll also chip in with a bit of feedback afterwards.

nick

 

Nick,

So did I..!!!

I'm down for the afternoon session, but will try and turn up a bit earlier and take a few snaps of the Butty D going sideways...

It looks a fantastic place to find out what the car will do..!!

Just packing now, before I make my way up to the hotel..!

Looking forward to this.

Nige.

 

I did wonder who had the Spec D for the afternoon session.
See you there

Nick

 

Will this be the first ever gathering of spec.D's in the UK I wonder..? All two of us..?!!

Indeed, see you there..!!

 

Feedback would be great..

 

whats the hotel situation is there one near by or is it bnb ...
any info would be good cheers dudes .....

 

Can I be added as a possible? Need to discuss this with the boss

Also, as a non-Scooby, will I be allowed to bring the GTR?

 

Would have been nice if all scoobies as could compare like for like

I can make one of the 3 groups "Non" Scoobs

search and any info from Butty would be grateful,

Tony

 

It was a superb day. A touch cold waitning for your go, but superb. Again, as in the Prodrive day I learnt a lot about my car and had a chance to play with the diff settings. I like auto now..lol!!!

Pics and more of a write up to follow, but there seems to be ample accomodation in the area:

Rockingham UK - Where to stay, Hotels, Bed and Breakfast. Camping, Corby, Northamptonshire

Nige.

 

thanks for adding me to the list

 

What sort of 'track' time did you get..?

Sounds very good BTW..

 

Put me down for Feb as well!
A really worthwhile 1/2 day in which to find out what its like to lose total control in spins and no traction surfaces, then to learn or attempt to learn some ways of getting out of trouble.
It was very useful to try out the DCCD settings to see how much they help in saving a hairy moment.
Staff were excellent, particularly when they rode alongside and gave commentary on what to expect and how to survive.
The wet track is away from the main facilities and could do with a portacabin to give shelter, a loo and a cuppa.
I bet Feb will be colder, so wrap up very warm and bring a flask & snacks.

Saw Nige for some of his runs on the basalt - I hope the moving plate was amusing.

I took quite a few piccies but they are just junk. I seem to have a load of water jets and spray in focus

Here's me going a bit sideways on the plate

http://www.jeffspangle.com/rock07/kick5.jpg


Nick

 

I just want to compare idiot-piloted GTR vs. well-pedalled Scooby

 

No problem , I should think very well

Tony

 

can i be put back on list please

 

I forgot to add that Saturday saw 12 cars in each session which allowed 5 attempts per car at each discipline. This may be the maximum number to allow a quick turn around within a group and allow enough practice.


nick

 

Can I be added as a definite for the AM session?

I already have my excuses ready: "HICAS gets confused by the kick plate" etc.

Cheers.

 

Tony - I'll do an AM slot.
Talking of techy bits getting confused, a couple of times on the drifting section, I had the ABS light flash and the DCCD thumb wheel lock up. I cured them by switching the IGN off and on. I presume the ECU brains couldn't cope with the wheel sensor readings and yaw changing so quickly?

Nick

 

i have to speak tothe woman in charge yet as they were having a debreif after this first run event

She did say might be able to "MIX" up the groups So group A has 4 Cars but pays £100 and group B has 5 Cars pays £80 which I have done above have a look and will alter to suit

From what's been said, if

4 cars in a group you'll get approx 5 go's at each disapline
5 cars in a group you'll get approx 4 go's at each disapline

Tony

 

You can put me down for definite..

4 cars @ £100 each is would be good for me..! The group I'm pencilled in already has 4 so if it's ok with the others could we seal it at that IYSWIM..?

 

yup good for me more runs the better

 

Some pictures from Sat are now published:
http://www.thealpinaregister.com/rockingham2007.php

It has couple of my spins but also some heroic saves on the kick plate

Nick

 

looking good there facilities look ideal for the wet car control .



bring it on ,,,,,,,....mmm!

 

Tony, when do you need funds for this?