Events => Monthly Pub Meets, Race Meets, Track Days, Dyno Days, and Mini-Meets => Topic started by: Casey on September 16, 2010, 09:05:03 AM
Title: ***TRACKDAY - Brands Hatch, Fri 3 Dec - NOW 31 Jan***
Post by: Casey on September 16, 2010, 09:05:03 AM
Hi folks. This event is several months away, but there is a very substantial early booking discount being offered - a full Open Pitlane day for just £91, before the MRC contribution to full members, making this a bargain day.
This event has also been very popular for many years with the MX-5 trackday enthusiasts, many of whom have already booked their place for this year.
Because of this, places at the event are selling quickly. If you plan to go to this day I urge you to book NOW to avoid disappointment. We don\'t have a guaranteed allocation of places, so when they go, that\'s it!
LINK TO BOOKING PAGE HERE (http://www.mazdaontrack.co.uk/brands-hatch---december-3rd-2010-288-p.asp)
LIST - I\'m going to Brands Hatch and have booked my place! Zarterone Harrizone Casey GreySilver Beast stewartm Arnie_O Clive
Title: ***TRACKDAY - Brands Hatch, Fri 3 Dec - NOW 31 Jan***
Post by: CrissyUK on September 16, 2010, 10:15:45 AM
Hi folks. This event is several months away, but there is a very substantial early booking discount being offered - a full Open Pitlane day for just £91, before the MRC contribution to full members, making this a bargain day.
This event has also been very popular for many years with the MX-5 trackday enthusiasts, many of whom have already booked their place for this year.
Because of this, places at the event are selling quickly. If you plan to go to this day I urge you to book NOW to avoid disappointment. We don\'t have a guaranteed allocation of places, so when they go, that\'s it!
LINK TO BOOKING PAGE HERE (http://www.mazdaontrack.co.uk/brands-hatch---december-3rd-2010-288-p.asp)
LIST - I\'m going to Brands Hatch and have booked my place! Zarterone Harrizone Casey GreySilver Beast stewartm Arnie_O Clive CrissyUK
Title: ***TRACKDAY - Brands Hatch, Fri 3 Dec - NOW 31 Jan***
Post by: Tommo_RH9 on September 16, 2010, 02:34:52 PM
very keen to come along and have the time off work already. need to get my FD3S checked as it has a full stainless exhaust and no cats or silencers. think i may be able to get this done at castle coombe??? as soon as thats done i\'ll be booking!
Title: ***TRACKDAY - Brands Hatch, Fri 3 Dec - NOW 31 Jan***
Post by: Arnie_O on September 16, 2010, 07:09:19 PM
For anyone Interested in a CG Lock belt locking device for up and coming track days please check out the group buy thread here (http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?p=716700#post716700) All the information can be found on the Thread.
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Post by: brundish24 on September 16, 2010, 07:17:41 PM
how do you get the MRC discount on it
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Post by: Sicknote on September 16, 2010, 07:25:19 PM
Who let the bloody Caterham in !!!!!!!
Title: ***TRACKDAY - Brands Hatch, Fri 3 Dec - NOW 31 Jan***
Post by: Casey on September 16, 2010, 08:18:59 PM
Quote from: brundish24;716710how do you get the MRC discount on it
You can claim it from Lisa after the event.
Dave - it\'s not a trackday without at least one Caterham buzzing around, LOL! Hopefully it might be just the one, rather than the horde we had a Mallory!
Title: ***TRACKDAY - Brands Hatch, Fri 3 Dec - NOW 31 Jan***
Post by: Casey on September 16, 2010, 08:20:15 PM
Quote from: Arnie_O;716707For anyone Interested in a CG Lock belt locking device for up and coming track days please check out the group buy thread here (http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?p=716700#post716700) All the information can be found on the Thread.
BTW, I\'m in for one of those. Had many good reports on how effective they are, well worth a go.
Title: ***TRACKDAY - Brands Hatch, Fri 3 Dec - NOW 31 Jan***
Post by: Casey on September 30, 2010, 06:16:52 PM
AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT - BOOK NOW!!
There are now 54 places booked up for this trackday, up from 40 odd when I looked last week. Places are going REALLY FAST. This is a stonking bargain at £91 (less £20 if you are a FULL MRC member) for full day Open Pit Lane at Brands.
If you are wanting to go, book now, or you may not get a place. Don\'t moan at me later if you find the day is fully booked, you\'ve been warned!!
THIRTEEN rotary powered cars are already paid up for this event, so it\'ll be a good one!
Title: ***TRACKDAY - Brands Hatch, Fri 3 Dec - NOW 31 Jan***
Post by: Tommo_RH9 on September 30, 2010, 08:28:24 PM
MAKE THAT 14 ROTARIES! :-)
LIST - I\'m going to Brands Hatch and have booked my place! Zarterone Harrizone Casey GreySilver Beast stewartm Arnie_O Clive CrissyUK Tommo_RH9 (FD3S - booked direct with alistair from MOT)
Title: ***TRACKDAY - Brands Hatch, Fri 3 Dec - NOW 31 Jan***
Post by: lennycarloff on September 30, 2010, 10:28:13 PM
MAKE THAT 15 ROTARIES! :-)
LIST - I\'m going to Brands Hatch and have booked my place! Zarterone Harrizone Casey GreySilver Beast stewartm Arnie_O Clive CrissyUK Tommo_RH9 (FD3S - booked direct with alistair from MOT) Lennycarloff
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Post by: Casey on September 30, 2010, 10:37:31 PM
Great stuff Jim!!
15 Rotaries booked in!
OK, I think the latest list for Brands is; 1. Zarterone (ex RX-8, now Renault Megane 250 Cup) 2. Harrizone RX-8 3. Casey RX-8 4. Hypothermia RX-8 5. GreySilver Beast RX-8 6. stewartm RX-8 7. Arnie_O RX-8 8. Clive RX-8 9. CrissyUK RX-8 10. Tommo_RH9 RX-7 FD3S 11. Sicknote RX-7 FD 12. Madder RX-8 13. Ian Mothersole RX-8 14. Naz RX-8 15. Greg Radley RX-7/8? (I see you\'ve got a small collection!) 16. LennyCarloff RX-7 FC
Have I missed anyone?
Title: ***TRACKDAY - Brands Hatch, Fri 3 Dec - NOW 31 Jan***
Post by: Casey on October 02, 2010, 08:52:26 PM
BUMP for the weekenders! ;)
Title: ***TRACKDAY - Brands Hatch, Fri 3 Dec - NOW 31 Jan***
Post by: antnicuk on October 02, 2010, 09:38:27 PM
Quote from: Sicknote;716712Who let the bloody Caterham in !!!!!!!
Are you worried about the competition Dave? :cheers
Title: ***TRACKDAY - Brands Hatch, Fri 3 Dec - NOW 31 Jan***
Post by: Sicknote on October 04, 2010, 09:51:22 AM
Are they not limiting the number of cars..... that\'s 60 already on a small track WTF !!!
Title: ***TRACKDAY - Brands Hatch, Fri 3 Dec - NOW 31 Jan***
Post by: CrissyUK on October 04, 2010, 10:12:31 AM
I think that IS the max number of cars on the day, only 25 allowed on track at any one time and they say that you have to come in after 20 minutes or so to allow others to have a go too. Last year it worked well and we never had to queue up for too long to get back on the track.
Title: ***TRACKDAY - Brands Hatch, Fri 3 Dec - NOW 31 Jan***
Post by: Casey on October 04, 2010, 10:41:50 AM
I\'m told that the BH Indy circuit has a track limit of 32, and the maximum number of cars that will be booked for the day is 70, so it doesn\'t look too bad on that basis.
BTW, I see the early booking discount has now been removed. It\'s now showing £130, not the discounted £91........
Title: ***TRACKDAY - Brands Hatch, Fri 3 Dec - NOW 31 Jan***
Post by: Test Drives Unlimited on October 04, 2010, 05:32:35 PM
Glad I booked early :yes
Title: ***TRACKDAY - Brands Hatch, Fri 3 Dec - NOW 31 Jan***
Post by: antnicuk on October 04, 2010, 05:42:43 PM
I\'m surprised it 32 cars, it\'s normally somthing like 1 car for every .1 of a mile of track so about 12 - 14 cars if I\'m not mistaken. 32 would certainly be like a traffic jam. Maybe 32 is for competition where drivers have race licenses
Title: ***TRACKDAY - Brands Hatch, Fri 3 Dec - NOW 31 Jan***
Post by: Casey on October 17, 2010, 10:45:08 AM
AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT - BOOK NOW!!
There are now 64 places booked up for this trackday from the maximum available of 70 (so 6 places left). Unfortunately, the early booking discount has gone, but places are still available at a very reasonable £115 (less £20 if you are a FULL MRC member, claimable AFTER the event).
If you are wanting to go, book now, or you may not get a place.
FIFTEEN rotary powered cars are already paid up for this event, so it\'ll be a good one!
Here is a video of MY FIRST EVER trackday in my own car at Brands in 2007...
Title: ***TRACKDAY - Brands Hatch, Fri 3 Dec - NOW 31 Jan***
Post by: NickD on October 20, 2010, 11:49:43 PM
Was that the day we shared with the Honda\'s. a bunch of silly people they were!
Title: ***TRACKDAY - Brands Hatch, Fri 3 Dec - NOW 31 Jan***
Post by: Casey on October 21, 2010, 12:08:02 AM
^^^ Nah, that was Dec 2008 Nick - I remember that one :Grrr
That was on my 3rd outing to Brands! This\'ll be my 5th :mmmm
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Post by: shaunwil on October 21, 2010, 12:53:05 PM
Oulton will be last day I can make this year. Need to build the funds back up over winter from the engine rebuild !
Shaun
Title: ***TRACKDAY - Brands Hatch, Fri 3 Dec - NOW 31 Jan***
Post by: Sicknote on November 10, 2010, 09:36:37 PM
I still think this is too many cars and could get rather jamed at the start line throughout the day, just a bit concerned.
Title: ***TRACKDAY - Brands Hatch, Fri 3 Dec - NOW 31 Jan***
Post by: Casey on November 20, 2010, 12:33:36 AM
^^^ Dave, I share your potential concern. However, I\'ve been assured that the track limit is 32 cars, so with 70 cars booked in it should work on the basis of most cars staying out ~33% of the time (on average), therefore allowing some slack to avoid pitlane queuing. Might be busy at the first session of the day though!
STOP PRESS: due to someone having a problem with their car, their place, and that of a friend, are now available. So, TWO places still available if you are quick!
Title: ***TRACKDAY - Brands Hatch, Fri 3 Dec - NOW 31 Jan***
Post by: Arnie_O on November 22, 2010, 07:32:58 PM
For those going to Brands that want a CG Lock please see my update here (http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?p=726274#post726274) I have been offered an earlier version for £30 and will have them for Brands
Title: ***TRACKDAY - Brands Hatch, Fri 3 Dec - NOW 31 Jan***
Post by: Casey on November 23, 2010, 09:13:41 AM
Breifing document for this event available below for download. Most of the old hands will be familiar with everything by now, so produced mainly for new comers. Sorry if it\'s rather RX-8 centric, but easier to write from personal experience with my 8 :)
BTW, there still appear to be TWO places left, due to cancellations, any late takers?
Title: ***TRACKDAY - Brands Hatch, Fri 3 Dec - NOW 31 Jan***
Post by: Casey on November 25, 2010, 09:34:55 PM
This event was sold out again but there is
ONE PLACE NOW AVAILABLE!
Stewartm can\'t now make it to Brands Hatch and he is too late to cancel his paid up place, so he\'s looking for someone to transfer his slot to. If anyone is intersted, please PM me and I\'ll pass on Stewart\'s contact details so you can "negotiate" direct.
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Post by: stewartm on November 26, 2010, 06:58:09 AM
Thanks for posting this up Casey.
A couple of guys were really quick out of the blocks, so it looks like this place has already gone.
Hope you guys get a good day for it :god
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Post by: Casey on November 26, 2010, 08:15:43 AM
^^^ No problem, shows this event is very popular to have gone so quickly!
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Post by: CrissyUK on November 27, 2010, 08:16:56 PM
Hey Malcolm and All,
Trying to keep with our newly established tradition, how about going to the Rising Sun Inn half a mile from Brands Hatch for food afterwards? :D
Title: ***TRACKDAY - Brands Hatch, Fri 3 Dec - NOW 31 Jan***
Post by: Casey on November 27, 2010, 09:43:33 PM
^^^^ Absolutely! Incredible find; how many "Rising Suns" can we find :)
Seems like Hypo, you and I are definately up for a post-track meal (RX8OC thread a few minutes ago). As the "pub table" booker :) would you be kind enough to give them a call and see how busy they are on Friday night? I reckon there might be 8-12 of us interested in missing the M25 snarl-up?
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Post by: lennycarloff on November 27, 2010, 10:15:07 PM
Hi folks a post pop sounds like a good idea after, I have to say not looking forward to the drive home after in rush hour (hours) , see you for Bacon butty and a cupper Fri morning
Title: ***TRACKDAY - Brands Hatch, Fri 3 Dec - NOW 31 Jan***
Post by: Casey on November 30, 2010, 10:14:00 AM
UPDATE:Brands has had a couple of inches of snow today. They have no event today, next one is tomorrow (Wed) and are not sure yet whether that will be "on" or not, so you can imagine they can\'t give me any information on Friday\'s prognosis at this stage. They say it may not be until 4-5pm on Thursday night before decision is made. They do have facilities to clear the track of snow, but if the covering is excessive, still falling, or the track itself is exceptionally cold, then the day would be cancelled.
I\'ve spoken to Nick at Mazda on Track and he confirms that the event is still "on" until he hears from Brands Hatch to the contrary.
Keep an eye on this forum and I will update everyone as soon as I know anything more. Nick also has the email address of everyone who booked, so please check your emails. For anyone who took a transferred place please ensure Mazda on Track have your email address.
Title: ***TRACKDAY - Brands Hatch, Fri 3 Dec - NOW 31 Jan***
Post by: Lesley Willmore on November 30, 2010, 03:43:12 PM
Is this event still on due to the bad weather - when will a decision be made? Thanks Lesley
Title: ***TRACKDAY - Brands Hatch, Fri 3 Dec - NOW 31 Jan***
Post by: Casey on November 30, 2010, 05:22:25 PM
:2Confused Lesley, see my post imediately above yours. It\'s "on" until we hear otherwise, but we may not know until the day itself....
Title: ***TRACKDAY - Brands Hatch, Fri 3 Dec - NOW 31 Jan***
Post by: clive on November 30, 2010, 07:03:19 PM
I had still been optimistic about Brands till just now:o
I don\'t live far from Brands and have just seen the local forcast,
In this area we have been grid locked all day and now they tell us that it will be colder with more snow tomorrow so no thaw and lots and lots more due on Thursday !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:(:(
Title: ***TRACKDAY - Brands Hatch, Fri 3 Dec - NOW 31 Jan***
Post by: Casey on December 01, 2010, 10:39:51 AM
IMPORTANT UPDATE - TRACKDAY POSTPONED
Nick at Mazda on Track has just confirmed this trackday has now been transferred to 31st Jan (Monday). Although I\'m obviously disappointed, it\'s also a relief, as the uncertainty was causing a lot of problems for everyone.
OK, the issue now is do people want to transfer to 31 Jan (which will happen automatically), or take a credit against another future event. If there are enough people interested I\'ll run with the 31st.
Can everyone booked on this day please post up here so that I know you are aware of the postponement.
I\'m OK for 31st Jan list; casey GreySilver Beast CrissyUK
I\'d rather take a credit against a future date;
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Post by: NickD on December 01, 2010, 11:28:25 AM
Title: ***TRACKDAY - Brands Hatch, Fri 3 Dec - NOW 31 Jan***
Post by: HypoThermia on December 01, 2010, 12:23:15 PM
That\'s a nice view of Graham Hill bend, looking back up at Druids. I expect it will be on this year\'s Xmas cards from Brands :Santa
Ian.
Can everyone booked on this day please post up here so that I know you are aware of the postponement.
I\'m OK for 31st Jan list; casey GreySilver Beast CrissyUK HypoThermia
I\'d rather take a credit against a future date;
Title: ***TRACKDAY - Brands Hatch, Fri 3 Dec - NOW 31 Jan***
Post by: Casey on December 01, 2010, 05:02:11 PM
Can everyone booked on this day please post up here so that I know you are aware of the postponement.
Update from RX8OC forum
I\'m OK for 31st Jan list; casey GreySilver Beast CrissyUK Naz Arnie_O HypoThermia Ian.Mothersole Harrizone Zarterone
I\'d rather take a credit against a future date; [/COLOR
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Post by: lennycarloff on December 01, 2010, 06:26:44 PM
Hi all sounds like the best idea i was not sure how i was going to make it down there never mind round the track, so but me down for 31st of jan
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Post by: Casey on December 01, 2010, 06:41:26 PM
Can everyone booked on this day please post up here so that I know you are aware of the postponement.
^^^^No problem James, you would probably have had the most difficult journey of all of us!
I\'m OK for 31st Jan list; casey GreySilver Beast CrissyUK Naz Arnie_O HypoThermia Ian.Mothersole Harrizone Zarterone Lennycarloff Clive Madder
I\'d rather take a credit against a future date;
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Post by: madder on December 01, 2010, 10:10:12 PM
Well that saved me posting that i was going to attend all that nasty roadsalt on my nice clean car and all. So i\'m up for the 31st assuming the snow has gone.
Title: ***TRACKDAY - Brands Hatch, Fri 3 Dec - NOW 31 Jan***
Post by: ANRX7 on December 02, 2010, 10:44:53 AM
Can everyone booked on this day please post up here so that I know you are aware of the postponement.
I\'m OK for 31st Jan list; casey GreySilver Beast CrissyUK Naz Arnie_O HypoThermia Ian.Mothersole Harrizone Zarterone Lennycarloff Clive Madder ANRX7 (Didn\'t book for December but OK for January if slot available.)
I\'d rather take a credit against a future date;
Title: ***TRACKDAY - Brands Hatch, Fri 3 Dec - NOW 31 Jan***
Post by: Casey on December 02, 2010, 11:17:57 AM
^^^^ Hi, ANRX7, very pleased to see you\'d like to join us at Brands.
I\'ve emailed Nick at Mazdaontrack to ask how you can book a place on 31st. Nick might post up here directly, or I\'ll PM you as soon as I have a reply.
Title: ***TRACKDAY - Brands Hatch, Fri 3 Dec - NOW 31 Jan***
Post by: Casey on December 02, 2010, 07:04:04 PM
THREE PLACES AVAILABLE FOR 31st JAN
All but three people who booked on the 3rd Dec date have confirmed they are happy to transfer to the 31st Jan. That means there are currently 3 places available for booking.
Booking a place can be done via THIS LINK (http://www.mazdaontrack.co.uk/brands-hatch---january-31st-2011-399-p.asp)
So, if ANRX7 or anyone else wants to have some trackday fun on Monday, 31 Jan, get booking quick!
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Post by: Casey on December 03, 2010, 08:19:41 AM
UPDATE - TWO PLACES now available, as Adrian (ANRX7) has bagged a place :Thumbs-up
I\'ve still not heard back from Sicknote, Greg Radley, Tommo_TH9 and DreRX8, so I hope they are not in a Brands Hatch pitlane snowdrift as I type this.......
I\'m OK for 31st Jan list; casey GreySilver Beast CrissyUK Naz Arnie_O HypoThermia Ian.Mothersole Harrizone Zarterone Lennycarloff Clive Madder ANRX7 Lloydv Greg Radley
I\'d rather take a credit against a future date;
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Post by: will_1223 on December 04, 2010, 10:43:03 PM
hi casey if i can get the day off and my missus not working can i catch a lift with you? also would i be able to bring my brother lol, i know a tall ask but i would love to go up there just to watch even if i didnt get a passenger ride. We both have helmets as well if we get offered a ride around :) :Giggle
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Post by: Casey on December 05, 2010, 12:20:48 AM
^^^ Will; if you can make it down to my place in Colchester early enough you (and your brother) are welcome to a lift, no problem. I\'ll probably be leaving Colchester ~6am, to avoid the bridge queues and get down early to bag a garage. If you bring your helmets there should be ample opportunities for passenger rides. Not sure what I\'ll be doing after the session yet - a group of us might stay down for a meal local to the track to avoid the rush-hour traffic back on the M25. If we do, then you\'d be welcome to join us before the trip back.
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Post by: will_1223 on December 05, 2010, 06:12:28 PM
Ok mate will make sure I can get time off in the new year and if my brother can as long as we can will be at yours for 5.45am, thanks btw
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Post by: Tommo_RH9 on January 05, 2011, 08:40:17 PM
sorry for not replying on here...was in touch with alistair direct (from MOT). i am defo available for the 31st january...and my parents have just moved into a lovely house 15mins from the track...so i even have a new pit garage close by lol! looking forward to a good day and meeting you all. :-)
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Post by: Casey on January 05, 2011, 10:14:12 PM
UPDATED LIST
I\'m OK for 31st Jan list; casey CrissyUK Naz Arnie_O HypoThermia Ian.Mothersole Harrizone Zarterone Lennycarloff Clive Madder ANRX7 Lloydv Greg Radley Tommo_RH9 DreRX8 Tekken
Not yet reconfirmed; Sicknote
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Post by: Arnie_O on January 20, 2011, 02:14:49 PM
Due to circumstances out of my control I am no longer able to attend Brands Hatch at the end of the month. If there are any members that would like to take my place (booked at the reduced rate of £90 i think) then please let me know or contact Casey
Thanks guys and have fun. (http://www.rx8ownersclub.co.uk/forum/images/smilies/icon_sad.gif)
UPDATED LIST
I\'m OK for 31st Jan list; casey CrissyUK Naz Arnie_O - PLACE UP FOR GRABS :( HypoThermia Ian.Mothersole Harrizone Zarterone Lennycarloff Clive Madder ANRX7 Lloydv Greg Radley Tommo_RH9 DreRX8 Tekken
Not yet reconfirmed; Sicknote
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Post by: Tommo_RH9 on January 24, 2011, 01:34:11 PM
Casey - for some reason I am unable to reply to PM\'s...is this because i\'m a guest??? Anyway - i\'m still defo coming to Brands as a spectator, though as the car is for sale...i will most likely not be driving round. :-(
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Post by: Casey on January 24, 2011, 01:58:11 PM
^^ Sorry Tom, forgot you are a guest and, yes, that means you can\'t reply to my PM :Hammer
Be good to see you there, spectating, passengering or driving....
If you DEFFO won\'t be driving, have you been in contact with Nick Dougill (or Alastair), as he did (may still?) have a reserve list of people you could sell your ticket onto? I think you booked direct with MoT, so you know of the website and have the contact numbers of the guys there?
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Post by: Tommo_RH9 on January 24, 2011, 02:01:46 PM
ah - that makes sense. will have to ammend my for sale thread lol!
i have been in touch with alistair but havent made my mind up 100% on the driving front. will 100% be there...and if im not driving will let alistair know asap.
cheers
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Post by: jon newman on January 24, 2011, 09:03:57 PM
Is this event full? also whats the start time.
thanks jon
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Post by: Casey on January 24, 2011, 11:50:19 PM
^^ Jon - Arnie_O (see post a few place up from here) still had his place up for grabs when I spoke to him today as he can\'t make it now. I\'ll PM you his mobile so you can text. As a guest, you won\'t be able to reply to my PM, but you can contact Arnie_O (Aston).
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Post by: Arnie_O on January 25, 2011, 12:01:06 AM
Jon I do indeed still have my place available mate... let me know if your interested
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Post by: Test Drives Unlimited on January 25, 2011, 11:11:57 PM
I will be there,as the Photographer,using Malcolm\'s Camera again :)
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Post by: Sicknote on January 26, 2011, 11:02:10 PM
I was leaving this to the last moment in the hope that things would change but it is quite apparent that I won\'t be able to make this on Monday, if anyone wishes to have my place just let me know, sorry all, was looking forward to taking the tripple out again.
£95 to the first who wants it. (this includes a passenger)
Dave
PS: Sorry Malcolm :(
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Post by: Casey on January 27, 2011, 12:57:12 AM
Dave :eek::eek:
I thought you\'d gone very quiet on here, but gobsmacked to hear you can\'t make it.
That\'s both you and Aston with tickets going spare, I trust it\'s not catching.....
I hope you are well (and kermit!) and sincerely hope to see you at an event later in the year :)
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Post by: Casey on January 28, 2011, 02:20:27 PM
OK, I hope everyone is set for Monday. Current BBC forecast is for light rain and 3 degrees (but NO SNOW!!).
I\'ve attached a briefing pack, which also contains a list of who\'s attending, which might make it easier to meet anyone new.
Key points;
Arrive as early as you can (I aim to get there shortly after 7am). Official arrival time is from 7.30am, no later than 8.30am. If you arrive early, try to get to the pit area and bag a garage. Given the number of cars, if we try to get three cars to a garage we\'d be taking our fair share. So, early arrivals, please bag a garage each, then later arrivals can share.
Same info being posted on RX8OC.
Title: Brands Track day - Yellow RX7 on track
Post by: ANRX7 on January 31, 2011, 03:13:41 PM
Hi A big thanks to all the people I spoke to at Brands to day, all of whom were more than happy to assist me with my first track day learning curve. I had a great time :Thumbs-up.
However - the learning curve! First problem of the day was registering 108db - 3db over the limit. Finally got it down to 105-6 db and was given the all clear but told that I might get called in if the marshalls thought it was too loud. I was called in for scuffing the track surface with my front splitter :Nono!. I tried three times to try and resolve it (including driving slower) but in the end I conceded and decided that it was better to retire than be given my marching orders by the clerk of the course. It\'s always good to learn and solve problems. I probably need to raise the ride height 1 to 2 inches. A project for later this year when it\'s warmer.
Had a great day - even though I left at 1pm - very happy and looking forward to future events.
Picture attached. (http://www.ukslotcars.co.uk/temp/IMG_9751.JPG) (courtesy of Matt Beard, PhoenixPhotos.)
Have fun. Adrian(http://www.ukslotcars.co.uk/temp/IMG_9751.jpg)
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Post by: fil_auto on January 31, 2011, 04:29:02 PM
Good on you Adrian and that\'s a fantastic pic! :3gears-lh
Laeeq\'s old car I presume and looks to be covered in R Magic FD goodness :InLove :god
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Post by: clive on February 02, 2011, 11:51:25 AM
First of all many thanks to all who turned out for this on a cold January day and Malcolm who works very hard behind the scenes to get these events off the ground for us all to enjoy.
Also it was good to see an FD an FC and an FB out on the track but a real shame that we have so many really good well sorted powerful RX-7\'s in the club that won\'t come out to play with us:(.
BTW when I say cold I mean COLD, indeed it was so cold that no matter how I altered tyre pressures and suspension settings I could not get ANY heat in the tyres infact I have never ever gone on a race track and gone back to the pits on the same tyre pressures,
In the afternoon the sun came out very briefly putting a bit of heat into the track and I finally found a little bit of grip !
I am pleased to say that as a result of a mate of mine coming along I now know why people rave about the sound of my RX-8 with its full Racing Beat exhaust system, plus he did incar for me that I think would do Top Gear proud for quality (even goes out to full screen with no graining!!)
There is one of the RX-8 by itself on the straight and I know why Aston told me that he nearly had an accident keep hearing the car go round :rollin:rollin:rollin.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6hirN1omhw Driving by from the pits
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Post by: Arnie_O on February 02, 2011, 12:40:43 PM
Yep your Car sounds awesome Clive... Hoping to get mine to a similar level of porn sound on my Re-Amemiya system once i get the car back. Was a great day, thanks for all the shotgun rides guys and thanks to Malcolm for sorting the day along with NickD from MoT
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Post by: Casey on February 02, 2011, 06:56:01 PM
Finally found a moment to post up and say a HUGE thankyou to everyone, drivers and spectators, who came along on Monday to make it a "Grand Day Out". The weather was very cold, but with no wind, and some lovely sunshine in the afternoon. I thoroughly enjoyed the day, especially as it was my first trackday with the Federal 595 RS-R tyres, which proved very grippy after 2-3 laps. Analysis of my in-car video at home later showed the tyres had knocked 2 seconds off my previous lap times, so well pleased with that. Getting ever closer to the elusive 60 sec Indy laptime :cool
Well done to all the "first timers" on their first full trackday. You all seemed to enjoy the day and you were giving it some beans, especially later in the day when you\'d built more confidence and the track had warmed up a little. I hope to see you all later in the year sometime!
One great thing about the day was to see so many rotaries together (15 in total) in the pits, especially as we did get an FB, FC, FD and a whole bunch of RX-8\'s. As Clive said, there are so many well sorted FD\'s out there I\'m surprised more didn\'t join in the fun. Well done to Adrian with his lovely yellow FD, which juuuuuust scraped throught the noise test and looked lovely on track. Shame about the splitter grounding, but I hope you can get that sorted, quieten her down a bit and look forward to seeing you again on track.
The social side in the pits was lively throughout the day; plenty to chat about, and the odd mechanical and gravel issue to deal with. It was great to see everyone chip in to help out others. On that score, my thanks to Clive and Hypothermia for the loan of some of the tools I didn\'t think I\'d need on the day...... I am maintaining my record of last year of going through front brakepads like no tomorrow - but at least it keeps Clive in business :) Thanks also to Naz for "Spanner Monkey" assistance :Thumbs-up
I\'m quite busy with work this week, but will catch up at the weekend and sort through the in-car footage (not as high quality as Clive\'s!) and still pics that Nigel (GSB) took with my camera (thx Nige) and post something up.
I\'ve nearly finalised some venues/dates for further trackdays this year and hope to post up within the next week, so keep an eye out......
:cheers
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Post by: lennycarloff on February 02, 2011, 09:25:21 PM
Some great in car footage there clive, thanks for that, hope to see you all soon jim
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Post by: clive on February 02, 2011, 11:07:56 PM
Quote from: lennycarloff;740333Some great in car footage there clive, thanks for that, hope to see you all soon jim
Good to see you out again proving what a fun and purposeful car the EGI can be :Thumbs-up
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Post by: clive on February 02, 2011, 11:14:15 PM
More video and as with the other two the quality is so good that you can up the resolution and it won\'t go all grainy.
Real; good shots of Adrian (FD) and Greg (FB) in this one
(thanks Philip)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-mUDzO94SY
O\' yes, and "Turbo" what "Turbo" :driving
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Post by: RobMatthews on February 02, 2011, 11:32:04 PM
ffs why did i have to watch those videos, i am dieing to get back out on track :-( and in fact as knackered as i am now feeling i wanna go work on the car lol nothing like some in car footage to waken the mind and get me all excited
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Post by: shaunwil on February 03, 2011, 09:37:42 PM
Awesome video :D
Any more info on the gizmo taking the readings on the video...
Shaun
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Post by: Casey on February 05, 2011, 08:37:24 PM
Not such good quality video, but pleased to see I got a 62 sec and a few 63 secs laps recorded in them :)
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Post by: clive on February 05, 2011, 09:43:24 PM
Good consistent laps Malcolm unlike my raggedy ones :D
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Post by: Casey on February 22, 2011, 03:38:56 PM
^^^That\'s because you are pushing the limit much more (and with skill!), whereas I\'m sitting well within the car\'s (and my unskilled!) limits. Doesn\'t matter though, huge fun getting nice smooth, and reasonably quick laps with consistent times, especially as the times were ~2-3 seconds quicker than my last outing to BH.
OK, a reminder that this event was one of the 4 MRC 2010 "Officially Supported Trackdays". People have been asking me how to claim their MRC contribution so, if you are a FULL, paid-up, MRC member, drop an email to "Lisa @ mazdarotaryclub.com" (without the spaces!). Include your forum name, real name and your mailing address and Lisa will send you a cheque for £20 towards your costs (brakepads in my case.............again :o)
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Post by: NickD on February 22, 2011, 04:44:10 PM
Quote from: Casey;744686^^^That\'s because you are pushing the limit much more (and with skill!), whereas I\'m sitting well within the car\'s (and my unskilled!) limits. Doesn\'t matter though, huge fun getting nice smooth, and reasonably quick laps with consistent times, especially as the times were ~2-3 seconds quicker than my last outing to BH.
OK, a reminder that this event was one of the 4 MRC 2010 "Officially Supported Trackdays". People have been asking me how to claim their MRC contribution so, if you are a FULL, paid-up, MRC member, drop an email to "Lisa @ mazdarotrayclub.com" (without the spaces!). Include your forum name, real name and your mailing address and Lisa will send you a cheque for £20 towards your costs (brakepads in my case.............again :o)
Stop braking so much for corners, you will save a fortune (http://www.jonrb.com/emoticons/whistling.gif)
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Post by: Zarterone on February 22, 2011, 06:48:40 PM
Quote from: Casey;744686email to "Lisa @ mazdarotrayclub.com" (without the spaces!).
or mistakes:rollin
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Post by: Casey on February 22, 2011, 07:02:36 PM
Thank you Nick and Paul........ :o:Hammer:)
Spelling corrected, might take longer to sort out my braking.......
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Post by: NickD on February 22, 2011, 08:26:58 PM
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Post by: Casey on February 26, 2011, 08:19:26 PM
Quote from: Casey;744686OK, a reminder that this event was one of the 4 MRC 2010 "Officially Supported Trackdays". People have been asking me how to claim their MRC contribution so, if you are a FULL, paid-up, MRC member, drop an email to "Lisa @ mazdarotaryclub.com" (without the spaces!). Include your forum name, real name and your mailing address and Lisa will send you a cheque for £20 towards your costs (brakepads in my case.............again :o)
You can get your payment even quicker if you send your PayPal email address to Lisa, as she now has some funds in the account.