***TRACKDAY SERIES, Mallory Park, Sat, 7th August***

[Sicknote]

Sorry to hear the news but on a vultures note, does that mean your track time is up for grabs

Dave

[Casey]

Shaun - so sorry to hear the potentially bad news on the engine. Just at the wrong time, with Mallory and RS7 coming up! Nevertheless, it\'ll be good to see you at Mallory, even if "sans FD", but Crissy wille be disappointed not to get a passenger ride!

If you need/want to sell on your trackday place, they\'ll be no problem. Looks like Dave has got in first, but if he doesn\'t take it, Aston (Arnie_O) will most likely grab it.

[Arnie_O]

hmm money is tight at the moment what eith Insurance, Tax, MOT, plus parts ordered.

but its its there ill see if i can do it... really dont want to miss a track

[shaunwil]

Been chatting to Clive and I think we have got a plan for my place.

Can\'t decide if its a stuck seal or cracked apex so airing on the safe side. If it has to come out it will get some porting done to it before it goes back together.

At least I have the 1st gen

Shaun

[madder]

Mines going in on Tuesday 3rd to have radiator bracket replaced and underside tinkered with and tracking done after my bumper car session. Lets hope they don\'t find any damage to front suspension.

[Arnie_O]

Tom dont you mean "Lets hope there is no damage to the front suspension" as if there was damage i would rally like them to find it if it was my bar before going back on track.

[CrissyUK]

but Crissy wille be disappointed not to get a passenger ride!

oh that\'s OK, I am sure there\'ll be others...  :Giggle  

no, seriously, really hope that it all solves itself quickly and inexpensively for Shaun. the passenger ride will happen sooner or later    

on the other hand Clive can always trick Shaun into having another passenger ride with me. there\'s a lake in the middle of Mallory and I have brand new tyres which can add up to the thrill factor of whether a swim is in the cards or not!

[shaunwil]

Cheers guys. I\'ll still be there. Just not in the FD.

There will be plenty of time to get back on track !

Shaun

[C J R]

Ok, so busy gathering \'stuff\' together ready for Saturday and checking car fluids, tyre pressures, fuel (although I know I will need to fill up again, and again and maybe again...), engine oil, premix oil, bringing a small selection of tools and a spare set of brake pads (just in case), helmet.
 
Anyone using methanol/water mix -  From your experience at Cadwell (or other tracks) how much did you use ? I use a 5 litre tank, trying to gauge whether I will use it all during the day.
 
What other \'stuff\' would you recommend.
 
Thanks
Chris

[Casey]

Chris, attached is the Cadwell briefing document, in case you\'ve not seen it. Hoepfull you\'ve got all the issues covered, but just in case.......

I haven\'t had the chance to update it specifically for Mallory, but the main content would be much the same. I\'ve tried to write it to take account of all rotary car types, but apologies for my limited knowledge of specific requirements for pre-RX-8 models! No idea about your methanol/water mix question either I\'m afraid!

[C J R]

Chris, attached is the Cadwell briefing document, in case you\'ve not seen it. Hoepfull you\'ve got all the issues covered, but just in case.......
 
I haven\'t had the chance to update it specifically for Mallory, but the main content would be much the same. I\'ve tried to write it to take account of all rotary car types, but apologies for my limited knowledge of specific requirements for pre-RX-8 models! No idea about your methanol/water mix question either I\'m afraid!

Thanks
Casey.
 
I hope there\'s a Shell fuel station near the track. LoL
 
Chris

[Casey]

Chris, closest Shell garage I can find, coming from a northerly direction, would be this one;

Shell Service Station, Groby Road, Glenfield, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 8GJ

or this one, about 8 miles from the hotel - looks like you cold swing by this one on your way to the hotel to "top off". This is also possibly the closest one to refill during the trackday lunch break.

Shell Service Station, Coventry Road, Broughton Astley, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 6QD

Maybe someone more local might know better - MrHanky lives very close to Mallory!

[C J R]

Chris, closest Shell garage I can find, coming from a northerly direction, would be this one;
 
Shell Service Station, Groby Road, Glenfield, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 8GJ
 
or this one, about 8 miles from the hotel - looks like you cold swing by this one on your way to the hotel to "top off". This is also possibly the closest one to refill during the trackday lunch break.
 
Shell Service Station, Coventry Road, Broughton Astley, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 6QD
 
Maybe someone more local might know better - MrHanky lives very close to Mallory!

Thanks Casey
"Great minds...." and all that, I had the same idea and googled Shell stations close to the hotel and the track ready for those of us who may need to fill up pre track session and at lunch time.
 
Hope to catch you in the bar on Friday evening.
Thanks again,
Chris

[Arnie_O]

As i have already posted this on the RX8Oc a few days ago.
Thought i should do the same here.

I have decided to opt out of the Mallory trip, though i had no actual ticked bookes some know the situation that was planned however it would have still cost me around £400-£500 for the trip and thats money i can put towards other things at the moment.

Have fun all those that go, I would come up and spectate however I would feel that i should be driving my car round there so ill sit this one out.

see you at the next trip hopefully.

Aston

[Test Drives Unlimited]

I haven\'t fully decided yet,but may drive up in the other car on Saturday Morning & come & watch you all going round the Track
 
I bring my Camera