***TRACKDAY, Goodwood, Saturday, 31 August***

[Casey]

EDITED 12 Feb - main changes to original in RED

We have an opportunity of a trackday at this historic venue on a SATURDAY 31st August[/color]. This circuit is steeped in British racing car history (and WW2 history). Trackdays opportunities here are quite rare so I, for one, will be there if it pans out. Many of us will be familiar with Goodwood, owing to the annual "Festival of Speed" being held there. For those of you who don\'t know much about it, there is a link below, but the circuit is in a beautiful setting near Chichester on the South Coast. The track first opened to the public in 1948 and is derived from an ex-military airfield, RAF Westhampnett, which was a Battle of Britain airfield during WW2. Douglas Bader flew his last sortie from this airfield.

Due to onerous noise restrictions in force at the circuit the Track Day format of the day will be;
1. Maximum of 48 cars.
2. 4 x 15 mins sessions of 12 cars per hour (with some flexibility to move between sessions)**
3. 98dB static noise, with a 92dB drive-by.

**It was hoped to run an Open Pit Lane format, but the noise regulations dictate 1-2 minute noise gap every 30 minutes, so it is thought sessions would work better after all.

Price will be £249, a little more than some other tracks, but a very rare opportunity.

We need a MINIMUM of 15 cars for this event or it likely won\'t happen! I would ask that only people who are certain they can make it put their name on the list. I appreciate though that some people may have to change their plans later through unforeseen circumstances.

Price will be £249, a little more than some other tracks, but a very rare opportunity.

If you want some more information then HERE IS A LINK to the Goodwood official site.

The 2.38 mile circuit is  pretty flat, fast and flowing. Here\'s a video to give you an idea of what it\'s like to drive it   ;

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[Casey]

Please quote, add your name, remove quote tags and post - thx.

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[C J R]

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[Rzla]

98 db? What the feck. What\'s wrong with these people putting noise restrictions on race tracks? Its a bloody RACE track!

[Casey]

@CJR :Thumbsup!

@Rzla - alas, it is a sign of our times. This was a real racetrack back in the day, with no noise restrictions of course, but then the local council planners allowed house building near many UK tracks. Low and behold, people then buy the houses next to said tracks (in full knowledge), then complain to the council about the noise, so the council then impose noise limits..............:2Confused

In fairness, Goodwood doesn\'t host races any more, it\'s just used for a few trackdays, corporate events and car testing.

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[lennycarloff]

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[Casey]

Jim :Thumbsup! That\'s commitment of the highest order :god - a very long trip for you!

Updating with RX8OC names also....

I\'m interested in this trackday;
1. Casey
2. GreySilver Beast
3. CJR
4. Harrizone
5. Will66 (Give me something to work towards getting the car ready!)
6. Bulldog
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[Casey]

Thank you - there was sufficient early interest to get the date for this event sorted - Saturday, 31 August

I would stress that Goodwood are extremely strict on noise limits and that they will ask for ¾ of the rev range on a static test. They also have monitoring stations all the way round the track.

Countzero\'s RX-8 was right on the 98dB limit and only has a Borla catback fitted.
Casey\'s Racing Beat catback exhaust typically registers 85dB on a static test, which is well within the limits.
A standard RX-8 exhaust will have no problem with the limits.

PLEASE READ THE EDITED FIRST POST IN THIS THREAD TO RE-CONFIRM YOU ARE HAPPY WITH THE DATE, FORMAT, PRICE, ETC.
IF YOU HAVE READ THAT AND WISH TO TAKE PART, PLEASE (RE)ADD YOUR NAME BELOW.
WE NEED AT LEAST 15 PEOPLE TO SIGN UP TO MAKE THIS VIABLE.

I want to take part in this trackday;
1. Casey
2. GSB - (It would be rude not to,as its on my doorstep i.e 30mins away)
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[cyman]

is this being kept to rotary/mazda cars??

i would happily attend but the only car on the road at present is a non rotary scirocco r

[Casey]

Hi Cyman - no problem with non-rotaries at this event. The more people from within the car club community the better, so we can make it a more social occasion too. Put your name down if you can make it, be glad to see you there

In fact, I\'m guessing a number of RX-7\'s will struggle to meet the noise regs, so if people on here have access to other cars that are trackable, then no problem if they want to drive those instead.

[C J R]

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1. Casey
2. GSB - (It would be rude not to,as its on my doorstep i.e 30mins away)
3. Will66 - Gives me a date to work to with the car, if it doesn\'t pass the noise test I\'ll be out on track in my daily
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I want to take part in this trackday;
1. Casey
2. GSB - (It would be rude not to,as its on my doorstep i.e 30mins away)
3. Will66 - Gives me a date to work to with the car, if it doesn\'t pass the noise test I\'ll be out on track in my daily
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[cyman]

I want to take part in this trackday;
1. Casey
2. GSB - (It would be rude not to,as its on my doorstep i.e 30mins away)
3. Will66 - Gives me a date to work to with the car, if it doesn\'t pass the noise test I\'ll be out on track in my daily
4. CJR (I\'ll make sure I have the track exhaust fitted)
5. Clive
6. cyman - in the vw
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[Casey]

Thanks for your support guys - going well so far, but we need a few more!

I want to take part in this trackday;
1. Casey
2. GSB - (It would be rude not to,as its on my doorstep i.e 30mins away)
3. Will66 - Gives me a date to work to with the car, if it doesn\'t pass the noise test I\'ll be out on track in my daily
4. CJR (I\'ll make sure I have the track exhaust fitted)
5. Clive
6. cyman - in the vw
7. Madder
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[Casey]

Thanks again for your support guys, updated with latest from the RX8OC - nearly there, but we need a few more!

I want to take part in this trackday;
1. Casey
2. GSB - (It would be rude not to,as its on my doorstep i.e 30mins away)
3. Will66 - Gives me a date to work to with the car, if it doesn\'t pass the noise test I\'ll be out on track in my daily.
4. CJR
5. Clive
6. cyman (in vw scirocco r, as his rotary is off the road)
7. Madder (always wanted to do goodwood)
8. tom_c
9. Harrizone (Unable to resist any longer  =P~ )
10.Wildman10
11. Bulldog
12. fasbassa
13. connan
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