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| Grubbster I think I have a serious problem Location: Gosport | Posted - 7 February 2010 15:42   
On behalf of the Solent Se7ens I have organised 3 trackdays at Castle Combe to help raise some funds for charity while we can enjoy some great days out. The rates we have are discounted and I am running them on a 'not for profit' basis, so anything we make over the costs will go to charity split equally between The Red & White Appeal and Nuke the Leuk.These are not Lotus 7 Club trackdays - this means that other cars are welcome to join us (even Elise's and 21's!) and you do not need an FIA roll bar. Cars must be roadworthy and drivers must hold a licence (race cars are allowed if they pass the noise test). There are 36 places for each event and the format will be 3 sessions per hour for 12 cars per session (split roughly by experience - Note: cars with slicks must book session 3) - so 20 minutes slots on a fairly quiet track - this should provide plenty of track time. Dates and prices: Friday 26th March at £120 per car Monday 17th May at £165 per car Monday 16th August at £165 per car There will be small additional charges for second drivers, passengers and instruction (all details on our website), these are probably the best prices you'll ever see for a trackday at this venue  Full details and booking forms are available here, these will no doubt sell out very quickly (March is already over half full) so please get booking forms and cheques to me ASAP if you are interested. I'll run a reserve list so people can swap out if circumstances change. I will allocate people to their chosen groups as best I can but as there are only 12 cars per group not everyone will get their first choice. If you are sendiing in a booking form please email me as well so I know what to expect. Castle Combe management have specifically asked me to make 2 things very clear - 1. The noise limit will be strictly enforced100db(A) at 0.5m at 4500rpm so if in doubt you can either pop to the circuit when they are running a trackday to get tested, or you can consider additional silencing. On the day Castle Combes decision is final - you have been warned! 2. Drivers must pay particular attention to the briefing regarding Quarry bend - too many people have been introduced to the tyre wall there and we don't want to add to the list please! These exclusive events will be run as fun and friendly days so courteous driving standards are not optional! Spectators are most welcome so please come and join us! If you have any questions please contact me steve@solentse7ens.co.uk or blatmail. Full details and booking forms available here Solent Se7ens Web! Edited by - grubbster on 27 Mar 2010 17:15:50 Edited by - grubbster on 29 Mar 2010 18:43:03 |
| Dazzled Windbag Location: ".....the only K in the village" | Posted - 8 February 2010 7:46
 Have a BTT on me. |
| tonysee Windbag Location: Waltham Chase, Hampshire | Posted - 8 February 2010 12:09
Steve, I have posted you my application form, but have not, as yet, got confirmation back from you. Have you got my form and my cheque? tony's bad, blue 7 here |
| Grubbster I think I have a serious problem Location: Gosport | Posted - 8 February 2010 12:24
Sorry Tony I haven't yet sent out confirmations - I'll try to get these out later on, but yes I do have your paperwork amongst the mountain and you're in! Solent Se7ens Web! |
| tonysee Windbag Location: Waltham Chase, Hampshire | Posted - 8 February 2010 12:56
Steve, thanks. Let's just hope it warms up. In Bath at the mo, and its just on freezing and it's trying to rain. Horrible  Still it could be worse, it could be snow tc tony's bad, blue 7 here |
| ric You are at a complex junction Location: At work, avoiding it. | Posted - 8 February 2010 12:58
Having never done CC before I did a Youtube search to get an idea and most of the results came back containing the word crash VX HPC - Loud and proud here Adding power makes you faster on the straights. Subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere |
| Grubbster I think I have a serious problem Location: Gosport | Posted - 8 February 2010 14:36
There have been some spectactular and frightening crashes there during races, mostly at Quarry (hence the special briefing needed) - but to be honest if you drive sensibly the chances of a crash are very slim. The approach to Quarry is very fast and there is a bit of a crest just at the point you might want to brake - so the car can go light causing the wheels lock and you might not make the corner! The clear advice given at the briefing is to brake a little before the crest and a little more after it then you'll have no troubles. It is a great circuit You'll love it Solent Se7ens Web! Edited by - Grubbster on 8 Feb 2010 21:18:21 |
| Atinod Anyone got a sock? Location: South Coast | Posted - 8 February 2010 20:51
My cheque has been posted  I hope there are still places, as this is very good value |
| weeman Windbag Location: waterlooville | Posted - 9 February 2010 1:34
Does anyone know if the 'Ring Tamer' will be there.  If he/she is going you might want to rethink how many categories you have, Steve  _________________________ Be Lucky!! Martin (Solent Se7ens) M7 |
| ric You are at a complex junction Location: At work, avoiding it. | Posted - 9 February 2010 7:33
Who's the ring tamer?? VX HPC - Loud and proud here Adding power makes you faster on the straights. Subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere |
| Grubbster I think I have a serious problem Location: Gosport | Posted - 9 February 2010 10:09
quote: Some say he is the Stigs faster brother and that his centre of gravity is lower than average to aid handling . . . all we know is that they call him the ring tamer  Solent Se7ens Web! |
| Dutchy Anorak Location: Portsmouth | Posted - 9 February 2010 12:41
[The clear advice given at the briefing is to brake a little before the crest and a little more after it then you'll have no troubles] Just brake after the crest, no need to brake before before!!!! Shame I won't be able to manage any of these this year, strictly sprints only this year!!! (well thats what I've been told so far!!!) Steve |
| ric You are at a complex junction Location: At work, avoiding it. | Posted - 9 February 2010 12:43
I'll be doing all of my braking before the crest so apologies to all those I hold up  VX HPC - Loud and proud here Adding power makes you faster on the straights. Subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere |
| Grubbster I think I have a serious problem Location: Gosport | Posted - 9 February 2010 12:54
Oi, Dutchy No It is alright for you racing chaps to leave your braking that late  but I don't want carnage on my watchDisappointed you can't make any of these (as I arranged them with you in mind ) - do I need to have a word with Sarah?Solent Se7ens Web! |
| The better half Archangel Location: Grubbsters house, preparing the Scooby! | Posted - 9 February 2010 13:17
No you don't need to have a word with Sarah all Steve has to do is buy her a Radley bag or two or three |
| Dazzled Windbag Location: ".....the only K in the village" | Posted - 9 February 2010 14:00
Steve - good news that the Ring Tamer is going to be there. It would be a great opportunity to follow him round the ciruit and understand how he manages to maintain his pace. I'm looking forward to it - i might pick up a few tips |
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