BlueHawk Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 HI Anybody thinking about going to the first track day this year, does anybody take there scoob on thats here. i have seen a few on before. ???????
RA Dunk Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 is this a speed fest or speed sunday day? if so ive done the speed fest, pretty good day out for what you pay TBH, plenty time queing up to get on track though
P1_Paul Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 Who's organising this one, is it a hot hatch event?
b4z Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 what kinda costs are envolved in doing a track day a fancy it but never done one before
BlueHawk Posted January 18, 2008 Author Posted January 18, 2008 b4z said: what kinda costs are envolved in doing a track day a fancy it but never done one before Speed Sunday Sun 27th January 10am - 4pm Car Trackday for any car with an M.O.T or Knockhill Scrutineering test. Please note all track cars can be scrutineered from 9am. Ticket Prices Track Driving £40.00 Spectator Adult £10 Kids £5 over 12 i think
col666 Posted January 18, 2008 Posted January 18, 2008 The first event of the season is usually pretty quiet so you should get plenty track time. I will be there taking pics although thats my first weekend onshore so will prob be on the beer the night before so my plans will prob change!
nick pikey-ra Posted January 18, 2008 Posted January 18, 2008 Hi should be there in my red L reg type ra if thr right rocker cover gasket comes if you go to www.knockhill.com you will find out all you need to know about there track days or phone them 01383723337 and if you pre book you get it cheeper. If anyone one else is going come over and say hi i will be in the road car group.
ScoobySounds Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 anyone know if they'll have instructors available? do they cost anything?
RS Grant Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 Is this a free-for-all day, where you get 500quid Novas up against 50k Porsches.. and the "rubbing's racing" rule is applied.. or is it more quality stuff (>6k) having a laugh but not giving it max attack moves and nudging other cars out the way?? Cheers, Grant
nick pikey-ra Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 (edited) It is a track day for car makes and types. Knockhill put cones up on the corners to stop "rubbing is racing" as you put it. I done 5 track days there and had no problems. Stay away from the boy racers and you will be ok. I think they do have someone to sit beside you if need not 100% sure phone knockhill and ask. Edited January 19, 2008 by nick pikey-ra
s25yme Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 First time this year at Knockhill and it was quite busy, there were alot of Subaru's and Evo's spectating as well as some on the track, arrived just after 1 o'clock to just miss a crash were a Pulsar will require some body work along the drivers side and a corsa will need a new front end. After the marshall quickly cleared the track off went the "mad men" again, I haven't seen as much violence towards track cones in my few trips up to knockhill.lol The stewards were kept busy all day clearing up oil from a porker and removing obliterated traffic cones. As the day ended there was a cough and splutter and a Evo limped passed the rear of my car and died. Front end had met up with something harder than it!!!!! It wasn't a day for the faint hearted and I hope all the driver and cars made it home safely. There were plenty of Scoobies spectating, P1, STI and numerous WRX(Hawkeye), there were a few classics too, another enjoyable day, except now the ball and chain want's an Evo VI!!!!!!!!!!!!Divorce coming soon. Who all went??
andrew_forrest Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 I was there with the Spec C, it was quite quiet for a H/H day, track was mainly dry, I fair enjoyed masell 2 blue newage and a green wagon were out although I think the quickest thing I passed was a red RS turbo with a 4" front exit flaming exhaust ?? Just done around 30 laps in the morning and was back home for 1:30
JohnSt Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 Andy.F said: Just done around 30 laps in the morning and was back home for 1:30 It took you all morning to do 30 laps ?
RA Dunk Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 was there the usual queing up between road cars and track cars? thats what put me off of these days a little bit i spent half my day last time waiting to get on track Andy.F said: I was there with the Spec C, it was quite quiet for a H/H day, track was mainly dry, I fair enjoyed masell we`ll be seeing more of you at knockhill this year then hopefully
frank c Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 JohnSt said: It took you all morning to do 30 laps ? When's your car coming out in anger John ?
RA Dunk Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 Frank C said: When's your car coming out in anger John ? when the weather warms up a bit, oor john disna like the cold days
andrew_forrest Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 JohnSt said: It took you all morning to do 30 laps ? lol, it takes John a few seasons to clock up 30 laps
the squiggle Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 Andy.F said: lol, it takes John a few seasons to clock up 30 laps ...and about 15 tanks of fuel
JohnSt Posted January 29, 2008 Posted January 29, 2008 (edited) The Squiggle said: ...and about 15 tanks of fuel That'll be the inefficient mapping then Edited January 29, 2008 by JohnSt
col666 Posted January 29, 2008 Posted January 29, 2008 I was there but I didnt see any of you lot! Andy, the red rs turbo escort is my mates car. Hes built the whole thing himself and is constantly developing it to make it even better, saw the car today and hes got the engine out again to put some more trick bits in it!! He used to work for Mclaren Mercedes F1 Team so knows his stuff. Its currently running around 500 bhp not including the nitrous!
Carson Posted January 29, 2008 Posted January 29, 2008 JohnSt said: That'll be the inefficient mapping then Ive been told down the greatest vine in UK, even a inefficent one is still worth 280Quid
Carson Posted January 29, 2008 Posted January 29, 2008 What do you mean I could sook a golf ball through a garden hose!
col666 Posted January 29, 2008 Posted January 29, 2008 (edited) Was only down for a few hours on sunday and didnt have the best of days with the new camera....only having 3 hours kip the night before and a hangover from hell didnt help either! Need a bit more practice! Heres a few that didnt end up getting binned! Col. Edited January 29, 2008 by Col 666
fai17 Posted January 30, 2008 Posted January 30, 2008 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Good pics Col...Greersport
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