dave_morgan Posted February 22, 2005 Posted February 22, 2005 Been bouncing some ideas around with Spooks and have decided to organise a karting event on the 16th April, followed by a social at the ever popular Stable Bar in Edinburgh. Karting Karting will be an Outdoor Super GP event (individual racing) at Raceland and will start at 12:30. These events usually last around 3 hours, and then we'll retire to the Stables for some apres race chit chat, some food and probably a beer or two . The Super GP event involves a practise session, 3 race heats, and then a grand final. All drivers get 4 races which is usually enough for all but the hardcore karting junkies!! The karts they use are twin engined prokarts which are capable of 70mph, so plenty of high speed action is guaranteed. The exact event details will depend on the numbers we get, but anyone interested will have to get a £25 deposit to me by the end of the month (28th Feb) and the rest to me a week later. It is non-refundable, but usually if something urgent comes up, we can find an alternative driver and get your money back that way. The cost of the event will be £47.50 per person. If you are interested, please post below so I can make a formal booking and guarantee the spot. If there is a LOT of interest, we might be able to switch to a team event which can cope with more drivers, but I'd need to decide this soon and check availability with Raceland. Social Drinks, food and the usual chit chat at the Stable Bar. Open to anyone, even if you can't make the karting as there's always a good laugh to be had. The Stables will be on the way home for a lot of people too, so will make a pretty good venue I think. Again, post your interest as we can book tables if there's a lot of interest. The owner drives a scooby, so we're always well looked after Summary : Karting Date : 16th April 2005 Time : 12:30 Venue : Raceland, Gladsmuir (http://www.raceland.co.uk) Cost : £47.50 To be paid by : 7th March (£25 by 28th Feb) Format : Prokart, Super Grand Prix - individual racing Social Date : 16th April Time : 4:30 (ish) Venue : Stable Bar, Mortonhall, Edinburgh (http://www.stablebar.co.uk/) Cost : Free - (unless you want to buy me a pint to thank me for organising and beating your a55 at the karting ) We're hoping that the combined event might encourage a few extra faces to come along, so get your name down fast if you're interested. Any questions - please post here and I'll answer when I get a chance ... 1 - kart_man
johns Posted February 22, 2005 Posted February 22, 2005 Interested but will need to confirm tonight. John
dave_morgan Posted February 22, 2005 Author Posted February 22, 2005 << the owner of raceland go a scooby limited to 500 think it the rb1!might just even come and watch! >> Tom's got a WR1 now. He had a Evo 7 FQ before that, and a P1 before that. A man with good taste !
spooks Posted February 22, 2005 Posted February 22, 2005 1 kart_man 2 Spooks Thanks for this Dave Hoping I dont show myself up too much Spooks
the squiggle Posted February 23, 2005 Posted February 23, 2005 Not to bad with the old lawn mower engined mobile, nailed a few trophies when i was younger. Plus i have a damn good power to weight ratio When do you require the funds? 1 kart_man 2 Spooks 3 TheSquirrel555 I will ask Imy if she is up for it if Scott will ask Rosie. We could hold the inaugrel single engined kart [ with bumpers ] ladies Scottish SIDC 5 min endurance race. Grant
stephen_fergus2 Posted February 23, 2005 Posted February 23, 2005 Well done Dave .. Scoob or no Scoob put my name down ! .. Hell I'm working that day and I'll prob be Scoobles but hey .. I'll walk there if I have to ! 1 kart_man 2 Spooks 3 TheSquirrel555 2 Stevo(ex-STi??) P.S. Still havent beat your High Score Hail to the Space Invader king !
ian_craig2 Posted February 23, 2005 Posted February 23, 2005 1 kart_man 2 Spooks 3 TheSquirrel555 2 Stevo(ex-STi??) 5 grasshopper
micra_wrc Posted February 24, 2005 Posted February 24, 2005 this sounds like fun! Rosie, you fancy a wee bout in the carts? maybe we can give the boys a race ! Imy
graham_nairn Posted February 24, 2005 Posted February 24, 2005 Wouldnt mind joining in on that Dave. As long as you dont considering I work there. Someone has to give you a run for your money! As long as I'm off that day aswell. Cheers Graham.
spooks Posted February 24, 2005 Posted February 24, 2005 Hey Imy, not sure if Rosie can ....she may be on antibiotics as a prcaution before we go to the states No matter what she will be there to cheer you on to "whip us lads".................... Sounds like fun LMAO her word ....dont shoot the messenger Spooks
dougster Posted February 24, 2005 Posted February 24, 2005 Any penalties incurred to employees and current champions? I don't want to turn up knowing I'll be third!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
johns Posted February 24, 2005 Posted February 24, 2005 I'd reckon Dave will be hard to beat - perhaps we should introduce a handicapping system Do they have a weighbridge and access to some lead ballast ?
dave_morgan Posted February 24, 2005 Author Posted February 24, 2005 I've put on 4 stone since the last SIDC race day, so probably won't be any competition anyway.......... Honest !!!
dave_morgan Posted February 25, 2005 Author Posted February 25, 2005 Need a few more definites to make this happen. I was hoping for 32 people, but we need at least 16. Any more interest? Dave
johns Posted February 25, 2005 Posted February 25, 2005 Come on everyone. What else will you be doing on a Saturday afternoon ?
dave_morgan Posted February 25, 2005 Author Posted February 25, 2005 Provisional list so far... 1 kart_man 2 Spooks 3 TheSquirrel555 2 Stevo-STi 5 grasshopper 6 Micra_wrc 7 Scooby Kart 8 Dougster 9 JohnS 10 GordyQ C'mon, roll up !
Kenny_McGee Posted February 26, 2005 Posted February 26, 2005 Dave, count me in for this - not been karting for yonks :-) Provisional list so far... 1 kart_man 2 Spooks 3 TheSquirrel555 2 Stevo-STi 5 grasshopper 6 Micra_wrc 7 Scooby Kart 8 Dougster 9 JohnS 10 GordyQ 11 Kenny McGee
Cblack Posted February 26, 2005 Posted February 26, 2005 Count me in as a maybee just now , gotta go check offshore calender just noticed you need the deposit by 28th is the event still on ?
Grovit Posted February 27, 2005 Posted February 27, 2005 I'd well like to make this one but can't unfortunately. Raceland's excllent as well, so I'm sure it would be a good event. Sorry folks - have fun !!
ian_craig2 Posted February 27, 2005 Posted February 27, 2005 << Dave, count me in for this - not been karting for yonks :-) Provisional list so far... 1 kart_man 2 Spooks 3 TheSquirrel555 2 Stevo-STi 5 6 Micra_wrc 7 Scooby Kart 8 Dougster 9 JohnS 10 GordyQ 11 Kenny McGee >> not going to make it sorry
~ ~ Cal ~~ Posted February 28, 2005 Posted February 28, 2005 1 kart_man 2 Spooks 3 TheSquirrel555 4 Stevo-STi 5 grasshopper 6 Micra_wrc 7 Scooby Kart 8 Dougster 9 JohnS 10 GordyQ 11 Kenny McGee 12 ~ ~ Cal ~~ Dunno if I'll make the social bit though
johns Posted February 28, 2005 Posted February 28, 2005 Dave, I'll e-mail everyone on my karting list later today, which should see the numbers increase bit. John
dave_morgan Posted February 28, 2005 Author Posted February 28, 2005 Thanks John, Event still on, just need to scrape together a few more bodies. I'll push the deposit date back to the end of the week to give us time to get a few more sign ups. So, deposit now due : 4th March. If we get enough signups by Wednesday, I'll put an address up for posting cheques. Thanks all, Dave
dave_morgan Posted March 2, 2005 Author Posted March 2, 2005 Had a few entries by email, but we still need a few more bodies to make this happen. Any more interest?? How about family/friends/workmates who fancy a go ?? Need to decide in next day or two, as the deposit is due on Monday so please post now if you're up for it....
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