Track Fun Day

[jon_genge]

<< Haynes motor museum

out the back they have a track that anyone can hire for a day 10 am - 5 pm , stopping for lunch 1 till 2.theres no officials and basically you can do what you want

for a 5 speed scoob like mine,its basically 1st 2nd and 3rd gears and max speed for a 'normal' 1 would be about 65 round this short track

there was 15 of us racing , , 1 car at a time , all timed . .and we got 9 goes each , 2 laps at a time . .the organisers had stopwatches and time sheets etc

the whole day 10-5 costs iirc approx £350,a deposit is required then you pay the rest on arrival.if we could get 15 and charge £30 each then there would be a bit left over for trophys etc . . .

we do 2 laps at a time , 3 times then change the track . we did this 3 times , , 9 goes each , 2 laps per go , , and 3 different variations . .

i think it would be a great day out if you could arrange something , all drivers and passengers do have to sign a disclaimer saying if we crash then its our own responsibility etc . . but ive been there 6 times and never seen a dent <touch wood> seen a few spins but nowt serious . . .

just a thought

daz

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[jon_hutton]

Sound fun, put me down for it.

Thinking of any particular date?

[jon_genge]

I think 24th Sept has been suggested m8

[Louise_Rat]

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1)Scooby Princess

2)edmondo

3)Louise and jamin rat

4)Neil g

5)Somerset scooby

6)jonnygpdv

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first available date is saturday october 15th

[jd]

Clashes with Jersey Rally.

[neil_gibson]

What about insurance for this?

[edmondo]

checking this part out

[Louise_Rat]

cant do 15th october as we will either be in jersey or ben will be at work any weekend after would be good though

[neil_gibson]

Nice one Ed

[rae_sti]

2nd and 3rd gear track ,personally i wouldnt bother with insurance ,guys from swpc use it often and havent heard of anyone doing any damage ,from what i can make out from stormy's autumn blast ,what you have to pay up front if you do claim is silly money £2000 access,but i guess you take your chances ,

[edmondo]

Cheers Rae

[neil_gibson]

Cheers Rae

Not sure if I want to risk it as if my car gets broken then I'll loose the money that I've got for a new car.

[Louise_Rat]

oh go on neil! come down and have some fun!

[neil_gibson]

I will come down but really not sure if I'll track the car.

If I b**ger something up on it etc that's a big chunk of money down the tubes which I need to put into my new one

[Tracey]

<< 2nd and 3rd gear track ,personally i wouldnt bother with insurance ,guys from swpc use it often and havent heard of anyone doing any damage ,from what i can make out from stormy's autumn blast ,what you have to pay up front if you do claim is silly money £2000 access,but i guess you take your chances , >>

Just to let you know that at a SWPC day at Haynes there has been some damage done to someones car

Motorsport is dangerous and there is always a risk but it's up to you if you want to chance it

[granby]

Where is the Haynes motor museum

[scooby princess]

<< Where is the Haynes motor museum >>

SPARKFORD, SOMERSET

[neil_gibson]

I will turn up for the crack and to have a watch but still not taking my car on track....can't risk it if I'm gonna sell up.

[Louise_Rat]

thats ok neil you could co-pilot ben after i throw up from his driving pmsl

[edmondo]

The noise is gonna be soooo cooooooolllll

[jon_genge]

Does anyone know if there is noise restrictions there???

[scooby princess]

will get this checked out as well

[edmondo]

Any more news?

[matt_wilcox]

Hi,

never been to a track day or any other scooby meet for that matter and it looks like the sw region is a pretty close bunch. I'd be interested in coming along to see what goes on and maybe have a pootle around the track. I'll keep an eye on arrangements and see how the dates and costs pan out.

[edmondo]

<< Hi,

never been to a track day or any other scooby meet for that matter and it looks like the sw region is a pretty close bunch. I'd be interested in coming along to see what goes on and maybe have a pootle around the track. I'll keep an eye on arrangements and see how the dates and costs pan out. >>

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