Knockhill in the rain

[z1000]

Sat at home looking outside and it's absolutely pissing it down with the forecast not looking much better for tomorrow so i was wondering is there any chance knockhill will be cancelled ? as its an early start and long drive if it is.

[craig mac]

I second this request? Is it likely to be cancelled?

Craig

[karps]

a wee bit o rain shouldnt put it off []

[st3ph3n]

It's good fun in the rain. The Elises and especially the caterhams are easy pickings then.

[RA Dunk]

It's good fun in the rain. The Elises and especially the caterhams are easy pickings then.

lol you vulture,  looking for easy  prey already []

[st3ph3n]

Last year a caterham let me past on the railway straight. Then took the hairpin very gingerly (I didn't), and as I looked back in my mirror I noticed it was facing the wrong way in the grass.

You need to be on top of your game to get the big power or lightweight RWD cars round in the rain.

[z1000]

It must suck to be in a car without a proper roof when its raining.

[dave_morgan]

I think a few of the days have been cancelled in the past when it's VERY wet, but i doubt this will cause any dramas. Knockhill's got it's own weather system anyway, so it's probably tropical up there !!!!

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NOT !!!!!

[johns]

It won't be cancelled due to some rain. In fact, it's often the most fun if the track is damp in places, as you can go quickly enough to give you a thrill, as well as sliding around the corners (after a bit of practice).

The forecast for tomorrow is actually mostly dry, though there's a chance the track will be damp to start off with, with some showers later in the morning. With ambient temps of 15 - 17 degrees, a dry line will form very quickly.

This is actually the best possible scenario, as cars start off taking it gently due to the damp track, and build up over time as the track dries until they are at full speed. Then if it rains later, now they are in tune with the track and their car, they can have a bit of fun in places.

If the rain gets REALLY heavy, and there's an inch of standing water on the track, then they may close the track for ten minutes for safety reasons (ie there will be so much spray, that the marshalls can't see from one post to another).

They are very used to rain at Knockhill, and it does drain off very quickly once it stops.

See you all tomorow morning.

John

[Gumball]

the rain just makes it more fun.[]