Mallory Lap Record

Sheila M · 18 Jun 2006, 20:46 (Ref:1636826)

We had the 250 Gearbox Karts at Mallory today and they were quick! We timed one of them as doing 44 second laps.

Which of course brought on the question - what IS the lap record round Mallory?

As far as I know, the outright record is still held by Johan Rajamaki (38.something). Anyone know if that still stands or has anyone gone faster?

Ian Sowman · 18 Jun 2006, 20:50 (Ref:1636827)

Yes, that is still the record. 38.23s in May 1997.

I have a feeling that it is a record that might not be beaten.

Sheila M · 18 Jun 2006, 21:04 (Ref:1636838)

Thanks Ian

I think your feeling is correct!

Simon Fox · 19 Jun 2006, 10:51 (Ref:1637095)

38s - that is mind blowing!

I lost my marshalling virginity with Laurel and Hardy

on post 4 and those karts were flying! One had an off and stalled on the entry to Gerrards and needed a push to get going again - it was bloody scary standing on the edge of the track with the karts going by at 120 odd mph (at a guess). Hats off to you Marshal types - I'll see you in a different light in the future!

stroller · 19 Jun 2006, 11:02 (Ref:1637101)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian Sowman

Yes, that is still the record. 38.23s in May 1997.

I have a feeling that it is a record that might not be beaten.

I believe the "unofficial" record was set sometime ago when Nelson Piquet tested a Brabham there prior to Monaco ( slow corner acceleration tests) and lapped somewhere in the mid 30's

JohnMiller · 19 Jun 2006, 11:05 (Ref:1637106)

I remember it was quite quick.

Current BF3s test there and do 39/40s IIRC.

A current F1 would doubtless be low 30s with an F1 driver!

Stack · 19 Jun 2006, 17:10 (Ref:1637318)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon Fox

- it was bloody scary standing on the edge of the track with the karts going by at 120 odd mph (at a guess).

They said the top speed of the Karts was around 150 and they did not seem to brake into Gerrards so I think you could add around 30 mph to your guess Simon.

**Woolley** · 19 Jun 2006, 19:03 (Ref:1637405)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon Fox

38s - that is mind blowing!

I was on the hairpin that day, and awesome doesn't begin to describe it. Into the Esses without braking, just down a couple of gears then stand on the brakes at around 85 yards before the hairpin, taking off 140-odd mph. Every lap... Brilliant.

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