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...I've told them to hang fire on publishing the entry list as we're expecting an additional Delta entry in the FF2000 race.
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Found provisional timetable HERE
I've never been to Thruxton, and wiser heads than mine have suggested it is not a circuit you want to race at without some previous testing or track time. I presume it is too late for any chance of that? Yours faithfully Aprehensive of Attleborough |
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Unfortunately, I think you may struggle. Thruxton's limited usage means that test days are few and far between.
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(Or at least I think that was what he said. Just remember that all the curves (well, nearly all) are left handers and the circuit is 10 times longer than advertised.) |
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Traditionally racers have booked into the racing school and done one of their "experience" activities.
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Mike - it is quite a challenging circuit and takes some getting used to.
Some time spent on YouTube would be worth the investment, at least you'll get an idea about the sequence of the bends. |
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Thanks Brian. I've found an in car Radical enduro on YouTube! Just have to turn the volume down a bit....
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Mike - have a word with Iain, but I'd stick a load of downforce on the car and use it as a learning experience. I believe Bill Coombs is doing a track walk with the FF1600 guys, it might be possible to join them. Failing that, Antony Raine will be at our paddock social on Saturday evening. He's an instructor at Thruxton and should be able to give you some pointers.
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A quote from a Thruxton post chief's (Norbert) signature. "Post 12 (Goodwood Exit) - Where marshals stand and spectating drivers quiver!" Useful info |
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The link that Chigley posted is excellent - it covers all the important points for a first-timer.
...apparently, Jochen Rindt took the back flat in an F2 with no wings in 1968 Maybe wait until your third or fourth lap Mike |
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Keep turning right, hang on, avoid Andover and brake twice. Easy peasy.
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I've raced there a few times over the years, and also did a couple of driving experience days. I raced Thundersports there, had a HUGE spin in the the S2000 at Church when I tried to do what Dan suggested and ran out of talent..... A mate of mine in an MG Midget went off there and flew over the top of a ditch, took ages to get him back |
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Had a word with the man and it's not just HFF's for a little tuition on Friday afternoon, (Scrutineers Bay 3 pm please) courtesy of the circuits manager Pat Blakeney. See his mention on the HFF section. The fee is a donation to Helicoptor Ambulance. Nothing too posh mind, a few mini-bus rides round explaining where everything is.
The advice I was given from a marshall on our first visit there was "When you see a tree on a bend, floor it..." It was quite good advice actually....as long as the tree is still there.. It is a very different circuit depending which car you drive...you can't see the bends on the 'Straight' due to the rise and falls of the surface in a FF, hold it down and hope... You will enjoy.. |
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Mike,It is very easy to learn as most of it is just flat, at least it was in FF1600.Slicks and wings should be less of a challenge+I understand they have removed the hump at Church,so less chance of hitting the Marshalls post now.Of course its going to be raining for that extra challenge.Enjoy!
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It's about the only place I've been where you find yourself fighting oversteer in top for 75% of the lap.
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