Mini racing in the south east.

[Minicross424]

Well recreate you could always reveal your self to all us mini people

[Big Dave]

I will reveal myself to you Tris but may get told off

[purplemini]

hello all mini fans, i'm looking forward to next year, think this mini
race will make a good event. although i keep catching up on here and reading a few negative comments i hope we can all pull together and make it work.

[Cujo]

Fair point Purple Mini and I think the vast majority of real enthusiasts will agree with you.

The Lydden meeting sounds like it will be a great local event aimed at the majority of racers, there looks to be a very sensible range of classes to guarantee close and exciting racing – that's what most people love about Mini racing, competitors as well as spectators.

There will be plenty of nationwide events to help celebrate the big 50, including, I'm sure, a ‘fastest Mini in the world’ race. This is where all the specials and hybrids can get their big race!

Fair play to Rob for putting the idea forward, someone who has been willing to actually do something rather than just talk about it.

I'll get off my soap box now

[graham bahr]

Originally Posted by purplemini

hello all mini fans, i'm looking forward to next year, think this mini
race will make a good event. although i keep catching up on here and reading a few negative comments i hope we can all pull together and make it work.

lets hope so, although the grape vine is suggesting a truely wallet busting price for hiring lydden next year is on the cards

[purplemini]

best play the lottery this weekend then!
guess it will be the same for everybody trying hire lydden though

[Minicross424]

I hear 33% up on 2008?

[Robert Morris]

Originally Posted by Minicross424

I hear 33% up on 2008?

Its rather sad they are increasing that amount, even though we now have a new tarmac paddock. Perhaps the facilities will inprove? The big problem that faces the promoters other circuits become better value. It will make it very difficult for any race promoters to balance the books in this ecnomical climate. Perhaps the directors will hear our views!!
I would think that there will be a special thread started to debate what happens next.

[kjw]

If the cost of hiring Lydden is going up and becomes on par with Brands, Snet, Silverstone, Coombe, etc. Circuits that have far better facilities, is it worth even considering Lydden as a venue.

Lydden eats tyres, so if you add the cost of a set of front tyres to the existing Lydden entry fee it works out more expensive that racing at these other circuits.

[Big Dave]

Originally Posted by kjw

If the cost of hiring Lydden is going up and becomes on par with Brands, Snet, Silverstone, Coombe, etc. Circuits that have far better facilities, is it worth even considering Lydden as a venue.

Lydden eats tyres, so if you add the cost of a set of front tyres to the existing Lydden entry fee it works out more expensive that racing at these other circuits.

Only coz you throw out your tyres before they are dead will now start collecting your old ones

[Tim Falce]

Originally Posted by Robert Morris

Its rather sad they are increasing that amount, even though we now have a new tarmac paddock. Perhaps the facilities will inprove? The big problem that faces the promoters other circuits become better value. It will make it very difficult for any race promoters to balance the books in this ecnomical climate. Perhaps the directors will hear our views!!
I would think that there will be a special thread started to debate what happens next.

The two race series I am with have dropped Lydden due to lack of support becuase of it's location. Any large price increase will only make it viable for local racers and let's be fair, Lydden isn't quite the same as racing at some of the better and more interesting circuits track wise.

[graham bahr]

Originally Posted by falcemob

. Any large price increase will only make it viable for local racers and let's be fair, Lydden isn't quite the same as racing at some of the better and more interesting circuits track wise.

i quite agree, i like lydden but not at the same cost i can race at the bigger circuits, even if it had the best paddock and facilities in the world the circuits nature means it will always have to be a good bit cheaper than the more high profile circuits to draw in the drivers

[bdwoody]

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Only coz you throw out your tyres before they are dead will now start collecting your old ones

i run mine to the glue and the pads to the metal but thats another story.

[Big Dave]

What a cold, dull, boring, day at Brands today the bit I thought was funny was you had people there giving interested people free rides and lo and behold there is motor sport vision giving hot laps for £25 what a laugh

[Robert Morris]

Gavin not that bad free tea and coffee every where, Plus i got free hot ride, i need to sort my lack brakes out for sure.
I must say the BARC calander first class i got you one for xmas gav

[Copperbottom]

Originally Posted by bdwoody

i run mine to the glue and the pads to the metal but thats another story.

Talking of tyres; has anyone got a pair of old 8.0 (poss 8.2/8.5) 21 13s that I can borrow??? (for mocking up my front arches)

[Copperbottom]

Originally Posted by Big Dave

What a cold, dull, boring, day at Brands today the bit I thought was funny was you had people there giving interested people free rides and lo and behold there is motor sport vision giving hot laps for £25 what a laugh

Were there many free drives as promised to msa licence holders?

[Big Dave]

Originally Posted by Robert Morris

Gavin not that bad free tea and coffee every where, Plus i got free hot ride, i need to sort my lack brakes out for sure.
I must say the BARC calander first class i got you one for xmas gav

Oh yeh i found all the tea double quick , and the calender talk to Gem about my responce from that!!!! once you have these letters will make sence DMBLBOT was not willing to hang around to hours for a ride with supposed mates! will wait till Jan the 11th and drive yours instead

[Big Dave]

Originally Posted by Copperbottom

Were there many free drives as promised to msa licence holders?

Very few, most were taking passengers

[Big Dave]

Originally Posted by Robert Morris

Gavin i need to sort my lack brakes out for sure.

Im going to be big head and TOLD YA SO

[recreate]

i must agree with big dave i was also there with my family and when i found i had to pay for children at £10 and another adult at £15 we went straight home hardly much of a show just very expensive can do a track day for not much more

[mig]

I have to be honest I thought that it was alright.As a licence holder for me it was a free day out I got to speak to quite a few companies concerning parts for my car did a few deals with some of them and chatted to various clubs about championships they are running for a free morning out I couldnt complain.

[Big Dave]

Originally Posted by recreate

i must agree with big dave i was also there with my family and when i found i had to pay for children at £10 and another adult at £15 we went straight home hardly much of a show just very expensive can do a track day for not much more

Should of said as i had four spare tickrets in my pocket!! and no track day ive seen is £25 my mini burns that amount of fuel that in one 12min session

[Chris_w]

Originally Posted by recreate

i must agree with big dave i was also there with my family and when i found i had to pay for children at £10 and another adult at £15 we went straight home hardly much of a show just very expensive can do a track day for not much more

We had our tickets free as MSA licence holders but there was no one on the gates checking - I'm sure anyone could have walked in for free!

Gavin, how could you get bored? You must have missed me lapping in the mighty Megane getting my ARDS out of the way - I'm now fully qualified to come out with you lot next year...

[Robert Morris]

Chris well done will there be 2 cars now or you and dad taken it in turns?