Let's top that then! - Page 2

MichaelC · 27 Apr 2001, 09:53 (Ref:85698)

Bedford Autodrome is, or perhaps I mean was, the home of the (racing) series that was Formula Palmer Audi. Which, as I understand it, we don't like. So let's hope there are none of those kicking about.

RickP:Clio51 · 27 Apr 2001, 10:16 (Ref:85705)

Au contraire mon ami mate,
Palmer-Audi vs Clio V6...

They might be quicker in a straight line but in a decent panel banging competition I know which I'd rather be in!

RickP

MichaelC · 27 Apr 2001, 11:51 (Ref:85751)

Exactament!

I think I'd rather be in a Sherman tank!!!

So how much is this going to cost us each, and when's it going to happen?

Lorna · 27 Apr 2001, 20:15 (Ref:85964)

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Originally posted by RickP:Clio51
Well it sounds like a cunning plan. How we will ever get a day organised when none of us are racing/watching I don't know... let alone when we can get a circuit...
We know someone who is good with trackdates, don't we viewers?

Lorna...

Quote:

Originally posted by RickP:Clio51
Notice Lorna hasn't piled on to volunteer to organise?

Entrance..... Lorna.....

Summarising this up is gonna be difficult! But seeing as I know what most of the regulars like then I will have a go.

MichealC - costs will obviously depend on the venue we pick so it's important to get as many people going as possible to contribute.

These dates do not have on BTCC, Powertour, Historic weekend events, Mighty Minis (bear with me - this will probably not be 100% accurate):

12/13 May
9 June
28/29 July
2 September
20/21 October
27/28 October

7/8 July is probably out as people will be going to Goodwood Festival of Speed
15/16 September is probably out as people will be going to Goodwood Revival meeting.

Well, that was alot of dates! Unless we go for the winter months.

Views on what races you would miss for this would help me out. Am I assuming that Chris would be bringing his mini along? Hmmm? Chris???

I wanna go in both!!!!! lots and lots of times!!!!

Invader · 27 Apr 2001, 20:19 (Ref:85965)

Lornykins...
You should maybe get a website with race dates on it or summink, you seem to know everything.
Rick, I did a day at Bruntingthorpe....most splendid.
The envelope was pushed

Lorna · 27 Apr 2001, 20:25 (Ref:85971)

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Originally posted by Invader
Lornykins...
You should maybe get a website with race dates on it or summink, you seem to know everything.

Funny you should mention that.....

www.trackdates.com ahem

**Craig** · 27 Apr 2001, 20:28 (Ref:85976)

Not sure what all this is about cos I got confused halfway through

I thought we were all going to the charity day at Snett ?

12/13 May
FIA GT's and Touring Cars - Silverstone

9 June
Powertour - Rockingham
Clio V6 Euro Trophy - Spa ?

28/29 July
World Superbikes - Brands Hatch

2 September
Powertour - Thruxton
Mighty Minis - Rockingham

20/21 October and 27/28 October
FREE! But when is the charidee day madte ?

Invader · 27 Apr 2001, 20:29 (Ref:85977)

I'll just keep lining them up for ya!

Lorna · 27 Apr 2001, 20:57 (Ref:85994)

Cheers Invader

Are we doing this instead of the Charity Day? If that is the case, does it matter if it clashes or is Rick expected to make an appearance?

Well, it looks like the summer months are out then if all the free dates I have come up with are taken up. I don't plan to go to any of those (apart from Mighty Minis) so I can make them

**Craig** · 27 Apr 2001, 21:09 (Ref:86004)

I wish i'd not started this topic now!

Was looking forward to the charity day!

WoodyTJ · 27 Apr 2001, 21:10 (Ref:86007)

These for me

12/13 May
FIA GT's and Touring Cars - Silverstone

9 June
Powertour - Rockingham

2 September
Powertour - Thruxton

All the others I am free at the moment

***Chris Y*** · 27 Apr 2001, 22:41 (Ref:86050)

Rick, I did a day at Bruntingthorpe....most splendid.
The envelope was pushed

Hope you licked it first

As for me bringing my Mini - of course ! Gotta have at least one mobile chicane to keep Rick on his toes

RickP:Clio51 · 28 Apr 2001, 16:16 (Ref:86263)

Tipping 9th June I may be in Spa...

Are there no balmy August days when the racing world is pretending to take a brief holiday when we could grab a track and destroy some tyres?

Craig, please as a newbie to the topic, go back and read the whole thing before you wander in all discombobulated?

Suggestion was that it might be nicer (ie warmer and cheaper) to rent a track for the day, have a barby and all the 10-tenths racers bring along their beasts and give demo rides, than to freeze our nads off at Snet.

Bruntingthorpe days out can be a blast Vader, esp. if you have just finished racing a Caterham and the instructors don't warn the delightful blonde instructor who you are... she took me on a very in depth explanation of a Caterham (where the pedals are etc) and then foolishly remained in the passenger seat for a set of slightly swift demo laps...
Quote at launch "Have you driven one of these before then? Hellllpppp" sorry I drifted away there for a moment....

RickP

RickP

Les · 28 Apr 2001, 21:14 (Ref:86336)

Umm! Some very long words there Rick Rick! I hope Craig is now reading the thread from start to finish.

So you expect August to be warm and dry - after what weather we have had this year - no seriously it sounds fun.

Pity hubby will be on combine parts duty but I can see a case of the 'dicky tummy' coming to the rescue!

So Aug 4th Snetterton - why not (thinking aloud here) don't we all get together on Aug 5th Sunday. Most of us will be in the vicinity or is that too much of a problem with cars etc.
Aug 11th Croft,
18th Powertour Knockhill (not many will be going there!),
25th BTCC Oulton Park,
Sep 1st Thruxton Powertour.

**Craig** · 28 Apr 2001, 21:25 (Ref:86346)

If you think i'm going through and reading all that lot you ? Better think again!

Think we can probably discount Snett, Les, it's part of the Octagon group, and likely to be very expensive... and it's almost certainly unavailable on that Sunday. Having said that... it is pretty much the only Sunday i've got free this summer...

Lorna · 28 Apr 2001, 23:33 (Ref:86419)

I had discounted that day as it was after the Night Race but it is probably the best day and plenty of time to plan.

All that is going on that day that I know about are.... ooooh! Maestro's - can Maisie pull herself away? - it is in Knockhill

New Era Motorcycling at Mallory, Alfa Romeos at Anglesey, BRSCC meeting at Donington, Aston Martin Hill Climb at Loton Park, Derby P at Cadwell and the rest is abroad.

Is that a yes from people?

Barbie, Rick? My mum has a proper one in the shed that I can bring for such a special occassion and I'm sure a few of us can bring something other than burgers and sausages (like steak, chicken goujons, corn on the cob, etc). I don't mind being in charge of catering as long as people will chip in with the cash.

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and all the 10-tenths racers bring along their beasts and give demo rides

Do you mean Carrie's Vauxhall Corsa and my 9 year old Rover?

Could be interesting! Although my car is good at skidding if nothing else

Tell you what though, if anyone has a motorbike, I would love a lesson!

Les · 29 Apr 2001, 09:36 (Ref:86486)

Quote:

Originally posted by Les
So Aug 4th Snetterton - why not (thinking aloud here) don't we all get together on Aug 5th Sunday. Most of us will be in the vicinity or is that too much of a problem with cars etc.

I meant Bedford airdrome is not that far from Snetterton - 65 miles. And it's on the way home for a lot of you.

But those bringing beasts on trailers - what would they do with them Saturday?

MichaelC · 29 Apr 2001, 14:33 (Ref:86601)

It can't be August the 5th, because the 4th is my birthday, and I'll have to wait until about midday on the 5th before I'll be back in a legal state to drive anywhere. Feel free to start without me though...

RickP:Clio51 · 30 Apr 2001, 06:44 (Ref:86907)

5th seems like a cunning plan then... assuming we can get a circuit...
I think we might have to restrict it to those track legal beasts as I don't fancy the thought of all these chicanes...
I had enough trouble last year what with that SD1 that now has the Renault diamond imprinted on the back bumper...
So who else has got a track beast to give rides in?

Chris Y: Mini and Maestro
RickP: Clio V6
maybe (assuming we still have it)
Paul L: Clio 172

Cheers
RickP

Maisie · 30 Apr 2001, 08:40 (Ref:86919)

4th - 5th August is out for us, I'm afraid. That weekend it's the Snetterton night race, and the day after we're at a classic car show that I wouldn't miss for the world.

Minardi fan · 30 Apr 2001, 09:08 (Ref:86929)

Just gimme a date and I'll try and be there.

***Chris Y*** · 30 Apr 2001, 19:35 (Ref:87185)

I think we might have to restrict it to those track legal beasts as I don't fancy the thought of all these chicanes...

You're not letting me on the circuit then?

Besides, compared with your V6, just about everything is a chicane..

Some of the CSCC lads may help out if we ask nicely - Slowcoach? Mr Guy? So you may get SD1s again

Don't think the Maestro will make it without some serious work, and if it did I'd need a few more seats.

The 5th appears to be a bit of a bad day for a lot of people, anything else on offer?

Les · 30 Apr 2001, 20:32 (Ref:87222)

Well then I reckon it's them with the wheels do the deciding.

Just tell me where and when and I'll be there (I hope).

Lorna · 30 Apr 2001, 21:08 (Ref:87253)

Coming up with a day in the summer seems impossible.

If the drivers can have a look at the dates they are driving and then suggest some and we can then see what we can dwindle it down to. Looking at my calendar and trying to find a suitable date is like looking for a needle in a haystack.

I suppose, (I know it mentioned ealier on) a weekday maybe probably be better?

RickP:Clio51 · 1 May 2001, 07:19 (Ref:87435)

Probably a lot easier to get a track during the week...

RickP