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We’re now only weeks away from the first trackday we’ve organised at the fantastic Rockingham Motor Speedway (Leicestershire) – the UK’s only banked oval circuit as used by the NASCAR and Indy cars, and probably the first open pit lane trackday to be held at Rockingham.
You’ll be driving the full 2.6mile International circuit which includes turns 4 and 1 of the banked oval, along with a great infield section which has a bit of everything – and isn’t flat either! The day features;
· open pit lane format (of course!)
· free driver tuition throughout the day from our well -known team of ARDS registered instructors
· full information pack prior to the day
· comprehensive tyre services from Silverline
· professional photography from Pete Wileman
· personal and car insurance, and helmet hire will also be available on the day
Add to this circuit facilities which are second to none for both drivers and spectators alike and it promises to be a brilliant day for everyone.
The date is Friday 20 September and MLR members price is only £169 for the whole day, and you can now pay by credit card via the MLR’s new online shop (just click on the SHOP icon and go to Trackdays). Additional drivers are £35 and passengers £5, both of which can be paid for on the day.
If you’d prefer to pay by cheque please make it payable to Trackstar and send to 29 Wheelers Road, Midsomer Norton, Bath, BA3 2BX.
If you have any questions, please ask here or email me direct; darin@lancerregister.com
Cheers,
Darin
count me in, cheque in post.
come on WVO drivers, why are there so few at track days? They are built for speed, cornering and grip which is ideal for a track day. If we can manage to pull 80 EVO's to the Rallycar day, why not a track day.
Exactly how exilerating is 'polishing your car'? !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Will be there for sure, sending cheque 2moz Darin. Look forward to burning up my re-treads :D again.
Kevin
leggy pete
10-08-2002, 19:14
How much just to watch, and how many Evo's will be there.
Free to watch - but I gaurentee you'll end up spending the whole £5 (yes, a fiver!) to sign on as a passenger :D - many of the drivers there are more than happy to take passengers out for a few laps. A mate of mine came to the Castle Combe trackday earlier in the year - reckons it was the best fiver he'd ever spent :D
leggy pete
10-08-2002, 19:29
I will bring my own crash helmet, it will be a dream come true i've been out in some skylines but i think Evo's are better.
Come and find me in the paddock - I'll show you how a stock 6 goes with a ***** driver :D. Then find someone else to show you how a tuned 6 goes with a decent driver :D
Whats the noise limit here, open like cadwell, or tight like coombe.
Is there an official bevy hotel arranged for the Thurs night?
leggy pete
15-08-2002, 00:30
Cheers Andy look forward to it.
Put me down, will get payment in the post 2morrow :)
Heave Ho Six
16-08-2002, 23:06
Any room for a trackday virgin ;)
Looks like I will have fixed all the minor niggles with my car by then so stick me down, booking form and cheque in the post asap. :D
Originally posted by Heave Ho Six
Any room for a trackday virgin ;)
Always handy if we can't find a goat for the ritual sacrifice to keep the rain gods away :D
AndyS
As seen in EVO Magazine
Registered: Mar 2000
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Posts: 916
Car: Y2k UK Evo VI GSR #256 (As seen in 09/2002 EVO Magazine
Kind of reminds me of that program I used to watch when I was a little lad. "Hey look that's me"
Is this your claim to fame now Andy :D
You really wouldn't want to hear it. You'd probably fall asleep :D
So come on then what was your band?
Nobody you've ever heard of. It was a couple of years before the Hourse Martins were famous (about '83/84 if memory serves).
Another of my claims to "fame" is that I regularly represent the UK at an international level, but most of you would fall asleep if I expained that :D
Oh well, still beats mine I suppose
Is it something to do with thread hijacking? :D
Oh $hit! Probably
Still waiting for Darins reply, Hence why I keep looking at this post.
I really want to go but won't know if I can until nearer the time. Wifes due a couple of weeks after!;)
Originally posted by Rosco
Oh $hit! Probably
:D
Wifes due a couple of weeks after!;) Should have sent here by UPS - snail mail is awfully slow these days :rofl:
:D Very good!
Now who's hijacking?
This is still your hijack... :D
Well it won't matter now then if I carry on, will it?
So are you booked in?
I might actually get to see the GPS this time. Couldn't go to Rally Day, cos wifey was feeling very poorly at the time, so she couldn't cover me at work!
Shouldn't be too much of a problem this time as it's not in the middle of Summer!
Yes, I'm booked in (have been for months :D) - see you there...
Originally posted by AndyS
What's your claim to fame?
I have appeared on Eurosport twice & Sky Sports once :D
Was on Men & Motors last week :D
Will be on Men & Motors again this week :D
ROFL
Hijack mode off - will hopefully be at Rockingham if not in a beach somewhere :p
Teri
Who the #### asked you? This is my hijack!
Only kidding :D
Yes we all saw your big ehhhmm, you know what, on Men and Motors!!!
Originally posted by Rosco
Yes we all saw your big ehhhmm, you know what, on Men and Motors!!!
Always thought that Men & Motors was a funny name for that channel - I mean, it's full of Motors but there aren't that many men on it (it's mostly women). Not, I hasten to add, that I'm complaining about the content - just that Women & Motors might be a more descriptive name :D:D
Darin......Put me down for this one in the SR3 please, not driven it on slicks yet though so should be interesting!!!!!!!!!
****ed down all day at Silverstone a couple of weeks back when I run it in, still only 4 spins in 4 hours running :D :D :D carn't be bad can it :p
As this thread has now turned into BLAH BLAH :D ive got to say why don't some of the members who live for rolling road days come along and see what there cars are really like with real intake temps and tarmac !:p
Back now!
Rosco, Sorry - haven't seen any mail yet :confused: Am I looking for the electronic or parchment variety?? I'll let you know when either arrives!
Rog, Noise? Yep, lots of it . . . 105db, so no Castle Combe probs. I'll get back you (all) with details of a local hostelry. :D
Dave, You're already down!! And as much as I like seeing you and Kev play "magnetic 6's", I can't wait to see the SR3 around Rockingham!
HH6, Be great to see you there mate - don't worry about it being the first-time . . . Graeme or Mark will jump in and show you the ropes!
Gaz, It's perfect timing . . .everyone can come to Rockingham and then get down to G-Force the very next day to see if power = lap times (Oops, my mistake there's no timing allowed is there?! :blush:
Cheers,
Darin
Originally posted by gaz@cpp
ive got to say why don't some of the members who live for rolling road days come along and see what there cars are really like with real intake temps and tarmac !:p
They'll just spend all day bitching about transmission losses (and heaven help anybody that suggests different tyres might affect performance!)
Darin- ignore my email, forms in the post, I'll have to risk it!
It's got to be worth the risk!
ANDY S i think you missed the most important parts, 1,The tarmac at castle combe is older than the tarmac at rockingham so the car will suffer more friction. 2,The air is cleaner at knock hill than at rockingham so that would mean less ignition advance at the rock so they would be down on power compared to knock hill. :p ;)
There's also the extra gravity advantage as you come off the banking at Rockingham... :D
:D pmailed TT to see if he was up for it ? came up with some cr*p excuse y he couldn't (puff ;) ):D :D
Is that the same TT that bailed from a track session he was supposed to be organising? I thought so... :D
my humblest humblest apologies Andy
I hope you can find it on your heart to forgive me one day
I need to sort out a decent insure policy that covers me track days next year. But I quite fancy coming up to spectate, Any volunteers willing to take me for a spin?
Thanks
Andy
Originally posted by Steel
Any volunteers willing to take me for a spin? I'm more than happy to take you out for a few laps - and you'll find most other people there usually are too :D
Originally posted by Steel
Any volunteers willing to take me for a spin?I'll take you out if you don't mind going slowly :sorry:
thanks for the offers, just need to blag a day off work now :D
I don't mind taking some of you guys out, but don't like the phrase " for a spin ;) :D "
Kevin
Heave Ho Six
19-08-2002, 16:49
Kevin,
I wouldn't mind to blag a ride in your motor and see how it should be done and to sample your mods ;)
Originally posted by AndyS
Always handy if we can't find a goat for the ritual sacrifice to keep the rain gods away :D ...and I thought you had to sacrifice a set of tyres ;)
Originally posted by Heave Ho Six
...and I thought you had to sacrifice a set of tyres ;) Nah, I'm not that quick :D
Kevin, so I won't be wearing a CRASH helmet then?
Andy
Originally posted by Steel
I won't be wearing a CRASH helmet then?
What about a SKID lid? :D
I'll be in attendance on this now.... Blade & Gaz@cpp blagged me today.
AndyS... REALLY looking forward to meeting up ;)
Only spectating + ride blaggin at this stage cos my car is in for some heavy duty sessions the next day on G-Force's RR ;) :D :p so gotta keep her sweet!
Darin, I've emailed you re: helping out with anything MLR related if you need another pair of hands + you and Brian can follow me back to Aylesbury for our drink up on the friday night (have you booked into the Horse & Jockey yet along with everyone else?)
Got my new lid - so rockin n rollin on that front.
C U There.
Anyone going to this from the South East that fancies meeting up with me and Mosi, let me know. Should be going M25 then M1.
Mosi, I feel a list coming on!!
Andy
Andy, you can start the list off - I wouldnt want to steal your thunder mate ;) (although I'm absolutely gaggin to start it.... I love me lists, I really love 'em! :D )
Me
Mosi
there we go, any pointers would be much appreciated! :)
leggy pete
04-09-2002, 00:12
How many Evo's will be there?
Recieved my details for Rockingham, which is the watering hole for Thursday night????
Info says there's filling station on site ... anyone know if they do SUL?
HI MELLOW when are you traveling down ?
Hi Gaz,
Night before....anyone know any classy hotels ? I'm a classy guy....no B&B's for me ;)
Chris
HI MELLOW do you fancy a convoy down on thursday night ?? hows your map reading its not one of my strong points. I think rich w is coming down and maybe insbro.
I`ll be there Friday morning, carnt wait to see Mellow and Blade get their Butt`s wh00ped! :spank:
Rich ;)
Hey..... come on Rich.... I'm new to this EVO thingy.... never driven one on track so be gentle with me baby ;)
I'm also booked onto the MLR's Cadwell October trackday :)
Mmmmm.... wonder what mods I can get done in time....
Hey look at it like this.....
If I was able to keep up with most and pass the majority in them there scooby things.....then surely I should be awesome in an EVO ? :D:D:D
Anyway....where are we all staying Thursday night ?
Ive not booked in any where yet ! has anyone got a number for a local b+b near the circuit ??Mellow are you on for a run down on thursday night ?
Chris, let me know where your staying Thursday night, I fancy a few beers:D
Hi Dave... Look forward to that mate :)
OK chaps, I'll get some numbers of some B&B's/Hotels for us and let you know.....
Here you go....hotels.....
1. White Swan tel; 01572 - 747543 4 star hotel and 3 miles from the circuit fantastic little village place with room rates at circa £40 for B&B.....I'm booked in this one, they do have a few more rooms available :)
2. Hotel Elizabeth tel; 01473 - 217458 larger hotel 4 star and 1 mile from the circuit
Dave,
My moby is 07799 - 881188 if you fancy meeting at the swan for dinner/drinks etc...or you're thinking of staying over ?
Gaz, I'm happy to convoy down mate but I'm unsure wether I'll be driving down or towing a trailer, we could meet up circa M62 somewhere dependant on where you are :)
Tony.....are you there mate ?
Can you see him children ???? ;)
Will you let me know if he comes along ( said in a Harry Corbett voice)
Sooty........
It's a puppet (said in a Brian Connley voice) :D
$hit I must be in a good mood :)
Hi mellow cheers for the hotel numbers, i will only get lost if i don't follow someone :D
No probs Gaz,
Ring me before next Thursday and we'll make arrangements to meet up and convoy down :)
Tel; 07799 - 881188
Chris
I've provisionally booked a table for dinner circa 8.30pm on the Thursday night for 6 people....
If I need to increase that accordingly could you please let me know ASAP :)
Hi mellow ive booked in @ the white swan, so you best put me down for two place's at the table. cheers gary
Sorted Gary,
Speak to you next week :)
Heave Ho Six
13-09-2002, 18:43
Just a bit of info that maybe of help...
If anyone wants to get a feel for the Rockingham circuit and has a PS2 then get TOCA Race Driver.
Rockingham International Long circuit (called Rockingham Road in the game) features in the European Tour Championship. This is slightly different to the actual circuit on the trackday (International Short circuit) but it is only about 2 bends difference in the infield section. Oh yeah you will need to qualify the earlier rounds to unlock it and there are no Evos in the game as far as I know, WRX is the nearest to an Evo although there is an Eagle Talon ;)
Gaz and Blade post your best lap times :D
Me not got PS2...
:(
Or a fully working EVO :( :(
Don't worry tony i ain't got a ps2 i prefer doing it for real :D :D :D
Chris, you have mail ;)
Tony, whats going on with the car, you still ok for CC ?
Gaz..
;)
/me goes looking for keep net.
Rich. :D
Heave Ho Six
13-09-2002, 22:01
update...
I lied, I just won an Icelle blue 350bhp Evo VI on TOCA Race Driver now to tackle Rockingham again with 13 other Evo's. It's like the trackdays a week early :D
Dave...
Can;t control the boost, so only getting 1.3 bar :(
It is mapped properly, and yes, I am at combe and rockers...
just SLOOOWWWW
Did not setup suspension either :(
Russ is coming to Rockers....
:D :D
Just to spill the beans on T27 kev hasn't been on the MLR much of late !! because he has been playing on a ps2 ;) then again he will need any help he can get :D :D :D
Heave Ho Six
13-09-2002, 22:10
LOL!
He ain't taken the bait yet ;)
LOL @ Gazz :)
Now I can brake even later, without the warped stock discs. Looking forward to sorting out you kids ;) at R/Ham, might even crank the boost up to 1.4 :lol:
Rgds Kevin
P.S. Ain't got PS2
Kev, did u get my phone message? Want those Formula Rs like last time?
We still need some more cars, so pass the word. Some of us are staying at the Travel Inn. They've still got rooms if you catch them quick.:cool:
Tony
Thanx for the offer, but got a new set to go on after R/Ham.
Rgds Kevin
What formula R's have you got tony ???
I've put a thread up in the trackday forum on Scoobynet but I'm afraid they all seem to be a little quiet these days :(
Ah well.....
Gaz, they are a set of 18" 235-40. They will do a couple of track days, just over half used.
Bargain :D
Gaz - will fit those BBS nicely... but i have decided to keep them till the end of the season (end of Nov) then sell ALL 3 SETS!
That is two nice new sets, unmarked, and the marked set you were after.
Going to buy Speedline mag wheels :D :D :D
Ive just been over to scooby net to try and drum up a little interest :D :D :D
Gaz.....
You norty , norty little boy :D:D:D:D
:p :p :p i don't think they will be doing any more mixed track days :D
Ive found an awesome pax ride! :D
coffeeman
17-09-2002, 23:41
Hi Teri
That looks like fun:D
I am hopping to tag along especilly as my sparing partner has joined the fray hi Mellow(Chris)
I might just tag along on Thursday if there are some spaces left on the track?
Blade/Gaz/Mellow should be fun.
Blade(tony) I have had the Tein suspension fitted feels nice :D
Hopefully see you all again soon
Dale
Uprated suspension Dale :(
$hit,..... that's all I need ;)
See you there mate....
Here's my moby 07799 - 881188
Hi coffee man !! will be great to see you at rockingham, we can bore everyone with our story of the cheshire run :D
Car STILL not sorted ok.
Well, suspension is kick-ass (not TEIN :D)
made 485 on the rollers :D
can't control boost :(
Still, I WILL be there and hope to sort things in the morning (whilst also learning lines). Then a comprehensive spanking of gaz :D
Coffeeman shouldn't be too much trouble ;)
Mellow on the other hand - that boy is gifted :D I am just gonna stay out of his way. He would be quick in a bloody Subaru Justy!
Tony
Fingers crossed that you are not jinx'd (me & ickle white car! will be there) :D
Teri
I rang Rockingham today - apparently their on-site filling station is Gulf and sells Super.
According to the Shell Geostar website there's a Shell station a couple of miles north of Rockingham on the A47.
coffeeman
18-09-2002, 21:38
I am coming........
*hit that was quick I was chatting to Uncle Chris(Mellow)
And Darin sent me a email I am on track:D
White Swan is full trying to get in lodge up the road.
Have booked the table for 10.
I will be there maybe some nice girl will take pity on me and put me up;)
See you all soon.
Dale
Dale,
You can always "crash" down in my room mate....
By the time we've had a beer or ten it won't matter where we crash :D:D:D
Mellow i will ring you 2morrow ! what car r u useing ?
Guys, Mr Drabble will be cancelling his room as they did a mix up (double bed for two guys, not a good idea!) Suggest you nick his room coffeeman.
Dave, me and others are staying at The Hunting Lodge, 3 miles from the circuit. Not sure if it is near you....
coffeeman
18-09-2002, 22:31
Gaz whatever car Mellow uses it is always Std and been Pt Ex:D
I love it as they are always with Rollcages.
Chris might take up offer of floor if I can't find a bed.
My mob is 07966 199925.
See you tomorrow
Dale
coffeeman
18-09-2002, 22:35
Tony was he staying at the White Swan?
Dale
Coffe - yes he was. He hasn' t cancelled yet, but will in the morning....
Just let them now he will be cancelling, and get on the reserve list
:D
coffeeman
18-09-2002, 22:50
Thanks Tony
Have done they will be confirming with me tomorrow.
Ta
Dale
Erm.........
Would you boys and girls allow me to bring one of those very old....very old Saphire Cosworth type thingy's :D:D
It's Grey in colour and sort of goes OK ;)
I'm also driving the U Drive RS Sprint EVO 7 twice and ill most definately be putting it through it's paces (if I'm allowed)
Tony, if you get chance bell me today, the test drive went well last night (8.45pm) they paid me in cash and drove it away :) I wish Iall deals were done like that :)
Are you still going to join us at the Swan for drinkies and a meal ?
Chris
Chris this cossie are we talking RWD big hp monster ? if you are book me a ride :D :D :D . Whats up with the EVO ?
Ive heard that there will be no one there doing tyres ! can someone confirm this ?
Gaz,
I spoke with Darin yesterday and we will DEFINATELY have a tyre man there from 8.30am - 5.30pm :)
The cossy is a mere mortal of bhp ;)
As for the EVO.....someone made me an offer I couldn't refuse.....you know how it is....so I'm on the look out ....again.....it was more of a show car than a track car....t'wouldv'e been a shame to "kill" it :(
Chris
How did the 'beast' perform at Oulton?
Will it be at the 'Rock'?
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