Ladies and Gentlemen start your engines!!

Post by **d_harris** » Sat May 09, 2009 10:37 pm

I seem to recall we did a noise test last we were at haynes..... I think Marmite was loudest!

Post by **jonathon** » Sat May 09, 2009 11:07 pm

The limit is 98 decibels, but I'm hoping to drop in next week to check on the requirements.ie sound limit,helmets etc, so should be able to post details later.

Post by **motherofgod** » Sat May 09, 2009 11:13 pm

Im hoping adam will bring his minor for some track fun ;)

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Post by **d_harris** » Sat May 09, 2009 11:22 pm

jonathon wrote:The limit is 98 decibels, but I'm hoping to drop in next week to check on the requirements.ie sound limit,helmets etc, so should be able to post details later.

I'll bring my own lid if that alright...

Post by **MartinB** » Sun May 10, 2009 9:04 am

Is that drive-by or static noise test?

Post by **jonathon** » Sun May 10, 2009 9:30 am

I cannot say for certain Martin but will be able to clarify after our meeting.

Post by **dalebrignall** » Sun May 10, 2009 7:00 pm

ill take mine round but it wont be fast

Post by **jonathon** » Sun May 10, 2009 7:15 pm

The emhasis is on fun really although we will cater for the more competitive

Post by dp » Sun May 10, 2009 11:23 pm

Hmm well up for that Jonathon- in the middle of fitting bike carbs, bigger cam and Magajolt electronic ignition so may not be ready in time... If I can't get the Minor running I'll still come up in the daily driver.

Post by **jonathon** » Wed May 13, 2009 7:41 pm

Well, had a great afternoon down at the Haynes Museum, had a long chat with the aimiable Tim who runs the track.
Its a 1Km circuit and is very tight except for two long straights, should be great fun for both standard and modified cars. There are two viewing banks from which you can view the entire track and take pics. The rules are quite strict for this venue, ie helmets must be worn (we should be able to provide a selection for those without). and only one car on track at a time. The noise level is a static 98 decibels.
We have a few ideas on how we would like to use this track and will post them on here as soon as we have discussed them with the MMOC.
Any questions please ask away

Post by **jonathon** » Fri May 22, 2009 10:10 am

Any more interest ? We almost have two days to fill here and we need more participants.

Post by **LouiseM** » Fri May 22, 2009 11:16 am

As stated earlier, I'd love a test drive in the 350bhp 2 door but don't want to put my bog standard car onto the track. Can you book me in for Sunday? I've been advance driver trained and have previously driven at 138mph so I shouldn't be too much of a liability

Post by **ASL642** » Fri May 22, 2009 11:43 am

So it was you I saw whizzing along with a large dark blue car chasing you and the Traffic Cops camera crew in close persuit!

Like you I've done the advance driver training and done some rallying (never on a circuit though) Don't think I will be able to have a go- the regalia table wouldn't fit in the boot!!

Post by **dunketh** » Fri May 22, 2009 12:01 pm

Have I missed mention of the date ?
Love to be there even in my guise as a non-moggy owner.

As soon as I saw "350bhp 2 door" I was thinking cossie - 350bhp in a minor seems unthinkable. Wont the laws of physics be busy trying to rip it to bits? lol.

Post by **jonathon** » Fri May 22, 2009 12:35 pm

Louise, the track is very minor friendly and the max speed most will achieve is 50mph down the straights. Modifieds should touch 70mph ish.
But the end section is the most fun ,being very tight, we were using 1st ans occasionally 2nd in a tweeked Clio, although this was mostly on 3 wheels

D, the dates are 27-28th June

Post by **LouiseM** » Fri May 22, 2009 1:12 pm

Louise, the track is very minor friendly and the max speed most will achieve is 50mph down the straights.

But I'll be disadvantaged by my roof rack and wind deflector. Besides, I want to drive something fast

Post by **dunketh** » Fri May 22, 2009 3:02 pm

If I still had mine i'd ditch the seats, spare and everything else that wasn't essential and give it hell.
If it blows up, it blows up. Only takes an afternoon to chuck in another lump.

If the misses is off that weekend I'll be there, albeit in my '87 escort 'modern'.

Post by **Kevin** » Fri May 22, 2009 4:01 pm

Sorry for the slow reply but I have been away.
Yes please Jonathon.
A go in the Saloon

A go in the Traveller

And a slower go in my Traveller

Any idea of costs.

By the way I hope you will have a large size helmet as I have a er larger size barnet.

Post by **jonathon** » Fri May 22, 2009 5:16 pm

We should have a selection of helmets Kevin. Prices are not yet finalised, but should be around £2 for 3 laps as passenger in our demo car, then £2 for two laps in your own. All proceeds are going to charity.

Post by **Kevin** » Fri May 22, 2009 7:11 pm

Sounds good to me so put me down for both your demo cars and a go in my own car which will probably take as long for the 2 laps as the time taken for the 6 laps in your cars.