TOC trackday & 1/4mile 30th April

[un1eash]

This looks like its going to be a very big turn out, cant wait. Should be trying the 1/4 mile in my mk1, abit gutted though as i was hopin to get my SS exhaust fitted 2moro but i have to wait for the next production run.

Oh well, can compare before and after times at least.

[Icsunonove]

Might turn up to this. Anyone need (want) a passenger on track? [-o<

[Sidewinder]

Might turn up to this. Anyone need (want) a passenger on track? [-o<

Heh heh! Yeah, I'm bringing my helmet just in case!

Last time I passengered Patrick (Rogue) in his race NA, and then with Paul Port in his tubby...very good...

[jonb-]

I won't mind giving out rides, though i'll need to borrow a passanger seat as i won't be taking one

[jonb-]

Good luck guys, see you at watford gap at 7.45.

Got spare rear wheels, fluids and lunch all packed. Should do the trick

[System-G]

Sorry this is so late.

Been trying to finish things on the car. Nightmare!

Convoy route posted above is not the rout we are going.

I did a dummy run this morning and realised the route above is far too complex.

We will be going right off the motorway (J20) along the A4304.

Then Turning left onto the B5414 (at the petrol station on the right).

At the T-Junction left onto the A5199.

And then in about 2.5 miles turn left following the sign to Bruntingthorpe.

In about 1.5 - 2 miles turn left at the sign for Bruntingthorpe prooving grounds.

[jonb-]

As long as i make it to the services in time who cares what route we take

Keep an eye out for my ol' thing, feel free to come and say hello as i won't know who anyone is.

[jonb-]

Good day had by all i think!

Nice to meet everyone, some good examples of mr2's and a lot of fun all round.

Of course, it would have been more fun if the lexus boys could curner and the supra boys could drive. It was byebye in the straights then sitting on their tail in the corners.

One guy made my day, a supra owner i'd been chasing around the track and eventually got by and shot off came over in the pits expecting to see a shiney modded up engine. When he asked what i'd done and i said "it's got a boost guage but apart from that pretty much stock" his face dropped. Quality. Same thing happened after i got past a GT4 running around 380bhp fly.

[Icsunonove]

Excellent day! =D> Really enjoyed myself despite only passengering. Thanks to Paul Port, Peter Foster and Jo for giving me passenger rides.

Here'a few pics:

[System-G]

Oh god, why do I always have to do stupid poses

Although I was well chuffed as we had just come back in after changing to our tarmac track wheels from the ditchfinders that were on the car for the morning

[mishadbull]

Superb day again guys!
Had a blast and even got a respectable time on the quarter later in the afternoon of 13.56 @ 105.
Want to say a big sorry to the mk 3 bloke I took for a ride then promptly spun off the track Hrm, Second year, second spin, second time with a passenger of unknown origin, gotta to keep it a little more tame next time I give a stranger a ride

Bit anoyed at the marshling this year tough as I got a black flag for my first screw up, and each time I went through the cone chicane during a cooldown lap got blue flagged, kinda started getting on my nerves that those who shal remain nameless who were passing on the corners and driveing way more aggresivly than most were allowed to continue to do so but those uf us who bobbled a bit got a nice talking to by the marshals

Well good day any way!

Mike

[System-G]

I agree Mike, I wasn't impressed by the marshaling either let alone the 2 X black flag rule...

FFS Jo got a black flag for spinning in the middle of nowhere (coming out the 1st right-hander after pit straight (not the fast lefthander) with no traffic about

I wasn't impressed to see marshals dissappearing from their posts. Although I think they may have been sat in a car not far away, still no use if something does go pearshaped.

I also think that the lack of propper sighting laps was the cause of some really bad driving early on.

Track courtesy lacked by a lot of drivers especially at the start of the day. The White GT4 should have been black flagged for agressiveness and dangerous ovetaking and 98% of the Lexus's should have taken tuition.

Least by the afternoon things had settled and most people had a really good time.

I doubt I'll do it again next year, but we'll see...

[andylancaster3000]

A bit of a delayed response but, yes, it was a great day!

Good to meet a few of the IMOC crew and thanks again to Mike for a few laps in his beast!

Andy

[gordy.r]

I know this event was a while ago, but i have just gained internet access!!!

Was a good day and my first time at one of these events (though i didnt do the track i did have a pop at the 1/4 mile - 14.07 @ 98mph, not the best drag strip so i am led to believe).

I have got some photos and video footage, i shall post up in 2 weeks when i get back home!

Good to meet some of you guys too!

[jonb-]

Better late than never mate Look forward to seeing those pictures, was nice chatting with you.

[gordy.r]

Better late than never mate Look forward to seeing those pictures, was nice chatting with you.

Yeah mate, was good chatting to you and getting some advice on the car!
Ill get the pics up when i get back, been travelling round europe last few weeks with work and back on the 5th June, so i will post then!