JonC Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Would anyone be interested in some track fun see the video of the track in this post Let me know my aunt is from another forum who's organising it and I can get you on the list as long as you let me know before the end of this month We have arranged a sprint day at Barkston Heath (Grantham) for Sunday 2nd November While all motorsport is dangerous sprinting is maybe the safest. Its you & your car against the clock with just you on the track at one time, so there is no-one pushing you or your car over capabilities or the chance of a shunt from another 'friendly racer' Barkston has lots of run off areas and apart from an empty airfield & a few cones is probably one of the safest & fun sprint tracks around. A quick vid of what the course is like is here Price is £90 for the day, for that you get a full day (9am-4pm) & as many runs as possible as well as the catering van - loos etc need 30 to make it a goer & would be great if we had some more of you guys PLEASE NOTE --- YOU WILL NEED A HELMET AND YOUR ARMS/LEGS MUST BE COVERED. YOU ALSO NEED TO MARK YOUR TOWING EYE POINTS IN YELLOW TAPE (SO MARSHALLS CAN TOW YOU OFF QUICKLY IF YOU NEED IT) EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE ON 2/11/2008 Take: - Driving Licence - Breakdown Service details if you have them Clothing: - if you have a racesuit - wear it.. a lot of people do now - if you havent then stick with natural fibres and long sleeved top (not fleece .. as these burn very well... sorry to be morbid but....) and long trousers - thin soles shoes or race boots - driving gloves or race gloves ... your hands get sweaty from the nerves and these help you keep a grip on the steering wheel - helmet .. get one that fits and is in good condition (preferably your own so that you know it hasnt been dropped etc) Car: pre-event checks: - brake pads - brake fluid - tyre condition - tyre pressures (best to add a bit extra PSI) - fluid/oil leaks - dont be the one that drops oil onto the track - wheel nuts tight - tape glass headlights - fit towing eye on-event checks: - wheel nuts - tyre pressures - tyre condition (some events wear tyres quickly) - fluid levels - petrol .. keep an eye on the fuel level - it goes quickly and it would be really embrassing to run out - engine temps good practice: - leave engine running for a while after you come in - do NOT put on the handbrake (try and find some level ground to stop on and leave in gear after engine turned off) - you are not aryton senna and you will not impress anyone by trying to outdrive yourself ie build your speed up gradually NOISE LIMIT IS 102DB HELMET HIRE IS AVAILABLE @ £10 a lid If you have any questions...please ask ......If you want to come along please add your name & p.m. me for the paypal addy for the dosh (Payment is needed asap due to the full payment to Javelin having to be made upfront) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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