AdamR28 Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 But I like him We are digressing slightly - haha - basically I'll get back in touch with David in a couple of weeks when he has the new calendar, nail down a date, then we can get some confirmed numbers / deposits sorted. Personally I think we should limit it to 12 or it will get frustrating with all the waiting around, but again open to suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 I'm well up for a go on Dan's toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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george_seamons Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Mine might not be ready by then, but at least this gives me a bit of a kick up the bum to try to get it done! Let me know when the deposits are needed and I'll wing it over. Are we going to do a "full" list on first come first served, and then a "reserves" list if anybody drops out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete.M Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 No doubt there will be drop-outs but I'm personally not too concerned about numbers. If I were to get on track 2 or 3 times per 30min session and manage say 4 of those sessions then that would get me around 8-12 attempts which is good enough for me. Am I right to think that's a conservative estimate? There's a good chance that one or two people will not want to rag their car all day anyway. I vote for 14 car limit. I'll happily attempt some lap timing if required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Yeah I'm one of those that won't want to rag my car constantly. It is after all 22 years old and my daily... Definitely want to give it some stick, but I don't want to kill it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Well up for this still. I'll get the date booked of work asap as soon as ones been confirmed and wing over some monez when a sum has been set in stone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg1040 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Right then, just got off the phone after speaking with David, the course secretary - helpful chap, he's happy for this to go ahead. The hire charge until the end of 2014 is £600 a day. It's a pretty 'open' affair, a case of pick the key up in the morning and take it back in the evening, leave the place as you found it, sort out your own problems if anyone crashes or gets injured! He said the cost may increase a little in 2015, but when I kinda plucked £650 out of the air as an 'example' he said he didn't think it would be as much as that. There is a catering company he uses who can supply a full day package (snacks, lunch, drinks all day) for about £12 a head on top if we want. He would prefer a weekday since the weekends are busy with car club events and other things such as cycle races. I have put forward an estimated date of mid-late Feb to early March and he was happy with that (sprint season / testing doesn't start til mid March) - but hasn't got a 2015 diary just yet so ask me to call back in a couple of weeks. He mentioned the maximum number of cars suitable for the 'top' loop was around 10, and you could possibly have 15 if you used the full loop (but IMO that doesn't add a lot of benefit, in fact all it adds is one flat out corner and the temptation to rag the shit out of the car from a standing start). I also think the day would run a lot better with someone organising this - informal timing is allowed so we could run a leaderboard which would give people an idea of their progress throughout the day - and I'd be up for doing it if nobody objects. In return I'd like to pikey a lap or two in a few people's cars cos I find it great fun driving different cars Also happy to do some informal instruction if there's someone else who would 'take the reigns' and do timing / organising for a bit. All sound good still? More info / rules below: CURFORM7B ORGANISED TRACK DAY.doc Nice 1 for sorting this out adam. Feel free to steal my car for a few laps id trust u not to blow it up or crash it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoozie Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 I'm still happy to pop down and take some photographs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 I can only come if the weekday is during my half term, can't take days off unfortunately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 And I can only come on weekdays and Sunday's and not in March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 It's like one of those puzzles... I think it *has* to be a weekday unfortunately. I would much prefer a weekend too, but it doesn't appear to be do-able, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_seamons Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 I can come any day of the week, because I don't have a shit job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 I can come any day of the week, because I don't have a shit job But you do. It's not like you weigh otters or anything actually not shit. Otter weigher is my ultimate job title goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 I can do any day too, because I'm an office bitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 I can do any day too, because I'm an office bitch. Ditto, any day's fine for me. That format sounds ideal Adam. I'm happy to help out with timing and things if necessary too and I'd love a few pointers from anyone willing to give them! I'll probably throw my camera in as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 I may be able to do any day after all... potentially handing in my notice soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted November 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 Don't quit your job just for this dude!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfboy Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 Late to the party but I would be more than up for this, a stones throw from me. Can do midweek and happy to pay deposit for 2 cars upfront. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 Don't quit your job just for this dude!! Ha, I wish that was the reason! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 Still up for this, though won't be able to confirm availability until we have a preliminary date. Should almost certainly be able to get along to it though, provided I'm in the country. Happy to lay down a deposit and pass on to someone else if something should come up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 Definitely up for this if I can secure a space. Can pay deposit whenever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 1. Dann2707 2. Tarty Adam 3. Pashley26 4. MikeRotch 5. Azarathal 6. Rainbird 7. Curtisrider 8. Pete 9. Spunky 10. Greg1040 11. SamKidney (Possibly) 12. Duncy H 13. RobinJI 14. Skoze (if something's working) 15. Haz 16. Jake. Just incase someone drops out? Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
011001000110010101110010 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 I'll come to watch for sure but might participate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewEH1 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Tempting, but a long drive from Edinburgh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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