AdamR28 Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Strike while the iron is hot they say! So, I think it's safe to say yesterday was a success, with plenty of brake pads and tyres being worn out and lots of precious fossil fuels being used up, so who's up for another one in say, September? General feedback / mulling over of stuff: I felt the morning lacked a little bit of something, maybe cos we didn't really know each other or because of the start point being so far out the way, but either way the afternoon seemed better overall and running with the mid-way start point all day might be a good shout. People weren't as keen to spank it round all day (apart from handbrake lead foot Dan!) as I thought, so the necessity to do groups maybe isn't there. If the queue gets too long it kinda self regulates, and people will just peel off rather than sitting there. Chatting with Luke and Robin, we reckon a couple more cars would be fine, maybe 12-14. We could maybe try a slightly different layout or a triple lapper to add variation instead of moving the start point? I know Jardo hates the figure of 8 but I think I've worked out a way to do it more 'safely' and then it would at least give people a chance to learn to turn left as well as right, haha. (Will do a doodle to explain later) Thoughts on all of the above? I'm happy to do the organisational side of things again - I'm going to give the landowner a call today to check he got the keys and payment ok so hopefully he'll be happy to have us back! Who's up for TFTD2 then? 1. Ads 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 In. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoozie Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 I'm in, hopefully with a car this time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Would certainly be game for another go provided I'm on UK soil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Definitely up for Curby again! More cars would be fine I reckon, I got plenty of track time. The morning didn't "lack" as such, but I definitely enjoyed the afternoon more as I got more confidence. Personally, I'm not a fan of going out in groups, I found in more fun to just nip on track whenever I got the urge - I think with that number of cars there would never be a case of "I didn't get enough track time because X was hogging it..." Having the start point at the gate was much better, the other start point seems like wasted effort to me. The timing definitely improved things, gave me something to work towards and added to the fun. Feedback from me: great first time on track, well worth the money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) Probably not this time round* but next time if the supermoto is road legal what are the chances of a mix and match? *due to imminent small pink bag of poo and sick arrival! Edited March 6, 2015 by forteh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippY Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 might be (it is a big might) If my car will be in UK, then certainly, I can only say certain in around June July time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) I'm in for sure. As yesterday demonstrated, I don't really care if I have a suitable car or not, so count me in. (although it would make me happy if I'm in the scirocco.) Edited March 6, 2015 by RobinJI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) Hopefully will have a car by the next one, but as I don't have a car or a licence yet I guess I can't reserve a space... Is there any real reason for no bikes though if it's going to be an open pit type affair? If there's only one vehicle on track at once I can't see why it need be limited to cars?EDIT: Btw if bikes are allowed then I fully intend to take advantage of the promise Ed made to me back in 2010 that I could have a go on the CCM. Edited March 6, 2015 by Muel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) In if bikes are allowed, I'll bring my rd350 ypvs sprint bike Edited March 6, 2015 by bing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 "I didn't get enough track time because Dann2708353384848 was hogging it..." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Hopefully will have a car by the next one, but as I don't have a car or a licence yet I guess I can't reserve a space... Is there any real reason for no bikes though if it's going to be an open pit type affair? If there's only one vehicle on track at once I can't see why it need be limited to cars? EDIT: Btw if bikes are allowed then I fully intend to take advantage of the promise Ed made to me back in 2010 that I could have a go on the CCM. You're very welcome to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Obviously in Hahahah I was enjoying myself too much! Such an ace day. Definitely in of course. Would be interesting to see what the other layout looks like. Can we go around it backwards? (not in reverse lol) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamWood! Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Would Cadwell or Blyton be too expensive for the day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted March 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Would Cadwell or Blyton be too expensive for the day? No prizes for guessing where you live Curborough is a better location and I think it's better for 'normal' cars (less strenuous), but it can't harm to find out. Cadwell will be loads (at least £5k I reckon), Blyton would be cheaper than that but still a lot more than Curborough - I'll find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_seamons Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 100% up for it second time round. Can't really use the excuse of my car not being finsihed this time Can it be any earlier? Weather is a bit hit and miss in September! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted March 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Definitely in of course. Would be interesting to see what the other layout looks like. Can we go around it backwards? (not in reverse lol) At least it would make your car right wheel drive I'm not sure about backwards - I think you could but it seems laid out so the 'top' (nearest the entrance to the venue) hairpin is a right hander mainly. Doodle time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 At least it would make your car right wheel drive I'm not sure about backwards - I think you could but it seems laid out so the 'top' (nearest the entrance to the venue) hairpin is a right hander mainly. Doodle time... This might help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted March 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 100% up for it second time round. Can't really use the excuse of my car not being finsihed this time Can it be any earlier? Weather is a bit hit and miss in September! Could be - but dates are tricky during the sprint season. Weather is hit and miss all year, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Llandow is supposed to be quite a good track that's not too harsh? I don't mind doing Curby again, but if people are looking at "proper" tracks, Llandow is on my list already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted March 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Cheers Dan - had a thought - either way you could potentially be cutting through the middle of the track at fairly substantial speed. Personally I would like to try it but not sure others feel. Gotta crack on with other stuff now but will doodle later! Llandow is supposed to be quite a good track that's not too harsh? I don't mind doing Curby again, but if people are looking at "proper" tracks, Llandow is on my list already Llandow isn't a proper track, and it's miles from the arse end of nowhere Also kills front left hand tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 I've ridden llandow, it is a major trek to get there. It's a 5 hour drive from leeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_seamons Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 I vote Snetterton. Excellent track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted March 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Thought you might. I vote Oulton in that case Realistically Curborough is the best option IMO - we can get it all to ourselves for a very reasonable cost, it's in the midlands, and for those who haven't done trackdays before it's a great introduction without being too hard on the car. All of us booking onto a 'full track day' at Donington, rockingham, Silverstone or Mallory would be another contender. but I think we would then lose the atmosphere and the timing element adds a lot IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Cars and bikes adam. Cars and bikesHave you thought about an actual hillclimb place adam? The kind of place where cold tyres and driver skill comes into it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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