Brands Hatch Track Afternoon - CANCELLED

[DukeBoy]

Originally Posted by Anger

Ive been invited to Milan to go out on the town with some of the Ducatti moto gp team.

You lucky lucky git!!!

What a dream, especially now they have the best rider in the world riding for them.

[Anger]

Going to Pasha to get smashed lol

Im staying with a few mechanics i met at Silverstone

[DukeBoy]

Lots of pictures please, best do a tour of the factory aswell while your there

[Anger]

If im in any fit state to take, theres a bout 25 of us going as Scogsy's brothers DJing at pasha aswell

[DukeBoy]

Won't be out with Rossi then

[Anger]

Originally Posted by DukeBoy

Won't be out with Rossi then

I said team... not riders

[Scooby Si]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

What did your system read again Si?

105db on a good day with a following wind ( and the bung in)!! Well below the 118db Martyn measured it at (hence my comment about 'how much they want your money'!) without the bung.

But I still have a backbox... Steve doesn't. I'd be surprised if it was quiet enough mate but until it's tested with their meter on the day you won't really know.

[The Gimp]

Originally Posted by Scooby Si

105db on a good day with a following wind ( and the bung in)!! Well below the 118db Martyn measured it at (hence my comment about 'how much they want your money'!) without the bung.

But I still have a backbox... Steve doesn't. I'd be surprised if it was quiet enough mate but until it's tested with their meter on the day you won't really know.

Bugger. Cheers Si.

Not sure if to risk it then. Not sure I can get around it. Sods law.

Well up for this too.

Steve

[scoobycoops]

Have a read of this:
http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roads/envi...noiset3836.pdf
And this:
http://www.the-ace.org.uk/loud-exhausts-cost-cash.html

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by scoobycoops

Have a read of this:
http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roads/envi...noiset3836.pdf
And this:
http://www.the-ace.org.uk/loud-exhausts-cost-cash.html

Anyone else interested? Worzel/Crowman/Midlife2 - you all put your name on the list but not had any update from you guys?

1. Steve_PPP - booked
2. Midlife2
3. Scooby Greg - booked
4. Worzel
5. Crowman
6. Hongkongfooi
7. kartingsteve - booked?

[midlife2]

Hi, waiting on my new brake setup to turn up,

[Scooby_Greg]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

nice one mate, i'll be doing the same and giving Moley a bell soon as well

Steve, did you call Gary? Just wondering how much it was going to cost!

[Moley_WRX]

Only 2 of the companies we use offer track day cover - unfortunately the company i put you with don't do it.

Go onto www.moris.co.uk and you can buy one day track cover, normally works out to be £70ish

[Scooby_Greg]

Originally Posted by Moley_WRX

Only 2 of the companies we use offer track day cover - unfortunately the company i put you with don't do it.

Go onto www.moris.co.uk and you can buy one day track cover, normally works out to be £70ish

Thanks Moley!

[Moley_WRX]

Originally Posted by Scooby_Greg

Thanks Moley!

Will jump in for a few passenger laps if that's ok?

It'll be good to see how the 321H goes

[Scooby_Greg]

Originally Posted by Moley_WRX

Will jump in for a few passenger laps if that's ok?

It'll be good to see how the 321H goes

Of course - look forward to seeing you!

[Steve_PPP]

Gary - assume i'm with the same company as before so track cover isn't a problem for me?

Will give you a bell in the week

[kartingsteve]

Gray am I thinking I,m ok for track inc as last year I stayed with the same one if so can you sort it .

[Moley_WRX]

Steve and Steve - you're both ok with the companies you're with

[Scooby Si]

Gary, if I decided I wanted to come and play (am I with one the companies that does track cover and) when would you need to know by to get it sorted??

[Moley_WRX]

Would need to know the day before really.

Anyone seen the weather forecast yet for 1st Dec?

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Scooby Si

Gary, if I decided I wanted to come and play (am I with one the companies that does track cover and) when would you need to know by to get it sorted??

Would be good to have you along

Originally Posted by Moley_WRX

Anyone seen the weather forecast yet for 1st Dec?

Nope, scoobs love the cold but hoping it'll be dry. Bit of a risk at this time of year, but then we wouldn't get a 3 hr open pit session for £75 in the middle of summer

[Moley_WRX]

Will it'll be cold.... and white.... apparently

[Moley_WRX]

http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/...sp?zipcode=da3

[Scooby Si]

Well that sucks... "Feels like -4!!"... Fook that for a chuckle!!

If the forecast's correct.......






I suggest everyone gets in touch with Gary

[Steve_PPP]

not sure how much i trust a weather report 10 days in advance!

hopefully it'll be dry, cold doesn't bother me too much

[Hongkongfooi]

Sorry guys won't be on track as pads still aren't here so will go to watch only

[Lucky]

Thats a shame Tim. What pads did you go for in the end.

[Hongkongfooi]

Originally Posted by Lucky

Thats a shame Tim. What pads did you go for in the end.

pagid blacks.....waiting on powerstation having a batch in.

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

Sorry guys won't be on track as pads still aren't here so will go to watch only

Doh, you'll just have to stand in the cold taking photos for us then

Will try & get down to watch

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

Sorry guys won't be on track as pads still aren't here so will go to watch only

Go to AS Performance next day delivery.

[Hongkongfooi]

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

Go to AS Performance next day delivery.

Not for my callipers though

[Moley_WRX]

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

Go to AS Performance next day delivery.

Definately.... probably cheaper aswell

[Moley_WRX]

Oh yeah.... Porsche ones (lucky git!!!!)

[Jimmy@JSEngineering]

Originally Posted by Nige

Will try & get down to watch

+1 exactly what time and date is it?

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Jimmy@JSEngineering

+1 exactly what time and date is it?

Wednesday 1st December

Breifing @ 12.15 on track from 13.00.

[Lucky]

Whilst not taking part, I may try to get up to watch/take pics.

[Hongkongfooi]

Originally Posted by Lucky

Whilst not taking part, I may try to get up to watch/take pics.

Come and freeze with sim and me!

[Claire_PPP]

I'll be going along to watch and take piccies (or go for a few passenger laps if it's really cold)... fingers crossed for no snow! I'll be well miffed if I've booked the day off work (and the following two days for xmas shopping) only to be stuck at home!

Give the gas pedal a bit of stick over the next few days and maybe it'll swing this 'global warming' malarkey in our favour!

[simba]

Originally Posted by Lucky

Whilst not taking part, I may try to get up to watch/take pics.

come on steve get out the office its way too warm in there it will be good fresh kent air !!

[Lucky]

Originally Posted by simba

come on steve get out the office its way too warm in there it will be good fresh kent air !!

LOL, sounds like a plan to me.

[Scooby_Greg]

Originally Posted by Claire_PPP

I'll be going along to watch and take piccies (or go for a few passenger laps if it's really cold)... fingers crossed for no snow! I'll be well miffed if I've booked the day off work (and the following two days for xmas shopping) only to be stuck at home!

Give the gas pedal a bit of stick over the next few days and maybe it'll swing this 'global warming' malarkey in our favour!

Surely Steve is going to let you have a drive round the circuit too?!

[kartingsteve]

Is there air available it the pits for tyres .

And Moley will you be there as I'm thinking ins and we mite need show changes

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Scooby_Greg

Surely Steve is going to let you have a drive round the circuit too?!

Thanks for putting that thought into her head!

[Moley_WRX]

Originally Posted by kartingsteve

And Moley will you be there as I'm thinking ins and we mite need show changes

I 'should' be there all being well, but not 100% sure yet

[Scooby_Greg]

Steve,
Very glad you suggested the pm session - I think the am session will be tricky with the current forecast. Anyone with alot of power and rwd will have an interesting day!

[Hongkongfooi]

Originally Posted by Scooby_Greg

Steve,
Very glad you suggested the pm session - I think the am session will be tricky with the current forecast. Anyone with alot of power and rwd will have an interesting day!

Bring the aston

[Kei Man]

Good luck guys.
Pic of Cadwell as of Saturday

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Scooby_Greg

Steve,
Very glad you suggested the pm session - I think the am session will be tricky with the current forecast. Anyone with alot of power and rwd will have an interesting day!

If we're going to get snow, it looks like its due tonight/tomorrow morning.

I'll give MSV a bell tomorrow lunchtime to see if they've had anything at Brands (and if so, how much, likelihood of cancellation etc).

Gary - will call you tomorrow as well

[Hongkongfooi]

just seen the forecast.....its not looking good for you i'm afraid

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

just seen the forecast.....its not looking good for you i'm afraid

well worse case scenario is that its cancelled - MSV will refund or transfer the booking to another date where possible.

Moley's said that the track insurance through him is refundable with a letter from ClubMSV to prove it was cancelled, so not majorly out of pocket.

We'll just have to wait and see i guess (he says, as it starts to snow in Burgess Hill )

[Moley_WRX]

Looking unlikely i'd say

[Steve_PPP]

Agreed.

Just spoke to someone at ClubMSV and they said they were going to go and take a look at the circuit in the next hour or so - and all people registered for the sessions will get an email shortly after to let them know if its happening or not.

Just have to keep an eye on the old mailbox now, but my guess is it'll be cancelled.

[Steve_PPP]

Just seen that someones linked some Brands pictures from Twitter - i'd say its not happening!

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...34980056537438

[Hongkongfooi]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

Just seen that someones linked some Brands pictures from Twitter - i'd say its not happening!

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=27781&id=134980056537438&l=03cd33681 4#!/album.php?aid=27781&id=134980056537438

drifting weather methinks

[kartingsteve]

It's OFF just had a E mail .

[Steve_PPP]

Yep, its officially cancelled

Those people who were booked will have received an email with a credit note to the same value (£75, plus any extras that were booked at the same time).

SES will be organising the event for another date in the future when the snow has gone - hopefully if its slightly warmer then we'll get a few more numbers as well.

Thanks to those who comitted to coming along

Other things to note:
- The person at ClubMSV i spoke to said the discount vouchers will be valid for a year.
- You should be able to phone them to get a letter of cancellation to try and get a refund on any trackday cover you may have purchased.

[Claire_PPP]

Booooooo! I'd bought thermal socks and everything!

[Scooby_Greg]

I was really disappointed it was cancelled, but after just taking me over 5 hours to get back from London I'm now pretty glad!!

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Scooby_Greg

I was really disappointed it was cancelled, but after just taking me over 5 hours to get back from London I'm now pretty glad!!

lol, yeah not surprised! Facebook seems to be full of people having nightmare journeys round London - by road and train! No more snow round here at the moment - only an inch or two in burgess hill! don't know what all the fuss is about

We'll sort out another Brands trackday for sure soon

[Moley_WRX]

Took me 7 hours to get home from work

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Moley_WRX

Took me 7 hours to get home from work

Thats a serious ****ter mate!

I saw the thread on s/net about peoples journeys around M25/Croydon/Purley and the whole areas just looks screwed. Can't believe how much snow you must have had up there - when there's less than 2 inches in mid-sussex!

[Moley_WRX]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

Thats a serious ****ter mate!

I saw the thread on s/net about peoples journeys around M25/Croydon/Purley and the whole areas just looks screwed. Can't believe how much snow you must have had up there - when there's less than 2 inches in mid-sussex!

I dumped the car in Cheam after 2.5 hours and got the train (another 4.5 hours)

My mate is stuck on the A217, and has done less than a mile in 7 hours, so looks like i did the right thing.

[Anger]

I walked home from Sutton and have about 5-7 inches of snow here

[Hongkongfooi]

I know there are some dates in january listed for Brands....any news of a re-jig of dates? I have my new pads bedded in now

[Steve_PPP]

Yep, i saw the January dates when i looked yesterday.

Currently thinking it might be wise to learn from the last experience and aim for March (or Feb at the earliest?). Last year we still had two heavy doses of snow in January, i have a feeling we haven't seen the last of it for this winter yet!

[Moley_WRX]

*cough*

http://www.southeastscoobies.co.uk/v...ead.php?t=6637

And it's a Sunday

[midlife2]

Hi sounds good

[Steve_PPP]

cheers Gary, completely missed that

Will have a look, seems a good idea to group up with a lot of other scooby owners

Assume they've got it booked as an exclusive SIDC thing though, its not showing as an open session on the MSV site.

[Moley_WRX]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

cheers Gary, completely missed that

Will have a look, seems a good idea to group up with a lot of other scooby owners

Assume they've got it booked as an exclusive SIDC thing though, its not showing as an open session on the MSV site.

Yep, it's a closed event just for the SIDC and MLR (so Nige should do it aswell!!!)

Will be lots of Evo's to play with.

Last year there were a few GTR's from the GTROC out there aswell

[The Gimp]

Originally Posted by Moley_WRX

Yep, it's a closed event just for the SIDC and MLR (so Nige should do it aswell!!!)

Will be lots of Evo's to play with.

Last year there were a few GTR's from the GTROC out there aswell

What would be better from a Novice point of view for a Trackday with the same brand or simular like the EVO be better or loads of other branded cars etc?

Fun factor I mean not whos got the biggest cock on the day etc.

Steve

[Moley_WRX]

Originally Posted by The Gimp

What would be better from a Novice point of view for a Trackday with the same brand or simular like the EVO be better or loads of other branded cars etc?

Fun factor I mean not whos got the biggest cock on the day etc.

Steve

My first track day was with the SIDC/MLR.

They have some VERY good instructors there on the day, and from looking at the MLR thread there are a few first timers going out.... so you won't be alone.

Doing a full day like this means you have no time pressure to get out there, as you have all day to pick and choose when you go out.