SES Trackday - Brands Hatch 2011 - Take 2!

Steve_PPP · #1 01-03-2011, 12:55 PM

Right, time to get this back on track!

Having spoken to ClubMSV again today, the best option for us is Thursday 14th April. This is a 2 hr 30 min evening open pit lane session for £119, so spend as much or as little time as you like on circuit.

Currently there is plenty of availability on this date, as the evening was reserved for another club who have now decided not to take up the booking. Timetable for the evening is as follows:

15:30 Arrival & signing on
16:30 Driver briefing
17:30 Sighting Laps
20:00 Track Time Ends

- The session has a 102db noise limit (same as last year).
- This is NOT a novice only session. Novices are welcome but anyone can register, no matter how many previous trackdays they have done.
- We get a 10% discount and reserved garages if we get of group of 10 people (not sure how likely this is yet). However, if we do get 10 then we need to book over the phone after i've arranged the group details with ClubMSV - so don't book online yet

Names on list please!

1. Steve_PPP
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5.

Scooby_Greg · #2 01-03-2011, 02:54 PM

1. Steve_PPP
2. Scooby_Greg
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5.

kartingsteve · #3 01-03-2011, 03:02 PM

1. Steve_PPP
2. Scooby_Greg
3. kartingsteve
4.
5.

Scooby_Greg · #4 01-03-2011, 03:22 PM

Bugger I have just realised I'm on the Norfolk broads that day as it's the school holidays

1. Steve_PPP
2. kartingsteve
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4.
5.

Hongkongfooi · #5 01-03-2011, 04:27 PM

am interested but will see on running in times/remap etc

Just heard should get car back Monday hopefully

Scooby_Greg · #6 01-03-2011, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

am interested but will see on running in times/remap etc

Just heard should get car back Monday hopefully

Saw Stew at SRR today - bet you are excited now!! It's just like waiting for Christmas when you were a kid!!

SpecB · #7 01-03-2011, 04:45 PM

As it is the school hols I can do the lot!!

1. Steve_PPP
2. kartingsteve
3. BlueBugEye
4.
5.

Scooby Si · #8 02-03-2011, 07:14 AM

Can I add myself as a maybe... Would have a few things to sort (like noise!!) first so it rather depends on that...

1. Steve_PPP
2. kartingsteve
3. BlueBugEye
4.
5.

Interested
1. Hongkongfooi
2. Scooby Si

Steve_PPP · #9 04-03-2011, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scooby Si

Can I add myself as a maybe... Would have a few things to sort (like noise!!) first so it rather depends on that...

How loud were you last year when you got tested? I remember we were all quite a bit less than we thought we would be!

Anyone else fancy this?

Steve_PPP · #10 04-03-2011, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scooby_Greg

Bugger I have just realised I'm on the Norfolk broads that day as it's the school holidays

Doh, thats a shame Greg. Have you still got the credit to use? I'm pretty sure its just a code to enter online, so it might be worth checking to see if its transferrable to someone else going in return for cash? I know the credits run out by December if not used.

Anger · #11 04-03-2011, 07:16 PM

I'll be up for it

Si i have the spare back box dont forget

Scooby Si · #12 04-03-2011, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

How loud were you last year when you got tested? I remember we were all quite a bit less than we thought we would be!

Anyone else fancy this?

Somehow ('friendly meter I think!!) they just about gave me a pass with the bung in but thought I may struggle on a drive-by... But I'd rather not run it with the bung anyway so I'll hopefully sort something less restrictive out.

Scooby Si · #13 04-03-2011, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anger

I'll be up for it

Si i have the spare back box dont forget

I hadn't forgotten... But you're going to let me know if I can add it to my account!

Anger · #14 04-03-2011, 07:33 PM

Even if he wants it, i can get it at anytime back for track use

Scooby Si · #15 04-03-2011, 07:38 PM

If he doesn't I can keep it in the garage for when I have a headache!! (or small people to ferry about!)

Lucky · #16 04-03-2011, 09:38 PM

Interested (Very!) too, but just waiting to see if we are here that date. Should be, so once I know i'll get my name down.

Jas@JPP · #17 05-03-2011, 11:49 PM

Is it a Subaru only affair as I'd be up for it in my EP3.

BIG"E" · #18 06-03-2011, 12:38 AM

Is the 20min. taster session not happening now?

last year this was very popular?

Steve_PPP · #19 06-03-2011, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jas

Is it a Subaru only affair as I'd be up for it in my EP3.

Nope, not Subaru only - you're more than welcome to come along with us

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

Is the 20min. taster session not happening now?

last year this was very popular?

Not as part of this day. The initial poll showed most people wanting to do an open pit session rather than 20 minute sessions - so I went with the majority.

The 20 minute sessions were very popular last year, but I think that was also because people wanted to come along and be part of the photoshoot on the Brands grid - something we aren't doing this time.

Anger · #20 06-03-2011, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

Is the 20min. taster session not happening now?

last year this was very popular?

Think we have all moved on now and want more time on track

Peter Punter · #21 07-03-2011, 03:46 PM

It's possible that I could pop along but it's unlikely that anyone will lend me a Scooby, so it will be a little plastic car.

Cath · #22 07-03-2011, 06:47 PM

1. Steve_PPP
2. kartingsteve
3. BlueBugEye
4.
5.

Interested
1. Hongkongfooi
2. Scooby Si

Spectating
1. Peter Punter
2. Cath

Scooby_Greg · #23 07-03-2011, 07:20 PM

1. Steve_PPP
2. kartingsteve
3. BlueBugEye
4.
5.

Interested
1. Hongkongfooi
2. Scooby Si

Spectating
1. Peter Punter
2. Cath

Missing yet another track day and instead going 3mph on the Norfolk Broads
1. Scooby_Greg

Steve_PPP · #24 07-03-2011, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scooby_Greg

Missing yet another track day and instead going 3mph on the Norfolk Broads
1. Scooby_Greg

watch out for those boats, proper handful when the boost kicks in

Moley_WRX · #25 07-03-2011, 08:13 PM

Gutted i can't make this, my boss is away that week and i have to cover his work.

The Gimp · #26 08-03-2011, 02:46 AM

1. Steve_PPP
2. kartingsteve
3. BlueBugEye
4.
5.

Interested
1. Hongkongfooi
2. Scooby Si
3. The Gimp (Need to get exuast sorted)

Spectating
1. Peter Punter
2. Cath

OWNED
1. Scooby_Greg

Steve_PPP · #27 08-03-2011, 11:14 PM

1. Steve_PPP
2. kartingsteve
3. BlueBugEye
4. Anger
5.

Interested
1. Hongkongfooi
2. Scooby Si
3. The Gimp (Need to get exuast sorted)

Spectating
1. Peter Punter
2. Cath

OWNED
1. Scooby_Greg

Added James the the list as well cos he wasn't on it. Doesn't look like we'll get to the 10 places we need to get 10% discount so we should probably just get this booked individually - everyone happy to do this now?

SpecB · #28 13-03-2011, 07:39 AM

Anybody booked in yet - don't want to be the only one there!

Steve_PPP · #29 13-03-2011, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueBugEye

Anybody booked in yet - don't want to be the only one there!

I'll be there 100%.

Come on folks, lets get this booked up

Hongkongfooi · #30 14-03-2011, 09:12 PM

I can't get to this one...can't justify taking the day off work at mo

SpecB · #31 15-03-2011, 07:00 AM

1. Steve_PPP
2. kartingsteve
3. BlueBugEye (booked in)
4. Anger
5.

Interested
1. Hongkongfooi
2. Scooby Si
3. The Gimp (Need to get exuast sorted)

Spectating
1. Peter Punter
2. Cath

OWNED
1. Scooby_Greg

Steve_PPP · #32 15-03-2011, 08:57 AM

I'm already booked too. Removed Tim from 'interested' list.

1. Steve_PPP (booked in)
2. kartingsteve
3. BlueBugEye (booked in)
4. Anger
5.

Interested
1. Scooby Si
2. The Gimp (Need to get exuast sorted)

Spectating
1. Peter Punter
2. Cath

Steve_PPP · #33 23-03-2011, 10:04 PM

come on folks!

Anger · #34 23-03-2011, 10:12 PM

I need to recoupe my cash first from booking Japfest on Surrey before i can book... thats just set me back £345

Steve_PPP · #35 04-04-2011, 07:40 PM

any more takers for Brands?

SpecB · #36 05-04-2011, 07:20 AM

Bit worried I won't have the oil cooler fitted in time so may be a case of a few laps then in every time the oil gets hot! But otherwise good to go!

majorscooby · #37 05-04-2011, 07:40 AM

1. Steve_PPP (booked in)
2. kartingsteve
3. BlueBugEye (booked in)
4. Anger
5.

Interested
1. Scooby Si
2. The Gimp (Need to get exuast sorted)

Spectating
1. Peter Punter
2. Cath
3. Majorscooby, just to annoy cath!

majorscooby · #38 10-04-2011, 08:33 AM

Is this still going ahead?? all gone a bit quiet on interest

BIG"E" · #39 10-04-2011, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by majorscooby

Is this still going ahead?? all gone a bit quiet on interest

I was thinking of spectating..

See you in the Kentagon Rich ??

Steve_PPP · #40 10-04-2011, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by majorscooby

Is this still going ahead?? all gone a bit quiet on interest

It has a bit

Nick and I are both booked in so will definately be there.

James/kartingsteve - you're on the list, have you booked yet?

Scooby Si/The Gimp - you still interested?

majorscooby · #41 10-04-2011, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

I was thinking of spectating..

See you in the Kentagon Rich ??

Yeah ill be there big fella!

Cath · #42 10-04-2011, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by majorscooby

3. Majorscooby, just to annoy cath!

Now there's a surprise

Anger · #43 10-04-2011, 11:20 PM

Think my turbo might be about to die... so i need my funds at the moment

Steve_PPP · #44 11-04-2011, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anger

Think my turbo might be about to die... so i need my funds at the moment

Cheers for letting me know, hopefully the turbos alright fella.

kartingsteve · #45 11-04-2011, 02:11 PM

Will not be on track, I have had a few issues with the car but one day.

BIG"E" · #46 14-04-2011, 02:45 PM

Good luck to both of you taking part.

Have a good afternoon.

I will now not be attending.

Steve_PPP · #47 14-04-2011, 10:50 PM

Well.... what an evening that was.

Some lovely cars out there, some of them seriously quick! Much preferred the open pit lane format to the 20 minute sessions we did last year - more freedom to go out when i wanted and for however long i wanted.

The scoob did a great job, brakes were always going to struggle but they actually seemed to get better and better (i assume as the pads put more deposits on the discs?) until they started to fade about 20 minutes into a run.

Managed to get smoke pouring off the rears when coming back to the pits so at least they were getting a good workout

Would definatey recommend the £25 instruction, lasted about 20 minutes (then a 15 minute chat about lines/techniques) and definately helps.

Cheers to Nick for the few laps in your car, although i feel i need to apologise too. My heavy arse must have contributed to your problem - it seemed fine with Sian in the car!!

Glad you got home ok and hope its quickly sorted.

Don't think anyone was taking pics so i'll have to have a look at the Brand's photography guys and see what they got.

BIG"E" · #48 14-04-2011, 11:12 PM

Got any idea of your times??

Steve_PPP · #49 14-04-2011, 11:26 PM

No idea... its not about the times.

The plan wasn't to push hard to improve times, thats when mistakes happen. All i can say is that they definately improved through the evening

#50 15-04-2011, 12:21 AM

Very enjoyable night.
Nick, glad our little bodge got you home.
Steve considering your on standard 4 pots you were giving it plenty, hats off to you for making the most out of your time.

The eveing was so chilled out, no rushing, plenty of time to let the car cool down.
Evening open pit lane is def the way to go.
Both yours and nicks cars sounded sweet.
I did get 1 vid of you passing down the start finish straight.

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