V3M Track day ?

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V3M Track day ?

Post by volvosneverdie » 01 Jul 2010 11:24 am

Mrsoundcraft had a nice run round this tarck recently.

Kames

Thread link.

I really fancy a run up for a (body) roll around. :lol:

Any one else fancy a day on the track?
Its in Scotland so northerners and Scots most likely, but obviously everyone welcome.

Shout up to give an idea of numbers and Mrsoundcrafts gonna speak to them and see what can be arranged.
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Re: V3M Track day ?

Post by turnbullj » 01 Jul 2010 08:19 pm

if I can bring non volvo content then im up for it
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Re: V3M Track day ?

Post by volvosneverdie » 01 Jul 2010 08:26 pm

turnbullj wrote:if I can bring non volvo content then im up for it
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Youre in dude.

But you will be running with a suitable handycap.
Boot full of beer/one hand tied behind back etc.
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Post by macplaxton » 01 Jul 2010 08:31 pm

Hmm, car is just up the road and it would be handy to finish off the old Michelins...

...but it's a no at the minute.
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Re: V3M Track day ?

Post by turnbullj » 01 Jul 2010 08:37 pm

it'll be the colt anyway only 100bhp and handles like a bag of crap besides think my driving will be the biggest handycap anyway haha
as I found out on sunday when I put it in a cattle trough :oops:
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Post by volvosneverdie » 01 Jul 2010 08:42 pm

macplaxton wrote:Hmm, car is just up the road and it would be handy to finish off the old Michelins...

...but it's a no at the minute.
No date set, so you never know dude.
More folks, more awesomness.
turnbullj wrote:it'll be the colt anyway only 100bhp and handles like a bag of crap besides think my driving will be the biggest handycap anyway haha
as I found out on sunday when I put it in a cattle trough
:oops:
"only" how many???

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Re: V3M Track day ?

Post by turnbullj » 01 Jul 2010 08:48 pm

haha sorry ok Its got a MASSSSSSSIVE 100BHP but there is no doubting round a track like that my old volvo would cane it, colt has power but lame brakes and handles like a barge, whereas my old volvo had no power but class brakes and handled awesome I miss her :( lol
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Post by volvosneverdie » 01 Jul 2010 09:02 pm

turnbullj wrote:haha sorry ok Its got a MASSSSSSSIVE 100BHP but there is no doubting round a track like that my old volvo would cane it, colt has power but lame brakes and handles like a barge, whereas my old volvo had no power but class brakes and handled awesome I miss her :( lol
Ah man, youll have to mebees get another one or something eh?
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Post by turnbullj » 01 Jul 2010 09:12 pm

yeah dont worry im keeping my eyes open for the right one, FWD is NO fun
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Re: V3M Track day ?

Post by mrsoundcraft » 02 Jul 2010 01:48 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mz56xDSM-3c

This is a good Idea. I'll get in touch with them and see what we can do!

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Post by filthyjohn » 02 Jul 2010 08:10 am

Hell yeah, never heard of this place before, and it's only about 2 hours away. Ill come along in something, whether it's manta, volvo or 205.
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Re: V3M Track day ?

Post by mrsoundcraft » 03 Jul 2010 12:26 am

Right then, who's in?

No date is set yet so let's see what we can work out.

The track has toilet and Cafe facilities, as well as a paddock which we could use if anyone just wants to put their car on display and soak up the banter :lol: We could even organise car parts swap shop type thing?

Here's the rules

"All drivers must be EACC members. Anyone wanting to drive who is not a member must join (on the day is OK) at a cost of £20 for the year.
No drivers under the age of 14
Passengers don't need to be members but they do need to sign on.
Anyone on track must wear a crash helmet and seatbelt.
Only one car on track at a time.
Its not insured as a competition so no timing of runs is allowed."

Ive been recommended to keep numbers to 15 cars, this will work out at less than £25 per car + club membership fee of £20 for the year!
The Track day will start at about 9.30 and end by 4.30.

As the club is run by volunteers the booking cannot be confirmed until a committee member and first aider is avaliable for the day. The 17th July, 24th of July and 4th September are unavailable other than the dates shown in the calender on the website.

Thu 1-Jul-2010 Test night Kames 18:00
Sun 4-Jul-2010 VX Owners - Private Hire Kames
Sat 10-Jul-2010 SIDC - Private Hire Kames
Sun 18-Jul-2010 Kames Trophy Rally Time Trial Kames 10:30
Sun 25-Jul-2010 Work day / Play day Kames 09:30
Sat 31-Jul-2010 EACC Sprint - Scottish and British Kames 09:30

Sun 1-Aug-2010 EACC Sprint - Scottish & British Kames 09:30
Thu 5-Aug-2010 Test night Kames 18:00
Sun 29-Aug-2010 Test Day Kames 10:00

Thu 2-Sep-2010 Test night Kames 18:00
Sun 5-Sep-2010 Rally Time Trial Kames 10:30
Sun 26-Sep-2010 Test Day Kames 10:00

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Re: V3M Track day ?

Post by volvosneverdie » 06 Jul 2010 05:14 pm

Bump!

anything between the 15th and 24th of July is good for me.
Anybody else have any views on a preferred date?
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Re: V3M Track day ?

Post by L14MNP » 06 Jul 2010 11:08 pm

^ Right before I plan to FT the 360. :lol: Fail (for me).

I'm up for it though if the dates suit. Are we allowed to drift on this track? I'm guessing no. lol
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