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sprints Q's and advice please.
Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2009 9:50 am
by kyle2008
well been doing alot off thinking and wanted to do a couple off sprint races at curborough has its very local and then take things from there. will be attending the curbrough day on the 2nd may also.
so please bear with me with he questions and hopefully i can sort a few things out.
firstly is it possible just to enter two events for the whole year?
other than a msa license what else is needed?
with my scoob its had a fair few engine tweeks,bigger brakes and suspension so what class would i enter?
what other safety stuff do i need other han racesuit helmet?
think thats it so far many thanks in advance to anyone that answer these for me :-D
Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2009 11:57 am
by Gerry H
Good to know someone will attend the Curborough taster. Don't foget we want a report and pix of how you get on
You can enter as many or as few events as you like. The more you do though, the better the value of the annual licence and club membership fees.
Other than MSA licence, you need club membership (HCC is
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 10:58 am
by kyle2008
thanks gerry ive applied today for my license done it under a 3 day express so all been well and a fast reponse from the docs i should have it back thursday, get the car ready and then im off to go for it

Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:07 am
by Gerry H
Well done!
Next is HCC membership and sprint entry to send.
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:16 am
by kyle2008
hcc? dont want to tempt fate for whatever reason but looking at entering at bentwaters where is this located?
and how do i go about the timing struts?
thanks and sorry with all the questions
edit: my doc has been known to be silly slow at responding to forms request for info :x
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:25 am
by Gerry H
Fate? The HCC event at North Weald is a safe venue with very little to hit other than the odd cone.
You need to be a member of a motor club to enter any MSA events. The BP club of choice is Harrow Car Club.
YOU DO NOT NEED A DOCTOR'S REPORT. That's only for racing. No need for speed events.
Timing strut is quite simple. Just a strip of metal or plastic fixed with screws or taped to the foremost part of the car to esure it breaks the timing beam before any part of the car. Assuming you don't cross the finish line sideways
Don't worry about asking Qs. No problem.
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 1:19 pm
by kyle2008
thanks gerry been a massive help. definatly going for it now
once its here will put my name down for the next round.
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 2:01 pm
by IWANT1
Gerry H wrote:
Timing strut is quite simple. Just a strip of metal or plastic fixed with screws or taped to the foremost part of the car to esure it breaks the timing beam before any part of the car. Assuming you don't cross the finish line sideways
not a bad guide this one
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepage ... strut.html
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 2:28 pm
by AdrianP
Excellent guide Lee,
Hadn't thought about using the number plate screws to hold it on :thumb:
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 2:34 pm
by Gerry H
Simi, If you want a membership form for HCC, pm your email address to me and I'll send you one.