Trackday Trophy 2013

[Tk]

good stuff andy for your first race
the buzz must of been amazing on the grid for the first time

[IWANT1]

Sounds like a steady start good effort, not sure its ever going to be dry this year, did you spot a fiesta out there Doube R Racing?

[Stuart]

A great read that Well done Andy

[mikeb]

Well done andy sounds like you had great fun look forward to the next write up

[Ben]

Sounds mega exciting ...

[Andy916]

Sounds ace, would love to have a guide to what hiring a ride costs good luck.

Is there a list of runners?

Here's a list of the teams http://www.trackdaytrophy.co.uk/teams-2013.aspx

The deal we have for this year is close to 3k each for the pair of us to do all 7 rounds in the Mini, including all prep, maintenance, transport, fuel and wet and dry tyres. Plus crash damage, although the guys are very reasonable/economical in their approach to repairs. Series entry is 40 quid plus 175 per round (each, for a shared drive). Getting the license costs 380 including ARDS test. Helmet, overalls, gloves and boots have to be BS8856-2000. It all adds up, but isn't that different from the bike racing I used to do. Compared to other club-level classes the tracktime is generous - 45mins race. 30mins quali and, if they can schedule it, 30mins practice.

Listing it out like that makes me more than a little interested in your grasstrack racing, Lee!

[Andy916]

good stuff andy for your first race
the buzz must of been amazing on the grid for the first time

Yup, sat on the grid waiting for the lights to change felt just like 10 years ago, only that time it was a TZR250 or a 600 thundercat that I was sat on. The first lap was the most fun I've ever had on a track The mental focus of a race start is like nothing else I've known really - natural caution dissolves, small (and not so small) slides become routine and seconds drop off the laptimes once the track clears a bit.

Next step is working on that focus going into qualifying, which is altogether more difficult for most of us.

[Andy916]

Sounds like a steady start good effort, not sure its ever going to be dry this year, did you spot a fiesta out there Doube R Racing?

Yes, Steve Reynolds and John Ridgeon? One of only 2 cars in class E, coming 25th out of 30 starters overall. I didn't see them in the paddock though. Next round should be a more relaxed, with opportunity to get around and meet more of the teams.

[IWANT1]

Here's a list of the teams http://www.trackdaytrophy.co.uk/teams-2013.aspx

The deal we have for this year is close to 3k each for the pair of us to do all 7 rounds in the Mini, including all prep, maintenance, transport, fuel and wet and dry tyres. Plus crash damage, although the guys are very reasonable/economical in their approach to repairs. Series entry is 40 quid plus 175 per round (each, for a shared drive). Getting the license costs 380 including ARDS test. Helmet, overalls, gloves and boots have to be BS8856-2000. It all adds up, but isn't that different from the bike racing I used to do. Compared to other club-level classes the tracktime is generous - 45mins race. 30mins quali and, if they can schedule it, 30mins practice.

Listing it out like that makes me more than a little interested in your grasstrack racing, Lee!

Not a bad price for a fully supported drive I guess... Thanks for the info food for thought!

[IWANT1]

Yes, Steve Reynolds and John Ridgeon? One of only 2 cars in class E, coming 25th out of 30 starters overall. I didn't see them in the paddock though. Next round should be a more relaxed, with opportunity to get around and meet more of the teams.

Say hi if you see them in the pits for me, top lads from sprinting.