19th April 2004 Silverstone FOC Trackday

What's it going in Dale?

 

Hi John its in my sisters range rover,it had the good old liner shift problem,i wont comment on what the main dealer said the fault was,funny though,
dont like doing quicky jobs but had to get it back on the road for sister,surgically clean build thats the secret of engine,tran's building,
its done 2000 miles over now and it will go on round the clock with coolant oil changes,
cheers
Dale.

 

Hi Ray,

Sorry for the late reply to the kind invite, look forward to the ride, but I don`t see the need for any Shreddies. MDS will be spanner man for SR`s F40 but said he should have time to give a few lessons (LOL).

See you on the 19th.

Regards.

Phil.

PS Dale,

Nice Engine.

 

Am I correct in my assumption that if someone takes me for a spin in their car at the trackday, I shall require a crash helmet?

If so, can someone lend me one, or is there the facility to hire one at the track. I promise to get my headlice, fleas and wig-pixies under control by then........

BTW Tony, are you just going up to watch, or are you taking a spin trackside?

 

Stig,
just watching.I'll need to hire a crack hat too.

 

Tony,

I'm thinking of comitting some of the track action to video, and I have a professional editor chap to work with the footage.

I'll be bringing along a DV camcorder. Do you have such a thing, or would you agree to be a second camera operator if I can get another?

 

Hey guys,

I think I've managed to blag the day off work on the 19th April!!

Would be great to go up in convoy with F-cars and you guys and watch for the day. I'm completely new to the whole trackday thing, so I don't think I should get involved with racing yet!! Probably best to watch once and get up to speed with how it all works.... (not a member of FOC yet either) perhaps blag a couple of laps passenger with you proffesionals?

Anyhooo. Where is the best place to meet for convey? Most of you guys are going to be coming up from Kent right? I'm coming from Canary Wharf area so down the A2 to M25... anyone got any good ideas for meeting point?

Cheers
Ade

 

Stig,
no prob.I'm sure i have digi-video camera somewhere.

 

Guy's you will have to wear crash helmets they wont let you on the track without one,

cheers
Dale.

 

Dale,

Understood, but do you know if you can you hire one there on the day, or will I have to beg/steal/borrw?

 

Stig i can bring some spare helmets they new clean and not cheap,let me know how many to bring and il bring them with me,as long as we dont mark them to much we will be ok leave it to me,people owe me enough favours,

cheers
Dale.

 

Dale,

Fantastic dude!

Well, I'll want one, and Tony certainly.

I will cleanse my bonce to surgical standards beforehand, and perhap the application of a little gaffer tape to potential contact spots should keep them in Tip-top condition.

Thanks

 

can anyone come and watch as i am not a member of foc is there a charge on the gate or is it free to watch if you are in a f car

 

Stig,

I always carry a spare Helmet and some de-licing powder.

As far as i'm aware, I don't think they allow videos in the car.
I'm not sure why, probably a safety issue or maybe they think it encourages racing !?!?!

Wazza

 

Well blagging a lid looks like no probs, but needing overalls makes it untenable. Ah well, just along to watch then.....

 

You do not need overalls. All arms and legs must be covered (no shorts or T shirts). I wear jeans and and a long sleeve shirt (necessary because of Silverstones wind chill factor)

Passengers have to pay £5 for a wristband that allows you to go out as many times as you want/can.

Each competing car is usually allowed 5 guests, so you can get access even if you are not an FOC member

I will be going up on the Monday although the car may already be at Silverstone (service by Terry Keys Motorsport).

I will also have two spare helmets with me.

 

Well guys thats a first-no helmets needed,looks like they have changed the rules a little,will bring a couple of helmets just in case any of you guys want them,

cheers
Dale.

 

Are cameras allowed in cars if they are rigidly fixed? If so, does anyone have the appropriate hardware?

 

waz has a very cool vid camera that's mounted behind his shoulder in the car...i'm sure he'll take that.

 

Guys, I am going in my 348 Spyder to the Silverstone Trackday. Going down on Monday earlier am. Is anyone going from the North. I will be using the M1 near Sheffield ??