RAF Marham Driving Days 11 & 12th October 2008
Discussion
Sorry about that.
Can anybody recomend a tyre fitting garage around Swafham/Downham Market area's that will be open late this Saturday afternoon (tween 4-5) and are happy doing just some tyre swap's for a small amount of change..
Will need to change the rubber after Saturday in anticipation of Sundays run
Will need to change the rubber after Saturday in anticipation of Sundays run
Well, what a grand day of sunshine and fun with cars, with many thanks to Marham and all the volunteers who made it possible. The MGA ran nicely and behaved itself, lots of nice cars and old friends, what could be better to do on a Saturday! Well organised as ever, with no delays getting in this time for people - but don't be tempted to do a lastminute.com - still allow plenty of time to get in, get set up and be in time for the driver's brief.
A few cars ran into the usual problems of needing to head out and back for refuel and others with some serious tyre wear, with one or two other notables of a volvo estate depositing its fluids and an EVO with a comprehensively exploded engine. Hannah's Cobra suffered from a nasty engine noise, which sounded like a valve or similar - hope it's not serious and that it got you home OK.
Great ride in Rob G's Nove GTE - talk about fun in a pocket rocket, and another in PEter Scott's TVR Cerbera just added to the enjoyment of the day.
For those going tomorrow, have a great day, and see you all at the next one!
MG Mark
A few cars ran into the usual problems of needing to head out and back for refuel and others with some serious tyre wear, with one or two other notables of a volvo estate depositing its fluids and an EVO with a comprehensively exploded engine. Hannah's Cobra suffered from a nasty engine noise, which sounded like a valve or similar - hope it's not serious and that it got you home OK.
Great ride in Rob G's Nove GTE - talk about fun in a pocket rocket, and another in PEter Scott's TVR Cerbera just added to the enjoyment of the day.
For those going tomorrow, have a great day, and see you all at the next one!
MG Mark
Thanks Mark for your very kind words. Great to see you again. I had a really enjoyable day today. I don't know,,,,, it just seemed to go really well. We've got a really good team helping us and it makes it all so much easier.
Are you coming tomorrow???
Please arrive in plenty of time tomorrow. And please bring Photo ID and check the list before you set off. We had to turn a few cars away today due to lack of ID.
Cheers
George
Are you coming tomorrow???
Please arrive in plenty of time tomorrow. And please bring Photo ID and check the list before you set off. We had to turn a few cars away today due to lack of ID.
Cheers
George
That was a great day, for those who missed it, it was sunshine and pretty much open pin lane all day.
the track layout has moved slightly, the general plan is the same, but the last hairpin section before the pits has been moved, as previously it did cross a small drainage channel.
you still get to slide across the "piano keys" which makes it a little more musical.
An amazing day, thanks to all who were involved in the organisation, both here and at Marham
the track layout has moved slightly, the general plan is the same, but the last hairpin section before the pits has been moved, as previously it did cross a small drainage channel.
you still get to slide across the "piano keys" which makes it a little more musical.
An amazing day, thanks to all who were involved in the organisation, both here and at Marham
Superb day today, thanks to all who made it happen. 170miles on track, much of it with little/no traffic in the way. 165mph confirmed by the GPS 2/3rds of the way along the straight, one pair of tyres completely dead and another four tyres (new only 24 hours ago) looking distinctly second hand. I've got a few odd jobs to sort out in the morning to get ready but I'll be back for Sunday afternoon.
I echo the above.
What a great day (again), Great friends, fantastic weather and mostly sensible track day drivers (oh and girls in shorts too).
My frogs engine with only 500 miles on it, performed admirably. It's so nice to now get more than 100 miles to the litre of oil.
Many thanks and praise to all those at Marham who gave up their weekend.
see you next time for sure
What a great day (again), Great friends, fantastic weather and mostly sensible track day drivers (oh and girls in shorts too).
My frogs engine with only 500 miles on it, performed admirably. It's so nice to now get more than 100 miles to the litre of oil.
Many thanks and praise to all those at Marham who gave up their weekend.
see you next time for sure
That was a great day. Many thanks to all who made us feel welcome, drivers, passengers, RAF, evrybody involved. I was impressed with it all and had great fun. Hope I didn't hold anyone up when I went for my spin!
I hope those with car problems get them sorted, many thanks to Tony for the trip in the Megabusa, hope you get it sorted soon.
Ian Marsh: many thanks for your encouragement by email too.
Dave
I hope those with car problems get them sorted, many thanks to Tony for the trip in the Megabusa, hope you get it sorted soon.
Ian Marsh: many thanks for your encouragement by email too.
Dave
Well i have to agree with everyone above, it was a fantastic day today too (sunday).
Being new to trackdays (first time), I and my co-driver took it steady compared to the more experienced lads, but still had a lot of fun. Sorry to anybody that got held up behind us going into the corners but we did make a point of easing back on the straights to let the faster cornering cars go where neccessary.
Some of those little Clio's & Golfs seemed very sure footed compared to my old barge, but it was fun & gave us a chance to stretch her legs a bit 140 on the back straight a couple of times & could have been more if I hadn't lost my bottle & braked to early every time
I only did 4 laps each session but the car stood it really well, no problems & didn't need the change any tyres (OK so I wasn't abusing it enough then
Thanks from a newbie to the RAF guys, and Ian for sorting a place for us.
Being new to trackdays (first time), I and my co-driver took it steady compared to the more experienced lads, but still had a lot of fun. Sorry to anybody that got held up behind us going into the corners but we did make a point of easing back on the straights to let the faster cornering cars go where neccessary.
Some of those little Clio's & Golfs seemed very sure footed compared to my old barge, but it was fun & gave us a chance to stretch her legs a bit 140 on the back straight a couple of times & could have been more if I hadn't lost my bottle & braked to early every time
I only did 4 laps each session but the car stood it really well, no problems & didn't need the change any tyres (OK so I wasn't abusing it enough then
Thanks from a newbie to the RAF guys, and Ian for sorting a place for us.
Edited by unclegrouch on Sunday 12th October 17:39
Brilliant day today (Sunday) Monza was performing at it's best and didn't miss a beat although It has a worse thirst than Oliver Reed!!!
150 track miles was probably my lowest ever (or very close to it) but more than likely due to the delayed start than lack of track time once it all got going
It was busy mind - sat people I reckon you struck lucky from a space perspective but more cars on track meant more overtaking opportunities and a chance to compare performance of your car v others
Marham did a cracking job holding this event again - they are the people and teams I'd like to see thanked
150 track miles was probably my lowest ever (or very close to it) but more than likely due to the delayed start than lack of track time once it all got going
It was busy mind - sat people I reckon you struck lucky from a space perspective but more cars on track meant more overtaking opportunities and a chance to compare performance of your car v others
Marham did a cracking job holding this event again - they are the people and teams I'd like to see thanked
i'd also like to say a big thanks to ian, and every1 at marham for a great day today (sunday) and even though i blew the head gasket on my car (the cammo golf) i had the best day ever. Got really used to the car, the track, and felt like i was flying round.......had a brill day, and cant wait till next time. see you all then hopefully.
Also, hope the people from the pug 205 who crashed near the end are all ok, and well.
cheers every1....hope to see some films and pics soon.....
Also, hope the people from the pug 205 who crashed near the end are all ok, and well.
cheers every1....hope to see some films and pics soon.....
Thank you all for your very kind words. If it's OK i'm gonna print this thread off and show it to the station commander. We were very down on help this weekend so a massive thank you to those who stayed till the bitter end.
The two from the 205 that flipped are OK and have very stiff necks. Both went the hospital for checks and are on their way home now. Once again, thanks to all who responded so fast. They were there within seconds and we had fire,ambulance and track response cars all on scene within 2 minutes.
I hope you all return in April as we'd love you all to come back.
Cheers
George
The two from the 205 that flipped are OK and have very stiff necks. Both went the hospital for checks and are on their way home now. Once again, thanks to all who responded so fast. They were there within seconds and we had fire,ambulance and track response cars all on scene within 2 minutes.
I hope you all return in April as we'd love you all to come back.
Cheers
George
A top day (sunday)! great laughs and I think I may have found every limit of my stock shocks and open diff :-D
hopefully didn't get in too many people's way (multi coloured and rusty bmw 2002). enough power to buzz the tyres but not hang the back out, LOL.
HUGE thanks to the marham staff and volunteers, you guys make the event run so smooth.
do hope the peeps in the 205 were OK. that looked proper nasty.
I do have pics and I'll upload them as soon as I can.
hopefully didn't get in too many people's way (multi coloured and rusty bmw 2002). enough power to buzz the tyres but not hang the back out, LOL.
HUGE thanks to the marham staff and volunteers, you guys make the event run so smooth.
do hope the peeps in the 205 were OK. that looked proper nasty.
I do have pics and I'll upload them as soon as I can.
Hey, just here to say today was a great day 
i was there with the cliosport.net guys, was nice to see so many there I lost a pair of sun glasses some point in the day (it was just after the track time finished, toilets or driver briefing area maybe?) They are a black pair of oakleys with gold lenses, if anyone has them, or knows who has them, and can get them back to me, there will be a small reward Let me know, d4nn3h@gmail.com
Thanks
Danny
i was there with the cliosport.net guys, was nice to see so many there I lost a pair of sun glasses some point in the day (it was just after the track time finished, toilets or driver briefing area maybe?) They are a black pair of oakleys with gold lenses, if anyone has them, or knows who has them, and can get them back to me, there will be a small reward Let me know, d4nn3h@gmail.comThanks
Danny
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