PH Event - Yorkdragway.

[BatleyBoy]

Anyone up for a run over to the Yorkdragway Sunday 2nd May?http://www.yorkraceway.org.uk/index.html

The next event is actually on 2nd & 3rd May, but 2nd sounds best as they have a RWYB event so those that want can have a drag? Not sure if anyone has been? I have been a couple of times and its a cracking day out.

York Raceway Sunday - 2nd MAY

0-60 Challenge Round 1*
Modders/Tuners Shootout Round 2
HR Challenge Qualifying for Round 1
Northern Drag Racing Championship Pro-ET and Sportsman
ET bracket series Qualifying for Round 1
Air-Cooled Eliminators Qualifying for Round 2
Run What You've Brung
Roger Goring's Firestorm Jet Funny Car

Names below if you are interetsed?

1. BatleyBoy (Simon) T350

[WestYorkie]

It is a cracking day out with lots of noise and smells and some very quick motors too. But are you sure that Firestorm is going to be running Simon? I thought it crashed at the last meet (could be me talking bks too).

[thetapeworm]

I'm keen as a provisional on this one, just need to check for any clashes in the diary, it's been a while since I've been over there to watch.

1. BatleyBoy (Simon) T350
2. thetapeworm (Michael) something mundane

[BatleyBoy]

Not sure Neil...but that's what it says on web site. But as you say its a cracking day out, and should be a good run over there also.

[Jag-D]

BatleyBoy said:

Not sure Neil...but that's what it says on web site. But as you say its a cracking day out, and should be a good run over there also.

I can varify that Firestorm will NOT be running due to a huge crash at Santa Pod over Easter.

And if anyone fancies giving me a lift, then I'm in to do the photos

[WestYorkie]

Jag-D said:

BatleyBoy said:

Not sure Neil...but that's what it says on web site. But as you say its a cracking day out, and should be a good run over there also.

I can varify that Firestorm will NOT be running due to a huge crash at Santa Pod over Easter.

And if anyone fancies giving me a lift, then I'm in to do the photos

I was just going to ring you about this I'll make one in, work dependant. I'll add my name when i'm not on a crappy phone.

[StuB]

Possible, family committments pending.

Need to break into 13's!

[C2look]

Aaaaaaaaaaaages since I've been to watch a RWYB day. Might see ya there!

[grahamw48]

Will be there either looking or competing...long as it doesn't pee it down.

[BatleyBoy]

Looking forward to seeing you run (again)!

Hope to have a good sized crowd coming up...prob meet somewhere local'ish and drive up in convoy.

What time do you reckon your first run will be approx?

Cheers. BB.

[grahamw48]

Hi Simon.

Was half asleep last time (don't normally do early Sunday MORNINGS ), so maybe around 11am.

I've got a 390SE now instead of the 400, so hopefully be in the low 14s.
Seems to be a quicker gear change on this one.

I think another TVR day is being organised sometime, which would be fun.

[BatleyBoy]

grahamw48 said:

Hi Simon.

Was half asleep last time (don't normally do early Sunday MORNINGS ), so maybe around 11am.

I've got a 390SE now instead of the 400, so hopefully be in the low 14s.
Seems to be a quicker gear change on this one.

I think another TVR day is being organised sometime, which would be fun.

Timing sounds good then Graham. Would be good to watch you run again...may even have a bash myself this time!

Trickie mentioned the TVR day....think its later in the year though?

Cheers. BB.

[StuB]

BatleyBoy said:

prob meet somewhere local'ish and drive up in convoy.

The road from Howden off the M62 is a cracker.

[falkster]

I'm trying to muster up a couple of dozen E30s. I'll be there anyway.

[WestYorkie]

Here's the firestorm crash on youtube. No one was injured but a lot of machinery and engine will need a repair and/or replace.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGnsCN8iVXE
6.44 @ 239mph
At that kind of speed you just clench and hope you don't bab ya pants lol.

Edited by WestYorkie on Wednesday 21st April 02:50

[Jag-D]

The sad thing is that it was the first time all weekend that he managed to get the engine running properly. Prior to this, the jet would kick in for a split second then shut down completely

[AdamMitch69]

if I'm free then I'm up for this.
Might even have a dabble in the RWYB. Nothing done it before but sounds good fun

Adam

[Jag-D]

AdamMitch69 said:

if I'm free then I'm up for this.
Might even have a dabble in the RWYB. Nothing done it before but sounds good fun

Adam

Thought about it myself, but would probably break something

[AdamMitch69]

Jag-D said:

AdamMitch69 said:

if I'm free then I'm up for this.
Might even have a dabble in the RWYB. Nothing done it before but sounds good fun

Adam

Thought about it myself, but would probably break something

All you do is drive fast(ish) in a straight line for 1/4mile don't you?? So I assume as long as your engine is warmed up then you cant do that much damage??

Not being to one of these before so I better ask questions now!

[C2look]

AdamMitch69 said:

Jag-D said:

AdamMitch69 said:

if I'm free then I'm up for this.
Might even have a dabble in the RWYB. Nothing done it before but sounds good fun

Adam

Thought about it myself, but would probably break something

All you do is drive fast(ish) in a straight line for 1/4mile don't you?? So I assume as long as your engine is warmed up then you cant do that much damage??

Not being to one of these before so I better ask questions now!

S'ppose you could fry your clutch with repeated abuse trying for that perfect start.