Rockingham exclusive Track day for your Aston,,,,,March 21st

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burntout said:

Helmets............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Does everyone have a helmet???? Or is there an option of hiring? Personally you cant beat the familiarity and comfort of your own helmet!!!! Safety 1st people.......

Paul,,,I have asked Will to have available 20 helmets on hire (included in the price). For myself and my best mate, I'll be asking Will in the morning where I need to go to buy 2 open face helmets,,,vanity is a virtue.

David G,,,I'm in for 20 squibs worth please.

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Little Donkey said:

Speculatore said:

Hi Bob, What shall I do about the photographer as there seems to be 'some' interest? He would like to know by Wednesday so he can blank the day off in his diary. It will only be £20 each if everyone agrees to have him there. If some of the attendees are not interested in having any photographs of their day then it obviously increases the outlay for the others.

I'm interested.

David please book him,,,does he do video?

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MollyGTi said:

As Bins said - Bob, we are very grateful for all your hard work in putting this event together.

I doubt I am alone in feeling very upset that someone who the majority of us would rather didn't attend, plans to do so anyway. It is such a shame that we have to have this nonsense of one engineering company vs another played out on a public forum, let alone at an event that is the idea of a very well intentioned, very nice man. The majority? Yes - I am confident of that knowing how many on the list of attendees have had work done by BR or are friends of the people who have or even have future plans with BR. I am sorry to say, Mr Appleby, that your attendance at this event is confrontational and likely to tarnish an event that should be very special. I humbly ask you to reconsider and suggest you organise an event of your own instead. You have held a well-attended open day in the past - I should know as we were there - but that was before we were aware of this unfortunate bitterness and rivalry. Likewise Jon McGurk saw lots of new faces attend his get-together in December. These events were promoted through this forum so why not use it in a positive manner again?

The Rockingham track day is not a BR event but they have worked on many of our cars, in particular, the organiser's so I say that effectively you are planning to gate-crash Bob's party and I can't see that that will win you many fans or much future business.

Molly thank you for your kind words and also for your unbias and well thought thru' suggestions as to a way forward. I remain optimistic that after the current storm in a tea cup has blown itself out, Rockingham will be a great day.

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robgt said:

Do we really need helmets? I'm not so sure.

Rockingham have 20 helmets already reserved for our day. A number of us will sport our own 'Massimo Dutti' versions. I'm already looking at where I have to go to have a Joseph Wright-esque Vesuvius portrait displayed on my lid!

Edited by Y100 on Monday 10th February 21:22

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V12woollie said:

The question still remains unanswered. Do we have to wear helmets? I don't wear one when we meet for some spirited drives. Is it a circuit safety thing?

I'm not sure Simon but I think its compulsary,,,,I'll be wearing one even if it isn't, pathetic I know.

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Just ordered 2 of these from Silverstone Race wear @ £200 a pop I thought they were reasonable.

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Tony V12V said:

Cockernee said:

Even picked up the reflection from the gold bullion on the back seat then Tony

Ask me when you see me about the picture

What a git,,,you could have pm'd Cockers,,,now we all want to know.

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ripley500 said:

How much do I need to send for this?

thxs

You have pm Paul.

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George29 said:

How did you get to see the picture? I just got a letter on the times I have been caught. I'd be curious to see the picture just so I know where to look out for the scamera can next time.

Thread topic, what topic,,,ha,,don't you just luuurve this forum,,,I do.

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All the flock have been gathered in and Rockingham have received payment,,,,count down has begun,,,5 weeks to lift off.

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Good news from Will at Rockingham,,,there will be 20 open face helmets available (compulsary for drivers and passengers) FREE of charge. I anticipate there will be a few entrants that have their own helmet/s, so hopefully no-one will have to 'pay' to hire one.

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V12woollie said:

I will have a passenger on the day. Rather than use up the helmet allocation for drivers will there be helmets to hire as well?

Yes there will Simon. I would ask that others kindly follow your example.

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V12woollie said:

I will have a passenger on the day. Rather than use up the helmet allocation for drivers will there be helmets to hire as well?

Confirmed to me this morning, a second rack of helmets (20) will be available for passengers at NO additional cost.

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W1111AM said:

Hi Bob
My 4.7 GT4 Project "TeaSpoon" at BR looks like it will be completed earlier than expected and Mike says I should be good to join you at Rockingham for 21st, are you able to accommodate another enthusiast?
Will

I'll speak to your namesake Will in the morning and pm you then.

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Gibberish said:

Blimey, looking back through this thread, it has more twists and turns than a twisty-turny thing. It developed from 'all invited' to 'just some invited' and eventually to 'some not welcome at all.'

As an example of the forum's ethos of entente cordiale, I'd say it's still work in progress.

I agree Chris, it is indeed work in progress but if I have my way we'll get there. So anyone that has anything 'helpful' to contribute, please do. I remain optimistic that this, our first private owners event will be enjoyed by everyone and give us a good understanding of how the next (Silverstone) Track Day could be better organised.

My personal ethos remains one of 'everyone is welcome', just give me a little more time, please.

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tonyhall38 said:

yeti said:

tonyhall38 said:

Another BR car going then ......that's good....

Can you explain why this is a bad thing?

didn't say it was a bad thing.....just another br car.....when other certain types were asked not to attend by other certain types....just seems more to be a br track day instead of a everyone welcome track day....or you can only come if i like you track day....

anyway...get off your high horse...tosser....another example of mentioning br...get trampled on...bks to it....

on another note...still not raining here....

Tony please, what you are suggesting there about it being about 'certain types' you know isn't true. How unfair to suggest that you can only attend if I like you, more than a tad out of order there my friend. I'm doing my best to please everybody, at the same time as trying to avoid any 'difficulties' in the pit lane on the day. I am talking to Chris Ward (Silverstone) about our next Track Day and so hopefully what we/I have learned from Rockingham will help even things out.

Any road up, I've had the original metal center console lower part sent back to me by Lancasters, so I'll bring it with me to Rockingham,,,,see you there.

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robgt said:

I guess we are all starting to get a little excited about the big day which is looming ever closer. Bob I am sure everyone will agree that you are a star for organising it. Are any of you experiencing any fear and trepidation? I am ! Seeing my beloved last V8S smashed with a quoted £97K rebuild lasted year hangs over me like a big dark cloud. How many of us have had track time? Years ago I used to take potential customers of BMW's to a circuit for some fun, the idea being that driving on track would swing the deal, on many occasions it did. The driving never got to be too serious, though I remember getting the obligatory telling off from the officials.

Pearl is going to have a health check at B.Rose this week. So far this year I have only driven about 60 miles in her. The initial 30 miles was taken up by me feeling quite nervous, I think that it is because of the responsibility. By about 40 miles Molly declared that I was starting to drive like a tt again. God Bless Wales and the roads. Feeling re-assured by her complimentary remarks Molly then drove home. I have a fond memory of my lovely Wife saying "Look 90mph, only feels like 60."

I am sure that Bob's day will be excellent and that we will all have some fun. Really looking forward to meeting up with you all again.

From one Robert to another, you are honest to a fault. I'm sure Molly was mistaken when she read 90mph,,,confusing the 7 for a 9.

Funny you should say that about nervous the first 30 miles, cos I endure similar apprehensions with Vesuvius. We need to drive our supercars more Robert. And we will for sure on the 21st March (weather permitting). There will doubtless be beginners nerves but then thats all part of the experience. It'll be great fun and when its all over at the de-brief, we can decide if we want to go ahead with Silverstone or perhaps stick with Rockingham.

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MollyGTi said:

Two things people (1) I deny anything my husband quotes me as saying (2) He is somewhat prone to exaggeration

Meanwhile, I am really looking forward to our track day now For the novices amongst us I thought this thread, whilst not about Rockingham, made quite interesting reading

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Molly thanks for providing that informative insight, very useful for our novice grid. I have this afternoon received an Information pdf document from Will at Rockingham providing details of timing etc for our Track Day. Here it is (its an early start):

Exclusive Aston Martin Track day - 21st March 2014
Timings
07.00 Access to the garages and inner paddock
07.30 Registration opens in Garage 35/36
08.00 Noise testing outside scrutineering bay
08.30 Driver briefing in Garage 35/36
09.00 Familiarisation laps
09.15 Track time begins
12:30 Lunch break
13:30 Track time restarts
17:00 Track time ends
Noise Testing
All vehicles will be noise tested before being allowed on track. Maximum noise level 105db
static @ 45% - drive by 98db @ 20 metres.
Sign on
All drivers, additional drivers and passengers will need to sign an indemnity form before
accessing track. Indemnity forms will be available to fill out at the registration desk.
Spectators are welcome, although children under the age of 16 are not permitted in the
garages or pit lane.
Licences
In order to drive on track, all drivers will need to show their current valid UK driving license.
If drivers are not able to show their licence, a call to the DVLA can be made on the day to
verify the driver’s details.
Briefing
All drivers/additional drivers must attend the safety briefing held in Garage 35/36
Fuel
The fuel station on site will be open at the following times:
08.30-09.00
12.30-13.30
Garages
Pit Blocks 2 and 3 are reserved for the use of the drivers booked onto the day.
Clothing
Helmets are compulsory, arms and legs must be covered at all times. Comfortable clothing
and sensible footwear is recommended.
In Car Cameras
If you wish to use a video camera you must complete an in-car camera permission form
available at the registration desk. All cameras must be securely fixed. Hand held cameras of
any type are not permitted to be carried or used whilst your car is on track.
Catering
Catering is included on the day with Bacon Rolls served upon arrival and Homemade
Lasagne/ Vegetarian Lasagne, mixed Salad and Garlic Baguettes served for lunch. Coffee/
tea will be available all day.

International Super Sportscar Circuit
Length: 1.94 miles / 3.12 km

http://www.rockingham.co.uk/

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robgt said:

Bob, are you sure about the noise thing? Is it any good me saying that my car sounds Bluddy Lovely?

Rob, worry not, I cannot imagine Pearl has more of a roar than my Goddess of Thunder Vesuvius. As Will told us way back, to date, they've never sent anyone home.

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Due to a number of entrants requesting a later start time Will has rejigged our timetable here:

Timings
08.00 Access to the garages and inner paddock
08.30 Registration opens in Garage 35/36
09.00 Noise testing outside scrutineering bay
09.30 Driver briefing in Garage 35/36
10.00 Familiarisation laps
10.15 Track time begins
13:00 Lunch break
14:00 Track time restarts
17:00 Track time ends

PS: Cockers, whats a Yob-off please.

Edited by Y100 on Thursday 27th February 10:43