PHEA TRACK: Snetterton 300 Track Day - Wednesday 15th July

[fast eddys]

Just spoke to MSV. There are a few people on the list that have not booked yet. You know who you are lol
Remember, you have to phone to be added to my list and get the discount. If you book online it will not work.
Eddy

[gaz453]

fast eddys said:

Just spoke to MSV. There are a few people on the list that have not booked yet. You know who you are lol
Remember, you have to phone to be added to my list and get the discount. If you book online it will not work.
Eddy

done it today

[malc 1]

gaz453 said:

List update:

I'm a definitely now, just got to phone them up

1. Fast Eddie - ?
2. Iluvmercs - RS4
3. mike-p - GT86 Cosworth
4. Wicker Man - MG ZR160
5. JKING - 330ci
6. Konan - Impreza
7. Tom - MX5
8. Trixical - MX5
9. Gaz453 - leon
10. Rebecca
11. karlh944- seat Ibiza
12. Malc - beemer

[mike-p]

I've not had an email from MSV, but I booked by phone.

[fast eddys]

mike-p said:

I've not had an email from MSV, but I booked by phone.

You are on their list Mike, no one has an email yet. Don't worry

Eddy

[mike-p]

Thanks Eddy

[fast eddys]

Ok, spoke to MSV today. Our list and their list correlate and we have the discount so a very cheap trackday for all. Any more?

Eddy

[fast eddys]

We have a couple more MX5's coming to pester the expensive cars lol. Mrs Gewy booked yet?

Eddy

[JKING]

fast eddys said:

We have a couple more MX5's coming to pester the expensive cars lol. Mrs Gewy booked yet?

Eddy

I don't think I will be pestering anyone :P Will you be taking the Pulsar?

[Wicker Man]

From MSV website:

TIMETABLE
07:30 Signing On
08:30 Briefing
09:00 Track Time Begins
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Track Time Restarts
17:00 Track Time End

Plus you need to get you car noise tested - ideally before the briefing.

[iluvmercs]

Thanks for posting that, Steve. Good idea

fasteddys and myself will be there from about 7-7:15.
First to arrive and last to leave after the SSW, I suspect

Darren

[JKING]

I reckon I will be there about 7.15ish aswell. I hope the weather stays nice so I can use my new wheels

[fast eddys]

Just got back from dropping the truck and some snacks/drinks off so not much sleep for us!
There are barriers and cones all over the place. Just head up to the top where my truck is and I will explain
See you in a few hours
Eddy

[JKING]

Great day yesterday organised by Eddy and Darren

Weather was a bit poor in the morning, but it did brighten up after lunchtime.

Plenty of cars (79 in total), I had at least 8 (maybe more) sessions during the day with a few passenger laps thrown in with Darren and the chap with the Skyline (awesome car btw!!).

I did get some new wheels to try for the track however they were too big :S I did have a few moments where came into corners a little bit quick but no going onto the grass. And one or two moments with some sideways action (last corner after Coram coming onto Senna Straight)

All in all a very good day

[fast eddys]

We all had a good day. Thanks for coming everyone. This has become a very successful event.

Shame about the dampness in the morning, but it did not affect grip levels that much.

Shame about Mike having the problem with the Radical in the afternoon. Hope you get it fixed soon mate.

Eddy

[mike-p]

Thanks for a great day Eddy (apart from the last half hour) ;-)

Hope to have the car back to normal within the next couple of weeks, ready for the Helmingham Hall bash.

[iluvmercs]

JKING said:

......one or two moments with some sideways action......

I sure I caught one of those on camera.....Hopefully so!

mike-p said:

.....the Helmingham Hall bash.

Interesting phrasing

Darren

[Konan]

Posh surroundings:



What a spot on event! I rather approved of Rapido Eduardo's dealer day.

Weather started out well but sadly it dried out for the afternoon .....

At a regular track day, I find I'm just as keen on looking at the other cars out on circuit and in the paddock as I am on the driving. It was a pleasure to be out with some familiar vehicles and have a good chinwag with you guys in between, made it the best day I've spent at Snetterton (and made up for my temperature gauge constantly creeping up after 3 laps).

Gary and the Leon get the 'Can't stay in the pits award', I think.

Thanks to Darren for the laps in the RS4. I've been struggling to define how it feels on track.... I'm in an A4.... but this one is busy beating the Snetteron Circuit into submission. Thanks for being gracious enough put up with sitting in the Shed whilst doing some Banzai laps, it's not very German is it?

And Mike's GT86. Yeah, wow. Christmas list stuff. Christmas list 2023. (Sorry, I completely missed the fact you had a bump whilst I was trying to track down my mobile! I must've walked up on the other side. Hope it's all straight again soon).

I think I made a mess of my back tyres.

[Konan]

Hands up if you want a robot lawn mower.

[iluvmercs]

What a super Event! Thank you again to fasteddy for organising it all and supplying lunchtime nibbles.

Thanks to everyone who turned out to support us for a great day lapping a wonderful circuit.
I counted 14 of us

Morning drizzle gave way to afternoon sunshine. Pros and cons to that one with the Audi.

Hopping in and out of a few of your cars was great fun!
Mike, the difference between last year's stock GT86 and what you have now is astonishing. Excellent starting point, now something exceptional! You need to keep the traction control off, though
I missed going out with Gary and also with that mental Skyline.
I even missed a go in an MX5 (I can't quite believe this, as there were so many! ). Still, there's always next year.

Shame there were a few red flags, and unfortunate that one was for the GT86 - I hope she's back to full health soon!
I even managed a "track limits" warning flag for using some grass (albeit fake!). You can't stop a quattro Audi if it wants to rally.

Ivan, I enjoyed track day shedding. Great fun. And yes, I want a robot to mow my lawn.

I hope all those who came out with me didn't mind a few slower laps in a lardy saloon.
My car held up very well. The new upgraded brake pads and fluid worked a treat. Just a clean and she's ready for more track work next week!
2 tanks of fuel burnt over approximately 48 laps giving a precise 10.0 MPG - How German!

I snapped a few photos, which you can FIND HERE.

Also, I shot a video towards the end of the day and managed to get a few of you on video. I'll post a link when I've uploaded it.

Our next Event is Helmingham Hall on 2nd August, details for which will be posted very soon!

Darren