Ultimate TVR Shootout 4 date?

Ultimate TVR Shootout 4 date?

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db484bhpv8

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8,655 posts

219 months

Wednesday 20th August 2014
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Ultimate TVR Shootout 4
Santa Pod. Sunday 14th September 2014
This date is simply a general Run What Ya Brung public test day.
Therefore it should be relatively quiet meaning short queues and plenty of track time.

We see the usual suspects at these meetings with a plethora of modified Chimaeras. It would be fantastic if we could get other models interested and make it a good TVR get together.
Don’t be shy, come along and see how easy it is to run the strip and stretch your cars legs in safety.
WARNING: Drag racing can be highly addictive!

Dont forget your driving licence and bring a helmet if you have one. Santa Pod dont demand you wear a helmet but i would recommend you have one. There are some available at the track i believe also.
Set off early. The last few miles take the longest. You really want to be there by 9am in time to sign on, get in the queue in the fire up lanes and relax and have a natter.
Talk to drivers around you about the startline procedure. The marshals will direct you anyway if you look a little lost or confused.
Roll slowly upto the starline, which is further from the tree than you may expect. Nudge the car forward till you light the first pre stage light, then just enough further forward till the second light is lit. STOP. Then when you see the other lanes stage lights lit the startline marshal triggers the tree.... amber lights then green. Dont worry too much about reactions as it will not affect your ET. The timing doesnt start till you have set off and trigger the timing beam. Take it easy on your first runs, try to minimise wheelspin, no need to hit the rev limiter, Change gear swiftly and keep your foot down past the finish line gantry. Exit left and give way to the car in the left lane if you are in the right. You dont want to cut somebody up. If you miss the first exit gate carry on to the next one.
Return to the queue and get someone to get your timing ticket.
Now prepare to run a bit quicker.... enjoy.

So how does this date suit?
Who is up for it this year?

phazed

21,844 posts

203 months

Wednesday 20th August 2014
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What a busy time.

Revival, 12th
Pod, 14th
Curborough sprint, 18th
Snetterton, 22nd
Neil Garner open day, 27th.

If the weather looks good I'll be there, no motorhome sadly. frown

NickOrangeTVR

649 posts

138 months

Wednesday 20th August 2014
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count me in. driving

MPoxon

5,329 posts

172 months

Wednesday 20th August 2014
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Nice one Derek, added to the calendar.

db484bhpv8

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8,655 posts

219 months

Wednesday 20th August 2014
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Cool guys.
This could be the one where records are broken and people move up the table.

I am sure Nick can sort the trophies and Matthew can set up some excellent GoPro footage smile

LongBaz383BHP

2,087 posts

216 months

Wednesday 20th August 2014
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Oh go on then.

blackiepaul

1,973 posts

193 months

Thursday 21st August 2014
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Hi Derek,

I would like to have come along but I am at the Brighton Speed trials the day before so will more than likely stay there to make a weekend of it.

Paul....

db484bhpv8

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Thursday 21st August 2014
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blackiepaul said:
Hi Derek,

I would like to have come along but I am at the Brighton Speed trials the day before so will more than likely stay there to make a weekend of it.

Paul....
Thats a shame Paul.
Then again it does mean i may keep that number 2 spot a while longer.
Good luck at the speed trials. Something i mean to do next year.
Traction off the start line isnt good there but the event looks fantastic.

T40ORA

5,177 posts

218 months

Thursday 21st August 2014
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I'd be very interested in this, but I'll either be at Goodwood or visiting on Jersey. If another one runs though...

db484bhpv8

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219 months

Thursday 21st August 2014
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T40ORA said:
I'd be very interested in this, but I'll either be at Goodwood or visiting on Jersey. If another one runs though...
Just a few more miles to the North and West is Shakey.
Looking to organise a get together there on Saturday 11th October wink

T40ORA

5,177 posts

218 months

Thursday 21st August 2014
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db484bhpv8 said:
Just a few more miles to the North and West is Shakey.
Looking to organise a get together there on Saturday 11th October wink
Oh FFS! Out with the Mrs. then frown


db484bhpv8

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219 months

Thursday 21st August 2014
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T40ORA said:
Oh FFS! Out with the Mrs. then frown
Come to York on this Sunday or Monday then

T40ORA

5,177 posts

218 months

Thursday 21st August 2014
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Ah. Sunday hangover day, Monday Blenheim.....

blackiepaul

1,973 posts

193 months

Friday 22nd August 2014
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Dereck,

Is there such thing as road legal drag tyres? If so what are they and where is the best place to buy?

Paul......

db484bhpv8 said:
Thats a shame Paul.
Then again it does mean i may keep that number 2 spot a while longer.
Good luck at the speed trials. Something i mean to do next year.
Traction off the start line isnt good there but the event looks fantastic.

db484bhpv8

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Friday 22nd August 2014
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blackiepaul said:
By far the best are Mickey Thompson Street ET radials. Look up Lee at LA Racing, he will sort what you need.
They are legal on the road but are much softer in the sidewall than regular tyres so not as good in the corners. Ok for a few miles here and there but you really need to swap wheels for road use.

blackiepaul

1,973 posts

193 months

Friday 22nd August 2014
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Hello,

Thanks for this, I will look into them. Do you run normal tyres on the front?

Paul....

db484bhpv8 said:
By far the best are Mickey Thompson Street ET radials. Look up Lee at LA Racing, he will sort what you need.
They are legal on the road but are much softer in the sidewall than regular tyres so not as good in the corners. Ok for a few miles here and there but you really need to swap wheels for road use.

db484bhpv8

Original Poster:

8,655 posts

219 months

Friday 22nd August 2014
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blackiepaul said:
Hello,

Thanks for this, I will look into them. Do you run normal tyres on the front?

Paul....

db484bhpv8 said:
By far the best are Mickey Thompson Street ET radials. Look up Lee at LA Racing, he will sort what you need.
They are legal on the road but are much softer in the sidewall than regular tyres so not as good in the corners. Ok for a few miles here and there but you really need to swap wheels for road use.
Yes just swap the rears at the track.

blackiepaul

1,973 posts

193 months

Tuesday 2nd September 2014
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Derek, these guys?

http://www.laracing.co.uk/


db484bhpv8

Original Poster:

8,655 posts

219 months

Tuesday 2nd September 2014
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blackiepaul said:
Derek, these guys?

http://www.laracing.co.uk/
No Paul. Here
http://www.laracingparts.com/

blackiepaul

1,973 posts

193 months

Tuesday 2nd September 2014
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db484bhpv8 said:
That looks better