BRUTINGTHORPE 2012

[na]

sidned said:

. . . smoking front brakes after about 10 laps of braking

you're to be commened shows you look after your car properly

how fast the car goes is of interest how quick and well it can stop is vital

[Blipi]

Sounds like a good event, looking forward to further info.

Not planning to lap my car though, do know a few people who would be interested to watch or have passenger rides.

[Tyre Tread]

Thoroughly enjoyed it the times I have done it and highly recommended.

Was difficult to sell the TVR last year for some reason. but I enjoyed myself.

Steph, its not a spectator thing really. It's Asda's family day and they invite employee families along
to take part. You could of course offer to help marshall the PH lot if Steve needs the help.

I may not be able to make it this year due to Holiday commitments but we'll see nearer the time.

Who mentioned Nobles?

[gsd2000]

na said:

gsd2000 said:

Any noise restrictions?

Hi, as Steve's not around at the moment I'll say I don't know but I've not seen any sound testing equipment there on the day

I'd guess if your car is that noisey you're more likely to get pulled on the public roads getting there than at the circuit

the Vulcan bomber used to take off and land there and that's quite loud

for the fast cars the worry is more about having your brake fluid and brakes in good condition before going - and your tyres

serious long wide straight then serious bend last year

Edited by na on Saturday 28th January 16:04

awesome, how long is the straight that is used?

Nigel my monaro is a tad loud, but never been pulled by the police. I have been informed that the noise travels approx 2 miles when pushing hard, keeping the revs up

Also how hard is the surface on tyres?

[Steve in Stoke]

Date duly noted...

[Black Frog]

If there's room for a little blue one again this year, I'm currently free on that date...BF

[na]

gsd2000 said:

awesome, how long is the straight that is used?

the course I think can vary depending on year so exactly length of straight can vary, have a look at the place on Google Earth, you'll see it's quite big

what is often overlooked, until the first fast run that is, is that whatever speed you attain towards the end of the long straight needs to be lost to get round the bend

those that don't use their cars enough to fully know them or those that haven't properly prepared their cars may get a surprise or limp around with cooked brakes and tyres

gsd2000 said:

Also how hard is the surface on tyres?

it's large concrete slabs with some uneven joints and some tarmac, depending on how you drive it's not too bad I don't think - but it's a track with long straight and bends so speed and heat with test your tyres - which inclueds braking

[gsd2000]

Oh that's good about the straight, braking is not a problem for me.

363 mm 6 piston ap racing front brakes help alot

I can't wait now

[na]

gsd2000 said:

Oh that's good about the straight, braking is not a problem for me.

363 mm 6 piston ap racing front brakes help alot

yes but it's the driver that applies the brakes

I'll be watching your first half dozen exits of the straight with interest then

you'll have a great time

[cervini]

Just a bit of info for you Petrolheads .
For just £5.00 a go you can :-
DRIVE - A 44ton Truck under instruction around a 5 mile test track .
- A J.C.B.Fast Track - - - - - - - - - -
- A Scannia Coach - - - - - - - - - -
- A Fire Engine - - - - - - - - - -
- Twin engine Honda go kart
- A Tank or Mobile Field Gun
RIDE - A Segway with instruction
- As a passenger in any one of 450 high performance super cars around the test track .
( This is where we come in )
- As a pasenger in any one of 70 high performance rally cars on a rally stage .
- As a passenger in any one of 30 - 4x4 Land Rovers on an extreme course.
- As a passenger on a F1 Hovercraft ( Very fast ie.0-60 3 seconds )

MORE TO FOLLOW WHEN KNOWN !

[VR6 Turbo]

cervini said:

Just a bit of info for you Petrolheads .
For just £5.00 a go you can :-
DRIVE - A 44ton Truck under instruction around a 5 mile test track .
- A J.C.B.Fast Track - - - - - - - - - -
- A Scannia Coach - - - - - - - - - -
- A Fire Engine - - - - - - - - - -
- Twin engine Honda go kart
- A Tank or Mobile Field Gun
RIDE - A Segway with instruction
- As a passenger in any one of 450 high performance super cars around the test track .
( This is where we come in )
- As a pasenger in any one of 70 high performance rally cars on a rally stage .
- As a passenger in any one of 30 - 4x4 Land Rovers on an extreme course.
- As a passenger on a F1 Hovercraft ( Very fast ie.0-60 3 seconds )

MORE TO FOLLOW WHEN KNOWN !

I only have a golf not really a 'supercar'

VR

edited because I am a tard and need my glasses.

[na]

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

[chevronb37]

Had to bail out of this last year but provisionally down to take the Exige with Lotus Drivers' Club. Bit down on top end compared to some of you boys though...

[356Speedster]

Having missed last yrs due to selling the Atom, I'd like to partake this yr if possible. My Ultima Can Am build is going well and it should be on the road by the summer... let me know if there's a spot for us

[na]

356Speedster said:

Having missed last yrs due to selling the Atom, I'd like to partake this yr if possible. My Ultima Can Am build is going well and it should be on the road by the summer... let me know if there's a spot for us

I'm sure Steve'll want you

but Mark can you possibly get whoever you sold the Atom to to bring it along as last year 50% of the public on Steve's gate wanted to go out in the only Atom available until the second Atom turned up after lunch and went on another gate then 70% of the public on Steve's gate wanted the Atom

[williamp]

cervini said:

Just a bit of info for you Petrolheads .
For just £5.00 a go you can :-
DRIVE - A 44ton Truck under instruction around a 5 mile test track .
- A J.C.B.Fast Track - - - - - - - - - -
- A Scannia Coach - - - - - - - - - -
- A Fire Engine - - - - - - - - - -
- Twin engine Honda go kart
- A Tank or Mobile Field Gun
RIDE - A Segway with instruction
- As a passenger in any one of 450 high performance super cars around the test track .
( This is where we come in )
- As a pasenger in any one of 70 high performance rally cars on a rally stage .
- As a passenger in any one of 30 - 4x4 Land Rovers on an extreme course.
- As a passenger on a F1 Hovercraft ( Very fast ie.0-60 3 seconds )

MORE TO FOLLOW WHEN KNOWN !

Thats remarkable value for money. Are you sure it isnt £5 for each?

[356Speedster]

na said:

'm sure Steve'll want you

but Mark can you possibly get whoever you sold the Atom to to bring it along as last year 50% of the public on Steve's gate wanted to go out in the only Atom available until the second Atom turned up after lunch and went on another gate then 70% of the public on Steve's gate wanted the Atom

Hi Nigel. I don't know where my Atom is now unfortunately The chap I sold it to, put it up for sale again and I've not heard where it's gone. A post on the Atom Club forum should turn up a car or two, I'd have thought.

[cervini]

It would be great if you can join our gate Mark . Will post up full info in a months time when details are confirmed .
Rumors have it that the organisers are having negotiations with The Red Arrows .
Atom owners would be welcomed as would anybody who feels that the public would pay £5 for you to take them round the track.

[na]

356Speedster said:

Hi Nigel. I don't know where my Atom is now unfortunately

you with your Atom sorely missed - you and your Ultima another excellent combination

but don’t bring it if it’s yellow as you know we usually already have a yellow one

[356Speedster]

na said:

ou with your Atom sorely missed - you and your Ultima another excellent combination

but don’t bring it if it’s yellow as you know we usually already have a yellow one

I miss the Atom too Still the Ultima should be almost as much fun (still no roof and just a little aero screen) and a lot noisier (LS3 V8)! Am hoping to have it on the road in the Spring, maybe in time for Supercar Sunday.