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

[MollyGTi]

burntout said:

Theres a pub within skipping distance of the hotel that serves food....

A pie and a pint will do nicely....

[J12MOC]

MollyGTi said:

I'm with you Jeff (we'll leave the others at McD's )

Couple of things - we can't be drinking much (if we have any sense at all) the night before a track day so lets just drive … &, considering the nerves aspect maybe a curry the night before isn't a great idea either (the blokes may disagree) … so how about this (for example):

http://www.thehattonarms.com/index.html

I'm in..wherever you choose Molly

[Bincenzo]

J12MOC said:

I'm in..wherever you choose Molly

I'd choose Molly anywhere

[burntout]

Y100 said:

I have been asked about using slicks; These may only be used on race prepared cars (roll cage etc),,,the forecast is giving showers for Friday.

Edited by Y100 on Monday 17th March 09:39

This is a bit odd as when I went to Silverstone they were fine.... And from what I have just been told Silverstone are the most fastidiously safe circuit there is, over anal if anything..... Even mentioned it to Will when I spoke to him and he said was fine.... He did ask if I had driven on slicks before... Which is yes... If a car with slicks requires a roll cage, what about heavily modded cars with less grippy tyres driven at speed??

Slicks are only a nano grip away from any track day tyre.... And Im sure they would be allowed

[George29]

No offence, but I doubt you will be going fast enough on a track day to warrant slicks. You more than likely won't even be generating the heat required for them to work properly. Road legal track tyres are more than good enough.

[Y100]

burntout said:

Y100 said:

I have been asked about using slicks; These may only be used on race prepared cars (roll cage etc),,,the forecast is giving showers for Friday.

Edited by Y100 on Monday 17th March 09:39

This is a bit odd as when I went to Silverstone they were fine.... And from what I have just been told Silverstone are the most fastidiously safe circuit there is, over anal if anything..... Even mentioned it to Will when I spoke to him and he said was fine.... He did ask if I had driven on slicks before... Which is yes... If a car with slicks requires a roll cage, what about heavily modded cars with less grippy tyres driven at speed??

Slicks are only a nano grip away from any track day tyre.... And Im sure they would be allowed

I spoke to Will this morning re slicks,,,,I have told you what he told me.

[V12woollie]

Any one going A1/A14?

[AMDBSNick]

[Y100]

Thanks Nick,,,,so likely a damp track,,,could be worse, fog and ice. It was the last time I went to Rockingham 6 Feb 2010 when my daughter Charlotte bought me an Aston Martin experience day cos she knew I really liked Aston Martins. The weather cheered up late morning and although very cold, everyone had a go.

[Jon39]

burntout said:

Slicks are only a nano grip away from any track day tyre.... And I'm sure they would be allowed

I am trying to picture you arriving at the circuit, with four extra wheels shod with slicks.

Do you hve a roof rack for your Vantage?

[burntout]

Jon39 said:

burntout said:

Slicks are only a nano grip away from any track day tyre.... And I'm sure they would be allowed

I am trying to picture you arriving at the circuit, with four extra wheels shod with slicks.

Do you hve a roof rack for your Vantage?

LOL...... Am well equipped......



Just in case something happens and it cant be driven home.....

[Y100]

burntout said:

LOL...... Am well equipped......



Just in case something happens and it cant be driven home.....

Oh g*d,,,I'm scared now.

[burntout]

Y100 said:

burntout said:

LOL...... Am well equipped......



Just in case something happens and it cant be driven home.....

Oh g*d,,,I'm scared now.

LOL..... No need... Just so many friends who have done or do track days regularly and an engine failure or other problem has meant a whole load of hassle getting the car back at the end of the day... At least this way I can sort myself out should I need to....

[Jon39]

burntout said:

LOL...... Am well equipped......



Just in case something happens and it cant be driven home.....

I can detect the classic early symptoms of the motor racing bug.
There is no cure, but from my observations, the illness gradually progresses, and you will be using a different transporter in a few years time. The vehicles are transporters, with hotel facilities and a workshop. As well as winning on the track, it is a requirement, that everyone tries to have the most impressive transporter.




Good luck to you all on Friday. Sorry that I cannot be there, but look forward to reading your descriptions of the day, and seeing the photographs. Enjoy the power without speed limits.

[burntout]

Jon39 said:

burntout said:

LOL...... Am well equipped......



Just in case something happens and it cant be driven home.....

I can detect the classic early symptoms of the motor racing bug.
There is no cure, but from my observations, the illness gradually progresses, and you will be using a different transporter in a few years time. The vehicles are transporters, with hotel facilities and a workshop. As well as winning on the track, it is a requirement, that everyone tries to have the most impressive transporter.




Good luck to you all on Friday. Sorry that I cannot be there, but look forward to reading your descriptions of the day, and seeing the photographs. Enjoy the power without speed limits.

I think you are right..... I had my ARDS test booked last year but had tom miss due to work... But this year I intend on getting that done.... Then a mooch about maybe VW cup or something... Plus more days in the Aston at various track day events..... I love it...

[burntout]

Weathers not looking great....

Fingers crossed the forecast is wrong....

[AMDBSNick]

burntout said:

Weathers not looking great....

Fingers crossed the forecast is wrong....

[V12woollie]

You posted that before Nick but all the forecasts are predicting rain around midday. I hope your one is the ccorrect one though but I fear the Met Office may be right.

[AMDBSNick]

V12woollie said:

You posted that before Nick but all the forecasts are predicting rain around midday. I hope your one is the ccorrect one though but I fear the Met Office may be right.

The devil is in the detail my friend. I did not post that one before

[roughrider]

I would suggest that everybody check their oil and coolant levels today, with a COLD engine!