Bum, this was on my to do this weekend, I'll pop it through in the next 24ish hours

Slight change to the day's times.


Dave, Arthur and all the regulars from The Winchester Club* are proud to sponsor Round 2 of The Thread Karting Challenge to be held on Sunday 14th October at Whilton Mill Kart Circuit.

Scroll back a page or two and you'll see that Round 1 in May saw a hotly contested scrap (for all positions other than first). But don't worry if you couldn't make it last time, as this 'championship' is open to all at every round and is, actually, just an excuse for larking about on a Sunday. You're very welcome to bring along non-PHers who fancy a bit of a race too; they were certainly made to feel very welcome last time.

I'm sure previous participants will confirm that it's a cracking circuit, with as many opportunities to nip past someone as there are to overcook it and end up grazing the vegetation. It's also very centrally located, just past Northampton on the M1, to afford as many of you as possible to the chance to join us.

Last time, post-race scoff was so bad it was hilarious (never decide to eat at a pub who say they can fit sixteen of you in with only 15 minutes notice on a Sunday!). If people can confirm their intention to stay for a bite to eat when they book, I'll make sure, with a bit of advance notice, that we get in at the nearby Beefeater for the regulation beefburgers.

The format of the day is (roughly):
11:00 Arrive (this bit isn't rough; it's precise! )
11:15 Briefing and issue of helmets and suits
11:30 Qualifying: 20 minute session to decide Race 1 grid order
11:50 Race 1: 20 minutes
12:15 Break
12:30 Race 2: 20 minute (with reverse grid from result of Race 1)
13:00 Results and presentations
13:30 End of session

If you're thinking of coming along and don't feel that an hour on track is very much, with very few exceptions I can confirm that most drivers last time were utterly knackered at the end.

The cost of the event is £73. I managed to book May's event at 2011 prices, but they've caught up with us this time, so the circuit cost has gone up from £65 to £70 per person. The other £3 is a contribution towards a nice trophy.

Please sign up below. I'll change the 'Paid' column once I have received your money. If you still have the payment details from last time, do pay me ASAP; if you didn't come last time, PM me and I'll provide payment account details.
Absolute latest date for payment is the 28th September.

So, get your name down!


*The Club has a discreet entrance; you could easily walk straight by. Drop me a PM if you're a FaceBookist and fancy a quiet repose therein, so PH name and real name can be reconciled.

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The Thread Karting Challenge - Round 2

(Please see V8mate's post on 2nd October for full details)

#	Name	Staying for lunch?	Paid?
1	Jelpsta	Yes	Yes
2	S3_Graham	Yes	Yes
3	L100NYY	Yes	Yes
4	Crook	Yes	Yes
5	LHD	Yes	No
6	Inki-shhh!	Yes	No
7	olly22n	Yes	Yes
8	CampDavid	Yes	No
9	Loon's cousin	Yes	Yes
10	Keir	Yes	No
11	jeremyc	Yes	Yes
12	louiebaby	Yes	Yes
13	Joesnow	Yes	Yes
14	Cotty	Yes	Yes
15	RS3_Graham	Yes	Yes
16	Name	Yes	No
17	Name	Yes	No
18	Name	Yes	No
19	Name	Yes	No
20	Name	Yes	No

The Thread Karting Challenge - Round 2

(Please see V8mate's post on 2nd October for full details - please note slight schedule change)

#	Name	Staying for lunch?	Paid?
1	Jelpsta	Yes	Yes
2	S3_Graham	Yes	Yes
3	L100NYY	Yes	Yes
4	Crook	Yes	Yes
5	Inki-shhh!	Yes	Yes
6	olly22n	Yes	Yes
7	CampDavid	Yes	Yes
8	Loon's cousin	Yes	Yes
9	Keir	Yes	Yes
10	jeremyc	Yes	Yes
11	louiebaby	Yes	Yes
12	Joesnow	Yes	Yes
13	Cotty	Yes	Yes
14	RS3_Graham	Yes	Yes
15	Name	Yes	No
16	Name	Yes	No
17	Name	Yes	No
18	Name	Yes	No
19	Name	Yes	No
20	Name	Yes	No

Satnav info for the karters:

Circuit: NN11 2NH
Lunch: NN7 4DD

Who's going from London-ish?

Do we want to arrive separately, in convoy, or share lifts? If in convoy, would an early breakfast at the Ace Cafe be a good idea for a meeting point?

Handily on the way past an engine crane I am bidding on.

Nice one, G!

Sounds good to me, nice way to start the day.

It is indeed yes, on the right hand side goes into a small ind. estate with the boats at the end and a tea room.

It's very romantic.

Count me in big boy!

What sort of time? Tennish? (no rackets!) Or is that too early?

Arrive 11; sign on 11.15.