S series Blyton Park track day

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TVR Car Club S series Track Experience at Blyton Park (near Gainsborough/Retford, Lincolnshire/Nottinghamshire border) Monday 15th Sep 2014

After I attended an event last August, I’m planning to organise an S Series event on 15th Sep 2014 using the identical format, as I felt it worked really well.

The main points of the proposed event are:

• Venue – Blyton Park Drivers Centre – a 1.6 mile circuit laid 2011 with high grip, clean surface, wide run-off’s and no nasty Armco to argue with. Some additional track has been laid last year.

• See http://www.blytonpark.co.uk/

• Open for TVR Car Club members’ ONLY for exclusive use on Monday morning, 15th Sep, for a minimum of 6, maximum of 8 cars.

• Cost a very reasonable £65 per person/car including helmet hire if we can get 8 cars. Passengers may be allowed at extra cost (not extortionate).

• Gather at Blyton Park Drivers Centre at 08:00 for a safety briefing and convoy tour of the track before agreeing running order. Track time starts around 9:00 and finishes at 13:00

• Around 15 laps per car in 3x5 lap stints, one car on track at a time. This gives time for cars and drivers to have a breather in between – vital to allow brakes to cool down!

• This is definitely NOT a timed event or a race. In-car videos were allowed last time, but with any timing or speed measuring features TURNED OFF.

• Given the non-competitive format, one car on track at a time, and to keep the cost down, we will NOT have access to the on-site Medical, Fire, and Recovery facilities. Drivers will need to sign an indemnity before using the track.

• There are excellent toilet and “Clubhouse” type facilities, and hot food catering if we can confirm at least 8 people attending, so spectators more than welcome.

If there is sufficient interested here - I'll set up a topic on the TVRCC website forums for the official sign up.

First come first served, and I'll need the full cost payable as soon as we know that we’ve reached the minimum number - we have a commitment to pay the organiser the minimum amount. If I get interest from more than 8 people, then I’ll maintain a reserve list.

Have a look on the TVRCC East Midlands Forum at the excellent video from Kev Dunnington at the 2013 event. http://www.tvr-car-club.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.as...

Max

Edited by Scoobimax on Monday 13th January 10:12

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Not normally an issue for S's

Edited by Scoobimax on Saturday 11th January 23:58

Edited by Scoobimax on Saturday 11th January 23:59

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Local curry house and pub so no problem there.

Travelodge at A1 Blyth services (Nottinghamshire not Newcastle).

As Dave says, and in the OP, track is 1.6 miles smooth Tarmac.

Edited by Scoobimax on Monday 13th January 08:13

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There seemed to be a lot more interest last yr to make me commit to setting this up:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=20&f=11&t=1316664&mid=91552&i=60&nmt=Any+interest+in+an+S+Club+track+day%3F&mid=91552

Come on guys let's get this on - 6 to 8 of us should be easy enough to round up? I won't be able to hold the provisional booking too long.

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phillpot said:

Link not working for me Max, try this

Thanks Mike.

Taking Steve's offer to eat curry and drink beer the night before as sign up

1. Max
2. Mike (phillpot)
3. Steve (TopGearTVR)
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7.
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I've now set up a thread on the TVRCC S Series forum here and copied this list over.

Edited by Scoobimax on Monday 13th January 10:20

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mk1fan said:

Does it have to ba an S?

To be honest, I'm half tempted (if I get an S) as it's not a huge amount of money and it would be nice to have the track to myself

The idea was for an S event as other broad-brush events already exist - and interest last year suggested 6 or 8 cars wouldn't be a problem ....... but at this rate, I reckon I'll be taking non-TVR's!!!

The one car on track at a time was what tempted me last year to get comfortable on a track ahead of the TVRCC Cadwell track day last Sept.

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Excellent - 1 more for minimum number :-)

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Good man Graham - minimum numbers secured. 2 more keeps cost down for all.

Insurance wise I'd check with your insurer - some/many have owners club track days included (mine does with RH).

It's a none competitive un-timed event which should also help.

The only other MUST to attend is TVRCC membership. I've updated the thread on the TVRCC forums too.

Max

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Bloody excellent - cheers Terry :-)

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Well done simon - it's a great intro to track days IMHO

Longers - can't guarantee media blackout ;-)

We can sort logistics nearer the time but there'll be no thick heads but a nice curry the night before would be a sociable thing to do. Check out Travelodge nearby at Blyth notts.

I will post payment details in due course.

Thanks everyone for signing up.

Anyone else interested I'll run a reserve list in case of any drop outs.

Max

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1. Max
2. Mike (phillpot)
3. Steve (TopGearTVR)
4. AutoAndy
5. themee
6. Graham (Ragtop)
7.Terry (tel595)
8. Simon (sjs357)

Reserve list:

9. Glen (glenrobbo)
10.

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phillpot said:

I guess Max didn't take "I'm half tempted (if I get an S)" as a firm commitment?

half correct

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mk1fan said:

Does it have to ba an S?

To be honest, I'm half tempted (if I get an S) as it's not a huge amount of money and it would be nice to have the track to myself

The idea was for an S event as other broad-brush events already exist - and interest last year suggested 6 or 8 cars wouldn't be a problem ....... but at this rate, I reckon I'll be taking non-TVR's!!!

Apologies - my response wasn't overtly (maybe even remotely) clear but was trying to say that the aim was an S event but would consider other machines if numbers weren't reached.

2nd reserve in case anyone drops out?

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Right then chaps, confirmation from Blyton received so I need full payments to book us in.

So can you (list below) mail me for my bank acct details to transfer funds or address to send me a cheque please. Also include your TVRCC membership number as this event is ONLY available to club members - please ensure you'll have valid membership on the date of the event.

Mike (phillpot)
Steve (TopGearTVR)
Andy (AutoAndy)
Chris (themee)
Graham (Ragtop)
Terry (tel595)
Simon (sjs357)

As soon as I have all monies I will book it and we can then sort logistics nearer the time.

Any questions just ask.

Thanks.

Max

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Original post details - £65 inc helmet hire (own helmet allowed but no reduction as far as I'm aware).

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themee said:

Do you have a paypal account?

Yes I do - happy for paypal too but please remember to send as gift so I don't incur fees please.

I'll message the details.

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mohitos said:

Wish I could join this but with the Euro tour I am now maxed out on holiday :-(

I might be tempted to try and make it an annual event if the demand is there ;-)

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1. Max (scoobimax) - PAID
2. Mike (phillpot) - PAID
3. Steve (TopGearTVR) - PAID
4. Andy (AutoAndy)
5. CHRIS (themee)
6. Graham (Ragtop) - PAID
7.Terry (tel595)
8. Simon (sjs357) - PAID

Reserve list:

9. Glen (glenrobbo)
10. Andy (AndyLynch)

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1. Max (scoobimax) - PAID
2. Mike (phillpot) - PAID
3. Steve (TopGearTVR) - PAID
4. Andy (AutoAndy) - PAID
5. Chris (themee)
6. Graham (Ragtop) - PAID
7. Terry (tel595)
8. Simon (sjs357) - PAID

Reserve list:

9. Glen (glenrobbo)
10. Andy (AndyLynch)

Terry/Chris - I'd really like to get this booked and confirmed but can't until all payments received.

Cheers,

Max

Edited by Scoobimax on Sunday 26th January 14:41

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1. Max (scoobimax) - PAID
2. Mike (phillpot) - PAID
3. Steve (TopGearTVR) - PAID
4. Andy (AutoAndy) - PAID
5. Chris (themee) -
6. Graham (Ragtop) - PAID
7. Glen (glenrobbo)
8. Simon (sjs357) - PAID

Reserve list:

9. Andy (AndyLynch)
10. Richard (Kitchski)

Updated with latest position.

Sorry to lose you from this event Terry, welocome Glenn - the king is dead, long live the king.

See you in Calais though Terry.

Edited by Scoobimax on Monday 27th January 11:28

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phillpot said:

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Sorry to lose you from this event Terry, welcome Glenn - the king is dead, long live the king.

Just remember Glen, this isn't an "Autocross" style track day... the idea is to drive on the black bit not the green stuff!

Mike/Glen - they do have a grass track too, although I don't know where the nearest cement works are ;-)

Edited by Scoobimax on Monday 27th January 12:33