help - where can I hire timing equipment

[Garym175G]

does anyone know who or where I can hire timing equipment for a race the runway event in Scotland later this year

cheers G

[Garym175G]

Thanks for the advice. I will try tomorrow. We would prefer to hire the kit plus operator if possible. The the event will be a high profile occasion and requires professional help.

At the early stages of organising at the moment

Cheers G

[Garym175G]

Hi folks

Thanks for the comments and advice.

Managed to speak to Trevor at straight liners. Really helpful and full of advice, I will speak to him again next week.
A bit more info about the event

We are organising a charity event on behalf of The St Andrews Hospice in Lanarkshire. Loosely titled race the runway at the moment.

Prestwick Airport are allowing us exclusive access to the 2 nd runway for the day on 10th May. The few fastest cars will be allowed a run on the main runway late that afternoon. (Previously only ever allowed the Gumball rally for a few moments last year)

Probably the premier car group Parks of Hamilton have agreed to be the major sponsor of the event, their stable of dealerships include Bentley, BMW, Maserati and most recently McLaren.

Essentially it will be a fun run, allowing owners to hopefully max out their cars in a controlled and safe environment. All in the cause of charity.

Hence we need the assistance of some professional help, because it is a charity event on private ground the need for permits is not required as the timings or speed measurements are for fun and the record on the day.

Sorry a bit long winded but hope it clarifies a few things

Thanks again for the help and advice. I will post a more formal description later in the events page as the day develops

[Garym175G]

Cheers drumroll. We will look into the specifics further. As I said early days, though maybe not that early. We do want to get it 100% right in order that we can make it an annual event. Airport, local council and private organisations all need to be consulted

[Garym175G]

Hi all

Thanks for the comments and advice. Trevor from straight liners has agreed to come on board and help out. Sounds a real gentleman and I'm sure he will keep us right.

The event is a goer for the 10th may. McLaren have agreed to sponsor the event courtesy of Parks of Hamilton. Already have an array of exotics have signed up.

We will post under events more detail and a link for entry shortly

Thanks again for all your help

G