BTRDA Autosolo Challenge 2014
Discussion
Hi all,
Following on from my debut Autosolo year in 2013, its nearly time to start again for 2014.
Regulations and Calender here:
http://www.btrda.com/AutoSolo/
fingers crossed I'll make it to the 1st Round this year.. (snow stopped play for me in 2013)
Steve
Following on from my debut Autosolo year in 2013, its nearly time to start again for 2014.
Regulations and Calender here:
http://www.btrda.com/AutoSolo/
fingers crossed I'll make it to the 1st Round this year.. (snow stopped play for me in 2013)
Steve
fat80b said:
Sounds good Steve, I am also looking forward to the new season here with the only slight problem being that I need to do a head gasket on the MX5 before being ready to run...
There seems to be a lot of events this year with the local and national calendars out - no doubt I'll bump into you again at a few events.
Still haven't decided which tyres to run yet though after the AD08Rs have made their way onto the MSA 1B list. I think this is a real shame as they were ideal for Autosolos. I don't really understand the logic in banning them compared to the now unavailable AD08s.....
Bob
This year it might come down to who has a set of AD08's left or who is called Daren Hall lol.There seems to be a lot of events this year with the local and national calendars out - no doubt I'll bump into you again at a few events.
Still haven't decided which tyres to run yet though after the AD08Rs have made their way onto the MSA 1B list. I think this is a real shame as they were ideal for Autosolos. I don't really understand the logic in banning them compared to the now unavailable AD08s.....
Bob
I'll certainly be keeping my eyes open to see what the choices are! the good thing about running an Mx5 is that there is a lot people in the same boat (I think there is still some stock of larger AD08's (17's 18's) about!!)
Steve.
ps Bob, i've logged your reply as the 1st possible motorsport excuse of 2014
Back from a sunny Blackburn 
Here is Alec in his Caterham on his way to FTD in the clubmans 'solo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woDt2EPPaRE
Steve
Here is Alec in his Caterham on his way to FTD in the clubmans 'solo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woDt2EPPaRE
Steve
binnerboy said:
Madrabbit said:
now the rules have tightened up a bit the Westy will be too noisy.
I am not aware of any noise restrictions, car just has to be road legal, have an MOT and insurance and be driven to the event.It really depends on the venue, the blue book states that cars must be 'adequately silenced' unfortunately some venues especially in the south would be unavailable if too many noise complaints occurred.
The 'SRs' will normally say about excessive noise, possibility of sound testing and exclusion etc.
Made me laugh at Abingdon when I arrived for scrutineering in the Mazda:
'Noise tester' - can you start it up then?
'Me' - its been running the whole time whilst being scrutineered......
'NT' - oh ok, no need to noise test that then... off you go
Don't need a noisy car to go fast at a solo
Mad Rabbit
How about a db killer for the westie? i suppose non list 1b tyres could also be pain?
motorbreath said:
How's everyone getting on ?
I had grand plans to attend at least half of the solos over this year but I had to pull out of the Devises one due to a broken car which means I've only managed one so far.
The other chap in the challenge series, Stephen Watts seems to be attending most of the events no matter how far away they are. I can't do too many motorway miles as 70mph is over 4k rmp, and with no sound deadening the impreza is hard going and if I stick to 55 - 60mph it takes blooming ages lol.
I had a good result at mendip raceway winning my class, but it was wet and slippy so I think some were not going 10 10ths.
Looks like the next one is July for me in Bristol, being based in Exeter Devon that's the closet one to me.
Might see you there :-)
Shame your car broke before Kemble, it was a really enjoyable eventI had grand plans to attend at least half of the solos over this year but I had to pull out of the Devises one due to a broken car which means I've only managed one so far.
The other chap in the challenge series, Stephen Watts seems to be attending most of the events no matter how far away they are. I can't do too many motorway miles as 70mph is over 4k rmp, and with no sound deadening the impreza is hard going and if I stick to 55 - 60mph it takes blooming ages lol.
I had a good result at mendip raceway winning my class, but it was wet and slippy so I think some were not going 10 10ths.
Looks like the next one is July for me in Bristol, being based in Exeter Devon that's the closet one to me.
Might see you there :-)
http://www.jackflashphotography.co.uk/p195424632/e...
- photo Courtesy of Scott Boulton - jackflashphotography.co.uk
Steve Watts
fat80b said:
WhiteBaron said:
Sunny day at north weald! Some nice long tests ( nearly 2 minutes).
A few cameras on cars so hopefully I'll link up some videos soon.
Steve
Looking forward to the video Steve, I couldn't make it in the end but this was one of my favourite Solos last year with the long fast flowing tests.A few cameras on cars so hopefully I'll link up some videos soon.
Steve
Bob
and this one... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCsJMM82SWM because i'm in it for the first 5 seconds
Edited by WhiteBaron on Monday 14th April 14:39
Quick update,
Strensham last weekend, I really liked the courses which really suited a sliding mx5.
Youtube clip... Ps music NSFW so turn the volume down if in a meeting
Steve
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bbuk2PhcbPo
Strensham last weekend, I really liked the courses which really suited a sliding mx5.
Youtube clip... Ps music NSFW so turn the volume down if in a meeting
Steve
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bbuk2PhcbPo
HorneyMX5 said:
Nice venue, link doesn't work.. Watched your other runLooked good
Steve
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