Bedford track day, 6th of May.

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We've been given a heads up by Andy, (fatboychim) of the above event.

This is the GT circuit, the longest on offer at Bedford.

http://www.msvtrackdays.com/car-home/event-details...

This is one of the safest circuits around with plenty of run off areas.

If you fancy putting your tiv through its paces and have never done a TD before, this is the ideal opportunity.

Book up, come on down and the regulars will give you any hints, tips or help that you need.

Phone to book, mention TVRs and fatboys name, Andy Holder and if there's 5+, (which there should be) we get 10% discount, that's only £143.00 for a whole day of open pitlane, almost free!

Who's up for it?

Edited by phazed on Friday 11th April 11:01

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I did Cadwell, drove 235 miles there and was there to sign on at 8am, drove 150 miles on track then return journey home all in one day.

You youngsters

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Call and quote TVR Andy and you'll qualify for discount.

good to see your car on track

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Bazzer, QBee and I stayed at a very reasonable place on the way to the Pod, the right sort of territory.

What was it called? only £40.00!

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I think this was it?

http://www.google.co.uk/hotels/?gl=GB&cu_link=...

Confirmation guys?

26 miles from track.

Probably a nearer one but this was perfect, good rooms and a comfy bar.

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Just noticed that I hadn't put the link in the opening post, what a plum!

Now corrected.

Looks like attendance is going well and there will be a good assortment on track.

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As far as I am aware, these are the definite bookings so far;

fatboychim
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As Andy said, phone up and book, they will hold your place and take payment nearer the time with a 10% discount for 5 and above.

Plenty of places left so "Roll Up" and take the plunge!

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That will be great, a good mix of top cars.

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Don't forget to phone to book and mention TVR group for 10% discount!

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Move to a different area, (not Surrey though cos we're full here!)

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EFA.

ChilliWhizz said:

Moved out of Surrey (where I was born) nearly 30 years ago, too expensive to move back to now.... Full of rich solicitors and poor, hard working builders

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fatboychim said:

Ok got my sober sensible head on now.
Does anybody know if Roseytvr has signed up for this as today will most likely be the last chance of speaking to MSVT before Tuesday, if he is definitely in I'll ring them and we can all have our 10% off and relax.
Anybody else after that can just add on as required, hopefully we can take a good selection of cars

Post from Ian Rose, (RoseyTVR) said he has defo booked, can't be on the tiv list possibility.

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Just been running diagnostic checks on mine, (sat on a stool and looked at it )

Very much looking forward to it.

If it behaves itself tomorrow I think I'll treat it to a white stripe

Also, this sill be a good test of the new 46mm Nitrons.

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Always good to see others.

Passenger rides available all day!

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Wahoo!

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There were a couple of GoPros so maybe......

Another cracking day, the weather stayed fine and apart from a couple of TVR problems, ahem, the day went really well.

My 55 didn't miss a beat and the new Nitrons seemed to perform faultlessly. More importantly, the increased size baffled sump allowed a healthy oil pressure to be maintained during the max G bends.

The only downside was, (and that is if it is a downside!) my oil temperature rose on the pm laps when it was warmer to a max of 118 degrees.

I need to investigate?

I gave a few rides to Trev, Matt, Ian and Alex which was fun and I hope that that has opened their eyes to what good tyres and suspension set up can achieve.

The white GT3 was something else wasn't it? We were evenly matched for performance but those millions spent in R&D really pay off in the handling department, it was a joy to follow and wonder how if clung to the track

I'm glad you got back ok Trev, thoughts of your "hand throttle" made me smile on the journey back!

We'll arrange another one soon. Maybe there are some who haven't tried a TD and would like to try a novice day, we did one a couple of years ago and it worked well.

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After today, you have to watch this!

http://youtu.be/kmqVd30zoT0

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Yes, a great track for TVRs, (and GT3s!).

I believe apart from the GT3s and the couple of Caterhams we were probably the quickest there

That is some accolade for shed built cars.

I'd better have a look for the next one I reckon, any takers for the end of June maybe?

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Bl**dy 'ell A, that's 3 events within a month, you'll wear it out!

At my age I have to pace myself!

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I responded positively to the email but haven't heard anything.