Croft track day 19th September

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grahamw48 said:

What is the drill for spectators?

I don't actually know. Give them a call on 01325 721815

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Rob P said:

For spectators...When you say sign on 8:15-9:00 do you mean we can sign on any time during that period i.e no later than 9am or is that the sign in duration i.e be there for 8:15?

Sign on is for drivers and passenger. Spectators can turn up at any time.

Rob P said:

Also, is there a caffine/ratburger hospitality facilities or do i have to be organised and bring food?

There are simple refreshments there, machine dispensing type. I'll be bringing my own refreshments.

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Rob P said:

Shall I aim to be there for 8:15?

Sign on is a casual affair. Just turn up in time to have signed on by 09:00. I would aim for 08:45 at the latest.

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Don't forget:

• Driving licence (and counterpart if you have one)

• MOT certificate though I've never been asked to show it

• Full tank of fuel

• Something to clean the windscreen

• Picnic food and plenty to drink (no beer or wine please)

• Helmet, narrow thin soled shoes, arms covered

• It would of course be a good idea to bring a car as well

• For the first timers a change of underwear may be needed

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chrisj said:

Well, I'll see you all bright and early Sunday morning at the circuit. I don't know if I'll be .....

Get it on the track, you know you want to. Or could it be that you're just worried it will be the slowest car there

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wendyg said:

Do we need any insurance documentation?

No Croft won't need that.

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mawds said:

[I haven't been reading this thread, as I'm not coming, but have 2 spare beds and live 15 mins away

15 mins away!!! go on you can come and see us make fools of ourselves

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No you can turn up anytime I believe. I've never been a trackday spectator but I understand it's free. If there is gate times then you can be sure the gate will be open in the morning and at lunch time. If anyone does question you just tell them you've with the NEPH group.

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Ian

Croft has changed the game this year. The MSA have been coming down hard on the rules and have changed some of the trackday rules. If you were there on a HHC day then I can see how you would get around the rules because the MSA expect the group organisers to take responsibility. It also sounds like you were there for 'open pitlane' those days are over. Strict segregation these days and one of the groups is full already for Sunday.

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ashgaunt said:

what time is stuff happening?

Sign on 08:15 - 09:00
Safety Brief - 09:00 - 09:30
Pace car laps 09:30 - 10:00
Then we're off

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Rob P said:

What sort of time do we finish? 5ish?

I believe so

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wendyg said:

must see if I can find my driving licence.......

You will need it

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Good morning all

See you there

Don't forget your driving licences

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Well for those who know what I'm on about, yes I got home OK. For those who don't, well it's like this. A nice man in a tow truck had to pull my car off the track. Engine had had enough and wouldn't play anymore. The AA were called and found a loose connection on my ECU plug. All's well now.

I have a short DVD of our exploits if anyone would like a copy.

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wendyg said:

What's happening with Ian the photographer?

Ian is going to meet us at Shafto's on 30th Sept.

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docevi1 said:

Bob if you have a small video you want to host wing it over

It's DVD format so I'll just bring some copies to Shafto's. There were many people taking photos and videos so I'm sure some will turn up soon. Will you be OK to meet us on 30th?

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Thanks for the early tasters Ian, this group get awfully impatient for picture.

Is that daylight I see under Ian's Noble wheel?

....and I see the Ginetta is in it's usual sideways position!

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docevi1 said:

How come in the back of minimax's shot there are mini's/caterfields? I thought you had the day to yourself...

We had some freeloaders. I knew it was happening, people learning that 'if you say NEPH you get 10% off' but I wasn't bothered, I'd have done the same thing. We would never have got our own group with the number of cars we had so they helped in a way.

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RICHARDL said:

Anyone know when the next one at Croft is?

Probably this time next year. We do have several road runs though. The next run is the 'Lakes Invasion' in October and you're more than welcome to join us.

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daydreamer said:

Tom, how's it going getting those silencers off . Mind you, they do add to the character of the car a little

Yes didn't they

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Ian, Any pics of the blue Ginetta. I was sharing the driving with one of my mechanics and it would be good to get him something to remember the day by.

Ian is trying to recoup his costs so I would like people to take him up on his offer of a photo CD of the day. If you can't get to the Shafto's meet I will be able to sort something for you.

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Finally, not got any of Froggie's spins on camera,

My son was videoing the 'Oh shit no brakes' bit. It shows Froggie going for the corner at a rate of knots and then there's a very loud sound of wheel squeal as the video sweeps around to try to capture the moment. Unfortunately Froggie was stationary before the camera picks him up again but from the sound track there's no doubt Froggie was doing pirouettes.