Brands Hatch, 24th July TVRCC

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Just got my booking form back, Who's out to play.

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Just looked at your profile Dave, i see you had a Sunbeam with a Holbay engine, my first car was a Sunbeam Rapier H120. At the time i thought it was the fastest thing on four wheels, mind you it was 1980

Hope some of the Northern Trackers come down.....

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t40ora said:

Andy,

You're a gent. I'll keep in touch as if I can make the 24th (will need to decide definitely by Monday) I'll take you up on the offer a your spare lid. Medium'd fine - that's me, Mr Average!

Could I take my Son as a passenger? As I said, totally naive about these things. If I could, does the same age restriction apply - i.e. 16? Or is it best to check directly with Brands?

Certainly hope that I can make it as I'm getting a bit fired up and don't want to have to wait until a later meet. BTW, what should I expect in terms of wear'n'tear? My Tam will have just had it's 6k service the week before so tyres and brakes are new. Will I need new ones afterwards!!

Lee 16 is the minimum age, You will not get through a set of tyres and breaks. Why not ring Mannings and see if you can get your insurance transfered over to them.

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richb said:

Guillotine said:

Helmets, the TVRCC doesn't rent them. You'll have buy and make sure they are typeA/ or B so you can access all tracks/meets with it.
I can loan you a lid tho if required. I have a couple of Spare mediums (as its your first day cheers andy

Andy, quick question... I have asked the office for forms or whatever and I'm tempted to sign up for this one! What's the exact position on helmets? I have a helmet that I used at Bedford Autodrome but it's old (I know the arguments about getting a new one) thing is I don't do enought track days to make it worthwhile. This one dates back to when I raced an MGA in the 70's! Will it be acceptable, or can I borrow one? Cheers Rich...

I have never ever been asked as to what spec my lid is.

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Lee iv'e got a large helmet as well but you for sure aint touching mine.

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t40ora said:

Hi Andy,

I've booked the 24th through the club office today, so I'll def take you up on your offer to borrow a helmet if it's still OK.

Complete newbie to this (my objectives are to firstly NOT wipe out in any way, and secondly to LEARN!) so any advice/info gratefully received.

Although I guess the drivers pack will give me lots of necessary info (don't even know what time I need to be there, or how long it goes on for!)

BTW Gone for Mannings Insurance, so full track day cover etc. Just have to enjoy it so that I go on more than one this year!

Get there for 7.30am, cuppa coffee,chat etc. you will love it, the only down side is track days are highly addictive and safe

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t40ora said:

Cheers Guys.

Been offline for a couple of days, so sorry I didn't reply earlier.

Lee dont forget to bring the esstential track day tool kit with you.

1/ Oil
2/ Funnell for getting oil in car (i use the wifes pirex jug out of the kitchen )
3/ Brake Fliud
4/ Wooden Spoon (checking water)
5/ Torque Wrench (Other people have them)
6/ Window Cleaner
7/ Long strap with eyes (Just in case you need a pull)
8/ Tyre pressure gauge (allow 5psi for expansion)
9/ Tyre inflater
10/ fuses

You will also require by the organisers a long sleeved top and your driving licence.

See you on the day..

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Looks like good weather for Monday Chaps and Chapettes.

Are there garages on offer for the early birds?

Maybe Andy could answer that...

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richb said:

Presumably no one minds sharing? Rich...

Only if you dont own a Harley and dont wear studed leather hot pants inside out

Otherwise no problem

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Mr Jenks said:

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richb said:

Presumably no one minds sharing? Rich...

Only if you dont own a Harley and dont wear studed leather hot pants inside out

Otherwise no problem

Looks like I get a garage to myself then

The garages are all doubles btw.

Doubles Oh that will make all the differnce then

I will look out for you in your leather hot pants. Can you make it easier for me to spot you and wear a carnation in your bra strap

Looks like a good day... Just dont get up my arse on track

Edited by yi8tvr on Thursday 20th July 19:36

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Mr Jenks said:

richb said:

Oi stop it, else I'll begin to wonder what I've let myself in for!

Your so fickle aren't you, just two pages back you wanted my helmet as well

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Weathers looking like 30c on monday so watch them road tyres. Saw a GT3 on wednesday at silverstone with the whole side caved in. The tyres in that heat will go off very quickly indeed.