RAF Wattisham...anyone going to the drag race?
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Has anyone signed up for the fightingtorque event at RAF Wattisham this Sunday. I think it is just a head to head type drag race. I wondered who, if anyone had signed up to it, the TVR boys will be there i believe. I hope some of the more powerful porsches are going or we will never hear the end of it!
Edited by welshnobby on Wednesday 8th August 13:12
Yes some are; check out http://fightingtorque.org quite a list of cars attending so should be good to view all the horsepower!
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=boH0B7Dn3xc
Just meant to add this link that was send to me in preparation, OH DEAR!!!!
Just meant to add this link that was send to me in preparation, OH DEAR!!!!
Guys, a big thumbs up to you lot for entering - the only performance marque not to be represented is Ferrari - which says something I guess.
Not sure if you read on the Cerbera forum but Chris Harris is arriving at lunchtime in a Lambo LP640 roadster (the press demonstrator in yellow) to represent Autocar. He's looking to take on the fastest cars of the morning, so it wouldn't surprise me if the 600hp 996 turbo ends up taking it on.
The highlight of the day for me is the first race - I'm against Phil in his 996 GT3 RS. The recorded 0-150 times for both cars are within a second of eachother so it should be very close!!! See you all there on Sunday - I'll be on the gate to say hello to you all when you arrive!!!!
Not sure if you read on the Cerbera forum but Chris Harris is arriving at lunchtime in a Lambo LP640 roadster (the press demonstrator in yellow) to represent Autocar. He's looking to take on the fastest cars of the morning, so it wouldn't surprise me if the 600hp 996 turbo ends up taking it on.
The highlight of the day for me is the first race - I'm against Phil in his 996 GT3 RS. The recorded 0-150 times for both cars are within a second of eachother so it should be very close!!! See you all there on Sunday - I'll be on the gate to say hello to you all when you arrive!!!!
Edited by longbow on Wednesday 8th August 17:42
longbow said:
Not sure if you read on the Cerbera forum but Chris Harris is arriving at lunchtime in a Lambo LP640 roadster (the press demonstrator in yellow) to represent Autocar. He's looking to take on the fastest cars of the morning, so it wouldn't surprise me if the 600hp 996 turbo ends up taking it on.
Oh I suspect Phatgixer in the Pink beast will be wanting some too...Edited by housemaster on Wednesday 8th August 18:51
Hi Longbow, I'll be there nice and early as I dont want to miss the first race against you.
It should be a very special day and bring back loads of memories as this is how pistonheads got started all those years ago with all those cerbies ganging up on the opposition the only thing nowdays is that I am the opposition.
Is it going to be filmed.
pocty
It should be a very special day and bring back loads of memories as this is how pistonheads got started all those years ago with all those cerbies ganging up on the opposition the only thing nowdays is that I am the opposition.
Is it going to be filmed.
pocty
Hi Longbow, i think pete spoke to you, thanks for sorting those passes. I'm visiting friends who live around 65miles away so trying to persuade them that Sunday would be well spent at a drag race. My wife isn't biting at the moment but i will be taking my 996 gt2 in the hope i can change her mind. Would there be any chance of a run if i do make it? Is there much run out after the 3/4mile run as the ceramics don't appreciate being stood on from high speed when cold, a gentle run down through the gears would be much kinder if there is the space. Anyway congratulations on organising this event i imagine getting the MOD on side must have been a paperwork nightmare.
WN
WN
Hey! Yes, Pete called me today but he still hasn't sent me your VRN details - can you email them to me so I can get your passes sorted??
If you are coming for the day as oppose to popping in, then I'm sure Colin would squeeze you in last minute - again let me know what your plans are so I can put you in touch with him if need be. If you're just popping in for an hour or so I doubt he'd let you run TBH. We don't have a GT2 running, so would be warmly welcomed though if you want to enter officially.
Guys, the race lists for the first three sessions are now online at the FT site - so you can see who you are racing in the morning - enjoy!!!
If you are coming for the day as oppose to popping in, then I'm sure Colin would squeeze you in last minute - again let me know what your plans are so I can put you in touch with him if need be. If you're just popping in for an hour or so I doubt he'd let you run TBH. We don't have a GT2 running, so would be warmly welcomed though if you want to enter officially.
Guys, the race lists for the first three sessions are now online at the FT site - so you can see who you are racing in the morning - enjoy!!!
Edited by longbow on Wednesday 8th August 23:10
I'll PM the details to you Windsor. How many runs will there be if i book and what time does it start? Is there a heavy braking zone after the 3/4mile run or is there plenty of space to run out throught the gears so not having to stand on the anchors, i'll need to protect the wedgewoods? Also waht time does the event start/finish.
Ta
Ta
Hey again. Right, if you want to do the full monty, you should get around 5 races in at least over the day. You'll need to be through the gates at Wattisham by 9am, and racing starts at 10:15. There is an hour lunch break, and then racing continues until 5pm, then we present the results. If you want to do this, give Colin Jebson a call - you can get his number on the Javelin Trackdays website under 'contact us'.
However, if you want to just pop in for an hour or so I should be able to get you a run or two, as you are a friend of a friend of the Commanding Officer
Either way, look forward to seeing you on Sunday. When Pete said he had a friend with a Porsche who wanted to come along I was expecting more Boxster than GT2!!!
P.s. braking is more than ample, and all safety aspects are covered!!
However, if you want to just pop in for an hour or so I should be able to get you a run or two, as you are a friend of a friend of the Commanding Officer
Either way, look forward to seeing you on Sunday. When Pete said he had a friend with a Porsche who wanted to come along I was expecting more Boxster than GT2!!!
P.s. braking is more than ample, and all safety aspects are covered!!
longbow said:
Hey again. Right, if you want to do the full monty, you should get around 5 races in at least over the day. You'll need to be through the gates at Wattisham by 9am, and racing starts at 10:15. There is an hour lunch break, and then racing continues until 5pm, then we present the results. If you want to do this, give Colin Jebson a call - you can get his number on the Javelin Trackdays website under 'contact us'.
However, if you want to just pop in for an hour or so I should be able to get you a run or two, as you are a friend of a friend of the Commanding Officer
Either way, look forward to seeing you on Sunday. When Pete said he had a friend with a Porsche who wanted to come along I was expecting more Boxster than GT2!!!
P.s. braking is more than ample, and all safety aspects are covered!!
I think that i'm going to be pushing my luck with the mrs to do the whole day. I'll probably only get the green card for an hour or two to spectate. If i could get a run that would be a bonus but i won't be expecting anything. Thanks again for this. However, if you want to just pop in for an hour or so I should be able to get you a run or two, as you are a friend of a friend of the Commanding Officer
Either way, look forward to seeing you on Sunday. When Pete said he had a friend with a Porsche who wanted to come along I was expecting more Boxster than GT2!!!
P.s. braking is more than ample, and all safety aspects are covered!!
WN
btw you have a pm
Longbow - Thanks again for organizing this! Just got my carbon/ceramic clutch fitted yesterday, and although it's a real f'ing pain in the arse to drive, I think I should show pretty well.
Can't wait, and see you all Sunday. If anyone is driving from London, let me know and I'll go up with you.
Rgds
Can't wait, and see you all Sunday. If anyone is driving from London, let me know and I'll go up with you.
Rgds
Guys, does either of you have a spare seat? A good friend of mine (Army Pilot) is having a night out in the City and thinks he's going to struggle to make it back on time - I'm sure he'd be over the moon to get a ride with one of you. He's a cool guy - not sure if you remember, but the pilot that got busted for delivering a Domino's pizza to his girlfriend using an Army chopper!!
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