brighton speed trials

[smhmotorsport]

does anyone know when or if its on again this year? if so is there a PH meet anywhere? nice and close for me but cant find any info....

[rev-erend]

Yes - it's always on .. every year since 1905.. with the odd break for war etc.

Early to Mid September - second Sunday of Sept rings a bell.

Sure there will be plenty of PH interest - it's got pertol in it.

[fozzi]

www.brightonandhovemotorclub.co.uk/frosts.htm

[The Wiz]

Make a weekend of it ... following day is the Rockers Ride to the Coast. Starts at the Ace and ends Maderia Drive. Last year there were thousands of bikes. Great day.

Edited by The Wiz on Thursday 27th July 14:01

[NotNormal]

Always second Saturday in September so this year is the 9th

Cant wait

[craigw]

is it a drag race? over what distance ?

[Blipi]

Hmmm. I might see about seeing folks in the South so I can check this out!

[NotNormal]

The event is now a 1/4 mile drag race set up on Brighton's coast road Madeira Drive.

Back in the beginning it started off at a 1/2 mile drag but after a few too many fatal accidents and the fact cars are getting faster the distance was reduced. Anyway for the past couple of years the quickest cars and bikes are still crossing the line at 160 plus mph figures and running 8-9 second passes . Seriously impressive for what is essentially a 30mph normal road and all pretty relaxed surroundings.

Its free to watch from the top promenade level but for a tenner you can get on the next tier down and also wander about the pits etc which in my view is WELL WORTH IT.

I'm sure if you google about on the web you'll find more info if required.

[ettore]

..as it`s been going since 1905 I think the correct term is a sprint rather than a drag!

Anyway, top day out with a really broad spread of competing cars.

[The Hood]

NotNormal said:

The event is now a 1/4 mile drag race set up on Brighton's coast road Madeira Drive.

crossing the line at 160 plus mph figures and running 8-9 second passes . Seriously impressive for what is essentially a 30mph normal road and all pretty relaxed surroundings.

Especially impressive seeing as there are barriers along the stretch of road making chicanes (sp) all the way along.
Glyn.

[smhmotorsport]

cool, went to the bike meet last year, not to see the Tuttles either!

[NotNormal]

The Hood said:

Especially impressive seeing as there are barriers along the stretch of road making chicanes (sp) all the way along.
Glyn.

Like it

Good job they didn't make those things permenant though so events like this can continue

[MrChristian]

i think this date is the European Finals at Santa Pod plus the Willhire 24 hr Britcar meet at Silverstone!

[71RS]

I forsee an early morning run down the A283 (then through the tunnel on the A27!)....

[danhay]

I'll be there in the Vitesse - Car number 35.

Please feel welcome to come and say hello.

[edt]

Some pics from 2003

http://tvrbliss.co.uk/brighton_2003.h

Ed

[CHEVY-STU]

Wicked, I'm working in brighton that night, may have to go down early and catch it.

[Brett928S2]

Hi

Just for information...this so called speed meet is fixed

I tried to enter as my Nitrous Porsche would have beaten around 95% of the cars from last year...going by published times....

They put up so many ridiculous obstacles.....like RAC/MSA rules which would apply to ME but not to other competitors... etc...

My personal opinion of them in unprintable....

Anyone with a high performance car thinking of entering.....dont waste your time...

All the best Brett

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[slinky]

Are you 100% certain that the MSA rules would apply to you and not other racers?

slinky

[Brett928S2]

slinky said:

Are you 100% certain that the MSA rules would apply to you and not other racers?

slinky

Hi

YES

Look back up thread for proof....has that Vitesse got "A FULL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM" has it got "SEALED BULKHEADS" ......ETC ETC....

Apperently..."I" needed them to enter.....need I say more....

The fact my car can run a 1.7 ... 0 to 60 feet........... it can run a 4.1 ..0 to 60 mph..

These facts are just coincidence I imagine lol

All the best Brett

Edited by Brett928S2 on Saturday 2nd September 00:15