Potential Vmax venue

[burriana]

If it's flat that would be an advantage too, which might compensate for Brunters' greater length but slight uphill first section.

[markbe]

anniesdad said:

Is The Marham track surface more forgiving than at Brunters as well? If so, I can't see a downside really.

How about;; It's in the middle of nowhere.With 'ers everywhere.!!##!!

Mark

Edited by markbe on Friday 22 December 17:06

[nastywej]

As per Tony's comments, an excellent venue Craig, had a great time there in the summer.

Much harder than Bruntingthorpe on the brakes & tyres though if the same layout is used, also quite a few stone chips that day but then the track work would be a little more staggered with V MAX...the usual 2 @ a time etc?

Some excellent fast right-handers, perhaps they could trap door some of the tighter chicanes to ease the brake + tyre wear etc.

You might want to mail/ph crikeymikey from Lambo owners club think he arranged the day etc.

No noise limits either! ... Some thing about "its an airbase" !

[NSXKeith]

wow, 2 pages already!

Thanks for the replies. As mentioned, there is quite a fast run on to the runway (depending on the car it could be as much as 100mph) and to answer one of the questions the runway does have a slight incline but I can run in both directions and it is as smooth as a billiard table.

Nice to hear from a couple of you who came to the track day in Sept but I would run this event on a seperate day and would be purely for Vmaxing.

I have staged a Ferrari Vmax event (4 weeks after the trackday) and they really enjoyed it. There was a hefty wind but the Enzo managed to crack 200mph (with a very lucky me in it )

Craig, I have no problem with you coming to recce the sight - a weekend would be better so I could show you the full surface. I will have to have a look at the calander to get an idea of dates - Our track day will probably be 14/15 April (stay tuned for formal confirmation) so I'm guessing some time in the summer.

How much did Brunters charge? and what do you normally pay per person. As you may already know, all my track day proceeds go to charity and significantly help to maintain good public relations. Is this potentially the only runway left without noise restrictions? I heard Elvington has some now, don't know how true that is.

Cheers

Keith

[trackdemon]

This sounds like a good option for a slightly different type of VMAX - bring back some of the loud cars and put some emphasis on the 'trackday' side of things to encourage folks to have fun on the way back?

Anyway, with the number of days available at Brunters seemingly dwindling perhaps this could be added to the VMAX calendar rather than being instead of Brunters?

FWIW, would be a great fun drive to the venue too by the look of it!!

[rods]

trackdemon said:

This sounds like a good option for a slightly different type of VMAX - bring back some of the loud cars and put some emphasis on the 'trackday' side of things to encourage folks to have fun on the way back?

Anyway, with the number of days available at Brunters seemingly dwindling perhaps this could be added to the VMAX calendar rather than being instead of Brunters?

FWIW, would be a great fun drive to the venue too by the look of it!!

Totally agree with Steve,a different style of vmax,with an interesting route there and back.

[Hobzy]

It was a great day at the charity track day and a nice layout. You're right about the fast entry to the runway too - even I managed 90 odd onto it. Couldn't get over 140 though before the bend - trouble with having a car shaped like a brick and only 225 ponies

[NSXKeith]

Glad you enjoyed it mate.

A Vmax event here wouldn't have that corner 3/4 of the way down the runway - I would use the full length of it and go the other way (slightly down hill)

[burriana]

[quote=NSXKeith - I would use the full length of it and go the other way (slightly down hill)[/quote]

...aaand brake ... brake .... I SAID BRAAAAAKE!

[Hobzy]

Oh, but all that rubber laid down by the tornadoes didn't half help grip on the exit Still probably wouldn't get past 145. Took me most of the newbury bypass to get it the final 5 mph to 147 lol. Still, tis only a 1.6...

[tony_666]

Craig / Keith, as this is most likely going to be oversubscribed, can I put my name down on the list now!!!!

[Hughesie II]

tony_666 said:

Craig / Keith, as this is most likely going to be oversubscribed, can I put my name down on the list now!!!!

Bagsy Passenger this time - remember its tight security here Chillipooh

[bluesatin]

Me too please- can use the ultima again!

[madrod]

[quote=NSXKeith]
May be good for more than Vmax.
With Brunters out, this & Woodbridge are about it. Im interested in testing this run-way as it appears fast. Was that a Datron reading on the Enzo, if so you may have answered my prayers.

[craigw]

I will be seeing keith early in the new year!

[joelism]

I'd be interested in that venue for a vmax event in 2007. I expect the date would need to be late spring or summer to have a reasonable chance of a dry surface But the viper and I would be keen for even a 1 mile event

[JamieBeeston]

Hughesie II said:

tony_666 said:

Craig / Keith, as this is most likely going to be oversubscribed, can I put my name down on the list now!!!!

Bagsy Passenger this time - remember its tight security here Chillipooh

Suck up

[Uncle Bulgaria]

Hope this runway is ok, its a real shame that some cars are unable to come at the moment due to noise. I think we all miss out when these beasts are not allowed.

Keeping my fingers crossed.

[cho]

where's Marham? And can i come? I mean, I'd like to attend as well!!!

Cho

[spokey]

I'm interested too ... even if all I have is a 520i.