Autosolo 7th August - Rotherham
Discussion
If anyone fancies an Autosolo but was put off by having to travel to darkest Lancashire to find one...
http://www.rotherhammotorclub.org.uk/index.php/SMW...
Hopefully it'll be a sucess for them - I've really enjoyed having a go at these this year but they've all been at least an hours drive away so far. Will be nice if they take off on this side of the Pennines too!
If you've not tried one an Autosolo is a timed run around a track marked with cones, usually in a big carpark. Generally 1st gear only, no special requirements on car or driver, no mods or licenses required - just a test of skill against the clock. A lot more exciting to do than it sounds too.
http://www.rotherhammotorclub.org.uk/index.php/SMW...
Hopefully it'll be a sucess for them - I've really enjoyed having a go at these this year but they've all been at least an hours drive away so far. Will be nice if they take off on this side of the Pennines too!
If you've not tried one an Autosolo is a timed run around a track marked with cones, usually in a big carpark. Generally 1st gear only, no special requirements on car or driver, no mods or licenses required - just a test of skill against the clock. A lot more exciting to do than it sounds too.
Thanks for this notice Steve
I prefer the autotests on grass for a bit more fun and less "wear & tear" on the car
I will be doing the next one for Ilkley & District Motor Club near Crossgates Leeds on the 17th August
Just hoping I can use my sons Clio 1.2 and don't have to do in the S Type Jag Auto like last year
Cheers
Trickie
I prefer the autotests on grass for a bit more fun and less "wear & tear" on the car
I will be doing the next one for Ilkley & District Motor Club near Crossgates Leeds on the 17th August
Just hoping I can use my sons Clio 1.2 and don't have to do in the S Type Jag Auto like last year
Cheers
Trickie
Trickie Dickie said:
Thanks for this notice Steve
I prefer the autotests on grass for a bit more fun and less "wear & tear" on the car
Sort of see where you're coming from re wear and tear in terms of drive shafts I guess, but it'd have to be a guaranteed super smooth dry field before I'd even consider doing one on grass in my Smart I prefer the autotests on grass for a bit more fun and less "wear & tear" on the car
I've done a few different venues now and they seem fairly benign to me. I don't think car parks are as grippy as tracks. Autosolos are all forward events too, no reverse moves or stop/starts.
Edited by moribund on Wednesday 27th July 17:55
The regs are at the bottom of the page. Direct link here: http://www.rotherhammotorclub.org.uk/data/_uploade...
It's being held at the South Yorkshire Transport Museum, S65 3SH.
Programme in the regs says:
Scrutineering opens at 08.15
Signing on opens at 08.15. Leave time to walk the first test.
Drivers’ briefing 09.45. Note: Any competitor not signed on by 09.30 will not be allowed
to enter.
First car starts at 10.00.
Event will finish approx 16.00.
Entry fee £15, need to be a member of an invited club but that won't cost much - just get in touch with them if interested.
Just for clarity - I'm nothing to do with the club, just hoping to compete (not that I'll be competitive!)
It's being held at the South Yorkshire Transport Museum, S65 3SH.
Programme in the regs says:
Scrutineering opens at 08.15
Signing on opens at 08.15. Leave time to walk the first test.
Drivers’ briefing 09.45. Note: Any competitor not signed on by 09.30 will not be allowed
to enter.
First car starts at 10.00.
Event will finish approx 16.00.
Entry fee £15, need to be a member of an invited club but that won't cost much - just get in touch with them if interested.
Just for clarity - I'm nothing to do with the club, just hoping to compete (not that I'll be competitive!)
PhillipM said:
My car has a 2.2 turn steering rack and no PAS, autosolo is definately not going to suit it without resorting to steroids!
That's half the fun!!!!!If I can do a grass autotests in an S Type 2.5L AUTOMATIC Jag (and still win an award!!!)
then anything apart from a Juggernaut is better, and possible and fun!!!!!
Trickie
Trickie Dickie said:
That's half the fun!!!!!
If I can do a grass autotests in an S Type 2.5L AUTOMATIC Jag (and still win an award!!!)
then anything apart from a Juggernaut is better, and possible and fun!!!!!
Trickie
Grass + lazy 2.5L engine + PAS.If I can do a grass autotests in an S Type 2.5L AUTOMATIC Jag (and still win an award!!!)
then anything apart from a Juggernaut is better, and possible and fun!!!!!
Trickie
vs
Concrete + knackered 1.4 on decidedly delicate gearbox + light flywheel + grabby kevlar clutch + turning circle of a ship + 2.2 rack with no pas.
Think your might still have been a bit easier than mine
I went along to watch today and there's no way I've got around in mine even with generous use of the handbrake without doing several shunts.
Watched for an hour and headed to the bikini car wash instead
Edited by PhillipM on Sunday 7th August 17:05
PhillipM said:
Grass + lazy 2.5L engine + PAS.
vs
Concrete + knackered 1.4 on decidedly delicate gearbox + light flywheel + grabby kevlar clutch + turning circle of a ship + 2.2 rack with no pas.
Think your might still have been a bit easier than mine
I went along to watch today and there's no way I've got around in mine even with generous use of the handbrake without doing several shunts.
Watched for an hour and headed to the bikini car wash instead
Come and watch the grass autotest on 17th and see what you thinkvs
Concrete + knackered 1.4 on decidedly delicate gearbox + light flywheel + grabby kevlar clutch + turning circle of a ship + 2.2 rack with no pas.
Think your might still have been a bit easier than mine
I went along to watch today and there's no way I've got around in mine even with generous use of the handbrake without doing several shunts.
Watched for an hour and headed to the bikini car wash instead
Edited by PhillipM on Sunday 7th August 17:05
I will post up more details asap
Cheers
Trickie
Hi Phil, a few people came to watch - I think I spotted you, should have come over and said hi, sorry
Today ended up not being a great example of an Autosolo as it was far too complicated and tight for everyone - most people got lost at least once and most were using reverse a couple a times per test. I had 2 "wrong tests" out of 9 runs and used reverse on all except 1, and sill came half way up the order.
It was Rotherhams' first go at one of these and the course designer still had his Autotest head on, a solo should be much simpler and flow much more, kind of like a 1st gear sprint event.
They're keen to have anther go though and and have a much better idea now of what to do. It was a good day out despite the course, they're a friendly bunch and up for a laugh!
Today ended up not being a great example of an Autosolo as it was far too complicated and tight for everyone - most people got lost at least once and most were using reverse a couple a times per test. I had 2 "wrong tests" out of 9 runs and used reverse on all except 1, and sill came half way up the order.
It was Rotherhams' first go at one of these and the course designer still had his Autotest head on, a solo should be much simpler and flow much more, kind of like a 1st gear sprint event.
They're keen to have anther go though and and have a much better idea now of what to do. It was a good day out despite the course, they're a friendly bunch and up for a laugh!
I didn't think the course was too bad tbh, everyone looked like they were enjoying the challenge anyway, even if it was a touch tight for some.
You need a class for non-road legal cars, would have soon got around it with the 2wd buggy
Although, given my memory for courses, I might have ended up in Asda....
I might run the 306 in one and just see how it goes perhaps, but I think it would struggle without me at least fitting PAS, so I could steer and use the handbrake at the same time. (One handed steering is a good way to break your wrist in my 306 as it's set-up currently.)
A grass event might convince me there as the steering will be lighter and I'm already on my 3rd gearbox as it is
Surprised with the nice variety of cars on show too, I spent 15 minutes just wandering around them whilst the course was being changed
Where's the next one?
You need a class for non-road legal cars, would have soon got around it with the 2wd buggy
Although, given my memory for courses, I might have ended up in Asda....
I might run the 306 in one and just see how it goes perhaps, but I think it would struggle without me at least fitting PAS, so I could steer and use the handbrake at the same time. (One handed steering is a good way to break your wrist in my 306 as it's set-up currently.)
A grass event might convince me there as the steering will be lighter and I'm already on my 3rd gearbox as it is
Surprised with the nice variety of cars on show too, I spent 15 minutes just wandering around them whilst the course was being changed
Where's the next one?
Edited by PhillipM on Sunday 7th August 20:32
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