Brighton Speed Trials

[danhay]

The Frosts National Speed Trials in Brighton is to be held on Saturday 8th September. This is the world's oldest (still running) motor race and is a 1/4 mile sprint event.

Entry list is available here: http://www.brightonandhovemotorclub.co.uk/aboutus....

It's free to watch from the top road, or for £10 you can wander the pits and get very close to the cars as they perform 'tyre warming' in the staging area.

I will be competing (Car 46) along with some other PHers.

All welcome.

[Viper]

one of our PH'ers has entered a black viper, they used a blue one last year

[barcrawler]

M-I-L has a place down by the Mariner so will be there for this one!!

[danhay]

Viper said:

one of our PH'ers has entered a black viper, they used a blue one last year

There was a Black Viper at the club last night, so I think I know who you mean. Ran a 911 last year???

[Viper]

danhay said:

Viper said:

one of our PH'ers has entered a black viper, they used a blue one last year

There was a Black Viper at the club last night, so I think I know who you mean. Ran a 911 last year???

different people, my friends have never owned/raced a Porsche,
i meant a blue viper for last years event

Edited by Viper on Thursday 2nd August 22:18

[EdT]

we'll be watching again this year.. always a great day if you likes your cars & bikes!
Ed

[gumballer]

cool, i forget every year, thanks for the reminder, now just need to remember for a few weeks

[FUBAR]

Yet another year goes by when I havent got round to entering.

Next year, promise

[Rochester TVR]

Id be tempted to enter my Sagaris into this...

Any idea how much it is to enter?

Is it just for fun or is there actually a leader board type things with prizes? (cuddly toys?)

How many runs to you get?

The only thing that would put me off is the strain and stresses that ill be putting the car under...

[FUBAR]

Too late for this year Lee. Entries have to be in a couple of month's before hand and you have to joing the Brighton & Hove Motor Club to enter iirc http://www.brightonandhovemotorclub.co.uk/aboutus....

I did the event many years back, so a little rusty, but from memory you get a practise run and 2 proper runs. All properly timed and with a leaderboard. You'd probably be put in the novice class which runs a handicap system. Im not sure what cuddly toys are on offer but at least the class winner gets a trophy

I wouldnt worry about strains and stresses on your car, I would say that sprinting would be the most mechanically sympathetic form of motorsport. No worse than 3 'traffic lights' starts.

Its a great event to be part of. Some fantastic machinery to be seen/heard and most competitors seem friendly.

Do it

[ncs]

FUBAR said:

Yet another year goes by when I havent got round to entering.

Next year, promise

Usual spot for breakfast Nick?

I'll be in touch soon if thats ok?

Nick

[FUBAR]

I wasnt going to mention you lot Nick for fear of a telling off

Yeah, no worries, I'll let the cafe know as soon as you confirm numbers etc. I hope to join you but Im away with the Surrey lot in France the weekend before and not sure yet if SWMBO will let me out to play two weekends on the trot

[Rochester TVR]

Thanks for the info FUBAR. Maybe next year then.

[FUBAR]

I need a racing 'buddy' to keep me on track for next year's run, otherwise yet another year will go by without me sorting myself out.

Anyone else for next year?

Ted? Garlick? How about some sponsorship?

[Balmoral Green]

I see my BDC chum is running his Turbo RT again, as he does every year. It's quite a sight with its rear wheels smoking on launch

Edited by Balmoral Green on Friday 10th August 16:04

[rev-erend]

HAve to try and make that one..

[Jont999]

I'm heading down this year, but I can't find when it starts and finishes. Does anyone know what they are?

[NotNormal]

Definately worth the effort to get down, seeing some of these cars and bikes running silly times (even dipping into the 8sec 1/4's) on what is essentially a 30mph road is very impressive indeed.

Starts at about 10am and finishes (dependant on the day going to plan) about 5:30 ish. All on Madeira drive (road along sea front next to the pier) so you can't miss it. Its free to watch from the very top road or £10 to watch from the middle tier and also allows you to walk round the pits so its well worth paying the dosh.

Word of warning though, the traffic wardens are out in force on that day placing tickets on any cars that are parked in the wrong places and also the local BIB normally have the speed gun out on the A27 just by the Brighton gates catching people on the way home so please bear both of these in mind.

Does get very busy indeed (weather dependant) so best get down before the start and make a day of it.

[danhay]

I am membership secretary for the Brighton and Hove Motor Club, and a competitor in this event.

If anyone would like to take part next year, please get in touch. Here's a breakdown of the likely cost...

MSA competition license: £40
BHMC membership: £20
Approved helmet: From £60
Approved race suit: From £100
Entry Fee: £100

Aside from the entry fee, most of these expenses will also give you entry to other motorsport events, including the Goodwood Sprint also organised by the BHMC.

[cinqster]

Jont999 said:

I'm heading down this year, but I can't find when it starts and finishes. Does anyone know what they are?

It's on Madiera Drive on Brighton seafront.