Ring weather in September?

[Mikey-S]

Hi guys, I'm off to the ring again this year but I'm unable to go at my preferred time of the year, I usually go around May - July. The only time I can make it is the first weekend in September... but I'm unsure what the weather will be like at that time of year? Obviously the weather at the ring is always a gamble, but should I avoid a washout and not bother this year or am I worrying about nothing?

[fergus]

Mikey-S said:

Hi guys, I'm off to the ring again this year but I'm unable to go at my preferred time of the year, I usually go around May - July. The only time I can make it is the first weekend in September... but I'm unsure what the weather will be like at that time of year? Obviously the weather at the ring is always a gamble, but should I avoid a washout and not bother this year or am I worrying about nothing?

If we have a good summer, you could have more chance of a succesful trip. However, unless you're a local and don't need to drive in the rain on the circuit, the rain isn't the end of a trip. Just back right off and focus on being smooth, rather than trying to go quickly. You'll be amazed how much more feedback you get, and how quickly you can end up going (and not "into the barriers" as I suspect someone may quote me on!!! )

It may sound stupid, but if you get out there and don't want to take the car on the circuit, you can hire a mountain bike and explore some of the excellent trails in the area if you're into that sort of thing?

[Mikey-S]

I suppose you're right, but if it rains whenever I've been, the first thing I do is get off the track and have a look at the illuminated circuit and surprise surprise all you see is crash after crash. The most I saw once was 7 crashes within around 10 minutes, so me driving carefully won't necessarily stop some other muppet wrecking my pride and joy.

[DiscoColin]

Mikey-S said:

I suppose you're right, but if it rains whenever I've been, the first thing I do is get off the track and have a look at the illuminated circuit and surprise surprise all you see is crash after crash. The most I saw once was 7 crashes within around 10 minutes, so me driving carefully won't necessarily stop some other muppet wrecking my pride and joy.

All true, but that said I am not sure I have ever seen a multi-car incident at the side of a wet track amongst the large number of accident sites I have passed. Loads in the dry though... Most common wet incidents seem to be running out of grip half way around corners or too much power on the way out in my experience.