Marham Track Day 17-18th September

Post 400423 by The Flying Moose on 2011-08-01 21:41:05

The time of year has once again arrived where the Marham track day is upon us. It provides an excellent opporunity for amateurs to have a go at track racing. Best of all if I remember correctly it is well under £100 to enter all day... around £60 if I remember correctly. If anyone is intersted more information can be found here: http://www.marhamtrackday.co.uk/ The only unfortunate case is no spectators are allowed due to insurance, however this can be overcome if you are attending as an "assistant" ;) I will be there as its on my doorstep. Anyone else interested?

Post 400447 by t5_monkey on 2011-08-01 23:00:31

yeah I used to serve at Marham Airbase, would be good to drop by for old times sake.

Post 400450 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-08-01 23:04:37

Remember to take harry black maskers to cover your headlights - I forgot on my first few laps & chipped the projectors. I will think about it - but having done a proper track at Cadwell - airfield tracks are a bit 2 dimensional. I will let you know soon

Post 400456 by The Flying Moose on 2011-08-01 23:11:54

[quote=Wobbly Dave;400450]Remember to take harry black maskers to cover your headlights - I forgot on my first few laps & chipped the projectors. I will think about it - but having done a proper track at Cadwell - airfield tracks are a bit 2 dimensional. I will let you know soon[/quote] I guess your right, I have never run on a "proper" track, I am too worried about the other drivers. At least with an airfield however there is plenty of flat run off and if you do overthrow the track you are not going to cause any real damage.

Post 400457 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-08-01 23:13:42

I am not knocking it - for track day newbies it is ideal as is Bruntingthorpe. If anyone has not done a track day before this is an ideal place to start. I will come if there is sufficient Volvo based interest.

Post 400458 by The Flying Moose on 2011-08-01 23:16:17

It would certainly be good to get a decent Volvo turnout. Last year I was working and popped down in the Van to watch, over 10 cars from the Saab turbo club turned up and raced. Would certainly make a change to see a group of Volvo's showing up the Subaru's and Evo's... although not in the corners of course!!!

Post 400459 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-08-01 23:19:06

I dunno - I was able to compete well with most things at Cadwell - M3 & skylines alike. The evo's there were quite a bit modified so i was not quite in the same league. However the C70 is running spot on now and with the quaiffe diff - she ain't slow in the corners.

Post 400464 by cherry1809 on 2011-08-01 23:37:24

I need to move. Everything's miles away apart from coombe :(

Post 400472 by The Flying Moose on 2011-08-01 23:44:08

[quote=cherry1809;400464]I need to move. Everything's miles away apart from coombe :([/quote] You say that but Marham is one of the few things on the East Coast, most are near blooming Birmingham... miles away from the sane and normal folk :hidesbehi

Post 400484 by cherry1809 on 2011-08-01 23:56:06

Last time I drove to Norfolk it took nearly 6 hours with pee stops... Although that was in a Renault Extra diesel. Having said that, My auntie lives right on Thetford forest so I could pop in and see her too.

Post 400486 by The Flying Moose on 2011-08-01 23:58:48

[quote=cherry1809;400484]Last time I drove to Norfolk it took nearly 6 hours with pee stops... Although that was in a Renault Extra diesel.[/quote] I guess it took you until the next pee stop to get back upto speed then! In your defence however, Norfolk is possibly the worst county in the UK for access. There are really only two main routes both of which are single lane A roads with no real overtaking points and all of which are forever congested by tractors which refuse to pull over.

Post 400492 by AndysR on 2011-08-02 00:20:04

[quote=The Flying Moose;400486]I guess it took you until the next pee stop to get back upto speed then! In your defence however, Norfolk is possibly the worst county in the UK for access. There are really only two main routes both of which are single lane A roads with no real overtaking points and all of which are forever congested by tractors which refuse to pull over.[/quote] The A140 get's my vote as worst road ever. Give me the M25 on a hot summers day in rush hour any day!! lol Now Marham track day..... ummm..... Can I live with the (extra) stone chips... lol

Post 400496 by cherry1809 on 2011-08-02 00:27:04

[quote=The Flying Moose;400486]I guess it took you until the next pee stop to get back upto speed then! In your defence however, Norfolk is possibly the worst county in the UK for access. There are really only two main routes both of which are single lane A roads with no real overtaking points and all of which are forever congested by tractors which refuse to pull over.[/quote] That and if you go at the wrong time of year everything smells of cabbages. Other than that I Ilike that part of the world :)

Post 400507 by The Flying Moose on 2011-08-02 01:18:18

[quote=AndysR;400492]The A140 get's my vote as worst road ever. Give me the M25 on a hot summers day in rush hour any day!! lol Now Marham track day..... ummm..... Can I live with the (extra) stone chips... lol[/quote] Believe you me you will not see any stone chips!!! That runway and all the taxi ways are swept daily for those very much articles, a stone can take out a Tornado engine if it makes its way into the intake, and as such the matter is taken very seriously. Secretly, deep down you know you want to attend. [quote=cherry1809;400496]That and if you go at the wrong time of year everything smells of cabbages. Other than that I Ilike that part of the world :)[/quote] Oh dont get me wrong its a beautiful part of the country and there are many pleasant villages and seafront towns, its just getting there thats the problem...oh and the locals are a little unusual.

Post 400545 by Jim S70R on 2011-08-02 10:26:19

If i'm not working I'll try my best to get along to this one.

Post 400549 by Dave86 on 2011-08-02 10:38:33

Id be up for going just a bit concerned about doing my car in as its the only one I've got and need to get to work lol would be good though and the Saturday is my birthday wonder if i can get the misses to cough up for it :)

Post 400556 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-08-02 11:35:18

[quote=Dave86;400549]Id be up for going just a bit concerned about doing my car in as its the only one I've got and need to get to work lol would be good though and the Saturday is my birthday wonder if i can get the misses to cough up for it :)[/quote] For a first time out it is one of the best - the track is so wide it is almost possible to get lost. My advice would be to not run too long (7 or 8 laps max) & allow plenty of time to cool down. Chock the rear wheels - & dont use the handbrake when stationnary. Don't VMAX it on every run down the runway. you'll be fine.

Post 400565 by Blackdog on 2011-08-02 12:55:47

Is it just my PC or does the register page not work?

Post 400653 by JT on 2011-08-02 19:55:33

this thread is just out of order!!! lol how jealous am I???:(

Post 400655 by Santa on 2011-08-02 19:56:12

Id have probably done this instead of Trax if I'd known....not sure I'll be able to swing 2 weekends in September. How long is that straight?

Post 400812 by The Flying Moose on 2011-08-02 23:23:00

[quote=santa20;400655]Id have probably done this instead of Trax if I'd known....not sure I'll be able to swing 2 weekends in September. How long is that straight?[/quote] Not sure how much of the runway they are using this year. Last year it was all 2.5 miles :) Infact its where I managed to clock 150 on the satnav! Im sure you can swing another weekend in Santa!

Post 400818 by cherry1809 on 2011-08-02 23:31:49

[quote=The Flying Moose;400812]Not sure how much of the runway they are using this year. Last year it was all 2.5 miles :) [/quote] Cool! Gonna ask my brother if he wants to go. I'll let you know asa. :)

Post 400924 by Blackdog on 2011-08-03 13:00:28

Are poeple looking at goning on the Saturday or the Sunday? Anybody need an assistant:)? If I can get permission to go that is.

Post 400925 by Dave86 on 2011-08-03 13:31:45

[quote=BLACKDOG;400924]Are poeple looking at goning on the Saturday or the Sunday? Anybody need an assistant:)? If I can get permission to go that is.[/quote] If im allowed to go it will be saturday as can't think of anything better to do on my birthday lol

Post 400996 by Santa on 2011-08-03 19:54:54

[quote=The Flying Moose;400812]Not sure how much of the runway they are using this year. Last year it was all 2.5 miles :) Infact its where I managed to clock 150 on the satnav! Im sure you can swing another weekend in Santa![/quote] More a work/finances/car reliability than a permission thing lol

Post 401028 by AndysR on 2011-08-03 20:48:00

[quote=santa20;400996]More a work/finances/car reliability than a permission thing lol[/quote] I thought you said that car reliabilty wasn't something you could use positively when discussing the S60R in any scenario...

Post 401086 by Jamest5r on 2011-08-03 21:54:35

[quote=AndysR;401028]I thought you said that car reliabilty wasn't something you could use positively when discussing the S60R in any scenario...[/quote] Quality mate pmsl :)

Post 401164 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-08-03 23:35:49

[quote=Dave86;400925]If im allowed to go it will be saturday as can't think of anything better to do on my birthday lol[/quote] If you go then I will come along - we can compare notes. 2 C70s - 2 Daves - its all good

Post 401204 by Dave86 on 2011-08-04 10:56:46

[quote=Wobbly Dave;401164]If you go then I will come along - we can compare notes. 2 C70s - 2 Daves - its all good[/quote] Sounds good to me just need to get 2 helmets and a fire extinguisher and im good to go lol oh and slightly off topic has any1 got a sound meter thing would like to check how loud my exhaust is before i pay for everything in case its too loud for the track

Post 401241 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-08-04 12:31:29

I have 1 spare if you need it. I bought my own off ebay for 15 quid. I got my extinguisher from halfords & I just cable tie it to the front passenger seat adjuster. Scrutineers were happy enough with it. I checked my exhaust at Cadwell - it is quieter a 3000 rpm than Hamish's D5 Green goddess. I only have a single silencer - I am sure you will be just fine Dave.

Post 401313 by Dave86 on 2011-08-04 17:04:34

[quote=Wobbly Dave;401241]I have 1 spare if you need it. I bought my own off ebay for 15 quid. I got my extinguisher from halfords & I just cable tie it to the front passenger seat adjuster. Scrutineers were happy enough with it. I checked my exhaust at Cadwell - it is quieter a 3000 rpm than Hamish's D5 Green goddess. I only have a single silencer - I am sure you will be just fine Dave.[/quote] cheers for the offer of a helmet got to two anyway still looking about. as for the exhaust i have no cat and no silencers lol

Post 401382 by T4Rick on 2011-08-04 19:50:26

Hi where is the marham track mate

Post 401386 by AndysR on 2011-08-04 19:54:42

[quote=T4 Rick;401382]Hi where is the marham track mate[/quote] RAF Marham, Villebois Rd Marham, King's Lynn, Norfolk PE33 9JD

Post 401396 by The Flying Moose on 2011-08-04 20:25:06

[quote=AndysR;401386]RAF Marham, Villebois Rd Marham, King's Lynn, Norfolk PE33 9JD[/quote] Where on earth did you get that address from Andy? Its not on Villebois Road... its Burnthouse Drove. The postcode is PE33 9NP Having started this whole thing I wont be attending. I have today discovered that a "secret" weekend away has been planned in the Lakes.

Post 401401 by Dave86 on 2011-08-04 20:35:57

Can't seem to register sites not working

Post 401469 by AndysR on 2011-08-04 23:11:22

[quote=The Flying Moose;401396]Where on earth did you get that address from Andy? Its not on Villebois Road... its Burnthouse Drove. The postcode is PE33 9NP Having started this whole thing I wont be attending. I have today discovered that a "secret" weekend away has been planned in the Lakes.[/quote] Google.... :rolleyes:

Post 401488 by The Flying Moose on 2011-08-05 00:22:34

[quote=Dave86;401401]Can't seem to register sites not working[/quote] Interesting, ill have a word with the organiser.