Oulton Park with Trackaction-Online Nov 4th. Free club spaces!
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Post 408523 by hamish on 2011-09-07 13:53:58
Will the Wobblemeister be ready by November ? Will he be on LSD or will he be running free !
Post 408524 by smithy on 2011-09-07 14:00:19
[quote=hamish;408523]Will the Wobblemeister be ready by November ? Will he be on LSD or will he be running free ![/quote]
the luck his having running standard box mate
Post 408535 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-09-07 16:10:38
Either way I am just saying a massive yes to this. This just the kinda thing.
Cadwell was amazing fun - I just hope that a few peeps will come along. It would be amazing to see a dozen or so Oblobs zooming around!
Hamish you coming?
Post 408542 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-09-07 16:25:28
BOOKED & PAID! I even got a garage just in case it rains & to keep our stuff safe.
Post 408545 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-09-07 16:36:37
If I get the free space I will share the spoils with the 5.
Post 408551 by JT on 2011-09-07 17:00:54
would love to do this!
raced there earlier in the year, a fantastic circuit!!!
even if I did have a small off! lol
http://youtu.be/XqqwtagkKq4
shame my cars all broken:(
Post 408554 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-09-07 17:10:46
Will it be ready in time? It would be awesome to have you along - even as a passenger.
Post 408559 by JT on 2011-09-07 17:24:41
well it will be very "last minute .com" if it is ready!! lol
we'll have to wait and see
Post 408560 by Murphy on 2011-09-07 17:27:14
[quote=johnnytempest;408551]would love to do this!
raced there earlier in the year, a fantastic circuit!!!
even if I did have a small off! lol
http://youtu.be/XqqwtagkKq4
shame my cars all broken:([/quote]
Racing with one hand is an interesting technique :shifty:
good to watch all the same :)
Post 408561 by smithy on 2011-09-07 17:30:41
i will be doing some track days next year in the 940 aswell as my passion drag racing ,but got to do the suspension and brakes through the winter ready for the season and a few meets too.and also fit the forged engine back in.
Post 408573 by Steve H on 2011-09-07 18:31:49
Great to see such a good response so quickly to this, I knew you guys wouldn't let me down!
This does look like being a popular day so I'd suggest that if anyone is thinking about booking that they do it sooner rather than later to avoid disappointment.
Post 408582 by Santa on 2011-09-07 19:06:58
I was seriously tempted until I realised the 4th November is actually a Friday.....dammit!
Post 408603 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-09-07 19:55:28
You not allowed days off?
Post 408629 by lance on 2011-09-07 21:33:35
Sod it im doing it yes apart from drag racing ,go carts ,empty carparks ,disused airfields, farmers fields and a naughty volvo day Im a track day virgin. So about time I popped my cherry :)
Paid!!
Post 408640 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-09-07 22:07:46
[quote=lance;408629]Sod it im doing it yes apart from drag racing ,go carts ,empty carparks ,disused airfields, farmers fields and a naughty volvo day Im a track day virgin. So about time I popped my cherry :)
Paid!![/quote]
Whoop!
2 down - 3 to go!
Gonna be awesome!
Post 408654 by 37831999 on 2011-09-07 22:42:18
When is the latest I can book? Money is tight but really want to do this!
Post 408657 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-09-07 22:51:28
I wouldn't leave it too long. Depends how long it takes to fill up.
Post 408684 by Storm-Troll on 2011-09-08 00:54:55
cant see me being there for this one. (a) coz I work weekends and (b) am trying to solve the Rear jump out problem with my car.. in process of replacing the suspension etc. just put on new Tires etc so Doubt with the money I will be spending on New Suspension and whatever else turns up in the Process that I will either have the car back on the road in time or have the money for this after spending on what its gonna cost to have the work done.. maybe the next one as I am a Track virgin and need to lose my Virginity.. hopefully not the an Armco or tree or something lol.!!!!
Post 408713 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-09-08 10:36:42
[quote=Under a Hertfordshire Bridge doing unspeakable acts with mushrooms]
cant see me being there for this one. (a) coz I work weekends and (b) am trying to solve the Rear jump out problem with my car.. in process of replacing the suspension etc. just put on new Tires etc so Doubt with the money I will be spending on New Suspension and whatever else turns up in the Process that I will either have the car back on the road in time or have the money for this after spending on what its gonna cost to have the work done.. maybe the next one as I am a Track virgin and need to lose my Virginity.. hopefully not the an Armco or tree or something lol.!!!!
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Yes but this is on a Friday & you have a 1 in 5 chance of going for free. I would also avail you a space at Wobbly Towers - so that you don't have so far to go. I hope you might reconsider?
Post 408727 by hamish on 2011-09-08 12:33:29
I'm in !!
Might ask my Mum if I can borrow her new shopping car could be a laff and might surprise a few.
Post 408729 by Murphy on 2011-09-08 12:52:15
[quote=hamish;408727]I'm in !!
Might ask my Mum if I can borrow her new shopping car could be a laff and might surprise a few.[/quote]
And the shopping car is.....
Post 408756 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-09-08 14:46:06
2 more & we will have the first set!
Post 408833 by Santa on 2011-09-08 19:14:06
[quote=Wobbly Dave;408603]You not allowed days off?[/quote]
Would cost far to much to have a day off at the moment and I need the cash ;-)
Post 410207 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-09-14 13:39:50
Anyone else fancy a day out?
Post 410221 by smithy on 2011-09-14 14:47:00
[quote=Wobbly Dave;410207]Anyone else fancy a day out?[/quote]
i do but short on funds at mo mate sorry
Post 412525 by Steve H on 2011-09-25 23:34:31
THIS TRACKDAY IS NOW FULLY BOOKED!!
If there are any cancelations we will be offering the places to the reserves list which you can sign up to HERE on our forum. You will need to register if you haven't already but it only takes a couple of minutes and is FOC.
Many thanks to those that have booked, we will send out some drivers info a few days before the event and I look forward to seeing you at Oulton!
Steve H
Post 414795 by lance on 2011-10-06 09:57:47
Cant wait!!
Post 420921 by lance on 2011-11-01 21:21:19
Cant wait to pop my drag day virginity, have had the rules through. Dave please can I borrow a helmet!
Post 420928 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-11-01 21:34:45
Sure thing. Looking forward to it immensely
Post 421625 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-11-04 21:08:37
Well the 3 Volvoteers turned up to do battle with a damp Oulton Park - to say it was a bit greasy to start with was an understatement. But the sun did finally break through & Hamish, Lance & I were soon giving it large.
Compared to Cadwell Park it has the distinct advantage of being reasonably easy to get to - being just off the M6 (Jnc 18). Cadwell was mountainous - like a roller coaster - but Oulton also offered its fair share of technical challenges. 2 chicanes & an awesome banked hairpin reminiscent of the carousel at the ring? Anyway - it took some getting good at. My best session was later in the afternoon - thanks to the pointers from the Instructor & Hamish. I even managed to master the mighty Druids corner - double apex right hander. I know that my brakes are not up to the task but can't justify putting on a BBK.
Betsy held up really well. My instructor even remarked - "it goes well" - in almost surprised voice after our session. Bringing her home in one piece is always a big bonus.
Thoroughly enjoyed my day out - I hope that more peeps will come with us. I am planning something awesome for my 40th Birthday (yes WD40) next year.
Post 421638 by M-R-P on 2011-11-04 21:27:38
Car looks good in the pic Dave, Glad it was a good day. I'm hoping to get all the stuff sorted on the big sweed soon and maybe, wife permitting, get it on a track/strip day. Started saving for a remap ;).
WD40 - lol :)
Post 421681 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-11-04 22:25:28
I hope that the next one will be better attended. I am supposed to put the copyright notice on all these photos - but I can't be bothered. These are all copyright of Xtreme Sports Photography
Post 421684 by Storm-Troll on 2011-11-04 22:29:30
Glad you all had a good day. and everyone survived in one piece
Post 422515 by lance on 2011-11-07 09:54:25
Awsome day will defo be up for this again. Will try and get my pics up later too!
Post 422530 by Murphy on 2011-11-07 11:29:09
Glad you enjoyed, you should try combe next time, the T5's will romp there!!!
Post 422578 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-11-07 15:45:55
Where is castle combe?
Post 422579 by Murphy on 2011-11-07 15:59:39
[quote=Wobbly Dave;422578]Where is castle combe?[/quote]
Castle Combe Circuit
Castle Combe
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN14 7EY
England
Phone
01249 782417
01249 782929 (Racing School)
About 126m from yours Dave. :)
Some vids!!
Post 422581 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-11-07 16:17:43
From JohnnyT's video - it looks a little flat?
Post 422585 by Murphy on 2011-11-07 16:40:23
[quote=Wobbly Dave;422581]From JohnnyT's video - it looks a little flat?[/quote]
It is mostly flat, ex-airfield you see >>>Click<<<
Post 422610 by JT on 2011-11-07 18:46:11
[quote=Murphy;422530]Glad you enjoyed, you should try combe next time, the T5's will romp there!!![/quote]
got to have a very good set up for Combe
[quote=Wobbly Dave;422581]From JohnnyT's video - it looks a little flat?[/quote]
the track layout is flat yes, the track surface.........thats something else! lol
can get to about 120/130 down the main straight, but in the braking zone its quite bumpy and you get lots of air!
lots of air= no brakes and no steering!:(
and the tyre wall isn't that far away!!
just watch youtube for some examples of people getting it wrong
you have to be brave round there!
on a personal note, I didnt enjoy it and probrably wont bother going there again, but thats me.
Post 446663 by Steve H on 2012-01-08 09:03:34
Just bumping this one to say that we are back at Oulton again in March and hoping to see some of you chaps out on track again - VOLVO THREAD HERE!
Post 446954 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-01-08 21:05:43
You are just too much Steve! I am already going to Cadwell in February for my Birthday!!
and a bit of recent video from one of our regulars there [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z53DcBaccHU]CLICKY[/ame]
This is our fourth year of running our club trackdays at Oulton, 90% of the drivers are from our forum and the other clubs that we work with so if you fancy coming along or have any questions just post em up, we run novice friendly days so if it's your first time on track don't be shy! I've bumped up the thread from our Cadwell day in March so you can have a read of that if you think Volvos don't get out on track enough!
Look forward to seeing some of you there!
Steve H