RAF Marham Trackday 28-29 April 2012

Post 434526 by The Flying Moose on 2011-12-09 22:33:15

Hi Folks, Just a quick one to guage interest, the next track day at Marham will be 28-29 April 2012. I missed last years due to commitments in the South Atlantic. It would be fantastic to see a "good" Volvo turnout and after WD40 Im sure everyone will have the Bug!!! The track uses a combination of the airfield’s main runway and taxiways resulting in a track that is around 3 miles long consisting of wide, smooth tarmac and concrete with lots of safe run offs. There will be approx 1 mile of the main runway in use with many sweeping curves and chicanes along the taxiways. The Price is usually no more than £100 for the day and that includes as many 30 minutes sessions as can be fit in, which is obviously heavily dependant on numbers. All available details are here: http://www.marhamtrackday.co.uk/ Closer to the event registration will be available and this is essential to be allowed access to the establishment.

Post 434535 by p fandango on 2011-12-09 23:07:23

if BT is done & legal by then i'm certainly interested

Post 434555 by T5RPete on 2011-12-10 00:00:26

I'll be there!

Post 434559 by rockheadrumble on 2011-12-10 00:40:46

I can't wait for this. Cant wait to do some skids (legally) on the airfield.

Post 434568 by claymore on 2011-12-10 08:47:47

Yes please :)

Post 434569 by T5frankie on 2011-12-10 09:19:53

sounds good to me

Post 434571 by Jim S70R on 2011-12-10 09:36:16

I'm intreseted

Post 434644 by AndysR on 2011-12-10 14:21:02

I'm keen :)

Post 434645 by WOODY T5 on 2011-12-10 14:25:37

me to

Post 434646 by daza-b on 2011-12-10 14:25:42

its a maybe for me :D

Post 434657 by theflyingbrick on 2011-12-10 15:01:04

im interested

Post 434676 by Volvostorm on 2011-12-10 16:10:54

I'm interested too, depending on the car being ready.

Post 434801 by The Flying Moose on 2011-12-10 18:59:11

Twelve interested... could be an excellent meet. An ideal warm-up infact prior to a VPCUK September/October Nurburgring meet???

Post 434868 by t5_monkey on 2011-12-10 19:59:43

I quite fancy this... used to serve at Marham so would be weird to go back!

Post 434913 by JUDGENINJA on 2011-12-10 20:30:53

We'll see as time unfolds if I can make this one following Cadwell..

Post 434925 by Santa on 2011-12-10 20:41:25

Sounds like a laugh....Think I can make this one :-)

Post 436401 by Erik The Viking on 2011-12-14 11:38:14

Yes I'm interested :biggrin:

Post 436850 by smithy on 2011-12-15 14:32:14

im up for this gives me enough time to get car ready

Post 436921 by AndysR on 2011-12-15 20:16:50

[quote=smithy;436850]im up for this gives me enough time to get car ready[/quote] Does a 136hp 940 need much to get it ready for such an event.. Surely with that safe power output it should be fine ;)

Post 437046 by smithy on 2011-12-16 01:38:49

[quote=AndysR;436921]Does a 136hp 940 need much to get it ready for such an event.. Surely with that safe power output it should be fine ;)[/quote] i think i might get up to 137 bhp after the work im doing so it might be abit scary on the straight lol

Post 437065 by mitchyboy01 on 2011-12-16 09:48:10

Oooo yes please.

Post 437068 by mitchyboy01 on 2011-12-16 09:51:50

[quote=smithy;436850]im up for this gives me enough time to get car ready[/quote] Smithy, my car in to get down pipe modded and fitted today. Should be ready for mapping after next week. Bloody Xmas getting in the way!

Post 437096 by smithy on 2011-12-16 12:28:46

[quote=mitchyboy01;437068]Smithy, my car in to get down pipe modded and fitted today. Should be ready for mapping after next week. Bloody Xmas getting in the way![/quote] weldone mate now enjoy the power ps you interested in that injector deals ring me please mate thanks

Post 437141 by mitchyboy01 on 2011-12-16 16:16:17

Cheers mate. I'm going to fit the siemens deka to mine mate and get it mapped for them. Gives me more scope for fuelling a huge turbo in the future lol

Post 437162 by smithy on 2011-12-16 17:13:33

[quote=mitchyboy01;437141]Cheers mate. I'm going to fit the siemens deka to mine mate and get it mapped for them. Gives me more scope for fuelling a huge turbo in the future lol[/quote] ok no probs if i run out of injector i will get bigger ones or do a fifth injector mod like cossies do

Post 437343 by AndysR on 2011-12-16 22:45:05

[quote=smithy;437046]i think i might get up to 137 bhp after the work im doing so it might be abit scary on the straight lol[/quote] How are you achieving such an incredible power hike, have you managed to secure a deal on one of those excellent resistor chip things that fool the ECU into overfueling the engine? I've heard they're the forefront of car tuning these days... If the adverts are anything to go by that is.. lol

Post 437542 by smithy on 2011-12-17 17:02:07

[quote=AndysR;437343]How are you achieving such an incredible power hike, have you managed to secure a deal on one of those excellent resistor chip things that fool the ECU into overfueling the engine? I've heard they're the forefront of car tuning these days... If the adverts are anything to go by that is.. lol[/quote] i never thought about 1 of those resistor chip thingys i will have to get 1 so i might get up to 139 bhp got to give you t5 guys a run for your money havent i lol

Post 441290 by JUDGENINJA on 2011-12-29 15:58:47

Emlyn - Do you know when Booking normally opens? (or when it did last year). We need to select which date we are going to be running on 28th or 29th. At the moment I'm free for either.

Post 441526 by The Flying Moose on 2011-12-30 09:15:11

[quote=JUDGENINJA;441290]Emlyn - Do you know when Booking normally opens? (or when it did last year). We need to select which date we are going to be running on 28th or 29th. At the moment I'm free for either.[/quote] Im affraid not Wayne, as soon as it is released however ill let everybody know. I suspect the 28th will be the best day but if any is probably the more expensive too.

Post 446451 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-01-07 22:27:53

I am interested in coming again.

Post 446465 by rikcougar on 2012-01-07 22:37:12

Interested in paticipating

Post 446468 by Jamest5r on 2012-01-07 22:39:12

[quote=Wobbly Dave;446451]I am interested in coming again.[/quote] Becareful mate last time you done that your Mrs got a surprise :)

Post 446533 by smithy on 2012-01-07 23:33:56

[quote=jamest5r;446468]Becareful mate last time you done that your Mrs got a surprise :)[/quote] pmsl

Post 481429 by JT on 2012-04-04 14:08:48

Is this event still happening? Is it fully booked or can I book at the last minute?? :)

Post 481432 by The Flying Moose on 2012-04-04 14:18:35

Hi Yes, absolutely this event will still be going ahead... I am now helping out at the event also. Prices are: £60 for all day Saturday with one driver (aditional £10 per extra driver) £60 for all day Sunday with one driver (aditional £10 per extra driver) £110 for all Weekend (aditional £10 per extra driver) Registration is via this link: http://www.marhamtrackday.co.uk/?page_id=740 I would urge you to book as soon as you can as registration is limited and you will need security cleanrance also. We have recently booked and confirmed a rolling road for the Saturday 28th April. If it proves popular, we plan to book it for both days in September. This is a full rolling road set up, capable of handling both 2WD and 4WD cars upto approx 1,700 bhp. The costs will be £35 for a 2WD car and £45 for 4WD car, which includes a dyno run and printout of the results. The rolling road will be supplied and run by Advanced motorsport, who are based out of Silverstone. Check out their website at http://www.advancedme.co.uk/ Also we will have a bodywork specialist from http://revive-uk.com on site for the weekend, to supply quotes and answer questions about body repairs and resprays. Etyres will also be in attendance. This is a really good event and by far one of the cheapest trackdays around at little over £100 for two days racing and with safe and level run offs. All procedes go to chairty and the event is run by the Marham Ambulance Response team to provide us the neccessary funds to continue to operate, support and save lives in the East of England. Hope that helps!

Post 481433 by The Flying Moose on 2012-04-04 14:22:46

Oh and by the way last year (although sadly not this year) the safety car was a Volvo 850R Saloon driven by the organiser!!!

Post 481436 by JT on 2012-04-04 14:28:41

I'll have to see how things go, but I 'might' be able to make! Lol

Post 481438 by JUDGENINJA on 2012-04-04 14:29:18

So which day is preferable? I think I'm provisionally going to Belgium that weekend again, but I hope to make it.

Post 481449 by The Flying Moose on 2012-04-04 14:43:25

I think Saturdays are always the busiest and sundays a little quieter, however preferance is down to however many can make it I guess? Ill be there Sat and Sun as ill be manning the Ambulance RRV.

Post 481458 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-04-04 14:56:53

Sunday would be better for me - as it gives me time to get there (I will need a B&B)

Post 481459 by Rnash2002 on 2012-04-04 14:57:27

[quote=The Flying Moose;481433]Oh and by the way last year (although sadly not this year) the safety car was a Volvo 850R Saloon driven by the organiser!!! [/quote] Love the second picture,this was a few years back as you can see my old 850 t5 parked next to a white mr2 lol

Post 481487 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-04-04 16:13:46

Leash is too short to make this one I am afraid. Yet more budget cuts - sorry peeps.

Post 483521 by The Flying Moose on 2012-04-08 23:30:10

****************POSTPONEMENT**************** Regrettably, due to operational requirements, the track weekend scheduled for 28-29th April 2012 has been postponed until May 2012. The date will be confirmed next week but is likely to be 26-27th May. We will be refunding all payments made over the next few days and we’ll open registration for the new dates as soon as this has been completed and the new dates confirmed. We felt that this was the best option rather than cancelling all together. The price for the event in May will be discounted as a gesture of goodwill. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused any of you. If you have any problems, please get in touch with us via the details on the contacts page of the website. We thank you all for your continued loyalty, support and patience. Despite this busy period for operations at RAF Marham we’re determined to hold this event! We hope to see you all in May.