New MSV Marshals Track Days - Page 4

jim69 · 25 Oct 2006, 17:22 (Ref:1749183)

I have been told that Mike Newton will bring the Osprey again for ride laps, and possibly the Ford Falcon that he used at the 24hr race at Silverstone. The Falcon if it comes will be very exciting for ride laps, 600 HP.

KayBee · 25 Oct 2006, 19:12 (Ref:1749291)

Is that the one that Ian broke last year?

gravel_monkey · 26 Oct 2006, 00:00 (Ref:1749475)

yes it is kaybee, i have been told though ian and nadine will not be there so it might survive the day this time.
i seen the falcon at the 24 hr this year, i tell you it put on a spectacular light display in the early hours as the exhaust was coming off and showers of sparks about 3 foot high folowing it round

Hepatic · 26 Oct 2006, 07:22 (Ref:1749645)

mike's a legend - do you know if he's dragging Tommy with him again too?

...and for your information i was in complete control as the back end of my 106 went light round Cascades. It was just bedding in my new tyres you see...

ian_c_uk · 27 Oct 2006, 12:46 (Ref:1751025)

Have found something more suitable than an MPV, place booked for Oulton.

danccooke · 27 Oct 2006, 12:48 (Ref:1751032)

has anyone actuall stuffed a car at one of these track days yet?

ian_c_uk · 27 Oct 2006, 12:49 (Ref:1751035)

The car I'm using was last used at a test day at Oulton, where it went backwards off the track at druids, I'm hoping for better luck

**Stephen Green** · 27 Oct 2006, 12:54 (Ref:1751048)

Someone did roll a Punto at the very first track day at Brands Hatch.

jim69 · 27 Oct 2006, 17:23 (Ref:1751326)

Quote:

Originally Posted by gravel_monkey

yes it is kaybee, i have been told though ian and nadine will not be there so it might survive the day this time.
i seen the falcon at the 24 hr this year, i tell you it put on a spectacular light display in the early hours as the exhaust was coming off and showers of sparks about 3 foot high folowing it round

The exhaust never came off the Falcon during the 24hr race.

However it will prove an exciting ride lap car.

Stephen, are you comming to Oulton this year?

Mark Mitchell · 27 Oct 2006, 19:57 (Ref:1751452)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian Briggs

focus if they want.........

I'll just buy you a coffee if that's OK!

**Stephen Green** · 27 Oct 2006, 20:14 (Ref:1751467)

Afraid not Jim, I will be in Dubai that day.

gravel_monkey · 27 Oct 2006, 20:46 (Ref:1751490)

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim69

The exhaust never came off the Falcon during the 24hr race.

However it will prove an exciting ride lap car.

Stephen, are you comming to Oulton this year?

so what was dragging underneath the car at 3 in the mornin causing those massive sparks?

gravel_monkey · 27 Oct 2006, 20:47 (Ref:1751492)

Quote:

Originally Posted by danccooke

has anyone actuall stuffed a car at one of these track days yet?

last year one of the guys put the front of his cerbera into the barriers at druids on his first lap out. he hasnt lived that one down yet!

vw_nut · 27 Oct 2006, 20:51 (Ref:1751495)

getting worried now lol don't want to crash

jim69 · 28 Oct 2006, 10:19 (Ref:1751819)

Quote:

Originally Posted by gravel_monkey

so what was dragging underneath the car at 3 in the mornin causing those massive sparks?

The only thing that came loose was the prop shaft, after we had changed the clutch mike went out did one lap and the prop destroyed the needle bearings holding it in place. I did not realise that it had dragged on the floor.

Hepatic · 28 Oct 2006, 10:30 (Ref:1751830)

Quote:

Originally Posted by vw_nut

getting worried now lol don't want to crash

so don't go mad, just enjoy running about the stunning Oulton Park faster than the normal 40mph you stick to when on way to post. Don't forget there's a fair few race cars coming, so enjoy passenger rides in them if you're scared of ruining your own car.

Ian Briggs · 28 Oct 2006, 15:43 (Ref:1752000)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Mitchell

I'll just buy you a coffee if that's OK!

Oh go on, I only went off the once last year and that was because I was so surprised at getting the first two bits of knicker right that i ended up at the exit going a lot faster than I had before! Besides i will be slowed down by the amount of mud I will pick up on the Roger Albert the days before

gravel_monkey · 28 Oct 2006, 16:05 (Ref:1752008)

i think they should just let you loose on the rally track ian.

vw_nut · 29 Oct 2006, 11:05 (Ref:1752567)

sure it will be fine and for wrecking the car i do drag race it so lol

JohnD · 29 Oct 2006, 11:56 (Ref:1752606)

There may be some exotica there, Ospreys and so on, but come and have a ride in a REAL sports car/racer. The Triumphs will be there, ready and willing to take you around. We got ignored last year! Sniff!
John

vw_nut · 29 Oct 2006, 12:15 (Ref:1752637)

i wouldn't ingore you don't worry how do the cars ride3 work and how much is helmat hire?

jim69 · 29 Oct 2006, 18:24 (Ref:1752889)

I do not know if there is any helmet hire. Dont rely on it.
As for ride laps, I will be with Mike Newton and the Osprey and Falcon. Just come and see us and join the que.
If both cars are running together, I might bring some different coloured tickets and work some sort of number system.

**Stephen Green** · 29 Oct 2006, 18:36 (Ref:1752901)

Guys, if you have a helmet please take it with you as there only limited numbers available at each circuit. By all means arrange a ticket system to make sure everyone gets a fair crack at the rides, but please note that the day is organised and run for us by MSV, so we MUST take their wishes into account above all others.

JohnD · 29 Oct 2006, 20:01 (Ref:1752960)

If it's anything like last time, the cars will be given a pit garage each, or to share, and you just go long and ask for ride. If there is a queue, take a turn.
I hope you will sign on, and sign away your rights to injury compensation beforehand, unlike when you sign on to marshal and acquire similar rights!

Helmets? Don't know, or even if there will be any for hire. Sorry, but no one's coming out with me unless they do wear one! Can you borrow a helmet? Any biker mates?

John

Ian Briggs · 29 Oct 2006, 20:59 (Ref:1753010)

Quote:

Originally Posted by gravel_monkey

i think they should just let you loose on the rally track ian.

Ah, erm, well, if anyone saw the Black focus with the "Stage Commander" signs on it at the Gold Cup then they

have noticed that the stage inspection laps includes some strategic use of the Handbrake, and left foot braking, all in the interests of checking the surface you understand!

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