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22 Mar 2004, 13:17 (Ref:915034) | #1 | ||
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Testing Locations
Does anyone know of any venues in the NW where I could pop along for an hour or two next weekend to run an engine in / quick shakedown ??
My choice at the moment is to trail down to Snet the day before the first championship round and trust to luck and the mechanics that everything is bolted on right.... |
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22 Mar 2004, 15:35 (Ref:915251) | #2 | ||
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Hi, have a word with Anglesey - they're probably the most receptive to this if the circuit is free. A weekday might make it easier?
Alternatively, there's a Black Dog FF test day at Oulton on Friday. Hugh might be able to "fit you in" Let me know if you want his contact numbers as I've only got them at home. |
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22 Mar 2004, 16:43 (Ref:915336) | #3 | |
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Goforit, I thought that you mentioned last year that you where doing FORMULA SALOONS. What are you doing now?
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22 Mar 2004, 17:09 (Ref:915387) | #4 | ||
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Or maybe 3 Sisters 01942 270230
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22 Mar 2004, 17:28 (Ref:915406) | #5 | ||
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Thanks Folks....
LL - The car is ready for either Formula Saloons or the FSCC...The problem is the restrictor requirements in FS mean a remap for the motor (£1000) and I ain't inclined to do that until I really need to (such as the next blow up !!) especially after the unexpected events in October..... |
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22 Mar 2004, 17:29 (Ref:915409) | #6 | ||
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Diz, I thought 3 Sisters had limited testing now? It used to be a great place for running in etc, £25 for two hours.
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22 Mar 2004, 17:35 (Ref:915416) | #7 | ||
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Brian, we dropped the restrictor requirement at the end of 2002.
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22 Mar 2004, 17:51 (Ref:915431) | #8 | ||
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Ya shud have told me then Garry !!
How many times have I rung you up and asked if I could play out unrestricted !!!! I'll see you for at least a couple of rounds this year then :-) |
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22 Mar 2004, 21:35 (Ref:915706) | #10 | ||
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Brian, can't remember speaking to you in the last 18 months.
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22 Mar 2004, 21:45 (Ref:915722) | #11 | |
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Is it possible to use the test track at Leyland? I know that it was our nominated shakedown venue for the past couple of seasons (due entirely to cost and location!)
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23 Mar 2004, 12:53 (Ref:916423) | #12 | ||
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More details on Leyland please... Its it next to the railway line; I may have seen it?
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23 Mar 2004, 17:41 (Ref:916776) | #13 | |
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I'm afraid that I never attended the venue so I am unsure as to it's location. I no longer work for the team either so can't really be of any use to you I'm afraid! I typed 'Leyland Test Track' into Google and it came up with a couple of trackday companies - maybe worth giving them a call and asking if they can put you in touch with the track owners? If you find out maybe you can post here?
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23 Mar 2004, 20:01 (Ref:916993) | #14 | ||
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Might it be the test track mentioned on this page, owned by Torotrak? http://www.torotrak.com/facilities.html
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24 Mar 2004, 17:58 (Ref:918181) | #15 | |
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I presume so?
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24 Mar 2004, 19:51 (Ref:918299) | #16 | ||
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Goforit... I remember Garry telling you that the restricters were dumped in last years FS news thread.
If we still had to run them, my poor ol' Belmont would be gagging through 1/4" McDonald's straws, and carrying half a ton of ballast. That's if I ever get it back together in time. Testing? bleedin' luxury! I think testing for me prior to Silverstone will be driving it around the yard onto the trailer!! Come on, get out at Silverstone on April 12th.... you know you want to really! Rob. |
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25 Mar 2004, 13:04 (Ref:919083) | #17 | ||
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Oh....Apologies Garry then !!
I'm out at Snett on the 4th April and will plan for after that on the 5th !! Testing - I got a newly rebuilt, newly rebuilt (It's a long sad story) car and really have to have a blat in it before racing - Looking like the 3rd at the moment at happy Snett... |
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25 Mar 2004, 13:40 (Ref:919123) | #18 | ||
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Exactly the same question as first raised by Goforit but in the NE hants/Surrey area. not allowed on many of the many old airfields round here, but there must be one. just want an hour or 2.
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25 Mar 2004, 18:30 (Ref:919326) | #19 | ||
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Cobham test track?
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25 Mar 2004, 19:15 (Ref:919372) | #20 | ||
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Goodwood does have test days, but even on "noisy" days the limit is 105dB. If your car is quiet then it is a great spot.
I am sure that Lydden Hill is having a test day on Saturday |
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25 Mar 2004, 22:48 (Ref:919587) | #21 | ||
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Of course there's always Bruntingthorpe. Used to be £50/hr.
That long long long long straight! Great for towing caravans at ridiculous speeds (according to some car comics). Rob. |
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26 Mar 2004, 09:32 (Ref:919909) | #22 | ||
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graeme - do you know anything about the test track there. i cant find any details about it anywhere?? have you had experience there?
oh the car is a Single seater. cheers guys for the help though. |
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26 Mar 2004, 12:23 (Ref:920028) | #23 | ||
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Sorry, know nothing about Cobham other than CCC used to use it for most of their tests. Going by photos, it could be a bit bumpy for a single seater.
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26 Mar 2004, 16:45 (Ref:920244) | #24 | |
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I've never heard of it either and, like Richard, I am only based a mile or two away from it!
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26 Mar 2004, 17:36 (Ref:920292) | #25 | ||
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Rob - Do you have a contact for getting time at Bruntingthorpe ??
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