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Re-Opening of Torch 2nd January 2011
All,
We have complete 95% of track work for racing this Sunday, I have had a little go around the track and is superb to race on, very fast and flowing and is much more forgiving. We have managed to acheive another 10 seconds to a lap, so less overtaking will be better for qualifing. We aim to be track side from 8.30am Sunday, and dependant on numbers race best part of the day. Standard Members fees are £6 adults and £4 juniors. If we race all day an additional £1 will be added. Non member fees are an addition £2 or £3 dependant on if all day. The track is really superb with total astro covering the whole track area and we managed to install a table top feature, more to follow Our main area for pitting is also now covered with astro, so no more muddy pitting. Like to see a great meeting back to start the new year and of course this will be a little shake down and changes may happen depending on feedback. Look forward to Sunday, post if your coming this week |
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Hi,i would like to a say a big thank you to steve and dan and everyone that help with the new track,it is a great track with fast corners,slow corners,a banked corner something for everyone,looking forward to racing sunday on the new track chris
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Let's see some pics please
Shame EPR is on this Sunday, I might have popped down. |
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i will be down on sunday cant wait looking forward to get back raceing
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DC dump EPR and come race at our track, we would value your feedback. Thanks Steve |
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Picture that Steve sent me
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Looks good. Might be plus 2 as you run a shorter day to EPR.
Need to go out lte PM Any idea of 'Le Fin' times? Also, set up idea's would be wicked!
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I will second what Steve said, It drives well, should be an interesting year now our track records are void. Thanks to all that have helped get it this far its been cold and heavy work at times. Thanks Chris, Mark and Neil for Tuesday Sorry I could not stay. Looks good though guys. Least we can get back to racing and finish bits around that.
Dan |
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looks like youve put the hours in guys is the track much bigger? im sure we might be able to arrange a little visit once it warms up a bit
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Can't wait for the weekend . I'll be there as long as my back and shoulder pain has gone from finishing off the track on Tuesday!!.
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Track looks great cant wait to be back racing. Flight, weather and jet lag dependant I hope to be back on Sunday.
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Track looks sweet!!! Cant really F Off EPR,its me home track, but will plan a trip down sooner rather than later!!!
Oh Good job on a hard job well done |
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Looks fantastic guys and you have even managed a table top already!
Sorry I've not been able to manage last couple of weeks so well done to the guys who made it all happen at the end. Not sure if I can get down to race this sunday but will definitely try and get down for an hour to see how the cars get round. Cheers Rob |
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Fantastic work guys
Wish I could make it this sunday, but alas the wife is leaving for holland the day after, so I probably can't swing disappearing! |
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The picture is not the best as was taken from a blackberry and the fog was quite thick.
The track is about 30% larger, but we have utilised the land much better. So lap times from what I have testing on Tuesday will hit between 35 - 40 seconds in wet for the average driver, so 7 to 8 laps in five mins, so really long. Its a demanding but rewarding design and a real flow to the driving line. A little bumpy at present, but will soon be resolved when a roller or wacker plate goes back accross the track as fairly soft underground at moment. There are opposite cambers and up and downward sections to make things interesting. Track markings are great, as you can no longer get stuck, unless you roll on your roof. So less marshalling and more racing. There are safe zones for marshalls around the whole track so better for marshalling and any on coming traffic will have a barrier between to protect cars. Also no metal stakes holding track down, so no unecessary damage to cars. There will be the odd issue, but the planning and thought process that has gone into our track is in the best interest of all levels of racers and the future of the club. Pitting had not changed too much at present. The main pitting area is all covered with astro. We also have the use of the raised section to the right of the track. You can get 6 - 8 cars on there reasonably well. We will try to challenge the farmer to get the space to left cleared for the dryer months to come. Look forward to seeing you all this Sunday. |
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Not sure what I'll be running as err lots of cars, but nothing really ready..
So who's going to beat Steve on the first meeting ??? |
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Track looks great, not looking likely i will be there this weekend, but can't wait to get down there soon
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Looks really good, hope to be there on Sunday.
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Hi guys
Slim chance Jnr and myself can come down tomorrow. Only worry is car set up and tyres. I guess you guys can advise on both but do you have a shop or stock of tyres as we only have indoor carpet tyres. Any advice?
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Plenty of people there to help with these sort of things. Friendly, knowledge sharing club
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