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One of the Skyline guys has arranged a special price for a track day at Rockingham Speedway on the 14th March. Its a very reasonable discount over the normal prices (normal price is £169 for the full day), so contact me for more details.
Rockingham is apparently well suited to the larger cars with serious top end power so it suits the Skylines and Supras well. The surface is very good and the run offs are large enough to avoid any serious mishaps.
If anybody is interested please contact me and I will give you the full details including price. It would be nice to get some good Supras along there to see what the track is like so it would be good if a few of you can make it.
Its being organised through www.easytrack.co.uk and the web site for Rockingham is www.rockingham.co.uk. Dont be fooled by the banked oval, theres a full circuit within the infield using part of the oval, see http://www.rockingham.co.uk/track_statistics_variations.htm for the various types of track.
JB
I.m intereested m8ty, send me the shit.:D
Oh go on then count me in too!
Zac
FaithStalker
02-01-03, 09:03
so you dont get to run on the oval ? :(
WOT + drafting Skylines...yumyumyum
http://www.rockingham.co.uk/circuits/sportscar.jpg
This is the track they are using for the day. It is apparently fairly hard on brakes in 2 places on the circuit...but that's not bad so even those with J-spec brakes should stand a chance at completeing more than 1 lap!!! :D
Paul Whiffin
02-01-03, 23:38
I'll be up for that, should be able to get a couple others together if needed as well. E-mail me with details if poss Johnathan.
Paul
chrispazzi
03-01-03, 00:28
I've done four motorcycle track days at Rockingham on two different circuit combinations, although never that exact circuit.
The home straight is the left most part of that picture, with the pitlane running parallel on the inside. The circuit runs anti-clockwise in that format, so the first corner is the chicane close to the number "1". There is only room for one at a time through there!
The next corner (the 90 degree left-handerat the end of the straight along the bottom) is the longest and hardest braking zone on that circuit, and probably the safest place to overtake on the brakes if you're close enough when you get on them. If your not close enough it's the most likely spot for some t-bone action.
Some people got kicks out of getting as close to the wall on the main straight and second straight as possible. Apparently the feeling of speed you get is awesome, plus you are on a wider faster line for turning into the following corners. However I think they now cone-off the outer edge of the track to keep people away from the wall.
The final turn on that particular circuit (on the oval part of the track) must be mega, especially if they let you use the banked part of the track. It looks like a flat-out-ball-breaker of a corner. A good excuse for investing in a bucket seat, harness, and roll cage. None of the motorcycle circuits use that corner for obvious reasons!
The tarmac is smooth and grippy, but when it gets wet it seems to hold water and stay wet.
info sent out to all that asked, any more interested?
chrispazzi
03-01-03, 20:07
Originally posted by chrispazzi
...The next corner (the 90 degree left-handerat the end of the straight along the bottom) is the longest and hardest braking zone on that circuit...
I was thinking about this today and wonder if in fact the hardest braking zone is the first corner/chicane, given that the cars have to slow down more for the chicane because they are wider and can't straight-line through it like bikes (unless of course you just drive it straight over the kerbs :eek: ), plus cars come on to the main straight from that really fast corner on the oval so the approach speed to the first chicane would be very high (bikes come onto the main straight after a very slow chicane and hairpin).
michel lane
05-01-03, 23:06
i will be intrested , please sent me the info thanks
Hi all,
I'm organising this events on behalf of the GTROC. We've now got 10 confirmed Skylines attending and expect to pick up a few more over the next few weeks. I've reserved 15 places until mid Jan for us any of you guys who may like to attend although more are available at the moment.
So far, I've only had one enquiry from anyone on here and no confirmations. I'm keen to get the numbers sorted before places start disappearing which they surely will as people start thinking about what events they want to attend this year.
This is meant with sincerity, if, for whatever reason, this event isn't likely to be of interest to you guys, could you let me know so we can try another club.
Thanks.
Peter.
I've already confirmed will arrange payment next week, i believe my friend Zac is doing the same PeterE;)
Gaz Walker
08-01-03, 14:49
Originally posted by PeterE
I'm organising this events on behalf of the GTROC. We've now got 10 confirmed Skylines attending and expect to pick up a few more over the next few weeks. I've reserved 15 places until mid Jan for us any of you guys who may like to attend although more are available at the moment.
Hiya Peter,
Nice to see you on here, I am a mate of Stu's (R32BigSly)
I am up for a bit of this, sounds fun :)
Gaz.
B3any,
Great, the more the merrier. We're not looking for anything too competitive, just a good day out.
Hiya Gaz,
Nice one, Stu came along to spectate at the last day we had at Rockingham. He had a few laps until his brakes gave up. He's a bit of a legend in his own lifetime isn't he, total dedication. :)
If anybody else is interested, drop me a pm or mail for details but be quickish.
Cheers.
Peter.
PS. It looks as though a certain competitor who did 'quite' well at the TOTB day is coming along too....
Gaz Walker
08-01-03, 23:18
Im putting my name down for this. Its a good price for a fun day :)
Theres going to be a LOT of power on the track too so will be good fun.
Gaz.
Need4Speed
09-01-03, 19:16
the run offs are large enough to avoid any serious mishaps.
The oval bit has no run-off, just a very unforgiving concrete wall but as the only bit used normally is turn 4 and the home straight, you're not going fast enough to worry. You will need brakes for the chicane at the end of the straight for the chicane just before turn 1. The infield is a bit Mickey Mouse.
Worth going for the oval section alone. The Circuit Guide describes the turn 4 as "designed for much higher speeds than even the quickest car can achieve from a hairpin start, the banking should be flat out for everybody"
Maybe I'll book.
God i want to go!!!!!
Curse my j-spec brakes....
Someone GIVE me 5k for an AP kit and 4 new wheels and rubber!!!
or 1k for UK wheels and UK brakes!
Im going with my J-spec, brakes, im hoping they'll die there ;)
No cheques from any guys here yet. No places are confirmed until paid for.
Time is running out quickly so if anybody is interested, best get your digit out soon... :)
Peter.
Originally posted by Alex Holdroyd
http://www.rockingham.co.uk/circuits/sportscar.jpg
This is the track they are using for the day. It is apparently fairly hard on brakes in 2 places on the circuit...but that's not bad so even those with J-spec brakes should stand a chance at completeing more than 1 lap!!! :D
Alex,
This isn't quite the circuit layout we'll be using. We go back infield just opposite turn 3 and run alongside the pit car park so it's a bit longer.
Peter.
No sweat but I haven't had any cheques from anybody on here, just didn't want anybody to miss out if they did want to attend. Next Wednesday is the cut off for us....
Are any other Soops going to this? Or am I gonna be on my own amongst the Skylines...
Looks like you're on your own then Matt, no other takers. We'll be gentle with you mate, don't worry! :p
Peter.
My brakes wont hack it, i'm afraid, but they should be sorted in the 3 months.:mad:
Send me the info please mate.
Ow that's my birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry, too late mate, all the reduced rate places have gone. You can still book online at www.easytrack.co.uk though.....
davewilkins
15-03-03, 18:34
Thanks for taking me out Matt. Really enjoyed a ride in a car on slicks. hope that your car made it home ok.
Just to let everybody know, Rockingham is a great circuit. Nice and open, quite a bit of run-off where needed and the surface seemed exceptional. It was good to drive an import auto again (Matts car) and I think we showed the Supra isnt just a barge out for a sail...
If anybody gets a chance to run at Rockingham do give it a go.
Good to meet you too Dave, and ZXSpectrum.
JB
Had a great time despite blowing the crank oil seal..........
Nice to meet you Dave and ZX , glad you enjoyed the ride!
The track was great as John said , and the car behaved nicely on slicks and CWs pads
davewilkins
17-03-03, 00:09
Nice pics:cool:
Great day out despite some small minded Lotus drivers.
Matt, did you get home OK?
Peter.
Peter, me and Matt didnt see any of the Elise and Skyline guys kick off, what was their problem? I know some of the Elises were taking their time to get out the way (a huge pink object coming up behind them made them get out the way quick enough though :) (its not pink, its raspberry) ). Were they holding up the skylines or did a few skylines cut up the inside a few times or something?
Have you used Easytrack before? Was the lack of organisation at the start normal?
JB
John,
Not sure really other than a couple of them complained to ET that they were being hassled by some of our guys and a couple of perhaps forced overtaking manoeuvres were made when cars simply refused to give way to a patently obviously faster car/driver. ET did have a chat to us but they have since apologised having realised that the blame perhaps lay elsewhere. I think a couple even thought they'd have a few words direct which perhaps wasn't the best decision they made on Friday. ;)
By mistake, I ended up going out in a beginners session just prior to lunch and couldn't believe the arrogance of some drivers who took at least a whole lap to realise that me sitting on their arse the whole way round meant that perhaps I was a touch faster than them.
I've done numerous days (15+) with ET and can say that they are first class. It seems to me that the initial disorganisation on Friday was as a result of a number of things including us lot turning up late. This fragmented the familiarisation sessions as once briefing is over, they want to get everybody out on track as soon as possible. That and the change in sessions did cause some problems but I hope it didn't dtract too much from the day overall which we all enjoyed very much.
I'll let you know of any other days we get sorted out one of which will almost certainly be a weekend date at Rockingham with official timing, etc. which I'm sure will require other marques to be in attendance to make it viable....
Roll on the next one.
Peter.
Edit: btw meant to say that I'm sure not all our guys were whiter than white here but we didn't go bleating on did we.
Originally posted by PeterE
Matt, did you get home OK?
Peter.
Yes I managed to limp home , dtopping frequently to top up the oil:innocent:
Thanks for stopping on that dodgy bit of the A14 ... much appreciated:thumbs:
Thanks for letting the soop in with you're lot , I had a great time
davewilkins
17-03-03, 19:11
Matt did seem patient but some of the caterhams in our session did seem to take ages to let us by. Matt waited and went by when they indicated. Very gentlemanly but I cannot imagine everyone doing as it was a bit poor. I went out with Talat (similar experience to me so I can imagine how he felt) and he was constantly watching his mirrors and kept letting people by.
Shame everyone else did not do the same (some elises and caterhams).
Sorry I did not get to go out with you Peter:(
Looks really fun, so how come you got slicks Matt?? :)
and.. *cough* do ya need a licence to run? :conf:
nicked a picture from Dave Wilkins site...
http://www.davewilkinsgtr.co.uk/images/Rockingham14032003/rockinghampicmar0309.jpg
Terminator
23-03-03, 09:13
Originally posted by Branners
nicked a picture from Dave Wilkins site...
http://www.davewilkinsgtr.co.uk/images/Rockingham14032003/rockinghampicmar0309.jpg
Fantastic pictures of Matt's red beast, great to know its rolling on the track again. Sounds like you had a fantastic time, upto the seal going.:(
smootster73
28-03-03, 13:50
you got home ok. glad you had a great day and you displayed very good track manners whereever you went.
the Supe was running well and boosting hard and have some good footage of her coming along the wall and straight. she certainly grips well on those slicks and I think we all susprised (and pissed off) the lotus and other usual track day nobbos with the pace of the jap buses.
Only had a few slow lotuses in the way but like you say a large jap projectile filling their mirrors soon sorts them out!!
As for that comment about rockers by someone on here being mickey mouse on the in field, have you ever been on the track mate? the infield was awesome, with some great 2nd gear and 3rd gear sweepers....got the gtr drifting through a few of them!!
and all that nonsense about the wall is just idiotic talk. you would have to be a total retard to go into the wall as the track is like 50 yards wide or more and you can gently drift out towards it with loads to spare. we were hitting 135 sometime 140 down there with lots to spare.
you should drive it instead of stating what other people do not know!!
best track I have ever been on as still very new, not dirty, no stones all over the place wrecking the front of the car, lots of run off, even at the end of the straight, if you outbreaked yrself you could go straight on so no dramas.
hope you can join us on some more days matt...we are looking at doing Brands full GP in may so keep yr eyes peeled on GTR.co.uk
Nick
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