JamieP Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 Im tempted to use tdi for my dyno run as/when ryan is there. Good luck tomoro Dont think TDI will do an auto mate, stuarw used it for his latest spec but dont think he could get a reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Dont think TDI will do an auto mate, stuarw used it for his latest spec but dont think he could get a reading. Yeah i remember something about that mate....not sure if they cant or would just rather not?!! Will find out as SSR dyno on my r888's aint a good combination Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted July 4, 2011 Author Share Posted July 4, 2011 You guys seen this? the track is only open till 12:30 friday. World wide media are attanding the event and you will find camera men and photgraphers around the strip, some may ask to put a mini cam in your car. There may also be the oppertunity to see the fuel girls and stunt drivers from the film performing on the gymkhana course. This oppertunity may see you and your car feature in blogs, press releases and news articles accross digital and press platforms including The Sun, Fifth Gear, Zoo and other publications accross germany, italy, spain and australia to name but a few. REMEMBER YOUR DRIVING LICENCE! Thursday 9.30am-10am General driver registration begins. Driver licences checked. Cars split into car catorgorys 10.20am Drag Strip opens- media may ask for rides 1pm Drag strip closes for lunch 2pm Drag strip Reopens 4.30pm Drag strip closes for the day. Friday 9am General driver registration begins. Driver licences checked. Cars split into car catorgorys 9.20am Drag Strip opens- media will be present and ask for rides down the strip 12.30pm Drag strip closes for the day Cars must be either off site or parked by the gate by 1.30pm on firday as to not interfere with press interviews and filming. You are welcome to stay and watch the gymkhana events in the afternoon. Regards Becci Andrews Fueltopia Event Administrator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Yeah just got that email ....thought it was all day!! 80cars in 3hrs dont seem to add up to much racing. Still be fun tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted July 4, 2011 Author Share Posted July 4, 2011 Thursday will be a better day for racing by the look of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurtleshead Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Emailed, im in on thursday with Eleanor, woop! Cheers for the link JP. Dont expect any fireworks on the strip, but feel free to gawp at her beauty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I'm going Thursday now as well, my car will be in race circuit spec though so not expecting any great times out of it. It'll be a bit of a laugh though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Thursday will be a better day for racing by the look of it. To be honest mate 'if' my car's ready i'll be happy just to do a handful of runs while Its all fresh!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted July 4, 2011 Author Share Posted July 4, 2011 To be honest mate 'if' my car's ready i'll be happy just to do a handful of runs while Its all fresh!! If your car is running well, i think you will do an easy low 10 with Lee's wheels mate, maybe even a 9, autos rule the drag strip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark newman Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I think I will be there on thursday as well not much racing friday it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted July 4, 2011 Author Share Posted July 4, 2011 Weather looks terrible, heavy prolonged showers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark newman Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 what on both days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 If your car is running well, i think you will do an easy low 10 with Lee's wheels mate, maybe even a 9, autos rule the drag strip. Lol 9's mate ive never raced before. 13.3 would be great :D Naa i'll be happy as a pig in sh!t with Anything in the 10's!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark newman Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Lol 9's mate ive never raced before. 13.3 would be great :D Naa i'll be happy as a pig in sh!t with Anything in the 10's!!! 13.3 Jamesy ,your not going to drive it then , you going to push it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Well, I'm only there Thursday, so it seems that's the best day for all. Forget the media, blog features, fifth gear, etc etc. You'll all be in another Pistonbroke film Fingers crossed they're wrong about the weather. I'm also going to go for the fastest stock s197 mustang, I have to crack the blistering time of ............. 14 seconds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Are you guys definitely going to this, with the weather outlook getting worse ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Wow, just seen the forecast, it's pissing it down in Peterborough today and due to continue until Sunday, I can't see the strip being open to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Meant to be p!ssing down in essex today but im here and its sunny n hot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Meant to be p!ssing down in essex today but im here and its sunny n hot Same story here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Think positive - ive been getting more excited about this by the day cant let the typical english weater ruin it now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Gotta love an english summer !!!! http://www.myweather2.com/Motor-Racing/United-Kingdom/Santa-Pod-Raceway.aspx?sday=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Loooks like might get away with it fri morning racing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Its not looking good is it! Everyone still going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 We live a few miles from Santa Pod and missus just text me to say it's raining at the mo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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