Trackday / Race meeting Thread.

[8valve-craig]

Ok, so seeing a few track / Race orientated threads possibly falling into obscurity just recently (@Hobbit - Llandow, @Iain - Oulton & @Alex J - Snet), so thought it might be an idea to keep them all in one place.

Pretty sure there's also some oval racers here, @Andy - @Pottersrebel - @Jeremy fisher and of course the Hillclimb / Sprint Colin Smith @Novarally

Definitely not the right time of year to start such a thread, but I myself do a few trackdays and have some booked with a view to going racing sometime soon, so it would be good to keep the pictures, Video's and future bookings / entry's all in one place.

Everyone loves to see a Vaux used in anger and its all too easy to miss being part of the action when you don't know where to look.

Me : Castle Combe 5th Dec
Me : Watching the action at Brands on 22nd Nov (Trackday trophy)
Me : Bedford 28th Feb

[dgbnova#1]

Me if the estate is still here hope to do anglsea on the 7th december Wallasey motor lads are going not sure exact cars yet but possably a 750 bhp starrion going

track is £129 and 2 track layouts over the day
tickets here

http://www.javelintrackdays.co.uk/trackday/

[Iain]

Good thread idea be nice to get on track with some other Novas to see how they compare

[Andy]

Good thread.i hope to capture some onboard footage next year.
New car new season.
il be at every meeting at scarborough.a few york and once in august at ashbourne near derby for the stockhatch nationals two day event.
il post dates up nearer the time.

[8valve-craig]

Cool, Would love to see a bit of onboard in light contact racing. I use a GoPro 3 mounted on the cage. Its just an exhaust clamp with a bit of folded steel but does the job. The thing is it seems to be frowned upon by the course officials, but i dont get that as all i use mine for is studying technique which it proves invaluable for when on wide.

Video below of the last time i went out at Combe. Not my quickest lap, and with a bit of traffic but the quickest i have on film.


http://youtu.be/W_HI3Dfvwu0

[Hobbit]

Doubt mine will be back out for the next few months. Looking to hire Llandow out exclusively next year. Is only 2.5 grand for a Saturday, less on a week day.

[dgbnova#1]

Hire it for a PNG event or open event hobbit ?

[dgbnova#1]

Love that Craig lol beep beep mo fu€£a to that BMW he had no chance it goes well was a good buy that thing

[Hobbit]

Hire it for a PNG event or open event hobbit ?

open ish. Got a few mates not on here up for it.

[BRoadGhost]

You're brave starting new nova track days in the winter!

[dgbnova#1]

Just looked Llandow is 4 hours from me lol

[Southie]

Should be a good thread this, nice idea Craig.

[pottersrebel]

http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah15/pottersrebel/B0ZE8vsIQAEIt82_zps47cc4908.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/pottersrebel/media/B0ZE8vsIQAEIt82_zps47cc4908.jpg.html)
mine on track this year got my first ever win in a heat and a close second, also finished 3rd in a championship race so been a good season all round considering I only managed 5 meetings. I also did all the sign writing on my car this year

[pottersrebel]

http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah15/pottersrebel/car12_zpsc29a9f14.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/pottersrebel/media/car12_zpsc29a9f14.jpg.html)
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah15/pottersrebel/car13_zps85c75cf9.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/pottersrebel/media/car13_zps85c75cf9.jpg.html)
a couple more pics

[jeremy fisher]

I'm curious... what gave the impression I was an oval racer? I'm not. Wish I was involved in competitive motorsport!!
Nice thread idea though, be nice to see a few Nova's on track together.

[bakerboy83]

http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx135/B4KERBOY/3C125E6A-CE83-44EE-BA86-3F51EEF9D8C4.jpg (http://s749.photobucket.com/user/B4KERBOY/media/3C125E6A-CE83-44EE-BA86-3F51EEF9D8C4.jpg.html)
think this is a great thread. Would love to have a mini nova meet at brands next year so if anyone is thinking of going be sure to post it up in here

[toymex]

If we are doing a nova day @ Brands ,let me know ,if I am not racing around that time I will come down and take people out for a few laps ,I am no pro but know my way round Brands

[8valve-craig]

Jeremy Fisher, I must have you mistaken for someone else. I sold a 4.27cwp to someone destined for a stock rod who I thought was you.

And Toymex, shame on me forgetting about your little screamer in the QMN.

Out of interest and if you don't mind posting Pottersrebel, what does that Corsa weigh?

[Benn]

If we are doing a nova day @ Brands ,let me know ,if I am not racing around that time I will come down and take people out for a few laps ,I am no pro but know my way round Brands

Id love a pass lap in yours.

[Southie]

Thought it would be a good idea to Sticky this thread ;)

[toymex]

Id love a pass lap in yours.
We need someone to organise it for early next year ,and you would be welcome Ben

[Hobbit]

Also up for brands early next year.

[Benn]

We need someone to organise it for early next year ,and you would be welcome Ben

Awesome, i have GoPros and mounts plus more cameras.

[Andy]

just seen this on the autograss page I go on.....

"Anita Wadge Memorial Rallycross Meeting"
BTRDA Rallycross Final, Swift Championship Final.
Top class Rallycross action is at the Blyton Circuit in Lincolnshire on November 30th, FREE entry for Spectators, spread the word.....action starts 9am, over 40races in 1day.

[pottersrebel]

Jeremy Fisher, I must have you mistaken for someone else. I sold a 4.27cwp to someone destined for a stock rod who I thought was you.

And Toymex, shame on me forgetting about your little screamer in the QMN.

Out of interest and if you don't mind posting Pottersrebel, what does that Corsa weigh? the corsa weighs 966kg at the moment, we have to run to a minimum weight of 950kg so ill be trying lose a bit of weight out of it this closed season

[bakerboy83]

It's looking like we have the start of a track day at brands. If you get 5 cars you get 10% off and a garage. If you can get 10 car you also get a group photo on the starting grid at lunch. What are the chances of getting 10 novas though haha

[Cooper]

Went to a track day at Brands that my neighbour organised in October with the mostly Astra VXR and Corsa drivers, he runs WGMotorworks, and turn out was pretty good. Got it for £150 for the day with the group discount. I'll ask if he's going to do another one early next year and we could join in with them.

http://www.vxronline.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?262931-WGM-Track-day

[8valve-craig]

Looks like it will be a good meeting Andy, just way too far for the likes of me is Blyton.

Went to Brands yesterday to watch and support James Birch in the last race of the MSV Trackday Trophy. Absolutely cracking day and some great close racing. He managed a win in his class and 3rd overall which was his first podium finish. Very well done.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af79/smith9051/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsd591ede9.jpg

As much as I would like to commit to a Nova trackday at Brands mine is a little poorly at the moment so I'm using the Astra. Would still come along of course though and if it was soonish would tie it in with my ARDS test.

[bakerboy83]

This is a little scary for me as you lot seem to be seasoned trackdayers and even race drivers haha

[Pistol Pete]

Good thread idea.

I am looking to get some more track time in mine next year. Hardly did any miles this year!

[Southie]

Anyone know if Dar still has his Nova? Would love to see his input in this thread ;)

[Hobbit]

Still going. Has Lee's old engine now so will be even quicker.

[Iain]

Dar was a sound chap, enjoyed his thread, shame he's not really on here anymore.

[Benn]

Ah i miss Dar and our random late night chats.

[8valve-craig]

Not familiar with Dar, but it sounds like maybe a car I could be interested in.

Glad this thread has gathered some momentum, despite being a terrible time of year to start it. I'm out again next Friday at Combe and cant wait. Fitted a new seat to the car I'm taking and figure its got to be worth a second or 2 as it holds me so much tighter.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af79/smith9051/Race%20car/IMG_0724_zpsfc621706.jpg

[Southie]

Craig have a look at Dars build, worth a read:
http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?77794-Dar-s-Sprint-Car

[Cooper]

Just found this vid of the last track day I did with PNG at donnington, not in my car I was with my friend J (skidmarkz) in his orange nova (xe on TB) and I ran out of talent in Oli's vid.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yb-ubhttTn4

Was a cracking day be good to get a few together next year.

[Alex J]

ok VERY late booked again, just booked up snetterton for next sunday the 6th of december, 5 places left, get on it people!!

edit heres the link http://www.javelintrackdays.co.uk/trackday/

[8valve-craig]

Sunday is the 7th.....

Shame Combe is so far for you. Might have been a laugh if you could have made Friday the 5th.

[Alex J]

Sunday is the 7th.....

Shame Combe is so far for you. Might have been a laugh if you could have made Friday the 5th.i love combe, but it dont have many parts i can get out of fourth lol, i will get there next year, could of gone if id have known

[8valve-craig]

All set for tomorrow, Weather looks good so only loaded slick's and semi's. Fingers crossed.

If anyone is going pop over and say hi.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af79/smith9051/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps6fc6c986.jpg

[brucer]

Id be another up for a png track day, dont mind a travel for a decent day out. As it always is, if the cars together.

[8valve-craig]

A great day at Castle Combe. Wet in the morning, dried out slowly but never properly as it was so cold. A few moments, but came home in one piece and managed a 1:18 timed on the GoPro, with a little room for improvement.

Had to knock, the quality down as I only had an 8GB card, but enjoy.


http://youtu.be/d3CAnaeHjnQ

[bazzap8389]

Good lap Craig looked quick! Sounds the part too :thumb:

[Hobbit]

Cracking lap. That Astra looks like a bit of an animal.

[dgbnova#1]

Very nice Craig proper good buy that was

[8valve-craig]

Thanks, it does go and stop surprisingly well. I can't really take credit for the lap time though, its all the car.

Next outing is Bedford on the 28thFeb.

[Andy]

Yes!!! Absolutely balls out.love that

[Hobbit]

Next one for me will be Llandow on the 14th of March.

[8valve-craig]

Looking forward to Bedford 28th Feb, Then Castle combe the week after on 7th March.

Made a few interesting changes to the Astra so hoping to knock a couple of seconds off a Combe lap :thumb:

[novarally]

All set for tomorrow, Weather looks good so only loaded slick's and semi's. Fingers crossed.

If anyone is going pop over and say hi.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af79/smith9051/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps6fc6c986.jpg

Craig - is that the ex-hillclimb Astra with Colin Satchell-designed front suspension?

[8valve-craig]

I couldn't say Colin. It has been used for Hillclimb and Sprint in the South West for the last 13 years though. I bought it off Stuart Lillington and his father Phillip who used to share the drive.

Front suspension is Mcpherson strut with simple spring / Insert setup. The Geometry is modified to within 20mm adding castor and adjustment, but it's nothing special so I would imagine the guys did it themselves.

Have a feeling I may know the car you mean though. If so a Chap called Bob now owns it in Bristol as it came up for sale a year or 2 back, Its almost the twin of this one.

[jeremy fisher]

Donington, 14th March. :)

[8valve-craig]

Bedford Yesterday on the SEN circuit. Managed a 1:50 when it dried out and had an epic encounter with Ben Speechley in his Red 1600 Nova that some of you will know of. I made a few changes to the car which really paid off, and went with a different tyre which proved to be a superb choice

A short low quality video below, as I'm unable to edit the mammoth HD original after leaving the camera running.


http://youtu.be/22uerdeMQSo

[Iain]

Any pics of bens nova? Someone sent me a pic of a red Nova yesterday that looked epic but wasn't sure where it was.

[toymex]

Looks like the Astra handles well ,how did it compare to Bens nova ?

[8valve-craig]

It does corner OK, I was slightly quicker over a lap. It took me a while to reel him in, then did manage to pass him on the back straight, but had to try very very hard to stay ahead and eventually ran out of talent quite spectacularly. I was out with him in the Nova earlier in the day and his is by far the better handling car. It really is impressive.

[Andy]

Class stuff!
My season starts next sunday and i still havent painted the car.bare shell still!

[toymex]

It does corner OK, I was slightly quicker over a lap. It took me a while to reel him in, then did manage to pass him on the back straight, but had to try very very hard to stay ahead and eventually ran out of talent quite spectacularly. I was out with him in the Nova earlier in the day and his is by far the better handling car. It really is impressive.
Have you thought of racing the Astra in tintops I reckon it would do well tbh,I really must get mine back together and come and have a play

[Jonlem]

Your Astra goes very well Craig


Any pics of bens nova? Someone sent me a pic of a red Nova yesterday that looked epic but wasn't sure where it was.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/Jatec/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-09/051340F9-BC9F-4B0A-9DB2-BDDD006DB320_zps2xn6t3ro.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Jatec/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-09/051340F9-BC9F-4B0A-9DB2-BDDD006DB320_zps2xn6t3ro.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/Jatec/IMG_6238_zps1f147837.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Jatec/media/IMG_6238_zps1f147837.jpg.html)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/Jatec/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-09/AAAD7F3D-048F-42E4-B182-3DA62A2CEF42_zpswmr9ry5b.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Jatec/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-09/AAAD7F3D-048F-42E4-B182-3DA62A2CEF42_zpswmr9ry5b.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/Jatec/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-10/85BE92BF-92DE-4F1C-AD7F-81CC502BE56A_zpspktztkst.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Jatec/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-10/85BE92BF-92DE-4F1C-AD7F-81CC502BE56A_zpspktztkst.jpg.html)

[Benn]

Wow at the front and rear arb bits. They look mega. that rear set up is a hell of a bit of kit.
Shows me better how the bladed arbs work...

[Iain]

Nice bit of kit, Craig linked me to the WIP so enjoyed reading that, interesting stuff on the shaft CVs etc.

Your Astra doesn't go too bad either Craig :p

To keep on track, I'm booked onto Donington 20th April with Harvey in his mk2 Astra if any one would like to join us.

[8valve-craig]

Have you thought of racing the Astra in tintops I reckon it would do well tbh,I really must get mine back together and come and have a play

Yes it was supposed to be on the cards this year. Really must get on and do my ARDS as it looks like a lot of fun. I couldnt do a whole championship, but would look at the CSCC / QMN tintops and MSV trackday trophy. From what i have watched i think that yes it could be competetive.


Your Astra doesn't go too bad either Craig :p

To keep on track, I'm booked onto Donington 20th April with Harvey in his mk2 Astra if any one would like to join us.

It goes faster than that when the camera's not on, just sods law.

Me and a friend are doing Castle Combe this weekend (Sat 7th), Its an ERGEN MOTORSPORT BMW day, with places left if anyone fancies it. Should be fun.

[Hobbit]

To keep on track, I'm booked onto Donington 20th April with Harvey in his mk2 Astra if any one would like to join us.

Will see how Llandow goes with the new engine next month. If she holds up well I might consider joining you on this one.

[Iain]

Sounds good will be my first outing with the new carbs etc :)

[Benn]

Bedford Yesterday on the SEN circuit. Managed a 1:50 when it dried out and had an epic encounter with Ben Speechley in his Red 1600 Nova that some of you will know of. I made a few changes to the car which really paid off, and went with a different tyre which proved to be a superb choice

A short low quality video below, as I'm unable to edit the mammoth HD original after leaving the camera running.


http://youtu.be/22uerdeMQSo

A few things, that track looks amazing. Huge straight you can clearly get some mega speed on..
Bugger me are you smashing it and getting some fantastic speeds.
Car really looks like its handling great and cornering very fast with lots of grip.

Love it.

[8valve-craig]

Thanks Ben, that was what they call the SEN circuit and not the quickest, just the best on film. Only me and 2 other people witnessed the fastest lap.

Castle Combe tomorrow which looks like a dry day. Looking to go round in 1:16 on Dunlop Semi's. Camera is charged with a big card in so should get a bit of footage.

[jimbob-mcgrew]

damn craig.... your cars rapido! :thumb:

i'd be pappin my knickers driving that

[8valve-craig]

It does go well. Yesterday was superb at Combe. 3/4 of the track has been re-surfaced and it was a nice sunny day. Some real talent out there too which is unusual.

A short video here of one of my quicker laps @ 1:17. Not sure how the quality comes out for everyone else, but the original is crystal clear here so may have to have a play with the settings.


http://youtu.be/T9_KtFtaxjg

[Kev Turbo]

Lol @ those Reebok Classics going at ten to the dozen on the pedals - Top work

[Benn]

Christ are you doing a speed. Bloody nice day and driving.

No sound on the video tho?

[bazzap8389]

As said great driving, looks a good track.

sound works fine for me.

[Hobbit]

All set for Llandow Saturday with the new 3.0 lump and quick rack. Should be a giggle.

[Iain]

Good luck, want vids!

[Hobbit]

Good luck, want vids!

Track days didn't happen unless you vidded them.

[Alex J]

ok chaps, it would be nice if a few pngers would join me on the 8th of april at snetterton, open pitlane , £139 for the day, there is about 7 of us so far, book up!!

[Hobbit]

Cheap! Shame its the other side of the universe... (just kidding, but you lot moaned at me about locations enough times. :p )

[8valve-craig]

Would love to, but I'm keeping April free and going up to Blyton Park on 10th May, as the car needs a little attention now.

[Iain]

Ooh Blyton day, interested.

Snetterton isn't tooooo far for me actually but won't be ready for 8th Apr

[8valve-craig]

http://www.javelintrackdays.co.uk/trackday/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=1010

Its about half full I think mate. There's a load of us going up, camping, Karting on Saturday then Trackday on Sunday.

See if Harvey is up for it too, it would be good to see how the two GTE's compare.

[Iain]

I'll go as long as there's no Clios going lol lol

[Hobbit]

So tempting to go Clio bashing!

[Andy]

What are the requirements for track?
ie lights etc.
If allowed id be quite tempted to do a trackday in the grasser lol
i have no glass and a brakelight thats it.?

[Iain]

No real rules I'm sure you'd be fine with a Grasser if it's got brake lights give them a call javelin are friendly

[Andy]

With a fully welded cage five point harness and no glass i bet its safer than alot of the scrap that turn up lol

[Andy]

Might have to buy some slicks then too lol

[turbojolt]

im going to do donnington in a 400 quid beemer...scrapyard motorsport ftw!

[Andy]

Mines too good for grassing now hahaha lol

[turbojolt]

haha got some glass here never to late to return from the darkside lol

[Andy]

It is when the mesh is welded in the screen haha

[8valve-craig]

No real rules I'm sure you'd be fine with a Grasser if it's got brake lights give them a call javelin are friendly

My car has no lighting at all. Nobody official has ever mentioned it.

[Andy]

great stuff.may have to get some slicks then.lol

[8valve-craig]

I don't use my slicks, they are always there ready, but have plenty of fun on semi's so don't feel the need.

[Andy]

I refer to non grass needs as slicks lol

[Hobbit]

I love my nova. Faultless at Llandow today. Should've fitted a quick rack sooner.

Vids to follow.

[8valve-craig]

Quick rack makes such a huge difference. I bet it took a few laps to get used to!

[turbojolt]

Will be cool to see the videos hobbit..seen a few older vids with the standard rack and looked like a ball ache

[Hobbit]

Quick rack makes such a huge difference. I bet it took a few laps to get used to!

I was expecting a bit of an improvement but it was a huge difference. Took most of the day to work out i could pretty much leave my hands in the same position on the wheel through the entire lap.

[Hobbit]

here's a quick lap.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=webAfQ3iy_I

looks to be sub 50 seconds which I'm pretty happy with.

[Hobbit]

This is last year without the quick rack to compare how much more steering was required.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR9qhVKEayU

[paddy235]

I love the noise of it you couldn't get bored of that

[Hobbit]

All the vids are up. This is my favourite. MX5's = Mobile chicanes :d


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JokyjDArzjk

Should be able to find the other vids on my channel

[8valve-craig]

What is the horrendous scraping noise?

[Hobbit]

Inters touch the inner arch. was fine after the first session on them.

[Hobbit]

Next one for me will be Combe on May the 1st.

[boffer8]

Hillclimbing nova.... :cool:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5i1z0wFAnqo

[Iain]

Nice! Lots if tyre squeel?

[Benn]

Love that shifter and the noise it makes.

[boffer8]

Way too much tyre squeal, crap £120 coilovers not helping, new Gaz competition stuff to fit should help....

Shifter is taking some getting use to but getting there, so direct and a joy to drive now, only problem is it max's out at 85MPH :wtf: lol

[Iain]

Thought you were running some sort of dog box at first, had to wait for the camera lighting to change to see you're stamping on the clutch so quick lol

[Benn]

Is it like 100% correct, rather than the slop of the linkage?

[Alex J]

tommrow is snetterton if anyones game, few old school motors going, r5 gt turbo and a xr2 and the jonny one wheel nova lol

[8valve-craig]

I was at Combe yesterday for the Howards Day meeting. It was a brilliant day. Not sure who else went but if they have skin like mine they will have came home burned to a crisp.

One thing to note, saw a white K-reg GSi in the car park. Totally standard and original with the mandatory rusty arches etc. Anyones off here? i planned to leave a card on the screen with a purchase offer but ended up staying to the end and it had gone.

[boffer8]

Is it like 100% correct, rather than the slop of the linkage?

Nah all synchro box, just with rapid changes.... lol

Yes, 100% correct, no slop or movement, so its easy to be too precise sometimes

[chris gsi]

One thing to note, saw a white K-reg GSi in the car park. Totally standard and original with the mandatory rusty arches etc. Anyones off here? i planned to leave a card on the screen with a purchase offer but ended up staying to the end and it had gone.

That most likely belongs to ben (BENJIEGSI8v) and I don't think he would part with it as I always ask him if I can take it from him

[8valve-craig]

If he's a Nova guy then cool, it's in good hands. I have seen it there a few times over the passed few years so he's clearly a fan of club racing too.

[BENJIEGSI8v]

The White GSi is mine. Had it for 8 years now, but rarely makes an appearance to the public eye.

[jeremy fisher]

Donington (Grand Prix circuit!!), evening sesh, 11th May. :)

[turbojolt]

anyone here done Mallory park, any good? seems cheap

[Hobbit]

Couple of laps from yesterday. The Evo is my mates and is around 400bhp, so pretty happy I kept up. Although if he had some proper track tires I suspect he would be pulling away from me.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5A2fktCoTQo&feature=youtu.be

[8valve-craig]

1:24 is not a bad time. What tyres is the car on?

As race meetings go, Round 1 British Autograss this weekend at Javelin Park, then Classic Touring Cars at Combe on Monday.

[Hobbit]

What time does the astra do Craig? Was trying out some Nankangs NS-2r's. Pretty happy with them and the didn't wear much considering my heavy right foot.

[8valve-craig]

Astra does a 1:17 on Dunlop 03g Semi's, but I think I could get a bit off that. Not tried the Nankang's.

What did you think of the new surface?

[Hobbit]

I'm not a huge fan. The top of avon rise seems less violent so the car doesn't go as light. Didn't thinknthere was as much grip out there too.

1:17 is impressive.

[jeremy fisher]

anyone here done Mallory park, any good? seems cheap
I did Mallory at a couple of the PPC in the park events so only short sessions but thought it was pretty good. Bit short of run off in areas which can be a bit unnerving and Gerrards is hard on the car, you need good sump baffles!
I think it's cheap because they are struggling and the noise limit is very low due to whining neighbours.

[paddy235]

1:24 is not a bad time. What tyres is the car on?

As race meetings go, Round 1 British Autograss this weekend at Javelin Park, then Classic Touring Cars at Combe on Monday.
There's classic touring cars at Combe Monday?

[8valve-craig]

http://www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk/events/display_event.asp?BookingEventID=820

[paddy235]

Cheers mate that's my day sorted by the looks

[8valve-craig]

^ Did you make it? Such a good day there today so I hope you did. The Classic Thunder races stole the show, and the front runners in the CCSC's made for an epic watch, as always.

[Andy]

I went to yorkshire dales autograss today.didnt compete though.was nice to spectate tbh as i miss alot.

[Jonlem]

Good to see you today Craig, you should get the Astra out there. 1.17 is mega impressive.

[Andy]

Scarborough autograss tomorrow for myself and TheGeneralChancer.
another trophy would be nice!!

[8valve-craig]

I'm up at Blyton Park this weekend. Hoping for a dry day today and a half decent track. We did the karting here yesterday which was awesome.

[boffer8]

Went to croft this weekend for Summer MaDDness, had 4 sessions in the nova, Main earth lead snapped on one and internal throttle return spring snapped on the webers on another, but had a great time in all of the sessions, here's a video of my 3rd session, track pretty much dried out, but still a few damp patches.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCzJLR4wi58

[brucer]

Looks impressive.

Is that a penguin 'g' meter on the lower dash shelf?

[novarally]

Hillclimbing nova.... :cool:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5i1z0wFAnqo

Missed this previously Ben - good to see you out there.

[boffer8]

Looks impressive.

Is that a penguin 'g' meter on the lower dash shelf?

Its actually a penguin AND scotch egg G meter lol

Cheers Colin ;-)

[Hobbit]

Who's where next then? Fancy playing with another Nova.

[8valve-craig]

I'm looking to do Castle Combe Friday 5th June, but will be in the Astra. My friend is there today in his rather epic Clio mk2 but I couldn't have made it.

[Hobbit]

Fancy a different track to be honest. Maybe Cadwell or Croft.

[Iain]

I fancy a Caldwell day there's one in June I was tempted by

[8valve-craig]

I did Blyton Last weekend which was OK. Its put me off long drives for now though so will just aim to trim my times down at Coombe for a bit.

[Hobbit]

I fancy a Caldwell day there's one in June I was tempted by

Which one in June were you looking at?

[Hobbit]

Gonna book Caldwell for the 4th of July.

[8valve-craig]

Castle Combe booked for 5th June in the Astra. That could well be its last outing so will be pushing for a 1:15 on Semi's.

[boffer8]

.

[boffer8]

Oulton Park on tuesday. Good sessioned day. Quite a few lads from work so was good to have a play with them.

Nice moment chasing the audi s5 through druids on the last lap.

Let the video do the talking...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqOQS8WkWQA&feature=youtu.be

[8valve-craig]

That goes incredibly well.

I'm not quite sure why the quality is so bad below, its great when watched elsewhere, but here's a lap of Blyton Circuit from the week before last.

It wasn't the best circuit, but still good fun.


http://youtu.be/FviwdkiX1sg

[Andy]

Great videos.i hope to be getting a camera soon.I clown around on the line aswell lol

[Hobbit]

Cadwell booked for the 4th. Sharing the day with Lee to save on costs. Gonna be a long day!

[8valve-craig]

Another video of the Astra at Castle Combe earlier this month. Enjoy.


http://youtu.be/Be4JVmF4Gos

[Benn]

Flying lap there^

Almost looks sped up due to the speed. Did you have the track to your self too? No one else seems to be out. (i stopped at 1:21)

[Iain]

Tut tut do you have a lap timer in the car

[Hobbit]

Little mash up Lee made from Cadwell

https://youtu.be/0Jfjd3wDddo

[bazzap8389]

Haha great video

[Andy]

A video of heat two from last meeting.Id just had a coming together with the marshals post moments before this rerun.Still managed to get 2nd after being a bit shaken up still lol
A friends mrs was filming.My kids joining in with the commentator lol


http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll211/andyspics_album/Mobile%20Uploads/th_VID-20150628-WA0010_zpszqbvpxqy.mp4 (http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll211/andyspics_album/Mobile%20Uploads/VID-20150628-WA0010_zpszqbvpxqy.mp4)

[boffer8]

Competed at Harewood Hillcimb on Saturday, got 2nd in class but no video unfortunately as i left the gopro at the flat, gutted :-(

[pottersrebel]

not been on for a while but a new season for my 1300 stock car racing and a new paint scheme first meeting out I score my best results ever I got two seconds an then went an won the final which just happened to be a championship race, I went into the race expecting to finish 4th at the highest.
the final race
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Zec193sVew
heat one
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkU0L2qjNAc
heat two
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph5Lz7Mp0YY

[Andy]

Nicely done mate.Im gutted i blew up last meeting which is going to result in me missing the stockhatch nationals in a fortnight.

[pottersrebel]

Nicely done mate.Im gutted i blew up last meeting which is going to result in me missing the stockhatch nationals in a fortnight. gutted for you mate we had our gold roof race (world champs) this weekend and my car was awful jut couldn't get it round the bends in the wet it just kept pushing on so I pulled off as I was just cannon fodder

[Andy]

Yeah its not worth taking damage,i had somebody run down the side of me and push me wing onto the tyre really bad.I was 2nd to last so wasn't wasting £55 on a few points lol

[boffer8]

Me at Harewood today improving my fastest by 2 tenths, plenty more to come though, hopefully down into the 70.something soon..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hko-JCBUXRY&feature=youtu.be

[Southie]

Looks good Ben, I liked the camera angle as I felt like a passenger lol

[bazzap8389]

Nice bit of driving there Ben. Great reaction at the end lol

[Iain]

Booked onto cadwell park 24th august if anyone fancies it with a few novas

[8valve-craig]

Went to Castle Combe again on Friday with the Astra and some mates in their Clio's. Had a brilliant day, with just a few hic-ups. A little off which damaged the O/S, caused by a split front oil seal which wet the tyres. Managed to find another seal in a motor factors locally, so whipped the bottom pulley off and did it before lunch. Then must not have leaned on the tensioner bolt enough, as it loosened and let the timing slip. Very Very lucky with that one though, so threadlocked and re-timed it, then back out.

Last session of the day we wish we filmed, as the Marshall's seemed to have no issues atall with a full on race between me and a friend on an otherwise empty track.

Astra is for sale now if anyone is interested, as I did my ARDS last month and will be racing a different car.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af79/smith9051/IMG_6108_zpsgndzqgmw.jpg

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af79/smith9051/IMG_6107_zps5wcqqepg.jpg

[House]

I love that Astra Craig!!!

First time posting here, copied from my project thread, hope that's ok with everyone.

So Monday at Cadwell,

Anyone following Iain's build thread has seen my shonky old Nova next to Iain's.

As I don't have a trailer yet I hired a flat bed with ramps to get up to Cadwell 360 mile round trip.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/410FF9C2-FE83-4D8B-9C3A-8BFD9F3D3EB7.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/410FF9C2-FE83-4D8B-9C3A-8BFD9F3D3EB7.jpg.html)

Seconds after this photo was taken, Dog spotted a cat the other side of the truck and the chase was on!!!!

Made it to Cadwell, we couldn't get in until 8pm cos of the British superbike meeting which sucked balls, we got the "Team Shonky Vauxhall" gazebo up and Iain fired up the most pathetic disposable BBQ's I've ever seen, after a lot of BBQ starter (Harvey's brake fluid) we managed to eat and consume a few ciders. We were discussing the weather and hoping for a dry day, we decided, it didn't have to be sunny, just dry.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/grahampointing/6486A3AC-7FB7-4706-AB35-F0A62E10FC4B.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/grahampointing/media/6486A3AC-7FB7-4706-AB35-F0A62E10FC4B.jpg.html)

We got a decent space in the tiny paddock, there are no garages at Cadwell so we threw the gazebo up for a bit of protection from the rain, as it turned out it wasn't rain shade we needed but sun shade!! roasting hot!!!

This was my first outing on the 888's so I took it really steady while setting up tyre pressure, after a bit of jiggery pokery we got to 28 hot on the front and 24 hot on the back, this worked really well and the car felt stable and planted at all times.

Anyone that's not been to Cadwell needs to go, it's an amazing track, a real nice mix of straights and corners, a great track for testing all round capabilities.

Highlights of the day include,

Passenger ride in Iain's car, where I ended up being the bad luck charm and my added weight on the passenger side destroyed the inner CV (see Iain's thread for an explanation)

The guy in the Nissan 370Z coming up to Iain in the pits and admitting he was disgusted at himself for having to let a Nova through as he had a "3.7 litre engine and couldn't get away from an old Nova"

Another guy in an MX5 telling me my car was unbelievable fast in a straight line and good round the bends I just needed to "hook up a lap" which Iain took delight in interpreting that I'm a scheise driver and my car needs to be driven by someone who can drive (him)

Anyway enough talk a little video of my last session, my brake fluid was completely shot by this point so I was lifting and coating a little to try and take it steady, also camera postion has been altered for the next event.

https://youtu.be/FpaRY5UwlDk

For some reason I can't inbed videos?!?!

[boffer8]

So last round at Harewood yesterday, everything was back on song and felt stronger than it ever has done, this proved true when doing a new PB on my 2nd practise run. After lunch and the first timed run gave me another new PB with a 70.57 which was enough to win the class. Really happy with the car at the minute, a few improvements over winter and should easily see it being a sub 70 second car at Harewood.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkykAhKlcbg

[toymex]

That's a good time Ben ,Matthew Pinder did a 71.12 in my old sport many years ago

[Iain]

Blyton Park 11th Oct. Few Novas, mk2 Astras etc going. Should be a good laugh.

[RallyMarshal]

Blyton Park 11th Oct. Few Novas, mk2 Astras etc going. Should be a good laugh.

Looking forward to it :-)

Paul..

[Iain]

Race for pink slips?

[RallyMarshal]

Race for pink slips?

Do you dare?

Paul...

[turbojolt]

Blyton Park 11th Oct. Few Novas, mk2 Astras etc going. Should be a good laugh.


And a shocking bmw

[Iain]

If it makes it there!

Probably 1 Nova there due to dirty drop outs.

[turbojolt]

Bloody gay bastards

[HarryNotts]

Are spectators allowed and what time does it start please?

[Iain]

Free for spectators. 5er for a passenger wrist band. I think driving starts at 9:30 or 10:00 and carries on to 5:30 with a lunch hour.

Just woke up sleeping in the tow car, me and 3 mk2 astras here so far including Harvey and Paul's rally weapon that he's gonna lose to me racing for slips.

[RallyMarshal]

You broke yours first. I dont want it now :-)

Enjoyed the ride out with you until it broke.

Paul..

[Iain]

Good, cos I didn't stand a chance, I need to revise my spring rates and damping to get mine handling similar to yours.

[Andy]

Has turbojolt got home yet? Lol

[RallyMarshal]

Good, cos I didn't stand a chance, I need to revise my spring rates and damping to get mine handling similar to yours.

Spring rates are pretty much the same, tyres make a difference (albeit less so due to slicks) and so does the diff. I think a trackday at somewhere like Blyton with time spent testing and tweaking would allow you to do what you want although might need to look at the rear dampers themselves. Remember also that my car was setup for my style of driving thats a little less aggressive than yours Id say.

I was very impressed with your speed / committment through Port Froid.

Paul..

[Iain]

Has turbojolt got home yet? Lol

Got a text about 10 saying he had been delivered safely home by Green Flag.

I'd love to see the recovery blokes face when he turns up and Leigh tries to blag that his starter motor 'just fell off including all wires' so can't try and restart it. lol


Spring rates are pretty much the same, tyres make a difference (albeit less so due to slicks) and so does the diff. I think a trackday at somewhere like Blyton with time spent testing and tweaking would allow you to do what you want although might need to look at the rear dampers themselves. Remember also that my car was setup for my style of driving thats a little less aggressive than yours Id say.
I was very impressed with your speed / committment through Port Froid.

I bloody love that corner lol Gonna email you to discuss spring rates now so I can keep an eye out for second hand lol

[Andy]

Haha he never mentioned about starter just said loadsa lights came on and he was raging as hed been dumped in a car park lol

[Iain]

Half a story, his extreme weight saving meant by 10am the starter motor had fallen off, after bodging it in once I recommended removing it so not to cause any further damage, so rest of the day was done by bumping it lol

[Andy]

Lol what the hell has he been doing to balls the starter ?! lol

[Iain]

Not bolting it in.

[turbojolt]

The starter was bolted in my amazing track talents shook the bolts loose...p.s blagging is a art and I'm up their with van gogh

[8valve-craig]

What did the Astra's go round in if you were timing at all?

1:12 I managed in mine earlier this year.

[pottersrebel]

last race of the year for me and it was a championship race. Been a good season and topped it off with probably my best race to date.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnD8BRTVShE mines the blue and white car that starts at the back

[pete17]

last race of the year for me and it was a championship race. Been a good season and topped it off with probably my best race to date.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnD8BRTVShE mines the blue and white car that starts at the back

enjoyed watching that ! not been up Buxton for a few years now, glad to see the formula still going, i raced in the first ever 1300 saloon stocks at Buxton (home formula) , and we had to race with the minis due to low numbers lol looked a good turn out

mine at first race lolhttp://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h464/fatpete17/race%20cars/15442_1263040173302_1148641166_30821120_4227459_n. jpg (http://s1111.photobucket.com/user/fatpete17/media/race%20cars/15442_1263040173302_1148641166_30821120_4227459_n. jpg.html)

[pottersrebel]

enjoyed watching that ! not been up Buxton for a few years now, glad to see the formula still going, i raced in the first ever 1300 saloon stocks at Buxton (home formula) , and we had to race with the minis due to low numbers lol looked a good turn out

mine at first race lolhttp://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h464/fatpete17/race%20cars/15442_1263040173302_1148641166_30821120_4227459_n. jpg (http://s1111.photobucket.com/user/fatpete17/media/race%20cars/15442_1263040173302_1148641166_30821120_4227459_n. jpg.html)
get yourself back out there mate its picked up grid wise over the yrs. ive been racing them 5 yrs now and have raced with 30 + cars did you race with chris emery and phil lowe

[pete17]

Yes mate raced with phil and chris, lenn, and speedy built a new one but dont think he did more than a seasonlol

[pottersrebel]

speedys is still out there think the 304 that i go under has it. phils car is still going strong and is the orange and black corsa in that vid, 12 yrs old now lol

[pete17]

rolled mine going over the start/finish line which pretty much killed it, sold up after that for a break, before 1300,s did rookie rods and super bangers and did the annual jump once too lolhttp://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h464/fatpete17/race%20cars/15442_1263040253304_1148641166_30821122_1410744_n. jpg (http://s1111.photobucket.com/user/fatpete17/media/race%20cars/15442_1263040253304_1148641166_30821122_1410744_n. jpg.html)

[pottersrebel]

braver man than me always thought about doing the jump but ill stick to racing the stockcar

[pete17]

braver man than me always thought about doing the jump but ill stick to racing the stockcar

yea stick at it !! do you do skeggness or bellevue? raced at both on away days with buxton, good weekends away with the buxton lot!!!,

you will have to tell Phil i said hi!!!

[pottersrebel]

race skegness coventry and barford now mate no belle vue or stoke tho #politics, im good friends with phil so will say hi and chris emory built my first car

[Iain]

Anyone with a Nova fancy Donington 6th May?

[Andy]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0uLTb5VDmhY
my first win a few weeks ago.big up the novas lol

[Iain]

If you watch the video really carefully, then you can see your engine gives the occasional ever so slight puff of smoke. lol

[Andy]

Really?!! Iv never noticed hahaha
i used the dipstick that day lol spent more on oil than petrol lol

[Andy]

They run their best at that though.its flying now.As goes though they go like that before they go bang lol
im round yours and leighs way soon at pennine and notts.

[Benn]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0uLTb5VDmhY
my first win a few weeks ago.big up the novas lol

No one had a chance did they?

[8valve-craig]

Rockingham 30th May TrackDay if anyone is intersted

TARC race weekend 11th / 12th June Rockingham

[Iain]

Mallory 27th javelin open pit :)

[8valve-craig]

September 2nd (Friday) Mallory park Javelin open pit Track day.

4x Nova's attending so far.

[RallyMarshal]

Sunday September 18th, Blyton Park. Javelin open pit lane - http://www.javelintrackdays.co.uk/trackday/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=1376itemid&vmcchk=1&Itemid=1

4 x Astra Mk2s and 2 x Novas attending..

Paul..

[Iain]

Any crashed donor cars will be immediately stripped on the day for Nova usage.

[turbojolt]

Sunday September 18th, Blyton Park. Javelin open pit lane - http://www.javelintrackdays.co.uk/trackday/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=1376itemid&vmcchk=1&Itemid=1

4 x Astra Mk2s and 2 x Novas attending..

Paul..

I'm aiming to attend this as a spectator and potential second set of hands to any vauxhall lads

And screaming passenger if I get lucky lol

[House]

I'm aiming to attend this as a spectator and potential second set of hands to any vauxhall lads

And screaming passenger if I get lucky lol

Always welcome in mine TJ!! Be good to finally meet you!!!!

[turbojolt]

Always welcome in mine TJ!! Be good to finally meet you!!!!

I was hoping for something fast but if yours is the only offer I guess I will take it.

[RallyMarshal]

I'm aiming to attend this as a spectator and potential second set of hands to any vauxhall lads

And screaming passenger if I get lucky lol

Im sure you'll be able to "get lucky" with Iain....

Paul..

[Iain]

Wouldn't be the first time. I assume you'll have a passenger seat to scare him too Paul.

[turbojolt]

Lies and rumors

[House]

I was hoping for something fast but if yours is the only offer I guess I will take it.

Whoa!!!!!

Bit harsh TJ!!!

I'll have you know, Iain and I were reasonably well
matched at Bedford and Mallory!!

[turbojolt]

Would explain why he won't stop banging on about supercharging it then

[House]

He just needs to man up and drive faster

[turbojolt]

He would be faster If he lost some weight the fat bastard

[House]

He would be faster If he lost some weight the fat bastard

What's worrying is, I'm 40kg heavier than him!!!!