View Full Version : Santa Pod, RWYB, October 23rd.
BigRuss
29-08-05, 06:18 PM
I have every intention of taking the revver to Santa pod on this date to see what She does on the 1/4mile, realistically this is going to be My swansong event for the car as If I move home in the near future She will go up for sale after this meet. :roll: :( :cry:
I've spoken to Stuart to try and drum up some interest/numbers to possibly run their cars as well.
Looks like Stu will be running his on the day :wink:
Now I know we'll be chancing the weather at that time of year but I am certainly not bothered about that tbh.... Yes optimum times won't be achieved if it's wet but we'd still have direct comparisons to the cars present on the day.
Obvious people who would be the benchmark if it's wet/damp would be people that have run before, Dan, Dhdev, benji etc... (You know who you are)
Therefore I'd like to get as many of us there as possible, also it would be our NL end of year get together.
Anybody fancy it??
i might be tempted, although it's kels birthday that weekend so i'll have to see
if mines still alive from more abuse then i might come along for some winter banter (dont panic i'm not joining the parts trend). Although if its wet they wont let you run anyway. Only let you run if they can dry the track out with their big hairdrier. if not the money you paid to get in gets you access on a future event. Conditions wont be an issue for those of us that dont have to much power and just screw the car for all they have to get a result ;)
BigRuss
29-08-05, 08:29 PM
if mines still alive from more abuse then i might come along for some winter banter (dont panic i'm not joining the parts trend). Although if its wet they wont let you run anyway. Only let you run if they can dry the track out with their big hairdrier. if not the money you paid to get in gets you access on a future event. Conditions wont be an issue for those of us that dont have to much power and just screw the car for all they have to get a result ;)
Nice one Dan, I don't mind the wet either :wink:
im in... be it in the 1200 or TD Which ever is running at the time lol.
NovalutionGSi
30-08-05, 11:42 AM
Sod it i'm up for this. will put a post up on PVG maybe do a bit of a challenge day?
hopefully have a few more engine work done by then as well! :D
dhdev (Oli)
30-08-05, 01:02 PM
i think mines reached its peak in the current spec at 13.8s, but i'll come along and cane the nuts off of it for a laugh anyway :lol: :lol:
BigRuss
30-08-05, 02:01 PM
Good good, glad to see a few of the people who've been before going on this one :D
Cheers guys :wink:
This might turn out to be a good day out!!!
NovalutionGSi
30-08-05, 02:25 PM
have put it up on PVG and also my local cruise site..... have a couple of rapid cars on there. including a classic 1.3 mini, just have to see if he'll come along, hope theres a nova turbo there for him to race! :lol:
If my car survives the ring then I'll definately be up for this.
Hope I'll have my new nitrous kit fitted by then and I'l be hoping for 12's if all goes well.
NovalutionGSi
31-08-05, 10:01 AM
Just had some info guys.
if you were to go on the 15th of Oct you will be treated to a whole day of RWYB action that runs into the night, camp over and run again on the Sunday after. just an idea if you want to get some consistant times or pratice in!
Mark Beeson
01-09-05, 12:29 AM
Im interested in going.
Just to let you know santa Pod wont let you run if it rains!
NovalutionGSi
01-09-05, 08:08 AM
And thier worse than a woman while doing the track! takes soooooo long! :lol:
bit more info on that night race if anyone interested.
from pod website
http://www.rwyb.co.uk/pictures_sat_night.htm
Saturday Night Special
Santa Pod's first "Saturday Night Special" was held on Saturday 19th February, and it proved to be a massive success with all who attended. The thrill of racing in the dark is an assault to the senses, and the sounds and smells of racing are intensified by the night air. All types of vehicles were in attendance, from hot rods to hot hatches, and also a few bikes and dragsters made the most of the dry evening and great atmosphere.
The February event was such a success that we have scheduled another Saturday Night Special on Saturday October 15th. Please note, this is not listed on our printed calendars, but has been scheduled due to public demand. Experience the thrill of night racing with additional attractions such as a 270mph Jet Car, sideshows, Bar & Music and catering. There is free camping for those wanting to stay over for the Sunday Run What Ya Brung, and of course all cars, bikes and clubs are welcome!
Gates open Sat 15th Oct at 8am
Racing will continue until 9pm, track and weather conditions permitting.
Signing on costs the normal ?15 per driver per day for unlimited runs. <----
Driving License required.
Entry costs ?10 for a full-day ticket and ?20 for a two-day ticket
Free camping with two-day tickets.
Next Saturday Night Special is on October 15th 2005
Stick it in your calendars!
Entry costs ?10 for a full-day ticket and ?20 for a two-day ticket
Not exactly a great offer is it? lol.
Jim
iirc russ and i picked the 23rd as its the best for both of us lol
tbh the night race one will be packed and it will be a nightmare getting runs in.....
it would be a laugh to take my new wagon up the strip. ill have to keep it in mind
NovalutionGSi
01-09-05, 12:14 PM
Jim, its the same price as a normal RWYB! i might do both anyway!
Jim, its the same price as a normal RWYB! i might do both anyway!
LOL, that was my point ;)
Jim
NovalutionGSi
01-09-05, 12:20 PM
Jim, its the same price as a normal RWYB! i might do both anyway!
LOL, that was my point ;)
Jim
Furry Muff! :P
like i said i might do both anyway....just so i can meet a few of you guys on here..... :o
I'll be there on the sunday hopefully.
Jim
my t40s and head will be on bt then it will be my first run with all the new mods def interseted
MyNovaSr
02-10-05, 02:28 PM
id be well up for that. Me nova is close to getting back on the road and really want to see what time my 160bhp 1.8 can do. 8) ..
Put my name down :D
even if it rains it will still be a great novaload get together! :!:
running the 205 TD up :D cba to get the nova running till march time
MyNovaSr
02-10-05, 02:41 PM
lolo bet that TD would whoop my nova :lol:
might bring my modified saab 2.0 turbo, just for laughs!!
200bhp of nova whoopin power lol.
i'll defo try and get along to this as i'm gagging to see Russ's car up close and personal :D
im going to try and make this as last time i was at the pod i ran a 14.4 with full interior, spare wheel, dash and 3/4 tank of fuel. Now shes fully stripped id like to see the difference before i get her tuned at the end of the year!
im going to try and make this as last time i was at the pod i ran a 14.4 with full interior, spare wheel, dash and 3/4 tank of fuel. Now shes fully stripped id like to see the difference before i get her tuned at the end of the year!
Trying to beat Dans ickle 1.6? ;)
Jim
scott.parker
06-10-05, 09:00 PM
running the 205 TD up :D cba to get the nova running till march time
LOL theres another here at Avon on the 15/16th i might try the 19td and see what it dose on the one day as its a two dayer,best get some practice in with the nova though if im going to come down the pod at the end of month :wink:
Scott
Trying to beat Dans ickle 1.6? ;)
Jim
Well i only need just under a tenth of a second so ill be having a poo before the run 8)
redrocket
09-10-05, 10:47 PM
i would like to go but i have things to do my nova turbo did a 13.5@107mph at santa pod at tvs with sliping clutch and bad start on first run then clutch went for the second run
Dave_Nova
16-10-05, 01:09 AM
Im going and bringing my mates
so thats a 1.4 SR Nova
a Saxo VTS
and a Megane Coupe 1.6 16v Auto
i intend to race the Megane and hopefully beat him :lol:
broster
18-10-05, 12:59 PM
add me to the list, well should even be running!
Weather doesn't look good:
http://uk.weather.com/weather/local/NN29?x=18&post=nn29&code=7xa&y=11
Jim
Mark Beeson
18-10-05, 10:12 PM
Thats pants :cry: Want to come but wont be if raining doh
scott.parker
19-10-05, 12:44 AM
Huum i will stay optimistic,as it dose say "Light Rain" :P :wink:
Scott
its the fine rain which soaks you through!! :P :P
scott.parker
19-10-05, 06:47 PM
Well at the mo it say there will be "Scattered Showers" so i recon for people travling it might be a let down,if it rains,but if its not too far it might be ok,just keep everything crossed and wait and see on the morning ,if it good in morning im travling up early..
Good point what time is every going down for??
Scott
Dave_Nova
19-10-05, 08:14 PM
as scott said what time people getting there?
ill probably aim for 9ish.... maybe a tad earlier
who else is gonna be waring there novaload fleece then?? i dont wanna be the only muppet with it on lol
ill take it but might not wear it lol
ill take it but might not wear it lol
Too tight?
:P
Jim
im leaving at 7 so should get there around 9.30 ish.
scott.parker
21-10-05, 06:56 PM
Ah well even if there is no rain i cant get to it in the nova! its not running,but i could bring the oil blower!! :lol:
Scott
Ah well even if there is no rain i cant get to it in the nova! its not running,but i could bring the oil blower!! :lol:
Scott
Why not, seems theres going to be some serious tractor competitions going on. LOL
whats the price to run an is it run as many as you can ?? :D
i believe its ?15 for unlimited runs all day.
is there a gate entrance fee and do spectators have to pay to sorry for all the questions but a few people are hastlin me to find out
cheers ad :D
http://www.santapod.co.uk/index.php
www.rwyb.com
:wink:
cheers m8 all the info i needed so hopefully a good turn out 2 morrow will be good to meet some of you weather permittin
:D ad
Mark Beeson
23-10-05, 05:34 PM
Should have come looks like the weather turned out to be alright dam and blast doh! :oops:
Any good times?
Weather?
Busy?
went to come down this mornin and as per usual with my nova the coil had gone allways somethin to stop me cummin down
Got the Nova all ready hoping to shave a few tenths of a second off my best.
Turns out i managed to shave 1 tenth off.
Gay!
She did feel a lot quicker though, but i was spinning in first second and third which is ridiculous! The strip was ludicrously slippery, I was getting ten times more grip on the return slip road, and its starting to get a bit rutted, a few bikers had some near misses and i could feel the car wandering about a bit.
A diff has gone to the top of my shopping list again, may purchase one next month, along with a Tune because she coked up a set of plugs.
Nice to see Stuart, who unfortunately couldnt run his tractor becauser of a popped rad.. We had a good giggle when it started spurting water everywhere in Destruction Derby style LOL
Anyway, my times (which at least were consistent!)
14.569 @ 101.13
14.437 @ 101.78
14.611 @ 99.76
14.921 @ 79.21
14.382 @ 101.13
14.454 @ 100.20
You can tell by my terminal speed that i should have been a lot quicker, as my previous best was a 14.417 @ 97.5!
w00t.... the rad seems to be leaking much much less now. but ill bung another wedge of radeweld in tomorrow lol.
was a "good" day. ps all of you who replied and didnt show, migth be banned lmao.
nothing was particularly suprising, bar the Ultima running 12's and the Nitroused TD astra running 15's lmao. oh and the split screen camper running mid 15's with a non turbo engine lol.
there was a total lack of traction, there was a manual monaro that got wheel spin on the change to 4th near the finish line lmao.
ded you manage to get any pics?
got a few, but i cant be arsed to dig them out yet lol
I nipped over after lunch to have a look see but it was as I expected - no really stand out special times. This really showed for anything that was only 2 wheel drive. The 4*4's seem to be getting away pretty much as well as usual. It was just too cold and damp - the dew was still on the grass to a fair degree at lunch time. It rained a bit mid afternoon as well :(
Weather wasn't too good after lunch but turned out ok till the end
my times got better and better throughout the afternoon, got some 13.2's then a 13 dead,
I really dont push the car hard off the line but I'm still doing 2.012 60ft so I need to improve the launch as I should be able to get a 1.9 60ft with less wheelspin so I can go onto get a 12,
wasn't too bad as it was the first time I had used this nitrous kit, so a little bit more time playing with jets should see it into the 12's without a problem
Austin_Nova16
24-10-05, 03:51 PM
very slippery off of the line this weekend.
I only manages a 14.3 1/4. May be the 14's with low pro's are a little small for lauches on that surface.
Brilliant day though. Best RWYB I've ever been to anyway.
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