Japfest 2010 Track Session

[SILVER BULLET]

Hello everyone,

It would appear that I am responsible for a possible spin (no pun intended) around the wonderful Castle Combe circuit at this years 'Paulfest'.

To celebrate the NSX's 20th Birthday we are looking to break our previous record attendance at this event and have at least 50 cars and their proud owners in attendance.

The cost of a closed club track session is £600, so in an ideal world it would be really good if we could get around 20 cars on track at a very reasonable cost of £30 per car,there is an additional charge of £5 if you wish to carry a passenger.

Track sessions are a great opportunity to stretch the legs of your car in a controlled and comparitively safe environment,However, you certainly don't have to drive outside of your own confort zone to enjoy the experience , so would anyone who is interested in this exciting opportunity please place their names on the list below,

Thank you,

Ian.

1.Silver Bullet
2.

[amo]

im in mr bullet

1.Silver Bullet
2.Amo
3.

thx amo

[Driver Matt]

Please count me in

[Senninha]

Hi Ian,

Thanks for taking charge of this part of the event and lets make surere its a good fun time for all!

If the numbers stack, which I'm sure they will, then I'm in as it would be a shame not to give the RE070's a run

1. Silver Bullet
2. Amo
3. Driver Matt
4. Senninha
5.

regards, Paul

[mutley]

Well I am still not too sure, but what teh hell why not!


1. Silver Bullet
2. Amo
3. Driver Matt
4. Senninha
5. Mutley
6.

Jim

[SILVER BULLET]

What a great response so far people,at this rate we will be able to book our session by next week .

For any of you who are hesitant or nervous about taking your pride and joy on track, don't be, your journey to and from Castle Combe is likely to be far more scary.

Keep the names coming,

Cheers,

Ian.

[NoelWatson]

1. Silver Bullet
2. Amo
3. Driver Matt
4. Senninha
5. Mutley
6.Noel

[NSX 2000]

1. Silver Bullet
2. Amo
3. Driver Matt
4. Senninha
5. Mutley
6. Noel
7. NSX 2000

[SILVER BULLET]

A member has asked me for some information on various aspects of our track session at Japfest this year, so I thought that it may be helpful to those of a nervous disposition or who simply haven't done a track session before if I copied my reply.

1. The only protection insisted on previously is a good quality Helmet, however you do need to have your arms covered up.

2.Before anyone can participate in a track session they are required to attend a briefing (usually by the senior driving instructor) all of the rules and etiquette are explained to drivers before receiving a
wrist band which is checked by officials before being allowed into the pit box and prior to entering the track.
3. Previously we have only been advised to 'take it easy' on the first lap, however, at the end of the
session we are shown the chequered flag which then gives you almost a complete lap to slow down and cool the car down.

4. There are no specific requirements to tape lights at Castle Combe. No lap timing is allowed.

5. You are expected to keep an eye out for faster traffic and indicate left to show that you have seen them and allow the faster vehicle to pass on your right , Overtaking is only allowed on the straights and prior to the braking areas.


Finally, I think we all want a safe track session, so my advice for what it is worth is for people to drive within their own comfort zone and just enjoy the experience safely .


If any of the experienced track drivers among you would like to add to the above please feel free.

Appologies for the layout, it appears correctly before previewing.

[markc]

5. You are expected to keep an eye out for faster traffic and indicate left to show that you have seen them and allow the faster vehicle to pass on your right , Overtaking is only allowed on the straights and prior to the braking areas.

Are you sure? The overtaking rule is normally... faster drivers only overtake on the left and slower drivers indicate and move to the right to let faster drivers pass.

Cheers

Mark