PHers Drag Race in the Northeast

[Stevie Mojo]

Would anyone be up for a blast down York Dragstrip this year when the weather gets better? All you need is a helmet (borrowed off a biker mate?) and you're sorted. Anyone can race on a RWYB day. TVR v Porsche v Ferrari v Lotus etc. Its a cheap and legal way to race.

[tvrbob]

As ever, I would love to do this. An event was planned for 2005 but didn't happen for some reason.

[grahamw48]

I'll have a go

[Byff]

If I still have it, I'll be doing it.

Either York or Elvington, I'll be looking out for 2006 dates.

[Stevie Mojo]

Its always an eye opener at the dragstrip too cos we think our TVRs are quick until ya see a 1950s Ford Pop or summat running a 7 or 8 second quarter. And if ya like the sound of V8's..........

[grahamw48]

Went to my first meet at Santa Pod in 1970, and been a big fan ever since.

[Stevie Mojo]

Was'nt born until 1972 but I've still been going to the drags for about 16 years, so not quite as long as you mate. I've done the RWYB's in mk2 Escorts, 3 ltr Capri etc but not in me Chim yet. I'd be interested in finding out what time I could get.

[wendyg]

Any idea of suggested dates yet? April/May? How often are the events on?

[The GMan]

I'd be up for this, I'm going to try and get as many events in as possible this year.

Mrs GMan has bought me a Drift day with Drift Academy for Christmas so looking forward to that too.

[Stevie Mojo]

Does'nt look like the dates have been arranged for 2006 yet so we'll just have to keep our eyes open for a RWYB.


www.york-raceway.co.uk/events.html

[v8 jago]

Im a regular at york and always up for a bit of racing, All i know about the dates is that the first event is easter weekend. The second event will be about a mounth after that and the last couple of years the second event has been the 0-60 challange so if you want to know what your cars will do it in then this is your event. Last time i managed a 4.2s with my 4ltr but if i ready for this one im looking for 3.5s with my new engine (if my oil pressure doesnt drop and bend my crank like it did before and taking some H beam rods with it too)
Its still hurting even now!!

[Stevie Mojo]

Ouch, I bet it is. I bet you've shocked a few boy racers in your time with that jeep.

[sjam]

Hi Guys,

Saw this thread from earlier in the year. I'd like to try having a go down a strip - would like to do the Austec day, but can't make it. Also, York would be a hell of a lot closer than Santa Pod!!.

Is anyone else planning anything??

Stuart.

[Stevie Mojo]

I'm deffo gonna have a blast down there this year. The website is all up to date now with this years planned dates.

[sjam]

Hey Stevie.... Just looked at the dates, how about the 30th April meet with the free 0-60 challenge? Head down and back in a day, good crack!
Not sure whether I'd quite get the "scalp" of a chim 500 or not but it'd be fun trying....

Anyone else?

Stu.

[byff]

30th April is the PF weekend. I'll have a look at the dates, see what's available.

[Stevie Mojo]

That would be cushty but there probably would'nt be a very good turnout if there's many going to PF. Shame that cos a 0-60 challange would be a right laugh.

[Cabinet Enforcer]

York dragway has a reputation for having a bit of a poor surface (never been parsonally), Elvington is more expensive to run at, but the cars are typically a bit more "high class" as the £50 to run seems to keep the rif-raf out Also at Elvington there is the option to do a 1.25 mile "flyer" and have your top speed recorded, nearest thing to a northern Vmax innit

Dates for Elvington RWYB this year are

Round 1 : April 9th

Round 2 : July 2nd

Round 3 : September 10th

Think these dates are subject to confirmation, though April 9th is definately on. I will be attending dependant on weather, car is in storage and won't be coming out is there is a sniff of salt or rain.



>> Edited by Cabinet Enforcer on Wednesday 29th March 21:03

[byff]

2nd of July looks good for me.

I must admit that I did like the extra length that Elvington has to offer and the fact that last time I ran there, I recorded the highest top speed

[Stevie Mojo]

Just out of interest, what was your top speed Byff?