Track car

[marT350T]

I am thinking of buying a track car but is there alot of sprint racing / hill climbs etc going on in our area. I am just wondering will I get alot of use from it ?

[tvrbob]

Darlinton & District Motor Club (DDMC) are the local people. Speak to Tony at HHC or John Simpson (PH = Daftlad). Both do track & hill climb.

Do you have a licence?

[yellt350t]

I know of a V8 engine car suitable for trackdays if your interested ?

plus some spares.

[Daftlad]

marT350T said:

I am thinking of buying a track car but is there alot of sprint racing / hill climbs etc going on in our area. I am just wondering will I get alot of use from it ?

You've already got one!

Harewood, 6-8 events per year.
Sprint at Croft, Cadwell.
Track days at Croft and Cadwell.

Lots to do, free time I find is the use constraint.

[mart350t]

tvrbob said:

Darlinton & District Motor Club (DDMC) are the local people. Speak to Tony at HHC or John Simpson (PH = Daftlad). Both do track & hill climb.

Do you have a licence?

No licence as yet can you advise on how to get one.

[mart350t]

yellt350t said:

I know of a V8 engine car suitable for trackdays if your interested ?

plus some spares.

Yeah maybe, is this the TR7 you mentioned before ?

Can you get me some pictures, engine spec etc as I am offshore at the moment.
If you can get anything please send it to my email address. Cheers Andy

[tvrbob]

mart350t said:

No licence as yet can you advise on how to get one.

As I understand it, if you do Club events there is an exception allowing you to take part in competitive events without a Competition Licence. The simplest route I am aware of to get a Competition Licence is to do it through your local motor club. D&DMC www.darlington-motor-club.org.uk helps local people get their licence. Race Circuits often do training too, it may be worth contacting Croft Circuit.

[jagdpanther]

If you go on the MSA website you will find the application form for a racing license...its literally, fill in a few details, send a cheque, receive license

Some terms and conditions apply though

[tvrbob]

jagdpanther said:

....its literally, fill in a few details, send a cheque, receive license

...and successfully complete an ARDS (Association of Racing Drivers Schools) training event. This will get you a Novice Licence only.

[blot]

Just need an MSA 'non race b licence' for sprints and hillclimbs.

[blot]

Good article on "getting started" section on www.wigtonmc.co.uk site relating to speed events

Edited by blot on Wednesday 2nd May 20:34

[marT350T]

blot said:

Good article on "getting started" section on www.wigtonmc.co.uk site relating to speed events

Edited by blot on Wednesday 2nd May 20:34

Thanks

[marT350T]

Yesterday I finally got my new toy. And what a toy.

It looks nothing from the outside, a 1993 polo coupe, lovely body work set of alloys and sitting a bit lower than stock.

Now the good bit .... mid mounted 1.8 cupra r motor modified to 350 ish bhp using ball bearing turbo with external wastegate and screamer pipe bigger injectors etc also runs a charge cooler aquamist and 100 shot of nitrous, and all in a car that weighs about 850 kg

Timed figures of 0-60 in 3.4 1/4 mile in low 12s.

Will post pictures when I get the chance.

[southpaw]

We need photos. Now.

[marT350T]

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w1

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w1

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w1

[southpaw]

marT350T said:

Those seats don't look very comfy

[marT350T]

They are not as bad as you think, sitting on a cushion helps a little.

[hot66]

I know that car

My mate www.aircooled-performance.co.uk/ based near Northallerton installed the NOS kit.

[s2racer]

in what way does that look normal?

heh heh... someone is nuts

[marT350T]

s2racer said:

in what way does that look normal?

heh heh... someone is nuts

From the outside. If you drove past it you would never know.

Beware of the street sleeper