drag racing at Dakota (smaetharpe) august 4th anybody going?

[chimtvr]

drag racing at Dakota (smaetharpe) august 4th anybody going?
sorry for the plug but if we dont support this local track we will lose it.
so whose up for a race?

[Allaloneatron]

I thought Drag Racing there had been stoped. Good news if it hasn't. I might pop up for a look it is on. Cheers

[chimtvr]

A new outfit "The Straightliners" have taken it over so this is there first event

[bertieg]

i cant find anything online about it? if it's on, i'll be there

[chimtvr]

http://dakotaraceway.co.uk/dragracing/

[martyn b]

I shall go and see if I can remove a bit more rubber from the tyres of the old Escort; hope that plenty of folk turn out to support the new organisers so they feel it will be worth their future commitment, which in turn is good for us

[chimtvr]

martyn b said:

I shall go and see if I can remove a bit more rubber from the tyres of the old Escort; hope that plenty of folk turn out to support the new organisers so they feel it will be worth their future commitment, which in turn is good for us

[MudSkipper]

hmmm...maybe it's time to take Nod Nod along

[chimtvr]

good on ya sandy

[MudSkipper]

What time are people getting there?

[chimtvr]

gates are open from 8;30 track opens 9:30

[MudSkipper]

Doubt I can get there that early as I may have to do a pick up in Bristol first.

[Stubby Pete]

Worth bringing an empty trailer to make a few quid on breakdowns?!?

[gerradiuk]

This sounds really good, will pop down ,anyone going to Prescott on Sunday, looks like a full weekend if the rain holds off!

[thehos]

gerradiuk said:

This sounds really good, will pop down ,anyone going to Prescott on Sunday, looks like a full weekend if the rain holds off!

What's at Prescott?

Everyone will be at Wilton house, no??

[bertieg]

wont be going up the strip, but i'll be there tomorrow

[chimtvr]

I think Prescots the following weekend

[gerradiuk]

I love seeing the older cars flying up the hill! Much more fun (to me) than Wilton,plus the queues at Wilton put me off!
http://www.prescott-hillclimb.com/events/VSCC2011....

Edited by gerradiuk on Friday 3rd August 22:58

[MudSkipper]

I'm hoping to get there for around 10am...that is assuming I can drag my lazy knackered fat ass outta bed in the morning

[Stubby Pete]

Looking forward to seeing some photos of the day.