Bedford Autodrome GT - 15/08/16 - Javelin Trackdays
Discussion
15th August 2016 - Bedford Autodrome
GT Layout
Javelin Trackdays
Say if you're going, and if you take any pictures/videos on the day, please come back here and post links to them.
I'll add videos or photo albums anyone links to the tables at the bottom.
Dry
Looking dry and cloudy so far. Track day rules sometimes insist that windows need to be up, so if you have weak air-con, now might be the time to get it refreshed. Long sleeves are also required, even inside a tin-top, so bear that all in mind.
Sunday weather to check the conditions the day/night before.
Monday weather forecast.
(NOW FULL!)
99 cars currently booked on. The most represented brand is Renault.
It's the Bednault Cliodrome.
I'll add to this as video links are posted below. Alternatively check out the Youtube playlist.
I'll add to this as photo album links are posted below
A few car clubs perhaps worth visiting for further discussion, or finding extra pictures/videos of the day:
GT Layout
Javelin Trackdays
Say if you're going, and if you take any pictures/videos on the day, please come back here and post links to them.
I'll add videos or photo albums anyone links to the tables at the bottom.
Times
- 07:15 > Venue Opens
- 07:30 - 08:30 > Sound Testing & Signing on (You should have an email with the indemnity forms in)
- 08:30 > Mandatory safety briefing
- 09:00 > 2x 3 sighting laps (So both drivers of a car can get an eye in)
- 09:25 - 12:30 > Open Pit Lane
- 12:30 - 13:30 > Jam Sandwiches and a mug of tea
- 13:30 - 17:00 > Open Pit Lane
- 17:30 > Venue Closes
Weather Forecast
Dry
Looking dry and cloudy so far. Track day rules sometimes insist that windows need to be up, so if you have weak air-con, now might be the time to get it refreshed. Long sleeves are also required, even inside a tin-top, so bear that all in mind.
Sunday weather to check the conditions the day/night before.
Monday weather forecast.
General Information
- Open pitlane
- How to get there. Don't rely on sat-nav postcode!
Noise Limits
- 101 dB-A static
- 87.5 dB-A drive-by
Interested in joining?
(NOW FULL!)
Random Facts
Popular Marques
14 x Renault (10 Clio, 4 Megane)
12 x BMW (5 3-Series, 6 Mini, 1 Unknown)
11 x Porsche (5 911, 3 Cayman, 3 Boxster)
10 x Lotus (4 Exige, 3 Elise, 2 7, 1 340R)
9 x Ford (6 Fiesta, 2 Focus, 1 Mustang)
7 x Caterham (3 R300, 1 R500, 1 7, 2 Unknown)
6 x Mazda (4 MX-5, 2 RX-7)
5 x Toyota (5 MR2)
3 x Citroen (3 Saxo)
3 x Skoda (1 Citigo, 1 Fabia, 1 Octavia)
3 x Subaru (2 Impreza, 1 Unknown)
2 x Volkswagen (2 Golf)
1 x Ariel (1 Atom)
1 x Chevrolet (1 Camaro)
1 x Honda (1 Civic)
1 x Maserati (1 Cambiocorsa)
1 x MG (1 ZR)
1 x Noble (1 M12)
1 x Peugeot (1 RCZ)
1 x Tiger (1 Unknown)
1 x Triumph (1 TR2)
1 x Vauxhall (1 Vectra)
4 x TBA (4 Unknown)
99 cars currently booked on. The most represented brand is Renault.
Top 3 Most Popular Cars
- Clio
- Fiesta/Mini
- 3-Series/911/MR2
It's the Bednault Cliodrome.
After the Event
Video List
I'll add to this as video links are posted below. Alternatively check out the Youtube playlist.
Driver | Car | Video URL | Spotted | Traffic | Best Lap Time (Optional) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Teeman | Ford Fiesta ST180 | youtube.com | - | None | 3m00s |
sme101 | Ford Fiesta ST MR200 | youtube.com | - | None | 3m07s |
routari & routari's dad | Mazda MX-5 | youtube.com | - | Light | 3m14s |
routari & routari's dad | Mazda RX-7 & Mazda MX-5 | youtube.com | My dad spins after noticing me in his mirrors too late | - | - |
sme101 | Ford Fiesta ST MR200 | youtube.com: 1 - 2 | - | - | - |
David Henderson | Skoda Citigo | youtube.com | - | - | - |
Terry Wand | Vauxhall Vectra | youtube.com: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 | Jadon - Idiotrace - routari's dad - routari | - | - |
Lee Porter | Volkswagen Golf VR6 | youtube.com | - | - | - |
Gary Dingwall | Citroen Saxo VTS | youtube.com: 1 - 2 - 3 | - | - | - |
Ben Copson | Ford Fiesta ST180 | youtube.com | - | - | - |
Photo Album List
I'll add to this as photo album links are posted below
Photographer | Album URL | Spotted | Commercial? |
---|---|---|---|
XTREME SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY | Javelin | Now live. Thanks sprogthedog | Yes |
Diane Chapman | imgur.com | A light-blue MR2 doing some rally driving | No |
Diane Chapman | imgur.com | Simonuk's Noble M12 | No |
Diane Chapman | imgur.com | Idiotrace's Toyota MR2 | No |
Community
A few car clubs perhaps worth visiting for further discussion, or finding extra pictures/videos of the day:
Club | Readability |
---|---|
ClioSport.net | Registered User |
Fiesta ST OC | Paid Member |
International MR2 OC (UK) | Full |
If you don't want your club, video, picture or 'spotted' mention visible in this table, PM me.
Edited by routari on Friday 19th August 19:33
In one of them mentioned Caterhams? If so I'll be keeping an eye in my mirrors for you fast approaching
I've edited the opening post to be generic now. I'm going in my red 1996 Mazda RX-7 at a modest 300bhp on stock turbos and intercooler. My dad is going in his stock 2001 Mazda MX-5 NB S-VT. Brother-in-law will be there in his 1997 Mazda MX-5 NA with an OEM Torsen LSD and coilovers.
Last time I drove the GT layout was back in 2010, and my car used to fail the noise tests so I had to set the limiter to 5500rpm and turn down the boost.
I've edited the opening post to be generic now. I'm going in my red 1996 Mazda RX-7 at a modest 300bhp on stock turbos and intercooler. My dad is going in his stock 2001 Mazda MX-5 NB S-VT. Brother-in-law will be there in his 1997 Mazda MX-5 NA with an OEM Torsen LSD and coilovers.
Last time I drove the GT layout was back in 2010, and my car used to fail the noise tests so I had to set the limiter to 5500rpm and turn down the boost.
Edited by routari on Wednesday 27th July 11:07
If the middle of August is anything to go by, it will be pissing it down. Haven't the last couple of years been a bit hit and miss in August?
I'm really hoping it's a dry day though, even if it's cloudy and chilly.
The last few I've been to, I've just gone for it and had fun, but this time I really want to take it a bit easier and practice some specific things that I can't on the road, and I won't be able to do that if it's a wet day. It will also be my dad's first track day since learning to drive on racing sims, so it would be nice if he could build some confidence too.
I'm really hoping it's a dry day though, even if it's cloudy and chilly.
The last few I've been to, I've just gone for it and had fun, but this time I really want to take it a bit easier and practice some specific things that I can't on the road, and I won't be able to do that if it's a wet day. It will also be my dad's first track day since learning to drive on racing sims, so it would be nice if he could build some confidence too.
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