Cheapest Way To Get Into Fun Racing Of Any Sort?
Discussion
Looking at hillclimbs, night rallies, time trials, that sort of thing. Near as possible to Southampton, using either an Elise or a 205 GTI. Any ideas?
A hillclimb would be my first choice I think, would be nice to run the Elise, but I'd also love to do an event like they did on that Top Gear - a timed rally thing. I don't really have the budget to buy a proper racing car or enter a series of any sort, and I wouldn't be fast enough to warrant it anyway. So, hillclimbs?
A hillclimb would be my first choice I think, would be nice to run the Elise, but I'd also love to do an event like they did on that Top Gear - a timed rally thing. I don't really have the budget to buy a proper racing car or enter a series of any sort, and I wouldn't be fast enough to warrant it anyway. So, hillclimbs?
Options are:
Gurston Down series - regs not yet released. http://gurstondown.org/drivers.htm#regs
ASCMC series. See regs at: http://www.acsmc.com/
ASWMC series, see regs at: http://www.aswmc.org.uk/hilclimb.htm
HSA series, see regs at: http://www.hillclimbandsprint.co.uk/calendar.asp
Your cars would be able to run in any of the above. If you want to run at Gurston, you'll have to be part of a championship. Subtle differences between the regulations, and you may want to pick the series that has dates which suit you.
I'd recommend the hillclimb school day at Gurston. An excellent introduction and you get plenty of practice.
Gurston Down series - regs not yet released. http://gurstondown.org/drivers.htm#regs
ASCMC series. See regs at: http://www.acsmc.com/
ASWMC series, see regs at: http://www.aswmc.org.uk/hilclimb.htm
HSA series, see regs at: http://www.hillclimbandsprint.co.uk/calendar.asp
Your cars would be able to run in any of the above. If you want to run at Gurston, you'll have to be part of a championship. Subtle differences between the regulations, and you may want to pick the series that has dates which suit you.
I'd recommend the hillclimb school day at Gurston. An excellent introduction and you get plenty of practice.
Dan Friel said:
Options are:
Gurston Down series - regs not yet released. http://gurstondown.org/drivers.htm#regs
ASCMC series. See regs at: http://www.acsmc.com/
ASWMC series, see regs at: http://www.aswmc.org.uk/hilclimb.htm
HSA series, see regs at: http://www.hillclimbandsprint.co.uk/calendar.asp
Your cars would be able to run in any of the above. If you want to run at Gurston, you'll have to be part of a championship. Subtle differences between the regulations, and you may want to pick the series that has dates which suit you.
I'd recommend the hillclimb school day at Gurston. An excellent introduction and you get plenty of practice.
Many thanks for all those links. This really is a most helpful forum. Much appreciated.Gurston Down series - regs not yet released. http://gurstondown.org/drivers.htm#regs
ASCMC series. See regs at: http://www.acsmc.com/
ASWMC series, see regs at: http://www.aswmc.org.uk/hilclimb.htm
HSA series, see regs at: http://www.hillclimbandsprint.co.uk/calendar.asp
Your cars would be able to run in any of the above. If you want to run at Gurston, you'll have to be part of a championship. Subtle differences between the regulations, and you may want to pick the series that has dates which suit you.
I'd recommend the hillclimb school day at Gurston. An excellent introduction and you get plenty of practice.
hillclimbs are VERY unforgiving if you get them wrong. by their very nature they are narrow and getting it wrong is not a thought worth entertaining. sprints might be a wiser choice but the 205 would be ideal for 12 car rallies and that sort of thing, they are great fun and very social. the navigtation takes a while to get used to but thats for your navigator to sort out!
pablo said:
hillclimbs are VERY unforgiving if you get them wrong. by their very nature they are narrow and getting it wrong is not a thought worth entertaining. sprints might be a wiser choice but the 205 would be ideal for 12 car rallies and that sort of thing, they are great fun and very social. the navigtation takes a while to get used to but thats for your navigator to sort out!
I don't plan on getting it wrong, just going very slowly!205 GTI could go well in autosolo, bit like a sprint but on a tighter circuit so won't loose out on a lack of power compared to the later hot hatches.
I marshaled on one run by sevenoaks and district motor club at North Weald and it looked like a really good laugh, very relaxed atmosphere and no need for all the safety gear due to the relatively low speeds
I marshaled on one run by sevenoaks and district motor club at North Weald and it looked like a really good laugh, very relaxed atmosphere and no need for all the safety gear due to the relatively low speeds
Dan Friel said:
HSA series, see regs at: http://www.hillclimbandsprint.co.uk/calendar.asp
Totally O/T but Werrington?Where's that then?!
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