Elvington.

[v8 jago]

I read that there is a track day for kit cars at elvington on sunday, but havent seen any adverts for it any where. Is it still on and does anyone know how much it is to get in as i will be passing midd to late afternoon and would like to see whats going on.

[Ex-Biker]

It is in the latest 'Kit Car' mag.

Matstead and Kitcarman will be able to give all the details.

[mattstead]

Thanks ex-biker, yep, there is a kitcar trackday at elvington airfield on sunday.. Still unsure as to which / if any manufacturers are turning up as it would appear after close inspection that very few have suitable liability insurance for such events (make you wonder about Donnington!). Any road, the venue will be packed with kitcar owners out for a blast with like minded individuals.
There is instruction from trackday veterans, and professionals alike if you are new to it all.
It is also hoped that a trackcar hire company are there with caterhams to scare you in.
I know I seem a bit vague about it, but a lot of people a waiting to see weather reports before commiting.
If you want to passenger in any vehicle, then you need to pay the organiser £10 on the day to cover any liability, and then if it's a manufacturer they MAY ask for a nominal donation towards fuel / tyres.

Full booking form on www.javelin-trackdays.co.uk

If you are driving past and want to spectate / have a chat then call in...I'll probably have the corner weights with me aswell, so at least you can get your car weighed for free.

Oh and finally you get to meet Den "Kitcarman" Tanner and Adam James.... Reason enough to attend?

[kitcarman]

mattstead said:

Oh and finally you get to meet Den "Kitcarman" Tanner and Adam James.... Reason enough to attend?

Matt,
Don’t go putting ‘em orf

Den.

[v8 jago]

Exellent: Is the track day a curcit or is it 1/4 mile sprints ? My car is only good at 1/4 mile sprints as it is a jago jeep and it dosent like corners to well, but it loves the 1/4 mile streight. I don`t want to sound like a traitor but i am racing at york raceway the next day i cant afford to pay to race on the sunday at elvington as much as id like to as it is one of the closest events to home. I think this will be an exellent day. (have you got the 1/4 mile beams).

[mattstead]

Sorry Jago, it's a proper circuit, with corners and everything.
Your jago is still more than welcome...it'll do better than my car, which after arranging the whole thing I kinda forgot about, and don't actually have one! Doh!

[v8 jago]

How much is it for a go round the track ! As ill have some super soft sticky slicks on and wont go long round a track before they fry as they are only ment for little runs. I have also just had a total new set up on my drive train, my axel, gearbox, propshaft and my gearing i hav`nt a clue how it will react. So just once around would do me.

[mattstead]

Email Colin Jebson at Javelin (link on their website), he is a really helpful guy, tell him you need to do A run before your big sprint the next day etc and he MAY be able to accomodate, perhaps during the lunch break etc?

[mattstead]

Thanks for all support, I honestly can't wait to see all these cars in one place:

Yes, including some manufacturers (amazingly). I hope that Den and Adam are bringing their writing pads, as theres going to be some cars that need seriously testing:



Dave Pearson Sylva Striker **** *** Experienced
Len Turner Jedi 600cc 90 Experienced Confirmed
Robert Lopez Lotus Elise S2 1800cc *** Experienced
YKC Sportscars F27KRC 2000cc 182 Experienced Confirmed
John Foulds Locost 7 750cc 100 Experienced Confirmed
Peter Shneeberger Dax Rush 3900cc 250 Intermediate
Jason Barker MAC1 Type 7R 2000cc 120 Intermediate
Performance Drivers Expert Tuition **** *** Intermediate Confirmed
Paul Tinney Ford RS200 2000cc Turbo 300 Intermediate
Jonathan Weston - Taylor Westfield 2000cc 130
James Sheldon MK Blade 900cc 120 Intermediate
Lee Prior MK Indy Blade 914cc 138 Intermediate
Andy Boon Westfield Speedsport 1800cc 185 Intermediate
Bryn Jones Lotus Elise 1800cc *** Intermediate
Tim Davies Dax Rush 2000cc Turbo 300 Intermediate
Barry Hall Toyota MR2 2000cc 160 Novice Confirmed
Nigel Dodsworth / Glen Coburn Westfield 999cc ***
Mark Williamson Westfield Megablade 893cc 135 Novice
Adam Jackson Toyota MR2 Turbo 2000cc 280 Novice
Patrick Walker Lotus Elise 1800cc *** Novice Confirmed
Guy & Peter Harrington Caterham 1600cc *** Novice
Sherif Meneisy Sylva Fury 1600cc *** Novice Confirmed
Ian Judd 2 Lotus Elise 1800cc 150 Novice Confirmed
Martin Wilson (MAC1 Motorsport) Westfield SE 1700cc
Ian Judd / Harriet Mortimer Lotus Elise 1800cc 150
Mark Hinchcliffe / Mac 1 Motorsport TBA TBA TBA Novice
Andrew & Sam Timmons Tiger Supercat 2000cc 117 Novice
Guy Walker Dax **** *** Novice Confirmed
Andrew Critchett Caterhanm Academy 1600cc 120 Novice
Martin Watson / Neil Robinson MK Indy 900cc 115 Novice
Steve Maund / Dave Hall Westfield 2000cc *** Novice
Simon Tait Fisher Fury 919cc 130 Novice Confirmed
Chris Coady / Sarah Martin Westfield SeiW 2000cc 130
Darren Hollows Westfield Sei 1600cc 100 Novice
Andrew & Peter Dixon Westfield SEW 2000cc 130 Novice
John Hinde Westfield 1600cc 130 Novice Confirmed
Nigel Tordoff / Gavin Smith Mac 1 9R 900cc 150 Novice
Barry Hall 2 Toyota MR2 2000cc 160 Novice Confirmed
Richard Carroll Westfield Speedsport 1800cc 155 Novice
Daniel & Christopher Walton Lotus Elise 1800cc 120 TBA
Steven Neimantas Gardner Douglas GT70 **** *** TBA
Greg Stark (GTM Cars) GTM Libre *** **** Experienced
Gareth Cole (GTM Cars) GTM *** **** Experienced


See you there Sunday.

Matt.

[ferg]

mattstead said:

Greg Stark (GTM Cars) GTM Libra *** **** Experienced Gareth Cole (GTM Cars) GTM Libra *** **** Experienced

Greg's is the 'original' V6 with a QED engine, Gareth's is an 1800 VVC with solid cams....very quick!!

[kitcarman]

Wow!

That’s 43 cars on track!

Adam’s definitely going to be there.

Ian’s probably going to be there .

But. . . . it looks like I’m not going to be able to make it .

Ooocchh!!! I was really looking forward to it .

Den.

[mattstead]

Real shame you won't be there Den, Ian and Adam will be there though I hope, as their public will be waiting

If anyone is new to this trackday melarky then head over to the excellent www.madabout-kitcars.com where, in the articles section some bloke called Matt has put a beginers guide.