Aghadowey SWRC track day 2!

[Forest]

Well what did everyone think? i only appeared for the drag racing. Was a brilliant days crack and well organised! does anyone know who owned the **** fast cossie eating mini!!!

 

[chopaholic]

lol ure right forest good day , that ax must of liked ure rear bumper , yup agree wit ya well organised, that mini was great a 1.6 16v vtec in a mini MAD

 

[Forest]

it was the only car that liked my rear bumper lol my car liked the rest of theirs lol

 

[metro1800]

Couldnt make it. Metro getting prepared for the hillclimbing. No more 1.8 :cry:

 

[Forest]

thats good cause you made a wee boy in a green colt quite embarressed the last time, so any chance of you flogging this golf yet?

 

[metro1800]

I'll hang on to it for a while until I save a few quid for something else. Or else I'm gonna keep it and modify it a bit (thinking of a VR6 engine) If I do go to sell it, I'll give you first refusal.

 

[Cooper]

A great days craic indeed. My first time around the track and much sidewards fun was had. Good to see fast_cav, alan, robert and campbell all out on the track. Photos coming shortly!

Andy

 

[Cooper]

Photos are now up:

http://www.reallymeansounds.com/trackrally.php?report=SWRC_Race_Day,_Aghadowey,_12.02.05

And yes the Vtec mini was **** quick!

Andy

 

[fitz]

yes good days crack. weather put people off i am sure but still a good wee turn out. mini was **** fast. missed who won the final races as the rain was comin on strong. who finished where?

 

[sideways_racing]

While it was a wet and cold day, this did not stop a good days event. I would like to get some feedback about the trackday part. Thanks to all who turned up and everybody behaved themselves, so folks give yourselves a pat on the back. Hope to see you all at the next meeting there on Sat March 19

 

[Cooper]

Alan beat everything in the end in the Capri. I think being sideways down 3/4 of the drag strip wouldn't have helped his times though!

Regarding the track day, I've one major concern. When I was out with Robert in the Carlton we were nearly wrote off by two scrappy sierras who passed us coming up to a corner, on either side of us. That shouldn't be happening, and if it was a kirkistown track day those two drivers would be told to leave for that behaviour. Also some people wouldnt pass us when we indicated/slowed/pulled to the side to let them. The cars should be well spaced apart so that no-one gets hurt nor the cars damaged if the race cars are going to go out with the road cars.

Thats my only criticism, the event really is fantastic (the venue is ball freezing!)

Andy

 

[metro1800]

Aye the Capri has bother getting the power down (little wonder really with that power). An awesome machine.

 

[sideways_racing]

Alan beat everything in the end in the Capri. I think being sideways down 3/4 of the drag strip wouldn't have helped his times though!

Regarding the track day, I've one major concern. When I was out with Robert in the Carlton we were nearly wrote off by two scrappy sierras who passed us coming up to a corner, on either side of us. That shouldn't be happening, and if it was a kirkistown track day those two drivers would be told to leave for that behaviour. Also some people wouldnt pass us when we indicated/slowed/pulled to the side to let them. The cars should be well spaced apart so that no-one gets hurt nor the cars damaged if the race cars are going to go out with the road cars.

Thats my only criticism, the event really is fantastic (the venue is ball freezing!)

Andy

I had concerns about a few cars that were getting a bit to close for comfort. While we do not want to spoil anyones fun it MUST be remembered that there are some very good road cars taking part and their drivers need to drive them home. I will be talking to Wayne about this. There is 3 possible solutions
1. No overtaking allowed
2. Keep the race cars seperate from track cars
3. Restrict the number of cars on the track at any one time.

I would appreciate any comments/views on this subject.
While trying to open our events to a wider group so that more people can participate and enjoy it without feedback we will not be as aware of problems until it is too late

 

[Graham]

i really must get up to a few of these fpor the craic and to see what pix i can manage

has McB bought the cossie capri ?

 

[Cooper]

IMO the race cars must be kept seperate from the track cars. its only fair. They get to race during the afternoon so surely they can bide their time.

Andy

 

[Robert]

Great days craic, but yes there were a few worrying incidents,

will be there again at the next one all the same, great track and well organised!

 

[sidewaysbuff]

all these dates seem to fall when im workin balls to that i will get there sometime even to test the new track car and maybe even a bit od drag racing as well

 

[Cooper]

Yes we all want to see the GTR up against the Capri!

 

[fitz]

was there but missed the track day, friends that where there earlier got great footage on digi camera, missed the white manta, looked sweet, love those cars. Was surprised not to see marve in the capri, does any1 know what he is in now? another evo perhaps?

 

[D4LY]

Was to busy on saturday to get up there but maybe next time.. maybe a fiesta class will be put together if we all head up when the weather improves 8)

 

[sidewaysbuff]

Yes we all want to see the GTR up against the Capri!




better get it over to mount tune then maybe even run it in 2wd to give it a chance :lol:

 

[sideways_racing]

Was talking to Wayne and there is a good probability of holding a track day at Aghadowey before the first meeting of the new series. If it is confirmed will post details on the web sites

 

[sideways_racing]

Was talking to Wayne and there is a good probability of holding a track day at Aghadowey before the first meeting of the new series. If it is confirmed will post details on the web sites

Sat 12 Mar has been penciled in and we are waiting confirmation. It will be a trackday with a drag strip at the end. While we will not be holding a race program on the day, race cars will be welcome for the track event and they will be kept seperate from the road cars

 

[S_Gault]

only seeing this now- that vtec mini was the one i just sorted out for Jason.

Actually i took 3 laps in it myself before the start of races.

Steven