cheekymonkey Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Hi All Right, I have decided to go for it and join everyone at Santa Pod on Saturday. I will be bringing my Supe but unsure if I will be competing or not as I haven't ever seen this done before, let alone done it myself. Can someone run through what actually happens at these things? Are you racing against other people, or one at a time or what? Would I need to bring anything special like insurance documentation or equipment? I am also assuming this would be a great opportunity to meet other members and get some advice etc... If this is a FAQ please point me in the right direction! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mawby Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 There is 1 track, with 2 lanes on it. You drive up to the start line and wait for the light to go green. Then you and the person in the other lane floor it until you reach the end marker where you have a reasonably long run off to slow down slowly. You need your license. Your insurance wont be valid so there is no point bringing that. You can get special insurance for the day from Sky if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 You can race against the person next to you, you can just try to beat your own times, when the lights go green you don't have to set off, you can compose yourself and go when you are ready (your reaction time will suck but who cares?). It's not a championship event, there isn't any pressure other than to enjoy yourself at a pace you are comfortable with - take a few runs, get used to it and by the afternoon you'll be hooked (or wondering where the rest of your driveshaft is ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 See you there Its pretty straight forward, bring your driving licence and sign on at the office then queue up (follow the Supras ) There are 2 lanes and before you get in to your lane there is a staging area where you do your burn out (optional) you then move forward towards the lights on the right hand side of the track on the floor you can see two yellow lines, this is where you want to line your wheels up with, as you roll your wheels over this mark a yellow light will appear on the traffic light followed by a second, stop you are now staged. The car in the other lane will be doing the same as you, once both sets of lights are lit up the lights will moce through the sequence very quickly, my preference is to get in to the staged position before the other guy so that i can settle myself and get the revs up to the right point and anticipate the lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheekymonkey Posted April 18, 2007 Author Share Posted April 18, 2007 Thanks that's exactly what I needed to know. Sounds like a lot of fun. I will definitely give it a go, however I fear the raw power of my supe will be let down by the lump of meat controlling the gearstick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Thanks that's exactly what I needed to know. Sounds like a lot of fun. I will definitely give it a go, however I fear the raw power of my supe will be let down by the lump of meat controlling the gearstick Dont worry about it get a few runs in and you'll be fine. I remember i stalled it on the line once, the adrenaline was pumping and i tried to move off in 3rd gear The crowd wnjoyed it and i managed a 16 second quarter mile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheekymonkey Posted April 18, 2007 Author Share Posted April 18, 2007 Thanks to michael and colsoop too - very informative. Am looking forward to it now Wonder if I will be looking for a new set of tyres afterwards though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheekymonkey Posted April 18, 2007 Author Share Posted April 18, 2007 Dont worry about it get a few runs in and you'll be fine. I remember i stalled it on the line once, the adrenaline was pumping and i tried to move off in 3rd gear The crowd wnjoyed it and i managed a 16 second quarter mile Haha, I can almost guarantee I will do the same thing. Should have gone for that auto box!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdDaMan Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Dont worry about it get a few runs in and you'll be fine. I remember i stalled it on the line once, the adrenaline was pumping and i tried to move off in 3rd gear The crowd wnjoyed it and i managed a 16 second quarter mile 16 sec is pretty damn good considering u stalled it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Wonder if I will be looking for a new set of tyres afterwards though! Unlikely, if the track is as prepared as it should be and you don't do burnouts you might actually end up with more tread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 You won't need new tyres! Compared to a track day you will barely notice any wear unless you are a burnout king (like setting fire to pound notes) it's easy, no stress and fun, the more you get wound up the slower you will go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Dont worry about it get a few runs in and you'll be fine. I remember i stalled it on the line once, the adrenaline was pumping and i tried to move off in 3rd gear The crowd wnjoyed it and i managed a 16 second quarter mile You still did the quarter mile before my shitty 2nd car would get to 60! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 I just upgraded from Spectator to Runner and have butterflies already !! Will be interesting as the car gets mapped to 1.4 Bar at Turbofit Friday so what a place to test it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheekymonkey Posted April 18, 2007 Author Share Posted April 18, 2007 I just upgraded from Spectator to Runner and have butterflies already !! Will be interesting as the car gets mapped to 1.4 Bar at Turbofit Friday so what a place to test it out So you either have spare turbos sitting around, or you're dying for an excuse to go single? Either way, Fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 So you either have spare turbos sitting around, or you're dying for an excuse to go single? Either way, Fun!! I am single (HKS T04R) witn new fuelling set up and AEM just fitted, also a 6 speed conversion just gone in !! Hope I dont break it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheekymonkey Posted April 18, 2007 Author Share Posted April 18, 2007 I am single (HKS T04R) witn new fuelling set up and AEM just fitted, also a 6 speed conversion just gone in !! Hope I dont break it Very nice! Be careful. I hope you don't end up next to me actually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Dont worry I am not expecting to be very good at it !!, already thinking of excuses, wheel spin, missed a gear, leaves on track, fly in eye etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Dont worry I am not expecting to be very good at it !!, already thinking of excuses, wheel spin, missed a gear, leaves on track, fly in eye etc Good plan, the sun in your eyes is always agood one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.