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Am I missing something here, isn't the reason for "Practice Laps" to give you an idea of track conditions and a time as a reference to see where you stand against your competitors / targets in those conditions ! GMPS sounds like it's just a different way of cutting the cake that makes the day seam like better value for money, but actually you still only get the same 4 timed runs ! GMPS in the rain with vehicle of similar performance but drivers of all different abilities - not for me thank you ! This sounds like a terrible idea to me, was going to enter but won't bother now. Good luck guys, hope it works out ok.

As a newbie I don't normally feel knowledgeable enough join in the discussions but this did worry me when I read it. Other than our Westie day I would not do a track day as I worry about being a moving chicane but I think the difference between this and track day is that everyone will trying much harder as they know it is a competition. I have seen several cases of over exuberance on convoy runs with cars nearly going into the back of the one in front, so with 20 cars on track there will always be the ones that want to race will they get black flagged for bad behaviour? Also what would happen if there was a crash, a genuine accident or due to the red mist how would blame be apportioned? Who would pay for any damage caused? Also with double drivers how would they be able to keep you in a group of similar speed? How would this be judged - I am slower than Steve in the same car but he is faster than some with more power so how would we be split?

I'm with you Maurici. I understand the logic behind it, but the application is flawed. If it rains there will be absolute mayhem with no rain lights. Also the principle of completely changing the event format 2 weeks before the event is very poor form.

Weight saving though.

This is the first page. with daves and my text we have the whole transcription. Issued 1200hrs – Wednesday 27th September 2017 Amend (4.3.21) Practice will be run as a Group Module Practice Session (GMPS). Reason More practice track time. More competitive timed runs. More track mileage. Improved value for money. Background The speed event principle of two practice and two timed runs has been the norm over many decades, but as costs have risen and entry fees followed, the "value for money" aspect has been eroded. Longton & District MC has been at the forefront of trying to give competitors as many timed runs as possible - more than most other clubs - and we want to do more. Part of the problem has been that practice runs take up the morning at most events and do not contribute towards the competition or awards. If we can cut down the time that practice takes and at the same time give drivers more time on track in that period the "value for money" will improve greatly. This in turn gives more time for competitive runs - even greater value! Our Chairman, Graham Malcolm, has been developing an idea over the last fifteen months and now LDMC has been given MSA approval for a new practice system to be used at our Anglesey Sprint meeting over the weekend of 14th and 15th October 2017. The GMPS has the full support of the clubs’ committee and officials who wish to continue to give you - the competitors – good full days of motor sport. We also believe that the system will improve the involvement and enthusiasm of the marshals. I would really like all the involved westfields drivers in Anglesey to give their opinion... We are A LOT in anglesey and we could have a saying... Oh. Just thought... how the double drivers will be arranged?

I like the way in the default screen shot for the video above, Stu’s parked up, like he’s got first dibs on the donor Honda in front of him!

Videos from the day. Still some improvement to flying skill required. Not as good as Andy's spins...not satisfied with his track spin.. watch Andy park up on the right of the picture after Stu's car takes a break. Hope it will be better next time...learning slooowly.

Or they will consider about not changing the format of an "already paid product" 2 weeks before the event. That is a very poor reason Terry. They can't force me to support something that feels dangerous to me, and I'm sorry but I'll not feel guilty about it. Sprinting means I'm alone in the track. Period. (or the other car is about 45 seconds far away from me) .

Well. I've shared my concerns, with you guys and with the organiser. I'll give it a though this week, but, given that I'm not a serious competitor or contender to any trophy this year, And I don't need the stress and the trouble of a totally new experiment (that can be succeed, or a total disaster) I will come to spectate to anglesey at best. If I'm wrong and it results in a great format and all works faultesly and smooth I will have plenity of time next year to enjoy it.

Mr Cleaver, I think it's about time you retired from competition and started organising events....

If it's a bit drizzling I'm going to bring mine on trailer. Still waiting for soft bits for roof.

hi ya Julie (stranger lol ) we are at the caravan this weekend but its only about 15 mins away so may pop over let me know what time you going and stopping cheers

Good idea, a bit a drizzle is ok but it won't be much fun in a downpour!

I though nobody saw me... ****. Is clearly me. Have a mallorcan flag and CleaR stickers...

Sure;

Some guy brought his car in to the service department where my lad works complaining hi car was pulling to the right under braking I don't understand what could have caused it