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Good News! Richard will do the 20min version of the briefing Sign on from 08:00, briefing at 08:30. Please be prompt. Richard also suggests the sighting laps are restricted to those who have not done a track day and/or Blyton before or really feel they need to go out. This will hopefully ensure we all get going early doors where the existing rules/event timetable will apply.

Regardless of weather, I have stocked up on supplies Not a piece of salad made it into the trolley

Today started a bit wet but we still had a good run to Durness

Kev, Steve, Dick and myself had a suprb day at Rockingham last week - here's some photos

Cracking run to Applecross today

For Sale - Westfield SEiW with C2.0XE Vauxhall 16v Engine **Sold to Jim from sunny Edinburgh. Glad it's staying locally! Hopefully Jim will be along to the Forum soon to introduce himself. In the immortal words of Big Arnie "I'll be back!!"** Summary: Registered in 1997 (Q regd.) and it has done around 17.5K miles. Originally factory built and sold by Terry Nightingale as an ex-demonstrator to former WSCC Chairman Paul Edden, then one other owner before me. I bought the car in May 2014. Fitted with a CVH when it left the factory but converted to the 16v Redtop by the first owner (engine originally built by Ash Mason I think but fully rebuilt in my ownership). I have lots of paperwork, including the original build manual and for sale advert. The car was a regular competitor in the Speed series and hillclimbs until I bought it. I converted it back to ‘road’ spec (i.e. refitted the windscreen, wipers, interior trim etc.) and spent a small (or not so small) fortune getting it up to the standard I wanted. It’s only done one trackday at Knockhill in my ownership and plenty of road miles. Apart from the engine rebuild (£3k+ with receipts) and regular maintenance, it’s also had new rear shocks, disks and pads, new brake master cylinder, Willwood front calipers, alternator, inlet manifold (SBD), headlights, fuel filter and hoses, re-plumbed and simplified cooling system (no heater), new cooler running thermostat, new R1R’s, Simpson’s exhaust box, front ball joints, suspension set up and corner weighted. Basically, anything it’s needed has been done. MOT to December 2018 and next oil change also due December 2018. It's not an immaculate show car but is generally in very good clean condition, is reliable and has been maintained regardless of cost. It has all the right bits, IMO, and is equally suited to road or track use. This is my third Westfield and I had never planned to sell it but times change. PM me for a chat or email to mattdotalexanderatvirgindotnet if you want more information or pictures etc. Engine: C2.0XE Vauxhall 16v Redtop ~200bhp Fully rebuilt around 4000 miles ago. Early block with later head. Re-bored and decked block with new forged Omega pistons, re-bushed steel Carrillo rods, ARP big end bolts, reground crank, lightened flywheel and everything fully balanced, including clutch. New oil and water pumps. ~30psi oil pressure when hot at idle / ~60psi at revs. Rebuild stage 3 GM head with oilway mod (head was pressure tested and didn’t need it but was done as a precaution), skimmed, ported, new valve guides, new hydraulic followers and re-profiled cams (286deg/10mm lift). Standard valves. Head has water outlet if you wanted to add a heater. QED alloy shallow sump (with 6mm alloy plate sump guard) and it doesn’t leak! Webcon Alpha 3D ECU Weber 45’s (152G) with Pipercross foam filter and twin throttle cable linkage Vernier pulleys and new timing belt/idler pulley kit SBD inlet manifold SBD Stainless 4:2:1 exhaust manifold Re-packable 7” ceramic coated Simpsons non-cat silencer (or optional re-packable lightweight carbon Techcraft one). Both re-packed with Acoustafill last year. Rally Design oil catch tank (Alloy) Facet Redtop competition fuel pump & Malpassi Filter King regulator (with new filter) Lightweight Redtop battery Denso lightweight alternator Omex rev limiter (currently not used) I can comfortably get 30mpg+ on a long run, 2-up with luggage and being (fairly) sensible. It idles smoothly around 1000rpm and pulls well in all gears. Sounds great with the Webers and big Simpsons exhaust. Drivetrain: Alloy-cased Quaife Type 9 5 Speed straight cut gearbox with long 1st gear (~50mph). Short input shaft version. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 2.040 1.540 1.210 1:1 0.870 Alloy bell housing Westfield quickshift extension Competition clutch (QED) - cable operated Sierra Viscous LSD fitted 4.4:1 CWP Suspension: Cat Motorsport quick rack (1.5 turns) and wide-track front suspension with rose-jointed adjusters. Disc brakes all round. Front - Cross drilled and lightened with Willwood 4-pot calipers. Rear - new grooved disks, Sierra calipers & new pads. Adjustable brake bias from inside the cockpit. TSW Stealth 7x15" Alloys with 195/50/15 Toyo R1R's Front & Rear adjustable anti roll bars (front one is Cat Motorsport, not sure about rear) AVO dampers with bump rebound adjustment (new alloy rears and new springs) Body and interior: ‘Kit’ fixed-arch bodywork in original red gelcoat. Good condition for year with very slight crazing on O/S rear arch. Windscreen and earlier, stiffer doors (don’t flex like the later ones), WF half-hood with storage bag. Metro mirrors. Bootbox and full tonneau cover with centre zip VDO instruments, keyless start and master RAC cutoff on dash New capillary oil pressure gauge (original electric one and sender available) Manual cooling fan override on dash (uses heater switch) 12v charging socket Standard WF sports seats and 3” 5-point harnesses Top-mounted pedals Heavy duty removable fitted rubber floormats instead of carpets Std 5” headlights with Osram night-breaker bulbs RAC rollbar with rose-jointed backstays Wide Westfield cycle wings (will easily cover 205’s) Standard WF fuel tank with locking cap. Quick release steering wheel Optional aero-screen available. I absolutely love the car and didn’t think I’d be doing this but I’m just not using it nearly as much as I’d like to for a number of reasons and it doesn’t make sense to leave it sitting in the garage. However, if it doesn’t go for the asking price, I’ll hang on to it. Price: £SOLD Located in central Scotland.

Hi Folks Ian's official Pictures of the 21st Anniversary at Shelsley are absolutely fabulous: The clarity of expression on peoples faces through their visa's is something to behold. If you haven't seen the pictures they are all available at: www.trackactionphotography.co.uk/gallery_738239.html Ian was with us for 14 hrs on the day capturing the memories of our celebration and he is only charging £9-95 each for a 10 x 8 print so please give him a little support to help remind us all into the future of the enjoyable day we spent together! Thanks Graham

@Andy Banks - Chairman is it worth a quick email round to the track day entrants to notify them the briefing is now 8.30am and not 8.45am? Some may not read the forum posts (for example my shared driver for the day, who got a forwarded copy of the regs stating 8.45am briefing and was aiming for that until I thought to tell him it had changed!). Ta.

I know exactly where that sign is

Panda is aiming for early pm and me and my mate John mid pm so hopefully will be there when van arrives and start sorting.

Will have to revisit going in 2020 then.

Hi Dave I can’t make it, currently in the Cotswolds, the nearest I’ve been to any Westfield is this.

Good news re the Track Day and the issues we had with the briefing and cracking on with the day last year an be found in the below post:

Is that cheese I see under the buns...

Could we request a slightly shorter and more concise track briefing this year? It's important the briefing covers all points clearly, concisely, safety issues etc especially if we have new people. If I remember correctly last years track briefing was over 45 minutes... Maybe it was just the guy presenting it, but I stopped listening towards the end.

@jonjh1964 you weren't very far behind in your nimble little beast!

I'm in contact with Richard, will suggest he try and influence the briefing to a) start on time and b) be limited to the need to know and around 20mins. However, as John rightly points out, if their insurance requires certain artefacts to be covered then so be it.

Actually mine is a 300mm. Just measured it!

Thanks m8 - I tend to use 125th of a second - you could go lower with a monopod I find less than that and my hand isn’t steady enough... My success rate was probably 1 in 3

I’ve got the 300mm Team, I prefer the slightly larger size, having had the ever so slightly smaller Momo race wheels in the past. It’s a beautifully, solidly built wheel, though quite substantial weight wise, when compared to Momo’s race wheels. if using any sort of half door or side screen, check carefully with wheels at 300 and above, that you have good clearance for your right hand, some styles of half door in particular, can have a return to the upper edge that gets close to your knuckles. (Funnily enough, only something @6carjon and I were talking about at the Cheshire meet last week. Suede rimmed wheels, with a suede palmed glove give fantastic grip and control of the wheel without having to grip it too tightly, (never a good idea). But, the surface is easily damaged over the years, if got wet. Leather is probably more practical, long term, for those using the cars all year and all weather, round. Odd (non-round) shaped wheels can offer certain benefits, but can be very much an acquired taste. They also tend to make more sense with quick racks and more track type use. If your sort of Westfield motoring includes a reasonable amount of wheel shuffling, then odd shapes, such as squared off and D’s can become annoying eventually. Although a sepperate topic in its own right, if planning on using a quick release mount, Bear in mind some mounts intended for race wheels often only have three mounting holes for the wheel, whereas wheels targeted at road use frequently have six holes on a different PCD, so at a minimum you may need an adaptor. This will also move the wheel a little further toward you, which may or may not suit you. As a secondary consideration, Bear in mind that some types of QR need you to precisely align the wheel and column before they’ll fit together, this can become a real annoyance over time. Also, many of the splined type and the hex type seem even worse, can develop play and slackness with use. Considering you always have hold of the wheel when driving, and are getting some type of feedback from the wheels all the time you’re moving, this, even tiny, free play can feel awful. These days, I’d always go for a decent, self-aligning, zero wear type QR.

Got to say I like the Momo Team 280mm. Really nice quality feel to it - shot taken mid-wiring upgrade for new dash!

b*******s...!

I like mine..... with the crash pad

So my ECU has died. Anyone willing to push me round in the car, rather than cycling?

That's good going going, we baked in the sun on Sunday morning. Well worth it though for the "dummy" Le Mans start, and the sound when they all came through on the first lap, when they started racing!

Well, as usual @CosKev didn't bring any cash out for today's blat around Shropshire, instead he invited himself back to my gaff for a free cup of tea. Just as well I'd had the foresight to buy him his very own personalised mug with his name on the bottom...

My levels of aimless flatulence know no bounds! Don't put off until tomorrow what you can, with a bit of effort, put off altogether!

And you never thought to invite your Chairman...? I was sitting across the track in T18 sweating. Well, I don't know why I do this job, no perks, nothing, honestly...

Yes, and the bloke to his left looks far too small ! Bet he can't even reach the pedals, poor guy! Great day yesterday. Really enjoyed it. Hope to meet the N Wales guys again this week. Even if I can't get time off work for a daytime run, I'll go across to their hotel one evening for a drink and a blether.

We managed to blag our way into a VIP box

Bit of a run out over the dales around Derwent, making the most of the good weather

With @richyb at the Kimbolton Country Fayre.

Another pic from snetterton courtesy of heritage snapper... (before posting I’ve checked it’s ok to share)

Starting to look like a car! Need to get busy this week for the 'shake down at Blyton.

Just finish our parade laps - 100+ on the Mulsanne Straight - all cars intact Adge’s 250 at the start Pistonheads parking 4 x SEIW and an Eleven on the start grid More start grid

Please bring your own drinking receptacles (of known volume - pint / half pint) As last year, the beer will be self service with a charity bucket honesty box.

So nearly got it all back together before the British GP starts.. Unfortunately caught the sump plug on the way in, and it's cracked the sump. Sump removed, will get it fixed tomorrow hopefully.