karlgurney Posted August 23, 2004 Posted August 23, 2004 Hi, I've entered into a charity runway run at Brize this coming weekend, basically 3x 1/4 mile sprints then three blasts down a 2 1/2 mile runway , I've got a basic set up 2l pinto with twin 45's,14" wheels with a windscreen weighing 570kgs, i've had it rolling road tested about 130bhp, not hoping for great results but what would be a good time to get, its all good fun and for charity mate Karl Quote
Mark Purves Posted August 23, 2004 Posted August 23, 2004 Karl if I was you I would dispose of windscreen for the event. Can people come along to watch etc Quote
karlgurney Posted August 23, 2004 Author Posted August 23, 2004 I think so it's not that well organised this year from what i've heard. Its an event organised by the Brize norton bike club. The guys in the car club are gonna try and organise one just for cars soon (but thats suposed to be a secret ), i will try and stick my nose in and get some places for WSCC members if it happens. Apparently you can book the runs on the day, £20 for 3 runs, you would have to bring 2 forms of id with you so we could get you past the monkeys on the main gate Karl Quote
peterg Posted August 23, 2004 Posted August 23, 2004 Karl, have a look at Ian Crocker's site here look under Performance - there isn't really a comparable car to yours but it'll give you something to aim at - I'd guess you'd be looking at somewhere between mid-14's and mid-15's and 80-90mph depending on your technique have fun and report back how you get on Quote
Buzz Billsberry Posted August 23, 2004 Posted August 23, 2004 I don't want to put a dampener on it Karl, if you are a 'sprint virgin' I suggest forget the times don't become a 'space cadet' concentrate on getting the car to the finish and in one piece. Drive as hard as YOU feel safe,As Peterg suggests Enjoy it and remember you ain't competing for the world championship. The Westfield will look quick anyway especialy against run-of-the-mill hot hatch road cars.Plus you would be so disappointed if you had to take the car home knackered on the back of a trailer That would be my advise at this early stage of ya sprinting career. Buzz Billsberry Space Cadet Quote
Mark Stanton Posted August 23, 2004 Posted August 23, 2004 Billsberry being sensible is this a first Quote
Rob Navin Posted August 23, 2004 Posted August 23, 2004 Ok who found out Buzz's pasword ? He wont be happy when he finds out you have been using his ID and talking sense. The guys got a reputation you know Quote
Richgm Posted August 23, 2004 Posted August 23, 2004 Billsberry being sensible is this a first I think he must have run out of Stella Now THAT would be a First (for this time of night) Quote
Mark Stanton Posted August 25, 2004 Posted August 25, 2004 A mans allowed to feel Karma Eating curry whilst having a dose of the squits will do you no good at all even if it is one of those extra mild wussie southern ones Tindaloo or phal is what you need to flush it out with Quote
adhawkins Posted August 26, 2004 Posted August 26, 2004 Gonna pop over to our meet tonight Karl? Bring the missus Andy Quote
Mark Purves Posted August 26, 2004 Posted August 26, 2004 Karl, Ditto Also leaving Witney at 18:45 for meet tonight Quote
karlgurney Posted August 26, 2004 Author Posted August 26, 2004 cheers for the invites, just got in, Mrs G has been dragging me round swindon spending all our wedding vouchers Quote
adhawkins Posted August 26, 2004 Posted August 26, 2004 Well, if you were in Swindon already, all you had to do was pop up the A419 / A417 Maybe next month... Andy Quote
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