York Dragway Meet - Sunday 1st May

[E30BeemerLad]

Was up there today, I want a V8

[magpie]

what tranced you ?

[E30BeemerLad]

Nothing mate, I didn't run today, but Yank stuff gives me a chubby

[E30_Crazy]

Nothing mate, I didn't run today, but Yank stuff gives me a chubby

Then how about this...



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If this is still the 1st I might make my way there. Don't know about camping yet

[320Touring]

Is anyone Camping on the Sat night?

Not gonan head down to be a nigel nae pals

[E30BeemerLad]

Weather still looks good n dry, windy though so , make sure you've got your woolies as not much shelter there.

From Sunday just gone, this car was on it's 1st shakedown, had a hairy moment on one run on Monday when he switched from the left to the right lane when the front lifted at about the 1/8 mile point Wheelie bars planned for this weekend.



Just a reminder for those running.

1- your car gets scrutineered - so no fluid leaks or loose battery etc
2- You need your driving licence if you want to run - DON'T FORGET IT
3- Crash helmets are compulsory, so bring one if you have one, but they can be hired on the day.

I've ordered a mini DV cam to film some runs from inside/outside the car, hope it turns up tomorrow. Be good to see some CR24V smackdown going on

[magpie]

i been doing some scrutineer-ing today myself ,even fitted a battery clamp!

[E30BeemerLad]

Mini DV cam arrived today with micro SD card, so all ready for some vid action on the strip.

[320Touring]

Think my bro and I will be heading down on the Sunday early doors..


Hope to get the turd checked over on fri or sat- maybe even get the tracking sone!

[RM2186]

Looks like we are going to have to cry off. Got the dogs with us this weekend and don't think that they will behave themselves at a drag strip

[magpie]

i'm leaving around 8am to arrive @ 9.30 ish

this will be a good day out

[E30BeemerLad]

General info for people

Racetrack postcode YO42 4SS


When you approach and get onto the B1228 you will eventually see a Yellow sign saying "Drag Racing" and it pointing you down a lovely arrow straight piece of smooth tarmac, as below in the pic


You will be tempted to give it some beans along here, but I urge you to resist as about half a mile further along you'll run out of nice smooth tarmac just after there is a turnoff on the left towards Melbourne, as in the pic below.


The road after this point turns into an utter disgrace, possibly one of the worst roads you will have driven on. My tip is to keep it to about 30mph along here and drive in the centre of the road otherwise you will most likely ground your car out with teh ridiculous pot holes and camber.

The drag strip is a couple of miles from here, staying on the same road, it is on the right hand side and you will see some flag poles and a yellow sign saying Motorsport Park or something like that.

When you drive in, you will be met with another 3rd world road surface as you approach the gate where you pay admission £12.50 for an adult. This is where you tell them if you are spectating or RWYB.

If you are spectating you just then follow around to the left and endure more shitty surface before you park up near the strip/ grandstand.

If you are RWYB then you will be directed to drive straight ahead from the entry gate, under a pylon and follow the road all the way to the top where the pits entry is.

Again, I would say about 5mph is the max you want to do along here if you want to have a car left by the time you reach the pits, it is really rough broken up concrete and shakes the life out of your car if you are an idiot. You eventually reach the top of the pits where you go to scrutineering. If you car passes (no reason not) then you drive out of there and further around the access road to the RWYB pit area.

Then you take your licence and money to the control tower and pay your money and get your race number (which gets written on your hand in permanent marker). You want to be in Category D which is known as Touring Cars, (anything 2ltr + without turbo or nitrous)

You are now ready to race.

I should be there for about 9.30-10.00

Mobile is 07730 556070 if anyone gets lost etc.

DON'T FORGET TO TAKE YOUR DRIVING LICENCE OR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RACE. If you have a crash helmet take that or you'll have to hire one at the venue

Any other useful info should be found here

http://york-raceway.com/

[320Touring]

Will I get into "touring cars" with 1990cc?

We'll probably be leaving on sun about 630am ish..

[E30BeemerLad]

Yeah, just tell them it's a 2ltr Neil

[320Touring]

Yeah, just tell them it's a 2ltr Neil

I remember 12345kevin asking when I'd done the 2.5 conversion

lol!

[billgatese30]

Yeah, just tell them it's a 2ltr Neil

I remember 12345kevin asking when I'd done the 2.5 conversion

lol!

That was outside of George's gaff wasn't it? hehehe.



Also people when you pay at the gate, tell them your camping as well if you RWYB or ust spectating and they'll give you a better idea of where to go.


I'll either be down Sat night or Sun morning depending on what the plans are on Saturday around here. Either way it sounds like I'll see you guys on the Sunday at some point in the morning.

[320Touring]

Yeah, just tell them it's a 2ltr Neil

I remember 12345kevin asking when I'd done the 2.5 conversion

lol!

That was outside of George's gaff wasn't it? hehehe.



Also people when you pay at the gate, tell them your camping as well if you RWYB or ust spectating and they'll give you a better idea of where to go.


I'll either be down Sat night or Sun morning depending on what the plans are on Saturday around here. Either way it sounds like I'll see you guys on the Sunday at some point in the morning.

Yeah I'm gonna make an ass of myself now!

It'll be sunday for me- I've got your and Lee's numbers so I'm suree I'll manage to make contact somehow

[billgatese30]

GUYS...BRING YOUR OWN BEER...THE BAR IS CLOSED THIS WEEKEND

I've read on the York forum that the licensing authority have been playing silly buggers with the guys that run the bar (who apply for a portable venue license every meeting) and this is due to the amount of bank holidays we've had and the notice period that must be given or something like that.

So bring you own cans as there will be no bar open as usual (or at least not selling alcohol).

[E30BeemerLad]

Don't think anyone from here is camping Chris, I think we are all just Sunday day trippers

[billgatese30]

I'd rather not have anyone dissapointed though I ain't giving away all my beer

[E30BeemerLad]

All systems go for tomorrow folks?

Weather dry & sunny 15c , but 30mph winds, so will feel a bit cold so come prepared.

[DanThe]

All ready, ish, will be getting up early to de-insect my car and find out an ICV for you and maybe a couple of deck chairs

Is the photocard licence enough or do we need the paper bit also?

[billgatese30]

normally photocard is enough Dan, but it never hurts to bring both if available. I've never been asked for the paper part on a trackday/RWYB yet to date on any track, but still always bring it just in case.

[e30topless]

i could be late, have to work a few hours in the morning,
hope i don't miss any V8 action

[billgatese30]

the V8's are there all weekend Steve so you should still be able to see plenty.

I can't wait now....I'm there every meeting and yet I still get excited....is that just a little bit sad?

[320Touring]

I cant wait either- dragging the "old boy" down as well- should be a hoot

Really should be in bed..

[magpie]

morning

what a nice day


time for a gallon of coffee and i'm off .

[BadDave]

Chris,
Is the beetle or funny car making an appearance or are just yourself this time?

Have fun

[macas]

Hurry up boys, get your pics and 1/4 times up!!

[craigieeb]

Are we taking bets to see who got the fastest time on the zone??

[RM2186]

My money is on Dan

[BadDave]

ooops.
replied in the wrong post.

[craigieeb]

Dave WTF you talking aboot

[E30BeemerLad]

Wacka wacka

Good day's racing, only snag was a 30mph head wind, so was kind of similar to the pod last year.

OK, cutting to the chase, Dan served up the best time with a 13.7 @ 100.something MPH, git

I got a new personal best but a 13 second 1/4 still evades me. 14.0779 @ 96.59MPH & 14.0990 @ 97.70MPH. Loads of 14.1's

My best 0-60 time was 5.63 and few other 5.64's.

Got some cheeky vids but need to know how to edit them down in length as there is loads of useless crap I need to get rid of. Got 2 in car ones of me racing Dan.

Will go through the photos and post them up in a bit.

Magpie ran consistent 14.7's I recall and Neil (320touring) was giving his B20 all the spanking possible in the 17's.

I'll let them put up their exact times etc

[craigieeb]

Not bad times really,
considering the 30mph head winds
and
an E30 that has the aerodynamics of a house brick

really really wish I wasn't stuck in "limp mode" or I would of been there