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If you wasn't at Blyton today
Jon Ison - 18/9/14 at 07:32 PM

You missed an absolute belter of a day.

Big thank you to Frank for organising it, a big thank you to everyone that attended you made the day what it was, great!

Pizza anyone ?

Nickp - 18/9/14 at 07:36 PM

+1

adithorp - 18/9/14 at 07:36 PM

Agreed. Excellent day.

Pizza? Does it come with free exhaust wrap?

Jon Ison - 18/9/14 at 08:13 PM

Great to see the turd & the merc running up to the death, joint 1st place for best sound track of the day.

jossey - 18/9/14 at 08:52 PM

Yes agreed great day. Thanks frank.

daniel mason - 18/9/14 at 09:03 PM

Did you get your money's worth Jon?

Jon Ison - 18/9/14 at 09:37 PM

Track time or pizza?


Yes too both.

daniel mason - 18/9/14 at 10:19 PM

Track time!

austin man - 18/9/14 at 10:53 PM

Excellent day espescially when the fog lifted

Nickp - 19/9/14 at 05:56 AM

Some of us had a bit too much fun #blackflag

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=877399405618496

daniel mason - 19/9/14 at 06:24 AM

It was exactly the same as my blyton sprint lap frank!
Well we both crashed in the exact same place . I was just carrying a bit more speed backwards through the gravel
[Edited on 19/9/14 by daniel mason]

[Edited on 19/9/14 by daniel mason]

daniel mason - 19/9/14 at 06:46 AM

Am no good At links but video is in clubs and events section!

owelly - 19/9/14 at 08:42 AM

Sure was an excellent day! Cheers Frank and the Blyton Park DC crew.
Good to see a few familiar faces and more new ones.
Thanks to Trev for being my wing-man who has finally got the hang of not squealing whilst co-piloting...

fha772 - 19/9/14 at 09:56 AM

Thanks guys,

It was a great day, and we raised £965 for the Showmans Children's Charity.

But most of all THE MERCEDES SURVIVED!!!!!!

Hopefully I'll see you all at the next 1.

Cheers Frank.

Trev Borg - 19/9/14 at 06:15 PM

quote:
Originally posted by owelly
Sure was an excellent day! Cheers Frank and the Blyton Park DC crew.
Good to see a few familiar faces and more new ones.
Thanks to Trev for being my wing-man who has finally got the hang of not squealing whilst co-piloting...



I was fecking squealing, you just couldn't hear me due to the V6 sound track

fha772 - 19/9/14 at 07:11 PM

Trev, You was very quiet in my Merc...

Neadles - 19/9/14 at 08:01 PM

Yea was a great day with some sun! Thanks Frank again for organising and I'll apologise for a red flag but the stuck open on full throttle was interesting!

Nickp - 19/9/14 at 08:06 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Neadles
Yea was a great day with some sun! Thanks Frank again for organising and I'll apologise for a red flag but the stuck open on full throttle was interesting!


Hmmm, sounds it!! Got a video?

Sadsy - 19/9/14 at 08:58 PM

Thanks Frank and everyone else who organised the event and everyone who was there, my first drive in a BEC car, Tim Davis old fury, excellent car gave me a few scares when I wasn't spinning or mowing the field

adithorp - 19/9/14 at 09:55 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Sadsy
Thanks Frank and everyone else who organised the event and everyone who was there, my first drive in a BEC car, Tim Davis old fury, excellent car gave me a few scares when I wasn't spinning or mowing the field


Your first lap looked... erm, interesting

Braver man than me going in at the deep end like that.

Trev Borg - 19/9/14 at 10:05 PM

quote:
Originally posted by fha772
Trev, You was very quiet in my Merc...



That is because that Sunday driving Miss Daisy type of driving always sends me to sleep

[Edited on 19/9/2014 by Trev Borg]

fha772 - 19/9/14 at 10:49 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Trev Borg
quote:
Originally posted by fha772
Trev, You was very quiet in my Merc...



That is because that Sunday driving Miss Daisy type of driving always sends me to sleep

[Edited on 19/9/2014 by Trev Borg]


Sorry, I thought the noise would have kept you awake...

Neadles - 20/9/14 at 10:09 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Nickp
quote:
Originally posted by Neadles
Yea was a great day with some sun! Thanks Frank again for organising and I'll apologise for a red flag but the stuck open on full throttle was interesting!


Hmmm, sounds it!! Got a video?



Ha no I escaped with the evidence not being recorded just the sound of the blade engine bouncing off the limiter ringing in my ears

moto1kev - 20/9/14 at 06:07 PM

Hi all,
This is my first post so be gentle,
I too would like to thank Frank for chance to take part, it was a great day and my first proper trackday in my 4xv r1 powered MEV tR1ke.
For me the best bit was the great variation in cars, just fantastic really.
Here's a couple of clips from the day if the link works.
Kev.
http://youtu.be/r5_J8xjd1OY
http://youtu.be/04L4JbOBz6c

[Edited on 20/9/14 by moto1kev]

Trev Borg - 20/9/14 at 06:42 PM

nice footage.

Andy D - 20/9/14 at 06:45 PM

quote:
Originally posted by moto1kev
Hi all,
This is my first post so be gentle,
I too would like to thank Frank for chance to take part, it was a great day and my first proper trackday in my 5xv r1 powered MEV tR1ke.
For me the best bit was the great variation in cars, just fantastic really.
Here's a couple of clips from the day if the link works.
Kev.
http://youtu.be/r5_J8xjd1OY
http://youtu.be/04L4JbOBz6c


Going well.

Trying to figure out how it all works though.. you're changing gear with your left foot?

Nickp - 20/9/14 at 07:09 PM

quote:
Originally posted by moto1kev
Hi all,
This is my first post so be gentle,
I too would like to thank Frank for chance to take part, it was a great day and my first proper trackday in my 5xv r1 powered MEV tR1ke.
For me the best bit was the great variation in cars, just fantastic really.
Here's a couple of clips from the day if the link works.
Kev.
http://youtu.be/r5_J8xjd1OY
http://youtu.be/04L4JbOBz6c


Love Owellys 'Turd' wiggling its butt at the end of the first clip

moto1kev - 20/9/14 at 08:03 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Andy D



Trying to figure out how it all works though.. you're changing gear with your left foot?


Lol,
It's the biker in me, left hand clutch and left foot gearchange, 1st back then 2nd to 6th forward.

There's much better feel from the clutch than when I had the normal settup plus it stops all my car driving mates from wanting a go

[Edited on 20/9/14 by moto1kev]

Neadles - 20/9/14 at 08:54 PM

quote:
Originally posted by moto1kev
Hi all,
This is my first post so be gentle,
I too would like to thank Frank for chance to take part, it was a great day and my first proper trackday in my 5xv r1 powered MEV tR1ke.
For me the best bit was the great variation in cars, just fantastic really.
Here's a couple of clips from the day if the link works.
Kev.
http://youtu.be/r5_J8xjd1OY
http://youtu.be/04L4JbOBz6c


I just found that clip and commented on it but now I know its and R1

Look quite lively out there!

adithorp - 20/9/14 at 09:56 PM

quote:
Originally posted by moto1kev
quote:
Originally posted by Andy D



Trying to figure out how it all works though.. you're changing gear with your left foot?


Lol,
It's the biker in me, left hand clutch and left foot gearchange, 1st back then 2nd to 6th forward.

There's much better feel from the clutch than when I had the normal settup plus it stops all my car driving mates from wanting a go

[Edited on 20/9/14 by moto1kev]


It's certainly quick, especially when you're solo. Dan was hoping you got some footage as my camera battery died as we went out and I got nothing.

Neadles - 20/9/14 at 10:16 PM

I was palying with two cameras so this is my first attempt at a comperlation, not check the rest of the footage yet.

Fury YoTube Clip1

More of a wee take of Martin in his new Fury

owelly - 20/9/14 at 11:18 PM

I had been (not) chasing you but not making much ground. Then just as I almost caught you, I realised you were on your cool-down lap so I came in too so folks thought I was doing the same.....

Andy D - 21/9/14 at 06:40 AM

Just spotted this on one of Frank's vids.. there's usually not a lot to hit if you go off at Blyton..


Nickp - 21/9/14 at 07:13 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Andy D
Just spotted this on one of Frank's vids.. there's usually not a lot to hit if you go off at Blyton..




Now that would be really unlucky, and MESSY!!

Neadles - 21/9/14 at 07:17 AM

quote:
Originally posted by owelly
I had been (not) chasing you but not making much ground. Then just as I almost caught you, I realised you were on your cool-down lap so I came in too so folks thought I was doing the same.....



"Play it cool Rodney play it cool".......

adithorp - 21/9/14 at 07:33 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Andy D
Just spotted this on one of Frank's vids.. there's usually not a lot to hit if you go off at Blyton..




I didn't know Owelly had an off there

adithorp - 21/9/14 at 07:35 AM

My first session in the afternoon. Lots of LCB cameos.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mot3YttdCcU

Andy D - 21/9/14 at 08:14 AM

quote:
Originally posted by adithorp
quote:
Originally posted by Andy D
Just spotted this on one of Frank's vids.. there's usually not a lot to hit if you go off at Blyton..




I didn't know Owelly had an off there


You cruel man!

.. I was thinking maybe the tractor would come off worse if the Merc hit it..

Did you not use the Eastern circuit in the afternoon?

Neadles - 21/9/14 at 08:22 AM

Flying as usually Adi I really need more power starting to get jealous of all these 1000 bike engines

I spin up that inside left rear on that start corner all the time aswell when it unloads.

enginearin - 21/9/14 at 08:43 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Neadles
I was palying with two cameras so this is my first attempt at a comperlation, not check the rest of the footage yet.

Fury YoTube Clip1

More of a wee take of Martin in his new Fury


I think i should probably make some futile racing driver esque excuses for Martin, as I did put the fear of god into him when he collected the car about having to heel and toe otherwise you lock the rear wheels, pulling too many gears on the downshift and over-revving, etc, etc.

Excuses in order:

First time driving the car
Missus in the passenger seat slowing me down
Couldn't see the apex over the bonnet bulge (that's a short joke in disguise Martin )
etc.

That said "Miss Daisy" does seem quite appropriate considering the excellent weather conditions and sparsely populated track

jossey - 21/9/14 at 08:50 AM

My excuses are as follows:

First time out in the car since the build
First time on the track in a kit car
I'm fat
My car over heats
Gears didn't work properly.
Oh n my nose was running a little.

That said I "estimated" my lap time at 1:12"

[Edited on 21/9/14 by jossey]

owelly - 21/9/14 at 09:14 AM

Actually Adi, I did go off on that corner. Which is why they red-flagged the session to tow the tractor out of the way.
My excuses start at the front of the Turd, and end at the rear. It still stands me at less than £600. It's hard to see why it's cost more than £4.

Nickp - 21/9/14 at 09:27 AM

quote:
Originally posted by owelly
It still stands me at less than £600. It's hard to see why it's cost more than £4.


Cheap at half the frights

Neadles - 21/9/14 at 12:02 PM

quote:
Originally posted by enginearin
quote:
Originally posted by Neadles
I was palying with two cameras so this is my first attempt at a comperlation, not check the rest of the footage yet.

Fury YoTube Clip1

More of a wee take of Martin in his new Fury


I think i should probably make some futile racing driver esque excuses for Martin, as I did put the fear of god into him when he collected the car about having to heel and toe otherwise you lock the rear wheels, pulling too many gears on the downshift and over-revving, etc, etc.

Excuses in order:

First time driving the car
Missus in the passenger seat slowing me down
Couldn't see the apex over the bonnet bulge (that's a short joke in disguise Martin )
etc.

That said "Miss Daisy" does seem quite appropriate considering the excellent weather conditions and sparsely populated track



For his first time he was getting quicker but the talk of heel and toe and trail braking was a bit too much at first Tim. He'll be on to comment and agree with the list of excuses soon, but I'm making the most of it while I can my old blade power and carpets will hamper me soon enough But to add to tje pressure I reminded him he had one of the quickest cars there

Sadsy - 21/9/14 at 04:45 PM

I had a full tank sorry

Sadsy - 21/9/14 at 04:51 PM

Thanks Tim! Yes I did have the wife next to me, I had to lean forward to see over the bulge in the bonnet when turning left and half the time I was guessing the gear, and I locked the rear brakes from over use 'smoking' but towards the end of the session I was getting the hang of it, less braking and smoother lines.... No spinning! Spot on car Tim thank you

enginearin - 21/9/14 at 06:18 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Sadsy
Thanks Tim! Yes I did have the wife next to me, I had to lean forward to see over the bulge in the bonnet when turning left and half the time I was guessing the gear, and I locked the rear brakes from over use 'smoking' but towards the end of the session I was getting the hang of it, less braking and smoother lines.... No spinning! Spot on car Tim thank you


Good stuff!

gingerprince - 21/9/14 at 08:56 PM

Great day, thanks Frank. Thanks for sorting the weather too

Couple of videos here

Flick - 25/9/14 at 08:35 AM

quote:
Originally posted by moto1kev
Hi all,
This is my first post so be gentle,
I too would like to thank Frank for chance to take part, it was a great day and my first proper trackday in my 4xv r1 powered MEV tR1ke.
For me the best bit was the great variation in cars, just fantastic really.
Here's a couple of clips from the day if the link works.
Kev.
http://youtu.be/r5_J8xjd1OY
http://youtu.be/04L4JbOBz6c

[Edited on 20/9/14 by moto1kev]



Looks like you all had a great day, wish I could of made it........maybe next year.

Kev - just thought I'd say quick hello mate,
Matt (MeV busa)

[Edited on 25/9/14 by Flick]

DanG - 25/9/14 at 08:55 AM

quote:
Originally posted by moto1kev
Hi all,
This is my first post so be gentle,
I too would like to thank Frank for chance to take part, it was a great day and my first proper trackday in my 4xv r1 powered MEV tR1ke.
For me the best bit was the great variation in cars, just fantastic really.
Here's a couple of clips from the day if the link works.
Kev.
http://youtu.be/r5_J8xjd1OY
http://youtu.be/04L4JbOBz6c

[Edited on 20/9/14 by moto1kev]




Love the video! It certainly was fun.

A great track day.