Jubal
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| posted on 19/6/08 at 01:56 PM |
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RAF Valley Trackday Sunday 31st August
As MOz is no longer a regular I thought I'd post about this here. For those that don't know, once a year RAF Valley closes down to planes
and holds a bike trackday and car trackday on consecutive days. This year it's 30th August for bikes and 31st August for cars. The price is just
£50 per vehicle and all the money goes to charity. This year it's for Help for Heroes. http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/
I went last year and it was an excellent day. There's a feeling of over-protectiveness from the team organising but that is understandable given
they don't normally do this sort of thing.
The track layout was absolutely superb. It was a mixture of high speed corners you'd expect from an airfield layout with some slower bits that
really worked. Over 3 miles long, it was fantastic.
They had basic facilities (food/drink) on-site and lots of room for trailers and stuff. All in all a good day out and for charity too.
Call Beth Adams on 01407 762241 Ext 7488 to book. It's a work number so might not always get answered but keep trying. Civilians need to book
and pay in advance for security reasons.
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worX
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| posted on 19/6/08 at 04:04 PM |
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When you said on the phone earlier that the dates might clash with something else I've got planned - you weren't kidding!
I'll be doing about 500mph that day!
Steve
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Jubal
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| posted on 19/6/08 at 04:14 PM |
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I think I'd rather have a holiday than a trackday on a windy airfield 
However, to anyone not going away who is even remotely interested in driving their car at the limit in a safe environment then this is the one. For
the money it definitely can't be beaten. No noise tests, loads of space and the cash goes to charity.
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 19/6/08 at 04:14 PM |
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31st Aug....what do you reckon steve? Doable?
[Edited on 19/6/08 by Dangle_kt]
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bob tatt
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| posted on 19/6/08 at 07:52 PM |
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where abouts is it not heard of it before
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Jubal
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| posted on 19/6/08 at 08:18 PM |
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RAF Valley, Anglesey. Well worth the trip.
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Jubal
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| posted on 20/6/08 at 04:18 PM |
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Places filling fast so they tell me. Don't be put off by the clunky booking process. Leave them a message and they will get back to you.
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TimC
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| posted on 20/6/08 at 06:58 PM |
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Call placed - Woop!
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Jubal
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| posted on 21/6/08 at 08:31 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by TimC
Call placed - Woop!
Woop indeed Ideal day for your car, get in the advanced group. Less road cars.
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TimC
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| posted on 21/6/08 at 07:30 PM |
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YouTube Video from 2004
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Jubal
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| posted on 21/6/08 at 08:23 PM |
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Good find. They didn't allow filming last year. I was gutted, first time out for a new camera setup.
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adithorp
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| posted on 22/6/08 at 04:49 PM |
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I phoned up on Sat morning but they haven't got back to me yet.
adrian
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Jubal
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| posted on 22/6/08 at 06:48 PM |
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It's a bit hit and miss. They are probably off for the weekend. If you haven't heard by Tues then ring 'em back.
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adithorp
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| posted on 23/6/08 at 12:15 PM |
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Booked in now. I've told them to put me in the intermediate group but I'll seek opinions after Anglesey!
adrian
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Jubal
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| posted on 23/6/08 at 01:47 PM |
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It doesn't matter so much at this event. Plenty of track space.
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Gezza
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| posted on 8/8/08 at 01:42 PM |
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Ive booked it, still places available but im told there are quite alot already on. should be a good day out, must get car tuning to stay ahead of you
derek
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TimC
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| posted on 8/8/08 at 04:47 PM |
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Never mind the race to be fastest - it's going to be bloomin' close getting mine ready!!
(Forecast is 16 degrees and light rain on Metcheck.)
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adithorp
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| posted on 10/8/08 at 04:49 PM |
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Does anybody fancy doing the BAT track day at Anglesey on the Fri' and stopping over to make a weekend of it?
Track Fri and Sun with a day out in Snowdonia on the Sat'?
adrian
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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TimC
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| posted on 13/8/08 at 12:35 PM |
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Gents
I'm going to have to give this a miss. I'm perfectly happy for the charity to keep my cash (best mate just back from Afghan - his mate
got shot in the seat next to him, Coma for 10 weeks etc etc) BUT, if anyone would be prepared to make an additional contribution of say £20 I'll
see what I can do to get my place signed over.
So in summary, if you want a £20 trackday, drop me a U2U and I'll see what I can do.
TC
SORTED Space gone.
[Edited on 13/8/08 by TimC]
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adithorp
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| posted on 13/8/08 at 04:06 PM |
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I've decided to go for it and have booked the BAT day on the Friday. Still a few places if anybody else fancies making a weekend of it.
Has anybody got any recommendations for a camp site for Fri+Sat nights?
adrian
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
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Gezza
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| posted on 14/8/08 at 05:35 AM |
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Hi Adrian, staff and i are coming down sat pm and i think we are going to stay in a b&b if we can find one with secure parking, cant make friday
as some of us have to work, ha ha .
gerry
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adithorp
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| posted on 18/8/08 at 10:15 PM |
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I'm camping here Friday and Sat'.
http://www.bodfanfarm.co.uk/
adrian
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adithorp
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| posted on 28/8/08 at 11:44 AM |
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See you all there.
adrian
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
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TimC
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| posted on 1/9/08 at 02:04 PM |
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Well?
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adithorp
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| posted on 1/9/08 at 03:22 PM |
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Well...it was a bit wet. So wet that after the first session I know what its like when you see an F1 race in the rain; Zero grip and ZERO visability.
A lot of us skipped the second session as it was worse and those that went out soon came back in. Session 3, couldn't use any revs and halfway
through I spotted a bit of in-field that hadn't had the grass cut so set about rectifying that! The afternoon was dry though and a lot
better.
Fridays BAT day at Anglesey was good as well (apart from killing a cone). Saturday run out through north Wales was nice; 150 mile cruise on great
roads.
adrian
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
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