Avon Park 21st July - RWYB - Drag Racing

[Wobbly Dave]

Test & tune day on Sunday. Given that I wasn't available for the Avon Park meet in March I am interested in doing this one.

Apologies in advance to Frankie - I know he's off to Donny to attend the NFD (Fords)

http://www.shakespearecountyraceway.com/eventdetails.asp?event=83

I need to see if I can get faster.

Anyone else?

[T5frankie]

Santa pod before then Dave I too am itching to get on a proper track

[stribo]

We'd be interested in this, gutted we couldn't make it in March as it was snowed off. I'll check dates when I get home.

[Jamest5r]

Oh go on then if I must.

[T5frankie]

:cry:

[Nealevo]

I think i am home for this, so i will be in attendance

[Wobbly Dave]

Santa pod before then Dave I too am itching to get on a proper track

Well as long it's not too close - I'd do S/P as well - need to save up my Brownie points.

[smithy]

I will come to this as a viewing spectator again again again lol.im getting used to watching everyone racing .

[Santa]

I will come to this as a viewing spectator again again again lol.im getting used to watching everyone racing .

Its your birthday that day isn't it?

I hope I can make this. (Though not sure of my schedule round that time, could be moving).

[Jamest5r]

Its your birthday that day isn't it?

I hope I can make this. (Though not sure of my schedule round that time, could be moving).

How the heck do you know that lol, ive been mates with him 13yrs and still dont know his birthday, leave that stuff to the women :)

[Santa]

How the heck do you know that lol, ive been mates with him 13yrs and still dont know his birthday, leave that stuff to the women :)

He phones me up to tell me every year :P

(Was I right?)

[Jamest5r]

He phones me up to tell me every year :P

(Was I right?)

Pmsl i have no idea

[smithy]

No you wasn't numptys push your own car Jim lol

[t5 pete]

Yup should be all ready for that

[Santa]

No you wasn't numptys push your own car Jim lol

How far off?

[smithy]

A long way off like my car lol

[t5 pete]

Isnt it nov or dec carl

[Jamest5r]

august time ??

[t5 pete]

Jan feb mar april may june july aug sept oct nov or dec got to be one of them

[smithy]

It's one of those lol

[MoleT-5R]

I will be up for this one, probably take the tent and make a weekend of it

[Jamest5r]

Any non broken cars attending :)

[T5frankie]

Any non broken cars attending :)

you'll have yours done by then no doubt lol, or go and break the auto?

[Jamest5r]

you'll have yours done by then no doubt lol, or go and break the auto?

Just hunting for a box waiting for a call back, and no I'm not racing the auto lol

[Nealevo]

I might pop down for a go, it should be fun, my car is being mapped on friday so it should be all good.........

[graemewelch]

id like to attend this one. need a driver though

[stribo]

We'll be taking both cars again. :)

[V70 Graham]

I'm off, might show my face.

[smithy]

I might come down to watch again lol

[stribo]

I might come down to watch again lol

Let's hope you don't have to walk home again. lol

[T5frankie]

I'm off, might show my face.

do you want to scare off everyone? :haha:

[T5frankie]

Ford rs national day or breaking my car on the strip? mmmmmmmmmmm

[stribo]

WHich car you going to break? the Cossie or the diseasel?

[T5frankie]

WHich car you going to break? the Cossie or the diseasel?

can't break the diesel as got to go to spain in it next month (changed my mind from france)

[V70 Graham]

do you want to scare off everyone? :haha:

I'll have you know I have an excellent 'radio face'

[stribo]

I'm off, might show my face.

You going to race? :hilarious

[V70 Graham]

You going to race? :hilarious

Take an educated guess.....

[stribo]

Well, I guess you don't want to be shown up by a tatty old C70 :P

[V70 Graham]

Well, I guess you don't want to be shown up by a tatty old C70 :P

I'll give you both (and Charlie of course) a lift home when bits break off.

[stribo]

Charlie won't be coming, and we're taking both cars, so getting home won't be a problem. TBF pushing my car home would still be quicker than getting a lift with you. :lol:

[Wobbly Dave]

Mine is doubtful.

[graemewelch]

Mine is doubtful.

any idea of whats up with your motor.

[Wobbly Dave]

I got the inlet manifold off last night but I couldn't see any issues with the Valves on that side. The central shaft of the turbo has excessive play in it - so I am really bricking it now. Turbo's gotta come off regardless. A new CHRA is not where I want to be

[MoleT-5R]

Monies not looking good at present, so will be a last minute decision and a miss-fire is not helping, thinking of concentrating on Reto Rides and Trax, still might pop along to spectate if I do run

[V70 Graham]

Do we have a list of attendees yet ?

[Nealevo]

Do we have a list of attendees yet ?

Meeeeeeeeeeee......

[Wobbly Dave]

on your own at the mo?

[Nealevo]

I don't mind, at least I will win!! :)

[T5frankie]

lol

[Wobbly Dave]

I am not going to be ready in under a week.

[T5frankie]

I don't mind, at least I will win!! :)

be good to see what a 300bhp (nearly..oh dear) makes on the 1/4 with a good driver (cough)lol

[stribo]

Rachel and I, looks like I'll win, unless you bring the Jag.;)

[T5frankie]

Rachel and I, looks like I'll win, unless you bring the Jag.;)

i think neal will win

[stribo]

He will in the Jag, not in the Volvo. ;)

[T5frankie]

He will in the Jag, not in the Volvo. ;)

he may crack 14 seconds now so may be closer than you think, and he will definetley pull a faster terminal than you

[merc85]

, and he will definetley pull a faster terminal than you

thats not hard tho lol

[T5frankie]

thats not hard tho lol

not even mapped s60rs can get 100mph lol

[stribo]

not even mapped s60rs can get 100mph lol

I didn't chose the gearing :P What's Rich's (Santa) best terminal?

[T5frankie]

I didn't chose the gearing :P What's Rich's (Santa) best terminal?

100 mph his is about 360bhp though

[inde_house]

Im planning on being there this weekend. What time is everyone meeting up. Anyone going from bham area and fancy a convoy down there.

[Wobbly Dave]

I would but I got no car humph.

[stribo]

Im planning on being there this weekend. What time is everyone meeting up. Anyone going from bham area and fancy a convoy down there.

Not sure what time signing on is, and their website doesn't sem to say. Well be coming up the M40.

[Nealevo]

Im planning on being there this weekend. What time is everyone meeting up. Anyone going from bham area and fancy a convoy down there.

I'm coming from redditch so I could meet you in studley/alcester, ill be leaving bout 9, get to Avon about 930 all being well.

[Santa]

I didn't chose the gearing :P What's Rich's (Santa) best terminal?
103 point something (closer to 104mph)

There is a technique to get better terminal but sacrificing 1/4 mile time. (I haven't done it on the strip yet but works on a normal road).

[jamesy12345]

There is a technique to get better terminal but sacrificing 1/4 mile time. (I haven't done it on the strip yet but works on a normal road).

change up a gear :)

[MoleT-5R]

Not sure what time signing on is, and their website doesn't sem to say. Well be coming up the M40.

signing on is normally from 09.00 and first run starts at 10.00

[V70 Graham]

Just phoned them and signing on is from 0800 with the track opening at 1000 :redface:

[V70 Graham]

Just phoned them and signing on is from 0800 with the track opening at 1000 :redface:

.....spent 5 mins wondering why the number on the website didn't work, till I saw I had been dialling the fax.....must have a day off and get some sleep lol

[Wobbly Dave]

if anyone wants to borrow my slicks for the day then you can collect them from Telford.

[inde_house]

Hello neal. Im going to get there for about half 9 or 10 ish. I looked on route planner and Its taking me m40 m42 way. I will mwet u there

[T5frankie]

No regulars racing at avon this week then!

[V70 Graham]

No regulars racing at avon this week then!

Most regulars seem to have problems with their cars.

[T5frankie]

The new breed lol

[stribo]

How regular do you want? 3rd time this year, would have been 4th, but the March one was snowed off.

[Jamest5r]

How regular do you want? 3rd time this year, would have been 4th, but the March one was snowed off.

10 times a year for at least 5 yrs :)

[stribo]

10 times a year for at least 5 yrs :)

That's how you break cars. ;) How many times did you go last year?

[Jamest5r]

That's how you break cars. ;) How many times did you go last year?

I usually go to every 1/4 mile meet from the 1st in april till the last in october, it's my hobby i go as often as i can as it's really the only time i use the car :), oh and this is the 1st time ive ever broken the car but im quite happy with that as i wanted to try a new box it might make no difference at all but im gonna have fun trying :)

[stribo]

Well to be fair we've been 6 times this year, as we've taken both cars. :P I love it, and would go to everyone I could, but it does get expensive with 2 cars.

[Wobbly Dave]

You're lucky that you have a partner that wants to come along. I enjoy it as much for the banter as well as the competition. It's addictive stuff.

[smithy]

I still enjoy it and I haven't raced for 2 years but hoping to remedy that very soon .

[stribo]

You're lucky that you have a partner that wants to come along. I enjoy it as much for the banter as well as the competition. It's addictive stuff.
I wouldn't have married her if she didn't. ;) We met through the Ford Cougar owner's club, so knew she was into her cars, problem is since she's had Charlie, she's lost a bit of confidence with driving quickly.:(

[V70 Graham]

..... problem is since she's had Charlie, she's lost a bit of confidence with driving quickly.:(

She can always come for a spin with me lol

[stribo]

She can always come for a spin with me lol

She'd still beat you, but there again, so would Charlie. :P

[inde_house]

I dont think I can make it. I have hurt my foot. Damn u getting older. I can just about drive to work. The accelerating aint the problem. It's the pressing the brake part at the end of the quarter mile which is difficult. Might come down to watch.

All my weekend plans are screwed. And im seriously p'ed off

[V70 Graham]

Might come down to watch.

Will be good to see you if you can make it.

[T5frankie]

give the rest of them a chance cos none of us big guns are going
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/p480x480/485318_184056611746618_618646826_n.png

[stribo]

give the rest of them a chance cos none of us big guns are going
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/p480x480/485318_184056611746618_618646826_n.png

Blah blah blah.

[T5frankie]

My name is stribo

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTjbnFgHzEHoNd4ktH4pX0K_yLpa4_NO BZGKuaPGByX0FU59DVT

[T5frankie]

you're gonna need this lol

https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSerXmjR0OLoTIDCgl8Wh2ljcP6uq94x QzI4alAXDOQghGe0zy_KA

[stribo]

My name is stribo

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTjbnFgHzEHoNd4ktH4pX0K_yLpa4_NO BZGKuaPGByX0FU59DVT


you're gonna need this lol

https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSerXmjR0OLoTIDCgl8Wh2ljcP6uq94x QzI4alAXDOQghGe0zy_KA

It's like listening to white noise, but you keep going mate, looking forward to shutting you up again, not that you'll ever admit you were wrong.

[graemewelch]

are yous two coming to york in 6 weeks time. ill under stand if yous are chicken

[T5frankie]

It's like listening to white noise, but you keep going mate, looking forward to shutting you up again, not that you'll ever admit you were wrong.

i have thrashed your 4wd with mine when you said you would beat me and by miles beat you in the fwd, whats the plan for the c70?

[T5frankie]

are yous two coming to york in 6 weeks time. ill under stand if yous are chicken

too far to come to a scabby track like that especially when i have pod on my doorstep, could beat stribo though even in the beemer lol

[V70 Graham]

.....could beat stribo though even in the beemer lol

Remember the 'R' is being mapped Saturday

[stribo]

are yous two coming to york in 6 weeks time. ill under stand if yous are chicken

No, it's too far, and apparently a crap track.

[T5frankie]

Remember the 'R' is being mapped Saturday

he'll need a new kkk then soon too lol

[stribo]

i have thrashed your 4wd with mine when you said you would beat me and by miles beat you in the fwd, whats the plan for the c70?


too far to come to a scabby track like that especially when i have pod on my doorstep, could beat stribo though even in the beemer lol

Haha, I've beaten your Cossie with the R, and proved you wrong with the C70, even at Santa Pod you didn't beat the R by that much, and I was swapping between cars. Bring the Beemer on Sunday, when you break that it'll cost you a §§§§load of cash, assuming you haven't sold it by then.

[V70 Graham]

..... apparently a crap track.

Is that a technical term ?

[stribo]

he'll need a new kkk then soon too lol

Still cheaper than new rods, and the associated labour. :D

[T5frankie]

Haha, I've beaten your Cossie with the R, and proved you wrong with the C70, even at Santa Pod you didn't beat the R by that much, and I was swapping between cars. Bring the Beemer on Sunday, when you break that it'll cost you a §§§§load of cash, assuming you haven't sold it by then.

don't worry about what in my wallet mate lol, i beat you by half a second mate, that is around 22 metres lol

[stribo]

don't worry about what in my wallet mate lol, i beat you by half a second mate, that is around 22 metres lol

I'm not worried about your finances, just pointing out that a Beemer won't be as quick or easy to fix as a Volvo. When did you beat me by half a second?

[T5frankie]

I'm not worried about your finances, just pointing out that a Beemer won't be as quick or easy to fix as a Volvo. When did you beat me by half a second?

at santa pod, and by 7/10ths at weald, i am actually very surprised at the way this big motor goes, easy a match for a standard 850 t5 (auto),

[stribo]

at santa pod, and by 7/10ths at weald, i am actually very surprised at the way this big motor goes, easy a match for a standard 850 t5 (auto),
It was .44 seconds :P

[T5frankie]

It was .44 seconds :P

ok 19.2 metres not bad for a fwd car mate

[inde_house]

Frankie. U sound like a very confident bloke. Considering last time round u supposedly won with a false start.

I believe the word that you are looking for is touche

[T5frankie]

Frankie. U sound like a very confident bloke. Considering last time round u supposedly won with a false start.

I believe the word that you are looking for is touche

its just banter mate, keeps me awake lol

[stribo]

ok 19.2 metres not bad for a fwd car mate

With no interior, probably no spare wheel either, the R still had Charlie's isofix base in the back.

[stribo]

Frankie. U sound like a very confident bloke. Considering last time round u supposedly won with a false start.

I believe the word that you are looking for is touche

Yeah, it's all talk mate, he didn't win because he cheated. ;)

[T5frankie]

With no interior, probably no spare wheel either, the R still had Charlie's isofix base in the back.

had nothing mate except a misfire lol, was getting 2.2 60fts

[T5frankie]

Yeah, it's all talk mate, he didn't win because he cheated. ;)

still finished miles in front of you slow boy

[stribo]

still finished miles in front of you slow boy
Yeah, because you started before the lights went green numpty. If I hadn't have bothered staging, and just raced down to the end of the 1/4 mile, then I'd have finished miles in front of you, would that make me the winner? Think it through.

[T5frankie]

Yeah, because you started before the lights went green numpty. If I hadn't have bothered staging, and just raced down to the end of the 1/4 mile, then I'd have finished miles in front of you, would that make me the winner? Think it through.

i lost the first one cos i jumped the start fair enough, but my car was still miles quicker than yours

[stribo]

Not side by side, not easy when the pressure's on is it?

[T5frankie]

Not side by side, not easy when the pressure's on is it?

1st time id ever launched that car , got it down when i raced santa 13.53 @103 and 104 mph both times

[inde_house]

Of course frankie. Its all jest mate.

[Pinup_gal]

You girls wanna put your handbags away and let this thread go back on topic!

[T5frankie]

You girls wanna put your handbags away and let this thread go back on topic!

not really

[stribo]

What was the original topic?

[Pinup_gal]

not really
Must be your bedtime then!


What was the original topic?
Clue is in the thread title.

[stribo]

Drag racing, exactly what we're talking about ;)

[Pinup_gal]

Drag racing, exactly what we're talking about ;)
At avon on a particular date- not happened yet.

[stribo]

How can we talk about something that hasn't happened?

[T5frankie]

Must be your bedtime then!


Clue is in the thread title.

goodnight then

[graemewelch]

i can wait to get to a meet and put a few faces to names. most faces will be red after ive whopped them

[V70 Graham]

How can we talk about something that hasn't happened?

I think that's what Nat was on about :uglyhamme

[smithy]

i can wait to get to a meet and put a few faces to names. most faces will be red after ive whopped them

You won't beat me mate lol

[stribo]

I think that's what Nat was on about :uglyhamme

So this thread is pointless ATM if we can't post on it. lol

[V70 Graham]

So this thread is pointless ATM if we can't post on it. lol

Not at all, we can talk about the meet to arrange meeting points/times etc but maybe not to go over old victories/defeats

After the meet the results can be dissected......though with only a couple of racers looks like you'll be top dog this time :pimp2:

[stribo]

Not at all, we can talk about the meet to arrange meeting points/times etc but maybe not to go over old victories/defeats

After the meet the results can be dissected......though with only a couple of racers looks like you'll be top dog this time :pimp2:
We arranged meeting point via text.:P

[WOODY T5]

Carnt make this one peeps :(

[Nealevo]

Carnt make this one peeps :(

Is it a bit to far south for you???

[V70 Graham]

You still coming Neal ? Be good to catch up.....I'll even bring a paper for you to read lol

[smithy]

I'm coming to watch

[T5frankie]

I do hope you're gonna have a go graham or it's just neal vs stribo

[V70 Graham]

I do hope you're gonna have a go graham or it's just neal vs stribo

Who me ?

In my big old V70.....never having raced before.....I'd embarrass myself with a 18s quarter lol

[stribo]

Who me ?

In my big old V70.....never having raced before.....I'd embarrass myself with a 18s quarter lol

You're the one who keeps saying that your V70 has so much more power than my C70, so should be an easy win for you.

[V70 Graham]

You're the one who keeps saying that your V70 has so much more power than my C70, so should be an easy win for you.

1) My car is heavier.

2) I am heavier than you.

3) You have more experience.

[stribo]

1 no it's not, C70s are heavier than V70s
2 not that much
3 there's only one way to get experience. Frankie's got more experience than me, but I still beat him.;)

[T5frankie]

It's a laugh mate, whether you are winning or losing

[stribo]

It's a laugh mate, whether you are winning or losing

Except it's not when you're losing.;)

[Wobbly Dave]

Kerbside weights C70 = 1453kg

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/facts-and-figures/volvo/c70/coupe-1997/dimensions/

V70 - phase 1 = either 1415Kg or 1434kg for the CD spec.

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/facts-and-figures/volvo/v70/estate-1996/dimensions/

so the C70 is marginally heavier. So with fuel & driver weight who knows. Good luck for Sunday.

[V70 Graham]

Ok.....but a C70 must be more streamlined.

[Wobbly Dave]

C70 drag co-efficient = 0.29

V70 drag co-efficient = 0.3

but it varies depending on which site you search - some have them identical at 0.34. TBH there is nothing in it.

[T5frankie]

Except it's not when you're losing.;)

i never lose

[graemewelch]

You won't beat me mate lol


are you getting towed by a new slyline like lol

[Blackdog]

Who is going? And is there a meeting place to go in convoy?

[stribo]

Graham and Annemarie are meeting us at the services off junction 10 on the M40 at 8 a.m. Nealevo's also going as far as I know, not sure if anyone else is going.

[smithy]

are you getting towed by a new slyline like lol

I think you would be toe by me mate on the strip .dont forget its not about all the power you have but the is alot of skill too.drag racing is an art on its own lol

[jamesy12345]

Kerbside weights C70 = 1453kg

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/facts-and-figures/volvo/c70/coupe-1997/dimensions/

V70 - phase 1 = either 1415Kg or 1434kg for the CD spec.

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/facts-and-figures/volvo/v70/estate-1996/dimensions/

so the C70 is marginally heavier. So with fuel & driver weight who knows. Good luck for Sunday.

S70 has a kerb weight of 1376, drag is 0.32

The 460 is just over the tonne I think...drag = brick

[V70 Graham]

I think smithy is going as well iirc

[smithy]

Anybody there yet

[Wobbly Dave]

annoyed as conditions look perfect - 19 degrees dry & cloudy

[T5frankie]

i have a feeling stribo will be there alld ay trying to crack 13's lol

[WOODY T5]

Have a good one lads don't try to hard your time to beat for now 13.3 :)

[T5frankie]

Have a good one lads don't try to hard your time to beat for now 13.3 :)

the only time stribo wants to beat is my 14.03 lol

[MoleT-5R]

any times yet ?

[stribo]

Only had one run in the R, and got a 14.42 because I launched it as I would the C70. :slap: Had a run in the C70 as well, and got 14.55, not bad for a car that won't get under 15's.;) Not sure whether I'll get back out in the R as it's very busy. Neal can't race as he's wearing shorts, Rachel's only had one run @14.75, and Driving Miss Daisy has had a 16.38, and 15.77.

[stribo]

i have a feeling stribo will be there alld ay trying to crack 13's lol

I would have done if it was quieter, but it's over an hour between runs.

[T5frankie]

Only had one run in the R, and got a 14.42 because I launched it as I would the C70. :slap: Had a run in the C70 as well, and got 14.55, not bad for a car that won't get under 15's.;) Not sure whether I'll get back out in the R as it's very busy. Neal can't race as he's wearing shorts, Rachel's only had one run @14.75, and Driving Miss Daisy has had a 16.38, and 15.77.

very impressive for the c70 well done, get the r out there again its only early

[stribo]

very impressive for the c70 well done, get the r out there again its only early

I can't, Rachel's entered Ladies that launch, so she's got to have the car for the rest of the day. §§§§ing wish I'd got mine remapped now.

[LiamT4]

I can't, Rachel's entered Ladies that launch, so she's got to have the car for the rest of the day. §§§§ing wish I'd got mine remapped now.

A remap won't get your c70 much quicker than it already is, i'v seen cars with many more mods than just a remap struggle to get a 14.5. I wouldn't bother with a remap on that car untill you do more to it (bigger dp, fmic, sports cat, bigger turbo etc).

[stribo]

A remap won't get your c70 much quicker than it already is, i'v seen cars with many more mods than just a remap struggle to get a 14.5. I wouldn't bother with a remap on that car untill you do more to it (bigger dp, fmic, sports cat, bigger turbo etc).

Yeah, but at least I'd be getting the benefit, I had one run in the R, and that's all I'm going to get.

[LiamT4]

Yeah, but at least I'd be getting the benefit, I had one run in the R, and that's all I'm going to get.

Shows the difference that temps make, santa pod track is regarded as the best, but look at the difference in times. Thats 19C against 29C for you.

If i hadn't just got back from my hols i would have come today as i'v not done any racing in mine this year.

[stribo]

Shows the difference that temps make, santa pod track is regarded as the best, but look at the difference in times. Thats 19C against 29C for you.

If i hadn't just got back from my hols i would have come today as i'v not done any racing in mine this year.

Yeah, though it's 27 degrees now, so times are dropping off.

[T5frankie]

Yeah, though it's 27 degrees now, so times are dropping off.

it isnt 27 degrees mate lol, its 21 degrees

[Nealevo]

Numpty award if the day goes to me... No racing in shorts, gutted as I had my go pro cams all set up :(

[T5frankie]

Numpty award if the day goes to me... No racing in shorts, gutted as I had my go pro cams all set up :(

just cover your legs with a jacket to make them look like trousers, i did that once lol

[Nealevo]

just cover your legs with a jacket to make them look like trousers, i did that once lol

i tried mate but she looked inside the car and made me go out the exit of shame..... we'd queued for 30 mins as well

[T5frankie]

i tried mate but she looked inside the car and made me go out the exit of shame..... we'd queued for 30 mins as well

bummer did you get your money back?

[icooney]

Shame I only just looked at the meets page and missed this. :(

[graemewelch]

thats a stupid rule. what difference dose a pair of shorts make

[Nealevo]

bummer did you get your money back?

Yes mate.... Even the sign on pit lane says arms covered, helmets on.

[T5frankie]

better at pod, no helmet, trousers or long sleeves needed lol

[JUDGENINJA]

better at pod, no helmet,trousers or long sleeves needed lol

I hope you at least wear pants!!!

[T5frankie]

I hope you at least wear pants!!!

not all the time..... pmsl

[V70 Graham]

Decided to see what all the fuss was about with this drag racing lark so I thought to myself 'today's the day Daisy, let's give it a go'

As some of you may or may not know it was my first ever run down 'the strip' and to be honest I wasn't expecting anything great time wise, I knew the car was in decent shape but as to my technique.....well that left a lot to be desired.

First run I staged 2nd and to be honest everything happened so fast I forgot anything I was told, 16.38 sec @ 93 mph :redface:

Into the queue for another run and it did seem like I had a better getaway, problem was when I got near the finish line I was bouncing off the limiter as I had tried to run the quarter with only two gear changes 15.77 @ 93 mph

Third run and a tiny bit of wheel spin off the line, mindful of my last run I probably changed into 4th a little too quickly this time (so Smithy and Neal pointed out) still best of the day 15.66 @ (you guessed it) 93 mph

I'm sure I'll give it another go, I'll be speaking to as many people as possible to try and pick up some tips in the meantime, tbh I didn't really give myself the best chance today, tyres were at 33psi (don't laugh, it was a 190 mile round trip for us and I wasn't sure there would be anywhere to pump them up again lol) and I had the air-con running along with a boot full of drinks and sandwiches :doh:
so there is room to improve and I should think I'd be able to crack 15 sec with a bit more practice.

I have at least tried, so although my times aren't anything special try not to knock me too much, round Silverstone at TRAX last year, two glass trophies from the Southern and National BKV's and my first drag racing this year hopefully show that although I'm slow.....I'm getting faster :B_thumb:

Big thank you to Dave (Wobbly) for the chat on Friday, and to Smithy, Neal and Steve for tips today (though once I was on the line I'd forget most of them) much appreciated guy's :beer:

[V70 Graham]

Now for some pictures.....

Come in Number 35 your time is up !

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010794_zps9aa539dc.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010794_zps9aa539dc.jpg.html)

I actually won my second race, look I'm in front !

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010792_zps6a1cca17.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010792_zps6a1cca17.jpg.html)

[V70 Graham]

stribo in the C70

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010795_zps230819ad.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010795_zps230819ad.jpg.html)

[T5frankie]

Decided to see what all the fuss was about with this drag racing lark so I thought to myself 'today's the day Daisy, let's give it a go'

As some of you may or may not know it was my first ever run down 'the strip' and to be honest I wasn't expecting anything great time wise, I knew the car was in decent shape but as to my technique.....well that left a lot to be desired.

First run I staged 2nd and to be honest everything happened so fast I forgot anything I was told, 16.38 sec @ 93 mph :redface:

Into the queue for another run and it did seem like I had a better getaway, problem was when I got near the finish line I was bouncing off the limiter as I had tried to run the quarter with only two gear changes 15.77 @ 93 mph

Third run and a tiny bit of wheel spin off the line, mindful of my last run I probably changed into 4th a little too quickly this time (so Smithy and Neal pointed out) still best of the day 15.66 @ (you guessed it) 93 mph

I'm sure I'll give it another go, I'll be speaking to as many people as possible to try and pick up some tips in the meantime, tbh I didn't really give myself the best chance today, tyres were at 33psi (don't laugh, it was a 190 mile round trip for us and I wasn't sure there would be anywhere to pump them up again lol) and I had the air-con running along with a boot full of drinks and sandwiches :doh:
so there is room to improve and I should think I'd be able to crack 15 sec with a bit more practice.

I have at least tried, so although my times aren't anything special try not to knock me too much, round Silverstone at TRAX last year, two glass trophies from the Southern and National BKV's and my first drag racing this year hopefully show that although I'm slow.....I'm getting faster :B_thumb:

Big thank you to Dave (Wobbly) for the chat on Friday, and to Smithy, Neal and Steve for tips today (though once I was on the line I'd forget most of them) much appreciated guy's :beer:

well done graham, fantastic that you had a go, although taking tips from those to probably slowed you down tbh, shame i couldnt be there

[merc85]

Well done graham, good to see you giving it ago. :)

[V70 Graham]

Only downer, long queue's (an hour per run)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010799_zps43440689.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010799_zps43440689.jpg.html)

Found these in the car park, not sure who the C70 belonged to, we had a chat with the guy who owns the S60R

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010800_zpsb98ae9aa.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010800_zpsb98ae9aa.jpg.html)

[Nealevo]

Glad you enjoyed it mate, you an only improve now, and just think you made it home with your car in one piece, which can't be said for everyone :) see you at TRAX !!!

[graemewelch]

Decided to see what all the fuss was about with this drag racing lark so I thought to myself 'today's the day Daisy, let's give it a go'

As some of you may or may not know it was my first ever run down 'the strip' and to be honest I wasn't expecting anything great time wise, I knew the car was in decent shape but as to my technique.....well that left a lot to be desired.

First run I staged 2nd and to be honest everything happened so fast I forgot anything I was told, 16.38 sec @ 93 mph :redface:

Into the queue for another run and it did seem like I had a better getaway, problem was when I got near the finish line I was bouncing off the limiter as I had tried to run the quarter with only two gear changes 15.77 @ 93 mph

Third run and a tiny bit of wheel spin off the line, mindful of my last run I probably changed into 4th a little too quickly this time (so Smithy and Neal pointed out) still best of the day 15.66 @ (you guessed it) 93 mph

I'm sure I'll give it another go, I'll be speaking to as many people as possible to try and pick up some tips in the meantime, tbh I didn't really give myself the best chance today, tyres were at 33psi (don't laugh, it was a 190 mile round trip for us and I wasn't sure there would be anywhere to pump them up again lol) and I had the air-con running along with a boot full of drinks and sandwiches :doh:
so there is room to improve and I should think I'd be able to crack 15 sec with a bit more practice.

I have at least tried, so although my times aren't anything special try not to knock me too much, round Silverstone at TRAX last year, two glass trophies from the Southern and National BKV's and my first drag racing this year hopefully show that although I'm slow.....I'm getting faster :B_thumb:

Big thank you to Dave (Wobbly) for the chat on Friday, and to Smithy, Neal and Steve for tips today (though once I was on the line I'd forget most of them) much appreciated guy's :beer:


well done for trying. its the taking part that counts.

[Pinup_gal]

Well done Graham!!! I have loved reading your post, I know how much of a high you were on after Trax! AM will be at it next ;)

Neal I cannot believe you forgot long trousers!!!!!!

[Wobbly Dave]

Glad to see you had a good day - so was Stribo's 14.55 the best run?

[iancho]

So you did it mate!

Well done for trying and not bad times either for a 1st attempt... Respect!

[V70 Graham]

Glad to see you had a good day - so was Stribo's 14.55 the best run?

Thanks Dave, I do believe that it was the best of the day.

[T5frankie]

Glad to see you had a good day - so was Stribo's 14.55 the best run?

14.42 in the s60r, yet to hear if his missus beat him lol

[V70 Graham]

14.42 in the s60r, yet to hear if his missus beat him lol

She didn't lol, even stribo was dipping into the 15's on his last run in the C70

[stribo]

14.42 in the s60r, yet to hear if his missus beat him lol

She couldn't even beat the C70.

[smithy]

Nice day lads and ladies and frankie you took tips off me lol.weldone graham on your first drag strip outing .hope to see you next to me on the strip in future races and see how you do against the 8v lol

[BIG G]

Long trousers??? Could someone be kind as to fill me in about legal requirment of clothing needed, or is every place different on rules and regs? Cheers G.

[V70 Graham]

Long trousers??? Could someone be kind as to fill me in about legal requirment of clothing needed, or is every place different on rules and regs? Cheers G.

Santa pod you can wear shorts and take passengers iirc, different venue different rules.

[Jamest5r]

Long trousers??? Could someone be kind as to fill me in about legal requirment of clothing needed, or is every place different on rules and regs? Cheers G.

Think Chad got permissiom not to wear a helmet, not sure if it was Avon or York though.

[BIG G]

Think Chad got permissiom not to wear a helmet, not sure if it was Avon or York though.

Ok kool, not havin a helmet would help but if need be wouldnt mind. Cheers james

[BIG G]

Cheers graham, nice to see u got some times down!

[smithy]

Cheers graham, nice to see u got some times down!

What that your c70 parked up .sorry I didn't say hello I was leaving in my s40 .

[BIG G]

What that your c70 parked up .sorry I didn't say hello I was leaving in my s40 .

Sorry mate been at home all day lol, im sure we'd meet soon thou. Ill be at trax. Dunno if make any meets b4 then thou. Hope all is well :-)

[LiamT4]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010799_zps43440689.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010799_zps43440689.jpg.html)

Who's was the silver s60 then?

[V70 Graham]

Who's was the silver s60 then?

No one we knew mate, and the times were slower than mine !

[stribo]

It had Shakespeare Racing stickers down the side, but I think it was a D5, had Tethys on if that helps identify the model.

[LiamT4]

No one we knew mate, and the times were slower than mine !

lol just so you know mate, S60R (5spd)geartronics only manage mid 15s ;-)
Any idea what model it was?

[LiamT4]

It had Shakespeare Racing stickers down the side, but I think it was a D5, had Tethys on if that helps identify the model.

hmmm, wonder if its the bloke that does the scrutineering then? He has a silver d5

[T5frankie]

Who's was the silver s60 then?

nice cossie there!

[stribo]

I think it was a woman driving it.

[Jamest5r]

It had Shakespeare Racing stickers down the side, but I think it was a D5, had Tethys on if that helps identify the model.

Think it's owned by the wife of the bearded bloke that does the scruterning, she compete's in Ladies that Launch

[Jamest5r]

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;627489]Now for some pictures.....

Come in Number 35 your time is up !

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010794_zps9aa539dc.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010794_zps9aa539dc.jpg.html)

You should of got a VP number mate, then you keep the same one for ever, next time just ask and pick your fav number :)

[stribo]

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;627489]Now for some pictures.....

Come in Number 35 your time is up !

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010794_zps9aa539dc.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010794_zps9aa539dc.jpg.html)

You should of got a VP number mate, then you keep the same one for ever, next time just ask and pick your fav number :)

Don't you mean come in number 35 your time is crap. :hilarious

[T5frankie]

[QUOTE=Jamest5r;627667]

Don't you mean come in number 35 your time is crap. :hilarious

says mr slow

[stribo]

Is that the same Mr Slow that beat you? :D

[V70 Graham]

You should of got a VP number mate, then you keep the same one for ever, next time just ask and pick your fav number :)

Actually he did ask if I had a VP number.....I didn't know what he was on about lol.....next time.

[T5frankie]

Is that the same Mr Slow that beat you? :D

You've never beaten my times on the same day

[stribo]

You've never beaten my times on the same day

No, but side by side in a race I have. :D

[tichai]

Decided to see what all the fuss was about with this drag racing lark so I thought to myself 'today's the day Daisy, let's give it a go'

As some of you may or may not know it was my first ever run down 'the strip' and to be honest I wasn't expecting anything great time wise, I knew the car was in decent shape but as to my technique.....well that left a lot to be desired.

First run I staged 2nd and to be honest everything happened so fast I forgot anything I was told, 16.38 sec @ 93 mph :redface:

Into the queue for another run and it did seem like I had a better getaway, problem was when I got near the finish line I was bouncing off the limiter as I had tried to run the quarter with only two gear changes 15.77 @ 93 mph

Third run and a tiny bit of wheel spin off the line, mindful of my last run I probably changed into 4th a little too quickly this time (so Smithy and Neal pointed out) still best of the day 15.66 @ (you guessed it) 93 mph

I'm sure I'll give it another go, I'll be speaking to as many people as possible to try and pick up some tips in the meantime, tbh I didn't really give myself the best chance today, tyres were at 33psi (don't laugh, it was a 190 mile round trip for us and I wasn't sure there would be anywhere to pump them up again lol) and I had the air-con running along with a boot full of drinks and sandwiches :doh:
so there is room to improve and I should think I'd be able to crack 15 sec with a bit more practice.

I have at least tried, so although my times aren't anything special try not to knock me too much, round Silverstone at TRAX last year, two glass trophies from the Southern and National BKV's and my first drag racing this year hopefully show that although I'm slow.....I'm getting faster :B_thumb:

Big thank you to Dave (Wobbly) for the chat on Friday, and to Smithy, Neal and Steve for tips today (though once I was on the line I'd forget most of them) much appreciated guy's :beer:

Grats Graham :D Pity mine is a convertible otherwise I might be tempted to have a go myself :D

[stribo]

Grats Graham :D Pity mine is a convertible otherwise I might be tempted to have a go myself :D

There's nothing stopping you mate.;)

[V70 Graham]

There's nothing stopping you mate.;)

That's what I was thinking, the more people try it the better.

[tichai]

there's nothing stopping you mate.;)

B§§§§r :D I had better start getting the car ready. Don't want to be slower than Graham :D

[partsforvolvos.com]

well done graham.
now you are bitten by the bug .........

[stribo]

well done graham.
now you are bitten by the bug .........

And only a second behind my unmapped C70 ;)

[V70 Graham]

And only a second behind my unmapped C70 ;)

Me have plans.....slowly slowly catchy Monkey

[stribo]

Me have plans.....slowly slowly catchy Monkey

You're going to employ a proper driver. :hilarious

[stribo]

You've never beaten my times on the same day
As usual you're wrong, see if you can remember when.;)

[T5frankie]

As usual you're wrong, see if you can remember when.;)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCnCMHNyny8

[Nealevo]

I downloaded my pictures from my GoPro camera that I used on Sunday at Avon..... Even the camera is taking the £$€£$€£$€£$€... One picture showing the exit of shame

http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o590/nealevo/null_zps5b9f8315.jpg

[MoleT-5R]

I downloaded my pictures from my GoPro camera that I used on Sunday at Avon..... Even the camera is taking the £$€£$€£$€£$€... One picture showing the exit of shame

http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o590/nealevo/null_zps5b9f8315.jpg

If you had your trousers on in would have been the moment of joy as you have reached the end of the que and the fun is just about to start...lol

[stribo]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCnCMHNyny8

You finally recorded yourself. :D