Rwyb day @ york raceway

**Loadsamiles** · Monday 26th January 2009, 22:19

Originally Posted by cameron

Has anybody got any objections to NON VOLVO'S coming along ?

I dont as long as im not up against that 300zx with 538lb ft of torque

Cheers

Lee

He can race the Fiesta.

We should welcome as many as possible......

**cameron** · Monday 26th January 2009, 22:31

I dont mind as long as its predominately Volvo's

We are after all booked in as the VPCUK

This thread is also on T5D5 and the VOC so im hoping for another biggy, maybe even bigger than saturday, something like 40+ cars would be brill.

Lee

**nathT5** · Monday 26th January 2009, 22:40

Originally Posted by cameron

Not sure Paul, should we keep it just Volvo's or allow lesser cars to accompany us ?

Any ideas guys ?

We already have 15 with more to come hopefully.

Lee

sorry, but i think it should be volvos only IMHO.
if we are having our own slot in the event people expect to only see volvos.
and if the other days events are busy we might have limited places anyway.

anyone else could still run in the RWYB sessions.

**nathT5** · Monday 26th January 2009, 22:48

Originally Posted by cameron

Reconnisance, go and have a look

They have meets all year, so would be good to go and see what would be happening on the day.

Lee

hopefully i should be racing there at the first meeting of the year on easter monday (april 13th)
i could do with some support and it will give you an idea of what goes on.

**Volvostorm** · Monday 26th January 2009, 22:53

I've just found a clip of the car we all fear the most!

http://s508.photobucket.com/albums/s...t=MOV00483.flv

**flyingbrick** · Monday 26th January 2009, 23:24

Originally Posted by Pault5estate

I've just found a clip of the car we all fear the most!

http://s508.photobucket.com/albums/s...t=MOV00483.flv

**Volvostorm** · Monday 26th January 2009, 23:30

LOL, just admit your scared of its awesome power!!!

**T5 ROB** · Wednesday 28th January 2009, 10:55

Hi, I know i'm new but could you put my name down please, i'll definitely be there.

Cheers, Rob

**cameron** · Wednesday 28th January 2009, 10:59

Will do Rob

Lee

**cameron** · Wednesday 28th January 2009, 11:18

Looks like its Volvo's Only!

Sorry paul

Lee

straight5 · Wednesday 28th January 2009, 12:23

Originally Posted by cameron

Looks like its Volvo's Only!

Sorry paul

Lee

Its a shame, but not a disaster. We could have maybe made sure the non volvos only raced each other, plus their money could have gone into the pot. Still I have a few mates who might be interested to book themselves anyway so there is no reason for the friends of the vpcuk members to miss out on the party.

On the matter of the actual racing, I have a few questions. Do we need crash helmets? I would also welcome a meet up there at a prior event. I am still new to volvo ownership and don't know whether everything is as it should be or not. For example a relevant point is I cant tell if the biting point on my clutch feels right when moving off. I would appreciate someone else with similar car who can tell me.

straight5 · Wednesday 28th January 2009, 12:26

Originally Posted by cameron

Yeah Pete the 4th is penciled in by the officials at York. Im in no hurry for deposits yet mate, end of May sounds good

Say the admission per person £10 ?

Car money can be sorted on the day

If i need a hand pete i'll give you a shout.

I might go on a reccy nearer the time if you fancy a meet up boys? Nath and Pete + anybody else close by - Straight5 ?

Cheers Lads

Lee

As per my previous post count me in, as I havent got to meet anyone yet. Let me know when you know.

**yorkshire R** · Wednesday 28th January 2009, 12:40

i think im away in ireland that weekend at a wedding but if not ill be there, will let you know we will have to meet up paul as were only 15 miles away from eachother!

**cameron** · Wednesday 28th January 2009, 14:17

York Raceway have Helmets we can borrow.

I have my own from when i had my motorbike

Kawasaki ZXR400, Pretty quick, but not as safe as id like to be.

Sticking to cars now

Lee

**Volvostorm** · Wednesday 28th January 2009, 15:50

Originally Posted by cameron

Looks like its Volvo's Only!

Sorry paul

Lee

I ain't worried!

Hope you have put me down?

**wegal** · Wednesday 28th January 2009, 16:04

Lee, can you add me to the list, only Im not 100 % sure I can make the date at the moment, would love to come but depends a bit on wether I have my daughter that weekend or not.

**nathT5** · Wednesday 28th January 2009, 19:31

yes helmets can be hired but i,d rather have my own, mine only cost £45 from a bike shop.
as for testing, your better off trying it on the road somewhere.

the marshalls will tell you what to do but heres what happens,

be there early as there will be a hundred cars or more trying to get in.
on the way in someone will scrutineer your car, mainly checking for leaks and loose items.
you,ll be queued up in 2 (fire-up) lanes.
when "called up" to the lights theres a pad to either "burn-out" or try a launch.
then you pull up to the lights and watch the "christmas tree" like a hawk.
the white double lights on your side will light when you pull up to "pre-stage" and "stage."
at some places the lights count down but at york its just an amber light when both cars are "staged."
it goes amber then green but if you go on green your too slow.

its not complicated but you,ll be having a massive adrenilin rush, then its all over in 14 seconds (hopefully)

**Loadsamiles** · Wednesday 28th January 2009, 19:38

I'd recommend using an open faced helmet in a car equipped with drivers airbag.

The airbag hitting the chin of a full faced helmet can seriously damage your neck.

**nathT5** · Wednesday 28th January 2009, 19:40

i use a full-face as i dont fancy my glasses inbedding in my face.
also, theres something seriously wrong if you stuff a FWD on a 1/4 mile strip.

check out this site for some awesome york drag racing pics

http://richardsmith.fotopic.net/