Ay ay, fit like? Meet in Scotland anyone - 16th Feb

[jamesy12345]

Would anybody be interested in visiting Crail Raceway on the 16th of Feb...?

Postcode is Fife KY10 3XL, that is Scotland btw

http://www.crailraceway.co.uk/

Classes for drag racing are...

Bike
Buggy/Kitcar
Up to 1300cc NA
Up to 1300cc Turbo
Up to 1600cc NA
Up to 1600cc Turbo
Up to 2000cc NA
Up to 2000cc Turbo

and...er...'Unlimited'. Thanks Volvo!

[partsforvolvos.com]

pmsl, look forward to being in the unlimited class all u T5 lot !

interesting they don't split 4wd and 2wd . everywhere else does

[jamesy12345]

pmsl, look forward to being in the unlimited class all u T5 lot !

interesting they don't split 4wd and 2wd . everywhere else does

Strange isn't it, starting to wish I hadn't chopped the V70R in for the S70.....

Here are the Crail results from 10th November last year, just to show what is in that class:

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Top 20 placing will do me

[partsforvolvos.com]

depends on the weather mate. isn't that right next to the sea at crail?

[jamesy12345]

depends on the weather mate. isn't that right next to the sea at crail?

Yes right on the coast, just down from St Andrews. A bit of rain and I should be able to crack 19th place with my 55-section winter tyres

[jamesy12345]

I can't see any 'shell grip' on the startline like at York (the yellowey stuff they have started coating junctions & roundabouts with).....but Crail itself looks nice

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Hopefully it will be dry track, damp air and freezing cold!

[graemewelch]

i might be up for that. how far from us it james.

[jamesy12345]

i might be up for that. how far from us it james.

Good on yer fella, time to unleash that 350 hp!! 200 miles though, it's a bit of a hike....the A68 is a more interesting route than the A1 via Berwick

[graemewelch]

probobly to far for me then. its either that or miss the rolling road day. is that 200 mile each way. i should get it down the strip. im thinking of selling it again.

[jamesy12345]

probobly to far for me then. its either that or miss the rolling road day. is that 200 mile each way. i should get it down the strip. im thinking of selling it again.

It is far but got to be done, York first event is April then probably I will be working in May for the bank holiday meet I'm trying to get some runs in where I can.....177 miles from Durham to Crail - fill up half a tank then keep to the speed limits all the way, you'll arrive with just enough juice to set a good time due to a lighter car

[graemewelch]

my problem is the dyno day is going to cost me a tank a of fuel plus a hotel for at least one night then anothe £150 to go on the drag in scotland. i just dont have that kind of money. i dont even use the volvo much these days now. hense why im thinking about selling it.

[jamesy12345]

my problem is the dyno day is going to cost me a tank a of fuel plus a hotel for at least one night then anothe £150 to go on the drag in scotland. i just dont have that kind of money. i dont even use the volvo much these days now. hense why im thinking about selling it.

Give the dyno day a miss then if it is a toss up - I would rather see what mine will do on the strip than the rollers plus I want to see that BMW 330 M sport get a shock from a 1000 quid FWD Volvo might not beat him but won't be far behind

It is a long way tho but April is even further away!! Looking at my rotations I think no chance of getting down to York in May - had a word with Ming the Merciless (the boss), the conversation didn't go well due to our lass recently letting two stray cats into the accomodation and me breaking the bed :S hotel room bill coming up haha

[graemewelch]

im going to say sod it and go to both. its only a tank of fuel. how much is it for the day on the strip. ill have to get two 17" wheels for my sticky track rubber.

[jamesy12345]

im going to say sod it and go to both. its only a tank of fuel. how much is it for the day on the strip. ill have to get two 17" wheels for my sticky track rubber.

You know it makes sense! My Propus wheels are there if u need them and if they will fit?? I'll give Crail a shout for prices etc can't see it on the net

[seadog850r]

i'll see if im onshore and might manage to pop down for the day, been a while since ive been to crail.

what i will say if the weather forecast has the slighest hint of wind or rain be prepared! there is no shelter and it can be the most miserable, wet coldest place on earth haha

[jamesy12345]

i'll see if im onshore and might manage to pop down for the day, been a while since ive been to crail.

what i will say if the weather forecast has the slighest hint of wind or rain be prepared! there is no shelter and it can be the most miserable, wet coldest place on earth haha

alright fella hopefully you will be on the beach and the weather will be fine!!

[graemewelch]

You know it makes sense! My Propus wheels are there if u need them and if they will fit?? I'll give Crail a shout for prices etc can't see it on the net

ive got a spares set of 17s but they have my winter rubber on them.

[kyekye09]

im only about 40mins from crail .... if I get my finger out and the car mapped id be happy to join the convoy

[jamesy12345]

im only about 40mins from crail .... if I get my finger out and the car mapped id be happy to join the convoy

And even without a map come along you can see what your car will do before and after your car is the same as Graeme's I think (S60 T5 SE?)

Some info from Scott at Crail, prices seem OK:

The gates open at 9:30am and the track starts at 10:00am, we run the track until 4:00pm.

There is a £10 entry fee per person and £15 per driver for the 1/4 mile.

[jamesy12345]

Response from Crail about the weather....

We very rarely cancel event, only if we have snow or ice on the track really. If we do have to cancel we will publicize it on facebook and our website as soon as we can.

We don't use any type of track prep, we found track prep actually reduces grip in the wet, also we found out wears off too quickly.

Can't say fairer than that. Depends on what kind of coating you are using I guess but looks like game on