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!
pmsl, look forward to being in the unlimited class all u T5 lot ! interesting they don't split 4wd and 2wd . everywhere else does
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;680794]pmsl, look forward to being in the unlimited class all u T5 lot ! interesting they don't split 4wd and 2wd . everywhere else does[/QUOTE] 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: [ATTACH=CONFIG]23517[/ATTACH] Top 20 placing will do me :)
depends on the weather mate. isn't that right next to the sea at crail?
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;680812]depends on the weather mate. isn't that right next to the sea at crail?[/QUOTE] 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 :D
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 :) [ATTACH=CONFIG]23518[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]23519[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]23520[/ATTACH] Hopefully it will be dry track, damp air and freezing cold!
i might be up for that. how far from us it james.
[QUOTE=graemewelch;680817]i might be up for that. how far from us it james.[/QUOTE] 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
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.
[QUOTE=graemewelch;680824]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.[/QUOTE] 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 :uglyhamme
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.
[QUOTE=graemewelch;680831]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.[/QUOTE] 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 :D 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
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.
[QUOTE=graemewelch;681146]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.[/QUOTE] 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
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
[QUOTE=seadog850r;681149]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[/QUOTE] alright fella hopefully you will be on the beach and the weather will be fine!!
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;681147]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[/QUOTE] ive got a spares set of 17s but they have my winter rubber on them.
im only about 40mins from crail .... if I get my finger out and the car mapped id be happy to join the convoy;)
[QUOTE=kyekye09;681260]im only about 40mins from crail .... if I get my finger out and the car mapped id be happy to join the convoy;)[/QUOTE] 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: [I]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.[/I]
Response from Crail about the weather.... [I]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. [/I] Can't say fairer than that. Depends on what kind of coating you are using I guess but looks like game on :)
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;681379]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: [I]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.[/I][/QUOTE] yes but graeme has the 2.4 and I have the pre face lift 2.3 and only half of the mods that G has done lol
[QUOTE=kyekye09;681448]yes but graeme has the 2.4 and I have the pre face lift 2.3 and only half of the mods that G has done lol[/QUOTE] aa smaller engine so less weight and will be faster ;)
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;681450]aa smaller engine so less weight and will be faster ;)[/QUOTE] like the way you think.... trying to wangle the day off as we speak... any tips on how to sweet talk a boss would be mucho appreciated ;)
[QUOTE=kyekye09;681452]like the way you think.... trying to wangle the day off as we speak... any tips on how to sweet talk a boss would be mucho appreciated ;)[/QUOTE] haha cheers, don't ask me how to talk round a boss - see post #12....dog house
lol I meant the boss that pays my wages not the boss that keeps them(wife) the dog house is my second home bud very comfy now lol any case if my wife comes along she would be awesome on the 1/4 you want to see her at the traffic lights or ploughing down the M8:rally_dri
That's quite a busy time at work for me, but I'll try to make it along if I can. Haven't been to Crail for years. Took the old V70 T5 auto and had a good day out :D
[QUOTE=kyekye09;681454]lol I meant the boss that pays my wages not the boss that keeps them(wife) the dog house is my second home bud very comfy now lol any case if my wife comes along she would be awesome on the 1/4 you want to see her at the traffic lights or ploughing down the M8:rally_dri[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Yosser;681460]That's quite a busy time at work for me, but I'll try to make it along if I can. Haven't been to Crail for years. Took the old V70 T5 auto and had a good day out :D[/QUOTE] Hope you can make it chaps...the 16th is a Sunday you know! !
yeah I know bud we serve food from 7am to 8pm and are rammed most sundays but I have said I will give up one of my days off if I can get the sunday:B_thumb:
[QUOTE=kyekye09;681474]yeah I know bud we serve food from 7am to 8pm and are rammed most sundays but I have said I will give up one of my days off if I can get the sunday:B_thumb:[/QUOTE] Might have to call in after a long drive :)
more than welcome buddy im sure I could get healthy discounts lol
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;681486]Might have to call in after a long drive :)[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=kyekye09;681487]more than welcome buddy im sure I could get healthy discounts lol[/QUOTE] sunday dinner it is on the way home
[QUOTE=graemewelch;681489]sunday dinner it is on the way home[/QUOTE] Aye no food before racing
[QUOTE=graemewelch;681489]sunday dinner it is on the way home[/QUOTE] you will struggle to get a table after 4pm so you would need to reserve vip lol
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;681496]Aye no food before racing[/QUOTE] your back to thing about weight saving again aren't you:smile:
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;681445]Response from Crail about the weather.... [I]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. [/I] Can't say fairer than that. Depends on what kind of coating you are using I guess but looks like game on :)[/QUOTE] Thinking of bringing Gul to this, but when do you need to know by please?
[QUOTE=foammanmark;681541]Thinking of bringing Gul to this, but when do you need to know by please?[/QUOTE] im guessing its just a case of turning up on the day. should be a good day. guessing i need to buy a crash helmet
[QUOTE=graemewelch;681552]im guessing its just a case of turning up on the day. should be a good day. guessing i need to buy a crash helmet[/QUOTE] Yeah, I never thought of the helmet side of things. Just wrap my head in mechanics' mats?
[QUOTE=kyekye09;681515]your back to thing about weight saving again aren't you:smile:[/QUOTE] That's it :) spare wheel is being left out this time too - I want to get into the high 14 secs. Last time at York I had 3 passengers with me who left loads of crap in the car. Hopefully this time I'll be on my jack [QUOTE=foammanmark;681541]Thinking of bringing Gul to this, but when do you need to know by please?[/QUOTE] As Graeme said, anytime Mark, would be great if you could make it! Hope you can bring the Gul but I bet that Alfa is nippy also ;) [QUOTE=foammanmark;681555]Yeah, I never thought of the helmet side of things. Just wrap my head in mechanics' mats?[/QUOTE] Good thought there! York will let you use one of theirs for a tenner deposit, I'll check whether Crail do the same...
From the Crail website, general rules and participants rules: General •Speed Limit in Public areas is 10mph There may be members of the public wandering round the site, including children, please keep you speed down in the public areas •NO glass bottles on site broken glass is very dangerous, please ensure all drinks are in plastic bottles, or leave your glass bottle in your car, if you are found walking round the site with a glass bottle, it will be confiscated. •Stay behind the safety fences at all time The safety fences are there for your protection, please ensure you stay behind them. •Always Listen to the Marshalls Please obey any instruction given to you by the marshalls Participants Rules •Driver Sign On All drivers must sign the disclaimer before going on any of the tracks •Passenger Sign On All Passengers must sign the disclaimer before going on any of the tracks •No Under 8's Allowed No person below the age of 8 is allowed on the track either as a passenger or a driver •Children aged 8 to 16 allowed with Parental Consent A Disclaimer must be signed by a Parent or Guardian for any child under 16 who wishes to take part. Helmets MUST be worn by any children on track and they must be suitably restrained in the vehicle. •Seat belts MUST be worn at all times Please ensure that you and any passenger you are carrying have a suitably adjusted seat belt on. [B]•Helmets - 1/4 Mile Drag Strip Helmets are compulsory on the 1/4 mile drag strip for any soft top vehicles or vehicles whose Terminal velocity is 120mph or higher. We strongly recommend that all participants use a helmet.[/B] •Helmets - Time Attack and Drift Oval Helmets are compulsory for all drivers and passengers on the Time Attack course and the drift oval •No rear seat passenger Under no circumstances is it permmisible to take passengers in the rear seats of any vehicle on any of the tracks. •Motorbikes/Quads/Trikes - Helmet and Leathers All bikers must wear a suitable helmet and leathers when taking part, we also suggest a steering damper is fitted. •No Loose Items Please ensure that all loose items within your vehicle are secured before taking to the track (i.e. Bottles, toolboxes, bags, etc.) •Obey Speed limit on the return road the speed limit on the return road is 10mph, please ensure you obey this speed limit
so basically i dont need a helmet cause my car is slow
[QUOTE=graemewelch;681823]so basically i dont need a helmet cause my car is slow[/QUOTE] I wouldn't put it like that but seems that if we can't crack 120 by the end of the quarter we can be helmetless...shame I fancy one of these... [ATTACH=CONFIG]23548[/ATTACH] Anyway, I have asked Crail to confirm. edit: just noticed a reply from Crail in my inbox: We do recommend helmets, and can hire you one if need be, but we only insist on helmets for cars exeeding 120mph and soft tops. If you do need to hire a helmet we charge £15, but you do get £10 when you return it. Any C70 convertibles attending? :)
As nice as that Shark helmet was above, it didn't meet Snell SA2010 requirements :( so I picked up a second-hand Hedtec one instead.... http://www.hedtec.co.uk/ [ATTACH=CONFIG]23584[/ATTACH] Pretty boring design but meets the MSA regulations so can be used for Hillclimbs etc. I'll be taking it to Crail if anyone wants to use it, if they don't mind sharing a sweaty helmet....like my head it is large :)
Dont think i'll make it down to this, got alot of stuff to get ready for the snowman rally the following saturday and i've only got sat/sun free.
[QUOTE=seadog850r;687441]Dont think i'll make it down to this, got alot of stuff to get ready for the snowman rally the following saturday and i've only got sat/sun free.[/QUOTE] No worries matey, it's just a case of turning up if you are free - no pressure :) edit: I'm reading about the Snowman Rally, looks good http://www.snowmanrally.co.uk/SnowManRally/Home.aspx
yeah its always a good start to the rally year. although this year i think its going to be the wetman rally rather than snow! i'm part of the service/chase team for a group of friends, this year we have 5 cars to look after. 4 evo's and a mk2 escort. personally i'm bored of seein evo rally cars, they might get the results but they arent half boring to watch. now a 300bhp Gp4 mk2 escort is more like it.
[QUOTE=seadog850r;687473]yeah its always a good start to the rally year. although this year i think its going to be the wetman rally rather than snow! i'm part of the service/chase team for a group of friends, this year we have 5 cars to look after. 4 evo's and a mk2 escort. personally i'm bored of seein evo rally cars, they might get the results but they arent half boring to watch. now a 300bhp Gp4 mk2 escort is more like it.[/QUOTE] I'll second that, Scoobies and Evos are quick but you must get them free with cornflakes as just about everyone has them edit: I was thinking of 4x4 Imprezas...Impreza's...Imprezii
Ffs it's snowing in Durham.... I bet Crail is really warm & sunny this weekend...
Bump!
Oh dear....the S70 is still in pieces. Plan B (the Renault 5) is also in bits. The only other 'dragster' available is the 480 turbo... without an MOT... :(
Sorry folks, to anyone who was thinking of attending. As above I'm without transport.... apart from a Transit van. Gutted it didn't come off as I am back to work soon :(