Event Autotesting - 6th October

19,502 · February 16, 2020

Little bit of heart rate stats.... Can you spot the runs?

Total day

During driving

BPM got up to 128 during the racing!

23,175 · February 16, 2020

Doing this at least once is on the 2020 list of things to do!

1,015 · February 16, 2020

This looks awesome! This would be a perfect excuse to get the mini out of the garage!!

18,341 · February 16, 2020

question! has anyone ever taken a black cab round one of these courses/this course?

I figured with the 25ft turning circle and all that malarkey it would be quite fun to see how one would do LOL

or a Bond Mini car LOL!

19,502 · February 17, 2020

Mini is a great shout. There is a guy who normally campaigns one and it is seriously quick round the course.

It's the cheapest Motorsport day out - don't delay.

Taxi would be shit as it is a) slow b ) very big.

Ideally for autotesting you need a smoll light car with quick off the line acceleration.

Someone was running a turbo car yesterday and he struggled as it kepts getting on and off boost meaning it was a challenge to drive.

23,175 · February 17, 2020

I’d probs bring the MX5 (if the PAS fluid will all stay in one place), although once the Yugo is up and running that might be a laugh ???

Do you need a helmet or any equipment or is it just turn up and go for it?

19,502 · February 17, 2020

I’d probs bring the MX5 (if the PAS fluid will all stay in one place), although once the Yugo is up and running that might be a laugh
Do you need a helmet or any equipment or is it just turn up and go for it?

No helmet.

Just car with mot and insurance. Plus a FIA licence - apply online.

23,175 · February 17, 2020

Excellent...
I’ll sign up to see when the dates are and potter along!

26,180 · February 17, 2020

Yugo would be a good shout! Small, light, eager engine, you know you want to. I still want to do it in something ridiculous...

18,341 · February 17, 2020

2 hours ago, snagglepuss said:

Ideally for autotesting you need a smoll light car with quick off the line acceleration.

thats what the Invacar is for :mrgreen:

1,015 · February 17, 2020

3 hours ago, snagglepuss said:

Mini is a great shout. There is a guy who normally campaigns one and it is seriously quick round the course.

It's the cheapest Motorsport day out - don't delay.

Taxi would be shit as it is a) slow b ) very big.

Ideally for autotesting you need a smoll light car with quick off the line acceleration.

Someone was running a turbo car yesterday and he struggled as it kepts getting on and off boost meaning it was a challenge to drive.

It looks such a brilliant day out!! I was all set to road rally the mini, until my eldest came along but this seems perfect and a little less damaging on the car! Seems cheap too! Can't have a half Decent night out on the lash for less than that these days!!

February 17, 2020

I've got to have a crack at this at some point

Unfortunately the Snagglepuss K11 seemed much quicker than mine off the line when I had it... not sure why, maybe lighter? I think that one had the earlier K10 gearbox which maybe was geared lower, not sure

26,193 · January 21, 2022

Bumpage - autotesting was mentioned on NorthernMonkey's thread, are there any dates pencilled in for this this year yet?

19,502 · January 21, 2022

Next events are

Our next events are Sunday 13th February 2022 at Blackburn Services and Sunday 14th August at Lymm Services.

19,502 · July 30, 2023

Holy Autotest Ressurection ..

Moving north of the border, I have had to join the local club - Saltaire Rally Club.

I have entered the next Autotest on 13th August in Errol. It is on an airfield so should be a hoot! If any one fancies coming to have a go it is £35 for a full day days fun!

https://www.saltirerallyclub.co.uk/events

The next one after this is 11th October

19,502 · August 13, 2023

40 cars turned out today. Excellent morning session

19,502 · August 13, 2023

Really enjoyable day

19,502 · August 14, 2023

Winner overall was the guy in a G reg Astra.

As normal I didn't trouble the leaderboard in anyway!

I am thinking about having a go at the 3 sisters Autotest in December if anyone fancies that.

1,588 · August 14, 2023

I really want to try Autotesting when I have the K11 taxed and insured. I see there is one Ross but do you normally need to be a member of a club or organisation to parktake?

19,502 · March 17

Existing in the land where sausage is square, hangover cures are bright orange and it mostly rains, exciting times come in many forms.

I have signed up to my first navigation rally.

What is that I hear you ask ...

Well it is literally a rally (so driving cars, no placards here) where the focus is on the navigation (reading a map, like a paper TomTom.... You know like Waze.... No you can't ask siri)

Open to all.

19,502 · April 7

Last night was the navigation rally.

What can I say but what a hoot.

For anyone who hasn't tried it, I highly recommend it.

The premise is simple - get from point A to point B within the speed limit.

The hurdles are that you get penalised for being too early, penalised for being late and penalised for approaching the checkpoint from the wrong direction.

Along the way there are signs with numbers or codes on them. Miss these and guess what - you are penalised.

It's mostly B roads, in the dark and being Scotland it is flooded/rutted throughout.

The other cars were pretty much rally prepped with massive front lights

We took part in beginners category that got us a marked map

If you go for Novice (next level up) these are the type of instructions you get

These have to be deciphered and plotted on the move.

Some of the rules

It's incredibly difficult to convey the fun that is had. The first half took about 2 hours, in which time it is unrelenting. Navigator has by far the hardest job, being chucked about, trying to read a map, keep eyes open for signs and then watching the clock.

We finished back at HQ around midnight to a feast of rolls and cakes.

Managed to finish without breaking the Merc and still speaking!

My major issue this morning is that I fancy doing more in future but don't think the turbo Mx5 will cut it. Might need to upgrade to more of a rally car.

17,545 · April 7

The SDMC (Stonehaven and District Motor Club) put on 2 navigation rallies each year which I often do the PR work for or sometimes marshall. We always welcome people from other clubs or indeed anyone who wants to give it a go. Last autumn the club put on a training course for this, as a result we had 12 new people doing the Gropers Rally last weekend. We will probably put on another course this autumn if anyone in the area is interested in giving it a go. Post here or by PM if you want more info.

16,094 · April 8

I was aware of this rally but was on a night out on Saturday so couldn't attend. A friend of mine is an ex driver/navigator so we plan on taking part at some point this year.

I used to do this in the late 90s and can agree how much of a buzz you get. Yes, the event is planned around an average speed of 30 mph but if you have 10 miles to do in 20 minutes that's all well and good. If you spend 15 minutes working out the clues then progress has to be made 👀

Weapons of choice back in the day were a MK2 Golf, my 205 1.9 GTi and my mates Puma. All absolutely perfect for the task of hustling down country lanes.

I was a much better driver than navigator but I was a very average driver at best.

The Kangoo would be perfect for this but I'd probably do the first event in the Focus with some driver aids to give myself a chance 👀🫣

19,502 · April 8

On 07/04/2024 at 19:19, Saabnut said:

The SDMC (Stonehaven and District Motor Club) put on 2 navigation rallies each year which I often do the PR work for or sometimes marshall. We always welcome people from other clubs or indeed anyone who wants to give it a go. Last autumn the club put on a training course for this, as a result we had 12 new people doing the Gropers Rally last weekend. We will probably put on another course this autumn if anyone in the area is interested in giving it a go. Post here or by PM if you want more info.

I would probably be up for that - I think my club did a nav training last year and nothing is scheduled for this year.

19,502 · April 8

Results are in ... Not troubling the podium any time soon

We missed a few boards which let us down. Will know better for next time!

16,094 · April 8

Don't worry about that, you did bloody well for a first timer.

There's a few familiar names on that list, run some of them through this site and you'll see they have form...

https://www.ewrc-results.com/search/

https://www.ewrc-results.com/profile/16495-tom-hynd/

17,545 · April 8

The third place navigator Duncan is my go to mechanic and he is both very good and VERY competitive!

19,502 · April 9

Not bad company to be in then !

One of the chaps I was chatting to after the event was saying he was on a run of weekends doing the rallies, his C2 was fully setup for targa.

19,502 · April 11

Write up now on FB

7,305 · April 11

On 14/08/2023 at 12:42, The Moog said:

Winner overall was the guy in a G reg Astra

That will be Dez Campbell he's a hard one to beat although Sundays autotest he was just pushed into second place, you want to see him in his rally car christ can he pedal that little pug.

Like ive said before you should have a go at the berwick classic, it's like autotesting on steriods 2 days dozens of tests and a loads of miles inbetween. https://berwickmotorclub.co.uk/berwick-classic-rally/

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