Cheezey Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 I’m just scoping out if there would be any interest in this for later in the year. I’m making enquiries at the moment but it appears that the Driftland circuit can be hired for £168 per hour for up to 8 people. For a couple of hours it would be £42 each. I thought it might be a good opportunity for anyone who fancies a bit of easy going track fun without having to go to a full on track day. Would anyone be up for this? Lacquer Peel and chaseracer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 any excuse to get on track for me only bugger is that I don't live in Scotland anymore @dome @Tickman @320touring I'm sure would be interested I've not driven Driftoland but been up a couple of times to watch, it's a fairly short circuit with plenty of corners - could be ideal for a sprint competition ? dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Not excessively expensive for a bit of fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Put my name on the interested list please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty2006 Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Aggghhhh if only it were closer to central England ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 I like the idea of this, but I don't like the idea of driving my poor 316 around a track. Well, I suppose I could drive it gently... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheezey Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 @Supernaut that’s kind of what this all about. A chilled out session with low numbers. I think quite a few people fancy a go on track but don’t want tied up with loads of high powered stuff going mad. beko1987, Supernaut and chaseracer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc2100k Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 I'd be interested for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 7 minutes ago, Cheezey said: @Supernaut that’s kind of what this all about. A chilled out session with low numbers. I think quite a few people fancy a go on track but don’t want tied up with loads of high powered stuff going mad. Aye. I've been to a couple of trackdays at Knockhill. Once in @snagglepuss's Alfa 156 JTD estate and another in a scabby Lexus LS400 I owned for 3 weeks. Both involved getting overtaken... a lot. Both cars were somewhat faster than my 316 is too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheezey Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 So far then it would provisionally look like: 1. @Cheezey 2. @Cheezey‘s pal 3. @Tayne 4. @Supernaut 5. @dc2100k I’ve asked about helmet hire and stuff. Awaiting a follow up email from Driftland. Supernaut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_al_granvia Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 driftland iirc you need your own helmet for both driver and passenger, no race suits or gloves, i always say wear cotton or wool, jeans and rugby shirt, long sleeves @Flat4 newbie perhaps, the volvo is too slow, the bus dont go round corners and the scooby is your baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat4 Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Where is Driftland? A Legacy would have been better on track but I'd still be up for taking the Fozzie round And possibly the newbie, or the Saab if it has a rad by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantingYoof Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 5 hours ago, Supernaut said: I like the idea of this, but I don't like the idea of driving my poor 316 around a track. Well, I suppose I could drive it gently... Oooooor someone* can find you a super cheap disposable shitter for you to collect down this way so you can drive back, rag around the track, and roffle off the remains* shortly afterwards. Flat4, Supernaut and loserone 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 I'd be game for that, though currently the sportiest thing working is the GSA.. chaseracer and loserone 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_al_granvia Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Flat4 said: Where is Driftland? A Legacy would have been better on track but I'd still be up for taking the Fozzie round And possibly the newbie, or the Saab if it has a rad by then. lochgelly, where the stock car track is, kingdom ae fife ken, nae faur fae steph in kelty Flat4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmancaff Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 I'd be game, as an Ayrshire lad the best I ever get track wise is Kames, which is fun enough track but it's barely 700m long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 1 hour ago, 320touring said: I'd be game for that, though currently the sportiest thing working is the GSA.. Imagine how it'll corner though, I bet it'll be faster than you think, especially if your not trying to race, but just getting the boot down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 @Jimbob McGregor fancy a few laps in the 206? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat4 Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Put us down for 1 car for now. Need to see if we can get a dog sitter for the Gremlin to bring a 2nd one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 paging @reb ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Yes please! @NorthernMonkey I am sure can be tempted as well Flat4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 So far then it would provisionally look like: 1. [mention=3610]Cheezey[/mention] 2. [mention=3610]Cheezey[/mention]‘s pal 3. [mention=3942]Tayne[/mention] 4. [mention=19977]Supernaut[/mention] 5. [mention=28676]dc2100k[/mention]6. Snagglepuss I’ve asked about helmet hire and stuff. Awaiting a follow up email from Driftland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc2100k Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 I may also have a pal who's into this - provisional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheezey Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 1. Cheezey 2. Cheezey‘s pal 3. Tayne 4. Supernaut 5. dc2100k 6. 320touring 7. bigmancaff 8. Flat4 9. Snagglepuss Driftland is in Lochgelly. I emailed them on Thursday putting out a feeler and got a fairly quick response. I replied but I’m still waiting on their response. If we have more than eight interested I’ll have a chat with them and explain it isn’t going to be anything crazy. There won’t be twelve cars say on track continuously for two hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 I could possibly make the numbers up if required. 2hr and 40mins each way though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNWeigh Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 21 hours ago, 320touring said: I'd be game for that, though currently the sportiest thing working is the GSA.. And your point is? Austat, Supernaut and stripped fred 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Just now, NorfolkNWeigh said: And your point is? I don't appear to have a fully skilled crew to help me run it as a race-car.. It has drag raced during my ownership though NorfolkNWeigh, The Moog and Tickman 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 8 hours ago, paulplom said: 2hr and 40mins each way though. Awww, didddumms. [/everybody in the north of Scotland. Ever] rantingYoof, Supernaut, LightBulbFun and 3 others 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 It'd be rude not to join in wouldn't it? Stick me down and I'll decide what to bring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 20 hours ago, loserone said: @Jimbob McGregor fancy a few laps in the 205? FTFY ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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