Boys In Hoods Winter Issue

[Knock-on]

All posted out Tonight and caught the post man as well.

 

 

Stephen

 

Caught him????

 

I should imagine he runs a mile if you so much as smile at him

[Guest fathead]

There's a skid pan at Rockingham. My father in law occasionally works there.

[Peter Bell]

Many many years ago there was a police skid pan at Tempsford, on the A1 near Bedford. I had a go once, it was great fun but they were not keen on using your own cars. They used prototype Vauxhalls which were due to be crushed fitted with skinny slick remoulds. I worked at Vauxhall at that time. I have not heard anything about it for years though.

[Guest smartfazer]

How about an 'Activity Day' at North Weald. Looks like clubs can book it. Details on Car Limits link

 

Tim

 

 

Hi Tim and all,

 

I was thinking along the lines of a "Car Limits" day at North Weald when reading down the thread I came across your post.

 

I have done one of these and can vouch for them. They are great fun, you learn a lot about handling your car, they are run on an open airfield so plenty of space to spin and hoon about, plus the "Activity Days" are quite affordable. They used to be around £35 for the day.

 

They are different from the instructional days which start to cost a lot more.

 

Andrew Walsh is a talented instructor/race driver who has been instrumental in the success of the "Lotus Elise Trophy" race series.

 

No, I don't work for him and am not on commission.

 

From memory he will do an "Activity Day" with 20 cars at a very reasonable price.

 

You won't even have to take the Hood, a normal "Tin Top" is allowed and just as much fun. I remember some Guys (including me) in Lotus Elise's having our a**es whooped by a young Girl in a VW Golf TDI. (and I don't mean to be sexist).

 

Would there be any interest if I organised something?

 

Steve

[Knock-on]

I'd be interested in a day but not till end of April / May when Georgie is feeling a bit better.

[stevedohc2b]

Sounds good

 

Stephen

[fry61]

Great mag,thanks,now need an article on workshop extensions so I can build a tear-drop 'van.

[Guest peter2b2002]

arrived this am just started to read it , cheers Steve

peter2b

[Guest chris brown]

Arrived this morning, great read thanks Steve

[Knock-on]

Thank God for that. I've run out of books in the little room and was facing the prospect of an emergency dash to the Charity shop to stock up.

 

(To read of course, not anything else)

[steve in stockport]

Excellent production once again Stephen, nice to have the paper copy, even if I have read the electronic version four or five times.

[Guest gdc]

well done stephen

great job as always good read well done

 

graham

[stevedohc2b]

I made a few changes to the design for this year. Headings have changed no drop shadow but a 3D Bevel effect

The text type is now justified left, The pics have a frame and a 3D bevel effect.

 

Enjoy

 

Stephen

[Guest mower man]

Mine arrived today thanking you muchlly mower man

[chris n]

Got my copy today another good read. great job Stephen