Barkston Heath Sprint Day 25th September

[Guest John Walton]

Hi Salty.

 

Ancaster is about 1 mile away, no idea what type of fuel though.

Depending on if you want to run with a full tank or not, you may want to bring a couple of cans.

Tyre pressure, i would say that 20 psi is going to be nowhere near enough, more likely 26-28 to start with

But in the end it is all down to the quality of the rubber

[Guest John Walton]

Hi Docter Fox,

 

it is free to watch

[Guest chris brown]

I will take a small gas BBQ so if people want to bring food to cook it will be there for all to use

[Guest docter fox]

on the sunday...how many hours of actual driving will there be to watch in the sprint events?

which day would be best to watch?

[Guest salty_monk]

John - have Kuhmo powermax so nothing special (195 rear, 185 front).

Will put a few extra pound in when I fill up just before I arrive then, can always let a bit out I guess..

 

Why do you need more pressure on the track? Just because of the cornering speeds? I would have thought effective pressure would go up anyway because of the high temps..??

 

Questions, questions always asking questions!!

[Guest John Walton]

Hi Docter Fox,

 

best bet, would be to arrive about 10.00 on saturday morning, car action from about 10.30 to 17.00

Camp overnight and the same timings should roughly apply for sunday.

 

If you are racing you need to be there for 09.00 on Saturday

[Guest John Walton]

Hi Salty,

 

you didnt mention the profile of the tyres you are using????

 

While a low psi is fine for road use, a nice soft ride, higher psi will be needed for track use.

Do to higher cornering speeds the tyre will be under more stress in corners, low psi will alow the tyre to roll on the rim due to to a soft tyre wall. hence the suggestion of a higher psi.

You could always bring a foot pump, you could be popular as everyone else will forget to bring one

[Guest salty_monk]

John - I would if I had one!! profile is 60 rear & 65 front.

[Bob Tucker]

Im bringing a small electric pump, and an accurate digital gauge

....but use your own battery!!

[Guest John Walton]

BARKSTON HEATH CONTACT DETAILS

 

Chris Gwilliam (Clerk of Course) 07810 408451

Me, 07769 71718

 

FOR THOSE ARRIVING ON FRIDAY NIGHT

 

THE GATE SHOWN ON THE MAP WILL BE OPEN AT 1830 AND WILL CLOSE APPX 20.00.

If you intend to, or end up arriving before or after these times please contact me as soon as possible.

We will be met by Chris Gwilliam who will show us around and point out camping areas, toilets, showers hot water etc.

Chris has to travel 25 miles to Barkston Heath so please try and arrive between these times.

 

On taking the turning to the track, shown on the map you have been issued, take the tarmac'ish road and you will reach a locked barrier, you should be able to see a burned out Canbera from there.

 

For those arriving on Sturday, the same route applies, but use my number rather than Chris's.

 

Any further queries please call me right away

[Guest Tim Norman]

About half of the cars lining up for noise testing and checking

[Guest Tim Norman]

Bill and Joey at the front of the queue in their unfinished Project.

[Guest Tim Norman]

Jim Martin picking up his number plate from the tyre wall he had just altered

[Guest Tim Norman]

The Tiger boys were taking the car preparation just a little too far but still nice to see them

[Guest Tim Norman]

Resting after the morning and just three seconds before Joey was pounced on and beaten. This is almost becoming a ritual