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Blyton 18.09.14, who's going?
fha772 - 9/6/14 at 12:18 PM

Hi all ,

I'm just wondering who is actually planning to come to my next track day on Thursday 18th September?

I'm not looking for definite bookings and deposits, but I'm just trying to gauge the level of interest.
Because so far, it's been a bit slow booking compared to the last 2 days.

If there isn't enough interest, I only have until the end of this month to cancel it, without it costing me the deposit of £600.

Cheers Frank.

Ps, if all goes well with this track day, I'm looking at the next day being at possibly Cadwell Park.

[Edited on 9/6/14 by fha772]

Trollyjack - 9/6/14 at 12:33 PM

I'm hoping to go but cannot comit as just yet.

Nickp - 9/6/14 at 01:35 PM

28th or 18th Frank? Make your mind up

fha772 - 9/6/14 at 02:32 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Nickp
28th or 18th Frank? Make your mind up


Oops, I meant the 18th...

owelly - 9/6/14 at 03:29 PM

Me! I'll bring summat!

carpmart - 9/6/14 at 05:22 PM

Problem is the day of the week Frank.

As to Cadwell, don't do it! Part of the appeal of Blyton is that they are a little more 'relaxed' with the type and genre of car attending, meaning the eclectic mix who attend, which I really enjoy.

mark chandler - 9/6/14 at 06:45 PM

Have you a list if who's already in?

fha772 - 9/6/14 at 06:46 PM

quote:
Originally posted by carpmart
Problem is the day of the week Frank.

As to Cadwell, don't do it! Part of the appeal of Blyton is that they are a little more 'relaxed' with the type and genre of car attending, meaning the eclectic mix who attend, which I really enjoy.


I understand being a Thursday makes it awkward, but that's the only day that's available in September.

To be honest, I've had an email from Cadwell today, that has pretty ruled it out, seeing as the price they've quoted makes it cheaper to book individually than as a group.
I don't think they grasp the concept of a group discount...

jossey - 9/6/14 at 07:09 PM

I'll be up for it. Just need to get the paint done then I'm
All go....

So ill be able to confirm in 2 weeks if ok.

Nick_TitanMsport - 9/6/14 at 07:33 PM

How much is it and what's noise level we want to get out in the indy as much as possible

fha772 - 9/6/14 at 08:06 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Nick_TitanMsport
How much is it and what's noise level we want to get out in the indy as much as possible


Hi Nick,

It's £100 per car and no extra for extra drivers or passengers (although a donation to the charity would be greatly appreciated).
The sound level is 105db (I think), but they don't do a static test, but they do have a sound meter at the side of the track, but I don't think anyone has failed the noise test yet on the last 2 days.

Jon Ison - 9/6/14 at 09:37 PM

Barring some sort of natural disaster I will be there, I'm also trying to talk a guy from the unit next door to ours attending to, says he wants to but not put his hand in his pocket yet.

Passenger laps will be available, £1 per lap to franks charity, fair?

fha772 - 10/6/14 at 09:04 AM

Thanks for the replies guys, I was getting a bit worried, as it had gone very quite over the last few weeks.

I look forward to you all booking in the near future.

laptoprob - 18/6/14 at 08:14 PM

quote:
Originally posted by fha772
Thanks for the replies guys, I was getting a bit worried, as it had gone very quite over the last few weeks.

I look forward to you all booking in the near future.


Funds in your Paypal account shortly Frank.

As for Cadwell i/we would be all over it. Think you would get a stronger following too as its a much more popular circuit.

As per the norm i will have a following of around 4 or 5 more peeps for Blyton so dont worry.

See you at Blyton.

MsD - 18/6/14 at 09:05 PM

I just need to get around to booking on! There's 2 of us but potentially 4/5. I just need the dvla to give me some reg plates before i commit 100%!

Mark.

fha772 - 18/6/14 at 10:07 PM

Cheers Rob,

It's been busy today, I've had 4 places booked today!!
That's nearly half the places gone now.

I'll be starting a thread about the possibility of a day St Cadwell soon

Cheers Frank.

laptoprob - 19/6/14 at 06:43 AM

quote:
Originally posted by fha772
Cheers Rob,

It's been busy today, I've had 4 places booked today!!
That's nearly half the places gone now.

I'll be starting a thread about the possibility of a day St Cadwell soon

Cheers Frank.


No worries mate, look forward to that.

fha772 - 19/7/14 at 12:41 PM

Right then, who else is coming?
There's only a month left until I need full payment from everyone, and I've still got 20 places left, I'm still 10 short of the day paying for itself.

Is anyone else coming?

Cheers Frank.

Nick_TitanMsport - 21/7/14 at 12:46 PM

Hi Frank. if you dont get the other 10 people will the day be cancelled? maybe plug a bit of FB etc.

Cheers.

fha772 - 21/7/14 at 02:13 PM

It'll still go ahead, even if I have to pay the extra, but I will have to think hard about doing another one.

I'm a man of my word, I've booked the day, so I've made a promise to everyone who's coming, and to Blyton, and I won't go back on that.

Don't worry, we'll still be at Blyton on the 18th of September.

Trollyjack - 21/7/14 at 02:34 PM

I'm still hoping to get there having trouble getting the day off

Nick_TitanMsport - 21/7/14 at 03:49 PM

Frank do you have some contact details so i can put it up on our Titan FB page we have about 3k followers everything worth a punt.

i will have a word with some friends.

Jon Ison - 21/7/14 at 07:21 PM

Frank, YHM and 100 sods.

fha772 - 21/7/14 at 09:15 PM

Cheers Jon, I've got it.

Nick, you have a U2U.

Cheers Frank

simoto - 21/7/14 at 10:46 PM

Hi not been on for a bit. I'll go all being well. My car hasn't been out for going on a year now.
I haven't noticed a link for payment on the thread. Is it a PayPal job?

fha772 - 21/7/14 at 11:26 PM

All the details are in the first post here...

http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/62/viewthread.php?tid=190269

simoto - 22/7/14 at 12:20 AM

Thank you ill get booked on as soon as I can. Cheers
Si

fha772 - 2/8/14 at 01:38 PM

Hi all,

There's still plenty of places left if anyone wants to come along.

Not that I'm panicking (much)...

Cheers Frank.

adithorp - 2/8/14 at 03:12 PM

Frank, have you had a u2u from philfingers? Think he was trying to get hold of you to enter.

daniel mason - 2/8/14 at 03:15 PM

Hi frank. Are you doing one march time? I'll need some early season testing so that would be ideal

fha772 - 4/8/14 at 09:09 AM

Adi, yes I've had a U2U from him, asking if there's any chance of booking last minute.
Which I think it's safe to say I can get him in.
At the minute, I've got you and 2 other club members signed up.


As for a March track day, I'm hoping to do 1, but I've got to see how this goes first.

Cheers Frank.

Nickp - 4/8/14 at 09:33 AM

Frank,
You can count me and probably Gaz in the BM mate
I'll confirm once I get back off mi holibobs.

gingerprince - 8/8/14 at 01:24 PM

Hi can you put me down for this please. Will sort cash out on the 15th when I get paid. Will be in MK Indy.

Thanks.

[Edited on 8/8/14 by gingerprince]

adithorp - 9/8/14 at 06:23 PM

quote:
Originally posted by fha772
Adi, yes I've had a U2U from him, asking if there's any chance of booking last minute.
Which I think it's safe to say I can get him in.
At the minute, I've got you and 2 other club members signed up.


From my count you should have 4 JPSC members including me...

Me
Neil "nre" Everett
Chris "Neadles"
Dave "pigeondave" Malenczak

...plus philfingers if he books.

coozer - 9/8/14 at 10:24 PM

Room for a casual camper/observer? Presuming the barstewards at work dont go "yes mate you can have the time off, oh by the way your working!" DOH!

adithorp - 10/8/14 at 10:23 AM

Are you bringing beer?

coozer - 10/8/14 at 05:48 PM

Of course, that's what camping is all about innit?

That's me taking it people are coming the night before?

fha772 - 10/8/14 at 06:33 PM

I'll be there the night before, dunno about anyone else

adithorp - 10/8/14 at 06:37 PM

I'm going the night before and camping as are a few others I believe. Be aware though they shut/lock the gates at 8pm.

fha772 - 10/8/14 at 07:17 PM

Adi, yes there's 4 of your club members up to now.

Also, I'm trying to sort a bit of entertainment for the night before.

adithorp - 10/8/14 at 07:26 PM

quote:
Originally posted by fha772
Adi, yes there's 4 of your club members up to now.

Also, I'm trying to sort a bit of entertainment for the night before.


You getting drunk and taking your trousers off doesn't count as "entertainment"

Weather permitting I'm going to go on from Blyton to do a couple of days touring through the dales/borders/lakes if anyone fancies coming along. No route plan yet but it'll involve nice roads, camping and beer.

fha772 - 12/8/14 at 08:36 PM

Hi all,

At the minute, there's 23 of us going on the day.
So, if you know anyone that might be interested in coming please ask them if they want to come, I'm about 10 short of it paying for itself at the minute...

Cheers Frank.

danny keenan - 12/8/14 at 08:57 PM

Hi frank

I will post this on our Facebook page and try and get some of our owners to make the numbers up.
I will come along in my New MK Contour

Thanks Danny MK Sportscars

fha772 - 12/8/14 at 09:14 PM

Thanks Danny, that's greatly appreciated.
I've quoted below the original post from the original thread, this has all the details on it, the only difference is, as of the end of this week I need payment full, if possible.

Cheers Frank.

quote:

A date for your diaries people, Thursday 18th September.
We're back at Blyton for another great day!!

It's the same as before, £100 per car, no extra for passengers, or extra drivers, but a donation on the day from the extra drivers/passengers would be greatly appreciated.

Any left over money from the day, I'm going to donate to a charity.
The last day raised over £1100 for the Showman's Children's Charity (Charity no: 1142014).

I need a £40 non-refundable deposit*, to confirm your place, with the balance of £60 to be paid before Friday 16th August.
(* if you back out in the month before the day, your deposit will be donated to charity.)


PAYMENT: You can pay using PayPal to: frank-hall@hotmail.co.uk
Or, you can post cheques/cash to;
Frank Hall,
120-122 North Parade,
Matlock Bath,
Matlock,
Derbyshire,
DE4 3NS.

IMPORTANT: When contacting me to book your place, can you please send me, your contact email and phone number, and if your booking anyone else's place, their contact details too, and if possible, I'd love to know what car you're planning to fetch.



Cheers Frank.

mark chandler - 12/8/14 at 11:07 PM

Hello Frank

Just sent the balance of £60, looking forward to a good day out

Regards Mark

unijacko67 - 12/8/14 at 11:44 PM

Hi Frank, I'm trying to get the day off, but not looking good. I'll put it on Facebook to try and get you some more entries.

Cheers Andrew

fha772 - 13/8/14 at 07:26 AM

Cheers guys,

I know it's awkward being on a Thursday, the next 1 will definitely be on a Friday...

Trollyjack - 13/8/14 at 09:00 AM

Still hoping to come but boss will not decide if I can have the day off yet.

If you are not full closer to the day can I still make one in if he decides late

JoelP - 13/8/14 at 08:17 PM

I'll be there if i can get this car working. Should know in a couple of weeks.

fha772 - 13/8/14 at 08:39 PM

Cheers guys, let me know when you can, I think it's safe to say that this day won't get full...

Jon Ison - 13/8/14 at 10:55 PM

Would you like it posting on pistonheads? Maybe a few would tag along and cover costs?

fha772 - 14/8/14 at 06:48 AM

Hi Jon,

That would be great, the more the merrier.

You can mention it wherever you think there might interest.

All the details are quoted near the top of page 2 of this thread.

Cheers Frank.

fha772 - 27/8/14 at 09:39 AM

just a quick message, it's time to pay your balance for the day, if you haven't already!!

gingerprince - 27/8/14 at 09:49 AM

quote:
Originally posted by fha772
just a quick message, it's time to pay your balance for the day, if you haven't already!!


Sorry I said I'd pay on the 15th - was out of the country and foolishly thought my hotel would have usable WiFi! Forgot about it when I got back.

Now paid (Simon Hargrave).

fha772 - 27/8/14 at 09:54 AM

That's fine, better late than never

Trollyjack - 28/8/14 at 02:35 PM

Whats the age limit for Passengers

laptoprob - 29/8/14 at 07:38 AM

2 x final balance sent mate

froggy - 29/8/14 at 05:47 PM

Done

DRC INDY 7 - 29/8/14 at 08:15 PM

Is there a list of who is attending and car type

Plus is there any space left.

fha772 - 29/8/14 at 09:18 PM

Hi,

I've not posted a list, if I get time I'll post 1, but to be honest not many have told me what they are fetching.
But it ranges from me in my £50 1982 Merc 280e, to various Sevens, to mad Reliant Kittens, to the odd Porsche, and not forgetting Owelly in his tupperware turd...

...but it is definitely a good bunch of people all with the right attitude.

There's still space left if you want to come along.

DRC INDY 7 - 1/9/14 at 07:57 PM

I have just posted this up in our group on facebook

Ps im still looking to attend.

SPYDER - 1/9/14 at 08:04 PM

Well my Phoenix hasn't turned a wheel for two years so I'd like to tag along.
If my mate turns up at lunchtime will he be OK for passenger rides?
Is there tyre changing facility on site or in Gainsborough?

Geoff.

jossey - 1/9/14 at 09:00 PM

I'm ready to book

Yes tyre changing places. A few in blyton

Garage in blyton
Motosave in gainsborough
But I use one near Argos it cost £9 a wheel inc balancing



[Edited on 1/9/14 by jossey]

JoelP - 1/9/14 at 09:42 PM

Are cars allowed out on slicks?

daniel mason - 1/9/14 at 09:48 PM

You can run what you like Joel. There will be pretty much no rules. No sound testing etc Richard usher is pretty laid back

fha772 - 1/9/14 at 10:44 PM

quote:
Originally posted by daniel mason
You can run what you like Joel. There will be pretty much no rules. No sound testing etc Richard usher is pretty laid back


^^^^what he said, about the only main rule is; "Don't take the piss."
Slicks are fine.
Noise is ok, they're more concerned about the type of noise, a loud exhaust is fine, but excessive drifting is not liked, but a bit of tyre squeal on the corners is ok.
They are very sensible about the rules, and common sense is what they go by, more than anything.

DRC INDY 7 - 2/9/14 at 08:14 PM

There is me and 1 other interested in this what is the dead line for payment.


Cheers Dale

fha772 - 3/9/14 at 01:27 PM

Hi Dale,

There's no deadline for paying, but it would be easier for me if it was paid by the weekend before.

Cheers Frank.

jossey - 5/9/14 at 02:48 PM

I have been to a few tyre shops today in Gainsborough and arranged a discounted tyre swap service for Blyton track users. I seceded on HIQ because I have seen a lot of track cars here and the manager is really helpful and open to listen. It 5 miles from the track toward Gainsborough. You cant miss it if you come out of the track and turn right. Then at the T junction turn left. Go down that road to the Sharp S bend and they are on the left BEFORE the football ground.

They are happy to do the tyre swaps for the following

Upto size 17"

Tyre swap no balancing/ no valve £3
Tyre swap With Valve £5
Tyre Swap with Valve and Balancing £7

Minimum of 2 tyres to get this price.

HIQ
North Street Gainsborough Lincolnshire, DN21 2HS
.

Our opening times

Monday - Friday: 08:30-17:30

Saturday: 08:30-12:30


Get in touch
Tel: 01427 810000
Fax: 01427 610610
Email: lincstyresgains@btconnect.com

adithorp - 10/9/14 at 06:51 AM

u2u sent, Frank.

j4mes - 11/9/14 at 11:12 PM

Payment sent, hopefully there's still space for me.

fha772 - 12/9/14 at 06:48 AM

Received, and yes

I've still got about 8-10 places left at the minute.

philfingers - 12/9/14 at 08:02 AM

booked and looking forward to this
hoping to camp the night before, many others doing the same?

Oddified - 12/9/14 at 07:53 PM

I maybe a very late entry for this. The car is in bits at the moment and the engines on a stand in bits but if everything goes to plan and i get everything back together and running you'll get my money and i'll be there on Wednesday night if that's ok at this late stage? ;-)

Ian

[Edited on 12/9/14 by Oddified]

fha772 - 12/9/14 at 08:07 PM

That's no trouble at all.
Hope to see you there!!!! 😀

DRC INDY 7 - 12/9/14 at 08:16 PM

I too have had a problem with the cooling side and need to sort this out.
Is it ok for me a one other to pay you on the day.

Dale

SPYDER - 12/9/14 at 08:18 PM

Payment sent Frank. See you Thursday.
Geoff

fha772 - 12/9/14 at 08:35 PM

quote:
Originally posted by DRC INDY 7
I too have had a problem with the cooling side and need to sort this out.
Is it ok for me a one other to pay you on the day.

Dale


It should be fine, but there are another 4 who are planning to do the same.

Hopefully there will be enough places left, I'm sure I can sort it out.

fha772 - 12/9/14 at 08:35 PM

quote:
Originally posted by SPYDER
Payment sent Frank. See you Thursday.
Geoff


Got it, cheers!! 😀

Jon Ison - 15/9/14 at 10:09 AM

Well, weather looks promising, slight chance of a very light shower am, max temp 23!!!!

Jon Ison - 15/9/14 at 10:12 AM

JoelP - 15/9/14 at 11:05 AM

Bugger me I thought I was on Wednesday! What a tool. I'm still waiting for parts but if they turn up (overdue from last friday) then I'll check if there are still places.

DRC INDY 7 - 15/9/14 at 08:41 PM

Right the car seems to be running ok just a few more little mods to do.

So i/we should be in a position to pay you tomorrow evening.

austin man - 15/9/14 at 09:04 PM

Ive just about got on top of my workload so will get a payment out tommorow once I have transfered some dosh

Oddified - 15/9/14 at 09:28 PM

Everything's gone to plan, engines back together, fitted and a quick test run tonight...good to go

Frank you should have just received my payment about a minute ago, see you on Wednesday evening

Ian

daniel mason - 15/9/14 at 09:41 PM

Have a great day guys. It's a shame I've had to miss out for the first time but it's not a good day for me. I'll defo be at the one early season next year if you do one. And possibly in a single seat racer!

SPYDER - 15/9/14 at 10:15 PM

What time is signing on Frank? 8-30?

Nickp - 16/9/14 at 05:59 AM

quote:
Originally posted by daniel mason And possibly in a single seat racer!


Sounds exciting Dan!!

fha772 - 16/9/14 at 06:30 AM

Hi all,

Signing on starts at 8am and the briefing is at 9am.

Cheers Frank.

philfingers - 16/9/14 at 08:35 AM

Is there any special conditions? I guess we need helmets, but what about race suits, gloves etc?
Am I right in thinking we need to be there before 8pm on Wednesday to camp?

gingerprince - 16/9/14 at 08:39 AM

quote:
Originally posted by philfingers
Is there any special conditions? I guess we need helmets, but what about race suits, gloves etc?
Am I right in thinking we need to be there before 8pm on Wednesday to camp?


You don't need race suits for a track day (though obviously wear one if you have one) - only stipulations are usually helmet (obviously) and covered arms/legs - i.e. no shorts and tee shirts. Gloves are usually not mandatory but again a very good idea, specifically in a locost style car to protect them if you roll.

Jon Ison - 16/9/14 at 08:40 AM

Crash helmet, all limbs need to be covered no T shirts particularly in a open car, I believe yes gates will close at 8pm unless Frank can somehow wangle them been open a little longer.

jossey - 16/9/14 at 08:54 AM

If anyone needs access to a welder or big compressor etc I love next to the track in blyton so you can come over.

I will be there on the day too.


Dave

gingerprince - 16/9/14 at 08:55 AM

quote:
Originally posted by jossey
If anyone needs access to a welder or big compressor etc I love next to the track in blyton so you can come over.

I will be there on the day too.


Dave


Dave, what you get up to in your own time is your own business

fha772 - 16/9/14 at 11:18 AM

Hi all,

A quick announcement about times at Blyton.

Camping the night before; the gates will be open until at least 9pm, but possibly as late as 9:30-10pm, depending on when the marshal who is there decides to lock them.
So, if you are camping and it looks like you're going to be later than 9pm, call me on my mobile 07815070491, and I will have a word with the marshal.

On the day, the gates will be open from 7am.
Signing on starts from 8am.
The safety briefing is at 9am.
After that it's play time!!!

Cheers Frank

jossey - 16/9/14 at 11:52 AM

Whoooooooops


quote:
Originally posted by gingerprince
quote:
Originally posted by jossey
If anyone needs access to a welder or big compressor etc I love next to the track in blyton so you can come over.

I will be there on the day too.


Dave


Dave, what you get up to in your own time is your own business

DRC INDY 7 - 16/9/14 at 09:12 PM

All paid up see you thursday

gingerprince - 17/9/14 at 07:41 PM

Just for info if anyone going to Blyton is after some 13" and slicks I have some for sale. See: -

http://locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=193803&page=#pid162 8240

danny keenan - 17/9/14 at 07:48 PM

Two cars all loaded and ready for the Trackday tomorrow

nre - 18/9/14 at 07:22 PM

A brilliant day, thanks for organising it Frank!

The drive home in the Mojo was also much more pleasurable with the sunshine you organised for the afternoon ;-)

I've put some pics here:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152744319086967.1073741831.788006966&type=1&l=52c3aad46b

Cheers,

Neil

nre - 18/9/14 at 08:02 PM

Did anyone get the name of the photographer that was at Blyton? I forgot to go look at his pics from today...

yellowcab - 18/9/14 at 08:10 PM

I wasn't there, but Nick @ xtremesportsphotography usually covers Blyton

nre - 18/9/14 at 08:50 PM

quote:
Originally posted by yellowcab
I wasn't there, but Nick @ xtremesportsphotography usually covers Blyton


Great, thanks!

jossey - 19/9/14 at 07:24 AM

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