New drift/handling track

[semtex 360]

Right guys and gals. As you know I have been looking for a bigger piece of land to take tdsw to the next level, so far without any luck.
Some of you may know that I ran the handling circuit at the last street wars event, with great success.
Lee who organises this has presented me with a nice little opportunity, which has potential for the future.

The handling circuit itself was to small really for drifting, Lee has given me another half the size again, and left me to do the course design.

Mike and I were going to run the next tdsw on Saturday the 7th, but what we have decided to do, Is run this one instead, just as a trial, to see what happens. This is not instead of tdsw, nor is it linked to tdsw. It's something completely new and may only run once. I'm going to call it a handling circuit just to protect my reputation and the reputation of tdsw. However I have a feeling this will be the next step forward, and am really excited about the potential.
The event will Run from 11am until 9pm on the saturday and the same on the Sunday I believe. The organisor and land owners will not have camping or drinking on site, but crash lives a couple of miles away and might be prepared to let people camp in one of his many fields, but he would like numbers beforehand.
The cost for the Handling circuit will be £20 for each day individually, but if you want both days he will do both for £35.
Unlike most of our events this one has several hot food vans, lots of portaloos, half naked women drapped over cars, public liability insurance and emergency services on site.
No doubt you will want more information, please ask away, and give me as much feedback as possible.

[driftalot]

driftalot - no street drifting.

semtex - sorry for the interuption to your thread.

[slider91]

hi semi me old mukka where will this beheld and when please? I would be interested in this maybe only for the one day but who knows :thumbs:

[FOGHORN LEGHORN]

more info please fella

[semtex 360]

Thank you, I was going to say something about the street drifting myself, but didn't want to be rude.

Street drifting isn't cool and more recently I've had more and more people approach me discussing how there drifting has come on leaps and bounds, when I enquire were they practice, I've been informed roundabouts and car parks!

F@*king amatuers, giving the rest of us a bad name.

Slider, long time no speak, I've blown an sr20 up since last time we spoke and now need three new engines/rebuilds, shame you dont live closer.

More info can be found on trampdrift south west, or the street wars website.
also called the dakota raceway. There should be a map on their own site too.

The dates are 7th June and 8th June

It's situated on Smeatharpe runways, nr dunkerswell.

Track design hasn't been decided yet, but will be designed for drifters rather than fwd or 4wd.

I will keep you posted with more info, but this is the first time this will be aimed at drifters, and the first time the track will be big enough. This is a practice day, there will be no 4th gear mangies or 7 car drifts. Unfortunately!
But if this is successful, potentially we could get bigger and bigger.

Also the times will be

Saturday 2pm until 9pm

Sunday 11am until 5pm

Sorry if I misled anyone.

[slider91]

sounds good semi I am definitly interested in this let me check fundage as I am going on holiday the week after this lol

you also have a pm matey :thumbs:

[slider200]

i'm not ready to do any of this ut will be if it becomes a regular thing! would it be one or two cars at a time?etc

[semtex 360]

At TDSW we have had up to 9 cars on track at any one time, not that Mike would have anything to do with anything so stupid.

I think it'll be one car on track at any one time, certainly for the first event anyhow.

If this event runs as well as I anticipate, who knows for the future.

[driftalot]

if no one else on this forum has drifted on "the streets" im the pope. I wasnt promoting it just asking where i could practice high speed drifting. You dont know me so why the agro? :mad:

[Mark]

if no one else on this forum has drifted on "the streets" im the pope. I wasnt promoting it just asking where i could practice high speed drifting.


Well dont, read the forum rules :indiff: If you cannot abide by them then you are free to leave :nod:

[driftalot]

Well dont, read the forum rules :indiff: If you cannot abide by them then you are free to leave :nod:


A polite reminder would of been acceptable. Cheers guys

[Hazadus]

i got slated on for mentioning practicing on a roundabout on here once aswell mate.
not that i ever drift my 200 ever.and i never play on roundabouts. i just bought the car to sit on the drive and look pretty and never be driven especially sideways ...........la de dah. but rules are rules so im gunna be quiet lol

[driftalot]

cheers mate i use this site because im 200sx crazy i didnt know i had to put my head up my arse to be accepted :wack:

[John Bennett]

Well to put it politely, of course people on here do illegal stuff, we just don't discuss it publically - i.e. make it look like the club promotes/encourages it - we don't :no: :).

For a start we've got insurers reading threads, police too (probably best not to call them 'pigs' again ;) ), and from your own point of view, advertising stuff like 'good roundabouts' isn't a great idea - it may seem like paranoia but it could get you nicked one day.

It's not 'head up arse' at all, just being smart.

[docwra]

Yep, well said John - Id be pretty pissed if I got pulled on the roundabout you mentioned in your first post mate.

driftalot - you cant mention it on Driftworks, so why do you think you can here?

[driftalot]

yea im sorry man i wasnt meaning everyone. just seems to be some.. i wont say it. Maybe i should read the rules, i dont ask for grief and pathetic comments so i best get reading!!! I used to drift on the roads when i was younger in my S13 but everyone tends to grow up so having done that i know it is wrong. I was asking where i could go but the post was removed :cry:

[driftalot]

:annoyed:

[semtex 360]

Just to bring you all up to date, the list for this event is as follows....

SATURDAY
1. Crash
2. Jamespa28 - Streetwars Whore-rolla
3. DoughNutter
4. Murran
5. Jonnie
6. sloww
7. Retrostu
8. Si
9. lee
10. liz
11. SFTR
12. DJ Treble
13. topi
14. duke
15. deathstar (dukes make)
16. Ed Cobb (topis mate)
17. slider91

SUNDAY
1. Crash
2. Jamespa28 - Streetwars Whore-rolla
3. DoughNutter
4. Murran
5. Jonnie
6. sloww
7. Retrostu
8. Si
9. lee
10. liz
11. SFTR
12. duke
13. deathstar (dukes make)
14. eight six
15. flewy 86

CAMPING
1. Crash
2. Semtex
3. DoughNutter
4. Murran
5. 9677tara (DoughNutter's Bitch)
6. Jonnie
7. sloww
8. Retrostu
9. liz
10.SFTR
12. DJ Treble (maybe and with other half)
13. Jamespa28
14. topi
15. duke
16. deathstar (dukes make)
17. Ed Cobb (topis mate)

[docwra]

yea im sorry man i wasnt meaning everyone. just seems to be some.. i wont say it. Maybe i should read the rules, i dont ask for grief and pathetic comments so i best get reading!!! I used to drift on the roads when i was younger in my S13 but everyone tends to grow up so having done that i know it is wrong. I was asking where i could go but the post was removed :cry:

:thumbs: No worries dude - we do moderate things for a reason :)

[driftalot]

i know and i am sorry for my rant, just got my back up as i was only asking if anybody local knew of anywhere private to practice high speed drifting. Cheers for replying in that manner, much appreciated :thumbs:

[Rich_M]

driftalot - you cant mention it on Driftworks, so why do you think you can here?

Some clown posted a simillar question on possible spots for the Bristol area on DW - whats worse people replied. So much for keeping a low profile:rolleyes:Police or Chavs.

Problem is that drifting is the next 'neons' or 'sunstrip' for chavs, they just want to get stuck in (on the street) and ruin it.

Its so frustrating thats such a pure type of Japanese car culture is being raped by these types of morons - its only through guys like Semetex putting on practice days and people progressing from them through recognised champioships like BDC and EDC that drifting will gain the credability in British motorsport that it deserves.

I have attended two TDSW events with CH1EF and take my hat off to Semetex, his hard work is clearly paying off as i have seen his events grow considerably in just two visits. I hope to attend again in the future.

Right time to get off my horse now, its just i cant stand peoples enjoyment being ruined by a mindless majority:annoyed:.

Rich

[semtex 360]

Rich, I'm getting all emotional. lol

Thank's buddy, glad you have noticed my hard work.

That's exactly the reason I get involved, to get it of the street, and provide an entrance to getting experience. Some of our drivers are getting there already, and a lot of the others probably could compete if they could be bothered lol.

However,

Can we all move on to talking about this event please, I want this to be a cool couple of skiddy practice days, for little cash. And the main reason my events have always been so good, is the atmosphere and welcoming nature of us all.

Lets not use the post as an opportunity to discuss or complain about other stuff.

Who's coming?

[slider91]

well as far as I am aware the list so far is as follows

SATURDAY
1. Crash
2. Jamespa28 - Streetwars Whore-rolla
3. DoughNutter
4. Murran
5. Jonnie
6. sloww
7. Retrostu
8. Si
9. lee
10. liz
11. SFTR
12. DJ Treble
13. topi
14. duke
15. deathstar (dukes make)
16. Ed Cobb (topis mate)
17. slider91

SUNDAY
1. Crash
2. Jamespa28 - Streetwars Whore-rolla
3. DoughNutter
4. Murran
5. Jonnie
6. sloww
7. Retrostu
8. Si
9. lee
10. liz
11. SFTR
12. duke
13. deathstar (dukes make)
14. eight six
15. flewy 86

CAMPING
1. Crash
2. Semtex
3. DoughNutter
4. Murran
5. 9677tara (DoughNutter's Bitch)
6. Jonnie
7. sloww
8. Retrostu
9. liz
10.SFTR
12. DJ Treble (maybe and with other half)
13. Jamespa28
14. topi
15. duke
16. deathstar (dukes make)
17. Ed Cobb (topis mate)

come on peeps get your name down for a fantastic weekend and help semtex out with all the hard work he has done to organise this :thumbs:

[Madda]

Im deffo up for this on the SUNDAY, my car is hopefully being mapped a few days before :cool:

Foo Fighters on the Saturday though :)

[Tech]

Nice one for the heads up on this Madda, i'm also up for the sunday :thumbs: my car won't be being mapped though :wack::D

[FOGHORN LEGHORN]

may be up for the sunday

[Madda]

SUNDAY:

16. Madda
17. Tech
18. Rhys_sx
19. Jamie_K
20. Bulk

[robs14a]

is this saturday as in tomorow? how far from bristol is it and is there a convoy or anyone i could follow down as directions not my strong point?

also would my freind be welcome in his skyline?

edit: just seen dates sorry lol

[robs14a]

Hello? everones ignoring me lol

[docwra]

Just so as you know, Ive chopped off some of the less useful replies here. Can we keep it as a booking thread for what is sure to be an excellent event from here on please :)

[semtex 360]

Thank you docwra.

[semtex 360]

24 hours after posting this up, the list is as follows....

SATURDAY
1. Crash
2. Jamespa28 - Streetwars Whore-rolla
3. DoughNutter
4. Murran
5. Si
6. lee
7. liz
8. SFTR
9. DJ Treble
10. --
11. duke
12. deathstar (dukes make)
13. --
14. slider91
15. Dunx
16. M
17. Luke
18. Trig
20.smokin13
21. shane
22. Captain Tightpants
23. Lemsip
24. BIGGAP
25. Jame30

SUNDAY
1. Crash
2. Jamespa28 - Streetwars Whore-rolla
3. DoughNutter
4. Murran
5. Si
6. lee
7. liz
8. SFTR
9. duke
10. deathstar (dukes make)
11. eight six
12. flewy 86
13. Dunx
14. M
15. Luke
16. Trig
17.smokin13
18. Captain Tightpants
19. Lemsip
20. Sideways for life
21. Moonhead
22. Madda
23. Tech
24. Rhys sx

[driftalot]

thank you docwra, all i wanted was some info off you guys and i get started on!!! Glad all that craps gone and i cant wait to meet you too madda, would be nice to meet fellow enthusiasts :nod: How far is this meet your arranging from gloucester/bristol way?

[Madda]

[QUOTE=semtex 360;4013698]24 hours after posting this up, the list is as follows....

SATURDAY
1. Crash
2. Jamespa28 - Streetwars Whore-rolla
3. DoughNutter
4. Murran
5. Si
6. lee
7. liz
8. SFTR
9. DJ Treble
10. --
11. duke
12. deathstar (dukes make)
13. --
14. slider91
15. Dunx (NW)
16. M (NW)
17. Luke (NW)
18. Trig (NW)
20.smokin13
21. shane
22. Captain Tightpants
23. Lemsip
24. BIGGAP
25. Jame30

SUNDAY
1. Crash
2. Jamespa28 - Streetwars Whore-rolla
3. DoughNutter
4. Murran
5. Si
6. lee
7. liz
8. SFTR
9. duke
10. deathstar (dukes make)
11. eight six
12. flewy 86
13. Dunx (NW)
14. M (NW)
15. Luke (NW)
16. Trig (NW)
17.smokin13
18. Captain Tightpants
19. Lemsip
20. Sideways for life
21. Moonhead
22. Madda (NW)
23. Tech (NW)
24. Rhys sx (NW)
25. Jamie_K (NW)
26. the_Bulk (NW)
27. Sonic (NW)

:thumbs:

[Tech]

Yay i'm on the list :wave:

Few questions about this event :confused:

Is there a limit on the number of place? (less cars, more seat time :wack: )

Cost (if any) for passengers/ spectators/ pit crew :p ?

Any tyre changing facilities on site, if yes how much?

Are helmets required?

Apologies if i've asked anything you've already stated

Thanks :thumbs:

[The_BULK]

^^^^ good questions tech, saves others asking them :thumbs:

[semtex 360]

Hi buddy I would have a look at the Street Wars website, also called the dakota raceway. All the information should be on there to answer all your questions.

Just quickly though, unlike tdsw that I run on luck and anything goes this is a lot more organised and there are rules.

Helmets are definate, you need to show your licence and sign a disclaimer when you sign in and pay. Some helmets are there to borrow, but they are limited and the drag racing that takes place at the same time uses most of them.
I believe pit crew and friends would be classed as spectators and would have to pay a fiver or something, but dont quote me on this.

Steerfromtherear who organises tdsw with me has got someone with a tyre van, but again, if you refer to trampdrift there is a lot more info on there and you can pm mike yourself and enquire.

Also, there is no maximum number of cars at this event, that's why I got involved, and when I ran it the last time, although it wasn't aimed specifically at drifters there were gaps of an hour with no cars on the circuit. I am aware that there will be a lot more people at this one but have a team of trampdrift volunteers and some skills in reducing queue times. I dont forsee queue times being a problem.

The event is about 15 minutes from Taunton, but again the streetwars website has maps on there with more specific details.

[Madda]

[QUOTE=semtex 360;4013698]24 hours after posting this up, the list is as follows....

SATURDAY
1. Crash
2. Jamespa28 - Streetwars Whore-rolla
3. DoughNutter
4. Murran
5. Si
6. lee
7. liz
8. SFTR
9. DJ Treble
10. --
11. duke
12. deathstar (dukes make)
13. --
14. slider91
15. Dunx (NW)
16. M (NW)
17. Luke (NW)
18. Trig (NW)
20.smokin13
21. shane
22. Captain Tightpants
23. Lemsip
24. BIGGAP
25. Jame30

SUNDAY
1. Crash
2. Jamespa28 - Streetwars Whore-rolla
3. DoughNutter
4. Murran
5. Si
6. lee
7. liz
8. SFTR
9. duke
10. deathstar (dukes make)
11. eight six
12. flewy 86
13. Dunx (NW)
14. M (NW)
15. Luke (NW)
16. Trig (NW)
17.smokin13
18. Captain Tightpants
19. Lemsip
20. Sideways for life
21. Moonhead
22. Madda (NW)
23. Tech (NW)
24. Rhys sx (NW)
25. Jamie_K (NW)
26. the_Bulk (NW)
27. Sonic (NW)
28. Woodys13 (NW)

:thumbs:

/\ /\ More additions :D

[driftalot]

Can i come if my suspension is set up in time? not a defo yet but im very interested

[semtex 360]

Your name doesn't have to be on the list anyway buddy, It's just that I like to have an estimate of numbers so I can get the right amount of help on the day. Chuck your name down if you like, Or turn up on the day.

[driftalot]

Ok thanks, i will know for sure by middle of next week so if i can make it i will let you know :thumbs:

[FOGHORN LEGHORN]

SATURDAY
1. Crash
2. Jamespa28 - Streetwars Whore-rolla
3. DoughNutter
4. Murran
5. Si
6. lee
7. liz
8. SFTR
9. DJ Treble
10. --
11. duke
12. deathstar (dukes make)
13. --
14. slider91
15. Dunx (NW)
16. M (NW)
17. Luke (NW)
18. Trig (NW)
20.smokin13
21. shane
22. Captain Tightpants
23. Lemsip
24. BIGGAP
25. Jame30

SUNDAY
1. Crash
2. Jamespa28 - Streetwars Whore-rolla
3. DoughNutter
4. Murran
5. Si
6. lee
7. liz
8. SFTR
9. duke
10. deathstar (dukes make)
11. eight six
12. flewy 86
13. Dunx (NW)
14. M (NW)
15. Luke (NW)
16. Trig (NW)
17.smokin13
18. Captain Tightpants
19. Lemsip
20. Sideways for life
21. Moonhead
22. Madda (NW)
23. Tech (NW)
24. Rhys sx (NW)
25. Jamie_K (NW)
26. the_Bulk (NW)
27. Sonic (NW)
28. Woodys13 (NW)
29. cartersmush

What does the (nw) stand for?

[semtex 360]

Camping is available on the saturday night at a seperate location a few miles away. Price is about £5.

I will post up later this week about it.

[FOGHORN LEGHORN]

Do you have a map of the track lay out and more importantly what is the surface like?

[semtex 360]

I'm heading up to the track tonight to check out if the new design will work ok, I'm also going to the camping area nearby to set up the fire, toilet, camping and parking area.

I'll confirm the address for the camping tomorrow, and put up a map or directions to everything at the same time.

So the design hasn't been confirmed yet, but should be tonight. I will be aiming it at rwd cars. The surface is not great, but I've drifted on worse.

If anyone has any problems or concerns contact me on 07504817749

[slider91]

semi sorry dude but I am going to have to pull out as I dont have the funds to make this one this time due to going on hols a week sat :(

[SIMONR85]

Would a 106bhp (600+bhp per tonne) RWD Yamaha YZF R6 Go kart be aloud to join in on the fun?


:sxoc::sxoc::sxoc::sxoc::sxoc::sxoc::sxoc::sxoc:

[BigD]

^^^^ that would be cool as fook :nod: and on the drag strip :D


as said on the street wars forums, il be there with my camera :D hopefully lee will have sorted me a press pass so i can get a bit further into the areas the public cant :cool:

[semtex 360]

Holy shit, thats a lot of hp per ton bro. I drifted my 100cc gokart at the last trampdrift after blowing up "another" 180sx. The crowd loved it and twinning with a bmw looks very different 1" of the floor.

I'd personally love to see it up there, And I will have a chat with Lee for you.

If you read the rules on the street wars website, it will tell you about scrutineering, this really involves checking nothing is leaking, nothing is loose etc. Common sense really.

And when I enquired about bringing my go kart to the last one, my biggest problem was lack of clutch. Mine was a push and go, wereas I'd assume yours would have a clutch, therefore you wouldn't need a mate to carry you to the start line.

I'll let you know later, but If I get sidetracked my number is 07504817749
Hassle me when you get impatient.

[semtex 360]

Oh dear, the numbers look dissappointing.

I could go on for ages saying I'm dissappointed, But I wont.

The track will be worth the hassle, checked the area out with Crash last night, lots of second gear stuff, just like everyone wanted.

Lee has looked at a couple of track designs and only had an issue with one minor bit. This has been rectified and I'm waiting on a confirmation phone call this morning.

The camping area is looking good, Crash has sorted a fire, loo, bins and created lots of parking.

and the bikini contest will be near the handling circuit !

I will let you know on the day the location of the camping as we dont want a load of chavs turning up crashing it. It would probably take me 20 minutes to remove a 100 chavs, and we dont want that, do we?

Come on the weekend!

Cant wait now.

[SIMONR85]

Holy shit, thats a lot of hp per ton bro. I drifted my 100cc gokart at the last trampdrift after blowing up "another" 180sx. The crowd loved it and twinning with a bmw looks very different 1" of the floor.

I'd personally love to see it up there, And I will have a chat with Lee for you.

If you read the rules on the street wars website, it will tell you about scrutineering, this really involves checking nothing is leaking, nothing is loose etc. Common sense really.

And when I enquired about bringing my go kart to the last one, my biggest problem was lack of clutch. Mine was a push and go, wereas I'd assume yours would have a clutch, therefore you wouldn't need a mate to carry you to the start line.

I'll let you know later, but If I get sidetracked my number is 07504817749
Hassle me when you get impatient.

Yes it has everything on it, its basically an R6 welded on a go kart frame, the clutch is like a paddle clutch and is on the sterring wheel, its got the original bike clocks (that rev to 18k :mad:) its got the ignition for the keys, kill switch the whole lot, and is extremely safe!, till you put your foot down lol

We wouldnt be able to make it to this one you are organising as its being stripped down and painted up but we will be 150% there next time, il get some pics up for you guys too soon