View Full Version : Jan And Feb Practice Days At Silverstone
PhilMorrison
03-12-2003, 12:33
okay, it looks like it 'may' be possible to arrange a couple of earlier practice days, but OPT are concerned that at this time of year there is a possibility that they would not get the numbers
they need a minimum of 25 people to break even
can we have a show of hands from people that are definatly interested in having a practice session at some point around the end of January, and 1 at the end of Febuary please!!!
Oh aswell as the pole can u put ur names below please :)
Thanks :)
Phil
I'm interested although it will be dependent on cost etc. Is it going to be in the Silverstone car parks, with cones etc?
PhilMorrison
03-12-2003, 12:54
yep :)
I'd come to a practice day if it's a weekend
more more more, the more the merrier as far as I'm concerned :)
would be nice to have some a little more local though. seems a shame to drive miles to go and use a big car park...
what about Ikea? :p
I would like an extra praccie day at the end of Feb... and the end of Jan just seems to soon after chrimbo.. and my car needs a lot of tlc first :)
i voted for end of feb, although i wouldnt mind which...
if my cars back then either would be good, end of feb gives me more of a chance to get it ready :)
PazzaAE86
03-12-2003, 14:06
As long as its after the 15th of Jan, and on a weekend, ill be there. And Feb.
Paz
risky business
03-12-2003, 14:09
I'm interested in both Jan and Feb. However because I work some weekends, I won't be able to give a definate answer until I know the dates.
Cheers
Jon
FullMetalGasket
03-12-2003, 14:13
I'm interested, but as with the people above it would depend on the dates/price again.
I voted Jan mainly because I can't afford to go drifting and attend a track day in Feb.
However, I might manage to squeeze the funds together for Feb if that ends up being the decided upon date:nod:
Ive voted both dude, but its on the proviso that I have a car sorted out by then. I should, though....
Slipstream_ian
03-12-2003, 14:31
will be intrested do they wet the track? if not will need to get some spear rims other wise
PhilMorrison
03-12-2003, 14:39
AFAIK there will be no wetting of the track unless the weather provides :)
YorkshireRam
03-12-2003, 14:45
I can hopefully make it for end of feb :thumbs:
dependant on getting all the right bits for me car! :thumbs:
cloudandy
03-12-2003, 14:55
i would be interested if its on a weekend, can beginners
join in? my car should be fixed by this month so if everything
goes well, i will make it. I will try and tell afew more people
and get more people going.:thumbs:
End of january or feb would be good for me, just hope it doesn't
snow during feb like usual.
cheers
andy
SteveDunn
03-12-2003, 14:55
I'll go to a February one :)
Slipstream_ian
03-12-2003, 15:00
Originally posted by Phatty
AFAIK there will be no wetting of the track unless the weather provides :)
best be getting me some rear rims then
R33-Drifter
03-12-2003, 15:02
What dates are we talking ? and how much ?
Need to get my car fixed, so it will actually move :wack:
a day at the end of jan I could probably attend... but again I'll need to know the dates and prices before I can definately confirm :)
CorollaRWD
03-12-2003, 15:24
Yeah I would be up for it, rather it be on a sunday though.
Min of 25 seems alot of money for a car park though? Is it the whole day?
Alex
CorollaRWD
03-12-2003, 15:28
Quick point but to hire the big space think its 500m by 100m at North Weald is 500 quid for a day, I think OPTION could make a excellent track there.
Think Brunters used to be cheap as well.
Think silverstone are cheeky fackers money wise, not exactly like the car parks are in use most of the time.
Alex
PhilMorrison
03-12-2003, 15:41
Originally posted by CorollaRWD
Quick point but to hire the big space think its 500m by 100m at North Weald is 500 quid for a day, I think OPTION could make a excellent track there.
Think Brunters used to be cheap as well.
Think silverstone are cheeky fackers money wise, not exactly like the car parks are in use most of the time.
Alex
yeah OPT are paying alot more than that:indiff:
costs for us will be £60 still, and I think it'll be 9-5, and for the sake of argument, we'll pressume it to be the last sunday in Jan,and the last Sunday in Feb :)
cloudandy
03-12-2003, 15:44
from 9 to 5, we are going to need alot of rubbers then.
Would there be any different classes on the day and
i dont suppose there would be every car going in at once?
cheers
andy
PhilMorrison
03-12-2003, 15:53
no it would be 1 or 2 cars at a time I would have thought, tyres, u'd be suprised how long it takes to smoke away a set of tyres, as u can swap front and rear after half a day to even out the wear if necessary :).. I hope that there will be different sections like there was at the 1st comp I did, which was a donut area for beginners, a figure of eight area for intermediates, and a track for intermediate/pro, and basically you can progress through the sections throughout the day at ur own pace.. it seemed like a good way to do it :)
cloudandy
03-12-2003, 15:57
that would be great if different classes are seperated as you said,
i think you need to talk with the option guys about further
details so we all can confirm the event.
:thumbs: If there are 2 cars going out at once only then would
it ended up queuing up more than taking part? Since there
would be more than 25 cars i suppose? What was it like
this year when you started it?
cheers
andy
PhilMorrison
03-12-2003, 17:53
Originally posted by cloudandy
i think you need to talk with the option guys about further
details so we all can confirm the event.
:cry: all I've been doing over the last 3 days is sending and receiving mails from OPT :cry: okay maybe not 'all' I've been doing, but I am trying to sort everything out for every1 as quickly as I can :)
cloudandy
03-12-2003, 17:59
Good job since we've got somewhere to drift now :smitten: ,
i was thinking maybe we could find elsewhere
to pratice as well as with option if there are enough people are interested, CorollaRWD had made some points and places,
do you think that is worth doing, if its not too far?
cheers
andy
SteveCarter200
03-12-2003, 18:17
End of Feb is good. Can you move Silverstone to Essex please oh all powerful drifty moderator chap?
SteveDunn
03-12-2003, 19:53
Essex/Kent border would be cool...
I voted for both dates, be nice to get to drift inside the gates. usually its just the roundabout outside:rolleyes:
forgot to say, any day is fine with me. after all, employers give you holiday for a reason!
FullMetalGasket
03-12-2003, 20:24
If it's last Sun of Jan/Feb then you can put me down as a yes for either.:thumbs:
PulsatingStar
03-12-2003, 20:34
Voted for both nut need somewhere closer. £60 just in fuel to go to Silverstone :indiff:
Lee
Originally posted by PulsatingStar
Voted for both nut need somewhere closer. £60 just in fuel to go to Silverstone :indiff:
Lee
This is a local drift day for local people :nod:
The Scots have Crail and the southern lads go to Turweston, we need one in the Midlands
Yes yes yes, if it's a weekend I'm there Phil :thumbs:
PulsatingStar
03-12-2003, 22:21
the southern lads go to Turweston
I am southern, Turweston is still 2.5 hours and £60 fuel too as its 2 mins from Silverstone :wack:
Surely Silverstone is in the Midlands ? Seems like the middle to me :D
Lee
Originally posted by PulsatingStar
Surely Silverstone is in the Midlands ? Seems like the middle to me :D
Lee
Turweston is near Silverstone? I must have been thinking of another drift venue then, either that or I'm daft.....you decide ;)
Are we going to need helmets and suits for this?
I'd be interested,as a complete beginner I need all the (legal) practice I can get! :nod:
Have got a crash helmet but no suit yet,will I need to get one for practice days?
I voted god like :wack:
Hope that helps :nod:
PhilMorrison
04-12-2003, 00:47
Originally posted by JC200sx
I'd be interested,as a complete beginner I need all the (legal) practice I can get! :nod:
Have got a crash helmet but no suit yet,will I need to get one for practice days?
nope only a helmet is needed at practice days, oh and u might have to cover up ur arms to (no t-shirts etc :) )
Cheers Vez sum1 had to, it might as well be you ;)
YorkshireRam
04-12-2003, 00:53
i might try and find some details for drift practice locations in this area (Yorkshire/Lancashire etc) - reason why i say is cos silverstone is a 3+hour journey for us boys and there are tons of airfields around here - similar to elvington (suppose thats one good thing that came out of WW2:wack: )
will find out. its all useful i suppose :thumbs:
Slipstream_ian
04-12-2003, 01:01
i think i found me some spare rims so all looking good
Originally posted by Phatty
nope only a helmet is needed at practice days,
:furious: I have to find a helmet from somewhere - I'm not bloody buying one.
PhilMorrison
04-12-2003, 10:17
*whispers/ a certain sum1 was using a mountainbike helmet at the comps last year, just stick a plastic bucket over ur head, and cut some eye holes ;) :D
Originally posted by Phatty
*whispers/ a certain sum1 was using a mountainbike helmet at the comps last year, just stick a plastic bucket over ur head, and cut some eye holes ;) :D
:thumbs: Mountain bike helmet it is then :D
CorollaRWD
04-12-2003, 15:27
Yep that mountain bike helmet was on 5th gear on monday, bloody ford drivers:p
Deffo the pimp helmet of the day, umm carbon
http://www.fisheroutdoor.co.uk/products/main/HET0002.jpg :notworthy
Adam_AE86
04-12-2003, 15:31
count me in for as many practices as possible!!
so I want the only one with a mountain bike helmet, then? :thumbs:
MattyGee
04-12-2003, 15:59
me + my bro went halves on a crash helmet from www.Bookatrack.com, only cost £50 :)
between the two of us we should get enough use out of it :thumbs:
PhilMorrison
04-12-2003, 16:17
Originally posted by stoofer
so I want the only one with a mountain bike helmet, then? :thumbs:
haha it was actually you I was on about mate, but obviously naughty minds think alike :D it was an Oddysey wasn't it? :D
R33-Drifter
05-12-2003, 09:49
hahaha lmao :D
Who voted "I don't want any extra practice days as I am already god like"
Phatty ?? .......... :rolleyes: :D
PhilMorrison
05-12-2003, 10:25
read the whole thread u numpty :wack:
Originally posted by AdeGT4
hahaha lmao :D
Who voted "I don't want any extra practice days as I am already god like"
Phatty ?? .......... :rolleyes: :D
vez
As Phattys not "god like"
hes just the "GOD" :wack:
R33-Drifter
05-12-2003, 10:49
Originally posted by Phatty
read the whole thread u numpty :wack:
lol :D sorry, I will keep up to date with the thread next time :)
and dont let your mod status go to your head you know :wack: lol :p ;)
P.S. I like ManBottom :nod:
PhilMorrison
05-12-2003, 11:10
:wack:
MattyGee
05-12-2003, 11:28
Originally posted by AdeGT4
P.S. I like ManBottom :nod:
pmsl :D
abouse of power ? what do you mean ;) lol
PhilMorrison
05-12-2003, 12:44
moi?? :wack:
PazzaAE86
05-12-2003, 12:58
AHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! The little nodding head did it for me.. lol! Ade, keep that stuff quiet dude, you never know who is reading! ;)
Welcome back btw :)
Paz
what's the general consensus on using standard s13 wheels for drifting? i dunno if it'll muck the balance of the car up or anything - but i got 7 standard wheels, most with new tyres, so it'd be nice to be able to burn them up rather than ripping through expensive toyos...
anyone tried this with an uprated setup?
PhilMorrison
06-12-2003, 11:36
yeah they should be fine to use, I use slightly smaller wheels for drift :)
drifter-x
09-12-2003, 17:08
We must have enough people for the pratice now.
Would there be enough spaces theo?
cheers
andy
how many's that then? if a date was confirmed then people could give a definate yay or nay.
oh - im a definate yey no matter what day:thumbs:
[cool, that rhymes too :wack: ]
Drifts_S14
10-12-2003, 23:13
would be v interested :thumbs:
Did I say that I'll come?
PhilMorrison
15-12-2003, 11:13
looks like theres 26 people interested in doing an extra day in Feb, I'll get on the case now :)
R33-Drifter
15-12-2003, 11:16
Originally posted by Phatty
looks like theres 26 people interested in doing an extra day in Feb, I'll get on the case now :)
Jan and Feb you muppet! :D
PhilMorrison
15-12-2003, 11:18
Originally posted by AdeGT4
Jan and Feb you muppet! :D
Ade did u do maths at school?
R33-Drifter
15-12-2003, 11:20
No, I'm a dumb ass :D
But we need a drift day in Jan and Feb, so get it sorted !! :p
PhilMorrison
15-12-2003, 11:24
lol tell me something I don't know ;) I didn't even have to edit ur post to make it funny ;) :wack: :wack: ;)
I said to Manish I'd get back to him when I had 25 people interested, so far I've got 26 peeps interested in an extra day in Feb, and only 20 peeps up for it in Jan.. I must admit, theres a possibility that Jan will be pushing it a little for my funds, but we'll see how it goes :thumbs:..
cloudandy
15-12-2003, 13:00
it would be great if we can make it for both jan and feb.
:thumbs:
I am going to try to make it for Feb. Its a bit of a drive but should be fun.
Anyone want to be hospitable in case my car breaks down while drifting?
ok ok... ill be up for both :D
Originally just said feb but wasnt sure if car would be ready for the jan one... turns out it will be :D
i havent DRIVEN the car for a year, so drifting is going to be even more of a challenge! oh well, in at the deep end and all that :thumbs:
risky business
16-12-2003, 17:40
If there's a practice day on Sunday 25th Jan, I will definitely make it.
Cheers
Jon
can i come and speculate?
is there an admission charge for people attending on a social basis?
add another to January, my brother wants to come :thumbs:
Count me in with my standard car
Is February looking likely now then? I'm pretty certain i'm up for it although i still need some spare rims. Also does anyone know when the UK D1 website is going to open?
Would like to point out that even if I would kill people to go... if it's snowing, a lot of us might not physically be able to get cars that distance.
I think I can make it to both but definately Jan
Girlracer
20-12-2003, 00:47
I'd like to come to the Jan one if it's on either a sunday or a wednesday. :notworthy
Up for Jan and Feb, I'm picking up me new drift motor on saturday
:D but its not road legal so I carn't drive it :(
The more practice days the better:thumbs:
When do you need the ££'s?
Scott.
PhilMorrison
06-01-2004, 20:09
Made this a sticky again for Mash to see... we now have 24 people interested in a practice session late January, and 31 people interested in an extra day in Febuary :)
and which other penis voted 'I am god like' :D I know 1 was Vez :D
PulsatingStar
06-01-2004, 20:11
If this is going to happen for Jan then Id need to know soon.
Whilst I voted for both, that was ages ago and would need time to arrange work etc
Cheers
Lee
R33-Drifter
06-01-2004, 20:31
Originally posted by PulsatingStar
If this is going to happen for Jan then Id need to know soon.
Whilst I voted for both, that was ages ago and would need time to arrange work etc
Cheers
Lee
Same here :nod:
Would need to know now to book holidays if theres gonna be a jan/feb practice :thumbs:
PazzaAE86
06-01-2004, 20:46
Thirdededed... My new job sucks cus i cant just bunk days off like i used to :D
Paz
R33-Drifter
06-01-2004, 20:49
Originally posted by PazzaAE86
Thirdededed... My new job sucks cus i cant just bunk days off like i used to :D
Paz
hahahaha, you got a proper job now bitch :D
PhilMorrison
06-01-2004, 23:16
I think realistically, the Jan 1's gonna be a no go anyway, as it would have to be arranged with silverstone at short notice..
cant we just turn up and commandeer a car park? :(
never mind, gives me more chance to fix my car and run her in if it cant be Jan :thumbs:
Just a quick note about race suits for this season. I was asked the question 'what sort of suit should be brought for the 2004 competition events' and the best thing for everyone would be to purchase a cheep fireproof one, as in 2005 if we manage to get the competition on other tracks their regluations differ slightly in that the suit must be fireproof but does not have to be FIA approved.
Thanks,
Manish Sidpara
OPT Drift Club
www.ukd1.com
I'm up for the Feb practice. If you allow a total novice in a tired starion of course.:eek:
PhilMorrison
12-01-2004, 10:53
yeah of course ur allowed m8 :thumbs: it'd be great to see a starion rockin it :nod: does it have lsd?
I'm going!
Count me in.
Al.
Yeh all Starions had LSD. This is the nastiest Starion in the world!:hurl:
I've got it sat here doing nothing and have spectated at loads of the Silverstone/Turweston events. So time to bite the bullit and make an idiot of my self.:thumbs:
Good man! That’s what we like to see Idiots... ow no I mean Beginners having a go. At the end of the day that’s the only way to learn and have loads of fun at the same time, safely and legally.
If anyone out there is new to drifting and wants to have a go then the best place to practice is, funnily enough, our practice events. We will have tuition on offer wear you can learn things like 180 bend, s bend, figure of 8 etc.. And a track section to practice all your skills.
Unlike Turweston we will not be using those great big motorway cones but instead we shall be utilising the tiny little cones from a Tonka truck play set so if you hit anything its not going to cause any damage to your cars!
Still trying to confirm another practice date for Feb but if that doesn’t happen then hope to see you all at the March Practice session, unless my wife drops the sprog as its due mid March.
Also I have already started to get cheques for the March event and as its limited numbers I would advice getting your cheques in now. Remember you'll need a helmet to take part at that event.
Cheers,
Manish Sidpara
OPTDriftClub@hotmail.com
www.ukd1.com
:thumbs:
PulsatingStar
13-01-2004, 09:15
Doh didnt realise the event was booking already?
Seeing as you have our mail address, could you not send us an email and let us know. Im sure everyones not on SXOC. The only reason im here is because otherwise id miss this info (seems I did anyway).
Lee
Lee,
Relax still plenty of time to send in your cheques. I've only had one payment so far.
Manish....
Ps. I'm taking booking for the whole year now so if you want to take part in the March event or just the October event then let me know and get your name down by sending me the cheques..
:thumbs:
cloudandy
13-01-2004, 12:51
hi
any payment details and address to sent the cheques?
How much spaces are there left, i heard that 40 is the
maximum amount of cars were allow, is that true?
cheers
andy
I'd also like to know where to send the cheque and who to make it payable to. I sent a mail to the opt drift club a while ago, but don't seem to have been added to a mailing list at all though. What can i do about this?
PulsatingStar
13-01-2004, 15:26
Taking bookings for the whole year :eek:
Maybe im being paranoid, but thats means Im gonna have to book for the whole lot (well competitions at least) now, otherwise im bound to not get a space as they are bound to be busy this year.
That means I need to find a hell of a lot of money that I dont have in one go :indiff:
Lee
I would have thought 1 event at a time would be best, from the point of view of the old timers and new people. The new guys would only want to book 1 or 2 in advance in case they don't like it, or decide it harms their car too much, whereas the more experienced drivers might damage their car and not be able to compete at the next event or something. Also its quite alot of money to find in one go. :eek:
PulsatingStar
13-01-2004, 15:49
Yeah but if not everyone thinks like that and then you dont get a space your stuffed!
I wouldn't worry too much about not getting a place, Silverstone were pretty good about numbers at the events I went to last year Option/ Autocar.I think the Autocar event had over 60 entrys.Check with Mash but I thought Option were taking money on the day albeit £40 more but If your not sure you can make a certain date its worth bearing in mind:)
Manish, Best of luck with the Kiddy:thumbs:
Scott.
PulsatingStar
13-01-2004, 18:21
Yeah was at Autocar and the last couple of D1 rounds, but on the Autocar day you only got 1 run hence they could do loads of people.
Im sure it will work out fine, I just like to have something to moan about :D
Lee
Scott,
Cheers.
Lee,
Stop moaning.. Only kidding...
We plan to limit the numbers of people that take part at our events in order to please the guys that take part. Fewer people taking part means more track time for those who do. The Autocar event had a million people take part to maximize their profits for the charity, however our events are run with just enough people to cover the cost of the event. We hold the events because we love going sideways or watching others going sideways not for massive profits. So we won’t be allowing loads of people to just turn up and pay on the day if we manage to fill the allocated slots before the day.
Still, 40 slots for the practice day is quite a lot and as I have said in a previous post I have only one cheque so far. Last year we managed to fill about 30-35 places before the day and then the rest was filled on the day, might be a little more manic this year as popularity has grown but hopefully the regulars will all be present and help continue to make our events the most friendly and fun way to get your car sideways!!
Thanks,
Manish Sidpara
OPTDriftClub@hotmail.com
www.ukd1.com
:thumbs:
I can see it working okay at the moment, but if it gets more popular it'll be a case of having to pay for the season up front to get places. sponsored/well off people will get to book the season and everyone else will be fighting for the few left overs.
R33-Drifter
14-01-2004, 10:39
Originally posted by stoofer
sponsored/well off people will get to book the season and everyone else will be fighting for the few left overs.
Thats what I'm thinking :(
Manish, you have PM :)
Originally posted by AdeGT4
Thats what I'm thinking :(
Manish, you have PM :)
don't panic if you need money up front i'll help sort the money so you can get the events :thumbs: :nod:
I dont think you guys should worry so much as I cant really see too many people booking the whole year in one go. In fact I dont think anyone will do that, maybe some people might book two events in one hit but not the whole year.
I am confident that even those people that can only afford to pay for the events on a monthly basis will get in to the events and the regulars should'nt stress to much as OPT will look after you.
Hope that answers your question ade..
Manish..
Originally posted by Feisty Red Head
don't panic if you need money up front i'll help sort the money so you can get the events :thumbs: :nod:
thanks for the offer, can you pay for me at all events, too? :thumbs:
cloudandy
14-01-2004, 12:10
hi
you have PM Mash!
cheers
andy
what are the odds of the feb day happening?
Ive jsut sent Mash a PM as well
I hope nobody minds an amateur coming along in a standard s14a.
PhilMorrison
28-01-2004, 23:53
of course not Sunny :)
Any news Mash?? I think we can safely say the Jan 1 is a no go, but what about Feb?
I should be able to stretch to breaking my drifting cherry near the end of Feb (if I've got the FMIC on by then:rolleyes: )
Deffo like to give it a go and see if it's a difficult as it looks:notworthy
Alg:nod:
when would it be likely to be?? beginnnin/ middle/ end feb??
Ian Gratton
01-10-2004, 08:42
Yep - both Jan and Feb would be good for me.
I have a lot to learn ;)
mattyboi
01-10-2004, 09:49
I am defo up for it, jan or feb. Hope it goes ahead :thumbs:
ummm... this was last year, no more practice days at silvestone.....
SteveCarter200
01-10-2004, 10:10
THIS WAS FOR LAST YEAR
That little date tag is always a handy guide you know.:p
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