Sprinting and Hillclimbing an S2000
04-05-2016, 10:56 PM
#71
I'm in D3. D3 is standard car up to 2000cc NA I think.
I have Bridgestone RE002 all round. I haven't really looked at the regulations so I'm not sure which tyres I'm allowed but suspect the more track orientated won't be allowed in D class. My friend runs in C3 in a 172 and he's just got some Nankang AR1s which everyone seems to be raving about.
I've been to Curborough three times. It's a fun circuit and considerably better since they put tarmac in the middle!
Which class do you compete in?
I have Bridgestone RE002 all round. I haven't really looked at the regulations so I'm not sure which tyres I'm allowed but suspect the more track orientated won't be allowed in D class. My friend runs in C3 in a 172 and he's just got some Nankang AR1s which everyone seems to be raving about.
I've been to Curborough three times. It's a fun circuit and considerably better since they put tarmac in the middle!
Which class do you compete in?
Keep an eye out on the meets page as we hire Curborough for the day and sometimes have spare places available
1st race is on 24th April so I'm bricking it now!!
04-06-2016, 02:34 AM
#72
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Good luck in your first sprint lads!! I'm hopeful one of you will get fastest in class 
The S2K Sprint Day at Curborough on April 22nd is also up in the Meet Section for those interested!
The S2K Sprint Day at Curborough on April 22nd is also up in the Meet Section for those interested!
04-06-2016, 04:24 AM
#73
Originally Posted by deadmau5' timestamp='1459892290' post='23929260
I'm in D3. D3 is standard car up to 2000cc NA I think.
I have Bridgestone RE002 all round. I haven't really looked at the regulations so I'm not sure which tyres I'm allowed but suspect the more track orientated won't be allowed in D class. My friend runs in C3 in a 172 and he's just got some Nankang AR1s which everyone seems to be raving about.
I've been to Curborough three times. It's a fun circuit and considerably better since they put tarmac in the middle!
Which class do you compete in?
I have Bridgestone RE002 all round. I haven't really looked at the regulations so I'm not sure which tyres I'm allowed but suspect the more track orientated won't be allowed in D class. My friend runs in C3 in a 172 and he's just got some Nankang AR1s which everyone seems to be raving about.
I've been to Curborough three times. It's a fun circuit and considerably better since they put tarmac in the middle!
Which class do you compete in?
Keep an eye out on the meets page as we hire Curborough for the day and sometimes have spare places available
1st race is on 24th April so I'm bricking it now!!
04-06-2016, 07:02 AM
#74
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I booked my first competitive sprint today. I'm doing round two of the Javelin sprint series which is on the Blyton Eastern circuit. Looks like a good first sprint as there's nothing to really hit. Got a few friends doing it as well who I know from a FB group called 'Sprint and Trackday' who run a monthly event at Curborough.
I'm planning to do some autosolo at Kemble this weekend as well. It will be my first time competing in the S2k so I'm pretty excited!
I'm planning to do some autosolo at Kemble this weekend as well. It will be my first time competing in the S2k so I'm pretty excited!
04-06-2016, 10:55 PM
#75
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I know what you mean! I was pretty hesitant but my friend who does lots of track days and runs a monthly event at Curborough did round one and said it's the best thing he's ever done. I think it works out at about 12-13 minutes of track time depending on your pace (bargain...). It's only 308 miles from me as well...
Thanks for the Curborough offer. I will more than likely take you up on that later in the year.
Thanks for the Curborough offer. I will more than likely take you up on that later in the year.
04-14-2016, 09:00 AM
#77
Good luck!
04-14-2016, 10:13 AM
#78
Originally Posted by CynicG
I did the school day there on Tuesday (great fun!) and have a free spectators pass. If I can get down to support I will.
Good luck!
04-14-2016, 11:22 AM
#79
I've never done hill climbing before so yes I think was worthwhile. About 10 runs across the day and a fair bit of waiting, but lots of people and different vehicles to talk to/nose at.
Having the bottle to take hollow bend without braking was a challenge.
I'd like to see how Tim takes it
Having the bottle to take hollow bend without braking was a challenge.
I'd like to see how Tim takes it
04-14-2016, 11:50 AM
#80
I also found I lost a load of time up Deer's Leap due to gearing - choice of change gear and immediately back down again or bounce it off the rev limiter - both were slow. You can get quite addicted to analysing the split sector times. People stand around and chat and compare timing slips in the top paddock while waiting for the return run.