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Different type of meet - Karting

Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 3:27 pm
by Boggle73
Hi all,

Dont know who would be interested, but we went here 2 weeks ago with friends and such like.

Its a brilliant track and a very good venue. Massive car park and central for most people. Its between Grantham and Newark.

We did 2 man teams over 60 laps, must do 3 pit stops to change drivers. 20 lap qualifying.

It worked out at £70.00 per person including vat, i know its a bit minty but its worth it.

I could organise something for Feb/March next year, just need to know what your thoughts are.

Jay.

Re: Different type of meet - Karting

Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 3:39 pm
by bam_bam
<beep>. Yeah.

Re: Different type of meet - Karting

Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 3:48 pm
by Steve_C
Is that the PFI track? If so, its one's of the best in the country and hosts international meets. Built and owned by Paul Fletcher who is a millionaire karting enthusiast.
I've been there a couple of times and its the real deal. Last time was in pouring rain - it was hilarious!

Re: Different type of meet - Karting

Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 3:52 pm
by HYFR
bam_bam wrote:f*ck. Yeah.
+1

im in (& my mate)

Re: Different type of meet - Karting

Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 3:56 pm
by Boggle73
Hi Steve,

Yes, its PFI circuit.

As you will know its a big place, seems like a good place for quite a few of us to get together.

It was slightly damp when we were there, we got between 52 - 56 mph on the straight but it made the 180 at the end very skill-full.

Just putting feelers out at moment, i think it maybe quite popular.

Nice one Bam-Bam.

Re: Different type of meet - Karting

Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 3:59 pm
by sonny
Be up for that to

Re: Different type of meet - Karting

Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:05 pm
by Steve_C
Boggle73 wrote:we got between 52 - 56 mph on the straight but it made the 180 at the end very skill-full
You mean 'opposite lock corner' as the locals call it!

The guy who details my car (Jim @ White Details) works about 1 mile from there - I'm sure he could do you a deal on cleaning your cars while you race!

Re: Different type of meet - Karting

Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 8:05 pm
by ShaneyB
Dependant on date I'd be in.

Great idea.

Re: Different type of meet - Karting

Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 9:25 pm
by PhilT
Last time I did this I ached for a week. Count me in but if there are too many I'd be happy to spectate.

Re: Different type of meet - Karting

Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 1:19 pm
by Boggle73
Ok, called them up and got a good price for the event if it happens.

£ 70.00 per person including vat. Trophies and lap timings / positions etc included also.

Would have 1.5 hours of track action.

Maximum 20 Karts or 40 people.

Jay.

Re: Different type of meet - Karting

Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 1:39 pm
by bam_bam
I'm in. I vote for March.

Re: Different type of meet - Karting

Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 1:40 pm
by HYFR
im in + plus my mate

whenever

Re: Different type of meet - Karting

Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 1:51 pm
by Boggle73
Think march would be better myself, it was Baltic last time we went.

I will wait for some more replies and then put a list up.

Cheers,

Jay.

Re: Different type of meet - Karting

Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 4:21 pm
by PJC
Count me in.

Re: Different type of meet - Karting

Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 7:18 pm
by ShaneyB
In as long as it isn't the weekend of the 10th (son's birthday).