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Max Speed Runs
Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 9:23 pm
by wazza
Just seen this on PistonHeads, thought you might like it.
BRUNTINGTHORPE 2 MILE RUNWAY MAX SPEED RUN.
Dear all,
You may have read about previous max speed runs & fun had on the 2 mile straight.
A few of us at work have booked Bruntingthorpe to go again and have some fun.
It is looking like we may have limited space available if any of you are interested in coming along.
The day is Sunday April 27th and will be from around 11am to around 4.30 pm, will probably involve around 6 maximum speed runs, these will be electronically recorded and also then displayed on electronic boards around 100m after the speed traps.
We currently have varying cars going from TVRs, Porsches, Ferrari's to a replica Cobra and a few other interesting cars.
The 2 mile straight is very wide and smooth & we will only be running 2 cars on the runway at any one time.
If you are interested please drop me an email, it should be good!
Re: Max Speed Runs
Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 9:25 pm
by Andiroo
Looks fun - anyone fancy it?
Andiroo
Re: Max Speed Runs
Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 10:32 pm
by wazza
Looks fun
What? In a Laguna? [img]images/graemlins/roflmao.gif[/img]
Re: Max Speed Runs
Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 10:32 pm
by PhilT
Yep, how much?
Re: Max Speed Runs
Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 10:36 pm
by Andiroo
[img]images/graemlins/roflmao.gif[/img] 111mph, but that's down a hill [img]images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]
She will be ready by this date - just fancy seeing how quick she really will be [img]images/graemlins/1syellow1.gif[/img]
Andiroo
Re: Max Speed Runs
Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 10:39 pm
by wazza
Yep, how much?
Not sure. They did not post the cost, but I have emailed them so I will hopefully have an answer soon. [img]images/graemlins/roundeyes.gif[/img]
Re: Max Speed Runs
Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 10:42 pm
by Andiroo
Nice one Paul [img]images/graemlins/thumbs.gif[/img] you fancy it?
Andiroo
Re: Max Speed Runs
Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 10:44 pm
by TimJMS
Its going to be the definitive test for you, Andy.
Would have loved to attend - a standard RS would have been a useful benchmark, but the missus has reminded me we have a prior engagement [img]images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]
Re: Max Speed Runs
Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 10:47 pm
by Andiroo
That's a shame Tim [img]images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] would have been good to meet up and discuss hair products [img]images/graemlins/roflmao.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]
Andiroo
Re: Max Speed Runs
Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 11:05 pm
by TimJMS
Always keen to find out about the latest from Paul Mitchell.......... Heeeeeee Hawwwwwww [img]images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] Will see if I can split the couple up, and get the wedding cancelled!
Re: Max Speed Runs
Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2003 12:31 am
by Andiroo
That's the spirit mate [img]images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]
Reckon this is the first test prior to "Ten of the Best" which had a handling track/qtr mile/top speed run last year. Rocket Ronnie (Skyline R33) won both the qtr and the top speed (198mph I think), so could be fun all round [img]images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]
Andiroo
Re: Max Speed Runs
Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2003 12:41 am
by johnRS4
Yes definately [img]images/graemlins/roflmao.gif[/img]
Re: Max Speed Runs
Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2003 12:44 am
by Andiroo
Good to have you on board John [img]images/graemlins/thumbs.gif[/img] wanna post your intro in the welcome section and we can all say hi [img]images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]
Andiroo
Re: Max Speed Runs
Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2003 8:41 am
by johneroberts
I know how fast my car goes [img]images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]
But hey im go just for the crack [img]images/graemlins/spineyes.gif[/img]
jr
Re: Max Speed Runs
Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2003 8:48 am
by jeremyc
I've done this a couple of times now (in my TVR), and it is to be recommended.
I'm already signed up for the 27th April.
That runway disappears remarkably quickly, and it is surprising how difficult it is to get a top speed near what you would expect.
Jeremy
(Bruntingthorpe best 164mph thru' speed trap, still accelerating
)
