255 replies to this topic

[cressey]

Not quite. They usually set them off in 30 second intervals. At Snetterton for example, there could be 4 cars on track at once whereas you'd only get 2 or 3 on at once at Blyton. The track is marshalled though so any spins are flagged to avoid a collision and you're given a re-run immediately if you've been impeded.

[SteveA]

cold tires one lap shoot out what could go wrong

 

Brakes are my problem, they are quite poor until I've stamped some heat into them. Usually after the second big slow down they come alive.

[The Batman]

I'm up for Anglesey but haven't done it in years Is there a trackday there the day before?

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

I'm up for Anglesey but haven't done it in years Is there a trackday there the day before?

 

im sure we could sort one of them out 

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

http://www.javelintr...ategory&path=69

 

pick a date im up for it

[Zoobeef]

How many laps do you get for the price of the day? Would my car be in the top class for being a "racecar"?

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

HAve a look in the rules In the link I put up see where you fall

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

http://www.javelinsp...formation_id=27

[Zoobeef]

Do you reckon class B, subclass 2?

[Zoobeef]

£150 for 7 laps then? At Blyton.

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

Do you reckon class B, subclass 2?

 

depends on how they value your aero and weight saving 

 

but its possible B2 but im hoping to be in B2 also without aero and weight saving 

 

i suppose its all down to the organisers 

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

by thelooks of it you will be in B if you have E marked tires 

if you go for slicks you would need a roll cage and be in class A

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

£150 for 7 laps then? At Blyton.

 

probably including fuel 

lol

 

by the time you have bought the day license and numbers 

Edited by CHILL Gone DUTCH, 29 March 2017 - 01:09 PM.

[hughcam]

I am competing in the Javelin sprint series this year in my Exige s2 190. My mods are limited to Nitrons, Avon ZZR's (not really a mod given the price of A048's) and a 2bular backbox.

 

I entered in B3 as its described as 'Class B Trackday Production - Your average trackday vehicle, a medium level of performance enhancing parts can be fitted.'

 

Given the description above I took this as meaning no engine swaps, welded cages, cars making over double standard power etc however the rules are quite loose....The A3 class is dominated by EP3 Civics with quite heavy body modifications and full bolt on engine mods/diffs etc. A Honda Elise won the overall championship last year.

 

The class I run in is full of Civics with similar mods (worse drivers), Clios and various medium powered hot hatches, the odd elise etc all varying from minimal mods, like my car, to basically being full on race cars with welded cages, wide wheels, no interior with one seat etc. 

 

The series is well run and there is a great camaraderie in the paddock however its only failing is the looseness of the regs.. This looseness is controlled somewhat by the organisers as if its deemed you have chosen the wrong category (car too heavily modified, slicks etc) you get moved up a class. The downside is that competitors can essentially choose whichever class they want... For example one guy turned up in a Ferrari 458 speciale and entered in C1, which is within the very loose ruling, but arguably not in the spirit of the competition for others within that class. 

 

 

 

Edited by hughcam, 09 April 2017 - 08:57 PM.

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

where as i want to win i also want some competition, from the rules on class i could quite easily jump in to B3, B2

 

but would rather have to work hard to get a win 

 

im also looking forward to the paddock atmoshere, 

 

i will take a  look at last years times at anglesey and see how i would compare 

 

think last year in perfect conditions i did a 1:17 something at anglesey  on the corkscrew track 

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

looks like it was done on the longer circuit not sure of the times on that circuit but will look back on vids to get a idea 

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

Roling full laps doing about a 1:46 ish dont no how this compares to the shorter standing start lap 

 

but a b3 lap last year was a 1:40 r400 caterham 

and a b2 was a 1:37 

 

will see if i can find some you tube vids of the event from last year 

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

very difficult to get a gauge for track day time against a sprint day time because of the standing start cold tires, traffic , different day conditions etc 

 

but think i would do a 1:44-1:145 based on last years course maybe a bit quicker but being conservative 

 

which would leave me 4th in B3 

 

looks like i will just go and enjoy it, would be interested in hearing hughs and bens idea of what class i should enter  

[hughcam]

You wont be in B3 as the class structure has changed this year:

 

3 – Medium Power, NA Vehicles between 1700cc – 2000cc, Under 1595cc Turbo Vehicles

 

Being in a supercharged 2.2 you would be in either class A1 or B1 

 

1 – High Power, Turbo or 2000cc+ 4WD vehicles, Extreme Performance 2WD Vehicle

 

Thankfully not in my class as you have twice the bhp

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

could i also be considered in subclass 2??  (B2 or A2)

 

based on 1595cc + says turbo but surely turbo/sc is the same lol

i wouldn't consider being extreme production car or i would have wings and down force etc  and will be on Emarked tires (so not A)

 

Edited by CHILL Gone DUTCH, 15 April 2017 - 04:50 PM.