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Old 28 April 2007, 15:23
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Just booked my car into Powerstation for the bump steer mod and to set up the geometry ready for the Epynt Hillclimb. I'm trying to be economical with what I spend money on, so suspension and handling are the key (though I'm going to invest in some better brake pads too). Learning how to drive it quickly might be an idea too

I did a "time attack" event in Japan two years ago. The starts can be pretty brutal on a clutch can't they! One start was sweet, the other resulted in lots of clutch burning smells and I thought I might have permanently lunched it. It seemed OK afterwards and the same clutch is still on it. I'll see what happens at Epynt If I get more seriously into hillclimbing then it'll cost money and a clutch upgrade might be one of the first things on the list. Life's a compromise, you never have enough time or money to do everything you want.

Graham, you won't have to worry about trees on Epynt. What few there are are well away from any danger zones.
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Old 28 April 2007, 16:11
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any pics of the hill mate?
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Old 28 April 2007, 19:43
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Pete:
Go back to # 283 above.
Hope to be going to the venue 'un-officially' tomorrow to take a look.
Graham
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Old 29 April 2007, 07:38
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Can't find an address for the venue!
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Old 29 April 2007, 18:29
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Pete:
Go back to # 283 above.
Hope to be going to the venue 'un-officially' tomorrow to take a look.
Graham
'Unofficially' would be a problem because it's an Army training area and they use it intensively for live firing exercises !

The road from Llywel (on the A40 to the west of Sennybridge) to Tiarabad is open to the public (although strictly the public does not have a right of access), so you can drive along there and get a feel for what Epynt has to offer. Don't go wandering off the "main" road though, it might cause us problems when trying to get future access to the ranges for motorsport.
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Old 29 April 2007, 18:49
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Looks like a cool track from the pics, I would be very interested in future events.
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Old 29 April 2007, 18:54
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I meant just to look at the area!
It say 'Dangerous' on my map....

Finally got the forms off the thread/site, bit of a game though.

Will Mod Prod be full of rally boys?
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Old 30 April 2007, 09:20
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Default Shelsley Walsh - First Time Competitor Query

Graham and Rob

The confirmation of my entry at Shelsley for the 12th of May arrived on Saturday, and rather than turning up and not having a clue, iwonder if you can help with regard to the signing on procedure (different to Loton Park).

You sign on at 0800hrs, collect your scrutineering slip and then have to sign on for practice runs - is this correct?

Or do you sign on and sign for pratice at the same time?

On the final regs I am shown as car 20/Batch One for competition runs starting at 1400hrs.

I just don't want to look like a "new boy" (which of course I will be).

Richard
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Old 30 April 2007, 12:55
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Shelsley is very different:
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Signing on within the first 30 drivers in the queue!

Signing on this early means you can get a third practice run.
you need to there VERY early to do this, ie 6.00am to bag your place in the queue.
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Normal sign-on:

Queue as ever with the rest at the hut in the Paddock.
Have license obviously with you
Sign on is as per Loton.
Return to car and bag/await a scrute.
Get scruted and then with your signed ticket go to the hut again.
Go to the REAR window and a lady there will ask you WHEN you would like to practice!
The sessions are booked roughly in 25 car batches and span across the day. About 16 batches.

you can choose any batch you like providing there is space.
Make a note of the batches, say 3 and 12 as it is easy to loose the plot over the day as there is no routine and nobody will chase you up!
To a degree you can change the batch number if there is space.

Third runs are called after everyone has done 2.

Personally i dislike the system, but sometimes it works well esp if you have a problem to overcome.

Good luck! Might come and see the white of your knuckles!!
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Thank you Graham - clear as mud compared to Loton!

Had my new tyres fitted at BMTR on Saturday morning - felt superb on the trip home.

Richard
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The 3 practice runs for the first 30 to sign on is for 2 day A meets, I have got 3 practice runs in at all of the B's I have competed in there no matter what time I signed on.

I'm jealous, Pete and dad are driving both days and I couldn't get in for one!

I hope it rains mwwwahahahaha!
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That's odd!
Usually the lads doing the A's never get in at the B's (I was told that by Roger Thomas himself some years ago.
Prob though there were too many Impreza's Rob!

Could be a bit slippy at Prescott if its raining on our bald tyres....

Graham
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Old 01 May 2007, 16:57
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Smile Shelsey Walsh

Had a drive Shelsley after work yesterday evening to have a look see.

Most sureal with nobody there and very very quiet - it is such a lovely setting.

New track surface looks fantastic!

Richard
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Old 01 May 2007, 18:03
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All hillclimb tracks are spooky with nobody there, but I've done Shelsley some years ago on a sunday afternoon and you are dead right!
Graham
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Old 03 May 2007, 09:15
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Received the Final Regs today.

Must be quite rare to find one family having a class to themselves (Mick, Pete and Rob)!

Richard
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Received the Final Regs today.

Must be quite rare to find one family having a class to themselves (Mick, Pete and Rob)!

Richard
Could the class now be called "HarrimEn"?

Hee hee
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Old 03 May 2007, 13:20
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Mad!
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