Bedford autodrome

[carbonbob]

Well a first open pit track day for me and the rocket, with a track of newish tarmac a hot sunny day and a 3.8mile circuit the rocket performed bthe track is nice and wide with good run off areas brilliant only one spin and still managed to stay on the black stuff. The track is nice and wide with good run off areas and no red flags all day Would recommend the place very hot on sound testing but my baby passed no problem . The maclaren super car even had a little spin
Only problem was the fuel issue where it kept cutting out after 10mins hard driving later in the day Not the tank pulling a vacuum tried that but any other ideas would be gratefully accepted fuel vaporising ?? possibly sorry no pics cant drive and do photos am a crap photographer anyhow

[mabbs]

Blimey bob - good going. Kept that one quite !! Would like to go there myself as it's very local but I have to dampen the noise first !!

[carbonbob]

you would have fun there, some really fast corners to test your balls and tricky tight ones as well got a nice 1km straight for you to go for it. If you decide to go let me know would love to come along and see the beast fly

[carbonbob]

was a noisy BMW stripped out not sure how he passed but it was flying similar to a german touring car set up appparently

[Andy]

Hi bob see u have the bug with track days now and what a day with all the sun
As for the fuel have u got a new pump on as mine was playing up and turned out to be pressure dropping off when driving hard
Ta andy

[carbonbob]

std pump from donor car will check pressure on fuel rail cheers

[avantkiwi]

There is a novice only (for drivers who have attended a maximum of three trackdays before) day planned for Sept 17th at the Aerodrome
Have booked the Sonic in for the full day. Anyone else keen to join?

www.clubmsv.com/car-home/event-details.aspx?productid=1558

[avantkiwi]

Had a great day a Bedford yesterday. Backing up Carbon Bob's comments this is a great place to test both you and your MEV.


Full GT circuit is 4.2 miles long, because it is more a test/trackday circuit, there are many variations on the circuit. It takes several laps to get your confidence on where the next corner is, what gear to take and how late to brake. Once you are familiar with it you can really challenge yourself and the car. 100+ mph is definitely a great buzz in something you have built.


Plenty of boy racers out in their Focus RS's, Clio's, BMW's and MX5's for the day. Only 2 other kits, a locost and a GTM.


Lots of garage space if you need it. Love to have this space, and those wheels! May have to buy a set of 888's before my next outing.

[carbonbob]

Hi
Glad you enjoyed it I will be back for another go there as you said takes a few laps to remember then a few more to master it well sort of master it
I have booked a rockingham one for nov 2nd got a deal for a lunch taster with groupon deals and can do the afternoon for a discounted price so will be about £100 for a half day open pit lane just got to get geometry set up a bit better before then ;D ;D

[avantkiwi]

Another trackday booked at Bedford for this coming Monday (Oct 15).
Now have some super sticky Toyo R888 tyres on the car to look forward to.

Still places available via MSV if anyone is interested in upping the MEV count.

[mabbs]

What time are you getting there ? I may come down and watch as I only live round the corner.

ATB

Jon

[avantkiwi]

Will be down there from about 8 for registration and briefing.
Sighting laps from 9am, then open pit lane until 16:00.

[marrinmac]

The PalmerSport event is open to anyone with a road driving licence, and participants spend a day driving a stunning selection of cars absolutely flat out with coaching from superb instructors.