loggyboy
ClioSport Club Member
I have done a search and found a few threads that lead to discussing/comparing series but no dedicated thread so here goes:
I'm looking to compete either this year or next (depending on when finances allow) and I thought I'd get some views opinions from those currently competing (if any many are on here!).
Car will almost certainly be a Clio 182 - and The 3 obvious series ive seen so far are, 750mx 182 series,TA tricolore trophy and MSV trackday trophy.
First up is the inevitable 750mc 182 series - i'm drawn to this for the longstanding reputation of the 750mc (i've followed Locosts, RGB and stock hatches for years), what appears to be the best media coverage and the 1 make/even nature. I obviously appreciate the haters of the mandatory items, but I would be buying a pre prepped car, as there's a few out there in budget so im not too concerned by this. I don't like the expensive tyres and mandatory supplier but in big scheme of things a couple of hundred quid? on tyres every few months is not the worst to deal with.
Tricolore seems good for keeping budget due to production classes (which I would aim for), but with a mixed field of both cars and classes leads me to think lapping and hierarchy may annoy me.
Trackday trophy looks good for evenness with power to weight governing class, but similar to above with regards to speed differential between classes. My other concern is regards to the novice requirement, I don't plan to share so I would be a solo with a mandatory timed pitstop, but what happens after 6 races and i'm no longer a novice - is that it? Find another home after 6 races, or best case find a mate who is a novice and then change after another 6 races? - seems silly!
Would also be good to get some fuel and tyre budgets from those currently competing as I can do all the sums I like with initial purchases and entry fees but I know the consumables (ignore mech failures and accidents) will be quite high.
Cheers all.
I'm looking to compete either this year or next (depending on when finances allow) and I thought I'd get some views opinions from those currently competing (if any many are on here!).
Car will almost certainly be a Clio 182 - and The 3 obvious series ive seen so far are, 750mx 182 series,TA tricolore trophy and MSV trackday trophy.
First up is the inevitable 750mc 182 series - i'm drawn to this for the longstanding reputation of the 750mc (i've followed Locosts, RGB and stock hatches for years), what appears to be the best media coverage and the 1 make/even nature. I obviously appreciate the haters of the mandatory items, but I would be buying a pre prepped car, as there's a few out there in budget so im not too concerned by this. I don't like the expensive tyres and mandatory supplier but in big scheme of things a couple of hundred quid? on tyres every few months is not the worst to deal with.
Tricolore seems good for keeping budget due to production classes (which I would aim for), but with a mixed field of both cars and classes leads me to think lapping and hierarchy may annoy me.
Trackday trophy looks good for evenness with power to weight governing class, but similar to above with regards to speed differential between classes. My other concern is regards to the novice requirement, I don't plan to share so I would be a solo with a mandatory timed pitstop, but what happens after 6 races and i'm no longer a novice - is that it? Find another home after 6 races, or best case find a mate who is a novice and then change after another 6 races? - seems silly!
Would also be good to get some fuel and tyre budgets from those currently competing as I can do all the sums I like with initial purchases and entry fees but I know the consumables (ignore mech failures and accidents) will be quite high.
Cheers all.
