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Well, I can highly recommend it!
I run my 182 FF in standard class (as it left the factory) and tbh there's only about 2 other cars that can get near it (and they're both 2-seater RWDs)
I was one of the instructors yesterday (took you round Elliot - hope you enjoyed it) and it was good to see some Clios out - don't understand why more of us aren't out there competing?
if anyone's interested in finding out more about getting in to sprinting, I'd be happy to give you some pointers - it's not that expensive and a right laugh
If you're near Curborough on the 28th April, I'll be competing in the Sheffield & Hallam Sprint so feel free to come and say hello
And Elliot, YES you should definitely get into it!
BG Clio 182 - Recaro
Curborough have got a members sprint afternoon on this Saturday so I will definitely be there
Cheers for the instructing on Sunday Matt!! Was very persuading and very good
I am defintitley thinking about getting into it!!
if I was to join what steps would I need to take
Obviously purchasing all the kit ie helmet and overalls
Whats else would I need to do?
Cheers
Cheers for the instructing on Sunday Matt!! Was very persuading and very good
I am defintitley thinking about getting into it!!
if I was to join what steps would I need to take
Obviously purchasing all the kit ie helmet and overalls
Whats else would I need to do?
Cheers
Well first step is to join the club (I think there's a membership form in the yearbook you should have been given). For your £23 membership you get the members track afternoons (usually about 6 a year) , free entry to any events at Curborough (some of the organising clubs charge spectators), newsletters and other stuff.
If you then want to get into competitive sprinting you need:
- Your MSA Non-Race National B licence £42; you can apply online and it valid for the calendar year
- Racing overalls, helmet and gloves - depends how much you want to spend but budget around £500-600 if you buy new but you may be able to get cheaper using eBay, Pistonheads, etc
- When you get your licence, the MSA will also send you the Blue Book which has all the rules for motorsport so you'll need to make sure your car complies with that. I took my car along to a sprint at Curborough and asked one of the scrutineers there to give it the once over to make sure I was ok.
With that, you're pretty much ready to go. As a member of the car club you can enter any of the sprints they organise. If you entered the Curborough championship you would also get invites to sprints at Curborough organised by other clubs.
I was planning to go to the track afternoon on Saturday, so if you want to come and find me I'd be happy to talk you through it...
, free entry to any events at Curborough (some of the organising clubs charge spectators), newsletters and other stuff.If you then want to get into competitive sprinting you need:
- Your MSA Non-Race National B licence £42; you can apply online and it valid for the calendar year
- Racing overalls, helmet and gloves - depends how much you want to spend but budget around £500-600 if you buy new but you may be able to get cheaper using eBay, Pistonheads, etc
- When you get your licence, the MSA will also send you the Blue Book which has all the rules for motorsport so you'll need to make sure your car complies with that. I took my car along to a sprint at Curborough and asked one of the scrutineers there to give it the once over to make sure I was ok.
With that, you're pretty much ready to go. As a member of the car club you can enter any of the sprints they organise. If you entered the Curborough championship you would also get invites to sprints at Curborough organised by other clubs.
I was planning to go to the track afternoon on Saturday, so if you want to come and find me I'd be happy to talk you through it...
Iceberg 172
any charge this weekend? to get in was gonna pop over
Swift Sport
This weekend is the BTRDA 75 Year Celebration Event on Sat 27th April, and on the Sunday it's the Sheffield and Hallamshire MC Sprint. I've no idea if there will be an entry fee, but I'd say it's unlikely as I've only paid to get in once in several years of attending.
Iceberg 172
l will be over on Sunday i reckon Ste, got the pain in the ass that is work on Saturday.
I have only been over once when they had the Morgans there didn't pay then.
I have only been over once when they had the Morgans there didn't pay then.
Iceberg 172
sound any idea what time it kicks off sunday?
Iceberg 172
fair enough, might see you there
Hi guys
I'll be competing on Sunday (car no 3 - Black 182 FF).
Practice runs start at 9-15. There'll be 2 of them before we start the timed runs.
Usually have a lunch break around 1-ish. If we all behave ourselves and don't go flying off we should get a timed run in before lunch and then 2 more after.
If you're around, feel free to come down and say hi
And no, I don't think Sheff and Hallam charge entry, they're a friendly bunch.
R56 JCW
Going back to the OP, I was in the LY200 at the intro day.
I also run the Trackdays there once a month with the guys on PH.
www.facebook.com/sprintandtrackday - contact us through there if you are interested.
I also run the Trackdays there once a month with the guys on PH.
www.facebook.com/sprintandtrackday - contact us through there if you are interested.
TT QS
Going back to the OP, I was in the LY200 at the intro day.
I also run the Trackdays there once a month with the guys on PH.
www.facebook.com/sprintandtrackday - contact us through there if you are interested.
Im defo coming. Loved it the other day and I want to beat that 1.2s time
Focus st170
Good luck mate haha you probably will I'm only running crappy tyres
TT QS
Nothing like a healthy rivalry lol
Hi Matt, Mike here with the silver 172 at the sprint on Sunday. Just thought I'd say hi and let you know that my shed (Clio) finally decided to work. Turned out the starter motor had stuck and it hadn't immobilised itself at all! The RAC guy who came along said he saw it all the time on Clio's that have been doing track days and not letting the engine cool properly so one to watch out for in future....
To Elliot182, its definately a good laugh doing sprinting and about as cheap as you can get in motorsport circles. Just be aware that all motorsport leads to unhealthy bank balances and accept that fact and you will be fine!
To Elliot182, its definately a good laugh doing sprinting and about as cheap as you can get in motorsport circles. Just be aware that all motorsport leads to unhealthy bank balances and accept that fact and you will be fine!
