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I have a question: Who’s the nearest reputable independent Porsche specialist to Bruntingthorpe? I’m going to have a long drive back to Glasgow the next day and it’d be nice to drop in and have the car double-checked for safety after thrashing it around the track. I’d hate to discover too late that I’d fried the brakes or something.

Hi tony,

Don't forget we have Chris Franklin there on the day

He also does brakes I believe, given that he does complete suspension rebuilds, why not drop him an e-mail

Was the article I wrote on the subject of Chris at Centergravity OK for next edition of All Torque

The other problem you have is you will be going back on a Sunday I assume, so none will be open as most work Monday to Saturday around here

Regards

Brian

poprock wrote:I have a question: Who’s the nearest reputable independent Porsche specialist to Bruntingthorpe? I’m going to have a long drive back to Glasgow the next day and it’d be nice to drop in and have the car double-checked for safety after thrashing it around the track. I’d hate to discover too late that I’d fried the brakes or something.

How's about you get it checked over beforehand? Might just save you some embarrasment at the circuit?

mymerak wrote:Was the article I wrote on the subject of Chris at Centergravity OK for next edition of All Torque

The other problem you have is you will be going back on a Sunday I assume, so none will be open as most work Monday to Saturday around here

That’s a good point. I hadn’t really thought that through, had I? Yes, all the info about Chris and the day will be in the April magazine. Looks good so far.

Li Moo Bai wrote:How's about you get it checked over beforehand? Might just save you some embarrasment at the circuit?

Of course, I thought that went without saying. I was thinking about a check over afterwards as well. I’m that paranoid.

I've been asked by Bruntingthorpe to provide their own track day details as they are getting lots of calls asking for more information??

Please read before calling to make your booking:

2008 BRUNTINGTHORPE TRACK DAY
CIRCUIT 2 mile Sprint Circuit
FORMAT Open Pit Lane - Up to 25 cars on circuit at once
NOISE LIMIT 98bd Static 87.5 drive by All cars will be noise tested on arrival and Event Staff have the authorisation to stop vehicles on circuit should you exceed this noise limit.
RESTRICTIONS All participants must hold a valid full driver’s licence and be over the age of 17 years old

COSTS
Payment is by cheque made payable to Big Thunder prior to the day to secure your booking. Payment for any additional drivers or passengers can be made prior to the day, or alternatively you can pay for these on the day. Cash or cheques will be accepted on the day. Please be aware we do NOT have credit card facilities.
Drivers £100.00 each
Additional drivers £25.00 each
Passengers £5.00 each
Helmets £15.00 each
Tuition £25.00 per session

QUESTIONS
Tel:0116 2799318 Email: fay.oliver@bruntingthorpe.comWeb: http://www.bigthunder.co.uk
BOOKINGS
Please send payment to: -
Fay Oliver
Big Thunder
Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground
Lutterworth Leics, LE17 5QS

TRACK DAY NOTES
Access to Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground for track days is from 08:30 hours. · On arrival a coloured sticker will be placed on your windscreen for security purposes. Do not remove this until you have left site after the event.· Turn LEFT once you are through security and follow the Yellow Line to the Pits area. · Signing-in will take place in the Pits Cabin where you will be asked to sign the track day declaration and indemnity form. All drivers, additional drivers and passengers MUST sign in on arrival. · You will be issued with a wrist band identifying if you are the main driver, a 2nd driver or a passenger. · Front seat passengers only are permitted, and must be over 17 years of age. · A drivers briefing will take place outside the Pits Cabin at 09:30 hours and all drivers MUST attend.· If you are new to Bruntingthorpe please make the staff aware and they can give you some additional briefing notes about the circuit. · Helmets must be worn on circuit at all times except on familiarisation laps. They are available to hire if you do not have your own. · There will be instructors available on site for one to one tuition and it is advisable to pre book this. Tuition is booked in 20 minute sessions. · The Circuit will open at 10:00 hours with familiarisation laps and we then operate an open pit lane procedure. · There will be approximately 20 vehicles on the circuit at any one time. · The Circuit will close for 1 hour for lunch.· There will be a catering van on site all day serving hot and cold drinks and food.· The Circuit will close at 16:00 hours. · When leaving the site drive down the access road beside the Control Tower and turn left and follow the Yellow Line to the security gate. · Please do not bring pets. · Please be aware that there is no fuel on site so come with a full tank! Keep an eye on our website for other track day dateswww.bigthunder.co.uk Tel. 0116 2799318 fay.oliver@bruntingthorpe.com

Booked in and looking forward to it

Tom wrote:Booked in and looking forward to it

Great stuff!

Can i come down to watch?
Cos my car is 2 LOUD! 2 run.
Any cost if i do???

Will anyone take me round for a couple o laps?

964russ wrote:Can i come down to watch?
Cos my car is 2 LOUD! 2 run.
Any cost if i do???

Will anyone take me round for a couple o laps?

I thought you were opting for a muffler can?? Did you try one or give upon the idea?

Spectators are not allowed at Brunty so your best bet would be to ask if you can be a passenger in someone else's car and then ring Brunty to book in and pay the small fee.

I would take you but I already have a passenger.

I have been trying to contact Fay to ask whether we could have spectators on the day ( as a concession) but she is off sick. When I speak with her I will update on this thread.

PaulPSB wrote: Spectators are not allowed at Brunty so your best bet would be to ask if you can be a passenger in someone else's car and then ring Brunty to book in and pay the small fee.

I would take you but I already have a passenger.

I have been trying to contact Fay to ask whether we could have spectators on the day ( as a concession) but she is off sick. When I speak with her I will update on this thread.

A friend of mine wants to come watch, so if you could find out the answer to this Paul, that would be great. Cheers

I’d like to know about this as well. My girlfriend’s meant to be coming along with me, but not driving or being a passenger … just to hang out in the TIPEC parking area for chat and maybe some sandwich-related action.

Faye had mentioned to me when I phoned to book that passengers did not need to be booked in advance, but could turn up and pay on the day. I guess at the worst, I could pay for Jen on the morning as a passenger and then just not take her out in the car?

On a different note: Time for me to book somewhere for us to stay a couple of nights nearby. What’s everyone else doing? Anyone got recommendations?

You're more than welcome to stay with us.

I'll be providing catering on the day... selection of sandwiches and a lovely array of soft drinks from various organic producers, all in the back of the turbo as long as it's not thrashed around the track!

If you're lucky, I'll make brownies. Taking requests now.

964russ wrote:Can i come down to watch?
Cos my car is 2 LOUD! 2 run.
Any cost if i do???

87.5 drive by is not loud at all. Not confident that mine would pass that! There are various mufflers available but they are around the £100 mark at Demon theives. Crazy limits!

Hi

In case you were considering those "noise cans"...they will only drop your Db level by around 5 Db...

So as an example if you are at 100 DB ,,,then you are NOT getting down to 87.5 with them

Mine at 117 to 120 is WAY too loud anyway, but anyone going MUST remember they wont get money back if you turn up too loud.......

My best advice is find someone with a decibel meter (I have one for anyone on South Coast) or try a stereo shop...then hold engine revs at 2/3 maximum....usually around 4000 to 4500 and test at 18 inches from exhaust tips and level with ground......any higher than limit...you WILL NOT be allowed to run and no refund!!!!

All the best Brett