Trackday at Odiham Airfield this weekend!

Paul Thompson 'Hooligan' · 12-09-08, 05:51 AM

Hi all

For someone wanting some late season fun on track - RMA are organising a trackday at RAF Odiham this coming weekend (Sun 14th) and there are just a few places left.

So if you're interested (105dB and £125 + possibly a £25 membership fee??) contact them fast!

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VCC56 · 12-12-08, 07:31 AM

Nadine and myself are going with the Comp Coupe, and I think Glenn & 40 is doing it aswell. Never done this track before, but certainly looks promising. Why not join the fun?

Peter · 12-13-08, 02:35 PM

wow, didn't know there was a track like that so close to me! i'd be there if only the weather was looking more certain (does it ever?!)! hope it's not too icey for you all; weather check just now indicates a fairly clear but cloudy day

Paul Thompson 'Hooligan' · 12-13-08, 04:03 PM

HI Peter -

I suspect it will be a tad cold and slippery...Still, should be interesting and I'll hopefully get some pics of both the comp coupe and Glen's Southern GT.

Ps - looking forward to seing you at some club sprints/hillclimbs in 2009 - all going to plan I hope..

Peter · 12-14-08, 02:19 PM

just written a long reply to this then lost it after submittal when it tells me i'm not logged in anymore!!!

didn't fancy this date after my slippery 1st track experience 12 months ago, but i think the next's in May, so hopefully i'll be on the list Paul!

car's fine, just not doing anything presently (bank balance repair!)

now researching front wings, back wings, extra weights, fat chicks etc to keep the thing nailed to the road. would like to say i'll be with some of you @ IOM in april, but it's a money thing again.....!

before then - - - - MERRY CHRISTMAS

ps how was Odiham Nad/ Bjorn/ et al???????

VCC56 · 12-17-08, 04:15 AM

Hi Peter,

Nice to see you posting on this forum! The trackday at RAF Odiham was good fun, the circuit is made up of runways and coned chikanes. This was only the 2nd track day the organisers have done there. The runways are in active use by squadrons of Chinooks, and are in very good order. We got there for the drivers briefing at 8:30 am. Glenn had already arrived and was unloading his amazing Southern GT. We didn't get on track before around 11 am due to a quite thick fog, lowering visibility to around 100 yards. Once on track, it was great fun. The circuit has a long straight where we hit about 160 before slamming the brakes on. Round the back, it has some chikanes and twisty bits and not many places to overtake. Once we got to know the lay-out, we found the circuit very well suited to our kind of cars. The day had a relaxed format to it, overtake either side, but just behave gentleman-like to other track users. The inevatable pratt in a Porsche was the only fly in the ointment. The t****r tried to race us, late braking into corners trying deperately to force his way past, flashing his lights, weaving behind us, but had neither the skills or power to pass the Viper. This happened towards the end of the day, but up until then, it had been an excellent day. We will be back for more in the summer. I think 29th July 09 was mentioned as a day where they were going to pull out all the stops, have air displays and other things, like a slightly smaller scale Wings and Wheels day, but also to include track action. I'll be back for more in the summer. Highly recommended!

RichardH · 12-17-08, 09:38 AM

Dave · 12-17-08, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by RichardH

I 2nd that...... bring on the photos.

Peter · 12-17-08, 04:41 PM

reckon they'd be having so much fun, there was no time for camera work (normally my job...but i'm driving too now!!

can't wait to visit (and the cold to go away..). long straights and short sharp twisty bits. hopefully a few more of us can be there together next time.

new year's resolution: get that damn MSA license for other events too.
now resolution!: get that damn license!!