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Club member Bjorn has advised us that there will be an open day at Janspeed in Salisbury on the 5th November 2005. Bjorn will be there with his GTD40 along with some of the Corvette boys….. Janspeed of course need no introduction as a world leading manufacturer of exhaust components, nor as...

A few thoughts from me…… Firstly, I think that at “our level” by far the biggest factor in any car’s track performance is the driver. For example, one of our club members (in a GTD) was once out on track with a highly respected and very quick historic race driver in a track-prepared but far...

TTT The places are being taken up fast, so if you plan to come, book early to avoid disappointment! Fred, As Frank says, if you repack correctly you should have no trouble with the noise level. Do let me know if you want a place. James, It isn’t cars that crash – it’s the drivers!! Charles

Anyone seen this video clip currently doing the rounds? It's a standing start drag between a Porsche, a fast jet and a Yamaha. Great fun. click here! Charles

Hi Frank. It's the usual 5 car 105dB "noisy" day. The circuit will open at 9.00am and close at 4.00pm, with lunch 12-1pm. Will you be coming? All the best, Charles

The date for this event is Tuesday 15th November. This is a great day out and a chance to lap the Goodwood circuit in the most friendly atmosphere. The GTD40 club has a number of places but we need to secure them in good time! The cost is £200 per car plus £25 per extra driver - so good value...

The visit to the Ascari facility in Banbury, as publicised in the last GTD Club Magazine, will be this Saturday. For those of you who won't be at the Brighton Speed Trials, here are the particulars from Bob Charlton: Directions and details :- Meeting at Ascari, Banbury at 10-am Saturday 10th...

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Glad to hear it was a good day! Unfortunately the call came too late for me to get down there. I really love the F5000 and Can-Am cars. Maybe next time.... Charles

Hi Ron! Yes, clay shooting is great fun. I'd love to go more often than I do, but swmbo isn't keen on it You can use your own gun but as I don't have my own (yet ) I just use the school's. One day...... Charles

I've made a booking at a shooting school near Heathrow for Saturday, 27th August. I was there a few weeks ago and thoroughly recommend it as a fantastic venue. The total cost including gun hire, instructor, clays and cartridges is likely to be around £100 and lunch can also be provided at extra...

The Historic Super Prix is being held at Brands Hatch this Saturday and Sunday, the 23rd and 24th of July. This is an opportunity to see F5000 and Can-Am cars racing, something not to be missed. The best news is that if you turn up in your 40, you can get in for free and park overlooking...

[ QUOTE ] take care out there! [/ QUOTE ] Well said, Ken. Here's the link to the BBC story web page which only has the briefest of details. It's a stark reminder to all of us that things can go wrong on track, and that the consequences can be more serious than a bent car and damaged...

Ron, YHM Charles

Ken, I have to agree with your comments on the BRM! I had the pleasure of push starting one a few years ago and yes, they're a little loud Legend has it that when it was taken for a shakedown at Silverstone, a man out shopping in Towcester (6 *MILES* away) heard it, recognised it, left his...

A word to the wise.... I was down at Goodwood last week and the marshals seemed stricter with the noise limits than I ever remember. Speaking to them, it seems the weather can affect the measurements - we had low cloud in the morning and they told me it can make a difference! In the past I've...

I've booked my place. Is anyone else planning to come? Charles

Hi Bill. You need to speak to the lad Malcolm (or search his postings). He went throught the same exercise last year and now has a fabulous garage, complete with 4 poster lift, brake test rollers, etc. No doubt he'll be along soon..... Charles

If anyone doesn't have a PS2, then I reckon now is the time to buy one. I've just been up to HMV at Piccadilly Circus and I'm now the proud owner of a PS2 / GT4 package - they're doing a special deal at £114.98 for the pair. Like Brett, I know what I'll be doing this weekend..... Charles

Castle Combe circuit urgently needs our help. The circuit has been served with a Noise Nuisance Order by the local council and this may well mean the cancellation of British F3 and GT racing after 2005. For the full story, see http://www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk/ Local enthusiasts in...