York Raceway

[jamesy12345]

Hello all...is there any interest for meeting up at York Raceway in the summer, maybe even to try some runs..?? This is in England in the UK btw

http://www.yorkraceway.org.uk/RWYB.html

Looking at last years time table the first events are in April/May. I'm hoping to get down there anyway but in the link above they host club meetings, will give them a ring to find out prices, etc.

Looking at the different classes available it seems there would be some pretty stiff competition, probably due to Volvo not thinking about motorsport when choosing engine sizes!!

Non-turbo 1.7 & 2.0 = class C...e.g. 2 litre Vauxhalls & Fords
Turbo 1.7 = class T....lots of 2 litre and above turbos in this class f(O.o)f the 1721 cc engine would probably be the smallest in the class as the limit is 1700 cc and above!! Never mind, being the underdog is a good thing....pray for rain maybe, and anyway there is a trophy for 'best time in club'

There also a 'BRC' class for cars under 1000 quid....sounds promising until you read the rules - if someone asks you need to sell your car!! No chance....

Anyway, if anyone is interested give me a shout, we can work some dates out or otherwise I will post updates regardless

[yorkshire480]

Definitely interested especially given it's location.

[jamesy12345]

Okey dokey that makes enough for a drag race then - 2!

Just phoned a very nice lady called Yvonne on 01422 843651, they are going to email me some details. Looking at the site last year it was 30 quid for a days racing and/or £12.50 admission. Sounds like they start around Easter...

[jamesy12345]

A little more info...prices were as above, camping is a fiver a night, I wasn't planning on this but could be up for it. Looking at my working pattern probably I would be planning for either the 6th or 27th of May cos I'm working Easter . Dates to be confirmed, as noted by Chris (the Man who emailed me)...

Club Day Events At York Raceway
We can certainly help out with a club day event. Our facilities are:-
Dedicated area for your group to camp and pit your vehicles.
Dedicated holding area prior to participants entering track.
Qualifying in your exclusive group.
Qualifying order posted after each group race - updating throughout the day.
Trophy for lowest ET in Club.
Public address publicity for Club.
No extra charge on standard admission charges for this service.
One Organiser per every 10 Club members pre entered are admitted free.
Hope this information has been helpful. Please contact me directly if you
require further information.
Chris Murty – 07824 601036


Hello James thank you for your email and phone call as Yvonne has likely mentioned we still have not officially confirmed our dates yet however we will be starting the season as always on Easter Sunday and Monday 31st March 1st of April, as soon as we have confirmed our dates I will fire them in an email for you to pick and choose which event you would like to attend. I have attached our club offer and our prices.

Chris
YorkRaceway
http://www.yorkraceway.org.uk/
info@yorkraceway.org.uk
Tel: 01422 843651
Mob: 07824 601 036

[jamesy12345]

Bump!!

[jamesy12345]

Bump again! I know the weather is rubbish now, but come the spring/summer.....

[doingitsideways]

Could be interested, pretty up for being slowest car of the day too!!

Steve

[jamesy12345]

That’s 3 definitely maybes then!

I could take that title at the moment (slowest)....my boost solenoid still not functioning correctly, so cannot 'drop the hammer' lol as Tom Cruise once said in Days of Chunder

[doingitsideways]

Ha ha ha...

At least you've GOT a turbo!!

Where as me, I'm not fit to drive - not on a road, not on a race track!!

Wouldn't mind a go of Kidman though!

Steve

[jamesy12345]

Bring the S80 then!!

Kidman = too skinny

[doingitsideways]

Lol, yeah right!!

I'm not made of money... Averages 18mpg just pootling around, i'd be surprised to see 4 on the track!

Yeah, she does need to eat a couple of cakes, I like boobs!!

Would purely be for down-the-pub conversation... "so, you'll never guess who I had a go of the other day?!"

Lol!!

A couple of them would probably believe me too, I once that I went out with Billie Piper for 6 months after we met when I was on holiday in Cornwall!!

My nickname's Mojo for a reason... Maybe!!

Steve

[jamesy12345]

Good effort fella...3-2-1 you're the bomb ...Ms Piper is much more like it. Secret Diary of a Call Girl/Canterbury Tales and all that...er...so I heard...

I guess it is supposed to be a 480 club anway...

[jamesy12345]

Dates are updated on the York Raceway site!

http://www.yorkraceway.org.uk/events.html

[jamesy12345]

So that's....

31 - EASTER SUNDAY
1 APRIL - EASTER MONDAY
5 MAY
6 MAY - BANK HOL MON
26-27 MAY - BANK HOL W/E
7 JULY
25-26 AUGUST - BANK HOL W/E
22 SEPTEMBER
13 OCTOBER

All dates have RWYB sessions...

[jamesy12345]

Gents (& Ladies??),

Chris from York Raceway contacted me to confirm dates/events as below...

"Dates or event content may be subject to change without prior notice. MOTOR SPORT IS DANGEROUS, we would also recommend spectators should use ear protection for some events"

31 - EASTER SUNDAY
MINI VS. BEETLE SHOOTOUT
• 18th Annual Mini vs. Beetle Shootout
• Ultimate RWYB Shootout
• Drag Racers Test & Tune
• Run What You've Brung open to any type of vehicle
• Unique vehicles display

1 APRIL - EASTER MONDAY
EASTER NATIONALS
• American Super Stock Round 1
• JDM-DRC Round 1
• Volks Stock Round 1
• Super Cup Round 1 Eliminations
• Pro ET & Sportsman ET Round 1 Eliminations
• Run What You've Brung Sessions
• Unique vehicles display


5 MAY – SUNDAY
SUPER STREET SHOOTOUT
• Ultimate RWYB Shootout
• American Super Stock Round 2
• JDM-DRC Round 2
• Volks Stock Qualifying for Round 2
• Super Cup Qualifying for Round 2
• Pro-ET and Sportsman ET Qualifying for Round 2
• Run What You've Brung
• Unique vehicles display


6 MAY - BANK HOL MON
UK OPEN NATIONALS
• American Super Stock Round 3
• JDM-DRC Round 3
• Volks Stock Round 2
• Super Cup Round 2 Eliminations
• Pro ET & Sportsman ET Round 2 Eliminations
• Plus plenty of track time for R.W.Y.B
• Unique vehicles display


26-27 MAY - BANK HOL W/E
UK SUMMER NATIONALS
Sunday 26th
• Ultimate RWYB Shootout
• American Super Stock Round 4
• JDM-DRC Round 4
• Volks Stock qualifying Round 3
• Super Cup Round 3 Qualifying
• Pro ET & Sportsman ET Round 3 Qualifying
• R.W.Y.B sessions
• Unique vehicles display


Monday 27th
• American Super Stock Round 5
• JDM-DRC Round 5
• Volks Stock Round 3
• Super Cup Round 3 Eliminations
• Pro ET & Sportsman ET Round 3 Eliminations
• Open R.W.Y.B
• Unique vehicles display


7 JULY – SUNDAY
SPORTSMAN NATIONALS
• Ultimate RWYB Shootout
• American Super Stock Round 6
• JDM-DRC Round 6
• Volks Stock Round 4
• Super Cup Round 4
• Pro ET & Sportsman ET Round 4
• R.W.Y.B
• NSA Classic Bikes
• Straightliners


25-26 AUGUST – BANK HOL W/E
NATIONAL HOT ROD REUNION
• Sunday 25th
• 3rd Annual Hot Rod Reunion
• Ultimate RWYB Shootout
• American Super Stock Round 7
• JDM-DRC Round 7
• Volks Stock Round 5 Qualifying
• Super Cup Round 5 Qualifying
• Pro ET & Sportsman ET Round 5 Qualifying
• R.W.Y.B
• Featuring the 36th Annual Street Racer Championship
• Evening Live Entertainment
• NSA Classic Bikes
• Unique vehicles display



Monday 26th
• American Super Stock Round 8
• JDM-DRC Round 8
• Volks Stock Round 5 Eliminations
• Super Cup Round 5 Eliminations
• Pro ET & Sportsman ET Round 6 Eliminations
• R.W.Y.B
• Unique vehicles display



22 SEPTEMBER - SUNDAY
UK NORTHERN FINALS
The finals at York usually provides some cliff-hangers for those who didn't score enough points at the beginning of the season
• Ultimate RWYB Shootout
• Final Round of American Super Stock
• Final Round of Volks Stock Eliminators
• Final Round of Pro ET Sportsman ET
• Final Round of Super Cup
• R.W.Y.B.



13 OCTOBER – SUNDAY
JUDGEMENT DAY
The last chance for any grudge matches, Banzi runs or to catch up from any rain- offs before the season closes plus:
• Ultimate RWYB Shootout
• Open R.W.Y.B. plus running any un-concluded finals
• NSA

York-Raceway has 0-60 timing equipment integrated with the original TSI Drag Racing timing computer which provide precise 0-60 times along with the traditional drag times.

The 0-60 timing is in the right hand lane only.

To come as a club to any of these events ring 01422 843651
Or Email info@yorkraceway.org.uk

[jamesy12345]

Booooo! My working schedule STILL not sorted yet... . It's all a bit hard cos I'm leaving and need a replacement for me - can't escape until he* is in the seat (a cardboard cut-out should do the trick). Not sure if I will make either of dates in May...will get there eventually and post up. At least one car is ready to roll!

*maybe she. Unlikely

....Yes, brave Sir Robin turned about ("I didn't!") And gallantly he chickened out. Bravely taking ("I never did!") to his feet, He beat a very brave retreat.("all lies!") Bravest of the braaaave, Sir Robin....

[Jagwaa]

loving this thread, excited to say im very interested and would love to meet up with some other members. and being the new slowie!

[jamesy12345]

thanks fella, good to know you are interested! Sorry it's taking a while to get it sorted...

[jamesy12345]

Wheee!!

FINALLY got the nod to book flights, I can make the second bank holiday weekend in May.....................................SO..................who is up for the following:

26-27 MAY - BANK HOL W/E
UK SUMMER NATIONALS
Sunday 26th
• Ultimate RWYB Shootout
• American Super Stock Round 4
• JDM-DRC Round 4
• Volks Stock qualifying Round 3
• Super Cup Round 3 Qualifying
• Pro ET & Sportsman ET Round 3 Qualifying
• R.W.Y.B sessions
• Unique vehicles display

[edit:
Monday 27th
• American Super Stock Round 5
• JDM-DRC Round 5
• Volks Stock Round 3
• Super Cup Round 3 Eliminations
• Pro ET & Sportsman ET Round 3 Eliminations
• Open R.W.Y.B
• Unique vehicles display]

Ray le Otter should be ready but Pollution probably still will be in pieces. Let me know anyone who can make it and I will pass numbers on to York Raceway. I am up for staying the night

Cheers

ps....Er...I want to make a confession...I got carried away and purchased a nitrous kit...not fitted to anything yet but I am planning to make a diary of the installation

[jamesy12345]

Right, I emailed Chris at York Raceway, and he said he just needs to know numbers a few of weeks before the 26th so can allocate a pitting area.

Prices are as follows, all in pounds sorry no pounds sterling symbol on my keyboard....at least not that I can find...

Admission:

Adult: 12.50 (one day) 20 (two days)
Teen 13 yrs to 16 yrs: 7.50 (one day) 10 (two days)
Accompanied child 12 & under: free

Camping...opens at 6 pm:

Adult: 5 (one night) 10 (two nights)
Teens & children: free

RWYB track fees:

One day of runs is 30, two days is 50

So, a days racing for one person would be 42.50, or 80 quid for two days with camping. I asked Chris how many runs you would get per day and he thought at least 15 if you got up early and stayed late. According to the website there is a rough surface on the 'launch area' so no need to worry about rain!

They also have fees for trade pitches if anyone is interested....car boot sale maybe?? lol

More useful info below...

http://www.yorkraceway.org.uk/RWYB.html