12/12/2008 12:35:58 fishert Anyone booked to do the Bedford trackday in Feb 2009, as I have booked

12/12/2008 12:48:17 JP12 I would like to do it but I'm not sure my car will be ready in time. I will have to wait until the last minute and see if any places are left. Joe

12/12/2008 15:40:17 Gary&BVZ Hi Tamsin ..I expect to be at Bedford again but have not booked yet ..I will check out the LOT site shortly .. Gary ...

12/12/2008 20:35:27 Gary&BVZ [b]I'm booked ..[/b] Well I have booked for Bedford but dont know if it is on the 7th or the 14th Feb as the web pages give 2 different dates ... I have mailed Paul asking clarification .. Gary ...

12/12/2008 21:38:55 fishert Gary Its definitely the 14th (Valentines Day!!) as I asked the question to Paul & he said he was going to correct it. If you look on LoT events page its says the 14th. Was also able to book a 2nd driver with Paul G. The car is currently in bits so its a good incentive to get it back together in time.

12/12/2008 23:00:49 Gary&BVZ Thanks for the info .. I seem to remember you were upgrading your brakes last year ....What are you modding this year ????? Gary ...

13/12/2008 20:42:27 fishert Did the big brake conversion last winter in time for Bedford. Worked a treat, with late braking and not fading. This winter the rear 5 link suspension geometry is being tweaked, a full roll cage being fitted before doing Bedford as I intend to do a few races with it next year. Hopefully after Bedford do an engine swap for a more powerful K that James (my other half) is building and give the car a fresh lick of paint.

21/12/2008 21:26:52 Gareth Evans [b]Im booked[/b] see you there

23/12/2008 20:30:42 Gary&BVZ Gareth ...Look forward to meeting you at Bedford .. Has anyone else from MGoT booked ??? I have Tamsin , Gary , Gareth and possibly Joe .. Wishing all MGoT members a Happy Xmas and trouble free New Year :) ... Cheers ..Gary & Dee ...

01/01/2009 21:02:19 chrisburton84 Hi I've booked myself in for the session on the 14th at bedford I was hoping somebody could tell me what happens next will I be sent an email saying whats what as I've nothing showing in the upcoming events/booked events part of my profile or is this because its been done through lotus on track, i've had the paypal conformation saying i've paid so does that mean im in? Also whats the format of the day is it 'friendly' kind of day or is it a 'move out of my way first timer' kind of day. Cheers Chris

01/01/2009 23:21:31 Tim Guy Yes, the Bedford Track Day is organised by Lotus on Track with an invite to MGoT members. You will have booked through their site so it doesn't show on the MGoT booking system. I've only been on track with Lotus a few times but they are generally faster than TFs so you will need to keep a keen eye on your mirror and let them past on the straights. Especially as its open pit lane and not sessioned beginner/intermediate /experienced as most MGoT events are ;) [URL="http://www.lotus-on-track.com/various/mgot/"]http://www.lotus-on-track.com/various/mgot/[/URL]

02/01/2009 01:08:51 chrisburton84 I've been to the Nurburgring four times now would it be safe to say the same rules apply watch out for everything n jobs a good one. May sound daft but i've never done a track day in this country n im more nervous bout this than the ring

02/01/2009 01:28:03 Tim Guy No. A track day is completely different and far more civilised than the Ring as far as I have heard. You will doubtless get a communication from LoT about the day, read it carefully. Also listen to the track briefing on the day. Generally on track days, overtaking is prohibited in braking zones and corners and should be by consent between the two drivers to minimise the possibility of contact between cars. If a faster car is behind you, ease off and let it by on the correct side. Equally, if you are the faster car, wait until the car in front is happy that you should go by. At all costs avoid the red mist ;) I can't speak for LoT, who are running the Bedford day but MGoT are very particular that these safety rules are obeyed and you will get black flagged for breaking them. Have a read of the track etiquette section in our FAQ section to get a better idea of how the day might be run. [URL="http://www.mgs-on-track.com/faq"]http://www.mgs-on-track.com/faq[/URL]. Better yet, I'm sure LoT will have something similar on their website too. EDIT Yup, There you go:- [URL="http://www.lotus-on-track.com/faq.html"]http://www.lotus-on-track.com/faq.html[/URL]

02/01/2009 18:12:02 fishert [FONT=Arial][B][SIZE=2]You could email Paul to verify you booking ([/SIZE][/B][/FONT][FONT=Arial][B][SIZE=2]paul@lotus-on-track.com). Instructions etc get emailed approx 5 days before the event. The format last year was on arrival have the car sound tested (warm engine). As we trailer the car there is an area where you park up & then unload to get it sound tested. Sign in & have a drivers briefing & wrist tags. Then drive over to the garages/pit lane complex. Garages in the past have not been available for cars but you can put your stuff in them. Due to it being an open pit lane day, the first 30 mins or so is for familiarisation, there is a speed limit of 50mph & no overtaking but I don't recall a pace car being used. Then after that you go out and stay out for as long as you like. We normally do about 20mins. Very rarely need to queue in the pit lane, if so its only for a few minutes and it should be better this year with less cars. [/SIZE][/B][/FONT]

02/01/2009 18:42:40 JP12 Definitely not going to make this track day now. My car is just a shell because I have decided to commence a full rebuild and change the colour. It will be April at the earliest before I am back on track.

06/01/2009 20:42:09 Dave P I have booked for the Bedford session. Not sure if the BGT will be back together in time though; #4 exhaust valve disintegrated at Brands in December and mashed the piston and the alloy head. Rebuild is supposed to be starting next week so fingers crossed! Dave P

06/01/2009 21:10:40 Martin C [quote=Dave P]I have booked for the Bedford session. Not sure if the BGT will be back together in time though; #4 exhaust valve disintegrated at Brands in December and mashed the piston and the alloy head. Rebuild is supposed to be starting next week so fingers crossed! Dave P[/quote] Hi Dave, Happy New Year...................or is it :o Sorry to hear this, expensive end to the season, can you claim half off the co-driver ;) How is the 'K' series Midget coming along? or does this set back put it on hold:confused: Regards, Martin.

07/01/2009 12:55:08 Dave P Hi Martin, Happy New Year to you too. I will pass on your sugestion to Alan, I am sure he will appreciate it! Both at Brands and when the gearbox broke at Cadwell park, I was driving so I can't even blame him! The engine is being fitted to the Midget at the moment so I should have it back before Bedford. I am not sure how many miles I will need to do before I "track" it but if I keep to the non-extreme engine map it should be OK. I have a keyswitch so I can't change to the 8,000 rpm rev limit when the first Elise blasts past:rolleyes:

07/01/2009 15:47:39 fishert It will be good to have another K powered midget to 'play with'

11/01/2009 20:40:35 fishert Why is Bedford not listed on the 2009 event forum?

11/01/2009 21:25:01 Tim Guy [quote=fishert]Why is Bedford not listed on the 2009 event forum?[/quote] I guess because strictly, it's not one of ours.

11/01/2009 23:33:41 Dave No - I just forgot - sorry - fixed now - and I've copied this thread to it.

15/01/2009 15:11:51 fishert [b]Head Count[/b] so whats the latest head count for this event. a few brave, mad souls!! Well my car is still in bits and the w/ends are rapidly disappearing.

15/01/2009 23:10:25 Gary&BVZ Hi Tamsin ..Look forward to meeting up again at Bedford . Looks like you will have to book soon if you want to drive Silverstone .. I think 10 places have gone today ... I am off to Kenya tomorrow for a bit of sunshine so I can survive the freezing temps of Bedford in Feb ..:) :) :) :) For sure it was COLD last year ...:(:( :( :( :( I might try & cadge a ride with you if all is going well :D. Cheers Gary ....

16/01/2009 08:29:02 fishert Gary, you're more than welcome to have a ride in the car.

17/01/2009 11:57:06 Jennie Hi Tamsin I've just had a quick look at the LoT site and there seem to be 7 MGs booked: Dick Owens You Gary Dawson Gareth Evans David Pearce C Burton Me & Neil Be good to see you again - hope you get the car sorted! Jennie

17/01/2009 19:50:56 fishert Jennie & Neil It will be good to see there. Its been a while!

17/01/2009 20:01:42 chrisburton84 Looking forward to meeting you all do we know how many lotus's there will be?

17/01/2009 20:12:06 fishert last year it was a total of 100 cars and allowing 40 cars out on the track at any one time, but I believe they have reduced the numbers by 20% this year

29/01/2009 21:24:51 chrisburton84 Just so I know before I go, whats the rules on cameras on recording a lap as Ive seen plenty on youtube and was half hoping to do something for myself to annoy the other half with when I get back about how much fun I had. Any ideas?????

02/02/2009 15:17:17 fishert Camera rules vary from place to place, I vaguely recall that Bedford was not too bad when we've done it before, quite often a disclaimer form is filled in on the day. I am sure you are aware that it can not be hand held, I think that is general rule for all venues. And some places are pickier than others about the quality of the mounts. As at silverstone one time they rejected our home made mount even though we had used it at other places with no problems. You could email LoT to see if they have camera rules for bedford. Or just bring the camera with you on the day anyway.

02/02/2009 16:20:27 Dave Tamsin's right - cameras have to be securely mounted and the mount will be checked before they allow you out on circuit. These days, I'd be surprised if you could get away with anything that was home-made. It's fair enough really - a camera is a lethal projectile if you are unfortunate enough to hit a barrier and it's probably your head that would be in the way :eek: Generally, these rules are getting more carefully enforced as time goes by. If you've got a proper mount, your best bet is to mention it when you sign-on and they will tell you whether you need to sign an additional indemnity and how to get the mount checked.