09/04/2004 10:44:04 norman Thought I'd start the Bedford thread off with a request for 'who's going'? The problem I have is that I'm meeting so many new people at these events I forget their names (head like a sieve - consequence of advanced age). How about letting us know that you have booked and what car your taking. I'll start:- Norman Law TF160 Le Mans Green - Miltek exhaust (no other mods, warranty and all that) Looking forward to it already.:D

09/04/2004 10:52:56 Cannonball Bob I'll be there Norman and I know Dave has also booked. Norman Law: TF160 Le Mans Green - Miltek exhaust Bob L: F 1.8 MPi; Miltek exhaust, K&N 57i, Techspeed springy bits, TF steering rack (makes quite a bit of difference!) KH splitter,

09/04/2004 11:08:39 Dave Yes, there are six MGF/TFs, two MGBs, a Midget and a Rover 216 currently booked. I'll add my name to your list Norman. Norman Law: MGTF160, Le Mans Green - Miltek exhaust (no other mods, warranty and all that) Bob Larcombe: MGF 1.8 MPi, Tahiti Blue - Miltek exhaust, K&N 57i, Techspeed springy bits, TF steering rack, KH splitter Dave Livingstone: MGF VVC, Flame Red - too many mods to list - no warranty ;)

10/04/2004 08:17:03 Neil Me and Jennie will be going. Norman Law: MGTF160, Le Mans Green - Miltek exhaust (no other mods, warranty and all that) Bob Larcombe: MGF 1.8 MPi, Tahiti Blue - Miltek exhaust, K&N 57i, Techspeed springy bits, TF steering rack, KH splitter Dave Livingstone: MGF VVC, Flame Red - too many mods to list - no warranty [img]http://forums.mgs-on-track.com/images/smilies/wink.gif[/img] Neil and Jennie Stothert: MGF VVC, Tahiti Blue - various extra bits Looks like someone will have to come and take the photos on the basis of Silverstone:)

13/04/2004 08:12:51 fishert I'm the one with the midget (one carefull lady owner!), I hope a few more midgets book. Looking forward to the day.

13/04/2004 12:48:05 Rob Bell okay okay okay! I'll get me self sorted and get booked in ASAP! ROFL ;)

19/04/2004 18:14:14 Nathan Hello all, I'm looking forward to this as I never driven my car on a large circuit like this, my experience is limited to smaller sprint venues, (I often visit Curbuorgh sprint track testing with work). I've got a mk3 Rover 216, which has had a few mods to it (bigger brakes, lowered, exhaust, ECU, etc), funds permitting I'd like to have some new shocks in place too. Look forward to seeing you all there :) Nathan

19/04/2004 19:18:55 Steve White Giving this one some seriours consideration. Need to try out my new X-Power suspension :D Dave, you say its one of the safest tracks, do you recon I could get away without any additional insurance or would that be unwise?:(

21/04/2004 22:16:39 Dave [QUOTE=Steve White]Giving this one some seriours consideration. Need to try out my new X-Power suspension :D Dave, you say its one of the safest tracks, do you recon I could get away without any additional insurance or would that be unwise?:([/QUOTE] Steve, the insurance issue is a tricky one. Bedford is definitely one of the safest tracks because of the absence of stuff to hit should you spin off - there are few barriers/gravel traps etc. and plenty of grass run off. However, on any circuit it is always going to be possible that someone else spins in front of you and you cannot avoid hitting them. Obviously this risk is minimised when traffic is low and the cars/people on track are of similar capabilities. At Bedford the circuit is huge - 3.6 miles and so traffic shouldn't be a real problem. However, it will be open pit lane and so you would be on track with the most experienced of drivers and fastest of cars. Having said that, there are good lengths of straight on this circuit and so plenty of time/space for faster cars to overtake. Additionally, there isn't a better behaved bunch of drivers than SELOC (the Lotus Elise guys we are sharing the day with) and even though the Loti will be faster than us Fers, they are a courteous bunch and do employ the 'overtaking by consent' rule. Indeed we borrowed it from them! Of course, a big factor is how much you expose yourself to the risk. If you drive within your limits; if you keep plenty of distance from other cars; if you back off and let faster cars go by - then you'd have to be pretty unlucky to have an accident. So, what am I saying here? It would be unwise for me to recommend that you take the risk, but the risk is small. Have I taken the risk? Yes, but I don't do it regularly. I'm now lucky enough to be insured with a company that offers track day cover at just £25 per day (excess raised to £1000 for the day). You must take the decision yourself.

27/04/2004 09:11:17 Dave [b]Just 15 places left[/b] Bedford is filling up rapidly, with just 15 places left. Currently booked are: [font=Garamond]Tamsin Fisher - MG Midget (K series)[/font] [font=Garamond]Alan Kyson - MGA[/font] [font=Garamond]Simon Jackson - MGB[/font] [font=Garamond]Bob Brooker - MGB V8 Roadster[/font] [font=Garamond]Neil and Jennie Stothert - MGF[/font] [font=Garamond]Derek Chadwick - MGF MPi[/font] [font=Garamond]Steve Hill - MGF MPi[/font] [font=Garamond]Bob Larcombe - MGF MPi[/font] [font=Garamond]Stephen Ratledge - MGF MPi[/font] [font=Garamond]Alan Brooke - MGF or race Metro[/font] [font=Garamond]David Livingstone - MGF VVC[/font] [font=Garamond]Norman Law - MGTF 160[/font] [font=Garamond]Nathan O'Dell - Rover 216[/font] If you want to join the fun on one of the longest (3.6 miles) and safest circuits in the country, please book soon! ------------------------------------------------------------ BOOKING ONLINE THROUGH SELOC'S WEBSITE SHOP ------------------------------------------------------------ 1. Go to [url="http://forums.seloc.org/assocmember.php?action=assocreg"]http://forums.seloc.org/assocmember.php?action=assocreg[/url] 2. Register on their website - this is a temporary 'associate membership' that lasts for 24 hours. 3. You will be sent a confirmation of your login (ours will all begin MG-) and a password. 4. When you have received your login password, go to [url="http://shop.seloc.org/login.php"]http://shop.seloc.org/login.php[/url] and login. 5. Now cut and paste the following link into your browser [url="http://shop.seloc.org/view_product.php?product=222"]http://shop.seloc.org/view_product.php?product=222[/url] This will ensure you get the £135 price for MGoT members. 6. You will see a description of the day and at the bottom of the screen on the left a drop down item about training - you will need to select either "No Thanks" or "Yes Please". 7. On the right hand side is an "add to basket" button - press this (you must have selected something about training first). 8. You will then see your shopping cart - use the continue button to work through to the checkout, confirming your address details as you go. 9. At the checkout select your payment method and carry on to enter credit card details etc. on their secure server at Worldpay Ltd. 10. You get a final screen from Worldpay with your transaction reference number and two follow up emails - one from SELOC and one from Worldpay. Job done!

29/04/2004 18:29:54 Steve White Dave, Have just booked so you can add me to the list :D

29/04/2004 20:23:41 Dave [QUOTE=Steve White]Dave, Have just booked so you can add me to the list :D[/QUOTE] Well done Steve. Neil Fry has also just booked so that's 15 of us: [font=Garamond]Tamsin Fisher - MG Midget (K series) Alan Kyson - MGA[/font] [font=Garamond]Simon Jackson - MGB[/font] [font=Garamond]Bob Brooker - MGB V8 Roadster[/font] [font=Garamond]Neil and Jennie Stothert - MGF[/font] [font=Garamond]Derek Chadwick - MGF MPi[/font] [font=Garamond]Steve Hill - MGF MPi[/font] [font=Garamond]Bob Larcombe - MGF MPi[/font] [font=Garamond]Stephen Ratledge - MGF MPi[/font] [font=Garamond]Alan Brooke - MGF or race Metro[/font] [font=Garamond]David Livingstone - MGF VVC[/font] [font=Garamond]Norman Law - MGTF 160[/font] [font=Garamond]Nathan O'Dell - Rover 216[/font] [font=Garamond]Neil Fry - MGF[/font] [font=Garamond]Steve White - MGTF 160[/font] [font=Garamond]Just 11 places left!! Price still held at £135 for MGoT members using the booking process on this thread.[/font]

30/04/2004 15:07:31 Steve White Dave, I've recieved a PM on the SELOC forum asking me to update my info on the following page [url="http://forums.seloc.org/showevent.php?eid=222"]http://forums.seloc.org/showevent.php?eid=222[/url] Bit concerned that the date on the top is 10th April & that not everyone from your list above that is appears on it ????? I followed your booking instructions, but has there been a cock up somewhere?

01/05/2004 09:27:17 Floyd_England [b]Another one booked (Advice sought)[/b] Bit of an introduction, I've just got myself an bog standard MGF VVC (2nd April), and am in the process of joining the MGCC. I've just booked for the Bedford Day. I'm a track day virgin on four wheels, but have done a few on two. Anyone with track day experience got any words of wisdom for a novice? As far as prep'ing the car I'd guess it's pretty much the same as you do with a bike, but any advice would be welcomed. Oh, I've booked the training session, as I thought it would probably be a good idea! Ian Lloyd MGF VVC Kawasaki ZX9

01/05/2004 10:33:42 Dave [QUOTE=Floyd_England]Bit of an introduction, I've just got myself an bog standard MGF VVC (2nd April), and am in the process of joining the MGCC. I've just booked for the Bedford Day. I'm a track day virgin on four wheels, but have done a few on two. Anyone with track day experience got any words of wisdom for a novice? As far as prep'ing the car I'd guess it's pretty much the same as you do with a bike, but any advice would be welcomed. Oh, I've booked the training session, as I thought it would probably be a good idea! Ian Lloyd MGF VVC Kawasaki ZX9[/QUOTE] Welcome Ian! You'll find the MGF great fun on track :D As long as you've checked the car over pretty thoroughly for the road, there's not much more to worry about on track. A few extra psi in the tyres, an empty boot, a suitable helmet and you're pretty much ready :) There are a few hints and tips in the frequently asked questions area, which is still sitting on the main pages (I must get around to moving some of this over on to The Pit Lane). Take a look at [url="http://www.mgs-on-track.com/index.php?pg=53"]http://www.mgs-on-track.com/index.php?pg=53[/url]. On the day, the first hour will be sighting laps, so that you can learn the circuit. Well done for sorting instruction, as that will help enormously. There is an offer from the organisers to provide instruction free of charge to track day beginners. If you've paid for instruction, I should email Paul Golding at SELOC and explain that you did this without knowing of the offer. I'm sure he'll sort you out. His email is [size=1][email="paul@elise160.net"][size=2]paul@elise160.net[/size][/email].[/size][size=2] Other than that take it slowly at first, build your confidence in the car and enjoy yourself![/size] By the way, when you join the MGCC you'll also automatically become a member of the MGF Register. You can find out more about this group at [url="http://www.mgfregister.org/"]http://www.mgfregister.org/[/url]. The big event to get in your diary is the Silverstone International Weekend on 24/25 July. More details at [url="http://www.mgcars.org.uk/carclub/silverstone.html"]http://www.mgcars.org.uk/carclub/silverstone.html[/url]. Looking forward to meeting you at Bedford :)

01/05/2004 13:02:41 Floyd_England [QUOTE=Dave]Welcome Ian! You'll find the MGF great fun on track :D Looking forward to meeting you at Bedford :)[/QUOTE] Thanks, I'm really looking forward to it! I know the grin factor of riding a bike and a track, and can imagine it's exactly the same on four wheels! One question I have got is regarding fuel, what's the best amount to have in the tank? Full, half.......? I may post some more questions as and when I think of them.

01/05/2004 13:16:22 Dave [QUOTE=Floyd_England]Thanks, I'm really looking forward to it! I know the grin factor of riding a bike and a track, and can imagine it's exactly the same on four wheels! One question I have got is regarding fuel, what's the best amount to have in the tank? Full, half.......? I may post some more questions as and when I think of them.[/QUOTE] You'll need a pretty full tank to start the day, as fuel consumption will rise significantly and you can easily use three quarters of a tank in one day. However, the track usually closes for an hour at lunchtime and you can always pop out to a local garage.

03/05/2004 07:51:06 Steve White According to the Bedford Autodrome website, they have fuel for sale on site :D

05/05/2004 22:12:10 Dave The day is now fully booked. There are 16 of us from MGs on Track: [font=Garamond]Tamsin Fisher - MG Midget (K series) Alan Kyson - MGA Simon Jackson - MGB[/font] [font=Garamond]Bob Brooker - MGB V8 Roadster[/font] [font=Garamond]Neil and Jennie Stothert - MGF[/font] [font=Garamond]Derek Chadwick - MGF MPi[/font] [font=Garamond]Steve Hill - MGF MPi[/font] [font=Garamond]Bob Larcombe - MGF MPi[/font] [font=Garamond]Stephen Ratledge - MGF MPi[/font] [font=Garamond]Alan Brooke - MGF or race Metro[/font] [font=Garamond]David Livingstone - MGF VVC[/font] [font=Garamond]Norman Law - MGTF 160[/font] [font=Garamond]Nathan O'Dell - Rover 216[/font] [font=Garamond]Neil Fry - MGF[/font] [font=Garamond]Steve White - MGTF 160[/font] [font=Garamond]Ian Lloyd - MGF VVC[/font] Should be a great day :D If anyone wants to come along and grab a few passenger laps then please do.

08/05/2004 17:28:53 mikky2002uk i'll be coming but only as a spectator this time,my brother in law is a member with seloc and we both want to see how it works before we take the plunge. what would be a good time to arrive? and do i need a pass or anything? hopefully we'll get a few passenger laps.:)

08/05/2004 17:59:33 Dave [QUOTE=mikky2002uk]i'll be coming but only as a spectator this time,my brother in law is a member with seloc and we both want to see how it works before we take the plunge. what would be a good time to arrive? and do i need a pass or anything? hopefully we'll get a few passenger laps.:)[/QUOTE] As a spectator you should be able to arrive at any time. :) The day will start early for drivers with the sign-on at 08:00 and a briefing at 08:30. To get the full picture of how track days work it would be useful to attend the briefing. No pass is necessary to get into the grounds. There'll be plenty of people willing to give you passenger laps, but don't forget that you'll need a helmet. See you there :D

21/05/2004 10:08:01 Alan Brooke [b]What to bring.....[/b] The list of who's attending has shown me in undecided mode... It looks like there's some nice twiddly bits on the circuit so I'll be bringing the race Metro, it should now be quiet enough (from the exhaust at least, the gearbox noise could be an issue). Al

21/05/2004 11:14:38 Dave Looking forward to seeing that Metro Alan :) So the definitive list is: [font=Garamond]Tamsin Fisher - MG Midget (K series) Alan Kyson - MGA Simon Jackson - MGB Bob Brooker - MGB V8 Roadster[/font] [font=Garamond]Neil and Jennie Stothert - MGF[/font] [font=Garamond]Derek Chadwick - MGF MPi[/font] [font=Garamond]Steve Hill - MGF MPi[/font] [font=Garamond]Bob Larcombe - MGF MPi[/font] [font=Garamond]Stephen Ratledge - MGF MPi[/font] [font=Garamond]Alan Brooke - MG Metro[/font] [font=Garamond]David Livingstone - MGF VVC[/font] [font=Garamond]Norman Law - MGTF 160[/font] [font=Garamond]Nathan O'Dell - Rover 216[/font] [font=Garamond]Neil Fry - MGF[/font] [font=Garamond]Steve White - MGTF 160[/font] [font=Garamond]Ian Lloyd - MGF VVC[/font] Don't expect any further communication from SELOC about this event. You are all booked - I've checked. I'll probably send out some final email about a week or so before the day. Really looking forward to this one now - it's been a long time since I went to Bedford :D

23/05/2004 23:49:35 Floyd_England [b]Refreshments[/b] Any idea what refreshments will be available??? Or do I just put a raw potato in the boot in the morning, and have it nicely done at lunch? :D

24/05/2004 11:30:00 Dave [QUOTE=Floyd_England]Any idea what refreshments will be available??? Or do I just put a raw potato in the boot in the morning, and have it nicely done at lunch? :D[/QUOTE] I've just checked and the potato idea sounds a good-un! Seriously though, there are no commercial facilities being opened. Apparently, the restaurant requires a guarantee of £1000 of sales for it to open. I'm told it is somewhat expensive anyway, so maybe no great loss. I understand that one of the Lotus guy's wives turns up with home made sandwiches for sale. However, I don't know what volume she caters for, so best throw that potato in just in case! More general info, by email, to everyone later today.

27/05/2004 08:55:44 Steve White One more question Dave (last one I promise ;) ) Will there be anywhere we can put our stuff (spare wheel, tyre pump, contents of the boot etc. etc ) while out on track?

27/05/2004 11:10:33 Dave [QUOTE=Steve White]One more question Dave (last one I promise ;) ) Will there be anywhere we can put our stuff (spare wheel, tyre pump, contents of the boot etc. etc ) while out on track?[/QUOTE] Steve, I'll email you an answer, as it's a security question. >> (last one I promise ;) ) No problem - that's what The Pit Lane is for :D

27/05/2004 17:56:06 Cannonball Bob [QUOTE=Floyd_England]Any idea what refreshments will be available??? Or do I just put a raw potato in the boot in the morning, and have it nicely done at lunch? :D[/QUOTE] Having fried bacon on the exhaust silencer box of a Bedford MK this doesn't sound so far fetched!

27/05/2004 21:26:21 Floyd_England [QUOTE=Dave]Steve, I'll email you an answer, as it's a security question. [/QUOTE] Can you email me the answer too...........

27/05/2004 21:46:42 Dave [QUOTE=Floyd_England]Can you email me the answer too...........[/QUOTE] Ok Ian - done.

28/05/2004 19:38:22 Floyd_England [b]3 days and counting[/b] Looking at the weather forecast, which could be a bit iffy, I'll be bringing along and old tatty gazebo that we can use as 'MG on tracker' home. I'll also bring along a spare lid that passengers can use. I'm also going to attempt to cook some cheese and onion pasties using engine heat alone, but they're mine!!! :o)