04/08/2006 16:08:39 Dave An activity day is a perfect opportunity for those of you who have been thinking about doing your first track day, but not quite plucked up the courage to do it. It’s also great fun for old hands. So what actually is it? North Weald is an airfield, close to the junction of the M11 and M25 in Essex. We use a big patch of tarmac and layout a series of activities – typically these include a [LIST] [*]high-speed 90 degree bend [*]handling course (figure of eight and a 360 degree turn joined by a straight) [*]slalom course [*]short circuit (marked by cones).[/LIST]The emphasis is on having fun and exploring your, and your car’s, abilities in absolute safety. There is nothing to hit and only one car at a time on any activity. Furthermore, Andy Walsh of 1stLotus (see [URL="http://www.1stlotus.co.uk/"][COLOR=#726d42]www.1stLotus.co.uk[/COLOR][/URL]) will be running the day. Andy is an experienced performance-driving instructor and will give you some guidance, particularly with the high-speed bend. At this day you don't need a helmet - just you and your car. More info [URL="http://www.mgs-on-track.com/events/15/north_weald_2006-11-03.htm"]here[/URL].

21/08/2006 19:13:52 butterpoppy [b]MG Metro Turbo[/b] [FONT=Arial]I’ve recently purchased a Metro Cup MG Turbo. It will be a good 18 months before I can afford a national Licence and rebuild the car to race. I've no experience of tracks etc. Thought it would be fun to drive the car at North Weald. Its not road registered, but would enjoy a chance to drive it & chat to other MG owners.[/FONT] [FONT=Arial][/FONT] [FONT=Arial]Is this possible for me and a few friends?[/FONT] [FONT=Arial][/FONT] [FONT=Arial][/FONT]

21/08/2006 19:51:35 Dave [quote=butterpoppy][FONT=Arial]I’ve recently purchased a Metro Cup MG Turbo. It will be a good 18 months before I can afford a national Licence and rebuild the car to race. I've no experience of tracks etc. Thought it would be fun to drive the car at North Weald. Its not road registered, but would enjoy a chance to drive it & chat to other MG owners.[/FONT] [FONT=Arial]Is this possible for me and a few friends?[/FONT] [/quote]Hi, By all means come and join the fun at North Weald. It's not a proper track day, just a fun day playing around on a large patch of tarmac. Not being road registered doesn't matter with this event. It will certainly give you the chance to get the feel of the car and there will be plenty of opportunity to chat to other MG owners :) Sharing the drive with a friend or two is also not a problem - you just pay for the car.

22/09/2006 17:40:36 TimJ Dave, I posted my cheque off first class over a week ago (same day as dand) but have not been moved to confirmed booking. I've tried contacting Steve Childs but had no response yet. Was I too sideways last time or too slow at Brands and scared those brave marshals into banning me from events? Have Royal Mail let me down and should I send another cheque??? Cheers Tim

23/09/2006 08:29:10 Dave [quote=TimJ]Dave, I posted my cheque off first class over a week ago (same day as dand) but have not been moved to confirmed booking. I've tried contacting Steve Childs but had no response yet. Was I too sideways last time or too slow at Brands and scared those brave marshals into banning me from events? Have Royal Mail let me down and should I send another cheque??? Cheers Tim[/quote]Tim, I've passed your query on to Treasurer Tim (Woolcott) who will be the person receiving your cheque. His local post is notoriously slow, but we'll get an answer for your soon. Either way, don'y worry we'll get it sorted - there are still plenty of spaces.:)

23/09/2006 10:26:53 Tim [QUOTE=TimJ]Dave, I posted my cheque off first class over a week ago (same day as dand) but have not been moved to confirmed booking. I've tried contacting Steve Childs but had no response yet. Was I too sideways last time or too slow at Brands and scared those brave marshals into banning me from events? Have Royal Mail let me down and should I send another cheque??? Cheers Tim[/QUOTE] Tim, Unfortunately (for me) Steve is not resonsible for the booking list it's me. As yet there is still no sign of your cheque although I did reveived Dan Daly's cheque on the 18/19 of this month. If you send me a new cheque I'll let you know once I've received it. Can you drop me an email giving me the cheque number of the one which has gone missing so I let you know if it turns up. [email]tim@mgs-on-track.com[/email] Regards Tim

17/10/2006 15:14:11 rich100 [b]north weald[/b] Do we have a noise restriction for this event , if so what is it ? If not a problem I will change my entry car to my MGB GT sprint car but it is 100db at 4000 rpm and higher if you use the 4500 rpm limit as Castle combe recently can you advise me please

17/10/2006 15:45:00 Dave [quote=rich100]Do we have a noise restriction for this event , if so what is it ? If not a problem I will change my entry car to my MGB GT sprint car but it is 100db at 4000 rpm and higher if you use the 4500 rpm limit as Castle combe recently can you advise me please[/quote]Hi Rich, There's no specific noise limit for this event, as it's not a track day. Bring the MGB GT Sprint car :)

19/10/2006 13:43:33 rich100 thank you ,see you at the event , I will see if last years tyres hold out

21/10/2006 14:48:27 paulzedster [b]north weald[/b] Hi i am a track day novice virgin and i have not been able to find out what time i need to be at venue

21/10/2006 21:25:30 Dave [quote=paulzedster]Hi i am a track day novice virgin and i have not been able to find out what time i need to be at venue[/quote]Don't worry, I'll be sending out some info by email nearer the time :) North Weald isn't a proper track day and so the preliminaries are very informal. Basically, if you arrive around 8:50 for a 9:00 start that'll be fine.

23/10/2006 14:51:08 James C [quote=Dave]Don't worry, I'll be sending out some info by email nearer the time :) North Weald isn't a proper track day and so the preliminaries are very informal. Basically, if you arrive around 8:50 for a 9:00 start that'll be fine.[/quote] Going to be a long day for me, I'm a good hour and 3/4 away. Still, should be worth it :D

30/10/2006 13:53:40 Stu The weathers looking promising folks You can keep an eye on it here [URL="http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=1498"]http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=1498[/URL] Stu:D