Castle Combe Track Day 29 May

[pistolpete]

I have never driven at castle combe, does the circuit sell fuel, as it would be a good thing to have the right amount of fuel on the day, and would rather not have it brimming full on the first lap. never taken the lotus on a track day ,but fuel does go down quickly on the track. Also with our engine do we need to overfill the oil, to help with surge issues ?

[tonypoll]

I don't believe they sell fuel at the circuit, but as you approach Caste Combe you pass a petrol station.

[Alan_M]

I have never driven at castle combe, does the circuit sell fuel, as it would be a good thing to have the right amount of fuel on the day, and would rather not have it brimming full on the first lap. never taken the lotus on a track day ,but fuel does go down quickly on the track. Also with our engine do we need to overfill the oil, to help with surge issues ?

Have a look on the below thread where I received some good advice a couple of years ago.

I’m doing the track sessions again this year, but in my Elan.

In terms of fuel the track is 1.85 miles long and the lap record in a F3 car is 59sec, so in a 15 min session I would guess 1min 20-1min 30 per lap, so 10-12 laps per session, or am I way out I was having so much fun when I did it I didn’t count how many laps I completed

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[pistolpete]

I have never driven at castle combe, does the circuit sell fuel, as it would be a good thing to have the right amount of fuel on the day, and would rather not have it brimming full on the first lap. never taken the lotus on a track day ,but fuel does go down quickly on the track. Also with our engine do we need to overfill the oil, to help with surge issues ?

Have a look on the below thread where I received some good advice a couple of years ago.

I’m doing the track sessions again this year, but in my Elan.

In terms of fuel the track is 1.85 miles long and the lap record in a F3 car is 59sec, so in a 15 min session I would guess 1min 20-1min 30 per lap, so 10-12 laps per session, or am I way out I was having so much fun when I did it I didn’t count how many laps I completed

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amborghini Urraco P250 James May 1:58.00

Ma Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 Richard Hammond 1:43.00

Maserati Merak Jeremy Clarkson 1:54.00

BMW M3 (E90) Tiff Needell 1:19.70

SO I found a few lap times online, so faster than the top gear 3 in there clapped out supercars and 20seconds slower than tiff would seem a fair result. But of course no one will be timing it !!!!! What the MPG will be is of course worse than you could possible imagine

[Hawaiis0]

Dont forget your camper chairs folks. Always good to have a seat

And sun screen. Skin cancer being cut out really hurts!

West Oxford Crew Looking to meet East Oxford Crew at J15 of M4 possibly via A361/419 and A34

I'll have the AB14 tester if anyone's got one they want testing.

[MetBlue]

Guy's : What is your target arrival time at J15.
Coming from N'pton, I'll be on pretty much the same route plan.

Tony

[Alan_M]

If anyone is interested I have a portable 12v snapon Gas analyser I can bring. As long as someone can look after it while I’m on track.

[Hawaiis0]

If anyone is interested I have a portable 12v snapon Gas analyser I can bring. As long as someone can look after it while I’m on track.

No problem

Guy's : What is your target arrival time at J15.
Coming from N'pton, I'll be on pretty much the same route plan.

Tony

10:00 ish. Two via A34; one via 361/419

[Tanz]

Don't forget to bring your picture making equipment - Calendar pictures needed

[pistolpete]

If anyone is interested I have a portable 12v snapon Gas analyser I can bring. As long as someone can look after it while I’m on track.

No problem

Guy's : What is your target arrival time at J15.
Coming from N'pton, I'll be on pretty much the same route plan.

Tony

10:00 ish. Two via A34; one via 361/419

So what’s the plan at 10o clock j15 be a shame to miss everyone by only a minute or two

[Hawaiis0]

So what’s the plan at 10o clock j15 be a shame to miss everyone by only a minute or two

Call me as you are approaching and I'll be there. I'll be circling the roundabout.

Just waiting for info on Tony's route in.

[chrisw2811]

I'm aiming to be there.

[Sparrow]

Hello Guys,

What time does it start on Saturday?

[chrisw2811]

Earliest they can start is 8.30. At previous events the first track sessions were from around 9 if I recall correctly. Those not booked to drive tend to arrive largely between 9 and late morning, on the earlier side if they want to park with their club or group. Track bookings are full, weather looks ok so it is likely to be busy.

[richardw]

As posted above:

I’ve checked with Alan Morgan re arrival times - the track sessions start at 9.00am but if you don’t have a session booked you can arrive whenever you choose - just drive slowly in the paddock area (where our dedicated parking is) as people will be wandering about. I will be there from around 8.00am to ensure nobody trespasses on our pitch.

Look forward to seeing everyone,

Richard