Go karting has been mentioned a few times over the years & I don't normally get many people up for this. But it does seem to keep getting suggested from time to time.
So what I really want to know is Who really is up for it?
I'm happy to once again look into it but before I do I would like some commitment first.
So I will look into doing it for about end of November/Start of December time on a Saturday.
If you are serious please put your name down. :) No maybe's on this one please. :)
YES
I am up for it but I will nead a head start on you guys. Power to weight ratio has to be considered :'(
I would like to go Karting and meet a few more of the club members. :D
Would be good to meet you CGs but dont mention the Morgan, I would have to ask you how much and then get depressed :'(
Quote from: Moleman on 24, September, 2015, 10:30:34 PM
..... No maybe's on this one please. :)
Would love to give 100% yes right now but with non 9 to 5 work and kids it's not really possible this far out for me Colin :(
I am hopeful I can make it though :D
Quote from: Gary RH7 on 24, September, 2015, 11:15:04 PM
Would be good to meet you CGs but dont mention the Morgan, I would have to ask you how much and then get depressed :'(
You and me both. Morgan have a +8 that they say has my name on it. It is metallic black with cherry red leather, automatic with floppy paddles, sport exhaust and the BMW 4.8. :-* :-*
I do not think I can afford it. :-\ :'(
So :-X :-X
CG - you must have one helluva garage to put these things in!! :o
Quote from: Facial Hair Optional on 24, September, 2015, 11:28:36 PM
CG - you must have one helluva garage to put these things in!! :o
What do you mean I am trying to sell one of them :D
OK I will remove any maybe answers just for this thread alone as they are not helping for this event. Sorry.
So at the moment we have Moleman
Iancider
Gary RH7
Chrunchie Gears
Any more for this then?
Yes
So at the moment we have Moleman
Iancider
Gary RH7
Chrunchie Gears
sanzomat
Any more for this then? :(
I have two more volunteers Moleman
Does that make enough?
Col, any ideas which venue you will be choosing? Might sway a few more to attend.
I expect my son will be up for it too (as long as I pay for him ::) )
I'm up for this. Just let me know what date. I'm free most Saturdays.
Nice one Alastair. 8)
Don't need many more for this to happen now.
Any more?
Depends where?
I'm looking at Swindon karting.
Ok I'm hoping to do this at Swindon Karting one Saturday Morning in November.
It will probably be a 10 minute qualifying & 30 lap race which cost £40 each.
So at the moment we have Moleman
Iancider
Gary RH7
Chrunchie Gears
sanzomat + 1
Alastair
Any more for this then?
Ok I'm hoping to do this at Swindon Karting one Saturday Morning in November.
It will probably be a 10 minute qualifying & 30 lap race which cost £40 each.
So at the moment we have Moleman
Iancider
Gary RH7
Chrunchie Gears
sanzomat + 1
Alastair
I
Any more for this then?
I had better get done the gym! 30 laps is a lot in a kart!
I don't think it will be all in one go mate. :)
I'm hoping to book this for Saturday 15th in the morning once I do I will be collecting deposits off everyone. :)
15th is a Sunday Colin hehehe.. Go on stick me down.. Reckon I can handle 10 laps before the body is ready for a pit-stop..
Opps yes I meant 14th November. ::) :)
So we now have Moleman
Iancider
Gary RH7
Chrunchie Gears
sanzomat + 1
Alastair
Fullpint
Any one else?
We should have enough but if anyone would like to bring a friend as well then you are welcome.
Sorry Colin. I've checked that date with the missus and apparently were off for a long weekend in the Brecons so couldn't do sat or sun that w/e.
How about Saturday 7th instead then people? :)
Isn't that the date for restoration show at Shepton?
Oh crap yes. Scrap that date. How about Saturday 28th then?
28th November is good with me. :D
Hey Colin, I hear Bri has some good calendars for sale later this year! Maybe he'll do one in large print format for you?? ;D ;D :P :P :-* :-* ( remember mate, you only get tackled when you're running with the ball!)
If it's the 28th, i'm good for that put me down Colin, at last something happenning on a weekend i'm not working ;D
Ok can everyone who is up for this please confirm that the 28th is ok with them. Thanks.
So we now have Moleman = Yes
Iancider = ?
Gary RH7 = ?
Chrunchie Gears = ?
sanzomat + 1 = ?
Alastair = Yes
Fullpint = ?
Peterw = Yes
Ok can everyone who is up for this please confirm that the 28th is ok with them. Thanks.
So we now have Moleman = Yes
Iancider = ?
Gary RH7 = ?
Chrunchie Gears = Yes
sanzomat + 1 = ?
Alastair = Yes
Fullpint = ?
Peterw = Yes
I'm good for 28th. I'll have to check with Matt.
Ok can everyone who is up for this please confirm that the 28th is ok with them. Thanks.
So we now have Moleman = Yes
Iancider = ?
Gary RH7 = Yes
Chrunchie Gears = Yes
sanzomat + 1 = ?
Alastair = Yes
Fullpint = ?
Peterw = Yes
This is now Booked! 8)
It will be on the 28th November for 11am so be there for 10.30am
I will need £10 deposit from everyone now please.
You can either pay by Bank Transfer, Pay pal or send me a cheque so please PM me how you would like to pay. :)
It will be the 10 minute qualifying laps followed by a 30 lap race which will be £40 each in total.
So we now have Moleman +1 = Yes can make it, £10 deposit paid.
Peterw = yes can make it,
Gary RH7 = Yes can make it,
Chrunchie Gears = Yes can make it,
Alastair = Yes can make it,
Fullpint = ?
Iancider = Yes can make it, £10 deposit paid.
sanzomat + 1 = ?
Please don't leave this too long guys. 8)
I'll be seeing my lad tomorrow evening. I'll confirm and pay up after that.
I've paid.
What karting track is it? (Sorry if you have said, I can't see it in the previous posts, apart from it being in Swindon)
It's Swindon karting mate.
http://www.swindonkarting.co.uk
Swindon Karting Arena
Hangar C2, Wroughton Airfield, Swindon, Wiltshire SN4 0QJ
So we now have Moleman +1 = Yes can make it, £10 deposit paid.
Peterw = yes can make it, £10 deposit paid.
Gary RH7 = Yes can make it,
Chrunchie Gears = Yes can make it,
Alastair = Yes can make it, £10 deposit paid.
Fullpint = ?
Iancider = Yes can make it, £10 deposit paid.
sanzomat + 1 = ?
Still waiting for the rest of the payments guys. :)
Okay - Me and Matt are up for it. I'll have to discharge my dog walking duties early to make it to Swindon for 10:30.
I should still have your bank details from the Combe track day Colin - will get the payment sorted this weekend.
Col, if you would like to PM your bank details I can get the £10 to you that way.
I will send you the details now Gary. :)
Quick update.
It's Swindon karting mate.
http://www.swindonkarting.co.uk
Swindon Karting Arena
Hangar C2, Wroughton Airfield, Swindon, Wiltshire SN4 0QJ
So we now have Moleman +3 = Yes can make it, £40 deposit paid.
Peterw = yes can make it, £10 deposit paid.
Gary RH7 = Yes can make it, £10 deposit paid.
Chrunchie Gears = Yes can make it,
Alastair = Yes can make it, £10 deposit paid.
Fullpint = ?
Iancider = Yes can make it, £10 deposit paid.
sanzomat + 1 = Yes can make it, £20 deposit paid.
Still waiting for the rest of the payments guys. :)
If anyone else wants to do this please say now so I can see if we can add more people to this booked event.
Got your details Colin. I will sort it out tomorrow night when I get home. A bit late now as it has been a long day and I have to be up at 5, also I feel like SH1T :'( :'(
On holiday and email would not send through site.
I am back a week tomorrow and will send again.
Quote from: Crunchie Gears on 12, October, 2015, 08:44:03 PM
On holiday and email would not send through site.
I am back a week tomorrow and will send again.
OK I can PM you my bank details which should give you an email notification & the details of the PM if you like. :)
I'm still waiting for a few more deposits guys. :(
Hi is there any more places left, if so can you pm me so I can pay the deposit thanks
Quote from: Moleman on 20, October, 2015, 07:16:30 PM
I'm still waiting for a few more deposits guys. :(
Hi I sent an email with my contact details or could you pm me with your bank details please.
Thanks in advance
Quote from: simmo11 on 20, October, 2015, 08:54:53 PM
Hi is there any more places left, if so can you pm me so I can pay the deposit thanks
Yes if you get the deposit to me very soon as 13 people is the max. :)
Quote from: Crunchie Gears on 20, October, 2015, 08:59:12 PM
Quote from: Moleman on 20, October, 2015, 07:16:30 PM
I'm still waiting for a few more deposits guys. :(
Hi I sent an email with my contact details or could you pm me with your bank details please.
Thanks in advance
PM sent
PM sent to both of you. :)
Deposit paid, looking forward to meeting everyone
Deposit paid too
Quick update.
It's Swindon karting mate.
http://www.swindonkarting.co.uk
Swindon Karting Arena
Hangar C2, Wroughton Airfield, Swindon, Wiltshire SN4 0QJ
So we now have Moleman +3 = Yes can make it, £40 deposit paid.
Peterw = yes can make it, £10 deposit paid.
Gary RH7 = Yes can make it, £10 deposit paid.
Chrunchie Gears = Yes can make it, £10 deposit paid.
Alastair = Yes can make it, £10 deposit paid.
Iancider = Yes can make it, £10 deposit paid.
sanzomat + 1 = Yes can make it, £20 deposit paid.
simmo11 = Yes can make it, £10 deposit paid.
Fullpint ?
Hi Steve are you still up for this mate as I can fill the place if not. :)
Colin; Yes please... Fire me an email with where to send the money to, I will pay in full :) email it to;
tpcs2010@live.com
OK I will email you tomorrow mate. :)
So we now have Moleman +3 = Yes can make it, £40 deposit paid.
Peterw = yes can make it, £10 deposit paid.
Gary RH7 = Yes can make it, £10 deposit paid.
Chrunchie Gears = Yes can make it, £10 deposit paid.
Alastair = Yes can make it, £10 deposit paid.
Iancider = Yes can make it, £10 deposit paid.
sanzomat + 1 = Yes can make it, £20 deposit paid.
simmo11 = Yes can make it, £10 deposit paid.
Fullpint = Yes can make it, Paid in full.
Don't forget it's this Saturday!
At Swindon karting
http://www.swindonkarting.co.uk
Swindon Karting Arena
Hangar C2, Wroughton Airfield, Swindon, Wiltshire SN4 0QJ
So we now have Moleman +3 = £40 deposit paid.
Peterw = £10 deposit paid.
Gary RH7 = £10 deposit paid.
Chrunchie Gears = £10 deposit paid.
Alastair = £10 deposit paid.
Iancider = £10 deposit paid.
sanzomat + 1 = £20 deposit paid.
simmo11 =£10 deposit paid.
Fullpint = Paid in full
Don't forget to bring the final balance you need to pay & if you have your own helmet & driving gloves then you might want to bring them too.
Be there for 10.30am to start at 11am
Thanks Colin.
Got my own helmet Colin but no gloves.. I'm a man, I drive with my bare hands hahahaha.. :)
I'm sorry to say you normally have to wear gloves when karting mate. Don't worry they do provide them. :)
Is this one of those places where they charge you for a helmet liner? When I last went karting in Gloucester they insisted on you buying (or bringing) a re-usable cotton liner (bit like the karting centre equivalent of a bag for life!). I'll probably use their helmet but I'll bring my own liner just in case!
I'm certainly not a ware of them charging that mate. I have done karting in a few places now & not had that before.
Completely off topic - was at airbus this afternoon - tendering for the new building where the rodney works used to be...
You should have txted me I would have come see you after you were done. :)
Sorry guys something has come up and I cant make it..
Anybody wants to use my £10.00 deposit they are welcome
Enjoy and take some pictures please.
Gary
Thanks for letting me know mate.
I will ask around so if someone is interested please let me know real soon. :)
If no one is interested my son will come along
Quote from: simmo11 on 27, November, 2015, 08:35:33 PM
If no one is interested my son will come along
Take advantage mate.
We never did get a meet sorted out across east. Must make a point of it as soon as the weather starts to get better.
That sounds good to me mate
Quote from: Gary RH7 on 27, November, 2015, 09:07:10 PM
We never did get a meet sorted out across east. Must make a point of it as soon as the weather starts to get better.
Yeah we raised the subject a couple of times but it never came off did it. Let's make it happen in 2016 shall we? I'll be interested for sure and I think there may be a couple of others in my area that will come if they have free time (you know who you are!!)
Hi simmo11. Yes please feel free to bring your son & fill the space.
ps don't forget rule number one. No overtaking me!!! 8)
OK thanks, see you all tomorrow
Just checked the weather. Bit wet in Swindon :(
Will walk the dog, load up and see you there :D
Just got back, thanks for organizing this we had a great time, and it was good meeting you all, looking forward to seeing you in the new year :)
Thanks Colin for getting this to work.. What a blast.. Did get a lovely T-Bone on the first practice laps, thought it was going to take me out! I managed to start last but one :) but well pleased with my 8th place finish.. Did manage to get up to 6th .. Great fun but now very stiff lol
What fun. Thanks for everyone for turning up. It was a good day. It was nice to see some new faces as well as some regulars.
Is it me or did those laps go really quickly? :o ;D
Quote from: Moleman on 28, November, 2015, 06:23:23 PM
Is it me or did those laps go really quickly? :o ;D
The best of us was still 3 seconds off the lap record though - cold tyres on cold tarmac is a good enough excuse I think.
If you want to try Gloucester next time you can do an iron man endurance - 10 laps practice then 60 laps race for £35 each. The track is shorter but tighter so the lap time is about the same so you are out for twice as long for less money. There are a few bumps and a bit of elevation change to literally shake things up so you come off really stiff and achey.
Swindon was nice and flowing though - really enjoyed it. Thanks for organising. I'm never going to live down be so thrashed by my son though!
60 laps!!!! Think they would need to lift me out the kart after that one lol,,, Like the sound of the track though :) I would be up for that..
Great day Moleman - thanks for organising it. I have just loosened my upper arms just enough to reach the keyboard 10 hour later.
Any pics anyone?
Thank you Moleman for organising a great event :D I really enjoyed it. ;D. I could have done with a few more people to play with in the race but was too slow to catch anyone.
I would like to go back there and have a practice and see where I was loosing all the time. I was quite chuffed all my laps were consistent :D the problem was there were all slow LOL.
Got home and had to cut Perspex for head office :o. My my hand are knocked ;D
Still got a real bad back pain from being T-Boned :( Wont be doing this again in a hurry hahahahaha..
You will have to try the off road one we will be doing next year then mate. Your in a cage in that one. :)