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Title: Keevil Track Day 5th March
Post by: stupott901 on 22, February, 2011, 09:24:34 PM
well I have gone and done it and bookrd myself on the Keevil track day on 5 th March :D, just praying for it to be dry now. Well i need some practice before we go as a club on the 11 July dont want to go showing myself up on the day.

Is any one else attending I know the karting event is on the same day ?
Title: Re: Keevil Track Day 5th March
Post by: Denzle on 22, February, 2011, 09:53:14 PM
Can you tell me where Keevil is Stu.      Denzle.   ;)
Title: Re: Keevil Track Day 5th March
Post by: stupott901 on 22, February, 2011, 09:57:45 PM
I denzle it's on the outskirts of Trowbridge just of the a350 in a village called steeple Ashton

It's handy for me as it's 5 mins away, I went to 1 last year and its quite a good track layout as well
Title: Re: Keevil Track Day 5th March
Post by: paintman on 22, February, 2011, 10:05:30 PM
I'll come along to spectate and maybe I can drag Dixie with me......I'll bring my crash helmet. :P

       Tony
Title: Re: Keevil Track Day 5th March
Post by: Denzle on 22, February, 2011, 10:30:33 PM
Quote from: stupott901 on 22, February, 2011, 09:57:45 PM
I denzle it's on the outskirts of Trowbridge just of the a350 in a village called steeple Ashton

It's handy for me as it's 5 mins away, I went to 1 last year and its quite a good track layout as well

Thanks Stu...Got it on my map now.   ;)

Its a good run down for me, but If I can make it on the day I will bring the camcorder and see what video footage I can grab.   

Is it at the airfield that I can see on my map, and can I get close enough to take some decent video.   Whats the layout.   ;D
Title: Re: Keevil Track Day 5th March
Post by: dikkie on 23, February, 2011, 10:00:23 AM
I'm itching for my first track day, would this be suitable for a complete novice? If it is I'm tempted to join you...
Title: Re: Keevil Track Day 5th March
Post by: stupott901 on 23, February, 2011, 10:10:42 AM
Tony you are more than welcome to be a passenger if you put up with my driving ;D

Denzle if you look at the motor sports events they have the track layout on there, you should be able to get some footage I'm going to try and attach my bargain car camera as well

Dikkie yes it's a good track for novices it's where I did my first and only track day so far it's got some decent staights and corners and the orgainisers are really helpful I had a brill day last year
Title: Re: Keevil Track Day 5th March
Post by: dave_bence on 23, February, 2011, 09:16:01 PM
Denzle,

You may struggle to get decent photos/videos at any airfield circuit.

As there are no barriers to protect the public, spectators are confined to the paddock area only, which is also a safe distance from the circuit.

You'll need a huge zoom lens!
Title: Re: Keevil Track Day 5th March
Post by: Denzle on 24, February, 2011, 12:04:52 AM
Thanks Dave....  ;)
Title: Re: Keevil Track Day 5th March
Post by: hoobahole on 01, March, 2011, 07:53:26 PM
Subject to weather and availability, I'll be there.

I'll be in an orange and black westfield so please come say hello!

Roger
Title: Re: Keevil Track Day 5th March
Post by: stupott901 on 01, March, 2011, 08:03:42 PM
hi Roger

Ok i will keep a eye out for you ill be in a black mk indy,

are you taking part? the weather is supposed to be ok on saturday

stu
Title: Re: Keevil Track Day 5th March
Post by: paintman on 01, March, 2011, 10:58:56 PM
What time are you going Stupott?
Title: Re: Keevil Track Day 5th March
Post by: peetee on 02, March, 2011, 09:48:16 AM
I may well call in on my way back from the karting?
Title: Re: Keevil Track Day 5th March
Post by: stupott901 on 02, March, 2011, 10:55:02 AM
Hi Tony I think I gave to book on at 9 am :D if it any different I'll pm you

And look forward to see you there petee
Title: Re: Keevil Track Day 5th March
Post by: tickious on 02, March, 2011, 12:08:17 PM
Quote from: peetee on 02, March, 2011, 09:48:16 AM
I may well call in on my way back from the karting?
Me too. We've turned up in the afternoon in the past and just paid for half a day, as a lot of people leave just after lunch. I prefer it to Llandow as it's run better. If someone is behind you, (has a quicker lap time) even if your quicker on the straights, you're told to move over to the right and even slow slightly and wave them past. Nice long straight, followed by a long right hander, but there's that much run off, you could lose it there flat out, and just merrily spin to a smokey stop without hitting anything. Definitely recommend for a 1st track day!
Title: Re: Keevil Track Day 5th March
Post by: paintman on 02, March, 2011, 11:28:38 PM
That's a good idea about turning up for a possible afternoon session....... ;)
Title: Re: Keevil Track Day 5th March
Post by: hoobahole on 03, March, 2011, 12:00:04 AM
Quote from: stupott901 on 01, March, 2011, 08:03:42 PM
hi Roger

Ok i will keep a eye out for you ill be in a black mk indy,

are you taking part? the weather is supposed to be ok on saturday

stu

Absolutely.

I will be lapping until the car breaks or runs out of fuel!  :)

Rog
Title: Re: Keevil Track Day 5th March
Post by: hoobahole on 06, March, 2011, 05:27:08 PM
Does anyone know the website for the guy taking photos at Keevil yesterday?

Roger
Title: Re: Keevil Track Day 5th March
Post by: stupott901 on 06, March, 2011, 05:45:51 PM
Hi Roger

Looking at the leaflet given out it's

www.mgphoto.co.uk (http://www.mgphoto.co.uk)

Stu
Title: Re: Keevil Track Day 5th March
Post by: hoobahole on 06, March, 2011, 07:49:03 PM
Spot on. Thanks.

Roger
Title: Re: Keevil Track Day 5th March
Post by: paintman on 06, March, 2011, 10:09:53 PM
We had a good day out at Keevil on saturday but it was bl**dy cold!

It was well attended with a wide range of saloons and kit cars from Atoms to old BMW's.

Went out with Stupott for a thrash around the curcuit in his Bec.......thanks again Stu. :-*

David H was going well....don't think much got past him and everyone seem to be having fun. ;)

    Tony
Title: Re: Keevil Track Day 5th March
Post by: stupott901 on 07, March, 2011, 08:39:20 PM
I had a look at the MG Photo website some good pics on there apart from the ones where people are overtaking me >:(

Im glad you enjoyed the passenger ride Tony

The Atoms were fast too fast around the hairpin by the amount of times he spun there

but a good day even with the cold

stu
Title: Re: Keevil Track Day 5th March
Post by: stupott901 on 25, March, 2011, 09:01:45 PM
Atlast i have managed to upload a video from the Keevil Track using the bargain basement camcorder must admit quality picture sound is nt to good though

keevil2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czEtRCLleFk#)
Title: Re: Keevil Track Day 5th March
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 25, March, 2011, 09:08:37 PM
Nice upload, thanks :)