Its Karting Time Again

['The Gaffer']

BPMC Karting Endurance Challenge.

Date: Thursday 18th November 2010
Time: 7.00p.m. start - 10.30p.m. finish
Format: 25 mins Qualifying + Endurance Race over 2 ½ hours
Teams: 5 drivers per team – 16 Teams in total
Cost: £175 per team = £35 per driver (£36.39 if you use PayPal)
Place: Amended address as the The Raceway, Avonmouth, has ceased trading. The event will now be held at M4 Karting, Hangar 88, A Site Hullavington, Wiltshire, SN14 6BT.  Full details of the track and directions can be found on their website www.m4karting.com 

Following on from last years event in which we made up 2 teams of 5 - we have been invited by Ken at the BPMC to participate again. Those who took part, including myself and Speedy had a great time so it would be great if we can raise a team or two for this years event too.

The event will raise around £1200 which will be donated to the chosen charity of BPMC – The Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

A few pics of last years challenge...

Driver changeover


Competative stuff


Close racing


For those that havent experienced an endurance karting event, it goes like this..

This is your chance to be at the sharp end of your own Grand Prix Team, 25 minutes of qualifying will determine the grid for the start of the race with the best lap time taking pole position. The drivers briefing on the night will give the usual rules and regulations which will be supplemented by those below: -

1.   Each driver must drive a minimum of 2 stints within the 2.5 hours of racing.
2.   The Raceway timing system will be the official clock.
3.   Most driving penalties will be a 30 second stop/go penalty.
4.   T-Bone another driver - 1 min stop/go penalty.
5.   Missing a driver change completely – DISQUALIFICATION

Payment of £35 per driver will be payable in advance. Great value for money for such an adrenaline packed evening.

We now have 4 teams

The Quickshifters
1.   G & Toniq (PAID chq)
2.   hoobahole (PAID pp)
3.   David H (PAID cash)
4.   MarlboroCar (PAID pp)
5.   peetee (PAID pp)

Mario's Karts
6.   Foggy (PAID chq)
7.   Speedy J (PAID chq)
8.   Gary Hinde
9.   alastair (PAID chq)
10. Hairy Santa (PAID cash)

Whacky Racers
11. YellaBelly (PAID chq)
12  tickious (PAID chq)
13. Kelvin (PAID chq)
14. drivemojo (PAID bacs)
15. robp (PAID chq)

The Flying Squad
16. Ian Pennell (PAID chq)
17. Andrew Davis (PAID chq)
18. Jon Southgate (PAID chq)
19. Jamie Morris (PAID chq)
20. Gary Doran (PAID chq)


As numbers have grown and we now have 4 teams, I will need to get payment asap to secure our spaces.

If you would like to post a £35 cheque to me, pm me for my address and make cheque payable to 'Bristol Pegasus Motor Club' - Cheques will not be banked until about 2 weeks before the event.

Or if you prefer, Paypal £36.39 (inc fee) to this link http://bristolkitcarclub.co.uk/smf2/index.php?action=pages;sa=11 using your Forum Name and Karting as a reference in message field.

BACS is fine too.

This event is always a sell out so the faster we pay the quicker our places are secure.

UPDATE - EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT SO WE NEED YOUR PAMENT FAST TO SECURE SPACES

[David H]

O yes!!!

[Daley Down Under]

Count me in

[peetee]

Yep, me too!

['The Gaffer']

Nice one guys, who else?

[foggy]

count me in please

[WALNUT]

Never done it but would love to give it a try so put me down for a go

[YZFMINI]

Count me in..

[gingerpaul]

I'm very tempted by this. Can I go down as a TBC for now or do I have to commit 100% immediately?

['The Gaffer']

I'm very tempted by this. Can I go down as a TBC for now or do I have to commit 100% immediately?

As we only need one more for 2 teams I can put you down for a third team but if you can confirm before someone else puts their name down to complete the first 2 teams you can have that spot.

[Bulldog Bri]

Will only be dropping by to watch for a while this year, just to much going on at home this time. 

[gingerpaul]

The problem for me is that it's quite a way to go and come back again in an evening. I'd like to make at least one meet this year though. I'll give it some thought!

[alastair]

Count me in guys.

[Hairy Santa]

I will stick my self forward to do it - just to make the numbers up guys

[knuckle head]

Im game, Add my name please

[tickious]

Me n Kelvin are up for it

[Cob68]

Hi, unfortunately I am already booked up for the 18th Nov so can not make it, have a good time as was great fun last year.

[drivemojo]

Add me to that list! Will be good to meet you all (and help my team win).

p.s. I am still saving for the mojo!

[robp]

Yes, I'm in too.

['The Gaffer']

NOW SOLD OUT - PAYMENT DUE NOW TO SECURE OUR SPACES


As numbers have grown and we now have 4 teams, I will need to get payment asap to secure our spaces.

If you would like to post a £35 cheque to me, pm me for my address and make cheque payable to 'Bristol Pegasus Motor Club' - Cheques will not be banked until about 2 weeks before the event but will act as security.

Or if you prefer, Paypal £36.39 (inc fee) to this link http://bristolkitcarclub.co.uk/smf2/index.php?action=pages;sa=11 using your Forum Name and Karting as a reference in message field.

BACS is fine too.

We now have 4 teams

[drivemojo]

The Whacky Racers?

Then I can take dibs on Muttley 

Failing that, being the fastest 4 legged animal on the planet is pretty good

['The Gaffer']

Whacky Racers it is

[WALNUT]

dont like Mario s Carts. Going on team members 1 lady , 4 boys , why not call us Ladyboys. lol

Tony

['The Gaffer']

dont like Mario s Carts. Going on team members 1 lady , 4 boys , why not call us Ladyboys. lol

Tony

You are so in trouble Tony, but your wish is my command

Edit - First complaint from SpeedyJ - The ladyboys are not an option

[WALNUT]

OK Speedy, I can see where your coming from. Have you got anything against, The Skidmarks

Tony

[Speedy J]

Interesting ideas Tony, but I cant really see myself wearing the t-shirts.

['The Gaffer']

PAYMENT REQUIRED NOW PLEASE - THOSE THAT HAVE PROMISED CHEQUES PLEASE SEND THEM

You will not have a team and you will be letting your team members down if you do not pay quickly.

If you would like to post a £35 cheque to me, pm me for my address and make cheque payable to 'Bristol Pegasus Motor Club' - Cheques will not be banked until about 2 weeks before the event but will act as security.

Or if you prefer, Paypal £36.39 (inc fee) to this link http://bristolkitcarclub.co.uk/smf2/index.php?action=pages;sa=11 using your Forum Name and Karting as a reference in message field.

BACS is fine too.


The Quickshifters
1.   G & Toniq (PAID chq)
2.   hoobahole (PAID pp)
3.   David H (PAID cash)
4.   MarlboroCar (PAID pp)
5.   peetee (PAID pp)

Mario's Karts
6.   Foggy (PAID chq)
7.   Speedy J (PAID chq)
8.   Gary Hinde
9.   alastair (PAID chq)
10. Hairy Santa (PAID cash)

Whacky Racers
11. YellaBelly (PAID chq)
12  tickious (PAID chq)
13. Kelvin (PAID chq)
14. drivemojo (PAID bacs)
15. robp (PAID chq)

The Flying Squad
16. Ian Pennell (PAID chq)
17. Andrew Davis (PAID chq)
18. Jon Southgate (PAID chq)
19. Jamie Morris (PAID chq)
20. Gary Doran (PAID chq)

['The Gaffer']

One more driver required.

Knuckle Head has had to back out due to work commitments so we need just one more driver to complete one team.

First come first served.

[YellaBelly]

At the moment my Pakistan trip has been cancelled (shame ), so looks like I will be available after all Phil. So if you're really desperate then I can make up the missing bod?

Missus wants to know if anyone will be going to watch (i.e. spouses etc.)?

JB

['The Gaffer']

At the moment my Pakistan trip has been cancelled (shame ), so looks like I will be available after all Phil. So if you're really desperate then I can make up the missing bod?

Missus wants to know if anyone will be going to watch (i.e. spouses etc.)?

JB

Nice one JB. My missus will be there but racing too. Not sure about others, perhaps they will respond to this post.

If you would like to post a £35 cheque to me, pm me for my address and make cheque payable to 'Bristol Pegasus Motor Club' - Cheques will not be banked until about 2 weeks before the event but will act as security.

Or if you prefer, Paypal £36.39 (inc fee) to this link http://bristolkitcarclub.co.uk/smf2/index.php?action=pages;sa=11 using your Forum Name and Karting as a reference in message field.

BACS is fine too.

See you there

['The Gaffer']

IMPORTANT NEWS..

The Raceway in Avonmouth has ceased trading. It is currently up for sale but there is no guarantee that this will go through by the time of our event on the 18th November.

In order to ensure that the event that you have all been looking forward to will definitely go ahead, it has been decided to move the event to Hullavington (Only half hour from Avonmouth, M4 East) The details are below. Times and date remain the same, although we will have to work around a 20 min event already booked at the venue. A good opportunity to stop and chat maybe.

The event will be held at M4 Karting, Hangar 88, A Site Hullavington, Wiltshire, SN14 6BT. Date: Thursday 18th November 2010. Time: 7.00p.m. start - 10.30p.m. Finish
Full details of the track and directions can be found on their website www.m4karting.com

Obviously this cant be helped and luckily no money has changed hands. Everyone will recieve an email notifying the change of venue.

See you there. 

[YellaBelly]

Unless I'm wrong, the venue is not actually at the location that comes up when you search fro the postcode. I'm sure it's after the village itself (coming from the M4) and on the left at a right-hander with the hangars visible on the left.

Just in case anyone ends up driving round all night

If you look on gogle maps or google earth, it shows M4 Karting and Mini Moto on the satellite view.

BTW, billy bonus for me, I only live around 10 miles away

JB

['The Gaffer']

Unless I'm wrong, the venue is not actually at the location that comes up when you search fro the postcode. I'm sure it's after the village itself (coming from the M4) and on the left at a right-hander with the hangars visible on the left.

Quite right mate - details on email just sent to everyone.

[drivemojo]

Lol... even bigger Billy Bonus for me :p
It's a track layout I know and love

[drivemojo]

Also, having just read through their website, is the format remaining the same for us as they stipulate 8 teams min for endurance races..?

['The Gaffer']

Also, having just read through their website, is the format remaining the same for us as they stipulate 8 teams min for endurance races..?

Special arrangements have been made

[alastair]

Hi phil,

Its a shame, but I'm fine with the change of plans.

See you there!

[foggy]

Yeah- thats fine-just found it on the map.

[Casino]

Hope you all have a great time tomorrow.
I was going to come out and watch but unfortunately we will be attending a funeral in Kent. ( Got another next week as well. )
Please post some pics.
Casino

[YZFMINI]

wrap up warm if you going to night as i know it can get cold in there.
See you all there as long as i dont get train problems.
Yzfmini