Graham88
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Registered: 16th Apr 07
Location: South East Kent Drives: E46 M3
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Aye see what you're saying. It should work if it's never been there.
I look forwards to it's launch.
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Steve X16XE
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Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
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Originally posted by Ian
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Originally posted by VXR
But basically, this is a track day dedicated website?
Pretty much. You in? 
Glad someone dumbed it down for me 
Count me in 
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Steve X16XE
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Originally posted by Ian
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Originally posted by James
P.s. Write the site in .Net 
Now that IS a gamble
Explain? Dumb it down though
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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Change the programming.
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Fonz
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Registered: 12th May 06
Location: Newbury, Berks
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Top idea and I hope it works, sounds very exciting and exactly what is needed!
I know it sounds silly but after going up the strip earlier this month the idea of getting on a track appeals even more! But the opportunity to do so is limited to me – sounds like WR would change that
When people ask me about clubs meets and what we get up to its just general get togethers, meeting at a pub for banter, and typically for me to visit other cars going up the strip at Santa Pod.
My best mate, user Rich7585, who has only posted in reaction to my project thread (see sig [/plug]) is a car fan like me but is less “boy racer” an more “race driver”.
His Dad has been a member of a local motoring club Dolphin Motorclub and they have both competed in Auto-solos and Auto-tests YouTube video. This sort of racing for those who don’t know is typically a marked out circuit with cones at disused airfields typically 90seconds in length with speeds rarely exceeding second gear. As the video shows there is anything there from Pug 106, Nova XE or Lotus! There were even three sets of Father/Son drivers. The age range, like the car range is wide. I have joined them and have been the photographer at one (I’m visible in the background of the video in some shots sitting on the roof!) and enjoyed them. Look at the events calendar and you’ll see very few “track days” and this is due simply to the club size.
Now to my point, if WR was a large club, rather than a forum (as CS is imo) with regular track day events, or even auto-solo/test style events I’m sure it would get off the ground!
There is plenty of interest in simple track day format racing, Dolphin MC has members in Wales and Midlands due to a lacking in local clubs, and if this is the interest WR is aiming at, was targeting and captured then I’m sure it will become a success. Certainly building on the small scale racer to track events
As a dedicated site to track day events I would be put off by “off subject” rooms. CS as much as I love it, is as I describe it to others Corsa fans meeting online and chatting as if down the local at the same bar, and the rooms show that. Off day alone is split 5 ways, none car related (ignoring PS requests in Snap Day). Threads here are just the same as the ones with my mates in the pub, discussing cars (GC) what I think of my boss (OD), the footy results (SD) trying to flog stuff to them (Classified) asking for help/assistance (HZ&MA) and relationship help in PL ( ) etc.
For a true enthusiast and for a committed site to weekend racing this sort of off subject banter would either be non-existent or kept minimal. But that is my opinion for a car CLUB, WR maybe more a forum site.
I know I am no big hitter on CS, relatively unknown so understand if my thoughts are not considered and my opinions maybe to seen to be too conservative but it is certainly something that I would like to see, particularly as the one area I would like CS to excel in is in my experience lacking – Regional Groups.
Sorry for the essay……in short, its sounds like what I would want to be part of (once I move away from my Corsa) and is something I would be looking to join and get others I know to join in the yrs ahead
[Edited on 01-02-2008 by Fonz]
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Steve X16XE
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Registered: 31st Dec 06
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
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Also could do something about track day insurance. Bulk buy to get things cheaper.
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Paul_J
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Registered: 6th Jun 02
Location: London
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Track day insurance is a waste of time, just don't drive stupidly and drive with a good bunch of people.
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Steve X16XE
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Makes sence.
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Steve X16XE
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quote:
Originally posted by Fonz
For a true enthusiast and for a committed site to weekend racing this sort of off subject banter would either be non-existent or kept minimal. But that is my opinion for a car CLUB, WR maybe more a forum site.
From reading the 1st 4 pages thats what i understand to be happening. If you don't want to know about/talk about track events then stay on CS. But if that is all you want to know then that'll be perfect for those that are just interested in that.
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Rob E
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Registered: 1st Jan 06
Location: Madeley, Stafford....I want to live back in Wales!
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sounds like a brilliant idea
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Steve
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Registered: 30th Mar 02
Location: Worcestershire Drives: Defender
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whatabout if i want to discuss track driving but dont want to goto any events
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TheCam
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Registered: 16th Mar 07
Location: Kirkcaldy
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it sounds like a good idea but imo the name lets it down. sounds like were all gonna be meeting in mcdonalds car parks lol
jus my 2p worth
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Corsa_Joel
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Registered: 3rd May 07
Location: Dunstable, Bedfordshire
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Sounds like a good idea
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Jules
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Registered: 26th Nov 04
Location: Ipswich, Suffolk Status: Happy
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Just seen this
Seems a bloody good idea and there is a hole in the market which I think CS can plug.
I'll certainly be signing up, ok so I'm not going to throw my coupe round a track but the social aspect would still make it viable for me.
Good idea Ian (et al) and best of luck with it.
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Liam
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Registered: 19th Jan 06
Location: Stafford
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Are you allowed to be on the forum, if you don't have a "track car" but just want to join in??
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All Torque
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Registered: 17th Nov 05
Location: Milton Keynes Drives: Ford Focus TDCi
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Originally posted by TheCam
it sounds like a good idea but imo the name lets it down. sounds like were all gonna be meeting in mcdonalds car parks lol
jus my 2p worth
Pffft, it won't be http://www.gloynboyz.co.uk 
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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Originally posted by Liam
Are you allowed to be on the forum, if you don't have a "track car" but just want to join in??
Yes, I thought I had made this clear in my other posts. An ability to take part will mean you get the most from the place but an interest in what is going on will mean you are permitted to register.
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Liam
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Registered: 19th Jan 06
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian
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Originally posted by Liam
Are you allowed to be on the forum, if you don't have a "track car" but just want to join in??
Yes, I thought I had made this clear in my other posts. An ability to take part will mean you get the most from the place but an interest in what is going on will mean you are permitted to register.
I didn't read it tbh, was in a rush. That sounds good though.
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marklaruk
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Registered: 4th Sep 04
Location: Leeds
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not soemthing i will really bother with i don't think but good luck does sound like a great idea
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Andrew
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Sounds like a really good idea in theory. It will be hard work running two web sites, not even taking into consideration all the programming an updates, and having a full time career. But saying that, Ian is not afraid of a few all nighters.
I wish Ian and Tim all the best in this little project. I hope as many cs members that can support this will.
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Adam_B
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Registered: 13th Dec 00
Location: Lancashire
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Needs a different name
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jr
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Registered: 20th May 02
Location: Kent
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ssssssshhhhhhhhh
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Marc
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Registered: 11th Aug 02
Location: York
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quote:
Originally posted by Adam_B
Needs a different name
Midweek Racer?
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IvIarkgraham
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Registered: 27th Mar 04
Location: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
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whats wrong with weekend racer?
too chavvy?
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Adam_B
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