Knockhill 6th July

Now that Spa has fallen through I'm testing the water for a Scottish meet up here at Knockhill in Fife

A half-day Saturday 6th July is quoted at £5k all in so if we get 50 cars - they don't all have to be coupes - it's £100 each. 35 cars, c.£160 e.

Great chance for you southern bros to git into our fantastic long Scottish summer days!

Got some interest already, anyone else?

Great Idea Simon.

I would definitely be up for this and happy to organise other events/activities/road trip and accommodation if people wanted to make a weekend of it.

35 cars would only cost £143 so very reasonable for 4 Hours exclusive use of track. The more the merrier beer tokens left over.

We have now invited Scottish Alfa Owners as well.

Knockhill is a great little track and easy to learn if you haven't been on a track before.
It is also the Home track to the current BTCC Champion - Gordon Shedden.

Add Name Please if definitely Interested.


1. Edinburgh
2. Lego
3. Barnacle
4. JBT
5. Fiatcoupe86

I did wonder if I might count on your support for this Marko, let us know if you need more detail

The Fiat Coupe club has always been invited by AROC all these while, maybe its time we do the invite? Would help you get the numbers too

Indeed Kelv, thanks for the tip

I will keep an eye on this with interest, have been wanting to drive Knockhill for years.

1. Edinburgh
2. Lego
3. Barnacle

Hell yeah


1. Edinburgh
2. Lego
3. Barnacle
4. Jbt

Depending on when - I'm in.

Saturday 6th July

well from my last post on scottish meet make me the 4th i mite get piggyback system fitted with anti lag and launch control fitted up to my blitz boost controler

stop it your scaring people

1. Edinburgh
2. Lego
3. Barnacle
4. JBT
5. Fiatcoupe86


Possibles.

1.Fishy_Dave
2.Sean_C

I'm up for it.

1. Edinburgh
2. Lego
3. Barnacle
4. JBT
5. Fiatcoupe86
6. Porkypaul

Possibles.

1.Fishy_Dave
2.Sean_C

I was thinking if we have a track day there depending on there on there events have a day at crail on the 7th who fancy that

That's a great Idea for the Sunday.

1. Edinburgh
2. Lego
3. Barnacle
4. JBT
5. Fiatcoupe86
6. Porkypaul

Possibles.

1.Fishy_Dave
2.Sean_C
3. Tim42

This looks fun - could fit this in with my intended Scottish road trip

Teamwork!

Fife, or the Kingdom as it's known is up there as the most attractive east coast region with quaint villages and red-tiled cottages, picturesque sea-side small towns such as Elie, Pittenweem and Crail, and legendary friendliness.

Downside, if you can't work out what Baz76 is saying you might struggle with the Fifers' speak (sorry Baz, I've no difficulty understanding!)

Summer evenings are endless up there, it doesn't get dark till around 11p.m.

We'd like to make this as inclusive as possible so that first-time track drivers can get a session on their own for a bit without being rag-4rsed by the likes of fire-eaters jbt, Pp et al

1. Edinburgh
2. Lego
3. Barnacle
4. JBT
5. Fiatcoupe86
6. Porkypaul
7. Proccy - and will take in Raiders Road while i'm there

Possibles.

1.Fishy_Dave
2.Sean_C
3.Tim42

Be rude not to. Assuming a half day = 4hr session then with only 50 cars it'll be quiet enough that you'll find some empty track.

Fair point well made Matt, it's only displaying my rookie-ness at this game

You in?

Count me in, Can I bring my other car aswell as coupe?

Aye why not with another driver or on a trailer?

1. Edinburgh
2. Lego
3. Barnacle
4. JBT
5. Fiatcoupe86
6. Porkypaul
7. Proccy - and will take in Raiders Road while i'm there
8. Kerr 20v

Possibles.

1.Fishy_Dave
2.Sean_C
3.Tim42
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would be good to see whos got the fastest quarter mile coop going lol

there is no I in team apart from the I in part hahahaha

Ok, if someone brings 2 cars they have to pay for 2 cars to go on track, £60 for 2nd driver. Non driving passengers £10.

Knockhill is getting back with a deadline date so if there's enough interest it'll be a go-er

1. Edinburgh
2. Lego
3. Barnacle
4. JBT
5. Fiatcoupe86
6. Porkypaul
7. Proccy - and will take in Raiders Road while i'm there
8. Kerr 20v

Possibles.

1.Fishy_Dave
2.Sean_C
3.Tim42
4.jimbob13 (if no-one minds a total track virgin with the rattiest looking coop in the world?)

jimbob fancy a trip are selfs before 6th july as i am a track virgin 2 lol we can have a few laps before the big track day lol

Good man jimbob now you have a target for the resto!

Yeah, my other car with another driver, prob my other half,

I'm afraid only the mechanical restoration shall be complete by that point. Cosmetics are going to take a little longer.

Never been on a track, kinda unsure about it.

What the hell stick my name down.

I've got breakdown cover!

i am the same but i mite go down to knockhill for a few laps before 6th july

I strongly believe if I'm going make a tit of myself, I should only do it the one time.

ffs promised myself I wouldn't spend any more money on the coupe, maybe have to look at proper brake pads

lol true i was thinking of making a trip to knockhill next month as i have never been before so looking forward to it

1. Edinburgh
2. Lego
3. Barnacle
4. JBT
5. Fiatcoupe86
6. Porkypaul
7. Proccy - and will take in Raiders Road while i'm there
8. Kerr 20v
9. Sparkyman

Possibles.

1.Fishy_Dave
2.Sean_C
3.Tim42
4.jimbob13 (if no-one minds a total track virgin with the rattiest looking coop in the world?)

If I can get the day off and the Porker is roadworthy, I'm in for this!

Allcomers welcome mate, even "bangers"

SAROC canvassing members right now to join the party

We need a lot more names guys. Where are all the Scottish members?

For those apprehensive about driving on a track
If you haven't been on a track before-the most hazardous part of the day will be driving to and from the track or any journey in rush hour traffic is far more dangerous, difficult and stressful.
Driving on the track is far safer, infinitely more enjoyable and definitely exhilarating.
There are no cars coming from the opposite direction, there are no parked cars, pedestrians, lamp posts, deer, buildings or brick-walls to hit. The other drivers on track are far more courteous than you'll find on public roads and nobody will cut you up or drive right up your arse(as they say).
And there are Marshalls with big flags to warn you of any danger ahead!

A track-day is not a race. It's about having fun with your car in a safe environment. You just have to drive slowly the first few laps until you get the feel for the track and car. You wont embarrass yourself(nobody is really watching) and you'll regularly pass slower cars that are on cool down laps. You'll also get lots of advice and encouragement from fellow club members and drivers.

So get your name down you will love it.

i will ask my friends on fiat coupe owners group on fb and i will get back to you bud but i am definitely in for it as i was going to do it next month

thats it done mate

I've mentioned this on the Porker forum to see if I can drum up some numbers.

If this is unwelcome, let me know!

Thanks DD, most welcome!

Now looking unlikely that this will happen for several reasons, main one not having the numbers to make it financially viable It needed confirming on Monday.
A big thank-you to everyone who put in the effort, esp. Lego

oh no not good

Aye well...you're just going to have to come to Le Mans, Simon. Need a place to stay overnight in either direction?

Neil that is most generous, tempting even but it's so near our Fringe concerts I couldn't afford the time off.

Hmm, I hope you didn't have the garden shed in mind...!

For you, mate, we'd even pitch a tent in the garden!

As long as it was perfect pitch

Well not if you're going to pitch rocks at my glasshouse...

even with a perfect pitch the neighbours may think your lowering the tone

if that's what he's planning, have him arrested for -
Camping with-intent

Probably as well I chose to stay in Britain and appreciate the local sites