So today it started officially.

 

This thread will be about my attempts to go from doing track days to real racing.

I hope it is of interest and might give people that are thinking of doing the same ideas.

 

 

 

Bought this from a mechanic that works at JDR (John Danby Racing) in Colchester who built my 500bhp Skoda Yeti.

£5,000 including half a van of spares.

 

My intention as a track day enthusiast is to get it right, make it a bit quicker and then race it in the CSCC (Classic Sports Car Club) Tin Top series.

First up, I've sent off for the pack so I can apply for my ARDS test.

I need to pass that to get my National B Race License.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited 4 September, 20178 yr by BossFox

This will be an interesting read

Now this has got my attention.

What's the current spec of it Richard and what are you hoping for?

Is the class power limited or can you go all crazy again?

I wonder what would be needed to make it road legal  :wonder:

Now this has got my attention.

What's the current spec of it Richard and what are you hoping for?

Is the class power limited or can you go all crazy again?

CSCC series rules are: (short version)

Must look the same.

Must still have a 2,000cc NA engine.

Must still be a manual.

No aero.

No slicks.

Expect gearbox internals to be upgraded, an LSD and a power boost.

Also in racing spec these are under 1,000kg.

So a good fun base.

I did wonder how long it would be before you tried some racing.

 

It certainly looks a tidy well built car, is it me Richard, or is the seat mounted at an angle?

Angle of pictures and slope of cage in relation to the seat I think.

Its missing a scare chair

Good stuff, no cap on power?

Good stuff, no cap on power?

Limited by being a 2.0 NA.

No forced induction.

So depends on your pocket and enthusiasm.

Every time you win a race you get a 30 second penalty in the following ones...

Not that I think that'll be a problem for me.

Sounds like it's gonna be fun.

Good luck, I'll be following.

Looking forward to seeing how you get on with this Richard and going to your first race! It'll be a blast!

Going to keep an eye on this thread. Looks like it's going to be a lot fun

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Looking forward to your progression Richard. I'll definitely be there to watch your debut race

Well done, it makes sense Richard, be interested to see what you do with the engine and gearbox, loads of great options out there. Dunnell do some great options up to 300bhp. A nice set of Cossie roller barrels would look good as well and would suite your driving style, flat out or stop.. lol

 

Don't forget to let us know if you do Brands Hatch and I'll sort out the Hospitality Suite, would be a great day not to be missed.  

 

James and I wish you all the best with this Richard.

Briskoda stand at the 1st event?

Would love to do something like this, good luck Richard, if your ever up north and need a pit crew you know where to find me

So when's the first event hopefully?

So when's the first event hopefully?

 

When you've sold him those green Fabia's so he can modify them  

You'll have already read up on everything but i found this useful:

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/features/opinion/ollie-kew/car-blog-how-hard-is-it-to-get-a-racing-licence/

And then the next step up......

 

 

 

.........Golf R series

Looks like a lot of fun - wish you all the best with it Richard.

It's going to be fun, my offer for Logistics Driver still stands.

I'll drive the fan bus!

Good to see you giving it a go Richard. You have the right 'no fear' attitude.


Are you going to repaint the car too? Green/black and white mayhaps? :P

I wonder what would be needed to make it road legal  :wonder:

+1 !