OK, here comes my first shot of really seeing what the scoob can do on the famous track, this sunday, so i've a full tank of go faster optimax and a large " L " sticker on the rear bumper, what else should i be doing before getting on the track. Looking for tyre pressures and that sort of thing. Also any tips of speeds, gearing etc for the various bends upon the circuit.

Tatafurnoo

 

The easy one could be - On arrival at Knockhill, remove your one & only brain cell and store in glove box. Then go with the flow...... I'm sure you'll fit in well using this method. PS - Take it easy at the hairpin & entrance to Duffus getting your breaking spot on is the challenge with carrying enough speed through corner. Avoid the grass & gravel

 

Clockwise

 

Asked this same question back in July - lots of good advice here

http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/thread.asp?threadid=113138

Best bet is to get someone to take you around first and explain the corners, gears etc. as Sasim did with me (Cheers!). Helped greatly with knowing what to do.

Need plastic surgery to remove the grin as well !!

Have a good time,

Duncan...

 

Don't to any 3 point turns on the course and make sure you can do an emergency stop :-)

 

Don't do any 3 point turns on the course and make sure you can do an emergency stop :-)

 

Passenger Laps

You are permitted to take passengers/fellow participants around the circuit in your own car. The following rules apply to passenger laps:

• Front passenger seat only.

• No minimum age, but probably about 16 years old. Passengers must be adequately secured by the adult seatbelt. If you are unsure, then please talk to one of the marshalls who will advise.

• Safety is paramount! Please drive well within your own and the cars limits!!! Do not try to show off, and have the car on its limits around corners, or locking up under braking (for those without ABS). Driving around the track at 80% will be more than adequate for most passengers. Remember that flat out driving can induce fear and nausea in passengers unaccustomed to the experience, and believe me you don’t want anyone being sick in your car!

• Any driver involved in a red flag incident whilst carrying a passenger, shall be sent home immediately, with no refund.

• If your passenger asks you to slow down and/or return to the pits, please do so.

• All passengers must have signed the necessary indemnity forms, and be wearing a wrist bracelet to prove this is the case. You must refuse to take anyone around the track who is not wearing a bracelet.

 

2nd gear for hairpin, 3rd gear for all othe corners. Accelerate hard between the corners, and brake where it tells you to.

They will probably leave out the cones for turn-in point, apex and exit. Use these as a guide, when you first start off, the temptation is to turn in far too early, which means you come out the other side on the wrong line, and go much slower.

The entry to the chicane is blind - if you use a lot of kerb on the left and the right, then you'll take pretty much a straight line through. If you stick to the centre of the road, then you'll end up taking the wrong (and much slower) line.

Watch out for faster cars coming up behind you, and indicate & pull over to the right to let them through, but only on the straights, and don't leave it until the last of the braking zone before letting them past. You sometimes might have to lift for a second to let them pass safely. You'll learn a lot more following an experienced driver, and watching their braking and turn in points, than trying to do the racing driver thing and keep them behind.

If you are following a faster driver, be cautious about going through at corners at the same speeds. They may be running on slicks, have uprated suspension etc. Same thing goes for braking points - don't tailgate into the braking zone - they may have APs fitted, and will have slowed down enough for you to run into the back of them befoe your standard brakes have started to bite, especially if you have been out for a few laps.

Above all, have fun, and be safe.

John

 

Unless you have an Ra then add '1' to the above numbers !

 

OK, thanks all for the help, nice picture posts as well.
Andy, Type RA then, whats the deal, different gearing setup or what ?????

see you all on track, be kind.

 

Don't think Andy will be kind to any of us mate