MX-5 OC Forum

 Hi Jon we met at the national in September. If there is anything you would like me to do then please shout. Also I am a driving instructor so could do advanced road tuition, another option to offer on the weekend?

It would be great to hear from you.

All the best Duncan

Jon you have PM

 Sounds good.  Have pencilled it in the diary.

 We are hoping to come up for the weekend, is there a local hotel we can book.

I can confirm another two cars - myself and the missus, and my best man and his wife (also a bridesmaid.)

Been to Blyton before, and have decided we can't be missing this.

Quick update:

A bit of a write-up for you all in February's STHT, flyers going out in March.

Hotels: I'm seeking deals from the main players in the area, will post up on the OP once info comes in...

Thanks again to all for the support and offers of help 

Update: 21 Dec.

Accomm deals now listed in seperate Blyton Bash thread.

 so far i have three cars lined up and 4 people

two of these will be going out on track, one of them having interesting memories as i came off the track at blyton last time we tried the record attempt (wasnt doing the record attempt when i left the track) and dented my front wing on a traffic cone

looking forward to it already

lizhosken:

Am in 'negotiation' with my tame mechanic

tame mechanic has the car ready and is looking forward to being a passanger when you take it round the track

can i take yours for a quick spin then if you are using mine

mikeh492:

lizhosken:

Am in 'negotiation' with my tame mechanic

 

tame mechanic has the car ready and is looking forward to being a passanger when you take it round the track

can i take yours for a quick spin then if you are using mine

 You're too late trying to make me squirm in public..............I've already owned up to saying 'no'

Am looking forward to this weekend, never thought 5 years ago I would seriously consider driving round a track..............just shows what theses cars do to you.

Top Notch Jon - great threads! Count me in for at least 1 car, probably 2!!!

 I'll be coming to both days hopefully. I've done three days at Blyton before but 'er indoors is wittering about having a drive so I'll be nervous! Perhaps the best thing would be to send her out with an instructor rather than with me. She's been a passenger before so has some idea of the lines etc but it'll be a steep learning curve for her.

Out of interest, what's the consensus on cars other than MX's on track? I have a Sylva Riot I use as a track car which I could bring along as well as my Mk2 RS but if it was out of place I'll leave it at home.

If anyone would like a few passenger laps with me they're more than welcome, just ask on the day. I'm no driving god but I'll hopefully get us round in one piece.

lincsnick:

Out of interest, what's the consensus on cars other than MX's on track?

Hi lincnick,

I hate to sound the prude but this is the first MX5OC Motorsport event and I'm keen to keep it MX-5 only. To be fair, there will be a lot of inexperienced drivers on the circuit so keeping the playing field even will be better for all, including the more seasoned drivers and more powerful '5s.

Instructors will also be freely avaiable, I'm not going to run a booking system as there is plenty of opportunity over the two days for everyone to glean some of their experience but this might be of value to Mrs lincsnick?

 That's fine, it's probably a good idea to keep it all MX5. I'll take my wife out for a few laps as a passenger first then put her into the tender hands of an instructor which will be better for my blood pressure and probably hers too.

Hold on, hold on, £150, for 2 people, open circuit, skid pan, gymkhana, camping, hog roast, partay over 2 days?!  Consider this "not interested in track driving tbh" newbie now thoroughly interested!