NEWS
Posted 30 April 2008
EVEN MORE About Test Days
Due to the very full practice on a test Saturday we are no longer allowing drivers who are not running on the Sunday. Additional drivers mean overfull grids and far less testing for those who give us their support by racing with us. The club on a Saturday is for our racers!
Further details of Wednesday and Saturday practice will be found under TEST DAYS and RACE DAYS
NEW The committee have decided that members may apply for vacant Saturday test spaces by filling in and sending a race entry form but marking it TEST DAY. IF test day spaces are available the applicant will be informed the acceptance being on a first come first served basis
New Procedures for FINALS?
The committee have been looking in to ensuring the race finals are not over compensated when adverse weather attacks a race day! To prevent events going on for ever the C of C has to make a judgment on how long the finals should last for a sensible meeting finish time. This procedure is a bit hit or miss so we are moving from the June meeting to the following, subject to members approval.
From June the finals will be based upon TIME, racing being for a specific time plus 1 lap. What will this mean? For example a 14 lap final would last today for 15 minutes circuit time, in the dry. Under the new scheme the replacement final may be set up as 12 minutes plus 1 lap. This would mean up to 17 laps on a good day or 12 laps on a very wet day. What do you think? Also variations in weather conditions would be compensated, such that every class would be on circuit for the same amount of time but possibly different numbers of laps being covered. During the races the lap countdown will be used to inform the drivers of the remaining time in the race. NOT HAPPY then please make representation to a committee member.
Committee Members for 2008
Mark Brand, Steve Chapman, Rita Chapman, Dave Porter, John Gosling (177 representative), Keith Smith (marshals' representative), Peter Wilkins, Richard Walker (junior drivers' representative), Nathan Ward (senior driver's representative), Carl Ward and Dan Parker (representing the circuit owners).
Remember the Brazilian CUP?
This meeting is totally different to a normal run of the mill (pun) race meetings you attend round the country. Depending upon the number of classes each class will have timed practice plus an absolute minimum of 2 X 15 minute races plus a lap, much more if we can squeeze it in? This means a minimum of 21 laps per race (22km or 13.5 miles) for all but the Cadets and even the Cadets will be totting up towards 18kms or more than 11 miles.
The down side is we can only run a maximum of 30 drivers per class so early entry is important. Entry forms are found here.
The date - testing Saturday 31st May racing on the Sunday 1st June
An Amazing and Fantastic Donation
We have been given an amazing picture from Club member Craig Johnson and his father, this we are going to auction at the Brazilian Cup Meeting for the Brazilian Charity!
We have a print of a painting by Alan Fearnley, number 495 of 850, showing Rubens Barrichello on his way to the first ever podium finish on behalf of Jordan Racing. It is signed by both Rubens and Eddie. We already have a £250 bid!
We Really Need YOUR Help
It was there for the snow but we need it meeting after meeting!
Pictures from Haley Kenny
WE REALLY NEED YOUR HELP AS OBTAINING ENOUGH MARSHALS TO RUN A SMOOTH MEETING IS BECOMING VERY DIFFICULT. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EARN SOME POCKET MONEY PLEASE MAKE CONTACT WITH OUR CHIEF MARSHAL, PHIL ROWLAND ON 01922 479363. TRAINING AND CLOTHING PROVIDED.
News and Ideas from the AGM
At the AGM the following ideas were put forward
1. KF1 and KF2 will race together on their set days - see below or dates
2. The NEW entry form offers payment for Saturday and Sunday on one cheque and FAST LANE signing on - see below and entry form
3. In the school holidays summer 2009 we will be looking at running one or two two-day events in the Club Championship made up of - Saturday 3 test sessions, timed practice and a heat, Sunday two heats with a much longer than normal pre final and final - lots more racing!
4. Cameras around the circuit to act as extra eyes when judging incidents on circuit
5. Some Whilton ideas to make the TKM Festival even more exciting
NEW! More Time For KF Drivers Visiting Whilton Mill
As we wish to make the minimum disruption to our Club race meetings the drivers of KF karts are only invited to attend Whilton Mill race weekends as listed below, along with our normal group of classes. KF drivers are welcome on every Wednesday test day.
March 22nd & 23rd Race Weekend KF1 and KF2 (NEW)
May 31st & June 1st Race Weekend (Brazilian Cup races up to 2 X 20 minutes +1 lap) KF1, KF2, KF3
June 21st & 22nd Race Weekend KF1 (NEW) and KF2
July 26th & 27th Race Weekend for KF3
Fast Track Saturday Test Days
Due to the hectic nature of signing on for a Saturday test day we are now offering FAST TRACK FACILITIES. As well as the normal signing on lanes those who have paid in advance (see NEW Entry form) will have a separate line which will allow much quicker signing on!
Do YOU need a pit bay, for 2008 or for a meeting?
Those who have not owned a pit bay should apply in writing providing their full details. We place this on file and as bays become available we allocate them on first come first served basis. Pit bays are £80 for the season's club championship races only, or £20 for a weekend booked meeting by meeting.
WE NEED YOUR APPLICATION IN WRITING and REMEMBER THERE IS A WAITING LIST!
If you are looking for a pit bay for a single weekend you must contact Rita on TUESDAY AFTERNOON to book a place the cost is £20 per 8m X 6m or 7m X 6m space for a weekend!
About Whilton Mill Membership and Racing
The Membership forms are on the site, once we receive yours we will post through to you a Membership Pack complete with your 2008 (or from December 2009) Membership card. Membership 2008 is £60 but remember you save £10 per test day and £5 per race day - What a Deal!!! money back in 4 meetings!
The Pack includes additional membership application forms as well as a quantity of Race Entry Forms.
Just a reminder that it is your Membership Card that entitles you to take part in Club events, test days and race days at a reduced rate. To race at any kart meeting you need to be a member of a Kart Club, any Club. Our advantage is the great savings on Test and Race days!
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO SHOW YOU MEMBERSHIP CARD WHEN YOU ATTEND ALL THESE EVENTS!
If you are unable to show your card you will be treated as a non member.