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4/3/2009 19:00:30

chad5k1

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Hi All
Malcolm and I are doing a wet handling day on the 21st March in the Ghibli. It's organised by the Alpina Register, but other cars are of course welcome.
Should be good fun, and maybe useful pre event prep for the track day on the 26th March (or not).
Details here:
http://www.thealpinaregister.com/rockinghamwethandlingday.php
Let me know if you want to attend, Malcolm and I are doing an afternoon slot.

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4/3/2009 19:38:44

lozcb

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Just done a quick read up rich, Now that looks like fun . and only 40 miles up the road from me I'll run it past her in doors and let you know same rules helmets and towing eyes

regards loz

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4/3/2009 20:04:15

rob4wd

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let me know if ur going loz ,i might be up for this also

regards

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4/3/2009 20:27:08

chad5k1

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I don't think helmets are required as it is a safe environment. Nothing to hit apart from water!

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4/3/2009 20:46:18

lozcb

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How long is a session/slot Rich, what sort of skidpan time do you get each , it might be me but i couldn,t see it on the site

regards loz

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4/3/2009 20:51:50

chad5k1

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I have to be honest Loz and say I don't know. I know they have run about 4 others in the past and get good reviews. One person loves it so much they have been every time!
I'll see if I can find out.

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4/3/2009 21:38:07

SimonM

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hmm - this sounds like ridiculous fun - count me in!

slots are looking tight - i've emailed the site admin (waiting for a log in)

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5/3/2009 16:25:18

chad5k1

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Ok, this is what I've heard back:
"Its hard to quantify individual time as the day just flows - the sessions run for 9-12.30 and 1-4.30 - so both are c. 3 1/2 hours in total.
There are 3 bits to the day - basalt tiles, kick plate and crescent and the general flow is to do each of these in turn. Generally there will be time left over and people are asked to choose what they want to spend the time doing - which usually means the crescent (as everybody grapples with drifting (or trying to)
The sessions are split into 2 groups each with c.6 cars - 1 group on 1 group off alternatively. With people in the active group taking turns. Only 1 car is allowed on at once, so as one completes their attempt, the next car enters etc. Each person get multiple gos at each activity.
I guess the best way I can quantify it is that everyone who's been on has been happy with the day and what they get out of it."

Hope it helps.

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5/3/2009 21:25:47

chad5k1

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Simon is doing the PM Session in the GS, so that is three maser drivers. Any other takers?

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11/3/2009 12:27:56

maser sod

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aargh, I'd love to do this, but I'm out of the UK on the 21st. Will keep my eyes peeled for the next one.

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23/3/2009 11:30:18

SimonM

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Big thanks to Rich for helping organise this one (for me!)

I have to say I thought it was awesome fun - how often do you get your masser sideways, and get to finish a 720 with a smile on your face??

The highlight is the drifting section where you can attempt some sliding a la Clarkson without destroying your tyres....("attempt" being the operative word!)

Rockingham is the only place in the UK where the public can use a facility like this that includes different road tractions and a kickplate - I'll certainly be doing the next one that's available

on that note, would there be demand from others to do a "Masser Forum Wet handling day"???

i'd be back in a heart beat.....

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23/3/2009 13:38:20

chad5k1

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Yep it has to be said it was fantastic fun! I'd have liked a bit more time on the drifting session, but overall I feel a lot more confident about how the car handles and how to control it in the wet. I certainly think we should organise a Maserati event and I'd happily do it again and again!
Be interesting to look at the options for organising a rockingham track day and wet handling day combined.

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23/3/2009 22:18:14

SimonM

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defo - right fellas, anyone up for it?

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24/3/2009 19:56:30

chad5k1

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Posted some pics here:
http://community.webshots.com/album/570667771fdPIAj
Quite a few of your GS simon. I have some vids too, but they are not that great, as the camera was running out of battery (forgot to charge it!)

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24/3/2009 20:27:04

lozcb

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Excellent picks richard, looks like you had great fun getting outa shape , simon in particular looked to be having a wail of a time , will definately be up for the next

regards loz

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52 plate 4200 cc Lowered Tubi's and full GS body kit,steering wheel and rack
55 plate 4200 cc Gransport Full Larini system,AP Racing big brake upgrade ,more stuff pending

25/3/2009 21:53:50

SimonM

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Great photos Rich thankyou!- what a cracking bonus

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26/3/2009 20:59:05

chad5k1

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No problem, however I think you will find some much better shoots here:
http://www.thealpinaregister.com/photos/rockingham-wet-grip-21-03-2009/pm-simon-maserati-gt
Some really good photo's there!
The rest are here:
http://www.thealpinaregister.com/rockingham2009.php

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