EDC Round 3 - July 28th - Knockhill - Event Details - Drifting forum

EDC Admin · 12-06-2007, 13:38

Well Round 3 is next at the phenomenal Knockhill Circuit in Scotland. 2006 year was the first time this venue had been used by us and the course layout was to say the least exciting. By using Seat Curve (formerly known as Duffus) as Turn 1 the entry speeds were at the level of Silverstone with some drivers hitting over 100mph before dropping into Seat. The Knockhill staff and spectators had never before seen anything like this and neither had the drivers. Our judge at the time Mr.Ueno (of Vertex fame) commented that he wished they had something like this in Japan and that he wanted to drive his Soarer here, so this coming from him means Knockhill is as awesome as it gets. Some pics below from last years event:

For July 28th we will be using exactly the same track layout and all the drivers we have spoken to cannot wait for this event to come around.

We are still finalising the timetable for this event but I can let you know that the competitors day starts from 12.30 and that the gates open to the public from 4.00pm, with the event finishing at around 9.00pm. Again the finals will run into dusk and seeing the drivers coming over Seat and through the course with the headlights blaring is a full on experience.

We will be running a Licensing session on the day, this is scheduled for between 12.30pm and 1.30pm. EuroDrift Am and ProAm License holders and those who have tried out (or applied but have been unable to attend) for an EDC License will be given priority. If you are none of the above then please contact maz@europeandriftchampionship.eu with your details.

Payments for Licensing and Entries are now open here:

EDC Entry Fees

More details to follow.

Regards,

kieran_e1 · 12-06-2007, 13:41

Yeah for a nice short drive!!!!

Could I point out to the non locals. you will most likely have to come over the forth road bridge to get to knockhill. Currently it is receiving extensive road works and will still be at this event. Long tailbacks are a daily occurrence so be warned , leave loads of time to get there!!

the stig · 12-06-2007, 13:48

woo hoo chaaaaaaaaarrge!!!!!!!
cant wait for this one!!
hay and not a pic of me in the team rash parking area

sammysideways · 12-06-2007, 13:50

i guess you need all the safety stuff to just do the licencing?? guess you do but thought id ask

EDC Admin · 12-06-2007, 14:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammysideways

i guess you need all the safety stuff to just do the licencing?? guess you do but thought id ask

Yes you will do, especially here.

Regards,

EDC Admin · 12-06-2007, 14:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by the stig

woo hoo chaaaaaaaaarrge!!!!!!!
cant wait for this one!!
hay and not a pic of me in the team rash parking area

We've trolled through the thousands of pics of you and found this ONE where you are on track, although you was probably heading for the gravel or grass at the time

Regards,

driftnut · 12-06-2007, 18:02

Can anyone give me an idea on what this event will be like for spectators! As it will be a 7hr+ drive for me (might get a camper van for it) Also will i be able to watch the practice and Qualifying as well as the racing from 16 - 1, wanna watch as much drift action thats going on as possible, cheers.

chungster · 12-06-2007, 20:27

Glen,

Any chance you can send me the full timetable of events on the day including Time Attack too?

Thanks

Lee

EDC Admin · 12-06-2007, 20:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by chungster

Glen,

Any chance you can send me the full timetable of events on the day including Time Attack too?

Thanks

Lee

The timetable is not firmed up as of yet but as soon as it is it will be posted here

Regards,

chungster · 12-06-2007, 21:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by EDC Admin

The timetable is not firmed up as of yet but as soon as it is it will be posted here

Regards,

Okey dokey

Midgers · 13-06-2007, 09:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by driftnut

Can anyone give me an idea on what this event will be like for spectators! As it will be a 7hr+ drive for me (might get a camper van for it) Also will i be able to watch the practice and Qualifying as well as the racing from 16 - 1, wanna watch as much drift action thats going on as possible, cheers.

It's awesome, you can get both sides of the track easily and see the whole section from various places. Definately worth the Drive

I'm gonna be in Cyprus for this

cptsideways · 13-06-2007, 09:31

Wooohooooo can't wait, this is the most awesome section of drift circuit anywhere (just about) a blind downhill right hander

As for spectators, Knockhill is great you can get right close to the track both sides, the view is great & generally good stuff all round. Yes as for the Queues to the bridge we were up here a few weeks back for a wee bit of testing

and it was awful. So get there well early.

PolodyPerformance · 13-06-2007, 10:52

Me and Maciej can't wait to compete on this awesome track, so see you in KnockHill

greetings
Jordi and Maciej

Stavros · 13-06-2007, 11:05

I cant wait, never been to Knockhill before, gonna be a good weekend

Sweeps · 13-06-2007, 11:23

Its full on comitment into the first corner as you can't see the apex til your mid drift!

Buff was complaining last year that he didn't have a big enough run up!

Awesome for specators as said before, if you stand at the bottom of Duffus (or Seat) the first thing you see is the smoke produced from the wand, then the car appears a second later !

Oh and the gravel in a magnet for cars ..

On top of that, watching the time attack cars coming in to and out of the hairpin and up the straight at full chat is worth a watch

Albert · 13-06-2007, 11:34

For gods sake, don't forget the midge repellent as the evening kick off is at the request of the "Feed the Midges Trust".
Poor Gaz looked like he had leprosy after we took all the banners down last year, half the midges had to walk back to the tyre wall they were so full up.

Spoonman · 19-06-2007, 21:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Albert

For gods sake, don't forget the midge repellent as the evening kick off is at the request of the "Feed the Midges Trust".
Poor Gaz looked like he had leprosy after we took all the banners down last year, half the midges had to walk back to the tyre wall they were so full up.

Good thing you reminded me, last time I was at knockhill it was autumn and windy, and early enough for midges not to be a problem. I think there should be midge repellent showers installed

Anyway I take it there shouldnt be a problem with turning up on the day and buying a ticket at the gate?

Albert · 20-06-2007, 11:36

No problem, and Bladey will be there to give a free kiss to every spectator.
Hope you can run.............faaaast.

Stavros · 20-06-2007, 11:56

Whats the crack with the Midges then, are they just a Scottish thing, or just a Knockhill thing?

I take it anyone with any skin not covered in repellant will get mauled by em?

That rules out any laydee-flesh on show, which sucks, as I had plans...

Group buy on Bhurkas?

**Bon Bon** · 20-06-2007, 12:00

Yes they're appauling and eat you alive as soon as it goes dark, daytime is fine though.

Massive long drive in the Chaser SWEEEEET I reckon I'll fit a dirty sub for the drive.

12-06-2007, 13:38	#1 (permalink)
EDC Admin spl dori master Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 278	EDC Round 3 - July 28th - Knockhill - Event Details Well Round 3 is next at the phenomenal Knockhill Circuit in Scotland. 2006 year was the first time this venue had been used by us and the course layout was to say the least exciting. By using Seat Curve (formerly known as Duffus) as Turn 1 the entry speeds were at the level of Silverstone with some drivers hitting over 100mph before dropping into Seat. The Knockhill staff and spectators had never before seen anything like this and neither had the drivers. Our judge at the time Mr.Ueno (of Vertex fame) commented that he wished they had something like this in Japan and that he wanted to drive his Soarer here, so this coming from him means Knockhill is as awesome as it gets. Some pics below from last years event: For July 28th we will be using exactly the same track layout and all the drivers we have spoken to cannot wait for this event to come around. We are still finalising the timetable for this event but I can let you know that the competitors day starts from 12.30 and that the gates open to the public from 4.00pm, with the event finishing at around 9.00pm. Again the finals will run into dusk and seeing the drivers coming over Seat and through the course with the headlights blaring is a full on experience. We will be running a Licensing session on the day, this is scheduled for between 12.30pm and 1.30pm. EuroDrift Am and ProAm License holders and those who have tried out (or applied but have been unable to attend) for an EDC License will be given priority. If you are none of the above then please contact maz@europeandriftchampionship.eu with your details. Payments for Licensing and Entries are now open here: EDC Entry Fees More details to follow. Regards,

20-06-2007, 11:36	#18 (permalink)
Albert touge runner Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 160	No problem, and Bladey will be there to give a free kiss to every spectator. Hope you can run.............faaaast. Last edited by Albert : 20-06-2007 at 11:48.

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12-06-2007, 13:41	#2 (permalink)
kieran_e1 In need of practice Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glasgow Posts: 1,385	Yeah for a nice short drive!!!! Could I point out to the non locals. you will most likely have to come over the forth road bridge to get to knockhill. Currently it is receiving extensive road works and will still be at this event. Long tailbacks are a daily occurrence so be warned , leave loads of time to get there!!

12-06-2007, 13:48	#3 (permalink)
the stig dorifto kingu! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: se london Posts: 1,258	woo hoo chaaaaaaaaarrge!!!!!!! cant wait for this one!! hay and not a pic of me in the team rash parking area

12-06-2007, 13:50	#4 (permalink)
sammysideways dorifto kingu! Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 7,433	i guess you need all the safety stuff to just do the licencing?? guess you do but thought id ask

12-06-2007, 18:02	#7 (permalink)
driftnut touge runner Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: wiltshire Posts: 239	Can anyone give me an idea on what this event will be like for spectators! As it will be a 7hr+ drive for me (might get a camper van for it) Also will i be able to watch the practice and Qualifying as well as the racing from 16 - 1, wanna watch as much drift action thats going on as possible, cheers.

12-06-2007, 20:27	#8 (permalink)
chungster tail slider Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 139	Glen, Any chance you can send me the full timetable of events on the day including Time Attack too? Thanks Lee

13-06-2007, 09:31	#12 (permalink)
cptsideways Pimms O'clock Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: N Dorset Posts: 1,746	Wooohooooo can't wait, this is the most awesome section of drift circuit anywhere (just about) a blind downhill right hander As for spectators, Knockhill is great you can get right close to the track both sides, the view is great & generally good stuff all round. Yes as for the Queues to the bridge we were up here a few weeks back for a wee bit of testing and it was awful. So get there well early.

13-06-2007, 10:52	#13 (permalink)
PolodyPerformance gripper Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 2	Me and Maciej can't wait to compete on this awesome track, so see you in KnockHill greetings Jordi and Maciej

13-06-2007, 11:05	#14 (permalink)
Stavros DEYTUKURJURBS Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Posts: 9,550	I cant wait, never been to Knockhill before, gonna be a good weekend

13-06-2007, 11:23	#15 (permalink)
Sweeps dorifto kingu! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 1,087	Its full on comitment into the first corner as you can't see the apex til your mid drift! Buff was complaining last year that he didn't have a big enough run up! Awesome for specators as said before, if you stand at the bottom of Duffus (or Seat) the first thing you see is the smoke produced from the wand, then the car appears a second later ! Oh and the gravel in a magnet for cars .. On top of that, watching the time attack cars coming in to and out of the hairpin and up the straight at full chat is worth a watch

13-06-2007, 11:34	#16 (permalink)
Albert touge runner Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 160	For gods sake, don't forget the midge repellent as the evening kick off is at the request of the "Feed the Midges Trust". Poor Gaz looked like he had leprosy after we took all the banners down last year, half the midges had to walk back to the tyre wall they were so full up.

20-06-2007, 11:56	#19 (permalink)
Stavros DEYTUKURJURBS Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Posts: 9,550	Whats the crack with the Midges then, are they just a Scottish thing, or just a Knockhill thing? I take it anyone with any skin not covered in repellant will get mauled by em? That rules out any laydee-flesh on show, which sucks, as I had plans... Group buy on Bhurkas?

20-06-2007, 12:00	#20 (permalink)
Bon Bon Flame On!!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Moseley, Birmingham Posts: 5,035	Yes they're appauling and eat you alive as soon as it goes dark, daytime is fine though. Massive long drive in the Chaser SWEEEEET I reckon I'll fit a dirty sub for the drive.