Cornwall Summer Drifting - Drifting forum

Street Toyz · 18-03-2008, 11:36

We're in the process of finalising arrangements for a BIG event in Cornwall throughout this summer, so just gauging interest etc. at this stage...

The bare-bones are that the event will consist of:

A fully kitted quarter-mile drag strip (with trophies awarded);

A seperate drift area (layout to be determined);

Static Vehicle displays (ie: show n' shine and trade stands etc.);

Full on-site catering services;

Fully marshalled

There are a few noteable benefits of the location:

NO NOISE RESTRICTIONS;

A large amount of space to play with;

A great location in sunny cornwall during the popular summer period.

It would be great if as many of you guys could provide an input into the final arrangements for this in order to ensure we run the kind of event that incorporates as much of the stuff that YOU want as possible...

So hit me with some ideas....

For example:

Your ideal course layout (freestyle arena, drift track or both?)

Tyre changing facilities?

Cheap drift tyres on the day?

Mobile Rolling Road?

Looking forward to your input guys!!!

drifter r32 · 18-03-2008, 11:54

You have a pm

GmasterT · 18-03-2008, 12:21

What sort of size and surface?

Mattyboi · 18-03-2008, 13:05

I`m game, a weekend away never hurt anyone!

You`ll have to be carefull with your dates though, summer is really busy with EDC, BDC, JDm all stars and pod shows already. might be worth checking the dates.

GmasterT · 18-03-2008, 13:10

Do it in the first 2 weeks of august (or 1st aug, last of july) and I'll be down there anyway

islander · 18-03-2008, 13:15

definately come to a show especially if these guys are out on the track, shotgun

initial_j · 18-03-2008, 13:19

so where abouts is the location? or am i being blind?

leeham_86 · 18-03-2008, 13:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by GmasterT

Do it in the first 2 weeks of august (or 1st aug, last of july) and I'll be down there anyway

like he sais if u do it on the or close to the 1st of a month im game as ill be paid n was thinkin of goin to sunny cornwall anyways

howler · 18-03-2008, 13:48

I'm up for it Carrim, give me a shout if I can help with anything

Street Toyz · 18-03-2008, 13:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by GmasterT

What sort of size and surface?

It's an MOD airfield, so as such, it's an extremely well maintained surface.
As far as size goes, there are a total of 3 or 4 (can't remember off the top of my head) BIG runway areas, along with associated open 'staging areas'. Although I'm not 100% sure on how much of this will be set aside for drifting at this stage (as this will rely heavily on feedback from you guys)!

royal · 18-03-2008, 13:52

I should be up for coming home to Cornwall

royal · 18-03-2008, 13:54

which airfield is it mate? Is it Portreath airfield?

Street Toyz · 18-03-2008, 13:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattyboi

I`m game, a weekend away never hurt anyone!

You`ll have to be carefull with your dates though, summer is really busy with EDC, BDC, JDm all stars and pod shows already. might be worth checking the dates.

We'll definately be bearing these events in mind while we're finalising the plans, as we want as many people to be able to enjoy the event as possible!

GmasterT · 18-03-2008, 14:11

give us a post code and we can google map it to get an idea of design and size

Im sure it will be a similar thing to what we do at santa pod and silverstone runway

Bunny · 18-03-2008, 14:30

I'll be up for it.

GmasterT · 18-03-2008, 14:38

If it is portreath (or similar), obviously you are splitting off areas for different sections of the show. Ideally for the drift bit you want to use a bit of the airfield where it meets/crosses another part so you can use that as a corner, or you are restricted to coning a smallish track on the narrow bit, where as combining the 2 would keep it interesting. (or even find a series of sections where they join) Oh and remember a pit area!

Will it be demo drifting or 'come and have a play in your own motor' affair? As it may be worth have a track of sorts and a skiddy pen for newbies

Mighty_Mini · 18-03-2008, 16:00

Finally something a bit more local. Can count me in if this goes ahead, would like to know where the venue would be also.

Mike@TDSW · 18-03-2008, 17:02

Carrim (if that is how I should spell it?) you know you have mine and Semtexs full support and anything you need help with just ask.
We will help marshall and layout track etc if required. Expect a tex/call from the irishman sometime soon.

Paulpen · 18-03-2008, 17:25

Yay more southwest events

You know where I am and my number if you need a hand

Stavros · 18-03-2008, 17:28

Im bang up for that, id do a whole weekend if there was enough driving time and room.

And tyre changing and spare tyres is a winner

18-03-2008, 11:36	#1 (permalink)
Street Toyz tail slider Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South West Posts: 98	Cornwall Summer Drifting We're in the process of finalising arrangements for a BIG event in Cornwall throughout this summer, so just gauging interest etc. at this stage... The bare-bones are that the event will consist of: A fully kitted quarter-mile drag strip (with trophies awarded); A seperate drift area (layout to be determined); Static Vehicle displays (ie: show n' shine and trade stands etc.); Full on-site catering services; Fully marshalled There are a few noteable benefits of the location: NO NOISE RESTRICTIONS; A large amount of space to play with; A great location in sunny cornwall during the popular summer period. It would be great if as many of you guys could provide an input into the final arrangements for this in order to ensure we run the kind of event that incorporates as much of the stuff that YOU want as possible... So hit me with some ideas.... For example: Your ideal course layout (freestyle arena, drift track or both?) Tyre changing facilities? Cheap drift tyres on the day? Mobile Rolling Road? Looking forward to your input guys!!!

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18-03-2008, 11:54	#2 (permalink)
drifter r32 selling up Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: back on track Posts: 311	You have a pm

18-03-2008, 12:21	#3 (permalink)
GmasterT talks alot Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Under an S-body Posts: 1,211	What sort of size and surface?

18-03-2008, 13:05	#4 (permalink)
Mattyboi InitialD erby Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Derby Posts: 4,636	I`m game, a weekend away never hurt anyone! You`ll have to be carefull with your dates though, summer is really busy with EDC, BDC, JDm all stars and pod shows already. might be worth checking the dates.

18-03-2008, 13:10	#5 (permalink)
GmasterT talks alot Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Under an S-body Posts: 1,211	Do it in the first 2 weeks of august (or 1st aug, last of july) and I'll be down there anyway

18-03-2008, 13:15	#6 (permalink)
islander gone wrong Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: the moon Posts: 910	definately come to a show especially if these guys are out on the track, shotgun

18-03-2008, 13:19	#7 (permalink)
initial_j has issues.. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ashford kent (ish) Posts: 4,063	so where abouts is the location? or am i being blind?

18-03-2008, 13:48	#9 (permalink)
howler dorifto kingu! Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 819	I'm up for it Carrim, give me a shout if I can help with anything

18-03-2008, 13:52	#11 (permalink)
royal S1- F.T break! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,740	I should be up for coming home to Cornwall

18-03-2008, 13:54	#12 (permalink)
royal S1- F.T break! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,740	which airfield is it mate? Is it Portreath airfield?

18-03-2008, 14:11	#14 (permalink)
GmasterT talks alot Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Under an S-body Posts: 1,211	give us a post code and we can google map it to get an idea of design and size Im sure it will be a similar thing to what we do at santa pod and silverstone runway

18-03-2008, 14:30	#15 (permalink)
Bunny Poor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: In the sky Posts: 1,781	I'll be up for it.

18-03-2008, 14:38	#16 (permalink)
GmasterT talks alot Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Under an S-body Posts: 1,211	If it is portreath (or similar), obviously you are splitting off areas for different sections of the show. Ideally for the drift bit you want to use a bit of the airfield where it meets/crosses another part so you can use that as a corner, or you are restricted to coning a smallish track on the narrow bit, where as combining the 2 would keep it interesting. (or even find a series of sections where they join) Oh and remember a pit area! Will it be demo drifting or 'come and have a play in your own motor' affair? As it may be worth have a track of sorts and a skiddy pen for newbies

18-03-2008, 16:00	#17 (permalink)
Mighty_Mini S Arrrrrrr 20 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,943	Finally something a bit more local. Can count me in if this goes ahead, would like to know where the venue would be also.

18-03-2008, 17:02	#18 (permalink)
Mike@TDSW dorifto kingu! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,312	Carrim (if that is how I should spell it?) you know you have mine and Semtexs full support and anything you need help with just ask. We will help marshall and layout track etc if required. Expect a tex/call from the irishman sometime soon.

18-03-2008, 17:25	#19 (permalink)
Paulpen Cone collector Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Taunton - Somerset Posts: 405	Yay more southwest events You know where I am and my number if you need a hand

18-03-2008, 17:28	#20 (permalink)
Stavros DEYTUKURJURBS Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Posts: 9,264	Im bang up for that, id do a whole weekend if there was enough driving time and room. And tyre changing and spare tyres is a winner