Prodrift EUROPEAN Series 2008 - Page 2 - Drifting forum

sideways.taff · 01-11-2007, 21:15

Savidge isn't it boyo.

missy · 01-11-2007, 21:25

nice one... should make for an interesting show

Bladerider · 01-11-2007, 21:29

Really pleased for you guys,

This is EXCELLENt news,

I dont want to seem like Im knocking, when im actually asking a sensible question (for a change), but why are both UK rounds in the fairly North of the country at a relatively small track when Silverstone or similar "proper" track is more central and would mean you could have one with a slightly more northerly bias and one with a touch more southerly bias ??

I look forward to competing against the Irish guys at Teeside, if Im allowed to enter, but i am just surprised by this particular decision.

J.

Stavros · 01-11-2007, 21:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bladerider

Really pleased for you guys,

This is EXCELLENt news,

I dont want to seem like Im knocking, when im actually asking a sensible question (for a change), but why are both UK rounds in the fairly North of the country at a relatively small track when Silverstone or similar "proper" track is more central and would mean you could have one with a slightly more northerly bias and one with a touch more southerly bias ??

I look forward to competing against the Irish guys at Teeside, if Im allowed to enter, but i am just surprised by this particular decision.

J.

Because Teeside is the best drift track in the UK is my guess.

Not to mention the fact it can draw a big ass crowd like nothing any other drift event in the UK has ever had.

I think its a good call, its not exactly in the sticks, just miles from us!

Username · 01-11-2007, 21:39

I will HAVE to try to get dad to take me for the final @ Teeside

Bladerider · 01-11-2007, 21:57

Stav,

You misunderstand me,

I can agree its a tight technical track that has its merits for ONE round, but to have both there is a bit of a negative statement in my opinion,

But I commend Karl, Graham and the guys for doing this,

J.

Stavros · 01-11-2007, 22:02

I wasnt thinking about the 2 rounds there thing really when I wrote that mate, but im not sure about tight and technical- entry to the 1st corner on the main track is top of 3rd gear, or even 4th!

Then it tightens up (2x 2nd gear corners) after the massive sweeping 1st corner (a 180deg corner in 3rd/4th), then speeds up and ends in 3rd gear stuff again.

Pretty quick i reckon

But about 2 tracks, i dunno, maybe dont want to muscle in on EDC who concentrate on the south? And if its about atmosphere, then Teeside is the only place to be.

FlikstRR · 01-11-2007, 22:04

oh so stoked about this. cant wait. plan to go to the Irl 1st round and both UK's. Probably as a spec mind, but who knows.

junior · 01-11-2007, 22:06

Top work lads, looking forward to a good season.

quietmouse1984 · 01-11-2007, 22:12

Sounds good. Hopefully get to a few places in 2008. As a spectator only like. (Damn I wish my driving skills would improve)!

Definately at Teeside ones, i think being there twice will be worth it. Will try and get more and more people there. Should get some good support from the north-east.

LUFFY · 01-11-2007, 22:13

really looking forward to this!! just got to get car sorted

road trip ftw!!

Sultennok · 01-11-2007, 22:26

what are the rules and regulations to be aware of to participate in on of these events? Sturup is 2 hour drive from my place and i just been there driving with the 180SX. But to what reg. Should the car be built? Bare in mind that we dont have ANY events in Denmark that states a regulation about half or full cages, safety equipment and things like that. I would be to bad to miss an event like this because i couldnt prepare the car right.

Please leave me feedback either here or with a PM.

Thanks

Sweeps · 01-11-2007, 22:29

Fantastic news!!! Teeside ! The atmosphere is double what ever you can get at Silverstone due to the close proximity of the crowd to action!

Got to agree with Stav that its got to be the best track !

Where do i pay ?

showtime-TED · 01-11-2007, 22:30

Bring it on i cant wait i have been on 1 or two of these tracks this year

with the supra . . . .

Baba · 01-11-2007, 22:57

Woohoo!! 2 Rounds in the UK?

How awesome is that?

Cant wait!!! Our whole team will be there to show support

Sultennok · 02-11-2007, 00:31

Quote:

what are the rules and regulations to be aware of to participate in on of these events? Sturup is 2 hour drive from my place and i just been there driving with the 180SX. But to what reg. Should the car be built? Bare in mind that we dont have ANY events in Denmark that states a regulation about half or full cages, safety equipment and things like that. I would be to bad to miss an event like this because i couldnt prepare the car right.

Please leave me feedback either here or with a PM.

Thanks

Just read this on prodrift´s website.. SOrry

turbo haus touge · 02-11-2007, 01:53

this is amazing news! very keen to compete in this! v well done

**SteveC200** · 02-11-2007, 07:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sultennok

Just read this on prodrift´s website.. SOrry

Some interesting rules there that are above and beyond EDC regs...

Glass sunroofs must be removed from the vehicle (literally removed or replaced?)

The rear seats, air conditioning, radio, interior must be removed. (radio? )

All cars must have shatter proof windows, stock windows covered in clear film. (Driver and passenger) (sensible I guess)

Spare bumpers are required as car must run full aero for top 16. (bit of a bugger)

How come some of the regs are in bold?

**Mitch** · 02-11-2007, 07:52

Fantastic news-great work to all at ProDrift

Steve, my mate has had a carbon sunroof made to replace his glass one, and if the S13/14 has the same aperture as the 15, he can get more made in carbon or FRP.

Do you need one, or are you just stating rules people may not have seen?

cptsideways · 02-11-2007, 08:02

Great news guys, looking forward to it.

Bumpers!! I can hardly find (read can't find) stock bumpers for my car let alone aftermarket. Serves me right for having an oddball I guess

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01-11-2007, 21:15	#21 (permalink)
sideways.taff -NightWalkers- Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Wales Posts: 5,043	Savidge isn't it boyo.

01-11-2007, 21:25	#22 (permalink)
missy Driftscene Tog Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bucks Posts: 1,446	nice one... should make for an interesting show

01-11-2007, 21:29	#23 (permalink)
Bladerider =The Guv'nor= Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Copying Lex's profile !!! Posts: 2,754	Really pleased for you guys, This is EXCELLENt news, I dont want to seem like Im knocking, when im actually asking a sensible question (for a change), but why are both UK rounds in the fairly North of the country at a relatively small track when Silverstone or similar "proper" track is more central and would mean you could have one with a slightly more northerly bias and one with a touch more southerly bias ?? I look forward to competing against the Irish guys at Teeside, if Im allowed to enter, but i am just surprised by this particular decision. J.

01-11-2007, 21:39	#25 (permalink)
Username Hates YOU Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bath Posts: 727	I will HAVE to try to get dad to take me for the final @ Teeside

01-11-2007, 21:57	#26 (permalink)
Bladerider =The Guv'nor= Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Copying Lex's profile !!! Posts: 2,754	Stav, You misunderstand me, I can agree its a tight technical track that has its merits for ONE round, but to have both there is a bit of a negative statement in my opinion, But I commend Karl, Graham and the guys for doing this, J.

01-11-2007, 22:02	#27 (permalink)
Stavros DEYTUKURJURBS Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Posts: 9,256	I wasnt thinking about the 2 rounds there thing really when I wrote that mate, but im not sure about tight and technical- entry to the 1st corner on the main track is top of 3rd gear, or even 4th! Then it tightens up (2x 2nd gear corners) after the massive sweeping 1st corner (a 180deg corner in 3rd/4th), then speeds up and ends in 3rd gear stuff again. Pretty quick i reckon But about 2 tracks, i dunno, maybe dont want to muscle in on EDC who concentrate on the south? And if its about atmosphere, then Teeside is the only place to be.

01-11-2007, 22:04	#28 (permalink)
FlikstRR dorifto kingu! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Reading, UK Posts: 2,082	oh so stoked about this. cant wait. plan to go to the Irl 1st round and both UK's. Probably as a spec mind, but who knows.

01-11-2007, 22:06	#29 (permalink)
junior dorifto kingu! Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 910	Top work lads, looking forward to a good season.

01-11-2007, 22:12	#30 (permalink)
quietmouse1984 tail slider Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: county durham Posts: 118	Sounds good. Hopefully get to a few places in 2008. As a spectator only like. (Damn I wish my driving skills would improve)! Definately at Teeside ones, i think being there twice will be worth it. Will try and get more and more people there. Should get some good support from the north-east.

01-11-2007, 22:13	#31 (permalink)
LUFFY spl dori master Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 256	really looking forward to this!! just got to get car sorted road trip ftw!!

01-11-2007, 22:26	#32 (permalink)
Sultennok spl dori master Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Crappy import tax country of Denmark Posts: 266	what are the rules and regulations to be aware of to participate in on of these events? Sturup is 2 hour drive from my place and i just been there driving with the 180SX. But to what reg. Should the car be built? Bare in mind that we dont have ANY events in Denmark that states a regulation about half or full cages, safety equipment and things like that. I would be to bad to miss an event like this because i couldnt prepare the car right. Please leave me feedback either here or with a PM. Thanks

01-11-2007, 22:29	#33 (permalink)
Sweeps dorifto kingu! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 1,036	Fantastic news!!! Teeside ! The atmosphere is double what ever you can get at Silverstone due to the close proximity of the crowd to action! Got to agree with Stav that its got to be the best track ! Where do i pay ?

01-11-2007, 22:30	#34 (permalink)
showtime-TED gripper Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In a garage working on a car Ireland Posts: 5	Bring it on i cant wait i have been on 1 or two of these tracks this year with the supra . . . .

01-11-2007, 22:57	#35 (permalink)
Baba I like!!!!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London Posts: 5,092	Woohoo!! 2 Rounds in the UK? How awesome is that? Cant wait!!! Our whole team will be there to show support

02-11-2007, 01:53	#37 (permalink)
turbo haus touge me bdc 2009! Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,325	this is amazing news! very keen to compete in this! v well done

02-11-2007, 07:52	#39 (permalink)
Mitch Driftgarage Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Derby fulltime Posts: 9,875	Fantastic news-great work to all at ProDrift Steve, my mate has had a carbon sunroof made to replace his glass one, and if the S13/14 has the same aperture as the 15, he can get more made in carbon or FRP. Do you need one, or are you just stating rules people may not have seen?

02-11-2007, 08:02	#40 (permalink)
cptsideways Pimms O'clock Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: N Dorset Posts: 1,709	Great news guys, looking forward to it. Bumpers!! I can hardly find (read can't find) stock bumpers for my car let alone aftermarket. Serves me right for having an oddball I guess