phoenix park races

kit · 24-07-2007, 10:39

Anybody know when the park races are on this year?....gaff im sure youl know

....dont tell me ive missed them though!!

kit

fletch555 · 24-07-2007, 10:55

11th & 12th August

Edit - does that site take an eternity to load for anybody else?

Edit2 - 5mins later and it's at 41%, I'm expecting something very special!

kit · 24-07-2007, 11:04

splendid

....will be just back from my birthday bash.....will be a whole new man when im 40!!....so is anybody going to the races then?

k

**GAFF** · 24-07-2007, 19:45

Just read on WWW.IRISHPERFORMANCECARS.COM that a Bugatti Veyron will make an appearance....that along should be worth going to see

The Leastone Racing team in association with Fina Oils and sponsored by Topcon have done it again this year. Following on from last year’s success where they brought the Renault Formula 1 car of World Champion Fernando Alonso to the Phoenix Park Races, this year they have secured the worlds most expensive and fastest sports car the Bugatti Veyron not only for a paddock display but for an on track demonstration too. The car will grace the Phoenix Park Races on the Sunday only.

The Bugatti Veyron will be on display for the day on the Fina/ Topcon stand and will do a demo run during the afternoon. Bugatti have built just 300 of these machines which produce a staggering1001Bhp and have a top speed of 253mph. The Veyron was named after the winner of the 1939 24 Hr Le Mans race Pierre Veyron and is powered by an 8-litre, 16-cylinder engine that has four-turbochargers. There is a 7-speed semi-manual transmission, which is operated by paddle shifters located behind the steering wheel, and the car has a twin clutch. It will go from 0 – 122Mph in a fraction over 7 seconds, and will get to 250Mph in under a minute. The car appeared as a prototype at the Geneva Motor show in 2002 and was then built by Volkswagen and released for sale in 2006

The car will reach nowhere its top speed in the Park but the noise of the engine will be deafening between the trees. The public will be able to view the car while it is displayed in the paddock during the morning and early afternoon, with the demo taking place mid afternoon.

This is a race chance for the Irish public to see one of the world’s greatest cars and it is possible with the generosity of it’s Irish owner to allow it to be displayed.

Stats

Model Bugatti Veyron 16.4
Engine type 7993cc, 16 cylinders, W' configuration
Power/Torque 1001bhp @ 6000rpm / 922 lb ft @ 2200rpm
Transmission Seven-speed DSG, manual and automatic
Performance 0-62mph: 2.5sec / Top speed: 253mph

**GAFF** · 24-07-2007, 19:47

Just realised I'm racing my RC car on Sunday, would have loved to go in....well weather conditions might force me to the Park if its wet

vRS-IRL · 24-07-2007, 19:48

sounds good...i will be there anyway...i go every year...and hopefully the weatehr will be nice...

kit · 08-08-2007, 11:21

anybody else going to the races?

k

octav.ed · 08-08-2007, 17:53

not me m8. i'm workin this w/end.

**GAFF** · 08-08-2007, 19:34

Might try pop in for a look at the Veyron on Sunday......gonna be racing in St Anne, need to get points

fletch555 · 10-08-2007, 13:30

Just so yis all know, the Veyron is doing its demo at 3pm on Sunday.

bpm · 10-08-2007, 19:10

Nice one fletch. I think I'll have to be there for that.... Nice to see it in the rain...

fletch555 · 10-08-2007, 19:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by bpm

Nice one fletch. I think I'll have to be there for that.... Nice to see it in the rain...

Was just thinking the same thing y myself....1000bhp in the rain could be very interesting

fletch555 · 12-08-2007, 18:31

Well did everyone make it to the races and see the Veyron? For anyone that didn't here's a pic I got

YouTube - Bugatti Veyron

**GAFF** · 12-08-2007, 21:07

Sweet bus alright, I got there just before it went on track. Its a pity I wasn't there earlier, a mate could have got me into the enclosed area where it was prior to going on track

I'd say it was some mess getting the truck etc out of there after the event.

bpm · 12-08-2007, 21:22

I got this pic....

fletch555 · 12-08-2007, 23:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by GAFF

Sweet bus alright, I got there just before it went on track. Its a pity I wasn't there earlier, a mate could have got me into the enclosed area where it was prior to going on track

I'd say it was some mess getting the truck etc out of there after the event.

Yeh they were trying to load it on to the truck on the main road but eventually gave up as they got swarmed by people with camera phones and people touching the car so they headed back to the paddock followed by a possie of people running behind

octav.ed · 12-08-2007, 23:19

some good pics there lads...

anyone take it for a spin...

czechmate · 13-08-2007, 12:51

heres a couple of the veyron from the day, including the recovery car version,
just like italys gallardo squad car

octav.ed · 14-08-2007, 01:12

looks cool with them recovery lights attached to it...

RobClubley · 14-08-2007, 01:16

Brilliant! I love the thought of a five million quid car with recovery lights!
Look at those tyres!

24-07-2007, 10:39	#1
kit Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: dublin Posts: 1,210 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	phoenix park races Anybody know when the park races are on this year?....gaff im sure youl know....dont tell me ive missed them though!! kit

24-07-2007, 10:55	#2
fletch555 Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 534 Thanks: 24 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	Re: phoenix park races 11th & 12th August Edit - does that site take an eternity to load for anybody else? Edit2 - 5mins later and it's at 41%, I'm expecting something very special! __________________

24-07-2007, 11:04	#3
kit Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: dublin Posts: 1,210 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: phoenix park races splendid....will be just back from my birthday bash.....will be a whole new man when im 40!!....so is anybody going to the races then? k

24-07-2007, 19:45	#4
GAFF Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 5,770 Thanks: 25 Thanked 65 Times in 63 Posts	Re: phoenix park races Just read on WWW.IRISHPERFORMANCECARS.COM that a Bugatti Veyron will make an appearance....that along should be worth going to see The Leastone Racing team in association with Fina Oils and sponsored by Topcon have done it again this year. Following on from last year’s success where they brought the Renault Formula 1 car of World Champion Fernando Alonso to the Phoenix Park Races, this year they have secured the worlds most expensive and fastest sports car the Bugatti Veyron not only for a paddock display but for an on track demonstration too. The car will grace the Phoenix Park Races on the Sunday only. The Bugatti Veyron will be on display for the day on the Fina/ Topcon stand and will do a demo run during the afternoon. Bugatti have built just 300 of these machines which produce a staggering1001Bhp and have a top speed of 253mph. The Veyron was named after the winner of the 1939 24 Hr Le Mans race Pierre Veyron and is powered by an 8-litre, 16-cylinder engine that has four-turbochargers. There is a 7-speed semi-manual transmission, which is operated by paddle shifters located behind the steering wheel, and the car has a twin clutch. It will go from 0 – 122Mph in a fraction over 7 seconds, and will get to 250Mph in under a minute. The car appeared as a prototype at the Geneva Motor show in 2002 and was then built by Volkswagen and released for sale in 2006 The car will reach nowhere its top speed in the Park but the noise of the engine will be deafening between the trees. The public will be able to view the car while it is displayed in the paddock during the morning and early afternoon, with the demo taking place mid afternoon. This is a race chance for the Irish public to see one of the world’s greatest cars and it is possible with the generosity of it’s Irish owner to allow it to be displayed. Stats Model Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Engine type 7993cc, 16 cylinders, W' configuration Power/Torque 1001bhp @ 6000rpm / 922 lb ft @ 2200rpm Transmission Seven-speed DSG, manual and automatic Performance 0-62mph: 2.5sec / Top speed: 253mph __________________ GAFF Briskoda Ireland Events, Meets & Pictures.....Race Blue Octavia MkII vRS.....Old Octavia MkI vRS

24-07-2007, 19:47	#5
GAFF Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 5,770 Thanks: 25 Thanked 65 Times in 63 Posts	Re: phoenix park races Just realised I'm racing my RC car on Sunday, would have loved to go in....well weather conditions might force me to the Park if its wet __________________ GAFF Briskoda Ireland Events, Meets & Pictures.....Race Blue Octavia MkII vRS.....Old Octavia MkI vRS

24-07-2007, 19:48	#6
vRS-IRL Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 28 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: phoenix park races sounds good...i will be there anyway...i go every year...and hopefully the weatehr will be nice...

08-08-2007, 11:21	#7
kit Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: dublin Posts: 1,210 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: phoenix park races anybody else going to the races? k

08-08-2007, 17:53	#8
octav.ed Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: belfast Posts: 3,819 Thanks: 99 Thanked 59 Times in 51 Posts	Re: phoenix park races not me m8. i'm workin this w/end. __________________ when i die, bury me upside down so the world can kiss my a.s.s "I spent all my money on cars, booze and women - the rest I just wasted" - George Best. NEXT IRISH MEET.. ??? http://briskoda.net/forums/irish-sko...s-show/103245/

08-08-2007, 19:34	#9
GAFF Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 5,770 Thanks: 25 Thanked 65 Times in 63 Posts	Re: phoenix park races Might try pop in for a look at the Veyron on Sunday......gonna be racing in St Anne, need to get points __________________ GAFF Briskoda Ireland Events, Meets & Pictures.....Race Blue Octavia MkII vRS.....Old Octavia MkI vRS

10-08-2007, 13:30	#10
fletch555 Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 534 Thanks: 24 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	Re: phoenix park races Just so yis all know, the Veyron is doing its demo at 3pm on Sunday. __________________

10-08-2007, 19:10	#11
bpm ------ Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dublin Posts: 2,039 Thanks: 12 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts	Re: phoenix park races Nice one fletch. I think I'll have to be there for that.... Nice to see it in the rain... __________________ BPM This is a website , NOT a mobile phone. STP USNG TXT SPK

12-08-2007, 18:31	#13
fletch555 Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 534 Thanks: 24 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	Re: phoenix park races Well did everyone make it to the races and see the Veyron? For anyone that didn't here's a pic I got YouTube - Bugatti Veyron __________________

12-08-2007, 21:07	#14
GAFF Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 5,770 Thanks: 25 Thanked 65 Times in 63 Posts	Re: phoenix park races Sweet bus alright, I got there just before it went on track. Its a pity I wasn't there earlier, a mate could have got me into the enclosed area where it was prior to going on track I'd say it was some mess getting the truck etc out of there after the event. __________________ GAFF Briskoda Ireland Events, Meets & Pictures.....Race Blue Octavia MkII vRS.....Old Octavia MkI vRS

12-08-2007, 21:22	#15
bpm ------ Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dublin Posts: 2,039 Thanks: 12 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts	Re: phoenix park races I got this pic.... __________________ BPM This is a website , NOT a mobile phone. STP USNG TXT SPK

12-08-2007, 23:19	#17
octav.ed Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: belfast Posts: 3,819 Thanks: 99 Thanked 59 Times in 51 Posts	Re: phoenix park races some good pics there lads... anyone take it for a spin... __________________ when i die, bury me upside down so the world can kiss my a.s.s "I spent all my money on cars, booze and women - the rest I just wasted" - George Best. NEXT IRISH MEET.. ??? http://briskoda.net/forums/irish-sko...s-show/103245/

14-08-2007, 01:12	#19
octav.ed Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: belfast Posts: 3,819 Thanks: 99 Thanked 59 Times in 51 Posts	Re: phoenix park races looks cool with them recovery lights attached to it... __________________ when i die, bury me upside down so the world can kiss my a.s.s "I spent all my money on cars, booze and women - the rest I just wasted" - George Best. NEXT IRISH MEET.. ??? http://briskoda.net/forums/irish-sko...s-show/103245/

14-08-2007, 01:16	#20
RobClubley Ta moko! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Aotearoa - land of the long white cloud Posts: 6,649 Thanks: 117 Thanked 135 Times in 109 Posts	Re: phoenix park races Brilliant! I love the thought of a five million quid car with recovery lights! Look at those tyres! __________________ Corrida Red 2004 Octavia vRS Estate - It's the bestest Skoda in New Zealand! Whaia te mātauranga, whaia te māramatanga - Pursue knowledge, pursue the wisdom of knowledge www.pimpmyskoda.co.uk www.clubley.org Facebook

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