Rpm Late Summer Tour

**delcac** · 01-07-2003, 20:07

Looks like RPM Promotions are at it again. They are organizing a late summer tour on the 31st August (week after bank holiday).

Those of you who attended the spring tour know just how good these tours are.

This time the tour is in South Wales with all it's fantastic roads, the motorsport venues are as follows:

Chepstow Racecourse - Start & Rally Stage
Caerwent Military Training Area - Rally Stage
Llandow Circuit - Sprint
Pembrey Airfield - Rally Stage
Pembrey Racing Curcuit

No more details at present.

Des

KLB · 01-07-2003, 20:29

Don't know anything about RPM, but the venues are all local(ish) to me.

I would be interested in more details, when they are available.

**TaviaRS** · 01-07-2003, 21:52

Des!

Sorted, now searching for co-pilot

***ColinD*** · 01-07-2003, 22:03

More details here: RPM Promotions

As to the spring one, I was in two minds but thought what the heck lets do it. I was so pleased I did!

Seeking co-pilot.

and digging vids out for smiles.

Any of those venues free on Saturday for a bit of track action?

mellowyellow · 01-07-2003, 22:47

Yep , I had that email also , hopefully I can make this one .......................it's not mothers day this time !

fab16v · 01-07-2003, 23:06

I wouldn't mind doing something like this, though this year is probably a no no at the moment. Will certainly be interested in an event next year.

redbaron · 01-07-2003, 23:36

sounds cool count me in!

Huck · 02-07-2003, 00:00

c'est ne pas possible

those two dreaded words that always seem to coincide with fun things - 'family commitments'

Stuart_J · 02-07-2003, 06:19

The Spring tour was good fun, unfortunately have to pass on this one as I will be away

Stuart

Tavia4x4 · 02-07-2003, 09:01

Hmm, probably pass on driving (as I'll probably be in a diesel by then) but if anyone wants a co-driver, just shout.

redbaron · 02-07-2003, 09:10

Ian,

YO! co driver... if you can handle my driving...

I cant see Elly holding up - she was nearly sick after 6 laps of knockhill..

DaveU · 02-07-2003, 09:12

Do I understand this right?

Is this basically the opportunity to thrash round loads of smooth tarmac roads + tracks in Wales? Sounds excellent if it is!?

How much does it cost?

Tavia4x4 · 02-07-2003, 09:18

I think I'm used to your antics after that cerbera!

Oh, and I'll send you the clips - best email addy?

redbaron · 02-07-2003, 09:19

paul@rapid-ltd.co.uk

Tavia4x4 · 02-07-2003, 09:29

sent

redbaron · 02-07-2003, 09:44

how do i play?

Tavia4x4 · 02-07-2003, 09:46

You do have hantro vid recorder on your phone don't you?

If so, copy to phone and play, or failing that download nokia's 3gp player for the PC.

devonutopia · 02-07-2003, 09:58

What sort of costs involved here? South Wales is WELL EASY for me to get to, and I'd be tempted to "co-drive" for someone or other. I can't see my little tractor being any good anyway. Let me know what's involved with this, please? Smeone? It'll be only two weeks after I get back from France and I'm likely to be feeling the pinch after the hols and renewing my car insurance. ( Got first quote last night from Norwich Union... Nearly £600! Quote me happy, MY AR5E!! )

**TaviaRS** · 02-07-2003, 10:03

Just waiting for the pack to come through.

If its anything like last time, its about £160ish.

Twas a good day out with plenty of variety.

Looking at the list of venues:

Chepstow racecourse, This is usually the first stage on the Wyedean rally (BTRDA). A cracking little 1-2 mile tarmac stage, bit slippy in places, some run off

The military training area is also a good venue, remember it from my yoof

Llandow: a nice little circuit, just over a mile long, good surface, a few little bumps, a "bus stop" type chicane (and an opportunity to spin in the wet on the exit to the last bend eh Steve

)

Pembrey rally stage: Dunno about this one, never tried it.

Pembrey circuit: again, not driven it but I do know its just over 2 miles long (if you take the extension up from Hatchets. Its got 2 different characters. Its shaped like a crescent moon, outer part is very fast bends, the inner part is a never ending sequence of bends, dominated by Dibeni/Paddock which is a very long challenging left hander.

I imagine the link routes will be "interesting" again. They do not take the direct route, but take in some lovely roads instead.

It is based on a rally format with full road notes and or the rally stages, proper route guidance (not pace notes). I can provide notes for Pembrey if anyone wants them (although they may be out of dates with the 3/4 mile extension from Hatchets.

Format last time (and probably will be this time) is 2 runs at each of the venues apart from the final circuit. Meant to be 6 laps, but I stayed out until the end of the session and did about 20

They also give prizes/cups for best driver in each category at each venue (Des got it a Castle Combe last time) best turned out car etc.

You also get to keep your number plate (cars carry a rally style plate on the front and numbers on the sides) and a souvenier keyring.

I thoroughly enjoyed it, as after the Ring, I tend to get bored with UK tracks. This had a good variety.

I'm deffo going (in case you hadn't guessed)

Jon

PS Co-driver sorted

***ColinD*** · 02-07-2003, 10:13

Entry Fee £167.50 Covers car & two adults inc VAT.

Extra Passes @ £15
Children <14 are free.

Suggest you contact Simon Slade at RPM Tours, email is simon "at" rpmpromo.com

Mention Briskoda if you like, he might align our numbers to be similar...

See you there...

re insurance, normal cover might not cover you, please check, I did it last time without, depends if you treat it as a day out on fast roads or a day out racing, I chose the former and gave each bit of tarmac total respect and came away unmarked...unlike a cossie trying to keep up with Jon "ringmister" Rs.

edit: co-driving is whatever your "partner" wants it to be.

devonutopia · 02-07-2003, 10:14

£160 is quite a lot for me to lash out on a weekend... Would it be cheaper if I was just co-driving? Or, even just coming along to watch? It would be a shame for me to miss out on something like this so close to home...

redbaron · 02-07-2003, 10:14

sounds like bloody good fun,

Looks like the Northern Posse will be out, assuming Ian and I are allowed out to play...

someone with a fast RS has to turn up to battle the might 1.4

**TaviaRS** · 02-07-2003, 10:21

I've just mailed Simon to ask about noise restrictions, specifically at Pembrey. I may need to run with the bung in (and loose some of what little power my 1.4 can muster

)

Jason, I imagine there will be people looking for co-drivers.

redbaron · 02-07-2003, 10:23

come on jon, excuses already

**TaviaRS** · 02-07-2003, 10:27

Yep!

I know mine is slow and that I've got the "Granny Driver of the Year Award" from 1998-2002 to prove it!

01-07-2003, 20:07	#1
delcac Still a **** Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chatham, Kent Posts: 7,396 Members Car: A red one Images: 3 Thanks: 17 Thanked 70 Times in 55 Posts	Rpm Late Summer Tour Looks like RPM Promotions are at it again. They are organizing a late summer tour on the 31st August (week after bank holiday). Those of you who attended the spring tour know just how good these tours are. This time the tour is in South Wales with all it's fantastic roads, the motorsport venues are as follows: Chepstow Racecourse - Start & Rally Stage Caerwent Military Training Area - Rally Stage Llandow Circuit - Sprint Pembrey Airfield - Rally Stage Pembrey Racing Curcuit No more details at present. Des __________________ The Red Devil

01-07-2003, 20:29	#2
KLB Discordian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Newport, Newport - so good the Post Office named it twice Posts: 1,962 Members Car: Octavia vRS hatch, 1.8T Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Don't know anything about RPM, but the venues are all local(ish) to me. I would be interested in more details, when they are available. __________________ Mike

01-07-2003, 21:52	#3
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,942 Members Car: Merc E class & SLK Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Des! Sorted, now searching for co-pilot __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

01-07-2003, 22:03	#4
*ColinD* Site owner Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hill & Mountains of North Wales Posts: 10,315 Members Car: Roomster Scout Images: 3 Thanks: 29 Thanked 174 Times in 80 Posts	More details here: RPM Promotions As to the spring one, I was in two minds but thought what the heck lets do it. I was so pleased I did! Seeking co-pilot. and digging vids out for smiles. Any of those venues free on Saturday for a bit of track action? __________________ ColinD 1.9 Scout Roomster - Standard www.BRISKODA.net :: Site Owner E-Mail : webmaster at briskoda dot net Got a comment to make about the site? Please feel free to use the feedback form here, we welcome your views.

01-07-2003, 22:47	#5
mellowyellow Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In the land of Stella . Posts: 2,378 Members Car: Yellow Octavia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yep , I had that email also , hopefully I can make this one .......................it's not mothers day this time ! __________________ See , the problem is that God gives men a brain and a penis , and only enough blood to run one at a time !

01-07-2003, 23:06	#6
fab16v Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere in Herts Posts: 3,105 Members Car: Hyundai Coupe V6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I wouldn't mind doing something like this, though this year is probably a no no at the moment. Will certainly be interested in an event next year. __________________ Graeme Ex Skoda owner twice over.

01-07-2003, 23:36	#7
redbaron Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,570 Members Car: Thanks: 15 Thanked 70 Times in 61 Posts	sounds cool count me in! __________________ ________________________________________ Some times I just feel like smiling.

02-07-2003, 00:00	#8
Huck Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NW England Posts: 2,276 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	c'est ne pas possible those two dreaded words that always seem to coincide with fun things - 'family commitments' __________________ Huck B.

02-07-2003, 06:19	#9
Stuart_J Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Winchester Posts: 5,719 Members Car: Nissan 350Z Twin Turbo Also Octavia 1.9 TDI L&K & Superb td 140 Thanks: 40 Thanked 85 Times in 78 Posts	The Spring tour was good fun, unfortunately have to pass on this one as I will be away Stuart __________________ Speed is an addiction for which thankfully there is no cure

02-07-2003, 09:01	#10
Tavia4x4 Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: J5 M61 Posts: 5,294 Members Car: Octavia 4x4 - aka "The Ambulance" Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hmm, probably pass on driving (as I'll probably be in a diesel by then) but if anyone wants a co-driver, just shout. __________________ Ian __________________ Nice to be important, but more important to be nice...

02-07-2003, 09:10	#11
redbaron Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,570 Members Car: Thanks: 15 Thanked 70 Times in 61 Posts	Ian, YO! co driver... if you can handle my driving... I cant see Elly holding up - she was nearly sick after 6 laps of knockhill.. __________________ ________________________________________ Some times I just feel like smiling.

02-07-2003, 09:12	#12
DaveU VIP Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: South, then East a little bit. Posts: 2,455 Members Car: 2002 Octavia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Do I understand this right? Is this basically the opportunity to thrash round loads of smooth tarmac roads + tracks in Wales? Sounds excellent if it is!? How much does it cost? __________________ Dave Dave's new runaround ^ The Beast: 2001-2007 (now re-homed). 5 1/2 years of frightening the living daylights out of other road users and ashaming various high end cars.

02-07-2003, 09:18	#13
Tavia4x4 Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: J5 M61 Posts: 5,294 Members Car: Octavia 4x4 - aka "The Ambulance" Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think I'm used to your antics after that cerbera! Oh, and I'll send you the clips - best email addy? __________________ Ian __________________ Nice to be important, but more important to be nice...

02-07-2003, 09:19	#14
redbaron Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,570 Members Car: Thanks: 15 Thanked 70 Times in 61 Posts	paul@rapid-ltd.co.uk __________________ ________________________________________ Some times I just feel like smiling.

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TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,942 Members Car: Merc E class & SLK Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Just waiting for the pack to come through. If its anything like last time, its about £160ish. Twas a good day out with plenty of variety. Looking at the list of venues: Chepstow racecourse, This is usually the first stage on the Wyedean rally (BTRDA). A cracking little 1-2 mile tarmac stage, bit slippy in places, some run off The military training area is also a good venue, remember it from my yoof Llandow: a nice little circuit, just over a mile long, good surface, a few little bumps, a "bus stop" type chicane (and an opportunity to spin in the wet on the exit to the last bend eh Steve ) Pembrey rally stage: Dunno about this one, never tried it. Pembrey circuit: again, not driven it but I do know its just over 2 miles long (if you take the extension up from Hatchets. Its got 2 different characters. Its shaped like a crescent moon, outer part is very fast bends, the inner part is a never ending sequence of bends, dominated by Dibeni/Paddock which is a very long challenging left hander. I imagine the link routes will be "interesting" again. They do not take the direct route, but take in some lovely roads instead. It is based on a rally format with full road notes and or the rally stages, proper route guidance (not pace notes). I can provide notes for Pembrey if anyone wants them (although they may be out of dates with the 3/4 mile extension from Hatchets. Format last time (and probably will be this time) is 2 runs at each of the venues apart from the final circuit. Meant to be 6 laps, but I stayed out until the end of the session and did about 20 They also give prizes/cups for best driver in each category at each venue (Des got it a Castle Combe last time) best turned out car etc. You also get to keep your number plate (cars carry a rally style plate on the front and numbers on the sides) and a souvenier keyring. I thoroughly enjoyed it, as after the Ring, I tend to get bored with UK tracks. This had a good variety. I'm deffo going (in case you hadn't guessed) Jon PS Co-driver sorted __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

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