Go-Karting Fareham - 29th March

Makefish · 13-12-2007, 18:04

Edited 11/1/08

Here's the deal then chaps but it's going to be difficult to get this off the ground due to the minimum nembers needed and a non refundable deposit that will have to be paid in order to book it.

I've been to the centre in Gosport/Fareham today and discussed what we want but they obviously want comitment to be able to make it worth while doing it. They are asking for a MINIMUM of 15 drivers each paying £39.95 which will give us a Super 4 individual competition. This guarantees everyone several warm up laps to familiarise yourself with the circuit followed by 4 heats of 4 laps each. Everyone will then be placed into a semi final of 5 laps where the top 6 drivers will take place in a final of 6 laps.

I have provisionally booked the 29th March starting at 11:00am but will need AT LEAST 15 to get this working and will possibly open the invitation to our friends from the SEAT forum to boost the numbers if need be.

Once we have the required numbers to book this I will need a £20 NON REFUNDABLE deposit from every one that wants to participate (they require a £250 deposit to book the event!).

Those that wish to partake in what should be a great fun day please add your name to the list but only do so if you are a DEFFINATE, sorry but maybe's are a no-no!

More details of the track can be found here go karting - indoor karting - uk - karting

Entrants for this will be left open for just two weeks.

The above now supercedes the original posting below:

Was looking at organising a karting event for March time but came accross Sim Racing which looks like a lot of fun. It's basically simulating racing as you'd find in arcades but 100x better

, the centre is near Eastleigh in Hampshire so easy to get to from most parts of the south

Cost looks to be under £30 p/person.

Edit: Have changed thread to incorporate interest in Karting too as it seems to be the more popular choice so far. Please add you names to the list with prefered event ie. Sim Racing or Karting.

So if you're interested please add your name to the list below. Please note that numbers would be limited to a MAXIMUM of 20 so it's frst come first served but for now this is just to guage interest.
Sim Racing Ltd

1. Makefish - Sim Racing or Karting

CHRIS ELLIS · 13-12-2007, 22:53

I would vote for the Karting steve simulators pah

Hedge · 13-12-2007, 23:14

I would be interested Mr Fish but might need 2 pods, 1 for each foot.

Tigger_1979 · 13-12-2007, 23:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHRIS ELLIS

I would vote for the Karting steve simulators pah

Karting gets my vote as well

Babs · 14-12-2007, 00:02

defo karting...

wouldn't travel that distance for this, tbh!

Makefish · 14-12-2007, 01:24

hmmm, surprised by the reaction so far

I thought it looked like a lot of fun but I suppose you cant beat the real thing so Karting it is then.

Will change the thread title accordingly and see what interest we get. Have added Karting as an option too

**VRStu** · 14-12-2007, 08:35

Karting for me too.

Have also seen another one which looks fun - http://www.goliathres.com/v4/res_web...at1=44&cat2=30

Makefish · 14-12-2007, 08:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

Have also seen another one which looks fun - http://www.goliathres.com/v4/res_web...at1=44&cat2=30

I've heard about Diggerland, apparently it's sh1te

mdk1 · 14-12-2007, 12:58

Would not bother with Diggerland myself, as it not very good, but is only 5 mins from home.

Karting would be fun, as would the sim racing.

cheezemonkhai · 15-12-2007, 17:11

Karting is a maybe, i also wouldn't bother with the Sim and that's only 10 minutes down the road.

smstext · 15-12-2007, 20:36

Karting for me too, whats the minimuim age on this?

Hedge · 16-12-2007, 00:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by smstext

Karting for me too, whats the minimuim age on this?

I'm sure you'll be fine.

smstext · 16-12-2007, 10:18

my daughter is interested thats all. as for the sim racing, thats what nintendos and playstations are for

Jonny5ive · 16-12-2007, 12:54

I'd make the trip for a Karting meet

VillanJC · 17-12-2007, 14:18

Up for the Karting, Fareham Reach perhaps???

MrkyMrk · 21-12-2007, 09:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by smstext

my daughter is interested thats all. as for the sim racing, thats what nintendos and playstations are for

There's simulator fans out there who'd have you strung up for this comment

I used to help run a NASCAR based sim-racing league (which is still going reasonably well as I understand over at v8thunder). It's proper tough stuff if you want a decent race and not just a series of wrecks. That sim place looks like it's using Grand Prix Legends which was (and is) a cracking piece of software but not something you could just pick up and play. You had to invest time to get any level of pace and consistency. Rewarding when you do well, tho. IIRC it was one of the first if not *the* first game to have the Nurburgring in it's 14-odd mile glory.

Anyhoo, even this ex sim-head would probably be more up for karting - but a sim day, see if I can still cut it, would be fun...

Dr Zoidberg · 21-12-2007, 09:53

Karting would be good.

I'm in subject to date and costs being reasonable

Makefish · 21-12-2007, 10:04

Ok then, will start to make some enquiries about a decent Karting venue. Any suggestions would be greatfully recieved, especially with links to websites.

Leeboy · 22-12-2007, 12:03

Fareham Reach has been mentioned already (in door location). Never been but I (were I to chose to leave Gosport by the A32) would have to drive past it every day.

TeflonTom · 23-12-2007, 00:08

i've been to the one at fareham reach... was great fun... well worth a visit

13-12-2007, 18:04	#1
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,177 Thanks: 174 Thanked 234 Times in 175 Posts	Go-Karting Fareham - 29th March Edited 11/1/08 Here's the deal then chaps but it's going to be difficult to get this off the ground due to the minimum nembers needed and a non refundable deposit that will have to be paid in order to book it. I've been to the centre in Gosport/Fareham today and discussed what we want but they obviously want comitment to be able to make it worth while doing it. They are asking for a MINIMUM of 15 drivers each paying £39.95 which will give us a Super 4 individual competition. This guarantees everyone several warm up laps to familiarise yourself with the circuit followed by 4 heats of 4 laps each. Everyone will then be placed into a semi final of 5 laps where the top 6 drivers will take place in a final of 6 laps. I have provisionally booked the 29th March starting at 11:00am but will need AT LEAST 15 to get this working and will possibly open the invitation to our friends from the SEAT forum to boost the numbers if need be. Once we have the required numbers to book this I will need a £20 NON REFUNDABLE deposit from every one that wants to participate (they require a £250 deposit to book the event!). Those that wish to partake in what should be a great fun day please add your name to the list but only do so if you are a DEFFINATE, sorry but maybe's are a no-no! More details of the track can be found here go karting - indoor karting - uk - karting Entrants for this will be left open for just two weeks. The above now supercedes the original posting below: Was looking at organising a karting event for March time but came accross Sim Racing which looks like a lot of fun. It's basically simulating racing as you'd find in arcades but 100x better , the centre is near Eastleigh in Hampshire so easy to get to from most parts of the south Cost looks to be under £30 p/person. Edit: Have changed thread to incorporate interest in Karting too as it seems to be the more popular choice so far. Please add you names to the list with prefered event ie. Sim Racing or Karting. So if you're interested please add your name to the list below. Please note that numbers would be limited to a MAXIMUM of 20 so it's frst come first served but for now this is just to guage interest. Sim Racing Ltd 1. Makefish - Sim Racing or Karting Last edited by Makefish; 11-01-2008 at 21:25.

13-12-2007, 22:53	#2
CHRIS ELLIS Briskodian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 812 Thanks: 6 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Simulator Racing Meet - Feeler Thread I would vote for the Karting steve simulators pah __________________ Megan Fox Yummy Zenons,Maxidot,Park assist,Heated seats,Sat-nav,Stus cruise sontrol,Bluetooth handsfree,And as bright as the sun.

13-12-2007, 23:14	#3
Hedge Alarmist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North East Hants Posts: 1,958 Thanks: 43 Thanked 65 Times in 63 Posts	Re: Simulator Racing Meet - Feeler Thread I would be interested Mr Fish but might need 2 pods, 1 for each foot. __________________ Pentax K10D, Tamron 18-250mm lens and a lot of luck.

14-12-2007, 00:02	#5
Babs Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newport/Preston Posts: 3,970 Thanks: 165 Thanked 125 Times in 111 Posts	Re: Simulator Racing Meet - Feeler Thread defo karting... wouldn't travel that distance for this, tbh! __________________ - Andrew Octavia For Sale!

14-12-2007, 01:24	#6
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,177 Thanks: 174 Thanked 234 Times in 175 Posts	Re: Simulator Racing Meet - Feeler Thread hmmm, surprised by the reaction so far I thought it looked like a lot of fun but I suppose you cant beat the real thing so Karting it is then. Will change the thread title accordingly and see what interest we get. Have added Karting as an option too

14-12-2007, 08:35	#7
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,439 Thanks: 116 Thanked 925 Times in 830 Posts	Re: Karting or Simulator Racing Meet - Feeler Thread Karting for me too. Have also seen another one which looks fun - http://www.goliathres.com/v4/res_web...at1=44&cat2=30 __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - Hmm, Have a guess...... SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

14-12-2007, 12:58	#9
mdk1 go green Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 3,943 Thanks: 136 Thanked 120 Times in 104 Posts	Re: Karting or Simulator Racing Meet - Feeler Thread Would not bother with Diggerland myself, as it not very good, but is only 5 mins from home. Karting would be fun, as would the sim racing. __________________ Mike. Mine Skoda Roomster 3 TDI in matallic Anthracite Grey MKLJK Swmbo's Skoda Fabia 2.0I Elegance in Dark matallic Blue MKLJK

15-12-2007, 17:11	#10
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 14,723 Thanks: 91 Thanked 412 Times in 383 Posts	Re: Karting or Simulator Racing Meet - Feeler Thread Karting is a maybe, i also wouldn't bother with the Sim and that's only 10 minutes down the road. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

15-12-2007, 20:36	#11
smstext 2.0 FSI Sport. Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxon Posts: 8,376 Thanks: 10 Thanked 239 Times in 217 Posts	Re: Karting or Simulator Racing Meet - Feeler Thread Karting for me too, whats the minimuim age on this? __________________ OXON Meet 5 October 2008 click here for more info Briskoda Summer Camp Meet Click Here Czech Road Trip 2009 Click Here

16-12-2007, 10:18	#13
smstext 2.0 FSI Sport. Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxon Posts: 8,376 Thanks: 10 Thanked 239 Times in 217 Posts	Re: Karting or Simulator Racing Meet - Feeler Thread my daughter is interested thats all. as for the sim racing, thats what nintendos and playstations are for __________________ OXON Meet 5 October 2008 click here for more info Briskoda Summer Camp Meet Click Here Czech Road Trip 2009 Click Here

16-12-2007, 12:54	#14
Jonny5ive The Daddy Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Stonehouse, Glos. Posts: 2,158 Thanks: 76 Thanked 40 Times in 34 Posts	Re: Karting or Simulator Racing Meet - Feeler Thread I'd make the trip for a Karting meet __________________ Modified Fabia vRS & Roomster Scout THE FULL 8mins 39sec

17-12-2007, 14:18	#15
VillanJC Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 42 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Karting or Simulator Racing Meet - Feeler Thread Up for the Karting, Fareham Reach perhaps???

21-12-2007, 09:53	#17
Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,547 Thanks: 24 Thanked 186 Times in 137 Posts	Re: Karting or Simulator Racing Meet - Feeler Thread Karting would be good. I'm in subject to date and costs being reasonable __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

21-12-2007, 10:04	#18
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,177 Thanks: 174 Thanked 234 Times in 175 Posts	Re: Karting or Simulator Racing Meet - Feeler Thread Ok then, will start to make some enquiries about a decent Karting venue. Any suggestions would be greatfully recieved, especially with links to websites.

22-12-2007, 12:03	#19
Leeboy Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hampshire Posts: 1,187 Thanks: 11 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Karting or Simulator Racing Meet - Feeler Thread Fareham Reach has been mentioned already (in door location). Never been but I (were I to chose to leave Gosport by the A32) would have to drive past it every day. __________________ Lee Want to be carbon-neutral while driving? Hold your breath!

23-12-2007, 00:08	#20
TeflonTom Briskodiodion Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire Posts: 7,983 Thanks: 43 Thanked 210 Times in 182 Posts	Re: Karting or Simulator Racing Meet - Feeler Thread i've been to the one at fareham reach... was great fun... well worth a visit __________________ vorsprung durch czechnik

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