Clios at Knochill

[beat106]

Just wondering if anyone is going to Knockhill this sunday 19th for the Hot hatch day and seeing if anyone has been to one of these days??

I am thinking about going along and having a go with my clio on the track and see what its capable of. Are there many of you doing trackdays this year with their cars and hav you got any tips for me please???



cheers

 

[GR7]

Jony_172

I know a couple of guys who do track marshalling at Knockhill and they say that they have yet to see a 172 on the track! They reckon that 172 drivers are cowards on a track, and spend all their time cleaning and admiring each others cars!

 

[The_Gza]

Jony_172 - Ive been going to Hot Hatches at Knockhill for years now. To be honest, they are nowhere near as good as they used to be.

If you were thinking about taking your car on track, Id try the Hot Marques evenings that are held during the week - normally in the spring/summer time when the evenings are lighter. Either that, or try and get on track during an owners club event.

The Hot Hatch days recently have seen too many dodgy old bangers out on track who are quite happy to use others as mobile chicanes or an extra brake. Which is a bit worrying if you have a car youd like to remain in one piece at the end of the session

Im looking to take my Cup on KH at some point soon, but there is no way Id consider a Hot Hatch event

Ive also got a guide which has lots of points on trackdays and preparing yourself and your car for a trackday - Ill try and dig it out if youd like a copy (drop me an email if you do).

Cheers



Chris

 

[GR7]

Knockhill (Provisional) Dates 2003





Date

Event

Sunday 19th January

Hot Hatch


Sunday 2nd February
Supermoto and Rally Hatch

Sunday 16th February
Hot Hatch

Sunday 2nd March
Supermoto and Rally Hatch

Sunday 23rd March
Hot Hatch

Sunday 6th April
Scottish Championship Bike Racing

Sunday 13th April
Scottish ChampionshipMotor Racing

Sunday 20th April
Hot Hatch

Sunday 27th April
Scottish Championship Motor Racing

Sunday 4th May
Scottish Championship Bike Racing

Sat/Sun 10th and 11th May
F3 / GT Powertour

Sat / Sun 17th and 18th May
British Superbike Championship

Wednesday 21st May (6pm)
Stock Cars

Saturday 24th May
Sprint

Sunday 25th May
Rallycross

Sat / Sun 21st and 22nd June
TBA

Sunday 29th June
Hot Hatch

Sunday 13th July
Rally Hatch and Supermoto

Wednesday 16th July (6pm)
Stock Cars

Saturday 19th July
TBA

Sunday 27th July
Hot Hatch

Wednesday 30th July (6pm)
Stock Cars

Sunday 3rd August
Scottish Championship Bike Racing

Sunday 10th August
Scottish Championship Motor Racing

Saturday 16th August
Glenvarigill Ferrari Track Day

Sunday 17th August
UK Rally Challenge

Sunday 31st August
Scottish Championship Bike Racing

Sunday 7th September
Hot Hatch

Sunday 14th September
Motor Racing Featuring MG

Sunday 21st September
Pro Supermoto

Sunday 28th September
British Stock Car Saloons

Sat / Sun 4th and 5th October
Jock Taylor Memorial Sidecar

Sunday 12th October
Scottish Motor Racing

Sunday 19th October
Hot Hatch

Sunday 16th November
Hot Hatch

Sunday 14th December
Hot Hatch

 

[GR7]

Lap Records:





Description

CARS:


Record


Driver

Make/Model
Date

Circuit Lap Record
49.15
Roger Kilty
Lola T91
27/06/99

Fastest Demo Lap
47.16
Ron Cumming
Footwork Judd 3000cc
25/07/99

BTCC
55.33
Jason Plato
Vauxhall Astra
22/07/01

BTCC Class B
57.47
Simon Harrison
Peugeot 306 GTi
22/07/01

Renault Clio
58.78
Daniel Buxton
Renault Clio
21/07/01

Formula 3
47.22
James Courtney

Dallara F302

12/05/02

Formula Ford Zetec
52.27
Jan Heylen
Van Diemen RF02
10/08/02

Formula Renault
50.28
Carl Breeze
F Renault
22/07/01

G T
57.83
Tim Harvey
Viper
19/08/01

G T O

52.00

Tim Sugden
Porsche GT3
12/05/02

Legends
61.80
Gary Thomas
Ford Sedan
02/06/02

Mini Se7en
65.94
Oli Perrett
Mini Se7en
12/05/02

Mini Miglia
60.59
Endaf Owens
Mini Miglia
12/05/02

Pickups
58.52
Lee Caroline
Pickup
21/07/01

Porsche Cup
59.40
Peter Chambers
Porsche GT3
19/08/01

TVR Tuscan
63.59
Stephen Gugliemi
TVR Tuscan
19/08/01

Scottish Caterhams
59.16
Derek McMillan
Caterham
21/07/02

Scottish XR2
64.45
Alan Keith
Ford Fiesta XR2
07/04/02


Scottish Saloon/Sports



Last July Steve Hislop went round in 50 secs

on his Ducati

55.99
John Muir
Toyota Starlett
29/09/02

 

[beat106]

Thanks for the replies Girl Racer and Chris - i think i will wait then till spring coes and weather is bit better for my shot on track and maybe go to one of the evening events then u mention.

Chris you will need to tell me when you are taking your cup to Knochill iand i would be along to watch atleast.

And Girl Racer what kind of clio is that , that managed a 58.74 sec lap time? Is it a cup car?

thanks



Jonathan

 

[teady172]

Jony, where r u from? I could go up for a while, but only to test out my dads new camera! Id agree with Chris, the Hot Hatch days are full of Astra GTEs, Novas, Fiestas and Cavs. Youd have to be brave to go on with that lot. The Hot Marques nights are good, but I dont think there are enough of them. The best idea is to get in with the Scottish Scooby/Elise guys, their track evenings are usually top notch!!

Paul

 

[beat106]

I am from Glasgow m8- wot about yourself? I doubt i will go tmrw then seen as its not supost to be that good- i had only ever been to the power tour and btcc which were great but glad i got the opinion of you guys on the hothatch day.

Instead i think i will just spend tmrw giving my car a good clean and get some new wax or polish for it.

 

[theICEman]

Jony, did you by any chance used to drive a bodykitted black Pug 206???