Classic Panda drag racing day at Shakespeare County Raceway!

[lewey]

A couple of us Midlanders have been talking about doing some 1/4 mile runs to amuse ourselves, even if it amuses no-one else. There is a run-what-you-brung day on 13th June that we can all meet up at and run our cars.

There is no safety equipment required to run. You will need your driving license, MOT and insurance certificate. More details of rules and procedure in the website link.

The track is a proper strip that they glue, so weather plays a vital role in a successful day. If it is raining when you wake up and it is forecast to continue, then it probably isn't worth going!

I know Pandamonius Maximus, Panda Van and myself lewey will be going, but thought this would help to formalise things for anyone on the fence as to whether to pop along. There are no formal arrangements for meeting up and no food and drink will be laid on, etc.

There may be a boobie prize for anyone unable to beat the 20 second barrier!

Prices: £12 entry, £20 extra to run as many times as you like.

 

[pandamonius_maximus]

Aha! I love that first statement.

...talking about doing some 1/4 mile runs to amuse ourselves, even if it amuses no-one else.

Its what I live by

Also, although I wouldnt mind some boobies....I wont be breaking any 20 second barriers! Touch and go if I get it under 25 I think!! We need to get some 750's in here quick

Si

 

[Charlotte]

Also, although I wouldnt mind some boobies....

Si

I may be up for this, see how the 1108 engine would perform :chin:

 

[pandamonius_maximus]

I may be up for this, see how the 1108 engine would perform :chin:

yes, we could have the whole engine range in pandas :devil:

Lets see we need a:

850 air cooled
903 (someone with a dance maybe or a mk1 2wd)
965cc 4x4
750 fire
999cc fire (4x4 and 2wd)
1108 fire (4x4 and 2wd)
1242cc fire (4x4 and 2wd)
1.4 (not sure the exact size sorry )
Si

 

[lewey]

I may be up for this, see how the 1108 engine would perform :chin:

Would be good. You still interested? You don't have to supply the boobies for the boobie prize BTW.

 

[Hellcat]

Will this be an all-day event then? You know... to get a 2nd run in

 

[dave]

Will this be an all-day event then? You know... to get a 2nd run in

its not like pod, you get a lot more goes at this one

they also have camping with showers iirc

 

[Panda Van]

Will this be an all-day event then? You know... to get a 2nd run in

HA! HA! (said in a sarcastic way !)

 

[lewey]

Will this be an all-day event then? You know... to get a 2nd run in

Put it this way, there will be no excuses for any blurred photos!

Let's have people's predictions for times then?

 

[lewey]

HA! HA! (said in a sarcastic way !)

Are you running your Panda Jen or just spectating/photographing?

 

[Panda Van]

Ill just be photographing - best smiles everone !!!

 

[james2609]

Would have loved to go but I'll be in Edinburgh that weekend! sorry guys!

 

[Gary]

i have put my name down, dependant on weather etc

Now which car to take hhmmmm

 

[pandamonius_maximus]

Would be good. You still interested? You don't have to supply the boobies for the boobie prize BTW.

Are you supplying the boobies?

My prediction is 23s for mine because I'm feeling pessimistic (or maybe optimistic, but I hope not )

Lewey, I reckon you'll be in the 15-16's

Cheerio,
Si

PS do I get more boobs if I get these wrong too? Or just bigger?:devil:

 

[Panda Van]

I was at the drag strip this weekend just gone for a run what y' brung, most excelent weekend track temps of 100 degrees!! Uploaded some pics on my site - cant wait for the panda's to strut their stuff on the track

 

[lewey]

Are you supplying the boobies?

My prediction is 23s for mine because I'm feeling pessimistic (or maybe optimistic, but I hope not )

Lewey, I reckon you'll be in the 15-16's

Cheerio,
Si

PS do I get more boobs if I get these wrong too? Or just bigger?:devil:

Not sure about 15s. Been looking around for similar vehicles and a good lightly modded 106 Rallye will do late 15s. They have short gearing and aero in favour. I'll do my best though!

 

[lewey]

i have put my name down, dependant on weather etc

Now which car to take hhmmmm

Panda I hope!

Would like to race your 100HP, would make a good photo or video!

 

[Gary]

Panda I hope!

Would like to race your 100HP, would make a good photo or video!

Hmmm but the Coupe is fully stripped out and race ready - but has been on the strip before.

So might bring the Panda to see what it can do

 

[lewey]

Hmmm but the Coupe is fully stripped out and race ready - but has been on the strip before.

So might bring the Panda to see what it can do

Would probably be more fun!

 

[elbandito472]

Aha! I love that first statement.



Its what I live by

Also, although I wouldnt mind some boobies....I wont be breaking any 20 second barriers! Touch and go if I get it under 25 I think!! We need to get some 750's in here quick

Si

Hi Maximus...we met at Halfords Stroud a few months back....Ive got a Cinq. Sport.......My old 750 panda would do 0-60 in approx 26 seconds with a KandN pancake fitted. Scary speed.:slayer: