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Title: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: jim on 19 Jul 22, 11:57 am
I have booked Whilton Mill small kart circuit for 25th oct 2022 between 9am and 4pm for a couple of 2hr endurance races. There will a practice of 1hr till 10am and the 1st race will start at 10.30 till 12.30. Then Lunch. The second heat will be 1.45 till 3.45 and followed by a presentation. A minimum of two drivers per car and a maximum of 4. The cost is £80 per team(only £20 per driver if you have 4, so a real bargain). Please put your team name and amount of drivers down asap if you want to go. Ideally by 23/07/2022.
We can skip lunch if people would rather do the whole race in one hit, again let me know by posting on here.
 Team names can be anything you like within reason.
 we can get transponders to count the laps, best lap time and last lap time ect.
 It's gonna be a fantastic day with first class facilities at the circuit.
Teams get your name down now!!!


Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: jim on 19 Jul 22, 12:02 pm
I will put my name down first to get things rolling.
Team: Witzend Racing
Jim Tanner plus 1 other driver.
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: jim on 19 Jul 22, 12:50 pm
Here is a little video of a test at the track last year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBkvkTictxo
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: Andy_B on 19 Jul 22, 02:08 pm
Well hows about team Fat and furious?
Andy Boulton + 1
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: Chris L on 19 Jul 22, 05:28 pm
Well hows about team Fat and furious?
Andy Boulton + 1

Or Phats and Small  ;D
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: Mark Underdown on 21 Jul 22, 06:19 pm
Could you put my name down please for a team with two drivers.

Thanks Mark
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: StefanN on 21 Jul 22, 09:33 pm
2x 2hrs = 24 (0) minutes of Whilton...Our very own Le Mans!

Put me down for an entry - will figure out drivers and team name
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: ChrisS on 22 Jul 22, 11:39 am
Definitely interested Jim, no team as yet tho'
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: dunworkin on 23 Jul 22, 10:29 pm
Book me in for a team of 3, subject to this being 1/2 term week. team name is undecided atm as my suggestions are usually inappropriate...along the lines of Norfolk & Chance etc
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: jim on 07 Aug 22, 07:30 am
If it's raining on the day here is a video of Marek driving my kart with expert skill showing how well it handles in the wet.
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8U63raQNtcA
If there are any more people interested in this event, please put your names down.
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: Ian Fletcher on 25 Aug 22, 09:49 am
Very interested in doing this, just need to get some more experience of driving Jane and doing some adjustments, which should happen at Sywell. Need to know fuel usage, fuel endurance, any evident symptoms of low fuel, tyre wear, brake wear, what spares I will need, etc.
Even if Jane turns out to be not quite ready for what looks to be an arduous event, then can probably come along to assist with the event 🤗
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: jim on 27 Sep 22, 11:40 am
A few people have said they are struggling to get a second driver for the endurance race so we may do something else instead. If anyone has any ideas I am more than willing to change the format and do what the majority want.
There is a great restaurant at the track and lunch can be pre booked.
Hopefully here is a sample menu.
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: Ian Fletcher on 27 Sep 22, 04:20 pm
Hi Jim, how long have we got the track for and are the transponders included?
I will be coming, and do the you have an idea of total numbers? I will have a think about possibilities 🤗
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: jim on 28 Sep 22, 05:42 am
Hi Ian, The track is booked between 9 and 4. We may do a 1hr endurance race so we can have single drivers. I don't know all the numbers yet but a guess of about 8. I don't know if transponders are included. when I get a chance i will call and find out.
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: jim on 28 Sep 22, 05:58 am
So far the names I have for this are:-
Jim Tanner
Andy Boulton
Chris Slade
Mark Under
Ian Fletcher
Stefan Nahajski
Simon Glenn
Chris Loader
Richard Bond
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: jim on 28 Sep 22, 06:00 am
The more cars that come along, the cost can be reduced.
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: StefanN on 28 Sep 22, 08:57 pm
Who does or doesn't have enough drivers for an endurance event?   Just wondering if we can help.  I do have drivers.
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: jim on 29 Sep 22, 06:02 am
Because it's a weekday it's difficult to get time off work and some teams are struggling to get another driver. Also some teams perhaps don't want other drivers to drive their cars. So a 1hr race could be done by 1 driver. It'll feel like a long time in a cyclekart to be honest and a driver swap won't take long but it has the option. I don't think fuel will last an hour so karts will have to pull in anyway and driver changes can be done then and won't affect times much.
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: Ian Fletcher on 29 Sep 22, 09:19 am
Hi Jim, can you give me a call on 07724 194717 when your free 🤗
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: dunworkin on 29 Sep 22, 10:16 am
Team Italiano will have a spare place Stefan.
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: Andy_B on 30 Sep 22, 02:37 pm
Who does or doesn't have enough drivers for an endurance event?   Just wondering if we can help.  I do have drivers.

I was team fat and furious but am now just team fat haha :)
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: Chris L on 30 Sep 22, 07:35 pm
Will the Hour long Endurance event ; earn us World Champs Points , Stefan ?

Chris L

Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: jim on 01 Oct 22, 06:24 am
Chris, we could have a Maybug and the endurance to get double points for the CKWC.
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: RhysN on 01 Oct 22, 07:19 am
I suspect the above comment that some don't want other people to drive their cars, and what I was told the last time I went to  Wilton Mill that the club had decided that no guest drivers were allowed may have an influence?
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: StefanN on 01 Oct 22, 07:39 am
Will the Hour long Endurance event ; earn us World Champs Points , Stefan ?

Chris L
Yes it will
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: jim on 05 Oct 22, 05:39 am
I will be sending a private message to those who have said they are coming to get a deposit of £30 from you paid into my account. This needs to be done by the 18th of October please.
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: jim on 05 Oct 22, 05:56 am
I will be Pre ordering the lunch this week. So put down what you want and I can email it through.
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: StefanN on 05 Oct 22, 06:12 pm
I will be Pre ordering the lunch this week. So put down what you want and I can email it through.
One National burger and one International burger.   Thanks S
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: Chris L on 06 Oct 22, 10:10 am
Indy Burger for me please Jim.  Thanks
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: Andy_B on 06 Oct 22, 05:34 pm
Inkermans burger please old boy :)
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: jim on 15 Oct 22, 07:59 am
Only 3 more days to get the deposits in. If there are any more teams wanting to sign up, do it now chaps and get that deposit paid. Once you sign up I will message you with details on paying the deposit.
Bring Cash to pay the remainder on the day. I don't take cards.
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: ChrisS on 15 Oct 22, 09:45 am
I will be sending a private message to those who have said they are coming to get a deposit of £30 from you paid into my account. This needs to be done by the 18th of October please.
Not received your PM Jim, could you try again?
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: Andy_B on 17 Oct 22, 07:38 pm
Here you go chaps a rough itinerary for Whilton Mill on the 25th
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: Ian Fletcher on 18 Oct 22, 07:18 am
Looks like a great itinerary and really looking forward to this 😁
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: Pip83 on 18 Oct 22, 10:58 am
That looks great, really hope I'll be in a position to join you guys next year. Have fun!
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: jim on 18 Oct 22, 03:19 pm
I have an Email from Whilton asking us to register our names, address and dob. Please can anyone going send me your details asap so I can forward them on.
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: Ian Fletcher on 18 Oct 22, 04:33 pm
Have sent you a text Jim with my details
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: Darren burkitt on 18 Oct 22, 08:34 pm
Hi all how many people going with cyclekarts I maybe to come over for the day to meet  a few more of you guys thanks darren
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: Andy_B on 19 Oct 22, 04:53 pm
Hi all how many people going with cyclekarts I maybe to come over for the day to meet  a few more of you guys thanks darren

Hi Darren I think there is 7 Karts on the day at the moment
Cheers Andy
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: jim on 20 Oct 22, 05:40 am
We may have to move the lunch break to 12 so we can get in before the kiddy winkies who will be in there between 12.30 and 1.30.
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: jim on 22 Oct 22, 07:23 am
I have just checked the BBC weather and it's looking pretty good for Tuesday. Woohoo Its going to be a right laugh with lots of silly stuff and messing about in your fine creations. I will available for hokey cokey instructions during the day and this year we are also celebrating Andy Boultons 10 year reign as Dustons cross dressing champion. A mighty accomplishment that can only be achieved with hard work and dedication. He will be signing autographs on the day, I am pretty sure. Top Man Andy.
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: Andy_B on 24 Oct 22, 10:58 am
I have just checked the BBC weather and it's looking pretty good for Tuesday. Woohoo Its going to be a right laugh with lots of silly stuff and messing about in your fine creations. I will available for hokey cokey instructions during the day and this year we are also celebrating Andy Boultons 10 year reign as Dustons cross dressing champion. A mighty accomplishment that can only be achieved with hard work and dedication. He will be signing autographs on the day, I am pretty sure. Top Man Andy.

Thanks Jim, Such a shame you lost again, the creativity in your outfits really is quite amazing and the detail in your sequin work is truly next level. I am sure if you persevere you will make the podium next year, its a bit like the Cyclekart world championship, if only you had won that slalom event - whoops!!! bahhhaaaaah
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: jim on 24 Oct 22, 01:11 pm


Thanks Jim, Such a shame you lost again, the creativity in your outfits really is quite amazing and the detail in your sequin work is truly next level. I am sure if you persevere you will make the podium next year, its a bit like the Cyclekart world championship, if only you had won that slalom event - whoops!!! bahhhaaaaah

I got sick of losing to you in both the cross dressing championship and the CK Slalom. That's why I went for the broke back mountain look, but that didn't do us any favours in the Aviator hotel though. Cyclekarting is tough life when you have to perform to this standard as often as we do.


Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: jim on 26 Oct 22, 06:08 am
Mucho thanks to all that came along yesterday. I hope you all had an enjoyable day and went away happy. It was great to see some new faces and seven karts on track. It was also nice to see some spectators who are keen to build a CK and from the chats I had look like they're going to build some great machines ready for the start of next years season.
 My brief summary of the races. The Maybug Medal sprint challenge was done in the morning and everyone was given a chance to have two attempts of the flying start lap. The times were very close but I just managed on my second attempt to get 1st place with a 35.7 second lap.
 This gave us the grid positions for the 40 minute endurance race with its Le mans style start. Wow what a hoot that was, everyone was nervous sat on the tyres on the opposite side of the track waiting for the last of the drivers to get ready. All eyes were on the flag start girl as she dropped the flag and the mad dash accross the track commenced. Drivers dived into their karts and were away spinning tyres as they pulled out into the chaos of people jostling for position. The first few laps went well and Chris L started pulling quite a lead. Until it went bang. Fire and Brimstone came pouring out of the back of the Austin but Chris tried to keep it going to get as many laps as he could before it finally died. The track was filled with smoke and it looked like a thick fog had desended on us.
 Mark Underdown was to drop out soon after because he drove all the tread and canvas off his rear tyres. (correct spelling) and the inner tube went pop.
 Ian F was next to pull into the pits as his engine was starting to cook and the exhaust tail pipe didn't want to carry on either deciding to go its own way.
 Simons Maserati was in and out of the pits due to various issues and he lost out on quite a few laps but still went through the chequered flag at the end.
 I was next to retire. As I pulled into the pits to let my co driver have his turn and re-fuel I lifted off the engine cover to find all my engine oil had fell out all over the pit lane. The two bottom bolts on the crank case had come loose. I had to remove the chains and clutch ect to get at them and there wasn't enough time to rejoin the race. Chris L gave me some oil and the CK was back up and running.
 This left Andy B and Chris S to battle it out for a few laps until Simon rejoined the race and they all saw the chequered flag soon after.
 The endurance race was definitely about reliability rather than speed and trying to drive the tyres off. 
 Here are the reults:-
Maybug Medal rolling start sprint.

1st Jim Tanner dodge baquet no.8
2nd Ian Fletcher Austin7 Twincam no.7A
3rd Chris Loader Austin 7 Cambell no.1
4th Chris Slade ERA 17
5th Mark Underdown Frazer Nash Norris special no.19, Honda GX200
6th Andy Boulton Austin special no.27
7th Simon Glenn Maseratti CT8 no.49

 
Endurance race (Le Mans start)
1st Chris Slade ERA 17
2nd Andrew Boulton Austin special no.27
3rd Simon Glenn Maseratti CT8 no.49
4th Jim Tanner dodge baquet no.8
5th Ian Fletcher Austin7 no.7A
6th Mark Underdown Frazer Nash Norris special no.19, Honda GX200
7th Chris Loader Austin 7 Cambell no.1
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: Applejack on 26 Oct 22, 08:15 am
Just seen all the pictures on Facebook, Congratulations to all those involved in what looked like a BRILLIANT day. Sorry we didn't make it. Let's hope that we can do it next year. Good luck to  CHRIS in the CHAMPIONSHIP. 🤞👍.Team Applejack.
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: Andy_B on 26 Oct 22, 11:29 am
a few pics from the day - thanks to all those who travelled a long way to support the day both drivers, builders and spectators it is much appreciated  :)
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: Andy_B on 26 Oct 22, 11:32 am
more
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: Jimr1999 on 26 Oct 22, 01:27 pm
I see you added a honker Andy !
  ;D
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: Andy_B on 26 Oct 22, 06:34 pm
I see you added a honker Andy !
  ;D

Well spotted sir!! and I honked it loads!!! after sywell I decided that it was only way to get people to move  ;D
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: Jimr1999 on 26 Oct 22, 07:40 pm
Personally I prefer a klaxon... Aaroooga!
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: Andy_B on 28 Oct 22, 02:13 pm
Mucho thanks to all that came along yesterday. I hope you all had an enjoyable day and went away happy. It was great to see some new faces and seven karts on track. It was also nice to see some spectators who are keen to build a CK and from the chats I had look like they're going to build some great machines ready for the start of next years season.
 My brief summary of the races. The Maybug Medal sprint challenge was done in the morning and everyone was given a chance to have two attempts of the flying start lap. The times were very close but I just managed on my second attempt to get 1st place with a 35.7 second lap.
 This gave us the grid positions for the endurance race with its Le mans style start. Wow what a hoot that was, everyone was nervous sat on the tyres on the opposite side of the track waiting for the last of the drivers to get ready. All eyes were on the flag start girl as she dropped the flag and the mad dash accross the track commenced. Drivers dived into their karts and were away spinning tyres as they pulled out into the chaos of people jostling for position. The first few laps went well and Chris L started pulling quite a lead. TBC got to go to work

and....
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: jim on 30 Oct 22, 08:53 am
Mucho thanks to all that came along yesterday. I hope you all had an enjoyable day and went away happy. It was great to see some new faces and seven karts on track. It was also nice to see some spectators who are keen to build a CK and from the chats I had look like they're going to build some great machines ready for the start of next years season.
 My brief summary of the races. The Maybug Medal sprint challenge was done in the morning and everyone was given a chance to have two attempts of the flying start lap. The times were very close but I just managed on my second attempt to get 1st place with a 35.7 second lap.
 This gave us the grid positions for the 40 minute endurance race with its Le mans style start. Wow what a hoot that was, everyone was nervous sat on the tyres on the opposite side of the track waiting for the last of the drivers to get ready. All eyes were on the flag start girl as she dropped the flag and the mad dash accross the track commenced. Drivers dived into their karts and were away spinning tyres as they pulled out into the chaos of people jostling for position. The first few laps went well and Chris L started pulling quite a lead. Until it went bang. Fire and Brimstone came pouring out of the back of the Austin but Chris tried to keep it going to get as many laps as he could before it finally died. The track was filled with smoke and it looked like a thick fog had desended on us.
 Mark Underdown was to drop out soon after because he drove all the tread and canvas off his rear tyres. (correct spelling) and the inner tube went pop.
 Ian F was next to pull into the pits as his engine was starting to cook and the exhaust tail pipe didn't want to carry on either deciding to go its own way.
 Simons Maserati was in and out of the pits due to various issues and he lost out on quite a few laps but still went through the chequered flag at the end.
 I was next to retire. As I pulled into the pits to let my co driver have his turn and re-fuel I lifted off the engine cover to find all my engine oil had fell out all over the pit lane. The two bottom bolts on the crank case had come loose. I had to remove the chains and clutch ect to get at them and there wasn't enough time to rejoin the race. Chris L gave me some oil and the CK was back up and running.
 This left Andy B and Chris S to battle it out for a few laps until Simon rejoined the race and they all saw the chequered flag soon after.
 The endurance race was definitely about reliability rather than speed and trying to drive the tyres off. 
 Here are the reults:-
Maybug Medal rolling start sprint.

1st Jim Tanner dodge baquet no.8
2nd Ian Fletcher Austin7 Twincam no.7A
3rd Chris Loader Austin 7 Cambell no.1
4th Chris Slade ERA 17
5th Mark Underdown Frazer Nash Norris special no.19, Honda GX200
6th Andy Boulton Austin special no.27
7th Simon Glenn Maseratti CT8 no.49

 
Endurance race (Le Mans start)
1st Chris Slade ERA 17
2nd Andrew Boulton Austin special no.27
3rd Simon Glenn Maseratti CT8 no.49
4th Jim Tanner dodge baquet no.8
5th Ian Fletcher Austin7 no.7A
6th Mark Underdown Frazer Nash Norris special no.19, Honda GX200
7th Chris Loader Austin 7 Cambell no.1
A fantastic day and I would definitely be up for it again.
Thanks again to all that came along
Title: Re: Whilton Mill Endurance Race, Tues 25th Oct 2022
Post by: Applejack on 30 Oct 22, 02:37 pm
Great reporting Jim, makes me more disappointed that we didn't make it. It's a must for next year. Graham A..