Portlaosie drifting 3-10 afterthoughts

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05-10-10, 01:18
mick-skyline

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Originally Posted by Mick K

Groups it needs to be then!
32 cars,2 groups,16 in each,2 laps.Any more laps and with guys spinning you may as well leave it the way it is at 30 cars!

I still think you'd need at least 3 laps at a time Mick. But your idea sounds good... Cut back a little on the numbers your talking to put in a few more laps, like one more lap each isn't going to put too long onto the queing in fairness.
05-10-10, 06:31
bart

Quote:

Originally Posted by mick-skyline

I still think you'd need at least 3 laps at a time Mick. But your idea sounds good... Cut back a little on the numbers your talking to put in a few more laps, like one more lap each isn't going to put too long onto the queing in fairness.

micks idea???
it was one of our ideas:p
yea well this is good to know what ye all think...
some people want to watch it fair enough.. but only when its not raining this is gonna work..
your not gonna stand out in the rain for an hour....
think we going to run the 20 cars for the next time..
then the 30 cars time after..
also track is going to be changed around..
there's a lot of work goes into this and trying to keep everyone happy
also think that it is going on to regular..
but that's owners decision
05-10-10, 06:39
looneydrift

i agree with mick k on this if ye think about it lads just for a min, 2 groups 16 in each 2 laps thats grand short q,s but with 4 laps it the same wait as haven the 32 cars out when ur at the back cause its the same amount of laps that the 32 cars do at 2 each 2x32= 64 laps 4x16= 64 so when ur at the back its the same thing same wait :o just what me thinks :D:D:D
05-10-10, 06:43
bart

Quote:

Originally Posted by looneydrift

i agree with mick k on this if ye think about it lads just for a min, 2 groups 16 in each 2 laps thats grand short q,s but with 4 laps it the same wait as haven the 32 cars out when ur at the back cause its the same amount of laps that the 32 cars do at 2 each 2x32= 64 laps 4x16= 64 so when ur at the back its the same thing same wait :o just what me thinks :D:D:D

exactly..........
the groups will work no hassle with the 32 cars....
but the hour will have to be an hour.. always going to get one lad coming up.. ah please just let me out... etc.....
we can try it no hassle at all... prob better to be put into diff groups like...
say 1 and 2..
1 for lads who have competed in pd etc.
and 2 then for lads who just starting off..
what ye think????
05-10-10, 06:44
MANO

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Originally Posted by DaveZigen

I reckon the groups would be animal as I wouldn't mind waiting half an hour or so if I got quick consecutive runs with a smaller group. As said its more fun if your watching the other lads instead of moving the car forward a few feet every min without seeing how everybody's getting on. Plus you can ride along with other lads and pick up tips. I found that I couldn't hop into other cars because I wanted to que knowing I'd miss track time. Other than that I think its unreal and whatever we say is only mild criticism of a savage idea from Bart and the lads that really works!:)

I agree100% 2 groups would be class so drivers can see what everyone else is doing. And as said it's almost perfect apart from the que s . Fair play bart for giving us the option of changes
05-10-10, 06:53
looneydrift

Quote:

Originally Posted by bart

exactly..........
the groups will work no hassle with the 32 cars....
but the hour will have to be an hour.. always going to get one lad coming up.. ah please just let me out... etc.....
we can try it no hassle at all... prob better to be put into diff groups like...
say 1 and 2..
1 for lads who have competed in pd etc.
and 2 then for lads who just starting off..
what ye think????

but like some of the lads said they would like to go out behind some of the better lads to try fallow there lines just mix them up a bit :D
if lads want to swop grand as long as the right amount of cars are out each time and no shit about it if there is given out they get there group and stick to it
05-10-10, 07:40
ger15

How about keeping it at 20, and do two groups of 10 ?
05-10-10, 08:06
mark

Quote:

Originally Posted by ger15

How about keeping it at 20, and do two groups of 10 ?

ger i like the way you think;)
05-10-10, 09:12
Mick K

Quote:

Originally Posted by bart

micks idea???
it was one of our ideas:p
yea well this is good to know what ye all think...
some people want to watch it fair enough.. but only when its not raining this is gonna work.
your not gonna stand out in the rain for an hour.Its Ireland,Nobodys going to predict weather and plus lads will be jumping in with drivers in the other group to learn lines of diff drivers etc
think we going to run the 20 cars for the next time..
then the 30 cars time after..
also track is going to be changed around..
there's a lot of work goes into this and trying to keep everyone happy
also think that it is going on to regular..
but that's owners decision

Are you not the link between drifters and Yard owner Bart?Can you not relay this and tell him its not going to work?
Seems a sensible man that can take an idea on board.

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Originally Posted by bart

exactly..........
the groups will work no hassle with the 32 cars....
but the hour will have to be an hour.. always going to get one lad coming up.. ah please just let me out.Speculate to accumlate.Spend a few quid on the event Green window stickers for cars in group one,Blue for group 2
It falls into the same window as where you said after the first day different people wont be arriving and driving peoples cars but it happens,ALOT
we can try it no hassle at all... prob better to be put into diff groups like...
say 1 and 2..
1 for lads who have competed in pd etc.
and 2 then for lads who just starting off.As I said to prodrifter86 1 for pros and beginners wont work,How do you define that anyway.And as I said to prodrifter86 guys will want to be swapping to run with mates and shite etc.
what ye think????

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Originally Posted by ger15

How about keeping it at 20, and do two groups of 10 ?

Why not bring the day to a complete stop !:rolleyes:
05-10-10, 13:34
Jay Rockett

Try the 2 groups idea first, less queing time means more track time so keeping it to 2 laps should be ok..
Everyone will know straight away if its working, if it doesnt work it can be changed for next time..?

It also allows people to watch and jump in as passenger not having to worry about moving there car in the que as there in the next group..

Different bands bart, or numbers 1 to 16 is group one, then numbers 17-32 in the 2nd group?? Or just a washable marker on the windscreen with the group number/letter..?
05-10-10, 13:55
Aidan Hogan

How about throwing up a poll aswel as all the feedback with the different ideas ??
The 20 cars next time is a good idea imo !!
I'll gladly help out the next day - organising groups or taking account of the cars in different groups or whatever. All it takes is a pen and paper ;)
Be glad to help out Keith :cool:
05-10-10, 16:49
bart

2 groups of 10 is totally out of question...
everyone giving out about no tracks in the country
and when somewhere comes up ye just say nothing..
we trying our best here to please everyone..
its not easy....
05-10-10, 16:52
Mick K

The general concenus is saying 32 cars and split the groups if you Read the thread as you kindly directed Prodrifter86 to Squire!
05-10-10, 17:00
will_c

+1 vote for 20 cars as opposed to 30, if you really want to be there you'll have your money together and paid on time, also it's not like everyone will be able to go to every day there will be car problems other commitments etc so no one really will miss out..
05-10-10, 18:21
ger15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick K

Are you not the link between drifters and Yard owner Bart?Can you not relay this and tell him its not going to work?
Seems a sensible man that can take an idea on board.

Why not bring the day to a complete stop !:rolleyes:

Oh listen up everyone Mick k the drift king has spoke :rolleyes:

To be fair thats a stupid statement how would it be bringing the day to a complete stop ???

Im speaking from a DRIVERS point of view and im sure anyone else that goes to portlaois to DRIVE will say that they would perfer more seat time,and not wanting to be sitting in a que all day,ya two groups of 16 would cut out the queing a bit but no matter what way you look at it with 32 cars it means even less seat time, with two groups of ten it means after every run there is only four runs in front of you and your back out again.
05-10-10, 18:25
Mick K

Yeeeooooowww,You sucking on one of these babies before posting?
http://beautifullyused.com/wp-conten.../03/lemon.jpeg
Bitter much :D

As Bart posted spiltting 20 cars in to groups of 10 aint happening so that ship has sailed Sailor!
05-10-10, 18:27
ger15

Quote:

Originally Posted by bart

2 groups of 10 is totally out of question...
everyone giving out about no tracks in the country
and when somewhere comes up ye just say nothing..
we trying our best here to please everyone..
its not easy....

Im not been smart here with you Bart, i say fair play for the work and organising that your putting in to the place and its a credit to you , but why are you so quick to shoot down two groups of 10 am i missing out on something ? would it not solve a lot of problems ? it means small ques all the time and it also gives other drivers a chance to watch what going on on the track ? even have two groups of 12 or whatever i just think with 32 drivers there will be very little seat time thats just my two cents.
05-10-10, 19:18
B.Egan

Quote:

Originally Posted by ger15

Im not been smart here with you Bart, i say fair play for the work and organising that your putting in to the place and its a credit to you , but why are you so quick to shoot down two groups of 10 am i missing out on something ? would it not solve a lot of problems ? it means small ques all the time and it also gives other drivers a chance to watch what going on on the track ? even have two groups of 12 or whatever i just think with 32 drivers there will be very little seat time thats just my two cents.

I would imagine its being shot down for the sheer needless hassle of it. If theres only 20 then queing wont really be a problem. Organising different groups, making sure they dont run past their allocated time, having the next group ready etc etc would all just be a bit of overkill imo. I know it would mean basically no queing, but I personally would prefer the freedom of being able to go as you like if there was only 19 other ppl.

Is it anyway possible for the day to be made longer even Bart or is it just not allowed? Also out of interest what is the earliest you can be down there, so that you could have the wheels and tyres all sorted and the car 100% ready to go by the start time so no time is wasted? Sorry if it was mentioned before.
05-10-10, 19:53
thegosson

regarding the days out in portlaoise being on too regular, is just bull shit if you think its happening too regular then just don't go every time its on and let someone els have a go at the track. i can understand the lads that have to stand out in what ever mother nature presents on that given day thinking its on too regular but not drivers.
the idea of the drivers that have competed in the likes of prodrift etc... in one group and the others (up and coming) in another, could work quite well as the lads learning could go as passengers in the better drivers runs and pick up loads from watching what there doing and there lines etc... plus the (up and coming) drivers wont feel under pressure and feel like there holding up other peoples runs. and like wise the better lads could passenger in on the (up and coming) drivers and give them pointers and tips. this could be really beneficial to the guys like myself who are just starting out, but would need the willingness and cooperation of everybody there. I now some people bring mates and stuff and want to bring them out for a spin but at the end of the day. its our (the drivers) day out and our hard earned money thats going into these days out, and the more we can learn and get out of these days the better.
regarding the groups etc... i don't know, that needs to be trial and error and tweek as you go, but i definitely think 30 is just too many for in there.

just my thoughts on it. cheers for reading
05-10-10, 20:06
MrH

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trixta

Is it anyway possible for the day to be made longer even Bart or is it just not allowed?.

I cant see Martin having to much trouble with that in fairness. I'm just wondering why people might think having it to often might damage the appeal rather than making it more open to drivers?
05-10-10, 20:10
sil80drifter

i think its great having it every 2 weeks or so, better off than every month, means you dont have to wait a long time if ya cant get the car ready,money together,etc. As for it losing its appeal, i doubt that will happen because its a practice day so its more laid back than a pd event or whatever, and theres not that many places where you can do that
05-10-10, 20:38
thedaggsy

great day

first time out on track sunday, savage day the weather really made it .
the chicken burgers were the job.well organised event can't wait 4 da next one.
have a ball of pic's up on face book
just look up mark dagg black s13 silvia az profile pic
05-10-10, 22:30
Aidan Hogan

Quote:

Originally Posted by thegosson

regarding the days out in portlaoise being on too regular, is just bull shit if you think its happening too regular then just don't go every time its on and let someone els have a go at the track. i can understand the lads that have to stand out in what ever mother nature presents on that given day thinking its on too regular but not drivers.
the idea of the drivers that have competed in the likes of prodrift etc... in one group and the others (up and coming) in another, could work quite well as the lads learning could go as passengers in the better drivers runs and pick up loads from watching what there doing and there lines etc... plus the (up and coming) drivers wont feel under pressure and feel like there holding up other peoples runs. and like wise the better lads could passenger in on the (up and coming) drivers and give them pointers and tips. this could be really beneficial to the guys like myself who are just starting out, but would need the willingness and cooperation of everybody there. I now some people bring mates and stuff and want to bring them out for a spin but at the end of the day. its our (the drivers) day out and our hard earned money thats going into these days out, and the more we can learn and get out of these days the better.
regarding the groups etc... i don't know, that needs to be trial and error and tweek as you go, but i definitely think 30 is just too many for in there.

just my thoughts on it. cheers for reading

I'm one of those people that would stand out in the weather to watch , weather wouldn't bother me , If people go to watch , they shouldn't complain about the weather ;)
05-10-10, 22:45
Prodrifter86

So what's the final story for the next day then.?? Is it 30 cars at 50 euro etc...?? Or Is it rote up and I'm having another stupid moment...?lol
05-10-10, 22:48
will_c

20 cars and 75e afaik
05-10-10, 22:51
bart

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrH

I cant see Martin having to much trouble with that in fairness.

yes he does have a problem with it running late........
and we not going to run it late...
with winter evening coming in we will prob be looking to start it at 11-4...
there is lights up there but im not going down that road....

@TRIXA.... well gates open at 11.... so you've an hour to sort all that out
05-10-10, 22:59
Prodrifter86

Quote:

Originally Posted by will_c

20 cars and 75e afaik

Oh right ... Must try save for 1 after the next 1 so
05-10-10, 23:01
bart

how does 24 cars sound?????????
2 groups of 12???
1 hour sessions??
€65.........
do ye think this will work?????????
05-10-10, 23:03
Mick K

Now your at it!
05-10-10, 23:03
Prodrifter86

Quote:

Originally Posted by bart

how does 24 cars sound?????????
2 groups of 12???
1 hour sessions??
€65.........
do ye think this will work?????????

Sounds good actually.. Like u hav an hour
to chill out and all the rest which has been said earlier : passenger spins . Spectating etc....
05-10-10, 23:06
ger15

Yup two 12's is the job i think.
05-10-10, 23:06
bart

ok we'll try the 24 and 2 groups...
well ive 10 names already paid for next weekend..
just to let ye all know;)
14 spaces left
and will be briefing this time...
sick of going after people in the pits about burning tires and speeding.... :mad::mad:
next time ye will be asked to leave..
05-10-10, 23:12
yowdy

lads there was two people trying to eat a bit of food across from the chipper van and some sack did a burout and coverd them and the chipper van with smoke,, no need for it,,
05-10-10, 23:15
Aidan Hogan

Quote:

Originally Posted by yowdy

lads there was two people trying to eat a bit of food across from the chipper van and some sack did a burout and coverd them and the chipper van with smoke,, no need for it,,

Fuck missed that , so the 17th is a go ahead with 14 places left ??

Thanks Andy for my new wallpaper on the laptop that I took the last day :D

http://i650.photobucket.com/albums/u...t/DSC02450.jpg
05-10-10, 23:22
yowdy

lad lovin that pic
05-10-10, 23:27
Aidan Hogan

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Originally Posted by yowdy

lad lovin that pic

Me too , thats why I have it on my laptop now :D
Will be taking more the next day ;)
05-10-10, 23:28
yowdy

i had a pain in my hole changen tyres
05-10-10, 23:30
Aidan Hogan

Quote:

Originally Posted by yowdy

i had a pain in my hole changen tyres

Haha strange that , will come over for a chat next day if I'm not dying of a hangover again :o
06-10-10, 01:26
B.Egan

Quote:

Originally Posted by bart

how does 24 cars sound?????????
2 groups of 12???
1 hour sessions??
€65.........
do ye think this will work?????????

So is this the final decision Bart? Going to send money for me, DaveZigen, and Will_C tomorrow by postal order to you.
06-10-10, 04:06
mick-skyline

might pop down and shoot this instead, hmmmm

well thats what ill be doing if the spaces are all gone by thursday night...

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