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hi as my topic title, im looking to see who from here competes in the bdc
im looking to enter it next year, and would like to know if there will be anyone from this side of the water, who i can help/support and likewise!
also looking for pointers in the ways of costs, and what all i will need to do, have been on and registered to the bdc website, even got in contact with mark buckle, just looking for a bit of advice from someone who does and or is planning on competing
Danni aka Evojeepgal will be the one who can help you out there.
Wez and the lads on a regular basis and will become an even more frequent thing next year iirc
im thinkin of goin over once or twice when i get the car finished, be cool to see some uk tracks, afaik you have to get the bdc licence or even just go over a few times for practice, andy(yowdy) is goin to do it aswell
Andy's doin BDC?
we were talkin about it before, ya may ask him, if he has his 13 done why not:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Frankae86
Expensive trip hey, if i make it to the north ill be doing well!
ah it would be cool to go over for one like, bit of an experienceQuote:
Originally Posted by Frankae86
Ah yeah for sure lad, ill possibly head over to see the cars over there in person, see what all the hype is about the JZS15 :p
i was over in driftworks, s15 is some machine, it was in the dark but stil holy fook:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Frankae86
from visiting there web site, an awful lot of changes need made to my car, lights etc for one lol, ah well all for the best i guess!
Which lights, just brake or what?
Wez didnt compete in the BDC this year, him and the boys only did the Open in which the BDC ran as an open competition to everyone including those that dont hold a BDC licence.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mick K
To compete in BDC u need:
1) A licence, you MUST attend a licence day in the UK, if you attend a licence day and u dont achieve a licence, you aint goin to compete in the BDC in 2010!
2) You gotta be up at midnight on the given day to pay for your place for the 2010 season if u get a licence. as its a rat race for places to compete once midnight strikes of the date given thats open for entries.
3) Get your car to pro spec, to be safe and not have to worry bout hi-cups within the year.
4) There IS semi pro twin battles in 2010 (Top 8)
5) Passengers are allowed in cars on most tracks so its advisable to have a hard back seat and harness passenger side.
6) If your lucky enough to get paid up and into round 1, if for regardless of any reason u miss a round, you are put to the end of the reserve list and you are 110% sure you wont get into another 2010 round ;)
So in other words, u miss a round and your out!
Cost varies depending where in Irealnd your coming from, and which track in UK your going to.
Its been discussed if theres 5/6cars competing in BDC next year, that there will be a truck organised to take cars and spares etc along with maybe a mini bus for drivers/passengers, this all depends on how many would be interested in this if its cost efficient for everyone, and from experience its defo more pennies saved in the long run.
Prices for this would vary from €250 - €500 (which also includes driver +1 transport)per car depending again on where the tracks are in the UK etc.
Boat alone for van/jeep + trailer this year was £260 (sterling) return, + fuel + extra passengers.
Aside everything, its the best championship ive competed in, so much banter, craic and athmosphere between everyone. It is known as the drivers championship and without a doubt it lives up to its title, its the best thing i did this year:D
yea we doing a few rounds all going well ted..Quote:
Originally Posted by Frankae86
have a great deal with the boat..
so its not costing us huge money...
shir ya might be involved one the weekends with us;)
1, you have to get a BDC licence first(not doubting andy can skid, but its pot luck with the midnight payment for a licence)Quote:
Originally Posted by bart
2, any drifting weekend away is ALWAYS going to cost more than here
anyway best of luck with the BDC season, it will be good to see more iridh getting in there.
BDC by far the best champion ship in europe
all lights must be fitted to the vehicle and working apparently, as does the horn, wipers alsoQuote:
Originally Posted by Frankae86
pro rules and regulations, including build specifications can be found here
http://www.thebritishdriftchampionsh...osts.asp?TID=7
semi pro rules and regulations including build specs here
http://www.thebritishdriftchampionsh...osts.asp?TID=6
I think there will be amendments made to the semi pro regulations for next year, dont think they've been updated yet;)
And you guys say BC is too far away :rolleyes: Some damn fine venues on the BDC calendar though. Not a luxury we have over here!
All going well ill just be able to afford the irish rounds lad :)Quote:
Originally Posted by bart
But ill possobly head over with ye for support and tips :D
I only committed to BDC this year as it worked out cheaper for me than doing D-rift, between splitting the cost of the truck with someone, being able to sleep in the truck at the events instead of hotel etc it worked out even cheaper on some of the rounds compared to a wk end in Cork:D
Going with trailer though and one car is going to be more expensive
thats why we've a truck there for 3 cars;)Quote:
Originally Posted by EvojeepGal
copying you:p:p
3 sleeping in a truck will be cosy:rolleyes:
i mite possibly do it depending on work
splitting the cost a the truck my bollox more like getting other people to pay and then not paying them back :mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by EvojeepGal
And u expect me to pay for the damage u did to my truck?
excuse me i tried fixing your truck when it broke down in england yes or no not my fault it broke down or the gearbox or back axle was falling outta itQuote:
Originally Posted by EvojeepGal
That wasnt the problem and u know it, your the one who knew it all and wrung the nut on the injectors, even after me telling u it was the wrong way of doing it. In fact u actually owe me money.
The call out was £80 and to replace the pipe in Iveco was €92 + vat. The curtain rail also needs replacing where u pulled it out of the roof and laughed about it.
Jesus..........Not the Place for it Lads!
i rung the nut but the truck was in no fit state to travel to england as it wasnt proberly fixed as it had tat problem previously and wasnt fixed also if were going tit for tat like tat u owe me near another 200 for my phone bill ringing looking to try get it fixedQuote:
Originally Posted by EvojeepGal
Exactly my thoughts :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Chuck_g
well if she wont answer a phone or pms it is the place chuckQuote:
Originally Posted by Chuck_g
Point taken, not my business! Start a Thread :)