Busy busy busy is the name of the month in September, what with Trax, JAE and now if you wish, Japshow finale on the 30th of September at Santapod poddington, wellingborough.

 

We had an awesome turn out for japshow and would like to get 300zx.co.uk as a regular attendee.

 

So with that in mind, im drawing up interest for this event, pending numbers, and ill book us in again, we need a minimum of 10 guaranteed people who are going to attend to book a club stand so dont hold back, get your name down and lets make this years September one of the best yet.

 

1. Vodkashots

2. Andy isherwood

3. Artztogo

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Edited June 18, 201213 yr by vodkashots

do you need a helmet to go on a strip ?

Not if your car is expected to do under 120mph ... But in safety its worth it ... There about 30 quid on eBay ... Or just remind me and I will bring my spare

 

 

RWYB - Run What Ya Brung

 

The most famous quarter-mile of tarmac in Europe is calling you. Ever fancied yourself as a racer? Do you know how quick your car is? Japshow is the ideal place to see what you and your car can do and it doesn't cost a fortune either!

 

RWYB costs £25 for unlimited runs on Saturday, and £20 for 4 runs on Sunday. We recommend you sign-on early to avoid disappointment – there are hundreds of people already addicted to RWYB! Track is open from 9am-5pm Sat and Sun track and weather conditions permitting.

 

Most importantly you must remember to bring your driving licence if you want to use the track! Run What Ya Brung will be open to all makes of car and bike on Saturday and Jap cars and bikes only on Sunday. Jap Drag Series drivers are not eligible to compete in any RWYB classes

 

All runs from Saturday and Sunday (until 4pm) are logged and entered into the Run What Ya Brung Competition, and trophies are awarded to the fastest car in each manufacturer-based class at 5pm on Sunday. Stick around if you think you are topping the class, and see the leader board at the sign-on office for updates.

 

RWYB Classes:

 

The classes for JapShow and JapShow Finale will be:

 

Class A - Nissan / Datsun / Infiniti

Class B - Toyota / Lexus

Class C - Honda / Acura

Class D - Mitsubishi / Proton

Class E - Subaru

Class F - Mazda

Class G - Suzuki / Daihatsu / Isuzu

Class H - Jap Bikes

Class X - Non Road Legal (inc. cars on slicks) and Non Jap Cars, Non Jap Bikes and Demo Cars & Bikes

 

The RWYB classes A to G are for Jap cars only, Class X is for non road legal Jap cars plus Jap engined cars (e.g. Honda-powered atoms, Subaru-powered Beetles, Suzuki-powered Caterham 7's), and Jap bodied cars with alternate engines (e.g. Datsun 280Z with V8).

 

Run What Ya Brung Beginners Guide

 

What is RWYB?

 

RWYB stands for “Run What Ya Brung” and refers to public test days when Santa Pod is open to anyone with a driving licence to run their car or motorcycle down the track.

 

RWYB is as simple or scientific as you want it to be, and you can use these days either to just have fun with your friends or as serious test days, whether your vehicle is for road or track.

 

Your mission is to accelerate from a standing start and cover the 1/4 mile in the shortest possible time. A full performance printout after each run will show your reaction time, speed, and elapsed time as well as a host of incremental measurements.

 

What Do I Need To Have A Go?

 

A vehicle (vehicles must be safe and run at the race director's discretion).

A driving licence suitable for the type of vehicle you are driving.

A crash helmet for open top vehicles and those going over 110mph at the finish line. Arm straps required in open-top vehicles.

Bikers need suitable protective clothing and approved helmet.

 

What Do I Need To Do?

 

Visit the Signing On Office located at the base of the control tower near the startline on foot. You will need your driving licence and signing on fee (cash or card). You'll be asked to fill in a form.

Check your vehicle is well maintained and safe. Tyres, oil, steering, coolant and brakes are important. Also check your tyres and arches are not muddy.

Move your Vehicle to the back of the queue in the "fire up road". Bikers can usually push past to the separate queue for bikes.

When you are called forward by the marshal, close your windows and sunroof fully, and buckle your seatbelt. Bikers should pull down visors or goggles. Please DO NOT activate liquid spray-bars.

If you wish, attempt a burnout in the water under the tower. This will clean and warm your tyres. 4WD cars will not burnout unless equipped to do so.

Roll forward to the Start Line when the marshal indicates. The start line is not actually marked on the track (because it would get scrubbed out very quickly), but the best way to spot it is to look for a gap in the red boarder next to the track.

The first pair of lights on the "starting tree" marked Pre Staged will light when you are nearly in position.

Roll a few inches further forward and the next pair of lights marked Staged will light also.

When you and your opponent are both staged and the track is clear, the three orange bulbs will light and then the Green. Now is the time to go!

Accelerate as hard as you can without spinning the wheels too much. The last timing beam is under the gantry exactly 1/4 of a mile from the start line.

Slow down gently once you have crossed the finish, and keep going until you reach the first Turn Off Point on the left. Check your mirrors for your opponent before turning off and heading back on yourself. Drive slowly and carefully once you have left the track.

You can collect Timing Slips from the signing on office at the startline tower. These are free to collect as soon as your run is complete. If in doubt at any point, simply look to the marshals for direction. Please do not smoke or use mobile phones when on the track.

Edited September 6, 201213 yr by MarkDerby

i do have motorcycle helmet :) the other thing why would the passenger need a driving license ? :)

Club Stand Pass's have arrived i will be at the entrence of santa pod around 7:30ish to hand out the pass's

if you think you may be Late Please contact me so i can post the pass's out to you

 

If there is any other info needed please Post here or pm me

 

thanks

Mark

i do have motorcycle helmet :) the other thing why would the passenger need a driving license ? :)

 

 

your helmet is fine ... as regarding passnenger Not sure its all ways been like that and even when i have taken a passanger he had to show it

think its to stop kids or immiture adults making a Mock on the track ?

anybody going there Saturday ?

not to i know off ... not been asked at all

I always thought 110mph + helmets are needed Mark.My mate went down the strip in his W8 passat and was asking to borrow a helmet he only reached 80 something lol.

Possibly

depends on what I do at York the weekend before.

hi

 

maybe am in !!!!!!!!! let you guys know by wed!! ok

i don know if am off .

thanks

save me a stand pass I should be there

was thinking of bringing the boys along to watch, how much is entry fee for spectators?

its £15 Per adult ... under 13's free

Thanks :)

was thinking of bringing the boys along to watch, how much is entry fee for spectators?

 

Depending on their ages/interests etc a Show day at Santa Pod can be a good day out.

Action on the strip is in the main boring. Lots of us doing RWYb. The supposed "Pro-jap cars are a small group and not many provide any real spectacle.(less than 10 normally)

HOWEVER if you and or them havent seen the Santa pod Jet car do a 6 sec run then that alone is worth making an effort to see once..

There are some other bits n pieces going on too that might entertain them for a little while. Stunt drivers. Monster Trucks jumping/crushing other cars..

Word of advice... ARRIVE EARLY.... GO EARLY.

Traffic queues in and out can be a bit of a nightmare on a busy day.

Come on Guys and Girls Not much time left for one of the Best Japvshows around ... All happening at Santa Pod on the 30th September

 

List Update

 

 

1. Vodkashots

2. Andy isherwood

3. Artztogo

4. MarkDerby

5. KJZ32

6. Ceejay

7. ShelZX

8. tomomontana

9. Slick Pete.

10. rustysills

11. NicciZ

12. rolandas

13. Mikey Bean

14. Jimmy .. Friend GTR R35

Add me on please mark

Come on Guys and Girls Not much time left for one of the Best Japvshows around ... All happening at Santa Pod on the 30th September

 

List Update

 

 

1. Vodkashots

2. Andy isherwood

3. Artztogo

4. MarkDerby

5. KJZ32

6. Ceejay

7. ShelZX

8. tomomontana

9. Slick Pete.

10. rustysills

11. NicciZ

12. rolandas

13. Mikey Bean

14. Jimmy .. Friend GTR R35

15. Cyberbean

16. Kool Kar Kleaning ( Facebook )

Edited September 10, 201213 yr by MarkDerby

well if we are booking advanced tickets, we need 9 confirmed with cash in before the 21st of September, weekend ticket (Saturday to Sunday) is £20 advanced ticket (as long as its a jap car you are turning up in, other wise the price goes up). with £2 per ticket and £3 for the block booking. (well thats if ive read that correctly on their website)

 

sod it, copy and pasted lol

 

http://www.eticketing.co.uk/santapodraceway.

•Advance ticket orders are subject to a booking fee of £2 per ticket and postage fee of £3 per order (no postage fee on "print at home tickets").

•Maximum single online order of 9 admission tickets for all specialist car events. To bulk book tickets for car clubs or groups you will need to phone the Box Office to place your order.

•Advanced ticket prices end on the Friday a week before the event weekend at 5pm. After this time only "print at home tickets" will be available at standard rate.

•All tickets are non-refundable.

•Ticket prices are per person.

•* Three FREE kids per paying Adult, photo ID is required if kids look older than they are.

•Day admission is 8am-6pm, day tickets will be sold on the gate until 4pm.

•Camping is included with multi-day tickets.

•Parking is free.

 

sounds like a plan to get advanced tickets, or at least 9 so we get in cheaper.

Vody ... i have the stand pass and its booked ... all tickets are going to be paid at the gate due to not saving anything by prebooking ... like the last few times

and thats a Weekend booking Price not just sunday

 

Sunday - JapShow (In a Jap car) gate £15 advanced £12 Sun 8am rwyb £25 unlimited

 

Mark

Edited September 10, 201213 yr by MarkDerby

im buying mine on the gate ... if it does rain on Saturday i`ll come Sunday only :)

I'm hoping to make it, but it will depend how i feel on the day, how bad work was on saturday, and if i even wake up. Will there be enough stand passes if i do?

yeah got plenty ... they sent me 30 stand pass;s

 

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Come on Guys and Girls Not much time left for one of the Best Japvshows around ... All happening at Santa Pod on the 30th September

 

List Update

 

 

1. Vodkashots

2. Andy isherwood

3. Artztogo

4. MarkDerby

5. KJZ32

6. Ceejay

7. ShelZX

8. tomomontana

9. Slick Pete.

10. rustysills

11. NicciZ

12. rolandas

13. Mikey Bean

14. Jimmy .. Friend GTR R35

15. Cyberbean

16. Kool Kar Kleaning ( Facebook )

17. ianl

ill need one posted out early then, as im going sat night.

pm me your addy again then ..