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	Isn't there a place out Windsor way that provides these
	sort of facilities?

	-John

The place you're thinking of is in Crouch Lane, Winkfield, I believe

 It may be fun, but do you really call this Karting ?????




		 Alan
		~~~~~~

	There is, apparently, a place near Bracknell, which you can do 40 laps,
	and isn't serious racing. We'll probably give it a go in a couple of 
	weeks.

	Heather
	

Heather et al,

At least two people in DEC are organising DEC group visits to this place.

I won't post their names here without their permission, but if anyone's
interested contact me and I'll pass on the info...

Scott

    So did anyone-else potter over to the Flowing Spring in Sonning Eye and
    indulge in some wanton cross country karting?  Imagine the scenario,
    fine day, fine beer, prize for the fastest time and the course bounded
    on two sides by the steam that gives the pub its name.

    The question is why was it mainly the lager drinkers who ended up with
    an unexpected swim?

    Incidently, the chaps who run this little show are cheaper than
    Winkfield Row and because their stuff is either cross-country or road
    they can organise a locale to suit.  I even have their number here
    somewhere if anyone is vaguely interested.

    J.W.  Where was the note to tell us it was on ????   :-)
    
    I passed it Sunday afternoon and wondered what it was all about - I'd
    love to have had a go.
    
    Did you try it? - tell us more.
    
    Have you any information about any more of these events ?
    
    Tony O.

    
    Does anyone have any information about Karting clubs? By this I mean
    the proper Karting that todays great fromula 1 drivers started off in.
    I'm looking preferably in the Reading area.
    
    
    	Cheers
    		Andy..

    re -.1
    
    I don't have any details here, but I could look them up for you
    tonight.
    
    Shaun.

    I think the nearest would be at Blackbush but I don't have peoples
    names here. You could try ringing the RACMSA. I do have a number for
    them 0753-681736. They must have the details.
    
    Garry
    

    I suggest buying Karting Magazine (if you can get), getting hold of the
    RAC Blue Book or ringing up the RAC MSA. All will have names of clubs.
    
    However, IMHO, I would avoid Blackbushe (a bit third world). I'd try
    Shennington (mansells old track) near Banbury, Kimbolton in
    Cambridgeshire or Rye House in Hoddesdon (they have a shop on the
    circuit, but they tend to see you coming, especially "new boys").
    
    Oh yes, Rye house is open for practise except on race days - other
    aren't.
    
    However what you really need is the services of a good dealer. One that
    really knows what he's about and still has time to look after novices
    aswell as run National teams. I have some names, but it's some years
    since I was Karting (gave up 3 years ago - money/family etc) and they
    may not still be the bast bet. I think Simon Wright is still going. He
    got me my first wins.
    
    Rupert
    

    
    RE.9.10.11
    
    	Thanks chaps I had no idea about where to start looking.
    
    I shall have a look for Karting magazine,but i've never seen it in any
    newsagents to date.(maybe I haven't been looking hard enough)
    
    	A great help!
    
    	Andy..

    
    Karting is in all local (ie Reading) WH Smith's. Available to order
    from anywhere.
    
    Colin
    
    

    Re:- Rye House....
    
    
    Great track, but as a club it is Mega competitive, snobish even. Also
    be warned about open practice at Rye. I think its the only track that
    is open 7 days a week, with the exception of race days and bank
    holidays. The upshot of that is that it can be a bit hectic and not all
    the people on the track are regualar racers, plus the added bonus that 
    sometimes they have pleasure karts out. 
    
    Don't bother with KART and SUPERKART, its published by ZIP , it is
    mostly about gearbox karts. Kart Magazine is by far the best.
    
    Garry

    Clay Pidgeon is also open every day.  Its been quite a while since I've
    been there (Aug 1991) but at the time it was 12 pounds per Kart to
    practice for the whole afternoon, regardless of how many drivers were
    there (seemed sensible as only 1 could be out on the track at a time !).
    
    Shaun.

     Sounds a damed site better than Rye. Do they have Marshalls????
     Rye house have none, Medical facilities are provided by those at the
    track, first aid box etc. Finally if bad enough, phone for an ambulance. 
    
    

>>     Sounds a damed site better than Rye. Do they have Marshalls????
    
    No.  But then again, I can't recall ever seen any at Chasewater or
    Birmingham Wheels during pratice days either.  The track at Clay
    Pidgeon was very impressive.  I thought I had driven my Kart fast
    untill I went there !  I was also very lucky that at one of our
    excursions there a guy turned up who had held the 100cc track record a
    few years ago, and he helped us set up my Kart as best as we could.  Of
    the three visits I made there, he was the only other person I saw on
    the track (it is a little out the way though).
    
    Shaun.
    

    
    Thats the difference. Rye strikes me as a hostile environment. I have
    never seen anyone offer that kind of help. The only people I ever spoke
    to over there were either friends or people at the same level as me.

    The atmosphere at Chasewater has always been tromendous, everybody
    helps everyone else (good for a complete incompetent like me ;^).  If
    only the track was more demanding, it could be very popular.
    
    Shaun.

    My experience of Rye is a little dated, however it doesn't seemed to
    have changed. Take 'em off or be taken off! For that reason, plus the
    general air of unnecessary agression, I chose not to race their. I also
    found that the track was difficult to learn on. It favoured the
    experienced driver. When I went to more "power" orientated track I
    found the differential reduced, my confidence returned and my driving
    improved.
    
    Clay Pigeon is fast! Rather prone to bad weather though - due to it's
    location. A fun track with a strong local contingent.
    
    I'd suggest using either as practise tracks - simply out of convenience
    - but do your racing initially on something more foregiving, in terms
    of track and competitor.
    
    No knowledge of Chasewater, but from what Shaun says it sounds ideal to
    get started on. Karting is an intensely agressive and skillful sport
    (thats why only Kart drivers really can make it in Formula 1), but
    don't make harder for yourself than you need to when you first start.
    
    Rupert

There is an indoor track in Woodley just of the "Just Tiles" Roundabout, Headley Road West.

I dont know anything about it, apart from its location as I drive past it often.

Regards

    re Clay Pigeon
    
    If you need any info regards location and cost etc I can find out if
    you want (unless you find other sources) as I live about 15 minutes
    drive from the circuit. I had a go around the circuit once and
    crashed!! Still I'd like to have another go one day.
    
    Cheers
    
    Andy.

>>    drive from the circuit. I had a go around the circuit once and
>>    crashed!! Still I'd like to have another go one day.
    
    So thats what happened to the TVR :^)
    
    Shaun.