2012 Kirkistown Ford Fiesta Zetec Cup

[Amos]

Ive spoke to Roy about this, and I'm very keen to do it will two other friends...!

Roy is going to hold a meeting within the next couple of weeks, too get final numbers etc....

If anyone needs any info, phone Roy on the above number... He is a very nice and knowable chap....!

You won't find a better way to get your foot in the door, of motorsport at Kirkistown....!!!!

 

[IL]

Honestly, for a class like this, my humble opinion is that £160 entry fee is too dear. I don't mean to slate, I really don't. Just my opinion. Best of luck chaps.

Totally agree, i think its too much for any class, but the end of the day an entry for a race at mondello is 300euro and for rounds in england you are looking at £350ish so its actually pretty cheap!

 

[IL]

If anyone needs any info, phone Roy on the above number... He is a very nice and knowable chap....!

You won't find a better way to get your foot in the door, of motorsport at Kirkistown....!!!!

2nd this, roy is very approachable i spoke with him at nutts corner in May time, cheapest proper MSA Approved racing series around.. Proper rules, proper license & proper safety.

 

[SideWaysWayne]

Totally agree, i think its too much for any class, but the end of the day an entry for a race at mondello is 300euro and for rounds in england you are looking at £350ish so its actually pretty cheap!

I didn't come on here to hijack this thread, i really didn't, but you should really check this out... http://www.sideways-racing.com/

Entry fee just £50

 

[hilltop racing]

Not sure on the fee, but it may be qualifying and one race unlike the NISevens. I will see what I can find out. Not sure what is happening with the Civics or the MX-5's? As far as I know they will not be appearing as a race class in 2012 at Kirkistown. No proposal was put in writing to the 500MRCI for discussion at the AGM. I could be wrong however....

 

[IL]

Not sure on the fee, but it may be qualifying and one race unlike the NISevens. I will see what I can find out. Not sure what is happening with the Civics or the MX-5's? As far as I know they will not be appearing as a race class in 2012 at Kirkistown. No proposal was put in writing to the 500MRCI for discussion at the AGM. I could be wrong however....

Oh really, after hearing about the civics i had presumed they had secured a place, sounds like Roy has everything well covered! well done!

 

[IL]

Not sure on the fee, but it may be qualifying and one race unlike the NISevens. I will see what I can find out. Not sure what is happening with the Civics or the MX-5's? As far as I know they will not be appearing as a race class in 2012 at Kirkistown. No proposal was put in writing to the 500MRCI for discussion at the AGM. I could be wrong however....

Oh really, after hearing about the civics i had presumed they had secured a place, sounds like Roy has everything well covered! well done!

 

[Armo]

No the place is secured, the 500 club have the regs for the Civic cup the only thing to be finalised is that if there are more than 10 cars or not to determine are they sharing the track with the saloons or their own grid for the start of the year......

 

[hilltop racing]

No the place is secured, the 500 club have the regs for the Civic cup the only thing to be finalised is that if there are more than 10 cars or not to determine are they sharing the track with the saloons or their own grid for the start of the year......

Good to hear.. Will be good to see a variety of tin tops racing at Kirky again. Was there somebody planning a MX-5 class too??

 

[IL]

No the place is secured, the 500 club have the regs for the Civic cup the only thing to be finalised is that if there are more than 10 cars or not to determine are they sharing the track with the saloons or their own grid for the start of the year......

Armo we have 20+ registered running and regularly 13+ on the grid on a race day, unfortunately we still have to run a split grid with Roadsports A

 

[Arnold177]

Yaaaaaaas!!! I've been waiting on this for years, raced the fiestas for 3 seasons back in the Billy Finnigan days and loved every minute of it.... Anyone pondering whether to do it let me tell u this is great craic for little penny.... IM IN!! Can whoevers organising PM me some details CHARS!

 

[David_177]

Is there an age limit ?im 17 next month

Ive a mark 4 fiesta but it's been set up a few years
No mot obv and it's a body kit fitted

Would this be ok?

And is exhaust allowed to be changed and is manifold to be standard

 

[pwrmotorsport]

Further to a lot of queries from customers, I can now confirm that The Motor Gym are happy to take on preparation of Fiestas for this series. Specification can be tailored to suit your budget so give us a call on (028) 9145 3310 to discuss!

 

[IL]

Is there an age limit ?im 17 next month

Ive a mark 4 fiesta but it's been set up a few years
No mot obv and it's a body kit fitted

Would this be ok?

And is exhaust allowed to be changed and is manifold to be standard

Unlikely you could run the bumpers, they may be seen at light weight..

Yes you can race at 16 & you dont need a drivers license

 

[Graham]

Saw some regs for this tonight and as a marshal i would be worried about some of the safety aspects of the series.

 

[MiniMad]

Saw some regs for this tonight and as a marshal i would be worried about some of the safety aspects of the series.

whys that graham?

 

[Graham]

If its truthat standard seats will be allowed with harnesses then it's bloody crazy?

Also was told cars could be built for 1500 quid? You'd spend over this on relevent safety gear alone never mind the car and labour...

Just my 2c so far on what I see and hear.

 

[IL]

If its truthat standard seats will be allowed with harnesses then it's bloody crazy?

Also was told cars could be built for 1500 quid? You'd spend over this on relevent safety gear alone never mind the car and labour...

Just my 2c so far on what I see and hear.

Certainly an MSA approved in date seat should be used and properly mounted. I'd hate to be strapped to a standard seat, next to no feel through your arse!

 

[MiniMad]

If its truthat standard seats will be allowed with harnesses then it's bloody crazy?
Also was told cars could be built for 1500 quid? You'd spend over this on relevent safety gear alone never mind the car and labour...
Just my 2c so far on what I see and hear.

Agreed on the standard seat thing but as for car costs, i could see mine finished for £1400 but i'll not know for definite until i've finished. What hasnt been really explained is the cost of the suit, liciense, helmet, race entry etc but hopefully thats what the meeting at the start of Febuary will clear up for people.

 

[Graham]

For good up to date second hand safety equipment there is easily over £2k alone

 

[pwrmotorsport]

For example (only basic gear listed)

Snell 2005 rated helmet http://www.gprdirect.com/helmets/race-helmets/rz-helmet-860-full-face.html £168 + P&P
Belts http://www.gprdirect.com/hardware/harnesses/schroth-clubman-6-point-harness.html £165 + P&P
Suit http://www.gprdirect.com/racewear/race-suits/omp-first-2-race-suit.html £320 + P&P
Gloves http://www.gprdirect.com/racewear/race-gloves/omp-speed-2-glove.html £50 + P&P
Boots http://www.gprdirect.com/racewear/race-boots/sparco-slalom-race-boot-35.html £111 + P&P
Extinguisher http://www.gprdirect.com/hardware/fire-extinguishers/fev-hand-held-fire-extinguisher.html £60 + P&P
Rollcage http://www.balancemotorsport.co.uk/products.asp?recnumber=101400 £500 + P&P + fitting

Total £1375 + P&P, excl race seat, cut off switch, perspex windows, steering wheel & boss, tyres, lowering springs, etc.

 

[pwrmotorsport]

Certainly an MSA approved in date seat should be used and properly mounted. I'd hate to be strapped to a standard seat, next to no feel through your arse!

Never mind the fact that it would break its back (and then possibly yours!) in the event of a shunt due to the force exerted through the harnesses...

 

[SAMD]

Dont be so positive guys!!!!!!!! Dont forget the cut springs that will unwrap themselves from the shock then shoot up through the floor, removing the head of the driver and then retain enough energy to do the same to the Marshall who comes to help, finally taking out all the other cars by rolling across the track causing them all to swerve into each other. lol lol lol

 

[PeteMoore]

Dont be so positive guys!!!!!!!! Dont forget the cut springs that will unwrap themselves from the shock then shoot up through the floor, removing the head of the driver and then retain enough energy to do the same to the Marshall who comes to help, finally taking out all the other cars by rolling across the track causing them all to swerve into each other. lol lol lol

The discussion is revolving around legitimate MSA regulated motorsport, not destruction derby at Nutts Corner.

That means rules, and rules unfortunately mean spending some £££ to abide by.

 

[mthompo]

Dont be so positive guys!!!!!!!! Dont forget the cut springs that will unwrap themselves from the shock then shoot up through the floor, removing the head of the driver and then retain enough energy to do the same to the Marshall who comes to help, finally taking out all the other cars by rolling across the track causing them all to swerve into each other. lol lol lol

tell me you dont still think that you will be able to run cut springs in this seris....