Waterbeach, Cambs?

Dan_Q · 7 Feb 2008, 00:47 (Ref:2122942)

Hi All,

Does anybody have any experience of this circuit?

I have an event there next month, and its just occurred to me that I've no idea what to expect. Its only my second sprint so I'm still a touch on the nervous side

I've looked in the wiki and had a search on here, general internet searches and even a look for video's on youtube with no luck.

I will be the first to admit I'm an IT numbty though, so I've probarly missed something really obvious.

Any pointers or info would be great, cheers. I think it could be an airfield track by the way.

Bigbeemer · 8 Feb 2008, 09:45 (Ref:2123914)

I believe Waterbeach has been used for trackdays and some motorcycle sprints. My gues is that the sprint you are refering to is one of the Toyota series, which appears to be run on track-day lines i.e. non-MSA sanctioned events

Dan_Q · 12 Feb 2008, 02:59 (Ref:2126939)

It has, cheers for that.

It is a TSS sprint- does that mean I shouldn't really be posting in here? Sorry about that I'm new

Col_Rugby · 12 Feb 2008, 09:36 (Ref:2127048)

Just spoke to a relative who's based at the Waterbeach camp & he can't think of anywhere that would be suitable. There is an area in the camp grounds he thinks but the surface leaves a lot to be desired.

Dan_Q · 13 Feb 2008, 09:12 (Ref:2127740)

jolly pain in the backside- thanks for that.

I don't think I'll rush out for some shiny new track tyres before this one then

many thanks

Col_Rugby · 13 Feb 2008, 11:53 (Ref:2127834)

No probs Dan.
Can you come back & let me know where abouts it is in Waterbeach so I can tell relative. What it's like etc? It might not be on the camp but don't think there's a lot else in the place.
Have a good day, be safe & enjoy.

Col

Dan_Q · 18 Mar 2008, 05:57 (Ref:2155328)

Hi Col,

The sprint was situated on the airfield approaching the access road, first left off the A10 on denny lane.

Its hard to say exactly where it was after going on site as i even struggled to find my way out after the event

The organisers mapped out a cone gate / coned track type mile long sprint track, which was much better than expected. i really enjoyed it, had a good, safe day

As for the surface I think the cones took you away from the very bad bits, but even so there were a couple of rutts and mudbaths (partially the bad weathers fault) to make it interesting! All the competitors cars looked like we'd been rallying rather than sprinting afterwards

rescue dude · 18 Mar 2008, 11:41 (Ref:2155520)

Sounds like a good day had by all.

Col_Rugby · 21 Mar 2008, 20:35 (Ref:2158484)

Glad you enjoyed it Dan. Spoke to my nephew & he was on camp that day & he wondered what was going on as he could he the engines.
I've only been on the camp once & can fully understand how you got directionaly confused. lol.
Col