Track Day @ Chennai on 4th & 5th Feb 2006- now with report out and pics

Joz · 15th February 2006, 10:29

2L8, The track is in the custody of MMST (Madras Motor Sports Trust) and the track days are organised by members of the MMST. And I think its legal too, with all the rules and regulations followed.

BikerSG · 15th February 2006, 10:48

the track is owned and managed by MMST. But the MMST doesnt run any events. It only looks after the facilities and the infrastructure at the track.

The track day was organised by the MMSC.

when u ask if it is legal, what do u mean?

v1p3r · 15th February 2006, 12:15

Nope, sorry, the red Zen is running an original Jap 8v 1300 head and a 1300 block. SOHC.

Sideways · 15th February 2006, 14:48

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Originally Posted by Mpower

The orange Zen looks really good from the back. Anybody know what mods it was running.......and what that cylinder next to it....is it Nitrogen for the tires?

Engine question has been answered, yup the cylinder is nitrogen for the tyres.

ajmat · 15th February 2006, 14:48

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Originally Posted by 2L8uLoose

hey guys.. cool pix.. any idea whose organising this track day and is it "LEGAL"?

Much more safer than any road in India

sAP · 15th February 2006, 17:04

Thanks for the pics, Ajmat. Especially enjoyed the captions

Waiting for more!

sAP

Joz · 15th February 2006, 17:16

Sideways / Biker, is there an aerial short of the track. Was looking for a the layout of the track: Short & Long loop.

Thanks.
Joz

Sideways · 15th February 2006, 18:51

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Originally Posted by Joz

Sideways / Biker, is there an aerial short of the track. Was looking for a the layout of the track: Short & Long loop.

Thanks.
Joz

not very sure, but will come back to you on that

Mpower · 15th February 2006, 20:32

The track is indeed very safe with plenty of run-off, but I gotta mention those kerbs look very treacherous. They have
big sharp edge bumps on the kerbs. Dunno which madman designed those.

Can you imagine going over one of those into the grass in something like a Rotax kart at high speed. Will definitely rip the underside of the kart and probably that of the driver too.

mclaren1885 · 15th February 2006, 21:33

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Originally Posted by Mpower

The track is indeed very safe with plenty of run-off, but I gotta mention those kerbs look very treacherous. They have
big sharp edge bumps on the kerbs. Dunno which madman designed those.

Can you imagine going over one of those into the grass in something like a Rotax kart at high speed. Will definitely rip the underside of the kart and probably that of the driver too.

Yes i completely buy that point .. Who ever designed them didnt do a good job .. That was my only concern about the track.. Those who have been up and over them onto the grass in a FISSME or a rotax would know .. Been there done that

.. For those of u who want to know how it feels " IT HURTS" ..

Mpower · 15th February 2006, 23:19

Not to mention those poor motorcycle riders who have nothing around them to protect them.

The only other place I've seen such horrible kerbs is at Monza where the track officials have been trying to decades to prevent drivers from riding the kerbs around the chicane. But the only way to get a good laptime in Monza is to ride them no matter what. You can see see F1 cars bouncing like rallycars in the slow-mo shots. No purpose served here.

PJSPEED · 16th February 2006, 12:03

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Originally Posted by Mpower

but I gotta mention those kerbs look very treacherous. They have
big sharp edge bumps on the kerbs. Dunno which madman designed those.

Ya Keith Blatz also told me the same......Dont try late braking

But thats not a big deal it can be fixed .......

PJ

Mpower · 18th February 2006, 22:56

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Originally Posted by mclaren1885

Also can anyone post the pic of the MMS track layout .. Googled but couldnt find any ..

Here is the pic. The gray line makes the short loop. Hopefully these trackdays are providing enough money to MMST to patchup and open the full loop. Its fast and furious over there. Try finding the perfect line through C8-C9.

mclaren1885 · 18th February 2006, 23:02

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Originally Posted by Mpower

Here is the pic. The gray line makes the short loop. Hopefully these trackdays are providing enough money to MMST to patchup and open the full loop. Its fast and furious over there. Try finding the perfect line through C8-C9.

Thanks mpower .. Farhan and sawan bring on the long loop pls .. Looks very tempting

.. Atleast for one session a day yaar ..

BikerSG · 20th February 2006, 10:14

we have been thinking about using the full track, but the problem is not with the track surface itself.

its the safety issues.

We will have to post too many marshalls around the track and give more time between sessions to arrange recovery. This means lesser track time for everybody.

Thats why we thought of sticking to the short loop. This way u guys can learn the track quicker.

15th February 2006, 10:29	#196
Joz BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dubai Posts: 247 Thanked: 2 Times	2L8, The track is in the custody of MMST (Madras Motor Sports Trust) and the track days are organised by members of the MMST. And I think its legal too, with all the rules and regulations followed.
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BikerSG BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chennai, INDIA Posts: 378 Thanked: 15 Times	the track is owned and managed by MMST. But the MMST doesnt run any events. It only looks after the facilities and the infrastructure at the track. The track day was organised by the MMSC. when u ask if it is legal, what do u mean?
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15th February 2006, 12:15	#198
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	Nope, sorry, the red Zen is running an original Jap 8v 1300 head and a 1300 block. SOHC.
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15th February 2006, 17:04	#201
sAP BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: 10000 Lakes Posts: 283 Thanked: 55 Times View My Garage	Thanks for the pics, Ajmat. Especially enjoyed the captions Waiting for more! sAP Last edited by sAP : 15th February 2006 at 17:06.
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15th February 2006, 17:16	#202
Joz BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dubai Posts: 247 Thanked: 2 Times	Sideways / Biker, is there an aerial short of the track. Was looking for a the layout of the track: Short & Long loop. Thanks. Joz
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15th February 2006, 20:32	#204
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,730 Times View My Garage	The track is indeed very safe with plenty of run-off, but I gotta mention those kerbs look very treacherous. They have big sharp edge bumps on the kerbs. Dunno which madman designed those. Can you imagine going over one of those into the grass in something like a Rotax kart at high speed. Will definitely rip the underside of the kart and probably that of the driver too.
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15th February 2006, 23:19	#206
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,730 Times View My Garage	Not to mention those poor motorcycle riders who have nothing around them to protect them. The only other place I've seen such horrible kerbs is at Monza where the track officials have been trying to decades to prevent drivers from riding the kerbs around the chicane. But the only way to get a good laptime in Monza is to ride them no matter what. You can see see F1 cars bouncing like rallycars in the slow-mo shots. No purpose served here.
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20th February 2006, 10:14	#210
BikerSG BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chennai, INDIA Posts: 378 Thanked: 15 Times	we have been thinking about using the full track, but the problem is not with the track surface itself. its the safety issues. We will have to post too many marshalls around the track and give more time between sessions to arrange recovery. This means lesser track time for everybody. Thats why we thought of sticking to the short loop. This way u guys can learn the track quicker.
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