somerset electrothon
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somerset electrothon
As no one seems interested in the Mansfield electrothon I have been asked to take a MEV R2 to Somerset. Anyone have any details?
Hi Stuart the Somerset Electrathon is at the Haynes Motor Museum test track on the 28th June.
John Lilly is the contact
The location is Sparkford near Yeovil Somerset BA22 7LH
There's an article on it from last year's event on the main site here
http://www.batteryvehiclesociety.org.uk ... ess/?p=182
John Lilly is the contact
The location is Sparkford near Yeovil Somerset BA22 7LH
There's an article on it from last year's event on the main site here
http://www.batteryvehiclesociety.org.uk ... ess/?p=182
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BVS Electrathon at Sparkford, 2008
I enjoyed last year's event. I learned a lot from other people and their machines, and my enthusiasm was re-invigorated. I overloaded the motor in my home-made EAB the night before the event, but I went anyway, and was glad I did.
I am busy building a marginally less haphazard device for this year's event, (with a bigger motor, of course.....) and looking forward to trying it on the Haynes track. It is still just a home-made EAB, but maybe this year I'll have something of my own making to ride, and see how it performs.....
{...and if it works, I aim to complete the bigger TWEV next, so there!}
I have been wondering too, about timing, etc. for Somerset 08
I don't know who said this first, but "I don't like it - it's far too quiet"
I have two suggestions.
FIRSTLY - My guess at the likely order, as it's a one-day event this year "Early Doors", Practice sessions AM, Serious track-time PM, results ASAP
(that way the long-distance travellers still have a chance...)
SECONDLY - If we all post our intended entries, distances from home, estimated travelling-times, and any individual needs - ON HERE, ASAP, then any potential entrant not yet decided might be encouraged by knowing that others (hopefully plenty of others) are committed, AND the organisers might be able to fine - tune things to maximise enjoyment
Looking forward to hearing from everyone,
Ed. Gordon, in Plymouth, England
I am busy building a marginally less haphazard device for this year's event, (with a bigger motor, of course.....) and looking forward to trying it on the Haynes track. It is still just a home-made EAB, but maybe this year I'll have something of my own making to ride, and see how it performs.....
{...and if it works, I aim to complete the bigger TWEV next, so there!}
I have been wondering too, about timing, etc. for Somerset 08
I don't know who said this first, but "I don't like it - it's far too quiet"
I have two suggestions.
FIRSTLY - My guess at the likely order, as it's a one-day event this year "Early Doors", Practice sessions AM, Serious track-time PM, results ASAP
(that way the long-distance travellers still have a chance...)
SECONDLY - If we all post our intended entries, distances from home, estimated travelling-times, and any individual needs - ON HERE, ASAP, then any potential entrant not yet decided might be encouraged by knowing that others (hopefully plenty of others) are committed, AND the organisers might be able to fine - tune things to maximise enjoyment
Looking forward to hearing from everyone,
Ed. Gordon, in Plymouth, England
Somerset Electrathon 2008, it's definitely on.
John Lilly has just confirmed that the 2008 BVS Electrathon at Haynes test-track in Sparkford on June 28th, 2008 is definitely on.
All the best to all.
Ed. Gordon, Plymouth.
All the best to all.
Ed. Gordon, Plymouth.
PS from Ed. re BVS Electrathon, June 28th., 2008, Sparkford
The 2-wheel, 24v., "junkyard-dog" is coming along (nicely? appallingly, more like.....)
Anyway, to anyone having any doubts about turning up with something they built at home: mine's bound to be worse than yours, so don't worry, bring it along and enjoy it.
Remember - Bentley spent £!!,!!! on their greenpower electrathon racer, and still didn't win. School teams with enthusiasm, energy - of all kinds, ingenuity, and a tiny budget were the best examples, and the BVS entry, built from scrap with virtually no budget at all completed the race with honour, so there.............
See you in Somerset, Ed.
PPS
Just in case, forgive me for repeating, the BVS Electrathon takes place on the test-track in the grounds of Haynes Motor Museum in Sparkford village, Somerset, all day, Saturday June 28th., 2008
PPPS
(yes, they are the people who publish the famous Haynes Manuals)
Anyway, to anyone having any doubts about turning up with something they built at home: mine's bound to be worse than yours, so don't worry, bring it along and enjoy it.
Remember - Bentley spent £!!,!!! on their greenpower electrathon racer, and still didn't win. School teams with enthusiasm, energy - of all kinds, ingenuity, and a tiny budget were the best examples, and the BVS entry, built from scrap with virtually no budget at all completed the race with honour, so there.............
See you in Somerset, Ed.
PPS
Just in case, forgive me for repeating, the BVS Electrathon takes place on the test-track in the grounds of Haynes Motor Museum in Sparkford village, Somerset, all day, Saturday June 28th., 2008
PPPS
(yes, they are the people who publish the famous Haynes Manuals)
BVS SOMERSET ELECTRATHON 2008
Could we see a provisional list of entrants ?
All the best
Ed
All the best
Ed
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The LiFeBATT MEV R2 will be going for the lap record. And I might even bring along a Chopper?
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ChopperMan wrote:The LiFeBATT MEV R2 will be going for the lap record. And I might even bring along a Chopper?
Looks like the gauntlet is down for sure! Come along and see what you can do Remember this is not however just about speed last year Terry took honours in duration and efficiency. The entrant we all thought was going to go the fastest melted his motor on the final lap. It was all good fun and Paul did get given most generously another motor by a fellow member of the Society.
So we're looking forward to seeing all forms of EV take part it's good fun!
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