Ever wondered what that big strip of tarmac running right through the middle of Santa Pod is? Well that’s the racetrack, and at Marangoini USC it’s open for YOU to use it! Run What Ya Brung (RWYB) is a safe and legal place to test your car to the limit. Getting a good time is about transferring as much power from your engine to the track as possible, and getting your gearshifts correct is critical.

Don’t worry if you have a small or slow car: it’s great fun whatever you drive, and there is always someone slower than you! Remember also that the more powerful the car you are driving, the more difficult it is to get it right

The RWYB is split into classes so you can see how similar cars compare to your own, and there is a trophy for the best in class. Remember to keep an eye on the leader board in the signing on office, especially if you think you stand a chance of winning.

Track opening times are subject to weather and track conditions.

Provisional 2008 RWYB Classes:

Class A - FWD All Motor (no turbo/nitrous etc)
Class B - FWD 1 Power Adder (e.g. turbo or nitrous)
Class C - FWD 2 Power Adders (e.g. turbo & nitrous)
Class D - RWD/4WD All Motor (no turbo/nitrous etc)
Class E - RWD /4WD 1 Power Adder (e.g. turbo or nitrous)
Class F - RWD/4WD 2 Power Adders (e.g. turbo & nitrous)
Class X - Non Road Legal (including cars running on slick tyres and/or exotic fuel)

Definitions:

ALL MOTOR = Cars that do NOT use a turbo charger, nitrous oxide injection or a supercharger.

POWER ADDER = A turbo charger, supercharger or nitrous oxide system counts as a power adder. Twin turbo cars count as having only ONE power adder. Intercooler spray bars and water injectors do not count as power adders.

NON ROAD LEGAL = Would it pass an MOT right now on those tyres and that fuel? If not, it’s not road legal.

Track Rules:

• A full valid recognised driving licence is required to sign-on.
• Seat belt is mandatory for your own safety
• Helmets required for open top cars and vehicles doing 110 mph or more at the finish line. Arm straps may be required in open-top cars.

Signing on Procedure:

Remember your driving licence and cash for signing on.

1. Walk over to the signing on office at the base of the tower.
2. Present your driving licence and signing on fee to the staff in the signing on office.
3. Collect your wristband, vehicle movement pass, and your race number window sticker.
4. You may now move your vehicle over to the fire-up lane to join the back of the RWYB queue.
5. You will need to clearly display your race number sticker on your rear windscreen - without this you won't be eligible for any race category.
6. You can keep an eye on your race class performance by checking the updated information board near the signing-on office. All winners must report to the start line for the prizegiving at 5pm Sunday.

On Track Procedure:

If you haven't done RWYB before, here's what you have to do:

1. Attempt a burnout in the water patch under the tower when the start line is clear of the previous pairing. How you do this will depend on whether your car is front or rear wheel drive. This will help warm and clean your tyres. Don't attempt to burn out in 4WD cars unless you know what you are doing. something will break!
2. Roll up to the start line slowly when the starter beckons you forward. Try and stay roughly level with your opponent.
3. As your front wheels reach the start line, a pair of orange bulbs will light on your side of the starting "tree" This means you are "pre-staged" and you are just inches away from being in the right position.
4. Roll forward a fraction more, and another pair of orange bulbs will light below the first pair. This means that you are in the right starting position.
5. When both you and your opponent have all staging lights lit, you are ready to go, so lift you engine revs, and get ready to drop the clutch.the starting tree lights will flash orange and then immediately green. Now is the time to GO! GO! GO!
6. Don't worry if you mess it up- the starting official will help you do the right thing. keep an eye on him for direction.
7. You can collect your timing slip from the signing on office. There is no charge for collecting your print-outs.
8. Once you have completed your runs, please return to your campsite or parking spot.

Car Preparation & Safety:

• Check tyre pressures and tyre condition
• Check oil level
• Check coolant level
• Check brakes are working properly
• Warm engine up to the "normal" temperature, usually 70-100 degrees C.
• Check exhaust for smoke:
  • White smoke is steam, and indicates a cold engine, but no problems
  • Blue smoke is burning oil and indicates engine problems
  • Black smoke is carbon soot, and indicates the engine is running rich. Adjust carbs and clean air filter.