SIDC Track Day @ Donno.....ON A SATURDAY!!!
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Dave,
Cos you've never done that have you Carolyn...
Matt
P.S. Corner BTW
[Edited by mutant_matt - 11/5/2001 7:36:09 PM]
It's a bu66er when you forget to change back and post in the wrong name....
Matt
P.S. Corner BTW
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Hi peeps.
'Tis true.
We have managed to secure our favourite venue for one last time this year, and it's on Saturday November 3rd.
It will run in the usual open pitlane format and will cost just £100.
Tyres Northampton will be in attendance to supply you all with new winter rubber.
The event is open to SIDC members only, and you must have renewed.
You can pay online at the SIDC store
'Tis true.
We have managed to secure our favourite venue for one last time this year, and it's on Saturday November 3rd.
It will run in the usual open pitlane format and will cost just £100.
Tyres Northampton will be in attendance to supply you all with new winter rubber.
The event is open to SIDC members only, and you must have renewed.
You can pay online at the SIDC store
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Hi stef
I have just booked the track day but what i need to know is this;
1,what do i need to bring with me
2,i may need directions to get there
3,i will need tuition as i have never done this before and i only have had an impreza for 2 weeks
4,any help that anyone can give me will be warmly welcome
Kind regards
JIM
I have just booked the track day but what i need to know is this;
1,what do i need to bring with me
2,i may need directions to get there
3,i will need tuition as i have never done this before and i only have had an impreza for 2 weeks
4,any help that anyone can give me will be warmly welcome
Kind regards
JIM
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Chuckster, that's a really good post from you above. Covers all the bases and sets the friendly and welcoming tone of SIDC events very nicely.
Jim, we're all wary of our first track day but I can promise you, all the pre-event nerves will have been replaced by a huge
after half a lap.
When you get there, it'll seem like everyone's rushing around knowing exactly what they're doing, knowing eachother, and too busy to talk. Not true!
Just stick your nose in and say Hi. Stef, if you can get him to stand still long enough, will be a good person to tell you who's got spare passenger seats or who's a good pilot.
Quite a few people have their names on their cars. My silver saloon has Hoppy on the front number plate. You're welcome to passenger me/drive me any time.
Oh, and don't worry if it's wet. Hard to believe when you've spent all your driving life trying not to get the car sideways, but it really is a hoot.
Finally, SIDC are well known for having stern words with daft drivers so everyone can enjoy their day, at their own pace.
See you there.
Richard.
Jim, we're all wary of our first track day but I can promise you, all the pre-event nerves will have been replaced by a huge
after half a lap.When you get there, it'll seem like everyone's rushing around knowing exactly what they're doing, knowing eachother, and too busy to talk. Not true!
Just stick your nose in and say Hi. Stef, if you can get him to stand still long enough, will be a good person to tell you who's got spare passenger seats or who's a good pilot.
Quite a few people have their names on their cars. My silver saloon has Hoppy on the front number plate. You're welcome to passenger me/drive me any time.
Oh, and don't worry if it's wet. Hard to believe when you've spent all your driving life trying not to get the car sideways, but it really is a hoot.
Finally, SIDC are well known for having stern words with daft drivers so everyone can enjoy their day, at their own pace.
See you there.
Richard.
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Hi Jim, first day, you'll love it, no one looks after 'newbies' like the SIDC at their track events.
Getting to Donington couldn't be easier, get on the M1, go north, turn left at the Donington signs, it's only about 5 miles from the M1, probably an hour(?) from StAlbans.
You need to bring your driving liscence IIRC.
You will also need a helmet on track, Dono can probably supply but you should let Stef know beforehand if you'll need one. Wear some thin soled shoes or trainers so you can feel what's happening down there.
Clear ALL the junk out of the car. You don't want things flying around the cabin or the boot, and it's easier to leave em at home than in the paddock.
Make sure you check all the fluid levels, particularly oil, before you go out - bring some spare oil as you may burn some, and check it between outings. If you are unsure if your oil is still fresh, if it's already got a few thousand miles on it, you might want to change it before the day, and you really should change it after the day as you're gonna be generating some real heat
If you feel you are going to really push it I'd suggest also ordering some brake pads from Tyres Northampton, who can fit them for you during the day, this way you don't have to risk running out and having trouble getting home, you could even get some nice upgraded ones fitted first thing.
If you are concerned about the life of your tyres then put 45 psi of air in em, saves the shoulders. If you aren't as concerened then I'd say put in about 5psi more than you'd normally run.
There will be instructors available, usually on a 'first come first served' basis, and plenty of Dono 'vets' who'll volunteer to passenger with you to help point out the lines. Also the first session is always a 'ducks and drakes' where you go out in a line behind an instructor and he shows you the lines, pay attention here!
Use the cones, they'll explain them in the breifing and they really do help.
Have fun and listen at the drivers briefing, in the end just go at your own pace, if someones faster let them through, as they will let you past if the roles are reversed.
Waffle ends.
Cheers
Chuck
(Who won't be there
)
Getting to Donington couldn't be easier, get on the M1, go north, turn left at the Donington signs, it's only about 5 miles from the M1, probably an hour(?) from StAlbans.
You need to bring your driving liscence IIRC.
You will also need a helmet on track, Dono can probably supply but you should let Stef know beforehand if you'll need one. Wear some thin soled shoes or trainers so you can feel what's happening down there.
Clear ALL the junk out of the car. You don't want things flying around the cabin or the boot, and it's easier to leave em at home than in the paddock.
Make sure you check all the fluid levels, particularly oil, before you go out - bring some spare oil as you may burn some, and check it between outings. If you are unsure if your oil is still fresh, if it's already got a few thousand miles on it, you might want to change it before the day, and you really should change it after the day as you're gonna be generating some real heat
If you feel you are going to really push it I'd suggest also ordering some brake pads from Tyres Northampton, who can fit them for you during the day, this way you don't have to risk running out and having trouble getting home, you could even get some nice upgraded ones fitted first thing.
If you are concerned about the life of your tyres then put 45 psi of air in em, saves the shoulders. If you aren't as concerened then I'd say put in about 5psi more than you'd normally run.
There will be instructors available, usually on a 'first come first served' basis, and plenty of Dono 'vets' who'll volunteer to passenger with you to help point out the lines. Also the first session is always a 'ducks and drakes' where you go out in a line behind an instructor and he shows you the lines, pay attention here!
Use the cones, they'll explain them in the breifing and they really do help.
Have fun and listen at the drivers briefing, in the end just go at your own pace, if someones faster let them through, as they will let you past if the roles are reversed.
Waffle ends.
Cheers
Chuck
(Who won't be there
)
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Hoppy, I was going to post the same sort of comments about Chucks post but thought i might sound patronising. Still, it was a good post.
Anyway, are there any spaces left peeps, as I didn't think that "SHE" would let me go to both Donno and Brands. Thought wrong didn't I
Anyway, are there any spaces left peeps, as I didn't think that "SHE" would let me go to both Donno and Brands. Thought wrong didn't I
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Hi fellas
Thank you all so much for the information that you have given to me,it has been a great help,i have raced go-carts for several years but i have not done anything like this before,so i am nervous to say the least.
I look forward to seeing you all there,if anyone can give me instruction i would be very greatfull.
My car is a my99 cool grey wrx sti 4 door,lots of mods,17gold wheels.
Keep a look out and come and say hello.
Kind regards
JIM
Thank you all so much for the information that you have given to me,it has been a great help,i have raced go-carts for several years but i have not done anything like this before,so i am nervous to say the least.
I look forward to seeing you all there,if anyone can give me instruction i would be very greatfull.
My car is a my99 cool grey wrx sti 4 door,lots of mods,17gold wheels.
Keep a look out and come and say hello.
Kind regards
JIM
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Jimi, you've raced karts (that well known 'non-contact' sport 
) and are worried about a track day!!!
It'll be a breeze, m8. See you there.
Richard.
) and are worried about a track day!!!It'll be a breeze, m8. See you there.
Richard.
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Tim
Good information fella,thanks a lot and also thanks again to every one who has helped.
When do i get the details sent through about what time to get there for etc?
See you all there if i dont see any of you at the watford meet( check out souther meets)
Cheers
JIM
Good information fella,thanks a lot and also thanks again to every one who has helped.
When do i get the details sent through about what time to get there for etc?
See you all there if i dont see any of you at the watford meet( check out souther meets)
Cheers
JIM
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Jimi,
You will find Dono extremly great fun and always a great gang there.
The corners that are the hardest to grasp (IMHO) are the Craner curves. This is where bing time is gained or lost.
By the way Donno will be pretty hard on nearside tyres and Brake pads I would invest in a spare set of Pads or put a new set in and keep the old ones for just in case. Remember you drove it there and you'll need to drive it home
Tony
Ps I creamed a Set in 11/2 trackdays and drove home on handbrake could get fronts but no rears. rear pads a not so common !!!.
You will find Dono extremly great fun and always a great gang there.
The corners that are the hardest to grasp (IMHO) are the Craner curves. This is where bing time is gained or lost.
By the way Donno will be pretty hard on nearside tyres and Brake pads I would invest in a spare set of Pads or put a new set in and keep the old ones for just in case. Remember you drove it there and you'll need to drive it home
Tony
Ps I creamed a Set in 11/2 trackdays and drove home on handbrake
could get fronts but no rears. rear pads a not so common !!!.
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Stef:
Only a few places left now so book fast!
Stef.[/B]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Chap
Out of interest, for future reference, the SIDC online shop says 28 in stock as of a minute ago......does this mean there are a number sold by mail or whatever that aren't marked off in the shop?
The reason I ask is cos I looked the other day, saw there were 32 available, and thought there was no hurry to book (but did it anyway ) - if this is an unreliable theory i'd like to know!
Ta
Only a few places left now so book fast!
Stef.[/B]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Chap
Out of interest, for future reference, the SIDC online shop says 28 in stock as of a minute ago......does this mean there are a number sold by mail or whatever that aren't marked off in the shop?
The reason I ask is cos I looked the other day, saw there were 32 available, and thought there was no hurry to book (but did it anyway
) - if this is an unreliable theory i'd like to know! Ta
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Actually, John, being serious for a moment ( ) - just remembered I need to tell you something off BBS and i've deleted old mail with your email address in.
Can you mail me on david.standing@bmsgroup.com so I can contact you.
Cheers
) - just remembered I need to tell you something off BBS and i've deleted old mail with your email address in.Can you mail me on david.standing@bmsgroup.com so I can contact you.
Cheers
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Greg
Sorry mate, have not seen "your" version of the Track day Tips. I got them from a post some one made some time ago on this board and I e-mailed the person who I got them from so someone else has copied yours!! I do say at the top I have pick these up from various sources and do not say they are mine. The fact is they are great tips and if you are the originator of these tips may I use them on my web site?
I didn't intend to do a blatant copy of someone else's work and then take credit for it.
Tim
Sorry mate, have not seen "your" version of the Track day Tips. I got them from a post some one made some time ago on this board and I e-mailed the person who I got them from so someone else has copied yours!! I do say at the top I have pick these up from various sources and do not say they are mine. The fact is they are great tips and if you are the originator of these tips may I use them on my web site?
I didn't intend to do a blatant copy of someone else's work and then take credit for it.
Tim