Ray_li

Never done one but would love to.

Any ideas where to go for my first track day with low risk off ******* up and crashing my car?

Thanks

Ray

(I know all track days have a risk)

WR-one

bedford.....great track....little to hit apart from other cars!

Ray_li

tease.

tell me more Please

WR-one

if you haven't yet done a track day you MUST....it's a crying shame otherwise. I dont really understand why anyone would have an STI and not track it (at least once!). You can only get a small appreciation of what these cars can do on the road - the track allows you to go for it in relative safety. I will not spoil the experience for you by telling you how bl##dy good it is - just do it. Donnington is also a great track and fairly safe too - you can book direct for day or evening sessions on their website - isn't far from you (and me, as I'm from your neck of the woods also).

Ray_li

I have a standard UK classic not a STI.

Anyway Im looking at Oulton Park or Donnington what do you think?

WR-one

i'd go for donnington if it's your 1st and it's nearer to you. Maybe more expensive but not much in it. Run your tyres at higher pressures otherwise you'll knacker your sidewalls, make sure your front pads have life in them and go enjoy!

Ray_li

im all excited now

how am i gonna sleep now?

Thank you Mr WR-One. are you going to the Warwickshire meet tomorrow at 2pm?

Redkop

Still maintain Ray, Oulton Park with free tuition would be your best bet.

Ray_li

where's TRL V2 or that is it?

Redkop

On TRL V2

Ray_li

what does that mean?

is it some kind of religious mob?

furrydice79

hi guys n gals, im in london and was wondering if anyone knows of any good tracks(trackday) as close to west london as possible,,,

Ray_li

how about Brands Hatch?

http://www.brands-hatch.com/

Nezz10

Try an airfeild day, there is nothing to hit apart from grass! They are cheaper than track days but not as much fun.

www.motorsport-events.co.uk are the people I go with. At Hullavington they also rent out a Noble M12 GTO3 for £10 a lap, which is nice

SlowBoy

iTrader: (1)

Bedford is superb for 1st timers. Very well run, relaxed attitudes and loads of time out on track.

R.B

1st of all i would not go on a scooby event trackday for your 1st trackday.

The reason for this is that as much as you think you wont and hold back the adrenalin will take over and will lead to you getting into some racing with other scoobs which isnt a bad thing but could lead to you putting the car off or even an accident,its better that you get use to the car and the track 1st to get some experience with your car then you can have a play with other scoobs.

Dont let this put you off trackdays because ive done quite a few trackdays now and you can get alot more out of your car than you would get on the road and its licence friendly,most of the time we go to donnington park through trackzone with alot of different cars and very few scoobys but you will still be tempted to have a play,the difference is your not trying to beat one of your fellow competitors

The other thing is make sure you listen very clearly to the breifing before your day out this is very important,you might think your the worlds best driver but the one that dont listen to the briefing could cost alot of money.

Dont forget to check your oil + water and keep your eye on the tempretures.

Theres a good link on power engineering`s site here is the link.

http://www.powerengineering.co.uk/ac....htm#trackdays

IMHO

R.B

Ray_li

any offer to take me around donnington park whilst im doing my research?