Amswalker

I don't really know where else to ask and I'm pretty sure I've seen my other half on here reading some bits so I thought I'd give it a go.

It's his birthday and I would llike to arrange a track day for him but I have no idea of which track is best? I have googled a few things and think I'm looking at about £200? Is this correct? I think that was for Silverstone.

He has a Impreza WRX I think if that's of any use?

Any help/advise would be muchly appreciated.

Thanks

Amy X

RICHARD J

iTrader: (4)

Look at Javelin track days, lots of options on there. Price wise they vary massively depending on venue & wether you want weekend or midweek.

Doobs Scoob

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Make sure you check the DB limits on the track. Last thing you want is for him to turn up and not be allowed on cos his car is too loud!

Amswalker

Thank you. Are some tracks better than others?

Amswalker

How would I find out what it is? It was super loud, but he recently changed it. :-/

Springs

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In the southern area's

you have Silvertone, Brands Hatch and Bedford Aerodrome.

Bedford has a lot of run off's so might be better if he hasn't been on track much.

Check out http://www.clubmsv.co.uk/ for trackdays at the major locations.

Doobs Scoob

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The track will be able to tell you their limits..
His car.. I guess you would have to put a DB tester to it.

BrownPantsRacing

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Do you want him to drive his own car or a selection of other high performance cars? As the guy above says, if he uses his own then you will have to ensure his exhaust is quiet enough to meet the specific track limits. Also if he uses his own he will wear his tyres out, brakes out etc etc.

I have done plenty like the Ferrari day at Silverstone where you get to drive a proton (lotus tuned car), lotus elise, then Ferrari. Great day out. Also done the rally day there which is awesome fun!

Bought an experience at another track for my wife to drive an RS4, Porsche 911, Scooby sti, and few other cars. Was not quite as good for the experience as it was only driving round set cones and not a full track.

(However this event lead us to buy our Scooby)!!! Haha

Good luck!

Amswalker

I want it to be a surprise and there is no way I'd be able to get it checked without his say so...

Could I not just book one with the highest DB limit just to be safe?

Amswalker

He has mentioned quite a few times that he'd like to take his own car. X

Doobs Scoob

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As above, brakes, tyres, possibly clutch, full service will need to be done after a track session so bear that in mind.

Silverstone i think is 105db which I would think he would be under depending on the exhaust system he has.

Amswalker

He's just had a whole service done about a month ago. Would it need to be done straight after? I'm looking to book it for next month. Sorry for all the questions.

Doobs Scoob

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Depends how hard he drives - worth changing the oil after (only £60 max if he does it himself)

http://www.lyddenhill.co.uk/track-days.html - 105DB

BrownPantsRacing

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He will wear a whole set of tyres out at the track day I suspect plus a set of brake pads & possibly discs, possibly worst case the clutch too so money will need to be spent on the car after the event to get it back on the road.

They are not cheap if you calculate the cost on the car unfortunately.

BrownPantsRacing

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Also there is a small chance that he will come off the track and damage (worst case write off) the car. His current road insurance won’t cover this. You can get a separate policy to cover this.

Also, if he damages the car you may need to pay additional for a transporter to get the car home as AA & RAC wont transport cars that have been damaged on a track.

Sorry, I’m not intending to be negative, just stating things worth bearing in mind.

It is a great thing to do, he will love it!!!!

Amswalker

Hmmm... I think I'll have to tell him. I don't want him to feel obligated to do it because I've booked it and him worry about his car.

classicgc8

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http://www.apextrackdays.co.uk/

Doobs Scoob

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Think this would be sensible..

Track insurance is well worth it as well.

BrownPantsRacing

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That’s why in my opinion a driving experience is a much easier present to keep a complete surprise as there are no risks. If you write a Ferrari off its not yours! Haha.

That said, I’m 100% sure he would enjoy a track day in his car much more. But… there is a lot to consider & a lot of extra expense when you use your own car so may be difficult keeping this a secret.

Budgie

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There are a few of us doing this next month
https://www.scoobynet.com/middlesex-...-trackday.html
I know its not local but its cheap, a Sunday and a great track
Also with us being local to him its a group to travel with

urban

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Isn't it just
https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...2-09-12-a.html

BrownPantsRacing

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^^^^ Good idea Budgie!

Amswalker

I have spoken to the Mr and he thinks an experience will be better than a track day... as he's just spent £££ on his car and new tyres etc. X

Amswalker

I will show him this and see if he wants to join one of your group track day things though in the future as I think he'll love it.

Budgie

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If you are free this Sunday send him along to this and have a look at some of our track cars, we can give some advice and cost ideas for when he does decide to do one.
Where in Herts are you based?

legacy_gtb

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As experiences go, i dont think they get any better than philprice rally school!

Everything else is just a bit too "billy day" .... i.e. 6 lots of faff and hanging about to join a queue of 50 people getting theyre 6 laps each!

Phil price rally school is a proper learning experience and you get to have a good bit of time in mk2 escorts and impreza rally cars on gravel.

Amswalker

We're in Italy this weekend. We're in Croxley Green.

Amswalker

Does this seem okay? It's his dream car... (getting off topic slightly I know) http://www.silverstone.co.uk/experie...FUQLfAodNyEANA

BrownPantsRacing

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He’ll love that, great fun these experiences. Silverstone is a great venue too.

If you get a chance, pay for a fast passenger lap for yourself too. Top stuff!

Budgie

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Thats a shame, sort of lol
I am in Denham so not far from you
Keep an eye out in the Middlesex owners section for our events
Any pics of the car?