Rockingham exclusive Track day for your Aston,,,,,March 21st

[Cockernee]

Y100 said:

Speculatore said:

"I will ask for each to forward a cheque to me"

Will you accept a 'Bank Transfer'? (I don't even know where my cheque book is)

Transfer preferred, easier and quicker.


PS: (I don't even know where my cheque book is) Cockers might know.

Funny you should mention that

[Cockernee]

Speculatore said:

Rob, I told Admiral that the track was booked exclusively by a group of Aston Martin Owners and we would have professional driving instructors in attendance to show the drivers how to drive their cars safely. I referred to it as a driver awareness training day and they said that there would be no increase in premiums. Not telling lies...We have booked the track and there will be professional instructors available'''

Did you tell them I will be there though? Just sayin

[Y100]

Speculatore said:

robgt said:

Would really like to attend but encountering a few insurance problems. Understandably my insurance company do not want to know. (You may recall Purdey was totalled last May) I have now had a quote for the track day but it has a £7000 excess ! Does that sound about right?Any suggestions?

Rob, I told Admiral that the track was booked exclusively by a group of Aston Martin Owners and we would have professional driving instructors in attendance to show the drivers how to drive their cars safely. I referred to it as a driver awareness training day and they said that there would be no increase in premiums. Not telling lies...We have booked the track and there will be professional instructors available'''

I'm with Admiral too and was told I am fully covered by my existing policy.

[Jon1967x]

Y100 said:

Speculatore said:

robgt said:

Would really like to attend but encountering a few insurance problems. Understandably my insurance company do not want to know. (You may recall Purdey was totalled last May) I have now had a quote for the track day but it has a £7000 excess ! Does that sound about right?Any suggestions?

Rob, I told Admiral that the track was booked exclusively by a group of Aston Martin Owners and we would have professional driving instructors in attendance to show the drivers how to drive their cars safely. I referred to it as a driver awareness training day and they said that there would be no increase in premiums. Not telling lies...We have booked the track and there will be professional instructors available'''

I'm with Admiral too and was told I am fully covered by my existing policy.

Oooo.... I wasn't thinking of going because of the insurance but I'm with Admiral.. I will have to read again to see what the days all about! (assuming their might be additional places available)

[Little Donkey]

Y100 said:

Transfer preferred, easier and quicker.


PS: (I don't even know where my cheque book is) Cockers might know.

Edited by Y100 on Wednesday 8th January 16:57

Just PM me your bank details and will send money. I also have a Nigerian friend who is in jail right now, but needs help to buy medical supplies for his sick wife who is pregnant with her 22nd child. He said that he will pay double the value of my car into a nominated bank account, so if it's OK, I'll send on your details to him. No need to thank me.

[ds2000]

I'm tempted by this

[Y100]

Jon1967x said:

Oooo.... I wasn't thinking of going because of the insurance but I'm with Admiral.. I will have to read again to see what the days all about! (assuming their might be additional places available)

There are still a few places left,,see the list. I called Admiral, told them what the day was about, emphasising the fact that all members attending will be given professional instruction on high speed handling as part of the package. Admirals reaction was that the days driving experience from their perspective was a 'good' thing and they're right.

PS: Please everyone do make sure you check with your own insurers that you are covered.

Edited by Y100 on Friday 10th January 10:39

[Speculatore]

Speculatore said:

burntout said:

Speculatore said:

All,

The closest hotel to the track is the Hampton by Hilton in Corby on the same Industrial Park as the actual Speedway. I have negotiated a 'Group Discount' which reduces the price from £74 to £70 a night for a double room including breakfast. Just quote 'AST' when making your booking.

The hotel details are as follows:

Hampton by Hilton Corby
Rockingham Leisure Park
Princewood Road
Corby
Northamptonshire
NN17 4AP
Web:www.hamptonbyhilton.co.uk
Tel: [phone]

As I am travelling up from the South coast I have booked in for the night before (20th) and the night after the 'Driver Awareness Training Day' (21st) so I can enjoy the day.

I have been advised by the hotel that they have a large booking for the 22nd which has tied up the bar and restaurant. Customers can still purchase food and Beverage but they will have to take them back to their room.

When I tried to make the booking via the 'Hilton' website it said that there were no rooms available but when I rang them I was able to book in for the 2 nights.

Just went on line and booked a double room, queen sized bed one night including brekkie £58-00...

Will be on the phone to them tomorrow (Can you PM me with the name of the booking?

OK..Just spoken to the the Sales manager at the hotel. The on-line booking price that Paul got was under the hotels 'Advance Purchase Deal' which has now ended. I asked why I wasn't offered this price when I booked over the phone and she..Er...Apoligised.

They have now agreed that the Group Discount price for those booking under the 'AST' code can have a double room and breakfast for £68.

[adamfawsitt]

Y100 said:

I'm with Admiral too and was told I am fully covered by my existing policy.

Me too - hard to believe but very impressed by Admiral!

[adamfawsitt]

adamfawsitt said:

Me too - hard to believe but very impressed by Admiral!

RED ALERT - Admiral just called me back to say that they do not cover driving on race circuits under any circumstances. When I questioned them as to why they stated they did in the call previously there was no credible response. Be cautious if you are relying on Admiral insurance for the event.

[montecristo]

adamfawsitt said:

Y100 said:

I'm with Admiral too and was told I am fully covered by my existing policy.

Me too - hard to believe but very impressed by Admiral!

Lockton/Chubb cover trackdays, as long as it isn't under racing conditions.

[Y100]

adamfawsitt said:

RED ALERT - Admiral just called me back to say that they do not cover driving on race circuits under any circumstances. When I questioned them as to why they stated they did in the call previously there was no credible response. Be cautious if you are relying on Admiral insurance for the event.

Interesting, thanks for the heads up. Wherelse better than a race circuit can one obtain high speed handling instruction. I told Admiral the day had been booked by a group of Aston Martin owners, the date and the location, I asked them to put a note on my file, they said they had already done that. The day is not a racing event, high speed handling instruction day, most definately.

[AMDBSNick]

Y100 said:

adamfawsitt said:

RED ALERT - Admiral just called me back to say that they do not cover driving on race circuits under any circumstances. When I questioned them as to why they stated they did in the call previously there was no credible response. Be cautious if you are relying on Admiral insurance for the event.

Interesting, thanks for the heads up. Wherelse better than a race circuit can one obtain high speed handling instruction. I told Admiral the day had been booked by a group of Aston Martin owners, the date and the location, I asked them to put a note on my file, they said they had already done that. The day is not a racing event, high speed handling instruction day, most definately.

Bob. Reread - "do not cover on race circuits" best you double check matey

[Speculatore]

I have kept all the correspondence from Admiral explaining what the event is, where it is taking place and who is taking part. I have the email which states:

---

Original Message-----
From: [e-mail] [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: 02 December 2013 18:23
To: [e-mail]
Subject: Important - about your insurance policy

Issued by: Admiral Customer Services
Email: [e-mail]
Policy Number: ******************
Date: 02/12/13

All prices quoted are in pounds sterling.

Dear Mr David Goldie

Thank you for contacting us about your policy, registration DG07SPY.

Just to let you know there is no additional cover required to take part in the 'Driver Training Awareness Day'.

If you have any further questions about your policy, our representatives are always happy to help. You can email us using our secure email form https://secure.admiral.com/contactUs/emailUs.php. Alternatively, you can call us on 0871 882 0000, between 8am-10pm weekdays, 9am-5pm Saturdays, and 10am-4pm Sunday. Calls to 0871 numbers are charged at 8p per minute plus network extras.

Yours sincerely,

• ******** ******

Customer Services

• **** This email is sent for and on behalf of Admiral Group plc ******

[AMDBSNick]

Speculatore said:

I have kept all the correspondence from Admiral explaining what the event is, where it is taking place and who is taking part. I have the email which states:

---

Original Message-----
From: [e-mail] [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: 02 December 2013 18:23
To: [e-mail]
Subject: Important - about your insurance policy

Issued by: Admiral Customer Services
Email: [e-mail]
Policy Number: ******************
Date: 02/12/13

All prices quoted are in pounds sterling.

Dear Mr David Goldie

Thank you for contacting us about your policy, registration DG07SPY.

Just to let you know there is no additional cover required to take part in the 'Driver Training Awareness Day'.

If you have any further questions about your policy, our representatives are always happy to help. You can email us using our secure email form https://secure.admiral.com/contactUs/emailUs.php. Alternatively, you can call us on 0871 882 0000, between 8am-10pm weekdays, 9am-5pm Saturdays, and 10am-4pm Sunday. Calls to 0871 numbers are charged at 8p per minute plus network extras.

Yours sincerely,

• ******** ******

Customer Services

• **** This email is sent for and on behalf of Admiral Group plc ******

Does [e-mail] appreciate Rockingham is a "race circuit"

This isn't an Admiral bashing exercise, just making sure everyone is making the all important facts clear to them.

[Y100]

AMDBSNick said:

Does [e-mail] appreciate Rockingham is a "race circuit"

This isn't an Admiral bashing exercise, just making sure everyone is making the all important facts clear to them.

What a shame I phoned Admiral back Nick,,,,Natasha at Admiral went to check again with her boss and came back hugely apologetic, "Regretfully Mr Creese you were misinformed by the first agent you spoke to and I'm afraid we do not cover for Track days of any sort, full stop. If you had not phoned back we would have covered you".
Now I shall go and find one day cover with someone, I'll let you know with whom.

[Speculatore]

Y100 said:

AMDBSNick said:

Does [e-mail] appreciate Rockingham is a "race circuit"

This isn't an Admiral bashing exercise, just making sure everyone is making the all important facts clear to them.

What a shame I phoned Admiral back Nick,,,,Natasha at Admiral went to check again with her boss and came back hugely apologetic, "Regretfully Mr Creese you were misinformed by the first agent you spoke to and I'm afraid we do not cover for Track days of any sort, full stop. If you had not phoned back we would have covered you".
Now I shall go and find one day cover with someone, I'll let you know with whom.

When I first inquired I told them that it was at the Rockingham Track in Northampton. I have no intention of ringing them up now that I have the eMail above. Lets hope they don't call me first....

[AMDBSNick]

Speculatore said:

When I first inquired I told them that it was at the Rockingham Track in Northampton. I have no intention of ringing them up now that I have the eMail above. Lets hope they don't call me first....

Like the bod on £5/hour at Admiral knows all about "Rockingham Track"

As The Moose would say "the devil is in the detail"

Just sayin'

[V12woollie]

V12woollie said:

Call it what you like, your car will be going round a track so it is a track day.

[Y100]

AMDBSNick said:

Like the bod on £5/hour at Admiral knows all about "Rockingham Track"

As The Moose would say "the devil is in the detail"

Just sayin'

As Nattasha did today, the first bod I spoke to at Admiral checked with his boss, I told him it was being held at the 'Rockingham circuit', no attempt by me to hide anything, he came back said no problem,,,,

Now I must go and find some insurance cover, got any ideas Nick?