Spa Public Driving Experience
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I have done them twice as the track laps during the spa classic weekend bis one ca be seen here http://vimeo.com/40103614
Subsequent visit I was luck to reach 50MPH, track was rammed full and extremely frustrating.
This is filmed from a friends car, mine is the red Cerbera.
A bit filmed from inside mine his here https://vimeo.com/25257039 best with the sound up.
Start of the session filmed here.
https://vimeo.com/24476617
Subsequent visit I was luck to reach 50MPH, track was rammed full and extremely frustrating.
This is filmed from a friends car, mine is the red Cerbera.
A bit filmed from inside mine his here https://vimeo.com/25257039 best with the sound up.
Start of the session filmed here.
https://vimeo.com/24476617
Edited by gruffalo on Tuesday 20th January 22:35
b0rk said:
Spa published the full calendar a while back here, there doesn't appear to any gaps left for additional dates.
You've got a choice of Javlin, BaT, Circuitdays, Goldtrack, RMA and LoT.
Thanks for the link. Didn't realise it's been booked up for the whole year already!You've got a choice of Javlin, BaT, Circuitdays, Goldtrack, RMA and LoT.
Looks like 14th Nov is the only feasible date for me... is that going to be cold and wet?
Who can tell, it is spa.
Been in April and it snowed, May and heavy rain and fog one day the next was lovely.
A bunch I know we're there in October and had great weather.
It really is impossible to say, no one month is typically drier or wetter than another but one thing you can say is that it probably won't be hot.
Been in April and it snowed, May and heavy rain and fog one day the next was lovely.
A bunch I know we're there in October and had great weather.
It really is impossible to say, no one month is typically drier or wetter than another but one thing you can say is that it probably won't be hot.
Shaoxter said:
Thanks for the link. Didn't realise it's been booked up for the whole year already!
Looks like 14th Nov is the only feasible date for me... is that going to be cold and wet?
14/11 is a Bookatrack day as is the 13/11 but November isn't he best month as you can imagine. Rainfall is more or less the same every month at Spa but you have snow and ice in November as well.Looks like 14th Nov is the only feasible date for me... is that going to be cold and wet?
Don't forget you also have Skylimits, Curbstone, RSR, Pistenclub and many moe to choose from as well as the normal UK TDOs.
shim said:
14/11 is a Bookatrack day as is the 13/11 but November isn't he best month as you can imagine. Rainfall is more or less the same every month at Spa but you have snow and ice in November as well.
We've been going to Spa in November for 6-7 years now and have never once had any snow or ice in November.The rainiest days we've ever have were in July.
We did lose a day to snow in March a couple of years back, but the year before that it was 20°C+ both days.
Spa weather is an absolute lottery.
Jonny
BaT
Shaoxter said:
What's Spa like on the tyres and brakes?
Depends on the weight of the car, style of driving and pad material but if you've done half a set in 4 laps of the ring I'd be packing some spare pads for a full day at Spa!We have mechanics on-site who can help you change the pads but we don't stock them so you would need to bring them with you.
Jonny
BaT
BobToc said:
Any views on RSR at Spa? Professionally looking website but a little intimidating.
Also curious as to what "Porsche Driving" on the Spa timetable refers to. Google wasn't much help.
I instruct for RSR as does TerenceB on here. A very well established company that was founded by Ron Simons, a very well respected former porsche and Alfa works driver/test driver. We have a great selection of cars to cater for all abilities. Originally based at Nurburg from where Ron started his rental/coaching services with the Alfa 75 experience. Ron has probably the greatest wealth of knowledge of Spa and Nurburgring to share with his clients. He is passionate for his clients to have a great time on track.We are also the official rental partner for Spa Francorchamp, feel free to call or contact our office if you have any questions. Also curious as to what "Porsche Driving" on the Spa timetable refers to. Google wasn't much help.
This is what we do...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntud0p99iac
Edited by doogalman on Sunday 25th January 18:07
Doogalman and myself instructed at last years Porsche Day, strict driving codes but why do anything other than drive properly?
Very courteous driving but no hanging back, some very high speeds being achieved. Very well run, if they weren't-RSR would not have been there.
For those who have not done Spa before, be prepared to be disappointed,(with any UK circuit after you have learnt and driven the other Best circuit in the world.)
Very courteous driving but no hanging back, some very high speeds being achieved. Very well run, if they weren't-RSR would not have been there.
For those who have not done Spa before, be prepared to be disappointed,(with any UK circuit after you have learnt and driven the other Best circuit in the world.)
Thanks for the collective feedback, the Track Day section of PH is always excellent.
I guess my concern when looking at the RSR website is that they allow passing on both sides and coming into corners, and I get why people like that but as a relative newcomer it put me off a bit (especially as the site looks like it appeals to race cars etc).
I guess my concern when looking at the RSR website is that they allow passing on both sides and coming into corners, and I get why people like that but as a relative newcomer it put me off a bit (especially as the site looks like it appeals to race cars etc).
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