Would I be 'welcome' on a trackday?.........
Discussion
As you guys go to a lot of events, and are probably are of the attitude of a normal(is there such a thing?) trackday go-er, would I be frowned upon at a trackday in my car(see below!). I understand the brush with which I am tarnished because of the bodykit etc. but I have a lot of respect for my car, much to the surprise general public(boyracer blah blah blah!!!) and fancy taking it out on track to see how it can really perform as I dont really want to drive it hard on the road.
Opinions and replys very much appreciated
Corb.
(now you see what I mean....!)
Opinions and replys very much appreciated
Corb.
(now you see what I mean....!)
It doesn't matter what you drive on a trackday, you pays your money and that's it. What does matter is HOW you drive, you'll be given a couple of chances and then it's a sending off.
Have you done anything to it other than the body kit, as you may find that under hard cornering on track you may rip off parts that are too close to the ground and give yourself a big bill.
Have you done anything to it other than the body kit, as you may find that under hard cornering on track you may rip off parts that are too close to the ground and give yourself a big bill.
Aye, Bilstein Shocks, Uprated Springs(Company called Cossvaux suppply specific for 2ltr engined corsas), brakes, as you can see, are bigger, LSD.... think thats all, although that has crossed my mind as the car does sit very low. I thought about maybe running it without the front bumper on to be honest.
You might have had the mick taken if you only had the bodykit without an engine to match, but I've just read the brief spec of your car. You'll fit in just fine! But don't be surprised if Westfields and Caterhams with half the power keep whizzing past!
Edited by Phil. S. on Sunday 15th October 17:36
Well as I live in Kent, and its fairly local to me, I was going to try Brands. Also, I have a small idea of what to expect there, in as much as I know where the next corner is going to be and where it takes me!!! Just about to buy my first house so will have to see when thats occuring, some time in the next two weeks. So would ideally like to get along to an event in November time.
As alluded to by others, your level of 'welcome' on a trackday is defined mostly by your driving, not your vehicle. I'm sure your used to being stereotyped because of your vehicles appearance, but I think people would have a bit of respect once they realize you've done a 'proper' job on it 
Must go pretty damned well with a 300bhp lump up front?
Must go pretty damned well with a 300bhp lump up front?I did my first TD at Brands in a little Pug 205GTI. I did it again recently in my Westfield and it was brilliant. Can't wait to get back, and may do it early December. Paddock will stare you to death at first, especially as yoou will be approaching it at a decent speed. It's hard to appreciate how steep it is until you are on it. But by the afternoon, you'll be braking late into it and trying to find ways to get back on the power as quick as possible for the rush as you speed down the hill into the dip.
corb said:
Well as I live in Kent, and its fairly local to me, I was going to try Brands. Also, I have a small idea of what to expect there, in as much as I know where the next corner is going to be and where it takes me!!! Just about to buy my first house so will have to see when thats occuring, some time in the next two weeks. So would ideally like to get along to an event in November time.
combemarshal said:
You'd be more than welcome, unlike someone that hasn't spent loads of hours and money on there car and just stripped it out and then instantly thinks there a driving god!
???
my first trackday was at brands gp in a stripped out 325is. i instantly thought i was a driving god. fortunately i was still made very welcome. ive spent the last 5 years trying to get as good as i thought i was.
Obviously we all make judgements about people based on the cars they drive. Often we view our cars as extensions of our personalities or compensations for our personality shortcomings. Sometimes what we think of our own cars is the exact opposite of what others think.
However at the trackdays I've been to over the years a driver's behaviour or attitude on the track will say more about them than their car. Personally part of the fun for me is seeing a variety of cars; new, old, totally standard, heavily modified, trackday specials, race cars, daily drives and best of all cars that go quicker than you think they should.
You clearly are well into cars and provided you're not a nightmare on the track you'll be as welcome as everyone else.
Trackdays are briliant fun and allow you to drive your car nearer to your, or the cars, limit in a way you (probably) wouldn't consider on the road.
I'm sure you'll be welcome, in fact I sort of wish you were coming to the next one I do - Oulton Park on 1st Dec if you fancy it.
However at the trackdays I've been to over the years a driver's behaviour or attitude on the track will say more about them than their car. Personally part of the fun for me is seeing a variety of cars; new, old, totally standard, heavily modified, trackday specials, race cars, daily drives and best of all cars that go quicker than you think they should.
You clearly are well into cars and provided you're not a nightmare on the track you'll be as welcome as everyone else.
Trackdays are briliant fun and allow you to drive your car nearer to your, or the cars, limit in a way you (probably) wouldn't consider on the road.
I'm sure you'll be welcome, in fact I sort of wish you were coming to the next one I do - Oulton Park on 1st Dec if you fancy it.
Edited by shorts! on Saturday 28th October 23:59
If the 2L lumps got circa 200-220bhp, that Corset will go quite nicely. Much more than that and you get into all sorts of el-problemo's with driveability.
After racing a 190bhp 1600 Nova for over 10 years, and driving 2L converted Nova's & Corsas with over 200bhp, there comes a limit where the extra power becomes a hinderance, not a benefit. Unless you only go to Santa Pod.
Above all you wanna have fun.... so come along, if you get offered freebie instruction - take it - listen carefully, and you'll be less likely to bin it.
Then you'll get bitten by the track bug, and with my racer's head on, I'd say go for it - get a race licence and the worlds your oyster!! (until you're flat broke!!!)
How to have a small fortune through motor racing.
Start with a very large one.
Rob.
After racing a 190bhp 1600 Nova for over 10 years, and driving 2L converted Nova's & Corsas with over 200bhp, there comes a limit where the extra power becomes a hinderance, not a benefit. Unless you only go to Santa Pod.
Above all you wanna have fun.... so come along, if you get offered freebie instruction - take it - listen carefully, and you'll be less likely to bin it.
Then you'll get bitten by the track bug, and with my racer's head on, I'd say go for it - get a race licence and the worlds your oyster!! (until you're flat broke!!!)
How to have a small fortune through motor racing.
Start with a very large one.
Rob.
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