Possible first track day.

[TheConverted]

Hi Guys

thinking of doing my first track day, the last we of august as I have some time off. I think a half day or evening would be best for both me and the car.
So I'm going to need track day insurance and a helmet, is there anything else I need? Also what is track cover likely to cost and who's recommended?

I though about going to the Ring but figured getting some track miles in first would be good and be cheaper to stay in the UK this year.

is anyone doing a track day that week?

thanks Andy

[TheConverted]

Thanks Qbee, lots of useful info there.

thruxton only seem to do those red letter day type track-days in rentals ? or am I missing something.

the only half day for that week that Ive found seems to be good wood on the Monday. unless Head up north.

thanks Andy

[TheConverted]

Cheers guy's,

Goodwood on the Monday the 25th is £165 for the afternoon. The Insurance is better than expected too, just from the first people on google I will try MR96's lot for a quote too.

I know its a bit more expensive than other tracks but its very local to me so by the time Ive driven there and back it will level out.

Andy

[TheConverted]

Might have to shelve it for that week then as theirs not a huge amount of half day or evening stuff that week at the local tracks. unless anyone got any recommendations.

there stuff further north but a 4-5 hour drive there and back, is a bit of a turn off.

[TheConverted]

QBee said:

You are right to keep it nearby. Saves time, money, and driving home when exhausted. That Goodwood one sounds ok to me, just drive sensibly. Take it steady and don't assume you are Lewis Hamilton first time out. And if it wet be very very careful, or even stay in the pits. You don't want to regret a crashed car.

I did Cadwell as my first TD. A friendly chap in a TVR told me what to do if I found I was running out of road at Charlie's (thankfully!), and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I just took it steady.

My next evening TD is early August at Cadwell. 20 track days later I take it a lot faster.

I have know plans to be setting fastest lap's first time out. I will probably going round like my mum for the first few laps.

thanks for all the useful advise guy's .