Donington park as a track day location

[jimmy156]

Afternoon all,

Thinking of doing my second track day and am considering a 3 hour evening session on the National circuit at Donington.

Is this a track that will suit a "Junior" Hot hatch (MINI Cooper S) or is it going to be too open?

Do any corners require big commitment at big speed? Obviously i will drive within my limits, but i don't want to scare myself too much on my second track day!

TIA for any help!

Cheers,
James

[jimmy156]

Thanks for the tips guys. Its not about going fast per se, just wondered whether the circuit would be suited to a little hot hatch. I agree about getting tuition, i will see whats available on the day

The session is three hours and i would be sharing the driving with someone else. I was thinking 20 minute "stints" followed by 20 minutes to let everything cool down, and repeat. Does that sound about right?

[jimmy156]

darren9 said:

Hi. No idea on donington. But I have an MCS I'm considering taking to a TD. Few questions:

Is yours an R53?
Any mods?
Which other track have you done?
How did it fare?

Mine is an R56, no mods at all.

I did silverstone, but not in my MINI, in my brothers ST220; and the brakes caught fire

Thanks for all the tips everyone, will watch the brakes and take it at less than 10/10ths