track day novice - good company to use

[pidsy]

i want to get into doing some track days, nothing serious, just some fun days/evenings out on track. i'm based in north london so travel is a factor.

i'm looking for info from you guys about which tracks and trackday organisers you've had good experiences with. i have done session at castle coombe once before and loved it so want to do more.

i'd also like to get some track instruction with a good driver, if anyone can recommend an instructor that doesnt charge too extortionate money for their time, i'd be greatful.

thanks,

Dave.

[Munter]

I'd suggest these guys.

http://www.motorsport-events.co.uk/

[pidsy]

cheers munter. the half day on an airfield looks like a good way forward.

[V8mate]

MSV - they are the trackday element of the company which owns several well known tracks around the country. Very professional staff and run top quality days for novices.

http://www.motorsportvision.co.uk/

[Steve H]

I wouldn't recommend using novice days personally.

There's nothing wrong with being out on track with a lot of guys that have more experience than you and most companies will have instruction available and prioritised to novices which doesn't work so well if they are all novices!

[brillomaster]

seconded for motorsport events - they're just down the m4 from london so not too bad to get to, most are airfield days which have a lot more runoff for beginners, and there arent as many cars as with some other organisers.