Voucher to spend - Which track for a Clio 197?
Discussion
Afternoon.
I received a voucher for a track day website for my 40th. Now I have to decide where to go!
I live barely 13 miles from Donington so am I mad for considering anywhere else? Its my first car track day but I'd like somewhere that would suit the Clio. Also, the voucher only affords an evening session there, whereas it would pretty much cover a whole day at somewhere like Rockingham which isn't too far away.
Any thoughts?
Cheers!
I received a voucher for a track day website for my 40th. Now I have to decide where to go!
I live barely 13 miles from Donington so am I mad for considering anywhere else? Its my first car track day but I'd like somewhere that would suit the Clio. Also, the voucher only affords an evening session there, whereas it would pretty much cover a whole day at somewhere like Rockingham which isn't too far away.
Any thoughts?
Cheers!
Dony is great, but not as good as a full day at Cadwell or Oulton.
Cadwell is best for a Clio, but be sure not to bin it! Damage is close by.
Bedford has some great corners and is same distance away (it is well designed but has no pedigree, so it gets some unjustified criticism)
Best - Cadwell
Ideal first track day - Bedford
Fast - Oulton
Cadwell is best for a Clio, but be sure not to bin it! Damage is close by.
Bedford has some great corners and is same distance away (it is well designed but has no pedigree, so it gets some unjustified criticism)
Best - Cadwell
Ideal first track day - Bedford
Fast - Oulton
Whilst Rockinghams a technical track, its generally not high on peoples lists of favourite tracks. Donington, Cadwell, Brands GP, Oulton - all 'classic' tracks with heritage, atmosphere, gradients, ballsy corners, technical corners. If Donington's your local, you could do a lot worse than go there!
WillisRR said:
Cadwell, Oulton, Angelsey, Donington in that order are my favs 
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All 4 are absolutely special in their own right.... so do them all.
I admire the enthusiasm... Unfortunately, I only have one voucher! Actually, thats a good point - I was only intending to do the one track day before I sell the car. So, yes, I'd rather not crash it if at all possible. .All 4 are absolutely special in their own right.... so do them all
.Although, I suppose I might get the taste for it.
andrewcliffe said:
Whilst Rockinghams a technical track, its generally not high on peoples lists of favourite tracks. Donington, Cadwell, Brands GP, Oulton - all 'classic' tracks with heritage, atmosphere, gradients, ballsy corners, technical corners. If Donington's your local, you could do a lot worse than go there!
I could stretch to paying the difference for a full day I suppose. And if the worst happens at least I can walk home!lukeyman said:
WillisRR said:
Cadwell, Oulton, Angelsey, Donington in that order are my favs .
All 4 are absolutely special in their own right.... so do them all.
I admire the enthusiasm... Unfortunately, I only have one voucher! Actually, thats a good point - I was only intending to do the one track day before I sell the car. So, yes, I'd rather not crash it if at all possible. .All 4 are absolutely special in their own right.... so do them all
.Although, I suppose I might get the taste for it.
Car trackdays are rather different in that respect - I don't think I've done a grouped car track day. It's more of an issue mixing 'talent' levels on bikes because confindence and ability generate a massive difference in pace. Much less so in a car. Partly 'cos it's a hell of a lot less scary (but no less fun), and the penalties for overcooking it a bit are far smaller. Also because car trackdays are much more ordered about overtaking and running close than bike ones (in my experience, having tracked both a reasonable amount)
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