New to forum /trackday help

[moleytyper]

Hi Guys

new to the forum so hi everyone my names Chris drive a civic Type R, and really need help with starting trackdays.


im not looking to race my current car but looking to buy another car for track day use only.

i have a budget of around 500-800 something ready to race or strip out.

anyone got any newbie advice it would be much appreciated.


Chris

[joe_90]

e36 really then

[moleytyper]

joe_90 said:

e36 really then

what about mk3 gti stripped air con out etc ???

[edh]

Buy a car already prepared, much cheaper that way - don't be too hung up about specific make or model, just go for something that looks good value. PH classifieds are a good place to start.

[Chris71]

Just a thought, but a Civic Type R should be relatively handy on the track. Driving standards are pretty well enforced on most track days, so you shouldn't have too much trouble keeping it in one piece and you could insure it for track days if you're worried.

It's at least worth turning up in your road car for the first time to check you want to go ahead with the investment; it's not just the initial purchase (if you did get another car) the running costs will quickly mount up. You almost certainly will get hooked, but it's worth making sure (and getting some idea what sort of thing you'd like to proceed with) before spending any money.

I know I always say this, but a sporty-ish road car with a few minutes rest to let the brakes cool every so often is more than adequate for the occasional track day. It's a myth that you need to turn up with something fully stripped out on the back of a trailer.

[moleytyper]

this has crossed my mind to be fair i think i would take that out first but needs new dics and pads so not far off the price of a cheap track car if you no what i mean.

how much is 1 day track cover for 25 year old ??

[edh]

lots on classsifieds (but can you insure them?)

from cheap

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2093681.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2130767.htm

to slightly more..

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2082368.htm

and if you can stretch the budget, this one's ready to go and is probably the best value

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2046486.htm

[moleytyper]

yeah had a look at those earlier there exactly the sort of thing im looking for - what i am trying to weigh up is if i was gonna circuit drive say 5 times a year in my civic i would need to have insurence which say would be £100 time a go, buying a race purpose car would cost about the same - luckily have a mate with a trailer.

would rather buy a ready to race car but wouldnt mind something faster than the civic.

cheers for replies guys

[edh]

Fast isn't necessarily about powerful. Light, good handling cars will go round most circuits pretty quick - and be light on consumables. Track tyres like A048's are much cheaper in the smaller sizes as well.

No need for insurance on the circuit - some of those you might get on classic policies so you could drive them to & from circuits.

[moleytyper]

ok will give my insurer a bell see what diff it would be!!!

also has anyone done RAF Odiham trackday ?? this is 10 mins drive from me never new it existed till recently

and do thruxton ever do open pit days?? cant seem to find anything there either also very close to me