Where in the UK can I go and take the car to top speed?

[tomvcarter]

Are their any open track days that allow the use of a full straight or airstrip?
I want to see how fast I can go!

[hyperblue]

Any road starting with an 'M' and some with an 'A'

Bruntingthorpe is normally used for these sorts of things, try the VMax forum.

[driver67]

hyperblue said:

Any road starting with an 'M' and some with an 'A'

Bruntingthorpe is normally used for these sorts of things, try the VMax forum.

[renorti]

anywhere you like,just don't get caught

[flemke]

It depends on how much distance is required to get the vehicle to Vmax, and how much additional distance is required to get it stopped.
For some cars, the only realistic option is certain sections of the Autobahn.

[tomvcarter]

flemke said:

It depends on how much distance is required to get the vehicle to Vmax, and how much additional distance is required to get it stopped.
For some cars, the only realistic option is certain sections of the Autobahn.

Not very far

[LordGrover]

Click.

[tomvcarter]

LordGrover said:

Click.

I sent a mail but as there are 6 pages of people requesting to go I think I may be a little late... Any other options...

[Kiltox]

The top speed of my car is about 4mph so I'm OK

[gtdc]

Run What ya Brung at Santa Pod?

Melindi

[thetapeworm]

It depends on how much room you need to reach top speed but Straightliners used to run frequent events up at Elvington that also included a run down the full runway from a standing start.

I only managed around 170mph in a standard UK Supra but I've been there when quicker cars have been doing 200+ and managing to stop at the end.

[Viper]

gtdc said:

Run What ya Brung at Santa Pod?

Melindi

youll never reach top speed over a quarter, unless your car is modded for it


woodbridge, elvington or bruntingthorpe (VMAX@brunters would be good you join the 1 mile'ish straight doing at least 60mph)

havent heard of any longer runways here, unless you get lucky invite to another airbase

Edited by Viper on Monday 4th April 19:05

[checkmate91]

flemke said:

It depends on how much distance is required to get the vehicle to Vmax, and how much additional distance is required to get it stopped.
For some cars, the only realistic option is certain sections of the Autobahn.

Even the autobahn is a bit hit and miss. Best I've done is 143mph, always had to slow for something or other, even on a Sunday morning. Very frustrating...

[flemke]

checkmate91 said:

flemke said:

It depends on how much distance is required to get the vehicle to Vmax, and how much additional distance is required to get it stopped.
For some cars, the only realistic option is certain sections of the Autobahn.

Even the autobahn is a bit hit and miss. Best I've done is 143mph, always had to slow for something or other, even on a Sunday morning. Very frustrating...

No doubt you have to pick your spots, and be prepared to be frustrated.
The best place that I know of is the A5, just in front of Frankfurt Airport, bet J 23 and 25. Dead-straight for about 5 miles, flat, 4 lanes each side. Easy to turn around, a fuel station on either side. I went there at dawn on the longest-daylight Sunday of the year, and could do a lot for the first 90 min.
I'd stay away from the 2-lane A'bahns - you want at least a full lane's separation between yourself and anything you're overtaking.

[checkmate91]

Agreed, I've been on the A5 but, as you suggest, if there's traffic you need to work it out. The 2-lane blacktops are interesting but potentially very frustrating.