Driving Events
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Well, I tried before, but for some reason, the post just got lost in the mist of time!
So, with Silverstone under my (twice), and Jim's belt ow (well done Jim), what is next?
C'mon guys, give us some suggestions... from the weird to the wonderful... don't keep it a secret.
I wanna make the most of my car before I get too frikkin decrepit to drive it in the manner it should be!!!!!
So, what worthwhile events are around over the next few months to consider going to in the UK?
?????????
So, with Silverstone under my (twice), and Jim's belt ow (well done Jim), what is next?
C'mon guys, give us some suggestions... from the weird to the wonderful... don't keep it a secret.
I wanna make the most of my car before I get too frikkin decrepit to drive it in the manner it should be!!!!!
So, what worthwhile events are around over the next few months to consider going to in the UK?
?????????
356Speedster said:
Keith, if you really want to drive & enjoy the car then you need to explore some fantastic Welsh roads. PM me if you want to tag along on little trip over there that I'm making with a few familiar faces this Saturday 
Hi Mark, I will bear this in mind, however it may be last minute if that's alright cos the father-in-law is very ill, and I may need to support her if things don't go well!Thanks again...
Hi mate , big group of us doing Le man with Paul then the following week we are of too Spa with Bookatrac which is amazing then we travel to Zandvolt in holland for a day on track .
We have a static display at the Silverstone classic in July we camp locally which is great fun the in planning a track day in September for the Nobs which of course you will be invited too !!
If you want a show stand at the Silverstone classic I can prob sort but you need 4 cars !!
tux
We have a static display at the Silverstone classic in July we camp locally which is great fun the in planning a track day in September for the Nobs which of course you will be invited too !!
If you want a show stand at the Silverstone classic I can prob sort but you need 4 cars !!
tux
TuxMan said:
Silverstone themselves are doing a open pitlane event on Thursday the 25th September , anybody interested ???
Hi Si,As mentioned at Silverstone last Monday, I am going down to the Classics in July. Not sure if you are doing the Le Mans, or Le Mans Classics?
Yep - I am up for September. Was there last year with the earlier GoldTrack event as well, if you remember?
356Speedster said:
Let me know on Friday then Keith, fingers crossed for your father-in-law.
Also - Might be doing a track evening @ Donny on 2nd June.
Will do, Mark, and thanks for the kind words.. as for Donny, well, I might try.. just need to work out some time to change my ECM, which will require some copious rewiring on my part!Also - Might be doing a track evening @ Donny on 2nd June.
deadscoob said:
I'm off the road till mid June, will defo do a Bedford trackday and if there's a Silverstone GP day in Sept will do that too,
DS, sounds interesting! You done Beds before?
356Speedster said:
Keith, if you really want to drive & enjoy the car then you need to explore some fantastic Welsh roads. PM me if you want to tag along on little trip over there that I'm making with a few familiar faces this Saturday
V8UK is another group that have been active. I believe Mark you have been along to some of their meets.Ult-Jim said:
V8UK is another group that have been active. I believe Mark you have been along to some of their meets.
Indeed! I've been along to a few of their events... you will spot the Can Am a few times in their latest event video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pdbpuozrmg8deadscoob said:
Keith,
Bedford is great for testing the car - 2 decent straights, you'll hit 160+ down one, some 3rd/4th gear bends, good chicanes, hairpins, off camber corners, a good mix of everything.
Hmm, sounds enticing!!!Bedford is great for testing the car - 2 decent straights, you'll hit 160+ down one, some 3rd/4th gear bends, good chicanes, hairpins, off camber corners, a good mix of everything.
...and quite a few dates as well...
What are the run-offs like in terms of safety? Not that I intend to get intimate with them of course!
Edited by 3Dee on Thursday 15th May 11:00
The difficulty with Bedford from a driving perspective is that it is very flat with limited visibility of the features of the track - as such I think it is difficult for a novice. It also all looks the same!
At least at Silverstone there are 'features' so you can judge where you are going and there are no nasty corners waiting to catch you out.
Jonny
At least at Silverstone there are 'features' so you can judge where you are going and there are no nasty corners waiting to catch you out.
Jonny
That's interesting - I think because it's relatively flat it's good for beginners. The countdown boards, turn in and apex markers are all clear, again good for beginners.
Run off is good everywhere except main straight, it's hard to hit anything, as you'd expect from a track which is primarily used for corporate driving days.
I think it's great for learning your car.
Run off is good everywhere except main straight, it's hard to hit anything, as you'd expect from a track which is primarily used for corporate driving days.
I think it's great for learning your car.
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