Usual Trackday Tools?
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What are the usual cars seen on trackdays! I was hoping to take Mrs GMans Alfa 146 T Spark.
It’s a 2.0 and has had the suspension sorted and it is quite a nippy car! Would this be a good track car as such? I have a right laugh in it when she lets me drive it, and Mrs GMan is quite interested in going to some type of Trackday/Event. I have not got a Cerbera yet and to be honest when I do I don't think I will take it on the Track! But I think we could still have a laugh in this car! Any thoughts?
It’s a 2.0 and has had the suspension sorted and it is quite a nippy car! Would this be a good track car as such? I have a right laugh in it when she lets me drive it, and Mrs GMan is quite interested in going to some type of Trackday/Event. I have not got a Cerbera yet and to be honest when I do I don't think I will take it on the Track! But I think we could still have a laugh in this car! Any thoughts?
Yes - sounds like that car would be a hoot on the track.. !
In terms of choosing a venue, one thing to think about its how flexible the car is at high speeds.. IE If it'll only get from 100-120mph in the time a Griff 500 can get from 100-160 then you're gonna run outta legs on the big boy's tracks like Silverstone..
Go for smaller more techical circuits like Llandow, Anglesey, Kemble etc where with sorted suspension you might well find yourself reeling in all but the most determined TVR drivers.. also, you'll do less damage to your brakes and most likely your tyres too on the lower speed circuits.. they're load cheaper than the Octagon circuits too.
I'm considering doing a couple with www.motorsport-events.co.uk - they seem to have some interesting looking minor circuits on their calendar for under £100 - they do a driver academy day for £99 as well..
For your first trackday, there's a whole load of other useul advice to take on board if you look around in the Track Days forum. Enjoy!
>> Edited by CarZee (moderator) on Friday 4th April 11:47
In terms of choosing a venue, one thing to think about its how flexible the car is at high speeds.. IE If it'll only get from 100-120mph in the time a Griff 500 can get from 100-160 then you're gonna run outta legs on the big boy's tracks like Silverstone..
Go for smaller more techical circuits like Llandow, Anglesey, Kemble etc where with sorted suspension you might well find yourself reeling in all but the most determined TVR drivers.. also, you'll do less damage to your brakes and most likely your tyres too on the lower speed circuits.. they're load cheaper than the Octagon circuits too.
I'm considering doing a couple with www.motorsport-events.co.uk - they seem to have some interesting looking minor circuits on their calendar for under £100 - they do a driver academy day for £99 as well..
For your first trackday, there's a whole load of other useul advice to take on board if you look around in the Track Days forum. Enjoy!
>> Edited by CarZee (moderator) on Friday 4th April 11:47
I can recomment Motorsport Events, I organise the S2000 owners club airfield and Academy days through them - friendly, safety is a priority but they encouracge you to have fun at the same time. Good instructors too.
The Academy days are well liked by the first time trackdayers (it was the only place I'd let my other half loose in the car), an excellent intorduction to taking the car on the track and fun for the more experienced people too.
The Academy days are well liked by the first time trackdayers (it was the only place I'd let my other half loose in the car), an excellent intorduction to taking the car on the track and fun for the more experienced people too.
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