Track Day alternative ....
Track Day alternative ....
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mogv8

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836 posts

259 months

Tuesday 9th March 2010
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If the idea of a track day appeals, but you dont like the risks and / or the costs this may be of interest. The link gives an idea:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp2eSRwyT5Q

Its an informal 'round the cones' organised by Car Limits at North Weald J7 of the M11. It has some distinct advantages:

1. No noise limits
2. Its cheap (I booked through a club membership but it was only £30)
3. No crash helmets needed
4. Runs are timed (strictly forbidden on track days)
5. Its as safe as they get (one car out at a time - and almost nothing to hit !!)

The down side is its bumpy and the surface is rough in parts so fairly hard on tyres.

Thought I would flag it up as an option as there have been a few threads on track days before, and this seems suitable if anyone wants to try pushing their car without the risks of a full on track day.



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Edited by mogv8 on Friday 6th May 15:35

Glyn84

668 posts

211 months

Tuesday 9th March 2010
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What exhaust have you got on that? It does sound magical wink

SimonV8ster

13,029 posts

259 months

Tuesday 9th March 2010
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Bobble hat cam !! I like it !!

mogv8

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836 posts

259 months

Tuesday 9th March 2010
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Glyn84 said:
What exhaust have you got on that? It does sound magical wink
Wortec, sounds best under full throttle ... which of course it was for much of the time !!

mogv8

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836 posts

259 months

Tuesday 9th March 2010
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SimonV8ster said:
Bobble hat cam !! I like it !!
Designed for use on a helmet of course, but I didnt think about that until I got there. I did wonder what would happen if an airbag went off yikes