Ladies Only Track Day
Discussion
Yes....I would be interested.
We have cherry bombs for the noise, so as long as it's 100dbls it should be okay for me.
Any idea of a date though...cos we have
staff problems at the mo and as it would be my first track day in the Cerb I'm not ashamed to admit that I would appreciate Ray sitting next to me... 
Edited to add....Jools....I'm sure if you agreed to arrive in and spend the whole day wearing ladies attire...no-one would object to you attending!!!!!
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>> Edited by yellow peril on Wednesday 6th October 16:22
We have cherry bombs for the noise, so as long as it's 100dbls it should be okay for me.
Any idea of a date though...cos we have
staff problems at the mo and as it would be my first track day in the Cerb I'm not ashamed to admit that I would appreciate Ray sitting next to me... Edited to add....Jools....I'm sure if you agreed to arrive in and spend the whole day wearing ladies attire...no-one would object to you attending!!!!!
...//P// >> Edited by yellow peril on Wednesday 6th October 16:22
yellow peril said:
Edited to add....Jools....I'm sure if you agreed to arrive in and spend the whole day wearing ladies attire...no-one would object to you attending!!!!!
Oh don't encourage him Pauline
He'd bloomin' do it you know, if he thought he could be the only bloke on a ladies' track day 
Midgetmagoo - had you thought about blokes coming? Personally I wouldn't mind if they were vetted (by which I mean carefully selected, not 'seen to by the vet', which could be considered a little extreme
). 
More than happy for 'pre-approved' boys to attend - with or without womens clothing.
One of the reasons for a ladies only is that some, (not all) boys, get a little...well, aggresive when driving on tracks. Maybe we could do split sessions or play it by ear on the day - I'm totally flexible.
One of the reasons for a ladies only is that some, (not all) boys, get a little...well, aggresive when driving on tracks. Maybe we could do split sessions or play it by ear on the day - I'm totally flexible.
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Brilliant response (thanks Corinne)
What I would suggest would be separate novice/veteran sessions. I have only done 2 track days (the recent one at Brunters was spent mainly on the grass - that was me with the cheesy grin) so don't worry at all about having no/little experience.
I will mail you details as soon as I can and (hopefully) we can get this sorted asap.
What I would suggest would be separate novice/veteran sessions. I have only done 2 track days (the recent one at Brunters was spent mainly on the grass - that was me with the cheesy grin) so don't worry at all about having no/little experience.
I will mail you details as soon as I can and (hopefully) we can get this sorted asap.
Gazboy said:
How do you raise money? I can't see many people paying up for you to hoon around a track.
The Company I work for will (fingers crossed) donate some beans to help pay for the day. We decide on a sensible cost for the day. Once all expenses are covered, any left over goes to charity.
We raised £1,500 recently at a day at Brunters and everyone had a great day! I don't expect to raise this amount but it all helps.
Like the idea of a novice/experienced split given this would be my first track venture.
To raise a bit more money, perhaps you might consider asking participants to raise small amounts of sponsorship from friends and colleagues for completing the session. Did a sponsored ride with the fourlegged horsepower and paid an entry fee + had to raise/pay a minimum sponsorship fee too.
Could perhaps organise a lunch for partipants and spectators with an additional mark up or a suggested voluntary donation for charity.
I'll have to hire or borrow a car - so if someone is willing to hire me a car at a discounted rate then I'll give the difference between that and the normal rate to Macmillan.
To raise a bit more money, perhaps you might consider asking participants to raise small amounts of sponsorship from friends and colleagues for completing the session. Did a sponsored ride with the fourlegged horsepower and paid an entry fee + had to raise/pay a minimum sponsorship fee too.
Could perhaps organise a lunch for partipants and spectators with an additional mark up or a suggested voluntary donation for charity.
I'll have to hire or borrow a car - so if someone is willing to hire me a car at a discounted rate then I'll give the difference between that and the normal rate to Macmillan.
Cobstar said:
Like the idea of a novice/experienced split given this would be my first track venture.
To raise a bit more money, perhaps you might consider asking participants to raise small amounts of sponsorship from friends and colleagues for completing the session. Did a sponsored ride with the fourlegged horsepower and paid an entry fee + had to raise/pay a minimum sponsorship fee too.
Could perhaps organise a lunch for partipants and spectators with an additional mark up or a suggested voluntary donation for charity.
I'll have to hire or borrow a car - so if someone is willing to hire me a car at a discounted rate then I'll give the difference between that and the normal rate to Macmillan.
Thanks for the support and always open to suggestions. I am just nerous of putting people off but will certainly bear this in mind.
I think the sponsored ride required something like £15 in donations/sponsorship from each participant. Not a large amount on its own - but multiplied up by the number of participants it raised a reasonable amount.
Your chosen charity is very popular and the Macmillan Nurses have impacted on most people's lives in some way. I don't think it will be too difficult to get some donations from people - and even the pennies soon add up. My M-i-L sadly died from cancer and my husband is always willing to support Macmillan for the support they gave his mother whilst she was ill. A work colleague's father has just died and again the Macmillan Nurse provided a wonderful source of help and support.
Mentioned the proposed charity trackday to my husband and that I didn't think my car was suitable. Because of the charity involved he immediately said hire a car then - and that's from a Yorkshireman LOL!
I'm sure that Macmillan have fundraising packs too - but you've probably already investigated that.
Your chosen charity is very popular and the Macmillan Nurses have impacted on most people's lives in some way. I don't think it will be too difficult to get some donations from people - and even the pennies soon add up. My M-i-L sadly died from cancer and my husband is always willing to support Macmillan for the support they gave his mother whilst she was ill. A work colleague's father has just died and again the Macmillan Nurse provided a wonderful source of help and support.
Mentioned the proposed charity trackday to my husband and that I didn't think my car was suitable. Because of the charity involved he immediately said hire a car then - and that's from a Yorkshireman LOL!
I'm sure that Macmillan have fundraising packs too - but you've probably already investigated that.
Sorry it's been so quiet (not usually like me! )
Brunters are coming back to me with prices but currently have November 20th or 27th available (both Saturdays).
I guess I will be looking for volunteers for marshalling, tuition and general support.
Also, how would you feel about having alternate ladies/guys sessions on the track (from the point of view of covering costs/raising more money). If you really wouldn't fancy that, then please let me know.
I should have more of an idea by the end of the week re: costs etc.
>> Edited by midgetmagoo on Monday 11th October 15:16
) Brunters are coming back to me with prices but currently have November 20th or 27th available (both Saturdays).
I guess I will be looking for volunteers for marshalling, tuition and general support.
Also, how would you feel about having alternate ladies/guys sessions on the track (from the point of view of covering costs/raising more money). If you really wouldn't fancy that, then please let me know.
I should have more of an idea by the end of the week re: costs etc.
>> Edited by midgetmagoo on Monday 11th October 15:16
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