RE: Silverstone Sunday Service 29/10
Discussion
kiethton said:
Did PH get anywhere with discounted insurance?
Where before I took the <£4k 540i out with an Exige, although far better suited I'm very worried about binning it and couldn't stomach the (uninsured) cost!, especially seeing the Civic last year
Yep! Update coming very soon Where before I took the <£4k 540i out with an Exige, although far better suited I'm very worried about binning it and couldn't stomach the (uninsured) cost!, especially seeing the Civic last year
UPDATE – TRACK INSURANCE
Moris.co.uk are once again able to offer discounted track insurance for these sessions. To get a quote, complete this form.
Ignore that it says over £30K – all drivers should complete this form only. Select 'PistonHeads / Haymarket' as the organiser, and they'll get back to you soon with a quote.
Moris.co.uk are once again able to offer discounted track insurance for these sessions. To get a quote, complete this form.
Ignore that it says over £30K – all drivers should complete this form only. Select 'PistonHeads / Haymarket' as the organiser, and they'll get back to you soon with a quote.
Just got my quote from Moris, £70 for my M3 including all the fees.
Seems a bit high for 30 minutes but I'll pay it for the experience ^_^
As a follow-up to this, would price go up/stay the same if a person has multiple sessions per day? Is the price based on a per-session/hour basis?
Just wondering for future reference in case I like it...which I probably will!
Seems a bit high for 30 minutes but I'll pay it for the experience ^_^
As a follow-up to this, would price go up/stay the same if a person has multiple sessions per day? Is the price based on a per-session/hour basis?
Just wondering for future reference in case I like it...which I probably will!
kiethton said:
Did PH get anywhere with discounted insurance?
Where before I took the <£4k 540i out with an Exige, although far better suited I'm very worried about binning it and couldn't stomach the (uninsured) cost!, especially seeing the Civic last year
and the beautiful Porsche a year or so before that. Fortunately quite rare instances.Where before I took the <£4k 540i out with an Exige, although far better suited I'm very worried about binning it and couldn't stomach the (uninsured) cost!, especially seeing the Civic last year
itcaptainslow said:
Helmets are usually available for hire. You’ll need to have your arms and legs covered. Needs also to be a full face lid if your car is an open top.
Track time booked over here. To all those dithering-just do it. No better way to dip your toe in the water!
Okay, I presume helmets are compulsory for all but an open face is okay except for a convertible? Just want to be sure before I purchase a new helmet... Track time booked over here. To all those dithering-just do it. No better way to dip your toe in the water!
GhellopeSir said:
Just got my quote from Moris, £70 for my M3 including all the fees.
Seems a bit high for 30 minutes but I'll pay it for the experience ^_^
As a follow-up to this, would price go up/stay the same if a person has multiple sessions per day? Is the price based on a per-session/hour basis?
Just wondering for future reference in case I like it...which I probably will!
You'd have to ask Moris for the specifics, but it probably wouldn't be much more for a full days cover if you were doing multiple sessions. I insure my Megane through Greenlight and they have a track day bolt on, where I pay £65 per day. Quite a few brokers can offer this (Adrian Flux is another), so something to consider if you're going to be doing more track days!Seems a bit high for 30 minutes but I'll pay it for the experience ^_^
As a follow-up to this, would price go up/stay the same if a person has multiple sessions per day? Is the price based on a per-session/hour basis?
Just wondering for future reference in case I like it...which I probably will!
homersimpson1 said:
Okay, I presume helmets are compulsory for all but an open face is okay except for a convertible? Just want to be sure before I purchase a new helmet...
Yes exactly that. The helmets they hire out at the circuit are open face, so you'll be fine with one. I believe full face is required for a convertible as you've mentioned.
If it all gets a but frantic out there they run sessions in the afternoon for the same money and they're usually better for the more experienced driver. I've done these before and frankly it goes nuts sometimes. This is at least what they've done in the past.
And the briefings for the PH sessions have been pretty scant in the past. Overtaking either side and on bends has been permitted in the past.
And the briefings for the PH sessions have been pretty scant in the past. Overtaking either side and on bends has been permitted in the past.
ash reynolds said:
And the briefings for the PH sessions have been pretty scant in the past. Overtaking either side and on bends has been permitted in the past.
Not in my experience of the past few years Also for those not used to it be a little careful if cold/slippery.....a little poo came out for me at ~23 minutes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JK0JiwAY8Y&t=... and at ~2:50 for my passenger....
kiethton said:
Not in my experience of the past few years
Also for those not used to it be a little careful if cold/slippery.....a little poo came out for me at ~23 minutes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JK0JiwAY8Y&t=... and at ~2:50 for my passenger....
The last briefing I attended somebody asked if he could overtake in or around bends and was told categorically that he could, but he should be sensible. And on a day when they had to de-ice the track before we could go out. It was a shambles on track and the Land Rover Defenders on track were just plain daft.Also for those not used to it be a little careful if cold/slippery.....a little poo came out for me at ~23 minutes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JK0JiwAY8Y&t=... and at ~2:50 for my passenger....
By contrast, the PH track day at Goodwood a while back had first timers attend and it was a first class day, everyone was free to run at their own pace without being held up. OK the weather was better but the standard of the briefing and division of ability for track time meant everyone had the best day possible.
Edited by ash reynolds on Wednesday 11th October 15:05
Edited by ash reynolds on Wednesday 11th October 15:11
ash reynolds said:
kiethton said:
Not in my experience of the past few years
Also for those not used to it be a little careful if cold/slippery.....a little poo came out for me at ~23 minutes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JK0JiwAY8Y&t=... and at ~2:50 for my passenger....
The last briefing I attended somebody asked if he could overtake in or around bends and was told categorically that he could, but he should be sensible. And on a day when they had to de-ice the track before we could go out. It was a shambles on track and the Land Rover Defenders on track were just plain daft.Also for those not used to it be a little careful if cold/slippery.....a little poo came out for me at ~23 minutes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JK0JiwAY8Y&t=... and at ~2:50 for my passenger....
By contrast, the PH track day at Goodwood a while back had first timers attend and it was a first class day, everyone was free to run at their own pace without being held up. OK the weather was better but the standard of the briefing and division of ability for track time meant everyone had the best day possible.
ash reynolds said:
The last briefing I attended somebody asked if he could overtake in or around bends and was told categorically that he could, but he should be sensible. And on a day when they had to de-ice the track before we could go out. It was a shambles on track and the Land Rover Defenders on track were just plain daft.
Admittedly they tried to push the capacity at that specific event, but it has been reigned back down to 30 cars now as a sensible number. I was in that briefing when they said overtaking was permitted in the bends, which we had a word about and it won't be permitted again!Naturally people will complain about being held up by a novice, so we'd ask people to be sensible and book onto an intermediate session if you've got some experience. That way everyone should be happy, and I think it's great that we can give so many people the opportunity to drive on track for the first time.
For those that just don't want to take the risk, we'll be running a few PH Fleet cars there so you can hop in for a passenger ride.
BenLowden said:
UPDATE – TRACK INSURANCE
Moris.co.uk are once again able to offer discounted track insurance for these sessions. To get a quote, complete this form.
Ignore that it says over £30K – all drivers should complete this form only. Select 'PistonHeads / Haymarket' as the organiser, and they'll get back to you soon with a quote.
Just got a quote from them. Cover for 1 x 30 min session = £386.00 with £8500.00 excess....Moris.co.uk are once again able to offer discounted track insurance for these sessions. To get a quote, complete this form.
Ignore that it says over £30K – all drivers should complete this form only. Select 'PistonHeads / Haymarket' as the organiser, and they'll get back to you soon with a quote.
think I'll pass.
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