"Extended Radical Experience" at Silverstone
Discussion
Been looking for some possible Christmas presents and came across this - http://www.trackdays.co.uk/driving_experience/silv...
I was wondering if anyone has been on this before, if so, I have some questions regarding.
I was wondering if anyone has been on this before, if so, I have some questions regarding.
- Are the Radical Cars in question restricted in anyway? Or do they abide by the specifications given here http://www.trackdays.co.uk/driving_experience/radi...
- Are there any restrictions on the Full UK license needed to participate? I.E the license must be held for 1 year. Nothing else is listed but I just wanted to make sure
- Will the experience day be on a private day? I.E no open trackdays are on during.
- Will there be any onboard footage available?
Not seen that day out before.
Jumping in and driving a Radical quickly isn't going to happen. If it is restricted in some way, you won't notice, I promise you.
25mins in a high downforce SR3 is pretty exhausting as well.
You'll love it though and some quick passenger laps at the end will be something you'll remember for a long time. You won't believe something can go round corners that quickly!
Jumping in and driving a Radical quickly isn't going to happen. If it is restricted in some way, you won't notice, I promise you.
25mins in a high downforce SR3 is pretty exhausting as well.
You'll love it though and some quick passenger laps at the end will be something you'll remember for a long time. You won't believe something can go round corners that quickly!
mini me said:
Can you put the answers up then as I know I would be interested to hear them.
Sure!Firstly: Are the Radical Cars in question restricted in anyway? Or do
they
abide by the specifications given here
http://www.trackdays.co.uk/driving_experience/radi...
We do not restrict the cars in any way, in fact we actively encourage and push customers to go as fast as possible.
Secondly: Will an instructor be present during the driving session?
Yes, either Anthony Dunn (British Radical Champion) or Bradley Ellis (British GT champion) will be sat next to the client.
Thirdly: Are there any restrictions on the Full UK license needed to
participate? I.E the license must be held for 1 year
No. You got a license, you can come and drive our car.
Fourthly: What version of the circuit is used?
90% of the time we run on the full Arena GP circuit at Silverstone. However, our next track day on the 23rd Oct is on the international circuit. Its slightly shorter but this actually lends its self to anyone who is not familiar with Silverstone. Its easier to learn as there are not as many corners.
Finally: Will the experience day be on a private day? I.E no open
trackdays
are on during.
We run on a private open pitlane day with a company called Gold Track. Numbers are always restricted on these days and we pay a premium for this. These days are more than twice the price of most other track day open pit lane days so you don’t have a load of boy racers racing round in their 205 GTI’s.
Instead you will be out on track with other car enthusiasts and racing drivers in Ferraris and Porsches and the likes. We dont usally have any issues overtaking them in the Radical either J
The type of people that attend Gold Track events are racing teams or drivers who are of a high standard. In other words, there are not a load of beginners in front of you that won’t get out of the way! (been there, done that and it can ruin your day!)
Sorry if that’s a bit long winded, hope it answers your questions. If not, I would be happy to discuss further, no worries.
rampageturke said:
Are there any restrictions on the Full UK license needed to participate? I.E the license must be held for 1 year
No. You got a license, you can come and drive our car......
....In other words, there are not a load of beginners in front of you that won’t get out of the way!
Isn't that *massively* hypocritical? No. You got a license, you can come and drive our car......
....In other words, there are not a load of beginners in front of you that won’t get out of the way!
I take exception to, "you don’t have a load of boy racers racing round in their 205 GTI’s.". It's a good job that I never took my 205 on a Goldtrack day as I obviously would have been looked down on... 
If they share a day with Goldtrack, it's probably best not to make comments like that! I know what Goldtrack days are like, but I can't imagine that they want comments like that being made. I can't help but see the irony in them saying that, then allowing novices in a Radical (as mentioned above).
If they share a day with Goldtrack, it's probably best not to make comments like that! I know what Goldtrack days are like, but I can't imagine that they want comments like that being made. I can't help but see the irony in them saying that, then allowing novices in a Radical (as mentioned above).
To be honest, a 'novice' in a Radical, on a regular track day, being pushed to go as fast as they can strikes me as a disaster waiting to happen.
Sure a novice can drive a Radical...I was one....but you build up speed over many many laps over many days. Let me tell you that SR3's don't like cold tyres and brakes for a start. You've only got 25 mins!
The guys know what they are doing though, but then to to make a comment about there being no beginners to get in the way strikes me as inappropriate at best! Next thing we know there is a thread about the menace of the Radical on trackdays....oh wait, sound familiar?
Sure a novice can drive a Radical...I was one....but you build up speed over many many laps over many days. Let me tell you that SR3's don't like cold tyres and brakes for a start. You've only got 25 mins!
The guys know what they are doing though, but then to to make a comment about there being no beginners to get in the way strikes me as inappropriate at best! Next thing we know there is a thread about the menace of the Radical on trackdays....oh wait, sound familiar?
gtdc said:
That tells me enough to know who it is. (just as well seeing as it's on my day) I reckon you'll have a good day with them. Have PMd you more info.
Melindi
Found it right from the source (I hope!)Melindi
http://www.uniquetrackdays.com/t/Unique-Track-Days...
Looks awesome.
Love Radicals and Silverstone and the instructors they have are obviously both top notch!
As an alternative maybe consider
http://www.palmersport.com/palmersport-formula.asp...
Love Radicals and Silverstone and the instructors they have are obviously both top notch!
As an alternative maybe consider
http://www.palmersport.com/palmersport-formula.asp...
drakart said:
I take exception to, "you don’t have a load of boy racers racing round in their 205 GTI’s.". It's a good job that I never took my 205 on a Goldtrack day as I obviously would have been looked down on...
If they share a day with Goldtrack, it's probably best not to make comments like that! I know what Goldtrack days are like, but I can't imagine that they want comments like that being made. I can't help but see the irony in them saying that, then allowing novices in a Radical (as mentioned above).
We have lots of Pugs - and welcome them - but we don't have lots of boy racers in pugs. (I hope)If they share a day with Goldtrack, it's probably best not to make comments like that! I know what Goldtrack days are like, but I can't imagine that they want comments like that being made. I can't help but see the irony in them saying that, then allowing novices in a Radical (as mentioned above).
Melindi
silverthorn2151 said:
To be honest, a 'novice' in a Radical, on a regular track day, being pushed to go as fast as they can strikes me as a disaster waiting to happen.
I think Bradley and Anthony have far too an acute sense of their own mortality to do anything as foolish as that. They certainly have done up to now anyway.Gassing Station | Track Days | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff