Silverstone GP Track Day 11th December?

[tomvcarter]

Im desperate to take the new car on a trackday, and see that Gold Track are having one up at Silverstone on Sunday, but the weather is not looking that promising... Rain is forecast.

Would it be a mistake to take the car (997.1 GT3) out in this?
What is it like in the wet?

[spyderman8]

I'll be there in an Elise. Was there last Saturday too and was one of the first out, finding it pretty challenging (esp. Stowe) after overnight rain. You'll have to take it easy!

[boxsey]

I've only done the old GP circuit and strangely it was wet all three times! I'd say it was one of the best tracks to do in the wet. Wide and mostly forgiving. There is the odd place where you want to be conservative in the wet (e.g. the exit of woodcote) but an instructor will point these out to you. IIRC you get a free instruction slot with GT if it's your first time. Pay for another couple of slots and you'll really enjoy yourself. I think you'll find a 911 is a lot better in the wet than you've ever imagined.

[gtdc]

What Boxsey said.

[TonyF]

I will be there in a Radical.... think I might be getting very wet by the looks of the forecast !
Lets hope the wind changes direction..

[Joe911]

I'll be there - Black 964RS - not much tread left, hoping for rain

[Joe911]

tomvcarter said:

Would it be a mistake to take the car (997.1 GT3) out in this?
What is it like in the wet?

GT3's are fine in the wet - just carefully choose which places you push and which you play safe. I'd be happy to do a few laps with you.

[spyderman8]

Hope the owner of the White/blue 996 GT3 that met the tyre wall down at Vale is OK.

Was a tad slippy but not as bad as last week, I thought. I think I'm getting the hang of not lifting off when it starts to go pear-shaped!

[spyderman8]

Watch the blue Subaru that passes me at the bottom of Hangar straight...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXB4KQ11oV4

[drakart]

spyderman8 said:

Watch the blue Subaru that passes me at the bottom of Hangar straight...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXB4KQ11oV4

It's an Evo. I can't think that I've seen one spin before but it looks like he touched the rumble strip.

[spyderman8]

drakart said:

It's an Evo.

Fixed.

drakart said:

I can't think that I've seen one spin before but it looks like he touched the rumble strip.

Actually he nearly saved it - then did a splendid double pirouette!

Edited by spyderman8 on Monday 12th December 12:39

[Joe911]

Fabulous day - really enjoyed it. Have loads of video - will post it up at some point.

[Joe911]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJTtPweWPZA
There's a spin towards the end involving three RS's

[gtdc]

My eyes!

[spyderman8]

Joe911 said:

There's a spin towards the end involving three RS's

You were well quick, but you're lucky you didn't merge with the white 996 GT3 at Aintree!
Didn't do well yesterday - just not enough confidence to push it - didn't even break 3 minutes. I'm only just learning how to cope with the car when it starts to go, and it tried its best on a few occasions, although my Pirellis do seem to cope remarkably well.

[wtdoom]

Joe911 said:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJTtPweWPZA
There's a spin towards the end involving three RS's

joe911 your car is just beautiful . thanks for helping me re the oil level and interior heater , i was in the blue 964 c2

[gtdc]

spyderman8 said:

You were well quick, but you're lucky you didn't merge with the white 996 GT3 at Aintree!
Didn't do well yesterday - just not enough confidence to push it - didn't even break 3 minutes. I'm only just learning how to cope with the car when it starts to go, and it tried its best on a few occasions, although my Pirellis do seem to cope remarkably well.

That sounds like doing exceptionally well to me. Understanding when you are just below the limit and driving accordingly is a skill many spend decades never mastering.

Melindi

[TonyF]

Good day apart from the weather from around 3pm onwards !
I thought driving standards were very good generally, great track to drive and well run day thanks to goldtrack team.

Tony (Radical PR6)

[Joe911]

More video - from the wet during the afternoon ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3ZK8hzp2yQ

[alexmac]

GT3RS took slight battle damage, wing bumper and rad pack!! 997 GT2 still intact!!

Nevermind, new season awaits...................

spyderman8 said:

Hope the owner of the White/blue 996 GT3 that met the tyre wall down at Vale is OK.

Was a tad slippy but not as bad as last week, I thought. I think I'm getting the hang of not lifting off when it starts to go pear-shaped!