First track day, Castle Combe any advice?

[eggchaser1987]

Is there any advice that could be given to a 'newbie'.

I have had my kit car for a number of months so have been driving around the roads and got to know it but nothing serious. For a birthday present my parents have given me a track day at castle combe with a bit of instruction in my own car fof a few laps, also a bit of cash to get some necessities.

what would be the best thing to do? I already have a helmet so,

tyres?
Brake fluid?
Cooling system?
Brake pads?

Thanks all

[HustleRussell]

Be careful over the rise into quarry and at 'camp'.

[Munter]

Castle Combe. Lets see. Ah yes. If your car should use a liter of coolant and about the same of oil to get there. It would be a bad idea to take it on track....

I was young and foolish. Impressive blowup though.

[David White 10]

You've covered the really important bit - get some tuition. I'd suggest as early as you can.

When you arrive make sure you've taken all the loose items out of the car. You can generally leave your stuff with the organisers in the Tavern.

As it's a kit car, a rain suit might be a good investment in case of rain.

Drive within your limits and enjoy! Beware though. Track Days can be very addictive.

David White
BHP

[Terzo204]

Coombe was my first track day and it's a great circuit. However, do go careful. There is little if no run off and if it's wet the grip in a light car is non-existent. Don't push your luck!

That said, enjoy it.

Don't worry too much about spending loads of money now. Get the day out of the way first then you will know where best to spend you cash.

Just make sure you have checked your levels and make sure your tyre pressures are right - it makes a massive difference.

[shim]

Cancel it

[Terzo204]

shim said:

Cancel it

!!

Don't get the fear - its a great circuit

[pikeyboy]

HustleRussell said:

Be careful over the rise into quarry and at 'camp'.

+1 this especially if its damp or wet.

[eggchaser1987]

Thanks for the advice all.

will be carefull, wouldn't want to cause any damage to myself, anyone else or vehicles. Looking forward to it but will not go full chat, especially if it's wet.

thanks again

Edited by eggchaser1987 on Saturday 19th October 23:10

[Terzo204]

Let us know how you get on.

[eggchaser1987]

Terzo204 said:

Let us know how you get on.

I will do, it's not until next month (22nd) but just thaught I would leave myself a bit of time incase there was a sujestion witth things to get done.

On my list are general items e.g. tyres and checking the depth, coolant, break pads and break fluid.

Thanks again

[Terzo204]

If you can, get a proper set up. Kit cars need a good set up. Make s a massive difference. I'm not referring to a Kwik Fit tracking by the way

[y2blade]

Don't crash at Quarry like everyone else does.
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=castle...

Enjoy it's a great circuit

[selym]

HustleRussell said:

Be careful over the rise into quarry and at 'camp'.

That is good advice.

[Oilchange]

Interesting map of CC albeit from F3. Notice there are two brake points one before and one after the rise (Avon).
As said the best thing to do is get Dave da Costa or another instructor in the car with you first thing to learn the lines and how to attack Quarry in particular because if you brake at all on the crest its petty much game over.


(Also, this map doesn't have the two chicanes Bobbies or the Esses)

Edited by Oilchange on Sunday 20th October 00:32

[Herman Toothrot]

Oilchange said:

Interesting map of CC albeit from F3. Notice there are two brake points one before and one after the rise (Avon).
As said the best thing to do is get Dave da Costa or another instructor in the car with you first thing to learn the lines and how to attack Quarry in particular because if you brake at all on the crest its petty much game over.


(Also, this map doesn't have the two chicanes Bobbies or the Esses)

Edited by Oilchange on Sunday 20th October 00:32

I had my 1st ever trackday at Combe about 10 years ago, David DaCosta gave me a lesson and it transformed me from being horribly slow and clueless to suddenly the fastest in my session probably the best tuition I have ever had and I have had 5 or 6 lessons since.

I would not spend money on stuff like brakes and tyres until becoming more experienced as you can as you learn work out where the car needs improving, all you really need to do is make sure it's reliable, brakes bled properly, oil full, no coolant leaks etc.

[Terzo204]

175 mph at coombe...Christ that would be fun!

[Euro1300]

Everyone warns you about Avon Rise and Quarry - but don't forget that Tower is fast and has absolutely no run-off at all if you get it wrong.

[HustleRussell]

selym said:

HustleRussell said:

Be careful over the rise into quarry and at 'camp'.

That is good advice.

boy said:

+1 this especially if its damp or wet.

Learned the hard way!

[y2blade]

Herman Toothrot said:

Oilchange said:

Interesting map of CC albeit from F3. Notice there are two brake points one before and one after the rise (Avon).
As said the best thing to do is get Dave da Costa or another instructor in the car with you first thing to learn the lines and how to attack Quarry in particular because if you brake at all on the crest its petty much game over.


(Also, this map doesn't have the two chicanes Bobbies or the Esses)

Edited by Oilchange on Sunday 20th October 00:32

I had my 1st ever trackday at Combe about 10 years ago, David DaCosta gave me a lesson and it transformed me from being horribly slow and clueless to suddenly the fastest in my session probably the best tuition I have ever had and I have had 5 or 6 lessons since.

I would not spend money on stuff like brakes and tyres until becoming more experienced as you can as you learn work out where the car needs improving, all you really need to do is make sure it's reliable, brakes bled properly, oil full, no coolant leaks etc.

175mph eh!
TBH I don't think Formula 3 advice is very relevant to the OP