Porsche trackday?

[Caye_nne]

Hi all,

Just heard there's going to be a porsche special day at Oulton...

"Oulton Park International - Sat 5th March – open pit lane…. £159 **PORSCHE SPECIAL
9M Supported, Other marques welcome"

Should be a good day. Anyone going?

[gmmk1221]

Who is this through, PCGB?

[Don]

Oulton is too far for me.

I'm going to booking onto a load of PCGB days, though.

Combe*2, Goodwood*2, Bedford, Silverstone and Brands I think...

[Glenn McMenamin]

I'm booked !!!!!

I do all the Sat PCGB ones as my insurer covers me FOC on them, they are very well run, and discounted for members


Never done Oulton though, is this the place they call the mini Nurburgring ?

G.

[Don]

Glenn McMenamin said:

I'm booked !!!!!

Blimey! That was quick. I'd better pull my finger out and get booking.

Do you often do PCGB days, Glenn? Say hello, won't you!

I am usually the only bright Guard's Red Boxster S there...

[clubsport]

Probably see you at some of these Don, 5 booked with PCGB already

[Caye_nne]

gmmk1221 said:

Who is this through, PCGB?

No, its through Easytrack

[Glenn McMenamin]

Don,


Yes, will def' say hello, just looked at your avatar, and it is almost exactly the same kind of shot i took of my speed yellow Boxster 'S' with the same wheels, in the Alps when i had one. (spooky)

I do as many Saturdays as i can get, as i don't like taking a day off work if i can avoid it.

Looking forward to it already !!!

G.

[Paul968]

Glenn said:

I'm booked !!!!! I do all the Sat PCGB ones as my insurer covers me FOC on them, they are very well run, and discounted for members Never done Oulton though, is this the place they call the mini Nurburgring ?

While I can see the benefits of the track insurance, the 'discount for members' from PCGB seems to be a bit of a con, since that price is still way above that charged by other companies (like Easytrack) - I could easily insure my car for the difference.

The mini-Nurburgring you mention is probably Cadwell Park, although Oulton is quite undulating too.

Paul

[Caye_nne]

Just spoken to Tim at Easytrack about the day, apparently last year they got around 43 RS's!

[Glenn McMenamin]

Paul,


Fair point on the price issue, however, i think the increased price is due to the fact that PCGB limit the number of cars on track more than they have to, to guarantee more time for everyone.


Worth the premium IMHO.


G.

[clubsport]

have to agree on the numbers at Porsche trackdays, last years Bedford day was superb,,,there were about 55 cars instead of the usual 95...perfect for finding out how late you can actually leave the braking...towards the end of the day there were about 3 cars on the whole circuit.

[clorenzen]

Glenn,

My understanding is that PCGB has not yet published any dates for the 2005 trackday season yet but that they will issue this in Porsche Post once they are ready?

[Don]

clubsport said:

Probably see you at some of these Don, 5 booked with PCGB already

Excellent! Christ, I'd better get the cheques off or I'll miss out...

[Glenn McMenamin]

They sent a note out saying that if you are a member, and e-mail them, they will send you the dates.

I've copied them for you below.....


Date Venue Location Member Non-member
26th March Sat. Castle Combe Wiltshire £170.00 £220.00
6th / 7th April Spa Francorchamps Belgium £199 - See Autotrack
23rd April Sat. Goodwood W. Sussex £200.00 £250.00
30th April Sat. Castle Combe Wiltshire. £170.00 £220.00
12th May Thur. Castle Combe * Wiltshire £170.00 £220.00
24th / 25th May Spa Francorchamps Belgium £199 - See Autotrack
26th May Thur. Goodwood (25 cars only) W. Sussex £280.00 £330.00
15th June Wed. Goodwood W. Sussex £200.00 £250.00
17th June Wed. Donington Park Leicstershire £225.00 £275.00
30th June Thur. Castle Combe * Wiltshire £170.00 £220.00
21st July Thur. Castle Combe * Wiltshire £170.00 £220.00
28th July Tues. Silverstone GP Circuit Northants. £325.00 £375.00
3rd August Wed. Goodwood W. Sussex £200.00 £250.00
13th August Sat. Bedford GT Circuit Bedfordshire £275.00 £325.00
26th August Fri. Brands Hatch Indy Circuit Kent £240.00 £290.00
(linked with Porsche Club Festival – Brands Hatch, 28/29 August)
7th September Wed. Donington Park Leicestershire £225.00 £275.00
29th September Thur. Castle Combe Wiltshire £170.00 £220.00
29th October Sat. Goodwood (25 cars only) W. Sussex £280.00 £330.00


Book early to avoid disapointment !!!!


G.

[clubsport]

The interesting thing from this is that 2005 Porsche festival is also going to be held at Brands hatch..

[Don]

Glenn McMenamin said:

They sent a note out saying that if you are a member, and e-mail them, they will send you the dates. I've copied them for you below..... Book early to avoid disapointment !!!! G.

Well I'd better do it TONIGHT now....!

[fergus]

Glenn

Quick question. Are those days open only to club members?

Many thanks

[Don]

fergus said:

Glenn Quick question. Are those days open only to club members? Many thanks

Non-members can go - but they charge £50 extra (ish). Since you can join for £60 I don't know why you wouldn't...

[fergus]

Don

Thanks. PCGB right? This is in no way a leading comment, but what is the standard of driving like on these events? Does it ever come across like ego over ability?

thks