European trackdays

[Mark8815]

I know this will get asked a lot, but here goes. Where do people suggest for a trackday (or 3) abroad? Been looking at doing Cartagena with no limits but wondering what people that have already done them would recommend? Also any better companies to do them with other than No limits? Any help would be great. Thanks

[graeme4130]

Cartagena's a great little circuit, and the trips there are good.
It's not a simple circuit as all the corners lead into each other, but once you can string a good lap together, it's super rewarding
The circuit staff and restaurant are decent and the No Limits hotel is about a 10 minute drive
Here's a video I did there earlier this year following a couple of mates around to get footage for them
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4E_Tt4c5Fng&t=...

There's lots of other tracks and organisers too. Focussed events pretty much have the monopoly of days at Almeria, which is popular as it's in one of the driest parts of Europe (Although it rained both days I was there)
Focussed haven't got a great reputation on bike transport to the Euro's, but I understand they've just invested in Stillages.
There's also Andalucia Circuit, which is on the same complex as Almeria, but I wasn't a great fan of it to be honest.

Portimao is another popular one.

I'm heading to Jerez for my first visit this Nov, and that's well regarded as one of most peoples favourites, but I can't comment as I've not, obviously, been yet

As for organisers, there's quite a few, but I've generally used No Limits simply as the bike drop off/pick up point is 5minutes from my house

The ones I can think of off the top of my head are
No Limits
Focussed Events
Redline
Tracksense
Circuit Moto

Euro's are way more fun than UK days, as (if you ignore the last 6weeks), you're generally guaranteed sunshine, and you get a few days on track with the same guys, so you'll make a load of new mates too

[Mark8815]

That’s brilliant! Thanks for the informative reply, I will look into those. Thanks again.

[obscene]

Did Jerez for my first one last year in April. It was mega and I'd definitely go again. Get that euro day booked already

[MrGman]

I think they're all going to be an amazing experience, I done Brno, with NL back in June and that was my first euro day, had an amazing time and it was a great circuit.

[anonymous-user]

I've done Jerez and Imola with Focused Events and they were fantastic. There are always some stories, but they've been good to me and I'll gladly go back. They were also both quiet enough for me to learn a lot without feeling any pressure.

[jock mcsporran]

Brno was going to be my first but had to cancel unfortunately. Looking at doing something end of the year maybe but the lad I was going with is going in for an ankle operation so may be on my own.

[seveb]

I'd avoid Focused Events. Is Kevin the owner still the arsole in chief ? He can ruin a track day if he's not in a good mood.

[ar-em-en]

I've done 4 euro trackdays so far.
Cartagena twice, once with circuit moto and once with no limits. I really like it as one of the cheaper euro trips and the circuits very twisty and technical. It's usually very good weather wise, the town is cheap and it's been a quick drive to the track from the hotels both nl and cm use. I'd definitely recommend it as a dipping your toe in the water type of trip just because of the cost difference and how many trips are being ran there. I'm booked to go again with no limits in December as an antidote to the winter blues.

Ive done almeria once with circuit moto, again a cheap and cheerful track but alot of fun. You stay in mojacar which is a really nice beach town and very tourist friendly which gives it a great holiday vibe and plenty of easy food options with lots of variety. The downside is that its a fairly lengthy drive to the track each day (40 minutes or so, plenty do it quicker hehe) but they are nice driving roads. Almeria also has an ongoing issue with repatriation insurance so it's more of a headache on that front but Google will throw up alot of info and it's still very doable.

I went to aragon in June which was my favourite so far but is alot more expensive than cartagena or almeria but really is an incredible circuit. Went with circuit moto and again a short drive to the track and excellent facilities with plenty of safe run off.

I'm booked to go to portimao in september with nl which looks epic too, can't comment as I havnent been but should have a nice holiday vibe as the hotel is on the beach etc. Weather apparently can be abit hit and miss but September seemed like a very safe bet compared to other months.

I'd think about what you want as a priority, whether it's just dry cheap track time or to do a bucket list track. Before I book any I look at the weather averages for that time of year and the cost of the flights. My preference is always circuit moto as they're a very friendly bunch but I'll happily use nl too, they just tend to be abit busier.

Heard mixed reviews of focused events but id happily give them a chance if they had an event I fancied.

Get one booked and enjoy!