Track Days
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VioletCat

Original Poster:

43 posts

85 months

Wednesday 3rd April 2019
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Now Spring has sprung does anyone have any plans for track days over the next few months?

Looking at booking a couple and wanted some like minded people and comparable motors there at the same time.

Mclavert

25 posts

234 months

Wednesday 3rd April 2019
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Are you a member of the L7 Club? If so, they're a great bet for good value trackdays with other Sevens. Calendar here: https://www.lotus7.club/whats-on?field_event_categ...


Michael.

short-shift

347 posts

199 months

Wednesday 3rd April 2019
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As Michael says, if you're looking for a great atmosphere amongst a like-minded bunch of enthusiasts who are all driving Sevens, the Lotus 7 Club trackday programme is hard to beat. At most events, free instruction is available too - handy if you are maybe a bit rusty.

James

Wah00

79 posts

147 months

Wednesday 3rd April 2019
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Have you ever been to Anglesey?

VioletCat

Original Poster:

43 posts

85 months

Thursday 4th April 2019
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Good advice thank you, I will research joining that club.
I have been to Anglesey yes but not in this car yet.

pikeyboy

2,349 posts

234 months

Thursday 4th April 2019
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Mclavert said:
Are you a member of the L7 Club? If so, they're a great bet for good value trackdays with other Sevens. Calendar here: https://www.lotus7.club/whats-on?field_event_categ...


Michael.
Theyre not that great value really, L7C day at Brands GP is circa 50 quid more than lotus on track for the same day. Infact whilst we on this subject, I'm not quite sure how L7C thats not in it for pure profit can charge more than a proprietary orgaiser for some of its events.

RichieG1

39 posts

169 months

Thursday 4th April 2019
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Given L7C only do 6-8 events a year, they may not be able to get the same bulk discounts that other providers who run more days do?

pikeyboy

2,349 posts

234 months

Thursday 4th April 2019
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RichieG1 said:
Given L7C only do 6-8 events a year, they may not be able to get the same bulk discounts that other providers who run more days do?
Thats a fair point and I could udnerstand that but I've not heard L7C say that when other people have asked why their events are more costly.

Steve Campbell

2,298 posts

188 months

Thursday 4th April 2019
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April 26th at Abingdon with MSE

V7SLR

457 posts

206 months

Thursday 4th April 2019
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boy said:
Thats a fair point and I could udnerstand that but I've not heard L7C say that when other people have asked why their events are more costly.
They're Caterham-only sessions and there's always the risk that there may not be 100% take up, my understanding is that the higher price enables the club to commit to arranging the days with a reduced risk of running at a loss, not with an intention of making a profit as such.

Turn7

25,093 posts

241 months

Thursday 4th April 2019
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Steve Campbell said:
April 26th at Abingdon with MSE
Have done a fair few with Ed and Natasha, they run a pretty good event for sensible money I think.

VioletCat

Original Poster:

43 posts

85 months

Saturday 6th April 2019
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Also what screens are you running during track days?
I want an Aero just not sure which one to buy.
I would like carbon to compliment the rear arch protectors but Caterham do not do one.
What are people running?
Mirrors or mirror less?


Mclavert

25 posts

234 months

Saturday 6th April 2019
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Meteor Motorsport do some great clear ones and I believe may be able to supply carbon too: https://www.meteormotorsport.com/

Company owner Simon Rogers is a great guy - probably well be worth talking to?

Michael

anonymous-user

74 months

Saturday 6th April 2019
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I run a carbon aero screen on my SV, complete with carbon mirrors. It came from CC with a central mirror too but I find that obstructs my view and isn’t necessary.

The screen makes a big difference on track, very noticeable at high speed.


enginearin

229 posts

272 months

Saturday 6th April 2019
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I’m on the L7 day at Dunsfold on 11th May, then Abingdon with MSE on 17th. Looking forward to the fist days on track with the new (to me) car.

Turn7

25,093 posts

241 months

Saturday 6th April 2019
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enginearin said:
I’m on the L7 day at Dunsfold on 11th May, then Abingdon with MSE on 17th. Looking forward to the fist days on track with the new (to me) car.
Im at Dunsfold AM too....

enginearin

229 posts

272 months

Saturday 6th April 2019
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Turn7 said:
Im at Dunsfold AM too....
I’m on the AM too... offered to Marshall in the afternoon but not heard anything about that yet.

Looking forward to it 👍

Turn7

25,093 posts

241 months

Saturday 6th April 2019
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enginearin said:
Turn7 said:
Im at Dunsfold AM too....
I’m on the AM too... offered to Marshall in the afternoon but not heard anything about that yet.

Looking forward to it ??
Yes, deffo, my first track time for a good few years and hopefully meet some new friends.

Come and say Hi.....

Audio Addict

30 posts

124 months

Wednesday 10th April 2019
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I was at Goodwood with Opentrack at the beginning of February the Monday right after it snowed and it P***ed it down all day, luckily I had my spare set of wheels with soft compound Khumo's. I don't think the Toyo R888R's would have been a good choice with all the standing water, it was trying to go sideways at any given opportunity as it was laugh
Still had a great day and Opentrack are a good organiser. I did notice that above 110mph you get some rain circulating into the cabin with the half hood on but not enough to get you wet.

I've got the clear aero screen from Meteor which I use when it's dry and it's definitely the way to go, I went with a clear one because some people had said if you've got lowered floors and the carbon aero screen it can block your view of the front wheels.

My next track day is at Goodwood on the 20th of May biggrin

mike150

495 posts

220 months

Wednesday 10th April 2019
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I just ordered a clear Aeroscreen from Meteor motorsport this morning with 2 convex mirrors. I've found that I don’t like the centre mirror as it's right in your field of view.

There's no better experience on a warm day and they're the best performance upgrade you can make. Adds about 10% to your top speed.