PCGB TRACK DAY DONINGTON PARK - TUESDAY 15TH

[TDT]

Who’s going?

[Twinfan]

Yep.

[ChrisW.]

Me ...

[rrroro]

I’ll be there

[wobblybob]

Yep

[23wn_4f2]

TDT said:

Who’s going?

Save me a garage space

[TDT]

23wn_4f2 said:

Save me a garage space

Sure thing.

[992RS]

What is the score with garages?

[TDT]

First come, first served

[992RS]

TDT said:

First come, first served

Cheers! Easy start then

[rrroro]

Anyone know if it’s the GP or National layout?

[Twinfan]

rrroro said:

Anyone know if it’s the GP or National layout?

Usually the National

[rrroro]

Twinfan said:

rrroro said:

Anyone know if it’s the GP or National layout?

Usually the National

Nice one, I hope so

[Twinfan]

Cracking day yesterday - perfect weather, track not too busy (especially in the afternoon) and pretty good driving all round. Blummin' loved it

Good to see you T, as always

[ChrisW.]

Yes the day really quietened down in the afternoon but there were parts of the day that I thought were quite busy ...

There were some very fast cars there and I am guessing it could have been a bit of a challenge for some of the slower / less experienced / new drivers ... who if they waited into the afternoon would I am sure have had a lot more fun.

I think with the latest GT cars the range of performance has become much wider so I do wonder if we are moving more towards sessioned days .... or half days driving but full days looking at cars and chatting when not on track ?

I know that Steve Kevlin did try a day where he asked people not to overtake from the lift for Craners right through to Macleans, but for many that just ruined the circuit.

The good news was that the weather was good, there were no red flags and apart from tyre wear and the fuel cost at 50p per litre more than supermarket, it was another tremendous day.

[SV_WDC]

Never been to a PCGB track day but it has always been surprising that they don't run sessions either by class or experience. Thought that was pretty standard on most track days.

Should at least let the newbies get out & get used to everything rather than a massively busy track

[TDT]

Some events they session. Others they don’t.
Depends on circuit limits and number of people booked on.

The club has also arrange dedicated newbie days.

[hunter 66]

Yes PCGB days are the most well mannered days and kindest on beginners , which is great as no one going for a time really it is meant to be the fun factor and banter....... those in the know always stick it out for that last hour for a bit of extra pace

[Twinfan]

Sessions would ruin it IMHO, and I'm a relative newbie to track days.

Open pit lane for the win.

[TDT]

Twinfan said:

Sessions would ruin it IMHO, and I'm a relative newbie to track days.

Open pit lane for the win.

Much more fun for you this year than your first time at Donny, right?