Trackday at Snetterton today
Discussion
Hi guys,
Popped down and had a look today and sure enough there was a track day. Mostly Porsche's and it was excellent to get up close to the new 997 model, especially the orange GT3RS.
I would like to say thanks to the driver of the orange GT3RS, you have a truly awesome motor and it was good to have a chat! I was just about to ask you for a ride!!
There was also a Mosler race car, GT3 RSR, 360 CS, GT3 Cup car,a handful of elises/vx220's and a GT40 race spec.
I'm just uploading pics now so will post asap.
Anyone on here attend/drive?
Cheers
Popped down and had a look today and sure enough there was a track day. Mostly Porsche's and it was excellent to get up close to the new 997 model, especially the orange GT3RS.
I would like to say thanks to the driver of the orange GT3RS, you have a truly awesome motor and it was good to have a chat! I was just about to ask you for a ride!!
There was also a Mosler race car, GT3 RSR, 360 CS, GT3 Cup car,a handful of elises/vx220's and a GT40 race spec.
I'm just uploading pics now so will post asap.
Anyone on here attend/drive?
Cheers
Naughty Magpie said:
Just out of interest - can you just turn up & spectate at Snetterton? Always wondered!
Sounds like you had a good day!
Yes on Track Days you can Free of Charge! Just drive straight in!Sounds like you had a good day!
If you then get tempted to have a go yourself they can sometimes fit you in on the day, just remember your drivers licence!
susser said:
I turned up at the back end of the day for a Caterham track evening. Looking at the assembled hardware that was just finishing, it looked like a Gold Track day.
Susser are you doing many of the evening days? I'm thinking of doing one on the 30th of this month, are they worth while?tjdixon911 said:
Was that a good course? Is that were you use there VXR's in the morning? Is it worth the money?
Yes, their VX220 Turbos in the morning, your own car (or hire the VX) in the afternoon. £399 for the course, and IIRC £239 to use the VX in the afternoon.half-on half-off sessions throughout the morning, with instruction, 'lessons' and DVD input when you're not on track. One session of instruction in your own car in the afternoon, with the instructors stood on the circuit corners radioing in feedback to a whiteboard (or could be put back in with you on request).
The instructed sessions were excellent, although the instructors seemed to have a tendency to encourage more speed (etc) up to the point of making a mistake (and then pointing out what went wrong) - whether this is a deliberate choice of learning strategy I'm not sure. The VXs were spun several times as a result!
The classroom bits were rather generic, covering stuff like cornering line and weight distribution in the car, which was a little basic for those of us who've done several instructed days, but ideal for the guys who were complete novices - the inputs are aimed at the very basics, whereas the instructors who had us one-on-one were tailoring things more. I'm not sure they should necessarily call it the 'advanced' track driving course though.
I was at Snet a couple of weeks before, and being a lotus owner, the VX's didn't take much getting used to, so I got plenty from the day, not having to learn the circuit or the car much.
I usually try to be on track about a third of the time, so 50% for a full day was quite wearing.
Recommended, but I wouldn't do it again - I couldn't sit through an explanation of how accelerating moves the car's COG back, or a DVD of Snetterton's corners another time ;o)
Tol
Tom
Yes, I think that one was. With only 2 1/2 hours of track time available and open pit lane format, it's a bit hectic, unless you want to spend track time kicking tyres, which I don't.
I suppose a sessioned day forces you to spend time relaxing between sessions, at least.
I got 112 miles in in that period. Didn't spend any time doing anything other than changing passengers, toilet, drink, checking oil, tyres, etc.
Yes, I think that one was. With only 2 1/2 hours of track time available and open pit lane format, it's a bit hectic, unless you want to spend track time kicking tyres, which I don't.
I suppose a sessioned day forces you to spend time relaxing between sessions, at least.
I got 112 miles in in that period. Didn't spend any time doing anything other than changing passengers, toilet, drink, checking oil, tyres, etc.
Anatol said:
tjdixon911 said:
Was that a good course? Is that were you use there VXR's in the morning? Is it worth the money?
Yes, their VX220 Turbos in the morning, your own car (or hire the VX) in the afternoon. £399 for the course, and IIRC £239 to use the VX in the afternoon.half-on half-off sessions throughout the morning, with instruction, 'lessons' and DVD input when you're not on track. One session of instruction in your own car in the afternoon, with the instructors stood on the circuit corners radioing in feedback to a whiteboard (or could be put back in with you on request).
The instructed sessions were excellent, although the instructors seemed to have a tendency to encourage more speed (etc) up to the point of making a mistake (and then pointing out what went wrong) - whether this is a deliberate choice of learning strategy I'm not sure. The VXs were spun several times as a result!
The classroom bits were rather generic, covering stuff like cornering line and weight distribution in the car, which was a little basic for those of us who've done several instructed days, but ideal for the guys who were complete novices - the inputs are aimed at the very basics, whereas the instructors who had us one-on-one were tailoring things more. I'm not sure they should necessarily call it the 'advanced' track driving course though.
I was at Snet a couple of weeks before, and being a lotus owner, the VX's didn't take much getting used to, so I got plenty from the day, not having to learn the circuit or the car much.
I usually try to be on track about a third of the time, so 50% for a full day was quite wearing.
Recommended, but I wouldn't do it again - I couldn't sit through an explanation of how accelerating moves the car's COG back, or a DVD of Snetterton's corners another time ;o)
Tol
I had a single instructed session with an instructor last time I was at Snetterton which helped a bit but I still feel there is room for improvement!
susser said:
Tom
Yes, I think that one was. With only 2 1/2 hours of track time available and open pit lane format, it's a bit hectic, unless you want to spend track time kicking tyres, which I don't.
I suppose a sessioned day forces you to spend time relaxing between sessions, at least.
I got 112 miles in in that period. Didn't spend any time doing anything other than changing passengers, toilet, drink, checking oil, tyres, etc.
Thats pretty good going, I think I did 200+ miles last time I was there for a day but I do like to give the car half hour rests every so often.Yes, I think that one was. With only 2 1/2 hours of track time available and open pit lane format, it's a bit hectic, unless you want to spend track time kicking tyres, which I don't.
I suppose a sessioned day forces you to spend time relaxing between sessions, at least.
I got 112 miles in in that period. Didn't spend any time doing anything other than changing passengers, toilet, drink, checking oil, tyres, etc.
It was an RMA Paddock Club day. I was there with a couple of friends. They are good fun vs the normal track day, but deliberately designed not accommodate the "turn up and drive" or "newbie who fancies a go", more focused on those who are a bit more familiar and so safe under a more relaxed set of rules. RMA website will tell you all you want to know.
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