My first track Experience! Suggestions for next outing?
Discussion
I went to Brands Hatch for the evening novice session yesterday. With sessions and a red flag and waiting for my instructor I probably had no more than an hour on the track but thats it, Im utterly hooked now!
I was as nervous as hell before starting but loved every moment of it once I was on the track. So liberating being able to have a proper hoon without fear of being caught speeding or hitting a tree!!
Brands is great fun to drive, a little short but some very interesting corners!
I was surprised at how hard it was to pass other drivers on the relatively short straights even in a car that should "technically" be quicker. I have a feeling there was a problem between the seat and the steering wheel in my car. Someone has a lot to learn!
Was cool to check out other people cars too, even with all the fancy machinery there the two guys with MK1 MR2s looked the best, those things really look like they belong on a track! (added to the potential purchase list for the fleet!)
Anyway, Im now looking to book somewhere else, Ideally an all day sessioned or if possible an open pitlane day. I passed the 102db noise test (forgot to ask the exact figure, d'oh) so anything with 102 or above would be cool.
Any suggestions? it would need to be in the south east-ish for a midweek day, could be anywhere as far north as manchester/leeds for a weekend. May or June would be cool too, dont want to wait too long to get out again!
Cheers
Dave
I was as nervous as hell before starting but loved every moment of it once I was on the track. So liberating being able to have a proper hoon without fear of being caught speeding or hitting a tree!!
Brands is great fun to drive, a little short but some very interesting corners!
I was surprised at how hard it was to pass other drivers on the relatively short straights even in a car that should "technically" be quicker. I have a feeling there was a problem between the seat and the steering wheel in my car. Someone has a lot to learn!
Was cool to check out other people cars too, even with all the fancy machinery there the two guys with MK1 MR2s looked the best, those things really look like they belong on a track! (added to the potential purchase list for the fleet!)
Anyway, Im now looking to book somewhere else, Ideally an all day sessioned or if possible an open pitlane day. I passed the 102db noise test (forgot to ask the exact figure, d'oh) so anything with 102 or above would be cool.
Any suggestions? it would need to be in the south east-ish for a midweek day, could be anywhere as far north as manchester/leeds for a weekend. May or June would be cool too, dont want to wait too long to get out again!
Cheers
Dave
Sandy59 said:
There's one at Snetterton next Wednesday 16th, 2 x groups per hour with Goldtrack - is that too soon ??
Yeah, bit too soon for the wallet to cope with, I'll have to get paid first (21st of this month!!!)Snetterton looks like a fun track though, whats Bedford Autodrome like? from what I have read they are VERY strict on noise.
Elderly said:
Castle Combe being close to J.17 of the M4 is not far from parts of Hampshire.
another one to add to the list!!!a slight tyre disaster might have put my end of april track day in jeaopardy, will have to see what the money situation is like after I get some new rubber fitted!!
Cuzza said:
Doubt you'll get on at Bedford with a Tuscan. Silverstone are pretty good on noise - didn't even get tested last time I was there - Goldtrack do a lot of days there. The GP circuit would be great to stretch the Tuscans legs a bit!
i have done 6 track days at bedford, no problems with the noise in the 3 tuscan s i have taken there, silverstone is the dogs though make sure you book the gp course, i will be doing snetterton on the 8th may if you fancy it..............Gassing Station | Track Days | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff