Recommendations for first track day

[Kendrik]

Hi All

I'm after some recommendations for a good track day for a novice track driver. My short list based primarily on location:

Bedford
Brands Hatch (Indy circuit)
Castle Coombe

I don't want something where mistakes have a risk of mess, or something that is particularly likely to destroy my tyres (I appreciate this is a bit subjective but presumably some circuits are worse than others). Bedford looks good but I notice their days seem to include race cars etc - is this something to be concerned about? Brands is nearish and they do evening sessions which would work well but what is the Indy circuit like?

I also have Silverstone on the list but not sure if their dates will work but I've done the national at Sunday Service (my only experience) so keen to try the whole thing

Thruxton is nearby but their sound limits look challenging - a mate who is joining has quite a noisy exhaust - need to test it but I think he'll struggle.

Any thoughts much appreciated - will be coming from Reading area in case I've missed something not too far

Cheers

[Kendrik]

Thanks all, sounds like Bedford and Rockingham would be good options. I’m not massively concerned about stacking it as such, but equally I will be driving a 911 which is has way more ability than the driver so if I do get it wrong, I could be going quick so suspect I need some space

[Kendrik]

Thanks all for ideas and input. I’m going to try Bedford as it is relatively close and looks like it has plenty of space - part of the attraction is a chance to push the car (modern 911) which is so fast that I can’t really use it on the road in terms of speed and cornering grip. Whilst I’m sensible enough to not go mad, I’d prefer to avoid tricky tracks initially but as noted above, key is to drive within my limits. I did a session at Silverstone Sunday Serive back in October which was incredible and have been waiting patiently for the warmer weather to do a full day - I feel an expensive new hobby coming on!

[Kendrik]

Thanks again for all the advice, Bedford booked for June, looking forward to it! Re brakes, all noted - the car is only 18 months/12000 miles old so everything is pretty new and they were rock solid throughout the Silverstone Sunday service but will keep an eye out for things fading and make sure I do a cool down. Thanks again.