Good "arrive and drive" packages?

Good "arrive and drive" packages?

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RobM77

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Thursday 16th March 2006
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Can anyone reccomend any good arrive and drive packages that they've seen out there? Nothing silly in value or too posh, I just want to have some fun in a reasonably competitive car.

I have a National B license, though could upgrade to a Nat A if necessary.

I just fancy getting some experience in a few different and interesting cars, and it'll prove worthwhile research if I move on to race something else in the future.

RobM77

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Thursday 16th March 2006
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Thanks guys. Keep the suggestions coming

RobM77

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GarrettMacD said:
Have you thought about Britcar Production S1???


Sounds good - another one to add to the list

RobM77

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RacingDev said:
Xr2 Fiesta stock hatch car for sensible money available now!!!

Call mark on 01908 210 775 or www.racingdevelopments.com



I already race a full race spec Metro so was really after something a bit different to that, and a bit of a step up. I'm thinking some sort of race prepped sports car, Radicals, Caterhams etc. Thanks though.

RobM77

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jacobyte said:
Rob

How about some VLN at the 'ring?


VLN as in Veranstaltergemeinschaft Langstreckenmeisterschaft Nürburgring? (I prefer VLN myself, less of a mouthful).

I'd certainly be up for that, depending on the budget of course as I have no sponsorship. Bear in mind that my experience amounts to five years in Metros and track days in Caterhams on UK circuits!! A test in the M3 would interest me anyway actually - paid for of course. Send me a mail via my profile if you're serious and wish to discuss.

RobM77

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Wednesday 22nd March 2006
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daydreamer said:
Pleanty of people arriving and driving Ginettas too. Drop Martin Phaff a line - martin@ginettacars.com - and he will give you a list.

Not too sure on costs - but entry is £500 per weekend, on top of that there will be a couple of hundred pounds in fuel and tyres, plus the rental and team costs - so possibly £2k per weekend (a guess - but I'd be surprised if I was too far out).


Thanks. I will look into that.

RobM77

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Wednesday 29th March 2006
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Racylady said:
I would also suggest the Ginetta. Full grids and mixed abilities so, regardless of how experienced you are, you are guaranteed some fun racing.

Don't the MG Mayflower Cup (or whatever it's called these days) do an arrive and drive?

The VW Cup?



Yes, the MG Trophy do arrive and drive, but only in the ZRs, and I'm not spending £1,500 to race a FWD saloon!

The Ginettas look great I may in fact buy one to race when I have the spare cash.