Any open trackdays around the West Midlands?

[Beng7464]

Hi everyone, I'm looking to take my bike (SV) on a track somewhere local just for some fun. nothing competitive.

I dont know anything about the track scene, so do i need some sort of licence or formal introduction/training?

Do i need any special equipment or can i honestly just turn up with a full tank, helmet, jacket, boots and gloves?

And finally, where are the local tracks? (I'm located in Worcester or West Wales) and how much is it going to cost me?

Thanks for any help guys, would be really appreciated.

Regards, Ben.

[L3nny]

Don't need a special license, just a road license, some organisers are fussy about restricted ones though.

You need full leathers a one piece suit or 2 piece suit which zips together all the way around.

Closest tracks are, Silverstone, Donnington, Rockingham or Mallory Park. Prices are between £45 and £160 depending on the track and time of year. Mallory and Rockingham are cheaper and easier to learn so I'd recommend those two first.

Have a look on the 2 sites below for more info and to book a day.

www.nolimitstrackdays.com
www.focusedevents.com

[The Idle Biker]

L3nny has pretty much summed it up. It's a good idea to tape up your headlights, cover your speedo, and remove your indicators but by no means essential. Do remove your mirrors though or fold them in or tape them.

I prefer NoLimits trackdays and you'll find all you need to know on their website regarding tips to make the day flow nicely and the timings etc. It's a good idea to ask an instructor to take you around for a session, they'll show you the lines and give you some feedback. (NoLimits don't charge for this, don't know about the others).

Do not try to blast around like a hero. Remember there will always be faster and slower people than you on the track so do not feel pressured just enjoy it.

Do it!!!!:grin:

[Wideboy]

Nolimits seem to be cheaper than most, most of the time, plus they nearly half their prices in the 2 week build up to the trackday if there's still spaces.

[lordra]

This was EXACTLY what I was looking for! Beng, I live in Worcester too! Would you fancy going for a trackday together? Here's a list of all the UK track days:
www.nolimitstrackdays.com/acatalog/alluktrackevents.html

[lordra]

Bump? Op?

[lordra]

I've booked a trackday at Mallory park on Friday the 24th, May 2013. Is anyone else interested?
http://www.focusedevents.com/trackdays.asp?type=1

FRIDAY 24 May 2013 | Mallory Park
Spaces Available: 6
Price: £95.00
Noise Limit: 105dB
3 Groups on this event

[lordra]

I've booked a trackday at Mallory park on Friday the 24th, May 2013. Is anyone else interested?
http://www.focusedevents.com/trackdays.asp?type=1

FRIDAY 24 May 2013 | Mallory Park
Spaces Available: 6
Price: £95.00
Noise Limit: 105dB
3 Groups on this event

[lordra]

Bump??

[Jarvis21]

How was it then?

[lordra]

Exciting! Weather was horrid, I wasted £95 as I only had about 3 sessions, I was too scared after 3 accidents, it was 40mph winds and it was scary in some portions of the track cos of the wind and wet weather. I hope the next time it'll be good weather and I can really enjoy myself! :)

[L3nny]

That's the problem with track days, so weather dependent. I was at Rockingham last year and it was so wet even the guys with wets weren't going out and of the ones that did many crashed. Spent over £100 on 2.5 sessions.

[lordra]

Spent over £100 on 2.5 sessions.

OUCH! Not counting fuel and getting there and back!

[L3nny]

And the £4.50 bacon butties!

[lordra]

Ha ha, I just made my own cos I'm always skint! :)

[andystone]

Cheapest option, pay £40 odd for a acu licence, then £50 for half day race school, less than a friday night out. Then go lets say Mallory Park, every wednesday pm, and do 4 track sessions for £60. DO this each and every week through out the yr.