Pembrey

Just so no one feels left out
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I'm up for some more trackdays, .org ones in particular but blimey that 5hrs 58 mins drive from me

and its sign on at 8am

Originally Posted by graemepaterson

I'm up for some more trackdays, .org ones in particular but blimey that 5hrs 58 mins drive from me

Perfect. Leave at 2Am and your tyre will be nice an warm

Looks like a nice and easy circuit for any Novices (myself included)

At pembrey you can camp for free in the actual paddock. Theres also a bar there serving food in the night and the morning before the track aswell as showers toilets etc.

It's a good track for SVs as they won't have as much of a disadvatage against the more powerful bikes as on silverstone. If you've got good corner speed theres more chance of overtaking faster bikes. Also has a nice variation of corners (though mostly rights) and it's about a mile long so you get more laps done per session.

I fancy one pretty soon, but only if the weather will hold up. Can't be arsed dropping my bike/ tipoeing around

I won't be able to one until july due to exams and lack of a job.

Pembrey is a good track to learn on as a first trackday. The surface is good, the track is easy to learn but difficult to master. There are a good selection of slow and fast corners including one flat out kink that is lovely when you get it right.

Slower bikes will keep up fine as the straights are quite short. The bar most likely will NOT be open the night before, although you will be allowed into the circuit to setup camp. The bar is normally open for breakfast in the morning and for lunch during the day.

Toilets are there, havn't seen any showers myself though. There is no onsite fuel supply but the nearest petrol station is quite close.

If your riding your road bike there then bring the tools required to remove the mirrors when you arrive. They will just distract you, on track you have no need to be looking behind you. If your taking the bike up by trailer or van then remove all the indicators, lights, numberplate etc at home. Only takes an hour and will save damage if you do drop it. Don't worry about minimal weight, just brim the tank with fuel. Last thing you want is running out of fuel mid session.