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L3nny · 11-07-12, 01:25 AM

Considering taking the car on track for a bit of a change.

Has anyone done one?

How do the differ from bike days?

11-07-12, 05:47 AM

How do they differ?? Cars have 4 wheels, bikes have 2.

I've been to a Peugeot one years ago, was good

Mr Speirs · 11-07-12, 06:21 AM

As far as I'm aware they are more expensive but there are far fewer cars on track than bikes.
Overtaking is more regulated, in that you can only over take on the left and if you are a slower car you have to keep right to give the faster guys space to pass. Don't know if there are any rules about overtaking on corners though.

L3nny · 11-07-12, 01:52 PM

There are some at Rockingham which aren't too bad. £99 for 6 30 min sessions, that's cheaper than most bike days. It looks like the more expensive ones are open pit lane.

Just wondering what the rules are, what type of clothing/helmet you need, do you have to do anything special to the car that sort of stuff.

There is a £30 taster session on soon so I may just rock up to that and check it out.

Suppose the only downside of a car day is if you bin it, it's a lot more expensive, plus I wont be able to get to work.

12-07-12, 09:33 AM

I did one in the MX5 with circuit days. Had to wear a helmet (closed face if an open car) and long sleeves I think. Overtaking by consent on the straights only (and was on the LHS IIRC).

Quite good fun, but nowhere near as fun as a bike on track. The only mod I did with the MX5 was fit more tack orientated brake pads.

12-07-12, 10:43 AM

Looking at this too but can't find any Iinfo on classic only or similar track days. Although I guess it's like an r1 being in novices.?

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L3nny · 12-07-12, 01:21 PM

What car do you have Andy? The owners clubs may organise days.

12-07-12, 04:46 PM

Nothing yet. Current options are
Midget ( current fave )
Bgt
.mk kit car
.gt6
Chimaera

But I'm considering tracking it as well you see. Will be a weekend touring car mainly tho.

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11-07-12, 01:25 AM	#1
L3nny Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: MK Posts: 2,111	Car track day Considering taking the car on track for a bit of a change. Has anyone done one? How do the differ from bike days?

11-07-12, 05:47 AM	#2
Specialone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Car track day How do they differ?? Cars have 4 wheels, bikes have 2. I've been to a Peugeot one years ago, was good

11-07-12, 06:21 AM	#3
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: Car track day As far as I'm aware they are more expensive but there are far fewer cars on track than bikes. Overtaking is more regulated, in that you can only over take on the left and if you are a slower car you have to keep right to give the faster guys space to pass. Don't know if there are any rules about overtaking on corners though. __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.

11-07-12, 01:52 PM	#4
L3nny Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: MK Posts: 2,111	Re: Car track day There are some at Rockingham which aren't too bad. £99 for 6 30 min sessions, that's cheaper than most bike days. It looks like the more expensive ones are open pit lane. Just wondering what the rules are, what type of clothing/helmet you need, do you have to do anything special to the car that sort of stuff. There is a £30 taster session on soon so I may just rock up to that and check it out. Suppose the only downside of a car day is if you bin it, it's a lot more expensive, plus I wont be able to get to work.

12-07-12, 09:33 AM	#5
Tim in Belgium Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Car track day I did one in the MX5 with circuit days. Had to wear a helmet (closed face if an open car) and long sleeves I think. Overtaking by consent on the straights only (and was on the LHS IIRC). Quite good fun, but nowhere near as fun as a bike on track. The only mod I did with the MX5 was fit more tack orientated brake pads.

12-07-12, 10:43 AM	#6
AndyBrad Guest Posts: n/a	Looking at this too but can't find any Iinfo on classic only or similar track days. Although I guess it's like an r1 being in novices.? Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

12-07-12, 01:21 PM	#7
L3nny Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: MK Posts: 2,111	Re: Car track day What car do you have Andy? The owners clubs may organise days.

12-07-12, 04:46 PM	#8
AndyBrad Guest Posts: n/a	Nothing yet. Current options are Midget ( current fave ) Bgt .mk kit car .gt6 Chimaera But I'm considering tracking it as well you see. Will be a weekend touring car mainly tho. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

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