Mazda Rotary Club

OK, it\'s getting to the time of the year when I\'m needing to book a trackday "fix" :cool

I’m inviting all RX8-OC and MRC members to come along to a Brands Hatch open pitlane trackday (well, morning actually). The basic cost is £129 for 3 hours tracktime on the “Indy” circuit. This is a public session with up to 40 cars. It would be great to have a sizeable contingent of rotary cars to come along to exchange views, share rides, etc.

http://www.motorsportvision.co.uk/trackdays/event-details.asp?ProductID=4191 (http://www.motorsportvision.co.uk/trackdays/event-details.asp?ProductID=4191)

For those of you who have never done a trackday this is your chance to really see what our great vehicles can do when there are no speed cameras to worry about.
 
The Brands “Indy” circuit is short, but with lots of gradients, challenging bends (Paddock Hill is a classic) and two short straights. These events are well organised and marshalled. Follow in the tyre tracks of the first BTCC event held on the same circuit a few weeks ago!

If you are interested, then please checkout the MSV website from the link above, including the “T&C”. PM me, or post here if you have any questions. Note the noise limit for the day is 105dB(A). This is a static noise test, measured from a position 0.5m behind the exhaust at a 45 degree angle, with the engine running at ¾ maximum revs.

At this stage I suggest you DO NOT book direct, as we may (stress may) get some form of incentive if I block book on behalf of us all.

Clive has kindly confirmed that any MRC member will receive a £20 contribution to the cost of the event.

Interested? add your name to the list;

Casey
Harrizone (Rote8)
HypoThermia
birdy (maybe)
countzero (maybe)
Crissy (maybe)

C\'mon, you know you want to :mmmm:mmmm

Why thank you!
 I was due a Brands session but have not made the effort to actually make a booking, so thanks for the push...
Oh, also thanks to Clive for the added bonus of Petrol money... :Thumbsup!

 I also know another member here that would be up for this, hopefully with enough numbers, MSV can also contribute to the fuel bill.. :D


Casey
Harrizone (Rote8)
HypoThermia
birdy (maybe)
countzero (maybe)
Crissy (maybe)
TRex

how come your only doing a half day and the indy circuit?i would love to do this but at 300 miles and a bit more for when i get lost lol its a long way to go for half a days driving and only the indy circuit:2Rolleyes

Glad to have you on board TRex:Thumbs-up

Rob, Indy circuit because it\'s cheaper, plus there are very few BH days running the full GP circuit - only one posted is 2nd June (at £399:eek:).

Morning; well, evening has a lower noise limit and shorter time, so had to be morning/afternoon or all day. Looking at the MSV calendar there wasn\'t a lot of choice! During June, there is only the session I\'ve chosen. In July, only one full day on the 3rd.

I understand if you\'ve got a long way to come to BH that it\'s difficult. If you can\'t make it, I hope to see you at another trackday sometime :cheers

Malcolm

Ill be up for this, once I get the time off!!!!!!!!!

Casey
Harrizone (Rote8)
HypoThermia
birdy (maybe)
countzero (maybe)
Crissy (maybe)
TRex
Compressor

I\'m in:

Casey
Harrizone (Rote8)
HypoThermia
birdy (maybe)
countzero (maybe)
Crissy (maybe)
TRex
Compressor
Lesmon

May be worth checking with these guys - I got in an email earlier today:

QuoteMulti Car Booking Offer
Book 3 places or more on our upcoming open pit lane evening events at Brands Hatch and save £££’s!

Brands Hatch Indy Evening Thu 15th May (102dB)

1 car                       £119
3 cars or more     £89 per car

The Circuit Days Team
//www.circuit-days.co.uk
01302 743827

I\'m in:

Casey
Harrizone (Rote8)
HypoThermia
birdy (maybe)
countzero (maybe)
Crissy (maybe)
TRex
Compressor
Lesmon
RedRummy

Also, just found that you can do Silverstone GP evening 3hrs (5:30pm - 8:30pm) for £119 but only 98db:xconfused

Quote18-06-2008 - Silverstone GP Evening £.119.00
1730, 98dB drive by, 60 cars maximum
Signing On 16.00 Briefing 17.00 Start Driving 17.30  End Driving 20.30
http://www.circuit-days.co.uk/event_details.php?venue_id=&event_id=155http://www.circuit-days.co.uk/event_details.php?venue_id=&event_id=155 (http://www.circuit-days.co.uk/event_details.php?venue_id=&event_id=155)

^^^^^ Yeah, the noise limit at most circuits in the evening is a LOT stricter. There\'s a huge difference between 105Db(A) and 98Db(A), hence my opting for a "day(morning)" session to give the RX-7\'s a fair chance. No problem with my RX-8, I\'d have trouble getting to 85Db(A), even with my aftermarket exhaust.

Excellent, I\'l wait over the weekend to see who else is interested, then contact MSV about any "offers".

Quote from: Casey;495833Excellent, I\'l wait over the weekend to see who else is interested, then contact MSV about any "offers".

If they will give a similar offer i.e. less £30 for the group + £20 MRC membership discount - then that will be really good value. The £50 discount will then be used in petrol:3gears-rh

Lesmon

Re the discount you got offered;

Quote:
Multi Car Booking Offer
Book 3 places or more on our upcoming open pit lane evening events at Brands Hatch and save £££’s!

Brands Hatch Indy Evening Thu 15th May (102dB)

1 car £119
3 cars or more £89 per car

The Circuit Days Team
//www.circuit-days.co.uk
01302 743827  

The website for these guys states;

Group Bookings
Circuit Days welcome group bookings. Whether it be a birthday party, stag party or an owners club gathering, we will have the package that best suits your needs. Please read on for group booking and multi day discount schemes.
Discount   
Groups of 5-9              5% discount
Groups of >10            10% discount

Which is nowhere near a £30 discount. As you were approached direct be email, and as the 15th May is less than 2 weeks away, I reckon they are short of filling the places and getting desperate? It\'s clearly not their standard discount policy, so don\'t get carried away..........:)

Quote from: Casey;495915so don\'t get carried away..........:)

I wasn\'t - just giving you some bargaining power...:bandit:Thumbs-up

Quote from: Lesmon;495916I wasn\'t - just giving you some bargaining power...:bandit:Thumbs-up

Absolutely, if you see any more, keep \'em coming as I will certainly quote discounts being offered by other trackday companies when we\'ve got our grourp soted :cool

Casey, I have 3 collegues that are willing to join in to make up more numbers!(all Jap machines, FD, 350Z etc)
 Let me know and I\'ll add their names to the list.

 Rgds

^^^ Shouldn\'t be a problem, but wait a day or so. The more people there that we "know" on the day, the better! I\'ll talk to MSV tomorrow and see how the "numbers" are going and see if they can offer any discounts/incentives for a group booking. Watch this space......

Anyone else with a rotary want to add their name, before we open the offer up to others?

UPDATE: I\'ve spoken to MSV this morning and they aren\'t able to offer any discounts on the trackday cost itself (they only discount for groups on FULL days :( ) BUT;

1. They will reserve a sufficient garages together for us to use as a group. For those of you who\'ve not been to BH before, the "grabbing of a garage" is just like the rush to bag seats together on Ryanair flights - not a pretty sight.  It will make socialising between driving stints a lot easier than walking the length of the pitlane.
2. They are willing to consider free/discounted; helmets, extra passengers drivers fees, depending on our requirements.
3. Possible discounted intruction sessions, depending on our requirements

OK, in order to see what can be negotiated, I need everyone\'s requirements asap. Can you please "follow my lead" and add to the list - thx

For those of you with "dual citizenship" :cool of both the MRC and the RX8OC, just stick your requirements on one forum.

The list;
Casey - yes instruction, no helmet, no xrta passengers, no xtra drivers
Harrizone
HypoThermia
injury_ian
TRex  
Compressor
Lesmon
RedRummy
birdy (maybe)
countzero (maybe)
Crissy (maybe)


NON-ROTARY CARS - The numbers of spaces available on the day, and the number of rotary takers so far is such that, if you have friends who would like to join the group (and help us all with possible discounts) then PLEASE ADD THEM TO THE LIST NOW (plse add their car details), together with their requirements.

Any questions :)?

Casey - yes instruction, no helmet, no xrta passengers, no xtra drivers
Harrizone
HypoThermia
injury_ian
TRex  --------- 1 x Passenger
Compressor
Lesmon
RedRummy
birdy (maybe)
countzero (maybe)
Crissy (maybe)

 Rgds

Thx Trex:Thumbs-up

Updating with info from RX8OC;

The list;
Casey - yes instruction, no helmet, no xrta passengers, no xtra drivers
Harrizone
HypoThermia - instruction, helmet
injury_ian
TRex - 1 x Passenger
Compressor
Lesmon
RedRummy
birdy (maybe)
countzero (maybe)
Crissy (maybe)


Some people have enquired about trackday insurance. I\'ve asked for a quote from Competition Car Insurance  (http://www.competition-car-insurance.co.uk/)(who offer a discount to those on MSV organised trackdays) and I shall probably get a quote from www.moris.co.uk  (http://www.moris.co.uk). I\'m not convinced I\'ll take insurance at this stage, but if it\'s cheap enough I might be tempted.

Once I get the quote(s) I\'ll post some details here, so you can make up your own minds as to whether to get insurance cover.

The list;
Casey - yes instruction, no helmet, no xrta passengers, no xtra drivers
Harrizone
HypoThermia - instruction, helmet
injury_ian
TRex - 1 x Passenger
Compressor
Lesmon -  instruction - possibly , no helmet, no xrta passengers, no xtra drivers
RedRummy
birdy (maybe)
countzero (maybe)
Crissy (maybe)

The list;
Casey - yes instruction, no helmet, no xrta passengers, no xtra drivers
Harrizone
HypoThermia - instruction, helmet
injury_ian
TRex - 1 x Passenger
Compressor
Lesmon -  instruction - possibly , no helmet, no xrta passengers, no xtra drivers
RedRummy
birdy (maybe)
countzero (maybe)
Crissy (maybe)
Iaint

Well done Ian, this is now loking like a good sized group of us - fantastic.

Ian - do you have any requirments for instruction, helmet, etc? Plse add to the list if you do.

Updating with details form the RX8OC forum
The list;
Casey - yes instruction, no helmet, no xrta passengers, no xtra drivers
Harrizone - no additional requirements
HypoThermia - instruction, helmet
injury_ian - no additional requirements
TRex - 1 x Passenger
Compressor
Lesmon -  instruction - possibly , no helmet, no xrta passengers, no xtra drivers
RedRummy
Iaint
birdy (maybe)
countzero (maybe)
Crissy (maybe)

yo guys... gonna drop out -sorry

need to go on a n00bs trackday first I reckon

:yes:Giggle

Quote from: RedRummy;499479yo guys... gonna drop out -sorry

need to go on a n00bs trackday first I reckon

:yes:Giggle

Brands is not a bad place to be a novice - the indy circuit is short enough to actually begin to learn in a short session.

yeah, they do specific n00bs days too, so might pop along to one of them...  Just don\'t wanna get in someones way and cause a bump!

@RedRummy
Really, you should go!

Getting the intuition (for free!) is what you need :D I went last year, and it was my first track day, nothing to worry about -- go at your own pace. Have short sessions (10-15 laps/mins) at a time, and rest the same in between, think about the next session, and any improvements you can make. :yes :Thumbs-up

You\'re not racing anybody, and you\'ve nothing to proove to anybody other than yourself how well you can learn to take your car smoothly and progressively around the track. :D

You won\'t regret it! I did my first track day at brands indy last year, and quickly followed it up with another session! I would be attending this one too, but will be away on holiday!

Quote from: seanp;499778@RedRummy
Really, you should go!!

OK, you\'ve persuaded me... LOL... put me down again...



Updating with details form the RX8OC forum
The list;
Casey - yes instruction, no helmet, no xrta passengers, no xtra drivers
Harrizone - no additional requirements
HypoThermia - instruction, helmet
injury_ian - no additional requirements
TRex - 1 x Passenger
Compressor
Lesmon - instruction - possibly , no helmet, no xrta passengers, no xtra drivers
RedRummy - instruction, helmet
Iaint
birdy (maybe)
countzero (maybe)
Crissy (maybe)

Booked ........ vroom vroom.

Casey - yes instruction, no helmet, no xrta passengers, no xtra drivers
Harrizone - no additional requirements
HypoThermia - instruction, helmet
injury_ian - no additional requirements
TRex - 1 x Passenger
Compressor
Lesmon - instruction - possibly , no helmet, no xrta passengers, no xtra drivers
RedRummy - instruction, helmet
Iaint
birdy (maybe)
countzero (maybe)
Crissy (maybe)
James B

Quote from: James B;502920Booked ........ vroom vroom.

Are we supposed to book this, now - or wait until Casey organise all that needs to be organised?

I\'d assumed Casey was going to let us know so we can make use of group discount :)

Aha .......... another case of premature expenditure .........

Are they gonna let us know when the spaces are getting low ......... in my experience no track day is booked until you part with the spondoolies.

I may have misunderstood the thread but I thought the only discount was from MRC.

J.

Quote from: James B;503022Aha .......... another case of premature expenditure .........

Are they gonna let us know when the spaces are getting low ......... in my experience no track day is booked until you part with the spondoolies.

I may have misunderstood the thread but I thought the only discount was from MRC.

J.

Re-reading it seems that there \'may\' be further discount from MSV for a group booking on top of the £20 from MRC.

I think I\'ll book this sooner rather than later though to avoid dissapointment.

Quote from: Casey;495381Note the noise limit for the day is 105dB(A). This is a static noise test, measured from a position 0.5m behind the exhaust at a 45 degree angle, with the engine running at ¾ maximum revs.

That me out then hahaha im over 105db at idle :rollin
looks a good event though

Quote from: BlitzBoy;503076That me out then hahaha im over 105db at idle :rollin
looks a good event though

:eek:

Noisy bugger.

I think I\'ll be up for this one too!
Best keep the external wastegate volume to a minimum - I was 130db last time, but a new silenced mid pipe should have fixed that.

Casey - yes instruction, no helmet, no xrta passengers, no xtra drivers
Harrizone - no additional requirements
HypoThermia - instruction, helmet
injury_ian - no additional requirements
TRex - 1 x Passenger
Compressor
Lesmon - instruction - possibly , no helmet, no xrta passengers, no xtra drivers
RedRummy - instruction, helmet
Iaint
birdy (maybe)
countzero (maybe)
Crissy (maybe)
James B
Initial-D (possibly, no helmet, one extra passenger, no extra drivers)

UPDATE

This is looking GREAT, we\'ve got a good sized group of us going along which will make it more fun!

I\'ve been away for a while, but I\'ll be talking to MSV tomorrow (Thursday) to see what they can offer in the way of any extra incentives. I\'ll post back here when I\'ve got more info.

Places are not an issue at the moment.

James B, are you after any instruction, helmet hire, extra drivers/passengers? I think this is the area where we might get some "incentives/discounts". If you let me know the name you booked under, I\'ll see you get added to the group. MSV have offerred us a set of "reserved garages" together, so at least we can be close to chat between track stints. Those of you who\'ve been before will know it\'s a mad scramble to "bag" a garage at BH! It\'s also a long way down the pitlane, so if we get separated at both ends, we won\'t see much of each other during the session!!

I\'ll post up tomorrow, after I\'ve spoken to MSV :cheers

Malcolm

I missed this thread...doh! Any chance of adding another car?
 
I\'d be interested in tuition too but no helmet or anything else, thanks. Will need to check the date with work too
 
Andy

^^^^ No problem Andy, added to the list:Thumbs-up;

Casey - yes instruction, no helmet, no xrta passengers, no xtra drivers
Harrizone - no additional requirements
HypoThermia - instruction, helmet
injury_ian - no additional requirements
TRex - 1 x Passenger
Compressor
Lesmon - possibly instruction
RedRummy - instruction, helmet
Iaint
birdy (maybe)
Crissy (maybe)
James B
Initial-D - possibly instruction
Andysmee - possibly instruction

Casey - have you mentioned this over on FDUK?  If not it\'d be a good idea there are a few track junkies over there too...

Sorry - slight hijack!

For anybody who can\'t make this, there is also a novice track evening at Brands Hatch Indy around the same time. It\'s on the 26/06. £135 inc helmet and tuition, noise limit is 98dba which could be an issue for some. I\'m booked on this so if any other Rex\'s want to turn up... :3gears-rh

Link:

http://www.motorsportvision.co.uk/brands-hatch/trackdays/event-details.asp?ProductID=4259 (http://www.motorsportvision.co.uk/brands-hatch/trackdays/event-details.asp?ProductID=4259)

Thanks,

Chris.

Casey, you have PM.

James.

^^^^ James, thx for PM and details.

I\'ve spoken to Nick at MSV and he\'s reserved places for EVERYONE on the list at present (15 places of the available 40, including a Monaro which is tagging along), so don\'t worry about that aspect. He\'s included everyone in the "group booking", including James B and IainT.

He\'s also reserving a group of garages together to accommodate us all, as near as possible to the briefing area.

Now Nick has got our list of requirements he is going to see what he can offer in terms of discounts/freebies on any extras.

More details to follow. Payment not normally required until 2-3 weeks before, unless there is a surge of interest.

As there are places still available, and I guess there\'s unlikely to be too many additional MRC/RX8OC people joining up at this time, please feel free to invite any friends along to join in - just add their names to the list, togther with any additional needs.

I\'ll post up some more details as soon as Nick gets back to me :)

Quote from: iaint;503238Casey - have you mentioned this over on FDUK?  If not it\'d be a good idea there are a few track junkies over there too...

Ian, great idea. I don\'t frequent the FDUK forum (too many forums to keep up with already :Giggle). But please feel free to point FDUK people to this thread, or copy details over there.

As the event has been advertised on the MRC and RX8OC for some time now, I\'m happy to open it up to FDUK or friends of people on the list. There are a total of 40 places available, and only 6 taken "outside" our group of around 15, leaving 19 places "up for grabs". The more we can fill the gap with rotaries, or friends of rotary owners, the better IMO.

LATEST.......LATEST........LATEST........DISCOUNTS

OK, if we can maintain a group of 10 or more (we\'re lookin\' good for that:Thumbs-up) MSV have agreed to offer 10% off the price of the trackday, so that would mean £129 discounted to £116.10, less the £20 contribution to full MRC members means the cost will be £96.10.

ADDITIONALLY, they\'ve offered a 10% discount off any extras (helmet hire, extra passengers, extra drivers).

HOWEVER, in order to qualify for these discounts it is VITAL YOU DO NOT BOOK DIRECT VIA THE WEBSITE!!.
Regretably, MSV cannot offer discounts to anyone who has already paid via the website.

Further details on how to pay will be provided later.

OK the list as it stands to date;

Casey - yes instruction, no helmet, no xrta passengers, no xtra drivers
Harrizone - no additional requirements
HypoThermia - instruction, helmet
injury_ian - no additional requirements
TRex - 1 x passenger
Compressor
Lesmon - possibly instruction
RedRummy - instruction, helmet
Iaint
James B - no additional requirements
Initial-D - possibly instruction
Andysmee - possibly instruction
JohnVXR (Monaro)
birdy (maybe)
Crissy (maybe)

Quote from: Casey;503408
 MSV cannot offer discounts to anyone who has already paid via the website.

QUOTE]

........... Bummer ..... :Hammer

J.

Humm, starting to get tempted, now less than a long\'un ...

Si.

^^^^^ Go on, you know it makes sense :mmmm

For anyone who hasn\'t driven this circuit here is a free tuition video. :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSYsz2kH2VQ


The track driving starts after a minute of other stuff on the day.

Get your hands off my steering wheel :D

James.

I\'m in as well!

yay!

Can I add an extra driver? Gonna bring my brother, so one of us will be driving while the other goes as passenger...

Casey - yes instruction, no helmet, no xrta passengers, no xtra drivers
Harrizone - no additional requirements
HypoThermia - instruction, helmet
injury_ian - no additional requirements
TRex - 1 x passenger
Compressor
Lesmon - possibly instruction
RedRummy - instruction, helmet, 1 passenger/driver
Iaint
James B - no additional requirements
Initial-D - possibly instruction
Andysmee - possibly instruction
JohnVXR (Monaro)
birdy (maybe)
Crissy (maybe)

^^ :yes No problem RedRummy

Updated list;
Casey - yes instruction, no helmet, no xrta passengers, no xtra drivers
Harrizone - no additional requirements
HypoThermia - instruction, helmet
injury_ian - no additional requirements
TRex - 1 x passenger
Compressor
Lesmon - possibly instruction
RedRummy - instruction, helmet, 1 passenger/driver
Iaint
James B - no additional requirements
Initial-D - possibly instruction
Andysmee - possibly instruction
California Style - possible instruction, possible helmet
JohnVXR (Monaro)
birdy (maybe)
Crissy (maybe)

When do we need to sort £s out?  Really looking forwards to this now!

Quote from: Casey;504347^^ :yes No problem RedRummy

Updated list;
Casey - yes instruction, no helmet, no xrta passengers, no xtra drivers
Harrizone - no additional requirements
HypoThermia - instruction, helmet
injury_ian - no additional requirements
TRex - 1 x passenger
Compressor
Lesmon - possibly instruction
RedRummy - instruction, helmet, 1 passenger/driver
Iaint
James B - no additional requirements
Initial-D - possibly instruction
Andysmee - possibly instruction
California Style - possible instruction, possible helmet
JohnVXR (Monaro)
birdy (maybe)
Crissy (maybe)

Just had a thought... since my brother will be driving too, does that mean I need 2x helmet and 2x instruction?

Quote from: RedRummy;504457Just had a thought... since my brother will be driving too, does that mean I need 2x helmet and 2x instruction?

Only if you\'re both planning on being in the same car on track at the same time...

Quote from: iaint;504390When do we need to sort £s out?  Really looking forwards to this now!

Blimey, it\'s using difficult getting people to stump up the cash, and you\'re eager to pay:Giggle

Don\'t panic, the last couple of times I\'ve arranged these events with MSV they normally want payment form 10-20 days before, so we\'re getting closer!

I\'ll post details as soon as MSV request payment. If I haven\'t heard from them by the end of this week I\'ll chase them.

Quote from: RedRummy;504457Just had a thought... since my brother will be driving too, does that mean I need 2x helmet and 2x instruction?

Helmet - only one needed if it fits you both.

Instruction - that\'s totally optional for both of you. It\'ll be difficult to "share" one instrcutor session. If you are both trackday novices, then I\'d say both invest in a session each, they\'re well worth it. Some instructors are better than others, so there is some variability in that aspect, but all will help you to get more out of the day.

Oh ok, put me down, don\'t need a helmet but will go for tuition, i need all the help i can get ..

Si.

Quote from: smarts;504623Oh ok, put me down, don\'t need a helmet but will go for tuition, i need all the help i can get ..

Si.

It\'s tuition on offer, not psychoanalysis...

Quote from: iaint;504644It\'s tuition on offer, not psychoanalysis...

:)Smarts, good to have you on board, I think (therefore I am.....:Hammer)

I\'m really looking forward to this now, and only 3 weeks to go :yes

Updated list;
Casey - yes instruction, no helmet, no xrta passengers, no xtra drivers
Harrizone - no additional requirements
HypoThermia - instruction, helmet
injury_ian - no additional requirements
TRex - 1 x passenger
Compressor
Lesmon - possibly instruction
RedRummy - instruction, helmet, 1 passenger/driver
Iaint
James B - no additional requirements
Initial-D - possibly instruction
Andysmee - possibly instruction
California Style - possible instruction, possible helmet
Smarts - instruction
JohnVXR (Monaro)
birdy (maybe)
Crissy (maybe)

Quote from: iaint;504490Only if you\'re both planning on being in the same car on track at the same time...

yeah, that was the idea... each of us taking a ride with an instructor, then we\'d go round together sharing the driving...

Quote from: RedRummy;504797yeah, that was the idea... each of us taking a ride with an instructor, then we\'d go round together sharing the driving...

Definately need two helmets and, as the instructor can only instruct one at a time, two lessons as well.

:PartyOK FOLKS, TIME TO PAY:Party

Before you proceed further, please ensure you have read the Motorsportvision “Terms and conditions” http://www.motorsportvision.co.uk/trackdays/trackdayterms.asp (http://www.motorsportvision.co.uk/trackdays/trackdayterms.asp) and check you are happy before proceeding.

You then need to phone MSV on 01474 875218 and ask to speak to “Nick”. If he’s not available, ask for Alex or Jason.

They will need;

Details of the event you are booing (BH 24 June, morning session)
State you are booking as one of the “Rotary and Friends” group to qualify for our 10% discount (as long as we get 10 or more)
Your full name
Postal address
Contact phone number
Email address
Make and model of car you intend to track (reg’n not needed)
Names of additional passengers and/or drivers
Your Credit or Debit card number for payment

If you want the 10% discount on the extras they MUST be booked at the same time as your trackday booking. You can opt to add them later, or on the day itself, but you will lose the 10% discount.

Cost of extras, before discount, are;

Additional Driver £25
Additional Passenger £10
Instruction session ~20 minutes £25
Helmet hire £10


YOUR CREDIT/DEBIT CARD WILL NOT BE CHARGED until 10 people have booked under the group booking arrangement. Once 10 people have booked, the discount will be applied and your card charged. IF WE FAIL TO GET 10 PEOPLE WE WILL NOT GET THE DISCOUNT APPLIED.

DO NOT BOOK VIA THE MSV WEBSITE

If I’ve missed anything, or still any queries, PM or post here.

To anyone interested in trackday insurance - I\'ve requested a quote from one company, and will seek a couple more. As soon as I get responses I\'ll post here. No sure whether I\'ll take it myself or not at this stage, depends on cost. No rush, most of these companies can provide cover next day if desperate.

OK, hit the phones……:)  

THE LIST;
Casey - instruction, no helmet, no xrta passengers, no xtra drivers PAID
Harrizone - no extras
HypoThermia - instruction, helmet
injury_ian - no extras
John (VXR) - possibly instruction
TRex (MRC) - 1x passenger
Compressor (MRC)
Lesmon (MRC) - possibly instruction
RedRummy (MRC) - 1x extra driver
Iaint (MRC)
James B (MRC) - no extras
Initial-D (MRC) - possibly instruction
California Style - instruction, possible helmet
Smarts (MRC) - instruction
Andysmee (MRC) (maybe) - possibly instruction
birdy (maybe)
Crissy (maybe)
Will66 (probably, and with a set of Toyo 888s on!) - will require helmet for my massive head!

I am up for it as well.
Would motorcycle helmet with twin circle protection do or would I need to hire one.
Also got a mate who might be interested. Waiting for his confirmation.


THE LIST;
Casey - instruction, no helmet, no xrta passengers, no xtra drivers PAID
Harrizone - no extras
HypoThermia - instruction, helmet
injury_ian - no extras
John (VXR) - possibly instruction
TRex (MRC) - 1x passenger
Compressor (MRC)
Lesmon (MRC) - possibly instruction
RedRummy (MRC) - 1x extra driver
Iaint (MRC)
James B (MRC) - no extras
Initial-D (MRC) - possibly instruction
California Style - instruction, possible helmet
Smarts (MRC) - instruction
Andysmee (MRC) (maybe) - possibly instruction
birdy (maybe)
Crissy (maybe)
Will66 (probably, and with a set of Toyo 888s on!) - will require helmet for my massive head!
Maz13b (MRC) (about to pay)

:)Hi Maz13b, glad you can join us.

Not being a biker I\'m not sure what "twin circle" protection is. However, my experience of these days is that as long as your helmet is not damaged, and meets ANY of the EU/BS or other helmet standards, you shouldn\'t have a problem. Worst case scenario would be to have to pay £10 on the day to hire one, but I reckon you\'d be OK. I use a modern full face biker\'s helmet (even though I\'ve never ridden a bike in my life :o).

Post your friend\'s details on the list if he decides to tag along. Spaces at the moment are not a problem.

thanks for reply Casey. The helmet is aproved to be used on the track by bikers so as you said it should be ok.

I am still waiting for him to confirm and as soon as he does will post his details here.

Will keep you posted.

Maz

Quote from: maz13b;505053thanks for reply Casey. The helmet is aproved to be used on the track by bikers so as you said it should be ok.

I am still waiting for him to confirm and as soon as he does will post his details here.

Will keep you posted.

Maz

My helmet\'s open face design so you should be fine in a biker helmet!

Booked!

Apparently the 1st so come on you lot :)

when will the MRC discount be applied?

Quote from: Lesmon;505323when will the MRC discount be applied?

If the same process applies as in previous years, you\'ll need to PM Lisa to claim your £20 AFTER the event. Usually Lisa will send a cheque in the post.

If Lisa or Clive are watching this thread, perhaps they\'ll confirm :yes or correct :spank me!

:)BUMP:)

Anyone else? Get yer name down quick, time is running out:2eek

Those of you you on thelist, make sure you pay up (see instructions^^^) this week to secure your place: :yes

We now have 17 people on the list, with 3 "maybes", which means we will take up HALF the available places on the day :Thumbs-up

THE LIST;
Casey PAID
Harrizone - no extras PAID
HypoThermia
injury_ian
John (VXR)
TRex
Compressor
Lesmon
RedRummy
Iaint - PAID
James B - PAID
Initial-D
California Style
Smarts
Maz13b
gwager
Andysmee (maybe)
birdy (maybe)
Crissy (maybe)
Will66 (maybe)

Just paid...

Quote from: Casey;506419:)BUMP:)

THE LIST;
Casey PAID
Harrizone - no extras PAID
HypoThermia
injury_ian
John (VXR)
TRex
Compressor
Lesmon PAID
RedRummy
Iaint - PAID
James B - PAID
Initial-D
California Style
Smarts
Maz13b
gwager
Andysmee (maybe)
birdy (maybe)
Crissy (maybe)
Will66 (maybe)

I know I wasn\'t originally on the list but I\'mnow coming and have booked, Nick told me that only five have booked,come on guys get a bloody move on.

Dave

THE LIST;
Casey PAID
Harrizone - no extras PAID
HypoThermia
injury_ian
John (VXR)
TRex
Compressor
Lesmon PAID
RedRummy
Iaint - PAID
James B - PAID
Initial-D
California Style
Smarts
Maz13b
gwager
Andysmee (maybe)
birdy (maybe)
Crissy (maybe)
Will66 (maybe)
Sicknote - PAID

URGENT

If everyone takes up their booking on our list (inc maybes) there are now only a couple of spaces left for this event overall and going fast.

PLEASE secure your place asap by calling MSV and giving you payment details (see above^^^).

Apparently there is a "Scott Hilliard (?)" on our group booking (with a 350Z?) Can anyone confirm this is a name already on our list, or a friend who\'s tagging along? Not a problem, but I\'m trying to track numbers.....

THE LIST;

Casey PAID
Harrizone PAID
HypoThermia
injury_ian
John (VXR)
TRex
Compressor
Lesmon PAID
RedRummy
Iaint - PAID
James B - PAID (outside group bkg)
Initial-D
California Style
Smarts
Maz13b
gwager
Andysmee (maybe)
birdy (maybe)
Crissy (maybe)
Will66 (maybe)
Sicknote - PAID

Paid!

Apparently:
1) I am number 6 or 7 from MRC
2) places are selling out fast so pull your fingers out of your posteriors (if nothing else so that i get my 10% off when 10 people have paid! :Giggle)

Si.

Come on you guys, buck up, \'caseys\' gone to the trouble of organising this and you have all committed to it, so time to pay up.

Really looking forward to this and crossing swords (tyre tracks :3gears-rh) with Mr. Thacker again. :Tongue1 If it\'s dry this time I think he might have the edge.:D

phoned but the named people weren\'t there... gonna phone tomorrow morning. :)

I will pay tomorrow. Just need to find out if my EU licence would be accepted.

It would now appear that there are not sufficient places left on the day, for everyone that has indicated they would like to take part, so some of you may have left it too late to pay.

You were warned.:(

[size=18]IT IS VITAL TO PHONE MSV TODAY, OR TOMORROW LATEST, WITH YOUR PAYMENT DETAILS OTHERWISE YOUR PLACE CANNOT BE GUARANTEED[/size]

I checked with Alex at MSV this morning. He says there are JUST enough places at the moment for everyone, but demand from outside our group is now at a level that our reserved spaces will be lost if not paid for.

LAST CHANCE!!

Seems like I\'ll have to miss out on this one due to some engine work being needed! Damn!! :(

Sorry for the last minute pull out.

I just booked....   I was No.10 in our group to book, so look out for the discount on your purchase.

Can\'t wait!  :yes

THE LIST;

Casey PAID
Harrizone PAID
HypoThermia
injury_ian
John (VXR)
TRex
Compressor
Lesmon PAID
RedRummy PAID
Iaint - PAID
James B - PAID (outside group bkg)
Initial-D
California Style
Smarts
Maz13b
gwager
Andysmee (maybe)
birdy (maybe)
Crissy (maybe)
Will66 (maybe)
Sicknote - PAID

OK, we\'re getting there, but still a few to go..............

Latest sitaution as I know it;

THE LIST;

Casey PAID
Harrizone PAID
HypoThermia PAID
injury_ian
John (VXR)
TRex
Compressor
Lesmon PAID
RedRummy PAID
Iaint PAID
James B PAID (outside group bkg)
California Style
Smarts PAID
Maz13b
gwager
Andysmee (maybe)
birdy (maybe)
Crissy (maybe)
Will66 PAID
Sicknote PAID

I\'ve paid today over the net.
who do I claim discount from? :P

Maz

Quote from: maz13b;507092I\'ve paid today over the net.
who do I claim discount from? :P

Maz

Welcome to the "team" Maz, look forward to seeing you at BH.

The bad news is, as explained very carefully in this thread, if you book via the website you will not recieve a discount from MSV, you needed to phone MSV direct to make the booking. Not my rules I\'m afraid, it was made clear by MSV that bookings had to be made vai the phone to qualify.

You\'ll have to console yourself with the £20 that the MRC have generously offered towards the cost (see futher up this thread fro details).

heh, not to worry. I worry more about my tyres then the 20 quid that I\'ve over paid :P

hmmm which tyres should I go for cuz my yakohoma is too soft. Might not make back on them from the track.

Maz

don\'t think there\'ll be much drifting going on (:2Mad ), even so I wouldn\'t take a brand new set of tyres... I kinda looking at this as my current set of tyre\'s \'last outing\'  :driving

it my first track day ever so i am not sure what resourses i would need :)
Looking forward to do this.

Maz

Latest, as I know it..........

OK, we\'re well past our "10" milestone, so the 10% discount will now kick in:cool

THE LIST;

Casey PAID
Harrizone PAID
HypoThermia PAID
injury_ian PAID
John (VXR) PAID
TRex
Compressor
Lesmon PAID
RedRummy PAID
Iaint PAID
James B PAID (outside group bkg)
California Style (will be paying 11/6)
Smarts PAID
Maz13b PAID( outside group bkg)
gwager PAID
Andysmee (maybe)
birdy (maybe)
Crissy (maybe)
Will66 PAID
Sicknote PAID

Quote from: maz13b;507242it my first track day ever so i am not sure what resourses i would need :)
Looking forward to do this.

Maz

me too :Thumbs-up

MSV took the £116 yesterday so that looks like the discounted amount :)

Looking forward to everything but the 7:30 sign-in!!!

On a side note - been meanign to change my F1s for something more track focussed - any suggestions?

I am gonna go in to my tyre shop today see what they can offer me.  I have heard dunlops are good and cheap.

Maz

Quote from: iaint;507278On a side note - been meanign to change my F1s for something more track focussed - any suggestions?

Have not used them myself but heard that Yokohama A048Rs or Toyo R888 are briliant for dry track use.
I use the Dunlop Eagle F1s good allround tyre for everyday use and occasional track.

Dunlop Eagle F1s

You sure about that Les ???   lol

Dave

did a search and it comes out as goodyear :P  
unless its the same company there must be some sort of mistake.

Maz

Quote from: maz13b;507319did a search and it comes out as goodyear :P  
unless its the same company there must be some sort of mistake.

Maz

even funnier !!    :Hammer

I know, I\'m taking the p1ss out of Les !!

Dave

Quote from: Sicknote;507299Dunlop Eagle F1s

Awright, awright, fellas...

Its Goodyear Eagle F1...

Sorry all, I\'ll have to pull out of this one! I can\'t get the time off work.

Quote from: Compressor;507562Sorry all, I\'ll have to pull out of this one! I can\'t get the time off work.

Sorry to hear you can\'t make it - thanks for letting us know. Maybe see you at the next one:)

EVENT NOW FULL - AND ONE WEEK TO GO!

OK, MSV have now confirmed this event is FULL, and we have taken 15 of the 40 available spaces - should be a really good day!

MSV have agreed to reserve a group of garages together for us. I\'m hoping to get details of the garage numbers before the day so we know where to go after the briefing.

Confirmation of the "final fifteen" as I know them. Not sure if two of you missed out on the 10% discount (web booking), but at least 13 people would have got 10% off.

THE LIST;

Casey (Malcolm)
Harrizone (Ray)
HypoThermia (Ian)
injury_ian (Ian)
John (VXR) (you can guess!)
Lesmon (Lesley)
RedRummy (?)
Iaint (Iain)
James B (James)
California Style (Robbie)
Smarts (Si)
Maz13b (?)
gwager (Gary)
Will66 (William)
Sicknote (Dave)

Casey (Malcolm)
Harrizone (Ray)
TRex (Dom)
Scott-350Z (Scott)
HypoThermia (Ian)
injury_ian (Ian)
John (VXR) (you can guess!)
Lesmon (Lesley)
RedRummy (?)
Iaint (Iain)
James B (James)
California Style (Robbie)
Smarts (Si)
Maz13b (?)
gwager (Gary)
Will66 (William)
Sicknote (Dave)

 Hi Malcolm, thought I\'d complete the list for you.... ;)  (we were early bookers)

Quote from: TRex;508954Casey (Malcolm)
Harrizone (Ray)
TRex (Dom)
Scott-350Z (Scott)
HypoThermia (Ian)
injury_ian (Ian)
John (VXR) (you can guess!)
Lesmon (Lesley)
RedRummy (?)
Iaint (Iain)
James B (James)
California Style (Robbie)
Smarts (Si)
Maz13b (?)
gwager (Gary)
Will66 (William)
Sicknote (Dave)

 Hi Malcolm, thought I\'d complete the list for you.... ;)  (we were early bookers)

way too many Ian\'s - and one of them can\'t even spell it correctly ... !

I think I\'ve missed the discount of 10% by booking on the web. But still got my space booked. Havent got it through the post tho.

Maz

Casey (Malcolm)
Harrizone (Ray)
TRex (Dom)
Scott-350Z (Scott)
HypoThermia (Ian)
injury_ian (Ian)
John (VXR) (you can guess!)
Lesmon (Lesley)
RedRummy (Jonny)
Iaint (Iain)
James B (James)
California Style (Robbie)
Smarts (Si)
Maz13b (?)
gwager (Gary)
Will66 (William)
Sicknote (Dave)



really looking forward to this now....:3gears-rh

If the bloody Shell drivers strike again, and I don\'t get my V-Power, there\'ll be trouble  :rollin

ONE MORE?

OK, I\'ve just been trying to correlate the names I have with those that MSV have on file.

Having trouble as they have EIGHTEEN names and I only have SEVENTEEN:3Confused. Maybe one of those is an extra driver, not bringing a car?

Names I can\'t match are;

Duncan McBain
Artem Tserenia

One of those has to be Maz13B? Who\'s the other one?

No problem at all, but it\'d be nice to know I have a full list.............

Casey (Malcolm)
Harrizone (Ray)
TRex (Dom)
Scott-350Z (Scott)
HypoThermia (Ian)
injury_ian (Ian)
John (VXR) (you can guess!)
Lesmon (Leslie)
RedRummy (Jonny)
Iaint (Iain)
James B (James)
California Style (Robbie)
Smarts (Si)
Maz13b (?)
gwager (Gary)
Will66 (William)
Sicknote (Dave)

ALSO GARAGING..............

We have EIGHT garages (Numbers 4 thro 11) reserved for us. These are the closest ones available to the pit exit, briefing room and snack bar. Those of you who are familair with BH and want to get to a garage early can head for any of these. The garages can easily accomodate 2 cars, so we might have a couple with 3 cars.

So, any of you who want to "double-up" or "triple up" with friend(s) can sort yourselves out beforehand and head for any of the garages in our group. Other than that, we\'ll sort it out on the day. Maybe a chance to share with a rotary stranger :)

Thanks Casey for organising this.

Looking forward to it.

James.

Don\'t recognise the names... you weren\'t expecting the names of passengers and extra drivers were you? The guy at MSV didn\'t ask.

As for on the day... what do we do... I\'m a trackday n00b. Presumably before we get near the pits we\'re gonna have to have safety briefings etc...?

Quote from: RedRummy;509764Don\'t recognise the names... you weren\'t expecting the names of passengers and extra drivers were you? The guy at MSV didn\'t ask.

As for on the day... what do we do... I\'m a trackday n00b. Presumably before we get near the pits we\'re gonna have to have safety briefings etc...?

Usually have a drivers briefing at the beginning of the day before they let you loose on the track :)

Quote from: RedRummy;509764As for on the day... what do we do... I\'m a trackday n00b. Presumably before we get near the pits we\'re gonna have to have safety briefings etc...?

Don\'t worry, you won\'t be a "noob" anymore this time next week (and I\'ll wager you\'ll want to go again!).

These events are well organised - just don\'t be late for the start!

Timetable
 
 07:30  Signing on  
 08:30  Safety briefing  
 09:00  Open lane begins  
 12:00  Track time ends

When you get to the main circuit entrance (off the main road by hotel), proceed through the circuit barriers. Someone might ask you why you are there, just say "trackday". Proceed on that road until you see the main grandstand to your left (you can\'t miss it, shops underneath). At the end of the Grandstand, to your left you will see the Octagon Restaurant, where the briefing normally takes place. Suggest we all gather in the car park near there - just look for other georgeous cars that look just like yours (unless you\'re first:))

The first hour involves signing to say you realise that driving a car at over 100mph can be dangerous and it\'s not the organiser\'s fault if you do something silly ;).

Seriously, you\'ll be told to get your car noise checked and a sticker will go on your windscreen to confirm you\'ve passed. The safety briefing is very thorough and will tell you about track "etiquette" for the event. Before the track opens there is normally a "follow me" session behind an instructor to show you the track and the "accepted" cornering lines. All the "recommended" braking points and corner apexes are marked with coloured cones and these will be explained during the briefing.

For the "noobs", with aplogies to the "vets"; some "pearls of wisdom" from previous trackdayers (not my own work!)

Make sure you have plenty of petrol when you arrive - there is a Texaco garage 0.5 mile from the circuit on the main road. You don\'t want to be going out to fill up halfway through the morning session! Expect 10-15mpg whilst ontrack. Remember RX-8 fuel pickup can get tricky on long right-handers like "Clearways/Clark Curve" on less than a quarter tank! A lap is 1.2miles.

Take it easy until tyres are warmed up and until you are familiar with the circuit.

Do not be tempted to do too many consecutive laps. It\'s about a minute a lap on the indy circuit, you\'ll find 10-15 laps is probably about right. By then your tyres, brakes and engine will need cooling down. Beware you may experience brake fade if you stay out too long, and your road tyres will literally start to melt.

It\'s suggested you do a "cooling down lap" before coming back into the pits (light braking, easy cornering, get some air across the brakes).

Come in and let everything cool down  - do NOT apply hand brake (use reverse gear if parking on the downward sloping pit lane, or park on the level in  agarage), open bonnet. RX-8\'ers may wish to remove the plastic engine cover for the event (leave it in the garage).

Check oil before, during and after the event.

Make sure tyre pressures are correct. Most people recommend  2-4 psi extra for the track, to stiffen up the sidewalls.

(RX-8\'s) Do not switch off DSC unless you are supremely confident.

Do not have anything loose laying around in the passenger compartment or boot. Use the garage to store any stuff.

Above all enjoy yourself and lets all have a good natter whilst the cars are cooling down.

After the event finishes we may wish to grab a bite at the "Octagon" reaturant (usaually the signing on anf briefing takes place here).[/COLOR]

Quote from Tom Chilton (BTCC driver);

"Paddock Hill is a real buzz. On TV it looks like any other corner but because there is such a hill, you actually hold your breath the first time you go down it! "

Anything anyone wants to add?

Pretty confident my FD will pass the noise test, do you only need to worry if you have a known \'loud\' exhaust (Nur Spec etc) or is it quite strict?

How loud is 105db (or whatever it is?)

used to live about 5 miles from brands Hatch, and you could hear the BTCC cars roaring round, and some of the older historic cars they used to do...

Quote from: Casey;509820Make sure tyre pressures are correct. Most people recommend  2-4 psi extra for the track, to stiffen up the sidewalls.

Just one small point on the tyre pressures.

If you\'re doing short sessions then this is good advice but if you are doing longer sessions (5 laps and over), I would take 3-5 psi out of the tyres as the added heat that is generated increases the psi.  I\'ll be running Toyo 888\'s on 18\'s with 25 psi. (if you do this however just make sure you have a warm up lap to get the heat into them).

Dave

Quote from: Sicknote;510021Just one small point on the tyre pressures.

If you\'re doing short sessions then this is good advice but if you are doing longer sessions (5 laps and over), I would take 3-5 psi out of the tyres as the added heat that is generated increases the psi.  I\'ll be running Toyo 888\'s on 18\'s with 25 psi. (if you do this however just make sure you have a warm up lap to get the heat into them).

Dave

I tend to agree with Sicknote - I am using F1s (yes...Goodyear, Dave!!!)  on 18s with 26-27 psi cold pressure.

I\'ve noticed quite a big increase in understeer after a few laps of Silverstone on F1s.

It\'s actually a good idea to do a few laps, pop back into the pits and re-check pressures, let a little out if needed.  Rears tend to be fine but the fronts will push on after a while.

Artem Tserenia - Maz13b

Maz13b out :P

Quote from: Casey;509820.........Proceed on that road until you see the main grandstand to your left (you can\'t miss it, shops underneath)......

Errr, sorry about that. The grandstand will be to your RIGHT. If it\'s to your left you are on the circuit, so watch out in your mirrors:)

Quote from: maz13b;510276Artem Tserenia - Maz13b

Maz13b out :P

Message received.........thanks Artem, see ya there!

Anyone own up to being Duncan McBain? or have we got a canny scotsman who\'s tagging along to get the discount :)

Casey, any chance of getting your number if I were to get lost?

Cheers

Artem

Quote from: maz13b;510441Casey, any chance of getting your number if I were to get lost?

Cheers

Artem

You have a PM

Cheers mate.

Whats the likelyhood of blowing a whole tank of V-Power?

Looking online the nearest Shell garage is 5km away...

Easily ........... and you will especially need to fill up if you have fuel starvation issues under half a tank like me.

The run to the shell station is not too bad ............ will they have any fuel though ?

There is a Texaco station nearby and I found their higher octane fuel pretty good.

I shall be down there the tonight and will check out the Shell station.

J.

Have fun out there tomorrow,

We are going to pop out and see you "socialy" in the course of the morning/

Not very likely in a half-day event.  Last time we were there I managed ~70 miles on track and had no major issues BUT I would reccomend starting with ~3/4 of a tank in there.

Quote from: Casey;509820Don\'t worry, you won\'t be a "noob" anymore this time next week (and I\'ll wager you\'ll want to go again!).

These events are well organised - just don\'t be late for the start!

Timetable
 
 07:30  Signing on  
 08:30  Safety briefing  
 09:00  Open lane begins  
 12:00  Track time ends

When you get to the main circuit entrance (off the main road by hotel), proceed through the circuit barriers. Someone might ask you why you are there, just say "trackday". Proceed on that road until you see the main grandstand to your left (you can\'t miss it, shops underneath). At the end of the Grandstand, to your left you will see the Octagon Restaurant, where the briefing normally takes place. Suggest we all gather in the car park near there - just look for other georgeous cars that look just like yours (unless you\'re first:))

The first hour involves signing to say you realise that driving a car at over 100mph can be dangerous and it\'s not the organiser\'s fault if you do something silly ;).

Seriously, you\'ll be told to get your car noise checked and a sticker will go on your windscreen to confirm you\'ve passed. The safety briefing is very thorough and will tell you about track "etiquette" for the event. Before the track opens there is normally a "follow me" session behind an instructor to show you the track and the "accepted" cornering lines. All the "recommended" braking points and corner apexes are marked with coloured cones and these will be explained during the briefing.

For the "noobs", with aplogies to the "vets"; some "pearls of wisdom" from previous trackdayers (not my own work!)

Make sure you have plenty of petrol when you arrive - there is a Texaco garage 0.5 mile from the circuit on the main road. You don\'t want to be going out to fill up halfway through the morning session! Expect 10-15mpg whilst ontrack. Remember RX-8 fuel pickup can get tricky on long right-handers like "Clearways/Clark Curve" on less than a quarter tank! A lap is 1.2miles.

Take it easy until tyres are warmed up and until you are familiar with the circuit.

Do not be tempted to do too many consecutive laps. It\'s about a minute a lap on the indy circuit, you\'ll find 10-15 laps is probably about right. By then your tyres, brakes and engine will need cooling down. Beware you may experience brake fade if you stay out too long, and your road tyres will literally start to melt.

It\'s suggested you do a "cooling down lap" before coming back into the pits (light braking, easy cornering, get some air across the brakes).

Come in and let everything cool down  - do NOT apply hand brake (use reverse gear if parking on the downward sloping pit lane, or park on the level in  agarage), open bonnet. RX-8\'ers may wish to remove the plastic engine cover for the event (leave it in the garage).

Check oil before, during and after the event.

Make sure tyre pressures are correct. Most people recommend  2-4 psi extra for the track, to stiffen up the sidewalls.

(RX-8\'s) Do not switch off DSC unless you are supremely confident.

Do not have anything loose laying around in the passenger compartment or boot. Use the garage to store any stuff.

Above all enjoy yourself and lets all have a good natter whilst the cars are cooling down.

After the event finishes we may wish to grab a bite at the "Octagon" reaturant (usaually the signing on anf briefing takes place here).[/COLOR]

Quote from Tom Chilton (BTCC driver);

"Paddock Hill is a real buzz. On TV it looks like any other corner but because there is such a hill, you actually hold your breath the first time you go down it! "

Anything anyone wants to add?

great advice just a couple of silly ones from me,
do you have to have acsess to a towing eye (one or both?)
do you need a skid lid for all track days? (not a problem i have one but its good to know the rules)

thanks
Mark

Helmet needed definately.

Quote from: mpk490p;511157do you have to have acsess to a towing eye (one or both?)

There is no mention of towing eyes on the webiste T&Cs... however, if you go off and need to be \'recovered\' they\'ll prolly just wrap something round the chassis and yank it out...  wrecking the bumper(s)!!!

not sure if there are any gravel traps?

Quote from: RedRummy;511188There is no mention of towing eyes on the webiste T&Cs... however, if you go off and need to be \'recovered\' they\'ll prolly just wrap something round the chassis and yank it out...  wrecking the bumper(s)!!!

not sure if there are any gravel traps?

............. oh yes ......... big one at Paddock Hill bend.

J.

Towing eyes - good question!!

For RX-8 owners - you WILL be required to fit your FRONT towing eye in position before you go out on track (the marshalls will look the first time you try to exit the pit lane). For those of you who\'ve never fitted it, dead simple; there should (!) be two eyes in the boot. Snap out the "captive" plastic cover, top right of your "smile" grille at the front. Screw in eye and tighten usising standard wheelnut spanner. Job done in a few minutes. They\'ve never bothered to "request" fitting the one at the rear.

Not sure what the towing eye situation is with the 7\'s?

Helmets - compulsory at all trackdays I know. Not required for events such as the "North Weald" activity days with Andy Walsh of Car Limits.

Fuel. Good advice above. You\'ll be lucky if you get to 90 miles distance in a 3 hour session (70 more likely). At say 9mpg, that\'s potentially 8-10 gallons, so the fuller the tank at the start the batter, especially as the 8\'s (and 7\'s?)suffer from fuel starvation on less than a quarter tank on long right-hand bends! We\'ve experienced that problem MANY times at various circuits with long right handers!!

OK, less than 24 hours to go :mmmm:mmmm

Towing eye or a safe decent point for towing/pulling you is needed, but not mandatory!

  A couple years back with one of my FD\'s at Brands while cueing to get onto the track, the guys at the holding point to the track normally gives your car a quick once over and he noticed my car had absoutly no safe means of attachment for me to get pulled out of traps without wrecking my bumpers etc.
 He give me a stern warning and said it will be at my own risk if I need recovering, to which I agreed and made certain to stay on the track for my own good... :bandit

 So you should be fine, just stay on the track.... :chat

Looks like its going to be a hot day - all arms and legs need to be covered up right?

got get a bit steamy in there!

^^^^^Oddly enough, I thought the "arms and legs covered up" was generally a rule at these events, but I can\'t see anything on the MSV website that says this (but I might have missed it!).

Suggest come prepared to cover up, but might be worth bringing change of clothes in case it\'s OK?

Will be wearing a long-sleeved top and trousers - not been on a trackday where it wasn\'t a rule.

I cant wait till tomorrow.  Sad thing I have to wake up at 6am.
Might go to sleep now to get some sort of sleep.

See you all tomorrow. Dont forget your driving licence.

Maz

See you girls in the morning.... :3gears-rh

 Oh, \'Baggsie\' on Pit #7.....:p

why pit 7?

and the \'covered legs and arms\' is on the T&Cs somewhere, i read on the website.

(bleary eyed)

last check of the website before setting off......  can\'t wait LOL