***TRACKDAY - Brands Hatch, Fri 3 Dec - NOW 31 Jan***

[CrissyUK]

I think that IS the max number of cars on the day, only 25 allowed on track at any one time and they say that you have to come in after 20 minutes or so to allow others to have a go too. Last year it worked well and we never had to queue up for too long to get back on the track.

[Casey]

I\'m told that the BH Indy circuit has a track limit of 32, and the maximum number of cars that will be booked for the day is 70, so it doesn\'t look too bad on that basis.

BTW, I see the early booking discount has now been removed. It\'s now showing £130, not the discounted £91........

[Test Drives Unlimited]

Glad I booked early :yes

[antnicuk]

I\'m surprised it 32 cars, it\'s normally somthing like 1 car for every .1 of a mile of track so about 12 - 14 cars if I\'m not mistaken. 32 would certainly be like a traffic jam. Maybe 32 is for competition where drivers have race licenses

[Casey]

AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT - BOOK NOW!!

There are now 64 places booked up for this trackday from the maximum available of 70 (so 6 places left). Unfortunately, the early booking discount has gone, but places are still available at a very reasonable £115 (less £20 if you are a FULL MRC member, claimable AFTER the event).

If you are wanting to go, book now, or you may not get a place.

FIFTEEN rotary powered cars are already paid up for this event, so it\'ll be a good one!

Here is a video of MY FIRST EVER trackday in my own car at Brands in 2007...

[NickD]

Was that the day we shared with the Honda\'s. a bunch of silly people they were!

[Casey]

^^^ Nah, that was Dec 2008 Nick - I remember that one :Grrr

That was on my 3rd outing to Brands! This\'ll be my 5th :mmmm

[shaunwil]

Oulton will be last day I can make this year. Need to build the funds back up over winter from the engine rebuild !

Shaun

[Sicknote]

I still think this is too many cars and could get rather jamed at the start line throughout the day, just a bit concerned.

[Casey]

^^^ Dave, I share your potential concern. However, I\'ve been assured that the track limit is 32 cars, so with 70 cars booked in it should work on the basis of most cars staying out ~33% of the time (on average), therefore allowing some slack to avoid pitlane queuing. Might be busy at the first session of the day though!

STOP PRESS: due to someone having a problem with their car, their place, and that of a friend, are now available. So, TWO places still available if you are quick!

[Arnie_O]

For those going to Brands that want a CG Lock please see my update here  I have been offered an earlier version for £30 and will have them for Brands

[Casey]

Breifing document for this event available below for download. Most of the old hands will be familiar with everything by now, so produced mainly for new comers. Sorry if it\'s rather RX-8 centric, but easier to write from personal experience with my 8

BTW, there still appear to be TWO places left, due to cancellations, any late takers?

[Casey]

This event was sold out again but there is

ONE PLACE NOW AVAILABLE!

Stewartm can\'t now make it to Brands Hatch and he is too late to cancel his paid up place, so he\'s looking for someone to transfer his slot to. If anyone is intersted, please PM me and I\'ll pass on Stewart\'s contact details so you can "negotiate" direct.

[stewartm]

Thanks for posting this up Casey.

A couple of guys were really quick out of the blocks, so it looks like this place has already gone.

Hope you guys get a good day for it :god

[Casey]

^^^ No problem, shows this event is very popular to have gone so quickly!