***TRACKDAY Series 2011***

[Casey]

OK, a fresh New Year ahead beckons â€" maybe not the best of weather to totally enjoy our fine modes of transport just yet, but I’m looking forward to the spring and summer!

I will update this thread throughout the year with general plans, thoughts and discussion about the trackday calendar for 2011. Once firm dates for specific events are finalised I will start a separate thread on each and post a link from here. So, if you are interested in the MRC Trackday Series in 2011, then subscribe to this thread and you won’t miss anything, as long as you check your email address in your profile is correct!

These trackdays are open to all. If you’ve not done a trackday before, then help will be on hand (as much as you need). Even if you only want to come along to watch, take pictures, take some passenger rides or socialise with other rotary enthusiasts then you are welcome at any of the events.

I plan to organise FIVE “official” MRC trackday events during 2011. I’m in the process of putting together the program, but current thoughts on the trackdays for this year are;

Definite tracks on the list;

• Cadwell Park (lovely track)
• Brands Hatch (a firm favourite)
• Snetterton 300 (newly restructured track layout this year)

Other contenders are;

• Oulton Park -  another fine circuit
• Donnington - newly re-opened, only a few trackday dates released, but looking very expensive!
• Thruxton â€" high speed circuit
• Silverstone â€" a national treasure

(any thoughts on others?)

I’d welcome your thoughts on the additional two tracks to consider this year, via PM or this thread.

If you have any questions about trackdays in general, then please post up on this thread, or send me a PM.

In addition to the above, I would like to know the level of interest in a potential “Rotary Only” session (15 mins on track) at Japfest, Castle Combe, on Saturday, May 14th. For this to work we have to “fill” a 20 car session. It would be fantastic to showboat our rotaries in an exclusive session to the massive crowds at Japfest. Cost is £35/car, but I’ve been in touch with Clive and the MRC will contribute towards this cost. Further details, for those who are interested, can be found on THIS THREAD

Also a reminder that there is a large group of us going to a full trackday at Brands Hatch on 31st January (weather permitting). This was originally scheduled for 4th December, but postponed due to the snow! The last time I checked all the places for 31st were taken, but anyone is most welcome to come along to watch, etc.

[Arnie_O]

Well Casey if your talking about Stowe at Silverstone then as you already know i loved that circuit and would welcome an opertunity to get back there, fingers crossed they have some drifting sessions again and i fel more competent at the slideways stuff now.

[shaunwil]

Donnington are really strict on noise levels, the councils are complete numpties over it !

Been wondering about Rockingham, has anybody done that.

Definately want to do Cadwell and Oulton this year (at least once), still got 4 trackdays on the insurance to get in before July :Giggle

Shaun

[TiddlesRX7]

Depending on my finances at the time I hope to do Cadwell and Oulton. It gonna be an expencive year or two for me, but if I can I will drive them if not I will try to get to them to cheer/abuse the rest of you.

[shaunwil]

Also been asked if I could mention a track-day happening at Anglesey in May.

http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=483176902543&id=669672543#!/home.php?sk=group_175045239190926

Would be with the RS owners club, 2 day meet with a trackday on the 22nd of May.

Shaun

[Casey]

Hi Shaun, no problem at all in mentioning other trackdays here that members think could be of interest. BTW though, the link you provided didn\'t work for me for some reason!

[shaunwil]

Sorry :

First Track Day & Show at the all new 2.1mile Anglesey Circuit.
22nd May 2011

5th Gear use the track for testing and it has spectacular scenery for spectators.
Track time is just - £165
Additional Drivers - £25
Passenger rides on the day in aid of the Air Ambulance (Neil may well be doing some of them ) £5

Show prices
Car Clubs - £5.00 per car paid in advance by 6th May.
General admission - £10 per person on the day

All car enthusiast groups no matter of make/model are welcome

Trade support / Concours / Static Display / Motorsport Displays plus your friendly Ford mag in attendance

Shaun

[MrHanky]

Donnington are really strict on noise levels, the councils are complete numpties over it !
 
Been wondering about Rockingham, has anybody done that.
 
Definately want to do Cadwell and Oulton this year (at least once), still got 4 trackdays on the insurance to get in before July :Giggle
 
Shaun

 
I did Rockingham in November and absolutely loved it.  Twas a damp day and the surface is very very slippy, but still loved the day.  Got better in the afternoon as it dried slightly.
 
Thats on my list to do this year (hopefully in the dry), as well as Cadwell.
 
Mark

[shaunwil]

What about the Cadwell on June 7th ? £164 with MOT...........

Shame its Oulton Park Day after !

Shaun

[shaunwil]

Oulton 19th July ? £229....

http://www.circuit-days.co.uk/event_info.asp?id=386

Shaun

[Casey]

OK, all you trackday enthusiasts; firstly, a big thank you from me to the growing band of members who are regularly supporting these events. It’s also really pleasing that we had some first timers at Brands Hatch a few weeks ago and it was clear that they all thoroughly enjoyed the day and will be back for more! First timers are very welcome; rest assured the regulars will give you all the support and advice you need, both prior to, and during the events themselves.

There will be five “officially supported” MRC Trackday Series dates in 2011. Full (paid up) club members will be entitled to a £20 contribution towards the costs of up to FOUR events. Tickets MUST be bought through the club shop to receive this discount, not direct from the Trackday Operators.

I will also be publicising the same events over on the RX8OC, and will let FDUK know what we are planning. As ever, ALL rotary cars are most welcome, member of any club or not.

So, after much consideration, and taking into account other car related events taking place throughout 2011, these are 4 of the trackdays (of 5) I will be arranging this year.

[INDENT]7th June (Tuesday), Cadwell Park, via Mazdaontrack, ~£169 before discounts
22nd July (Friday), Oulton Park, via Mazdaontrack, ~£229 before discounts
19th Sept (Monday), Snetterton 300, via Easytrack, ~£175 before discounts
2nd Dec (Friday), Brands Hatch, with Mazdaontrack, ~£100 before discounts (if booked early)[/INDENT]
Please bear in mind the MRC is also supporting the following;

[INDENT]14th May (Saturday), Castle Combe, Japfest exclusive “Rotary Only” track session (~15 mins)

LINK HERE[/INDENT]If anyone member wants to organise any additional events, then please feel free to do so. Have a word with me first please, but then I’d be happy for anyone to use this thread to promote other “member organised” events.

Some considerations that have lead to the above;
1.   Lots of requests for Oulton to be “in the summer”, due to poor weather last year â€" done.
2.   No event in August â€" we have Rotorstock, Japfest2 and many other events that month.
3.   Donington would be great, but the prices are ridiculous; typically ~£400+, with 98dB limit.
4.   Thruxton appear to only operate with a 90dB limit; far too restrictive!

I would like to include one more date in the calendar, either late April or October. October is more promising, as we have the Spring Rotor show on 23rd April, early April is “out” for me, and a lot a lot of people are going to a “Help for Heroes” Anglesey trackday on 8th April. Track dates for October are not fully released yet, so I may wait a little to see what comes up. Your inputs on sorting the “final” venues and dates would be most welcome. Some thoughts, based on inputs so far from people;

31st October, Monday, Bedford Autodrome, Full GT, 101dB,  ~£125
Silverstone, national circuit, ~£200, date to be sorted.
Rockingham, ~£175, date to be sorted.

If you see any good October trackdays, either PM me or post up here.

In the meantime, get the dates in your diary, sort out your cars, and start saving up the pennies!

[Will66]

I shall probably see you at Oulton Park!  Maybe Cadwell but work might get in the way.

[shaunwil]

Cadwell and Oulton are a a definate for me. Very interested in Rockingham and possibly Silverstone.

Looking forward to these already

Shaun

[Arnie_O]

OMG.... Cadwell PArk FTW

[CrissyUK]

Excellent choice of dates Malcolm, especially as most of them are with Mazda on Track so we know it\'s likely to be a great crowd.

I don\'t see a Cadwell II though...