*** TRACKDAY Brands Hatch, Fri, 7 Dec ***

[Grant Monkhouse]

No that\'s good, just like to make things available for the lesser people such as myself with rubbish locating skills. More of a practical kind of person.

[Casey]

This thread possibly?

casey will no doubt start a 2013 trackday thread later in the year.  But I can virtually guarantee it will include but not be limited to Oulton Park in the Spring, Japfest, Cadwell and Brands Hatch in December, with a few others thrown in for good measure.

:Giggle Will66 beat me to it!

I try to arrange a "core" of 4 trackday events per year which, to date, have been supported by MRC "officially" and qualify for a rebate of ~£10-15. Hypothermia kindly helped out this year with the Cadwell Park trackday arrangements back in September. Brands Hatch in December and Japfest in May have started to figure as two "regulars" in the annual calendar, due to their popularity.

Outside the core events there are usally several others, such as Snetterton in July this year, organised by "California Stlye".

I\'m seriously thinking of including Croft next year, maybe in place of Oulton or Cadwell. Donington would be good too, but depends on cost and noise regs. I try and avoid any events less then 105dB static to ensure maximum opportunity for everyone to come along.

[steve garbutt]

Well I for one really hope Cadwell is included in next year as its been my fav to press

[Casey]

Final bump for this one as with 66 places already sold it isn\'t going to take long before it\'s sold out (probably 75 max). Last chance.....

[Ian.Mothersole]

Well I for one really hope Cadwell is included in next year as its been my fav to press

+1 on that!!
Really annoyed I could make it this year as I thoroughly enjoyed it last year. A great track and its probably the track day where I felt I made the most improvement from the start of the day to the end.

Ian.

[steve garbutt]

Btw what hotel are people staying in as I want to book early

[Casey]

Thankfully, this is a day trip for me, so not using a hotel

For convenience, there is a hotel right at the entrance, but it\'s a Thistle hotel at ~£80/night B&B. I know some guys used a Premier Inn last year to save cost. The "room only" cost for a two night\'s stay, advanced pay, no refund is £86. It\'s about a 10 minute drive to the circuit.

Thistle Link

Premier Inn link

Steve, have a look at these, and maybe see if there is anything else around. As soon as you choose something, let us know and I\'ll "promote" it on here and over on the RX8OC too. I doubt if anyone else has thought about a hotel yet!

Nearer the time we also need to think a place for a meal on the Friday night. We had a meal at the Beefeater next to the Premier Inn last year, but the service was diabolical, so will try somewhere else this year! Need to book early due to it being the Christmas period!

[Ian.Mothersole]

I thought the Indian place we went to a couple of years ago was quite nice... might not everyone\'s cup of tea mind...

[Casey]

^^ Yep, that place was OK for the food, but rather empty with no atmosphere. I recall we had to hang around waiting for the place to open up :Giggle

I\'ll see if there are any other places nearby we can try.

[Casey]

So, list time, who\'s up for a meal nearby after the event? I\'ll probably need to book something soon as it\'s going to be busy with Christmas bookings.

Quote and update please (Yes if staying for food, No if not);
1. Zarterone
2. Harrizone
3. Ian Mothersole - Yes
4. DreRX8
5. Arnie_O
6. Casey - Yes
7. GreySilver Beast
8. Steve Garbutt (+garage)
9. RX8Head
10. Pukka (+garage)

It looks like Pukka (Phil Collard) and his RX-7 must\'ve bagged the last place! Welcome along Phil.

I\'ve just received an email to say this trackday is now SOLD OUT!

[steve garbutt]

Put me down for a yes

[Casey]

Done :p

So, list time, who\'s up for a meal nearby after the event? I\'ll probably need to book something soon as it\'s going to be busy with Christmas bookings.

Quote and update please (Yes if staying for food, No if not);
1. Zarterone
2. Harrizone
3. Ian Mothersole - Yes
4. DreRX8
5. Arnie_O
6. Casey - Yes
7. GreySilver Beast
8. Steve Garbutt (+garage)- Yes
9. RX8Head
10. Pukka (+garage)

It looks like Pukka (Phil Collard) and his RX-7 must\'ve bagged the last place! Welcome along Phil.

I\'ve just received an email to say this trackday is now SOLD OUT!

[rote8]

So, list time, who\'s up for a meal nearby after the event? I\'ll probably need to book something soon as it\'s going to be busy with Christmas bookings.

Quote and update please (Yes if staying for food, No if not);
1. Zarterone
2. Harrizone - Yes Think you know my preference :2Rolleyes
3. Ian Mothersole - Yes
4. DreRX8
5. Arnie_O
6. Casey - Yes
7. GreySilver Beast
8. Steve Garbutt (+garage)- Yes
9. RX8Head
10. Pukka (+garage)

It looks like Pukka (Phil Collard) and his RX-7 must\'ve bagged the last place! Welcome along Phil.

I\'ve just received an email to say this trackday is now SOLD OUT!

[Mir]

I would have made it, but, I am not sure about the work commitments hence, I didn\'t put my name down. I think I would have to Gate-crash or contact Phil (thats if he has spare space and willing to take me with him) and jump with him and support him and all of you guys on the track day. .

Mir

[Casey]

As always, everyone is most welcome to come along and hang around, chat, take pictures, go out on some passenger rides, etc. We should have 4 garages in block together so we can have a good social day in between track stints.

If anyone hasn\'t been to a trackday before and wants to see how they operate this is a good chance to find out. Entry is completely free to the circuit and the pit area. There is a helmet hire (£10, if you don\'t have one) and a £10 passenger sign-on fee, which covers you to passenger in any number of cars for the whole day.