***TRACKDAY, Brands Hatch, Friday 5th December***

[Casey]

For those of you who haven\'t been to this December before, it has become a popular event, a bit of a tradition really, although not quite on the scale or prestige of Wimbledon    It has been a regular event in the club calendar since 2008. Harrizone, Zarterone and I have attended every Dec Brands Hatch day since then :Thumbs-up

TWENTY TWO cars came along last year and we had a great time - link to last year\'s thread on the RX8OC - LINK HERE

So, let\'s start the ball rolling

Track and event details for anyone new;
CIRCUIT STATS:
Length - 1.2 miles (Indy)
Corners - 5
Noise - 105db (compulsory stationary test)

PROVISIONAL TIMINGS OF THE DAY:
- Sign On 07:30 - 08:30
- Briefing: 08:30am
- OPL from 09.00
- Lunch 12.30-13.30
- OPL 13.30
- Track Closes 16.00 (Day light permitting)

Book your place via THIS LINK

Newcomers to trackdays are very welcome; please be aware that the track can be a little cold, wet and greasy at this time of the year, so can be more challenging (and fun) to drive   Luckily, we\'ve often been blessed with cool, but bight, sunny days, where most of the track dries out and warms up a bit by lunchtime. Of course, I won\'t mention the year the event was postponed due to 2 feet of snow  :lol:

We should be able to offer a "Buddy" to anyone who requests one. This means you will be assigned an experienced trackday driver who will stay with you from the very start of the day until you are happy to unite the knot  :lol:  The Buddy can help you as much or as little as you want; help with checking your car, signing on, noise testing, getting to the briefing, passenger laps (you driving, and/or Buddy driving to show lines), etc. I always recommend people new to the track also book a "formal" tuition slot, 20 mins with a qualified instructor for ~£20. Great value for money if you are new to trackday driving.

If you are unfamiliar with Brands Hatch then this will help you visualise what it\'s like to drive;

A “nearside foglight” perspective;
HINTS:
1. Turn your sound down low, the wind noise isn\'t good!
2. Click on the 360p and select 720p to get the HD version of the video.

I\'ll start a list of names in the next post here; please quote and add your name if interested and want to stay for a meal at the end of the event. If you have any questions, please post up here or PM me.

Finally, here is a previous track briefing, which I will update and re-issue later in the year…

[Casey]

I want to go!
[list=1]

• Casey â€" T\'DAY booked, evening meal (5th)
  
• Nigel â€" T’DAY booked, evening meal (5th)
  
• Harrizone - T’DAY booked, evening meal (5th)
  
• Ian.M - T’DAY booked, evening meal (5th)
  
• tractorboy -definitely going not booked yet.
• Ranjan - T’DAY booked - I had completely forgotton I had booked this in February  #-o
  
• stewartm & KJB - T’DAY booked, count us in for any scran on the 5th
  
• SeriousSam + Soph â€" probable evening meal (5th)
  
• Clive - Booking tomorrow/ plus evening meal

Please "quote this post", add your name, whether you\'ve booked yet, and/or meal wanted after the event, then remove quote markers and post up. Note numbers are automatically added for you!. Thanks

[Casey]

Updated list

ONLY A HANDFUL OF PLACES LEFT NOW, SO BOOK ASAP IF YOU WANT TO JOIN THE REST OF US!

I want to go!
[list=1]

• Casey â€" T\'DAY booked, evening meal (5th)
  
• Nigel â€" T’DAY booked, evening meal (5th)
  
• Harrizone - T’DAY booked, evening meal (5th)
  
• Ian.M - T’DAY booked, evening meal (5th)
  
• tractorboy T’DAY booked
  
• Ranjan - T’DAY booked
  
• stewartm & KJB - T’DAY booked, count us in for any scran on the 5th
  
• SeriousSam + Soph â€" T\'DAY booked, probable evening meal (5th)
  
• Clive - T’DAY booked, evening meal (5th)
  
• cib24 - Booked. Up for the evening meal if a decent spot is chosen.
  
• zarterone  - T’DAY booked, evening meal (5th)
  
• Salesy - T\'DAY booked, Maybe meal (5th)
  
• Arnie_O - T\'DAY booked, Maybe meal (5th)
  
• Essex Rotary - T\'DAY booked, Maybe meal maybe for two (5th)
  

Please "quote this post", add your name, whether you\'ve booked yet, and/or meal wanted after the event, then remove quote markers and post up. Thanks

Essex Rotary - Hopefully "Project Superlight" will be ready in time things are progressing nicely right now.

[Lisa]

ONLY A HANDFUL OF PLACES LEFT NOW, SO BOOK ASAP IF YOU WANT TO JOIN THE REST OF US!

I want to go!
[list=1]

• Casey – T\'DAY booked, evening meal (5th)
  
• Nigel – T’DAY booked, evening meal (5th)
  
• Harrizone - T’DAY booked, evening meal (5th)
  
• Ian.M - T’DAY booked, evening meal (5th)
  
• tractorboy T’DAY booked
  
• Ranjan - T’DAY booked
  
• stewartm & KJB - T’DAY booked, count us in for any scran on the 5th
  
• SeriousSam + Soph – T\'DAY booked, probable evening meal (5th)
  
• Clive - T’DAY booked, evening meal (5th)
  
• cib24 - Booked. Up for the evening meal if a decent spot is chosen.
  
• zarterone  - T’DAY booked, evening meal (5th)
  
• Salesy - T\'DAY booked, Maybe meal (5th)
  
• Arnie_O - T\'DAY booked, Maybe meal (5th)
  
• Essex Rotary - T\'DAY booked, Maybe meal maybe for two (5th)
  
• Reece (LC Rotary)T\'Day Booked
  
• Lewis (LC Rotary) T\'day booked
  

Please "quote this post", add your name, whether you\'ve booked yet, and/or meal wanted after the event, then remove quote markers and post up. Thanks

Essex Rotary - Hopefully "Project Superlight" will be ready in time things are progressing nicely right now.[/QUOTE]

[Lisa]

This event now appears to have sold out, as a customer tried to book today and also called.

So can we start a reserve list in case anyone cannot make it?

James Clark

[Casey]

^^ Will do....:driving

SOLD OUT! RESERVE LIST NOW RUNNING. ADD YOUR NAME TO RESERVE LIST IN CASE ANY CANCELLATION PLACES BECOME AVAILABLE

I want to go!
[list=1]

• Casey â€" T\'DAY booked, evening meal (5th)
  
• Nigel â€" T’DAY booked, evening meal (5th)
  
• Harrizone - T’DAY booked, evening meal (5th)
  
• Ian.M - T’DAY booked, evening meal (5th)
  
• tractorboy T’DAY booked
  
• Ranjan - T’DAY booked
  
• stewartm & KJB - T’DAY booked, count us in for any scran on the 5th
  
• SeriousSam + Soph â€" T\'DAY booked, probable evening meal (5th)
  
• Clive - T’DAY booked, evening meal (5th)
  
• cib24 - Booked. Up for the evening meal if a decent spot is chosen.
  
• zarterone  - T’DAY booked, evening meal (5th)
  
• Salesy - T\'DAY booked, Maybe meal (5th)
  
• Arnie_O - T\'DAY booked, Maybe meal (5th)
  
• Essex Rotary - T\'DAY booked, Maybe meal maybe for two (5th)
  
• Reece (LC Rotary)T\'Day Booked
  
• Lewis (LC Rotary) T\'day booked
  

RESERVE LIST
James Clark


Please "quote this post", add your name to the reserve list, then remove quote markers and post up. Thanks.

[Lisa]

RESERVE LIST
James Clark
Phil Collard

[Casey]

ONLY 10 DAYS TO GO! :Thumbs-up

I need FINAL requirements for those who want to eat at the Beefeater after the trackday as I need to pay the restaurant a deposit in the next few days. I\'ll pay this myself and collect it back on the day from those who will be eating. If you change your mind and I have paid your deposit, I will need your payment regardless . I\'ve yet to confirm the deposit amount, but I\'m guessing it will be £10.

Please also look out for a PM as the restaurant have asked me to gather food pre-orders! I shall endeavour to speak to the restuarant tomorrow and get PM\'s out to everyone to make menu choices.

There are lots of "maybes" on the list; I now need to know for definite, so I can pay the appropriate deposits. In particular;

Arnie_O - you are a "maybe" for 3 meals
Serious Sam - you are a "probable" for 2 meals
Cib24 - you are a possible
Salesy - you are a "maybe"

SO ANY CHANGES TO THE FOLLOWING MEAL REQUESTS? PLEASE POST UP AND I\'LL AMEND THE LIST. THANKS.

I want to go!
[list=1]

• Casey â€" T\'DAY booked, evening meal (5th)
  
• Nigel â€" T’DAY booked, evening meal (5th)
  
• Harrizone - T’DAY booked, evening meal (5th)
  
• Ian.M - T’DAY booked, evening meal (5th)
  
• tractorboy T’DAY booked
  
• Ranjan - T’DAY booked
  
• stewartm + KJB - T’DAY booked, count us in for any scran on the 5th
  
• SeriousSam + Soph â€" T\'DAY booked, probable evening meal (5th)
  
• Clive - T’DAY booked, evening meal (5th)
  
• cib24 - Booked. Up for the evening meal if a decent spot is chosen.
  
• zarterone + Chantelle  - T’DAY booked, evening meal (5th)
  
• Salesy - T\'DAY booked, Maybe meal (5th)
  
• Arnie_O - T\'DAY booked, Maybe meal (5th)
  
• Essex Rotary - T\'DAY booked, Maybe meal maybe for two (5th)
  
• Reece (LC Rotary) T\'Day Booked
  
• Lewis (LC Rotary)  T\'Day Booked
  
• Stever  T\'Day Booked, please add me for evening meal

Reserve List:
James Clark
Phil Collard

[Arnie_O]

Had confirmation from guests that I will need three more place sat the meal.
One for Dad Mr.Froggy
One for Ryan Tadpole
One for Jason (not yet registered)

[Casey]

Noted, I'll check this will be OK with the restaurant tomorrow, should be OK.

I still need those menu choices, else it might be bread and water rations 

[Casey]

Aston, re Jason - is that another "Jason" or the Jason as in Kerim and Jason, as Clive has already asked me to put them both on the list?