***TRACKDAY SERIES, Mallory Park, Sat, 7th August***

[Casey]

OK, the first of the 4 official “MRC Trackday Series” events took place last week at Cadwell Park. See HERE for details of what you missed....

Feedback from participants was very positive and many will be signing up for the next event at Mallory Park on Saturday 7th August.  YES, this is a SATURDAY trackday, which I hope will enable more people to come along. We shall again be partnering with those nice guys at Mazda On Track to book places.

Regrettably, being a Saturday, the trackday places are more expensive at £199, but MRC will again be giving a £20 refund (after the event) to FULL MRC Members who track their rotary powered car. MOT are also offering FULL MRC Members a £5 discount - PLEASE PM ME FOR THE CODE TO ENTER AT THE MOT CHECKOUT. So, the price will be £174 if you qualify for all discounts.

If you’ve never done a trackday before, why not join us, there’s always a first time for everything, and they’ll be a great bunch of people on hand to look after you.

Further details and booking your trackday place can be found by clicking HERE. The event will be run in “Open Pitlane” format to maximise track time for all.

Circuit Statistics
Length: 1.35 miles
Direction: Clockwise
Noise: 105db (static)

The track is wide enough for plenty of overtaking opportunity and features three right-handers, including a sweeping 180-degree bend and a hairpin, two left-handers, two esses and a chicane.

How to get there:
Mallory Park is situated in the village of Kirkby Mallory, just off the A47, between Leicester and Hinckley. There is easy access by road and all major cities are in reach. Look for the brown tourism road signs, including those which bring you direct from junction 21 of the M1

Address:
Mallory Park
Kirkby Mallory
Leicester   LE9 7QE

Event Schedule:
7.30   Signing On
8.30   Briefing
9.00   Start Driving
12.30   Lunch
13.30   Start Driving
17.00   End Driving

As this is a Saturday event, and we DO NOT have exclusive track places allocated for this day, book early or you might be disappointed    There are ALREADY 21 places booked for the day via another Trackday Operator, so book NOW!

These trackdays are designed to be just as much social events as on-track events giving people the chance to come along, watch the action, meet other members of our Rotary community and/or take a ride with another member. The biggest thing to remember about going on-track is that the car only goes as fast as you make it go, and even if you go at half the speed of other cars so long as you are enjoying your day out then that is all that matters. We are hoping that you will support these trackdays, either driving or spectating. We are trying to make it where there is a little something for everyone and as the season goes on we hope to evolve these events into a format for the future. For instance if enough of you come along just to show your cars and we find lots of you are coming along just to do this, then we will think about a trophy to be picked by the attending people for the best rotary, all of which will make this more of an event as there will be more to see. Other trophies could be offered, for say the "most entertaining car of the day" or "hard luck" story of the day etc, ideas please.

DRIVER LIST
(Please post updates in this thread and I\'ll edit this master list, no need to quote - thx)
Casey, trackday booked, hotel booked
CrissyUK, trackday booked, hotel booked
Madder, hotel booked
C J R, trackday booked, hotel booked
Will66, trackday booked
Shaunwil, trackday booked, hotel booked
Hypothermia, trackday booked, hotel booked
MrHanky, trackday booked
desert_ratfaced
GreySilver Beast
Clive
AtomicRex
raceralex
trotter
MrHanky\'s brother
Aubec
Tony C
Ashc
Tim_B
chrisJDM
CaptainBlue
Nevryn
Zarterone
ryuga


SPECTATORS - ENTRANCE IS FREE
(Please post updates in this thread and I\'ll edit this master  list, no need to quote- thx)

Accommodation:
Some of us will want to stay overnight before the event to get a fresh start. I’ve started to look at suitable hotels in the area which are reasonably cheap and with decent parking.  I\'ve decided THIS HOTEL offers the best overall; ~8 miles from Mallory, secure parking, resonable price, Trip Advisor feedback OK, breakfast from 7am.

£49 for room, inc breakfast - THIS IS A SPECIAL RATE FOR EARLY, NON-REFUNDABLE BOOKINGS. I\'ve booked in for the Friday night.

Any questions? Either post up here, or PM me.

[MrHanky]

Hi,
 
Will we be able to claim £20 back if we book via the other track day organiser?
Just asking as they allow 3 extra drivers for free, which makes it more economical for myself, even though I am a MOT drivers club member.
 
Thanks
 
Mark

[Casey]

Mark

Hold fire for a day or so. I\'ve asked Nick Dougill at MoT about the "extras" that CDays are apparently offering in the price.

You will get the £20 MRC refund regardless. But MoT do a lot to support us, so I\'d prefer we book via them, providing no-one is disadvantaged.

Malcolm

[MrHanky]

Mark
 
Hold fire for a day or so. I\'ve asked Nick Dougill at MoT about the "extras" that CDays are apparently offering in the price.
 
You will get the £20 MRC refund regardless. But MoT do a lot to support us, so I\'d prefer we book via them, providing no-one is disadvantaged.
 
Malcolm

Hi Malcolm,
 
Will do.  I would obviously prefer to book with MOT anyway, so it would be good if they could offer similar benefits to cdays.
 
Thanks for your help.
 
Mark

[Arnie_O]

Am sure you probably know by now i am hooked on track so i am provisionally down for this.
are members looking to stay overnight again?

this will also depend on other things for me personally that month with regards to other interests.

[CrissyUK]

I am now fully booked including tuition.
 
Hotel for me the night before please but I think I\'ll drive back after the track time as it\'s not that far away from home.
 

[Casey]

^^^:Thumbs-up Criissy.

OK, I\'ve updated the first post in this tread with recommended hotel details.

I\'ve decided THIS HOTEL offers the best overall; ~8 miles from Mallory, secure parking, resonable price, Trip Advisor feedback OK, breakfast from 7am.

Double rooms (with single occupancy) are £49, inc breakfast - THIS IS A SPECIAL RATE FOR EARLY, NON-REFUNDABLE BOOKINGS.

The normal rate is £89 per night. I\'ve booked in for the Friday night. I\'ve checked with the hotel and there are plenty of rooms available at that price as of today, but the rate will be withdrawn as they take more bookings.

[CrissyUK]

do we book through their website?

[madder]

i should have it booked by next monday. This car is making me poor!

[Casey]

@Crissy, yes, I booked through their website (as link above) to get the £49 rate. If you find a cheaper rate elesewhere, let us know.

@Madder; I know! :Laugh:Laugh

[madder]

Oki hotel booked Arrival Date: Friday, 06 August 2010,     Departure Date: Saturday, 07 August 2010

[Casey]

***STOP PRESS***

Mazda on Track will give a £5 discount to all FULL MRC Members who book via their website. Please PM me for the discount code before you book.

@Crissy - NickD will be refunding you £5

[clive]

Well done Malcolm this means with our MRC Club discount members will get a total of £25 off this next Track Day  :Thumbsup!

[Casey]

Hi,
 
Will we be able to claim £20 back if we book via the other track day organiser?
Just asking as they allow 3 extra drivers for free, which makes it more economical for myself, even though I am a MOT drivers club member.
 
Thanks
 
Mark

Hi Mark - well spotted. None of us were aware of the other TrackDay Operator\'s (TDO) offer of free extra driver places. In view of that, Nick Dougill at Mazda On Track has said it is not necessary to declare any extra drivers on the MOT booking form. Any offer of free extra driver places by the other TDO will be honoured on the day

[CrissyUK]

Awesome stuff Guys!
 
The main problem I have now is what to do car wise between now and Mallory... it\'s almost two months away and I am going cold turkey already after Cadwell...  I\'ll get my doctor to order me a trip to Santa Pod I reckon  ;-)