[booforty]

Originally Posted by bmwbailey

I am definitely up for this.

Woo hoo!

[Hoops]

Are you taking the michael out of me Paul!!???

[Steve A]

Fandango
booforty
bmwbailey
Steve A plus hotel Do travel lodge have suites available

[booforty]

Originally Posted by bmwbailey

Are you taking the michael out of me Paul!!???

No mate, I'm genuinely pleased we have a top bunch coming and Stevie A too - its gonna be an awesome day!

Anyone got a spare helmet? You did Bay didn't you?

Fandango
Booforty
Bmwbailey
Steve A

[Hoops]

Paul - yes i have a spare helmet - its a little battered - its never been dropped or in an accident but has a few scratches on it and one of the vents on top is missing - but all in working order and importantly has the gold stamp on the back - its a top of the range Arai - its a size small as ive got a little pea head - but if it fits you and its comfortable then you are welcome to it.
I have a question for those that have done track days before - do you go into groups ie novice, intermediate, advanced etc?? If so, i definitely want to go in the novice!! If its not grouped then how does it work - does it mean i will be on the track at the same time as some balls out nutter racer??? I have to say im getting a little nervous about hooning my car around a track at the same time as some boy racer in his pimped out escort who doesnt give a monkeys about putting it in the gravel and taking me with him. I appreciate there will be rules and flags to obey but all the same i know too well what can happen when the red mist descends!! Have to say boys - i may be having second thoughts about this track day?? Can anyone put my mind at rest?? I would just like to go out, obviously drive my car pretty hard without over cooking it etc but not have to be dicing with hard core racers slipstreaming me into bends and then diving down the inside and shitting me up!! (edited by Viv)

[Porscha!]

I'll answer this one the best I can, you can do special novice trackdays or why not book a track instructor while your out there, they are great and if you listen, really listen after a couple of times on track (a couple of trackdays not too far apart) you'll be surprising both yourself and other people in so called "superior" cars

Just remember those boy racers in their pimped out Escorts as you put it have probably spent thousands of pounds pimping out their Escorts, also some of the "sheds" on track aren't all about the exterior

Most of all have fun, you will be absolutely fine!

[Ant397]

Hey guys,

Definately up for it, what dates are we talking? And what venue?

[booforty]

Originally Posted by bmwbailey

Paul - yes i have a spare helmet - its a little battered - its never been dropped or in an accident but has a few scratches on it and one of the vents on top is missing - but all in working order and importantly has the gold stamp on the back - its a top of the range Arai - its a size small as ive got a little pea head - but if it fits you and its comfortable then you are welcome to it.
I have a question for those that have done track days before - do you go into groups ie novice, intermediate, advanced etc?? If so, i definitely want to go in the novice!! If its not grouped then how does it work - does it mean i will be on the track at the same time as some balls out nutter racer??? I have to say im getting a little nervous about hooning my car around a track at the same time as some boy racer in his pimped out escort who doesnt give a monkeys about putting it in the gravel and taking me with him. I appreciate there will be rules and flags to obey but all the same i know too well what can happen when the red mist descends!! Have to say boys - i may be having second thoughts about this track day?? Can anyone put my mind at rest?? I would just like to go out, obviously drive my car pretty hard without over cooking it etc but not have to be dicing with hard core racers slipstreaming me into bends and then diving down the inside and shitting me up!! Apologies if im coming over as a bit of gay boy homo!!

Bay, its a novice only day for those that have done LESS than 3 track days before.

A track day is not racing and if I see someone quicker coming up behind me I will indicate, pull to the side and let them past. I'm going primarily to see what my car can do on the track, not to race people. I too will want to stay clear from others...

(edited by Viv )

[booforty]

Originally Posted by Ant397

Hey guys,

Definately up for it, what dates are we talking? And what venue?

Ant its Friday 29th August at Snetterton. Let us know if you're coming as we need to confirm numbers. If we get 10 or more we get garages next to each other and a 10% discount. Its only £119 for the day too!

[Hoops]

Paul - as succinct and concise as ever matey - thanks!!! Ok, lets give it a go and see what happens. Is Carlos booking us all on and then we pay him on the day or do we have to individually call the company organising the track day and book it direct??

[booforty]

Carlos, will organise. Just sit tight for the time being whilst we confirm numbers. Anyone else you know want to join us to make a group of 10 and qualify for the neighbouring garages and 10% discount?

[Ant397]

Originally Posted by booforty

Ant its Friday 29th August at Snetterton. Let us know if you're coming as we need to confirm numbers. If we get 10 or more we get garages next to each other and a 10% discount. Its only £119 for the day too!

Cheers, fella, but it may be getting a little close to the new arrivals due date of 7th September...

I am keen to get on a trackday around the middle of August though.

[Steve A]

Originally Posted by booforty

Bay, its a novice only day for those that have done LESS than 3 track days before.

A track day is not racing and if I see someone quicker coming up behind me I will indicate, pull to the side and let them past. I'm going primarily to see what my car can do on the track, not to race people. I too will want to stay clear from others...

(edited by Viv )

Well said Paul,

all i will add is this, there will always be someone faster, just let them past. You will have plenty of time throughout the day to test your car. Be patient and you'll be suprised how capable your car really is. Also its amazing fun, its the most fun you can have without...(edited by Viv )

(edited by Viv )

[Hoops]

Paul, are you happy with Steve A "seconging" you??

[booforty]

Originally Posted by bmwbailey

Paul, are you happy with Steve A "seconging" you??

Yes and I couldn't put it better myself lol!

[Serjames]

ok assuming carlos gets the ok from the organiser I think I'm gonna be able to come with the BMW to stay over for UK 6 (where are we staying ?) & my mates Jag to put some mileage on it.

Fingers crossed.

SJ

[booforty]

Probably stay at a Travelodge near Fandango Towers...

Carl, which is the Travelodge nearest you?

[dxb335d]

There is one up the road, then one im cambs which is new and much nicer. Approx 13 miles from me, we could have anight out in cambs also?


Need more names peeps

Fandango
Paulie
Baileyz
Jimbob
Stevie A, (can you deffo confirm mate? will you be in the bad boy?)

[NFS]

What time is this on the 29th?

Afternoon, Morning or Evening Session?

Do we need helmets?

Can they be hired?

Anything else required?

[dxb335d]

Originally Posted by NFS

What time is this on the 29th?

Afternoon, Morning or Evening Session?

Do we need helmets?

Can they be hired?

Anything else required?

Helmets can be hired. Signing in from 07:30

[Hoops]

Its an all day thing matey - but Carlos will know more. Im assuming helmets will be required.

[Hoops]

Are you going to PM us individually matey with details?