Beginners Track day

StiflerMR2 · Post by **StiflerMR2** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 9:10 am

Hoping to book on next week (work permitting) so hopefully see you there

Think DaveG is still wanting to do this as well so chances are he will be there too.

bobnitro · Post by **bobnitro** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 11:14 am

What was the verdict on the 18th of April guys?..... anyone else coming along to the woosies trackday school?

sliu82 · Post by **sliu82** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 11:32 am

I have gone and booked a place for this newbie's track day session

A guy from my work is coming too in his S2000.

just a quick question, will i need to check the car over before going i.e. tyre pressure, etc. Also, i take it i shoud go in with a full tank of fuel?

Cheers

Simon

kenny · Post by **kenny** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 12:34 pm

sliu82 wrote:will i need to check the car over before going i.e. tyre pressure, etc. Also, i take it i shoud go in with a full tank of fuel?

Yes, Yes and Yes.

Also check everything else, oil, water, brake fluid etc.

Worth buying a tyre gauge to check your pressures as well as the heat will cause it to rise a bit and you will need to let some air out after a few laps. Most tend to run a few psi lower on track than the road.

GregR · Post by **GregR** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 12:56 pm

tell your buddy in the S2000 not to lift off as he's turning into Duffus...

kenny · Post by **kenny** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 1:06 pm

GregR wrote:tell your buddy in the S2000 not to lift off as he's turning into Duffus...

bobnitro · Post by **bobnitro** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 10:16 am

Excellent,

I see on pistonheads that there are a few focus RS boys coming along too. Should be interesting with a good mix of vehicles.

sliu82 · Post by **sliu82** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 8:56 am

Well guys.... i've done it, i have finally tracked my car at Knockhill albeit it was a beginners track day but still fun.

It was well organised and the instructor i had gave good advice. After going around the track in the instructors car and then following him around in my own car, it really put me at ease. i was really nervous at the start

All round excellant day and look forward to another one. Need to replace my rear tyres first though

Cheers

Simon

bobnitro · Post by **bobnitro** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 10:23 am

Hi folks,

Totally agree with Simon, a well organised day, and lots of fun!

I feel much more comfortable with the prospect of doing a SIDC or Hot Marques night now.

Be good to tap in to the wealth of experience from the track regulars from SE.

I must admit that my driving was quite hairy in a few places!

Bob.

Oh, and the S2000 did not let you down guys, it came off the track and landed in the gravel.

sliu82 · Post by **sliu82** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 10:35 am

Hi Bob,

What elise were you driving?

The 2 S2000's were my mates, they were at each others throats

I never knew one of them spinned off until i was told at the end

don't know if its just me, but i think i concentrated so hard i was absolutely shattered by the end.

thanks

simon

bobnitro · Post by **bobnitro** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 10:39 am

Hi Simon,

I was in the red sports racer. My brother was in the black scoob.

Were you the blue s2 elise?

We were both totally shattered after it too..... all that nervous energy expended!!

Cheers Bob

sliu82 · Post by **sliu82** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 10:46 am

Hi Bob

i was in the blue exige. i think you were behind me when we were following the pace car?

bobnitro · Post by **bobnitro** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:00 pm

Hello again Simon,

Yes i was indeed behind you. Was also behind you for a while during the manic half hour. The exige looks sweet!