SootySport Posted May 27, 2016 Posted May 27, 2016 Passengers have to be 16 or over, costs £5 for all day in any car they choose. Legs and arms need to be covered and a full face 'elmut (can be rented), make sure your family members dress appropriately and have trainers or shoes. I'm sure Mike, Tim, Pete and Deano will oblige with a ride, me too of course. Fuel place is 5mins. away if you need extra. I bring sarnies for myself and Pit Crew Bob but the bacon rolls are nice at the catering van. Quote
Kevin (Mr T) Posted May 27, 2016 Posted May 27, 2016 Passengers have to be 16 or over, costs £5 for all day in any car they choose. Legs and arms need to be covered and a full face 'elmut (can be rented), make sure your family members dress appropriately and have trainers or shoes. I'm sure Mike, Tim, Pete and Deano will oblige with a ride, me too of course. Fuel place is 5mins. away if you need extra. I bring sarnies for myself and Pit Crew Bob but the bacon rolls are nice at the catering van. Thanks Bernie, girls are 17 and 21, + a boyfriend who's 21 and the good lady. My youngest has a full face that fits the other two, so would just need to hire one for Tom. The £5 passes are already paid. Looks like a picnic situation! Quote
Pistol Pete Posted May 27, 2016 Posted May 27, 2016 I have a spare lid that will fit a small headed person (57cm from memory). Quote
Pistol Pete Posted May 27, 2016 Posted May 27, 2016 Having never been to a track day before, I guess I could do with knowing: What time to get there? Is fuel available on site or is it jerry cans? Is food and drink available? Needless to say, the rest of my crew are coming to see me make a fool of myself, so I have booked four passenger passes! Is there an area where they can view and take photos (my eldest is into photography). If they have a passenger pass, are they able to take a ride in other cars, I'm thinking that they might like to go in a faster Westy at some point, assuming someone would be willing! If your first track day, take it easy to start with - do five of so laps with the last half at a slower pace and with too much braking - helps everything cool a bit before you park up. You will need to just check over your car after a couple of runs - water, oil etc and may need to add a bit of oil throughout the day. Quote
Kevin (Mr T) Posted May 27, 2016 Posted May 27, 2016 If your first track day, take it easy to start with - do five of so laps with the last half at a slower pace and with too much braking - helps everything cool a bit before you park up. You will need to just check over your car after a couple of runs - water, oil etc and may need to add a bit of oil throughout the day. It's a xflow, I will have plenty of oil with me! 1 Quote
Mark (smokey mow) Posted May 27, 2016 Posted May 27, 2016 Is there an area where they can view and take photos (my eldest is into photography).The main photo spot is from the tarmac by the burger van, this is where the cars at their closest and you can get some resonable shots with a point and shoot, however the disadvantage is that you cant get a clear front or side picture and typically will only get the back as they exit the corner away from you. if you move futher to the grass on your right you can catch the cars entering the corner which makes for a better picture. Move further to your right still and stand on the grass halfway between the paddock and the track entrance and you can catch the cars either head-on as they exit the chicane or side on as they pass you. The former is an easier photo as the cars are slowed by the chicane but you'll need a 150mm lens to frame the shot resonable, and the latter will need a fast shutter and a well practiced panning technique to capture the car as it passes you at speed. my favourte spot is reached by crossing the track entrance and standing by the old control tower. there's a few holes in the fence and some old lumps of concrete to stand on which allow you to get a clear shot of the cars comming at you head on. A long lens (250-300mm) is a must to capture the cars in the distance. 1 Quote
darve Posted May 27, 2016 Posted May 27, 2016 I'm here guys Very very busy 12 months settling into new role at work means the westie has been a bit neglected Got the car out a few weekends ago. Would appear I need a new battery Interested in this trackday 4 Quote
Kevin (Mr T) Posted May 28, 2016 Posted May 28, 2016 I'll aim for 7.30 as well, but have to wait for 3 women to choose their outfits! 1 Quote
SootySport Posted May 28, 2016 Posted May 28, 2016 The main photo spot is from the tarmac by the burger van, this is where the cars at their closest and you can get some resonable shots with a point and shoot, however the disadvantage is that you cant get a clear front or side picture and typically will only get the back as they exit the corner away from you. if you move futher to the grass on your right you can catch the cars entering the corner which makes for a better picture. Move further to your right still and stand on the grass halfway between the paddock and the track entrance and you can catch the cars either head-on as they exit the chicane or side on as they pass you. The former is an easier photo as the cars are slowed by the chicane but you'll need a 150mm lens to frame the shot resonable, and the latter will need a fast shutter and a well practiced panning technique to capture the car as it passes you at speed. my favourte spot is reached by crossing the track entrance and standing by the old control tower. there's a few holes in the fence and some old lumps of concrete to stand on which allow you to get a clear shot of the cars comming at you head on. A long lens (250-300mm) is a must to capture the cars in the distance. Superb photos of a superb yellow Westfield Mark. Quote
Kit Car Electronics Posted May 28, 2016 Author Posted May 28, 2016 This is going to be a great day! 2 Quote
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