Westfields Rock On Posted September 28, 2004 Posted September 28, 2004 where would be a suitable place to go for my 1st trackday? all the cheap ones are open pit lane like at elvington up the road. I want to go to one with novice intermediate and advanced so i can sling the GT6 round, pelting it with other starters and not worry about pedestrians getting mashed up. any ideas? Quote
adhawkins Posted September 28, 2004 Posted September 28, 2004 Pick an airfield first. Even an open pitlane one should be relatively good for getting your feet wet so to speak. Don't expect to be able to drive like a loon though, some TDOs are quite hot on people driving outside of their abilities... Andy Quote
Westfields Rock On Posted September 28, 2004 Author Posted September 28, 2004 Yes i know. Ive been on a few trackdays a la Westfield. I was reading on BAT website that Open pit lane isnt advisable for novices. Quote
adhawkins Posted September 28, 2004 Posted September 28, 2004 I was reading on BAT website that Open pit lane isnt advisable for novices. My first 3 airfield days were all open pitlane. The thing is just to try to find your own bit of track. If there are too many other cars around you, any mistakes you make could involve another car. If you find yourself in a gaggle of cars, back off and let them get clear before building up to speed again. Andy Quote
Rob Navin Posted September 28, 2004 Posted September 28, 2004 I would always advise doing an open pitlane. With grouped days you may be traped in a class that are driving like idiots and can't get away from them. At least with an open track day you can find you own piece of track, something Andy seems keen on at the moment, and play with less risk. Its also better value Quote
Westfields Rock On Posted September 28, 2004 Author Posted September 28, 2004 right. on the advice of you experienced chaps ill try an open pitlane at elvington. Whats sort of helmet is required in a coupe? cos im almost 6ft and most people 5ft 7 complain about their head touching the roof lining. Quote
adhawkins Posted September 28, 2004 Posted September 28, 2004 With grouped days you may be traped in a class that are driving like idiots and can't get away from them. True, but most TDOs say they will swap sessions if you ask and have a good reason. Andy Quote
Rob Navin Posted September 28, 2004 Posted September 28, 2004 With grouped days you may be traped in a class that are driving like idiots and can't get away from them. True, but most TDOs say they will swap sessions if you ask and have a good reason. Andy You then run the risk of feeling daunted by being in a class that you feel that you are not ready for WROX you will still need a helmet but I think you would get away with an open face if you are in a tin top. It is best to check with the company you book with. Quote
Westfields Rock On Posted September 28, 2004 Author Posted September 28, 2004 I'll wear my current one for the Westy then I think I shall get one at Elvington for Xmas. Feck all to hit appart from a few thousand £'s worth of cars. Quote
Westfields Rock On Posted September 28, 2004 Author Posted September 28, 2004 <---------------- the yellow one Quote
Rob Navin Posted September 28, 2004 Posted September 28, 2004 Wont the a yellow helmet clash with the pink of your car Quote
Westfields Rock On Posted September 28, 2004 Author Posted September 28, 2004 ITS FACKIN MAGENTA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ARRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote
Westfields Rock On Posted September 28, 2004 Author Posted September 28, 2004 and no, no it wont. Quote
JonnyBoy Posted September 28, 2004 Posted September 28, 2004 Whats sort of helmet is required in a coupe? cos im almost 6ft and most people 5ft 7 complain about their head touching the roof lining. whatever helmet will still touch... unless your thinking of getting an 'open head' helmet Quote
Westfields Rock On Posted September 28, 2004 Author Posted September 28, 2004 open head ayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy Quote
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