Hou Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 I am going to be running a track day next April 28th at Blyton park, North Linconshire.For those that do not know, Blyton Park is built on the old Blyton RAF base which was made up of 3 concrete runways. Track days on airbases are good for newbies as they offer loads of runoffs if you get it wrong, but are normall terrible for tyres.When Richard took over Blyton last year he plowed £250k into a new purpose built tarmac track. He laid a new 1.6 mile tarmac circuit for track day and sprint use. This circuit has been designed with input from some of the UKâ??s leading road test and racing drivers to optimise enjoyment for drivers of all ability in all sorts of cars. It features slow, medium and high speed corners but provides wide run-off areas with no solid objects or barriers to punish the over-ambitious.There is an undercover area for reapirs if the weather takes a turn for the worse plus plenty of other concrete aresa for spectators/showsAriel PictureCircuit MapHere is a vid of a DC2 hooning it around the track:[media]http://youtu.be/MQLYhk-q_Qg - No idea how to embed it thoughAfter a long chat with the track owner and Javelin, we have agreed to arrange a track day here in April next year.It will be an open pit day with time on track being like 9.30-5pm and although can run it for up to 60 cars, I will be limiting it to around 30-40ish, obviously the more I get the cheaper it becomes for everyone BUT I want everyone to get as much time as they want. The track owner said he can have up to 20 on track at a time with it being 1.5mile longThere are a few options for pricing based on the number of cars and what day we have it on:Costs are normally the bit that put people off........April 2012 based on 40 carsSaturday April 28th 2012 - £110 per carWe could do it as a small meet as well with people spectating and passenger rides for funEvery driver and passnger will need a helmet, although the track has a small amount to hire.The noise limit is 105bd1. Hou2. Socks3. Steve GT4. Idrees5. Ryan Lang6. Shorty7. Jade_star8. paulgtt9. Simon10. Aaddzz12311.*zoe* (gay username)12. Dave13. turbo_grant14. ro55ifumi15. lew77716. SiCaln17. EnzoGoing to start taking deposits for this as of today, either through the ticket section here (prices include PP fees):http://ninjashine.co.uk/word/events-2/even...-trackday-2012/Or payment can be made by gift to trackdays@ninjashine.co.uk and I will give you a coupon code to buy your ticket on the above (makes it easier for me to track people and usernames)Right guys, I will need deposits for this by the 20th November to secure your space before I get some Hondas involved Any problems with this please let me know Quote
rob_bower Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 Just a thought to add to this hou! Rising sun car show at Lincoln show ground is usually at the beginning of may! Track day on the Friday then straight to the show Friday night? Quote
Hou Posted October 3, 2011 Author Posted October 3, 2011 Rising sun has changed Rob:"The RSCS 2012 will take place @ Epic Centre (Lincolnshire show ground) 27th,28th & 29th July 2012"This is why I have done it in May as there are no shows that early in the year anymore Quote
rob_bower Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 Oh! That's a bit rubbish! But also mega at the same time! Quote
Hou Posted October 3, 2011 Author Posted October 3, 2011 I know, didn't want to do it on a month with another show so people have the spare cash.For this track day I will be taking a 25% deposit from people then can spread the payments out up until the final payument deadline rather than asking for the full amount up front Quote
Hou Posted October 3, 2011 Author Posted October 3, 2011 1.Hou (either day and any number of cars)2.Socks Quote
Steve GT Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 woop this is like a 5 minute drive for me im deffo coming to this Quote
Hou Posted October 3, 2011 Author Posted October 3, 2011 1.Hou (either day and any number of cars)2.Socks 3.Steve GTNow would you want it as a UKSC only day or open it to other clubs too? Obviously I will be in my Celica unless I find a cheap track slag before then, although I won't be on the track that much as will be busy ensuring it runs as smoothly as it can Quote
Idrees Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 1. Hou (either day and any number of cars)2. Socks 3. Steve GT4. IdreesI'm happy either way, whether it's UKSC only or open to all other cars. Weekend would suit me better (and probably most others)The price is well worth it! Quote
Hou Posted October 3, 2011 Author Posted October 3, 2011 1. Hou (either day and any number of cars)2. Socks 3. Steve GT4. Idrees (weekend)Will also be looking for budding photographers to come down and photograph the day and could even make a promo vid Quote
Hou Posted October 3, 2011 Author Posted October 3, 2011 Forgot to add, it is 105db noise limit Quote
ryan lang Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 1. Hou (either day and any number of cars)2. Socks 3. Steve GT4. Idrees (weekend)5. Ryan Lang (weekend)im sure jade would be up for this too as she's been talking about taking her car on track, so this would be perfect for a 1st time ill ask her today Quote
shorty Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 Me and turbo grant will be up for this id of thought, so long as some one who live near will look after a car for us if the dreaded happens and one breaks down (socks or steve gt ) as its a fair trek from southampton lol either day is good for me Quote
Hou Posted October 3, 2011 Author Posted October 3, 2011 Simple enough, don't break it or get AA membership I am sure there will be somewhere to store it should the worst happen Quote
Hou Posted October 3, 2011 Author Posted October 3, 2011 1. Hou (either day and any number of cars)2. Socks 3. Steve GT4. Idrees (weekend)5. Ryan Lang (weekend)6. Shorty Quote
ryan lang Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 1. Hou (either day and any number of cars)2. Socks 3. Steve GT4. Idrees (weekend)5. Ryan Lang (weekend)6. Shorty7. Jade_star (weekend) Quote
paulgtt Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 1. Hou (either day and any number of cars)2. Socks 3. Steve GT4. Idrees (weekend)5. Ryan Lang (weekend)6. Shorty7. Jade_star (weekend)8. paulgtt - prefer weekend, maybe 2 cars Quote
Simon Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 If it's opened up or you need more people i know of another 3-4 none starlet people that could well be up for this and as long as things don't change it's about an hour away from me 40 miles would be happy to sore a car if things went wrong.1. Hou (either day and any number of cars)2. Socks 3. Steve GT4. Idrees (weekend)5. Ryan Lang (weekend)6. Shorty7. Jade_star (weekend)8. paulgtt - prefer weekend, maybe 2 cars 9. Simon Quote
Hou Posted October 4, 2011 Author Posted October 4, 2011 Are you guys fussed about it being solely Starlets or should I open it up to all the forums we trade on? Quote
Dan507 Posted October 4, 2011 Posted October 4, 2011 I'd be up for this. Unsure whether I'll still have the starlet then. If I had another car would I be welcome and could I bring friends? Quote
Hou Posted October 4, 2011 Author Posted October 4, 2011 Friends will depend on if people want to keep this starlet only!I personally would open this up and get it 40 cars on a weekend day, then make it into a bit of a mini show....Hmmmm Quote
ryan lang Posted October 4, 2011 Posted October 4, 2011 hmmm dont think we'd get 40 starlets lol.will it be sorted into experience levels, like novice etc etc Quote
Hou Posted October 4, 2011 Author Posted October 4, 2011 No sorting dude, as it is open pit you can come and go as you please but on days like this as long as you keep an eye on your mirrors and yeald to faster cars you will love it Quote
Hou Posted October 4, 2011 Author Posted October 4, 2011 Also forgot to add that any traders want to pedal their goods give me a shout Quote
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