riko666 Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Right, I have been discussing this with Mark as well as a couple of other members, have been wanting to go on a trackday for a while and maybe this is an ideal oppurtunity, considering the number of members in the area. Anyway, I emailed Lydden Hill asking for a Group Discount or even a Club Day...now, their typical price for a Trackday is £130 per car, which is in short, a bargain. They may be able to do a discount on that (depending on numbers)...or there's a chance of Renting out the track for a club day. This would be interesting, however...the cost is of £8500 (which would be split up between us all), and so to get a price for the day of around £100 you'd need a got 85 people or so, which, well...won't happen. Or if we go for £130, then 65 people...but I know damn well it won't happen again, as people will drop out left, right and center, unless I do a "non-Refundable Deposit" type layout just to maintain numbers.Now, what does this money buy you? Well, Google Earth these Co-ordinates: LAT - 51°10'40.72"N LONG - 1°11'58.49"E and go to the side plan view JUST to see the sort of elevation changes on this teeny tiny track, and go to this site: Clicky. It is an exactly 1mi long track with frankly amazing technicality to the layout - it's not too complex, but you get such great elevation changes and variation of slow and fast corners, it is sure to test out the worth of any car, from the efficiency of the dampers on the Off-camber, flat-out corner on a crest just before the Start-Finish straight, to effective brakes and raw mechanical grip on the downhill, 90 degree left-hander called "The Devil's Elbow". Anyway, the £130 will pay for a full day of events, with cars split up into 3 categories/groups, running in 20min sessions. There's a pause at 12 for lunch of about an Hour (and apparently the best Bacon Sandwiches EVER are made at the Van at the track), and then on till the end of the day (5:00PM). For those nervous of your car (i.e. how wikkid your exhaust is, innit), there's no Sound Regulations - when I went there were Silhoutte Racers on track with the "normal" guys.Now as I said, this is only a potential - I hope to get my car ready for this, but I'll need a large outlay first to get what I need within the 6 weeks...but it's a prime oppurtunity for you track noobs and the people Boasting their skills (and for people like Mark who want to go crazy, and me, see if I'm not just clinically insane having spent so much money on the car and driving around daily with no interior, sound deadening).Please list your interest, and I'll gather more information or make more stern plans 1. Enrico - riko6662. Mark - Nightspirit (you know you're going to this, like it or not ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey Jay Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Fantastico.As said to you in person and on the phone, all depends when it shall occur(if I'll have money basically)Plus the whole grey area regarding insurance etc.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riko666 Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 you're going, end of!1. Enrico - riko6662. Mark - Nightspirit (you know you're going to this, like it or not )3. Mikey - Mikey Jay (ditto ^^^) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey Jay Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Have you posted up on Tgtt yet?As they'll definately have some interest Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StarletRick Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 id be up for this if the car is running sweetly. itll be fun taking that much HP round a tight track. but DONT INVITE TGTT PEOPLES. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riko666 Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 errr...oops...Don't worry chap though, will only make sure the decent peoples come if they do. Mentioning that, when would be a better date for the trackday for everyone? It would cost more to do a Club Day but it would give us the liberty of date Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey Jay Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Well, would suggest Sunday as the day if we do a Club day, as more likely people will be able to come that way.Don't know when aboots though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GordR Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 If mine is ready i might treck down for this. I will confirm asap/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riko666 Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 an alternative date is April 26th...better? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riko666 Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 Bump:1. Enrico - riko666 (4EFTE'd Cynos)2. Mark - Nightspirit (you know you're going to this, like it or not )3. Mikey - Mikey Jay (ditto ^^^)4. Luke - GTti (If date changes a little (Start - Mid April )5. Cooch-Cooch (Lol, would you guys still let me join in, in the Rex?)6. Ian - Dub-Se7en - (assuming all is well of course )7. Kyle - Kyleseo (AE111 Levin)8. BennyB - Benny?9. Zeppelin - (EG6 Civic)10. [Maybe] Scott - my Flatmate (E30 BMW 318is)11. Rick - StarletRick (You have no choice, you have to in the name of TC) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey Jay Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Amigo, do I have your gracious permission to post this up on ae111.co.uk on your behalf? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riko666 Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 feel free, though I don't want any barry types going, i.e. the people that go to "try and drift innit" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey Jay Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Most of the Levin club guys are in Ireland/Northern Ireland, but are a few guys in England who could be interested.(and there is currently no 'barry' types on the club anyhoos, plus, we all know FWD cars don't drift ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza Al Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 1. Enrico - riko666 (4EFTE'd Cynos)2. Mark - Nightspirit (you know you're going to this, like it or not )3. Mikey - Mikey Jay (ditto ^^^)4. Luke - GTti (If date changes a little (Start - Mid April )5. Cooch-Cooch (Lol, would you guys still let me join in, in the Rex?)6. Ian - Dub-Se7en - (assuming all is well of course )7. Kyle - Kyleseo (AE111 Levin)8. BennyB - Benny?9. Zeppelin - (EG6 Civic)10. [Maybe] Scott - my Flatmate (E30 BMW 318is)11. Rick - StarletRick (You have no choice, you have to in the name of TC) 12. Alex - Glanza Al (Providing I have my brakes sorted :s)13. Alex's mate- Frank- Saxo VTR (came to bluewater meet.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza Al Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 so... is this still in the works chaps? ;) Alex. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ecksjay Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 enrico, why dont you just book in with motorsportevents.co.uk? they run regular airfield days for alot less than that, i'm booked into a few this year ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CoochiGT Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 I'd also be up for this aslong as funds are there, might just save a bit and still come, if you'll have me.Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
himmys gt turbo Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 i'd be up for a track day. count me in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza Al Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 1. Enrico - riko666 (4EFTE'd Cynos)2. Mark - Nightspirit (you know you're going to this, like it or not )3. Mikey - Mikey Jay (ditto ^^^)4. Luke - GTti (If date changes a little (Start - Mid April )5. Cooch-Cooch (Lol, would you guys still let me join in, in the Rex?)6. Ian - Dub-Se7en - (assuming all is well of course )7. Kyle - Kyleseo (AE111 Levin)8. BennyB - Benny?9. Zeppelin - (EG6 Civic)10. [Maybe] Scott - my Flatmate (E30 BMW 318is)11. Rick - StarletRick (You have no choice, you have to in the name of TC) 12. Alex - Glanza Al (Providing I have my brakes sorted :s)13. Alex's mate- Frank- Saxo VTR (came to bluewater meet.) 14. Himmy - GT Turbo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza Al Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 We all still up for this chaps?Im all prepped up.Alex. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riko666 Posted April 20, 2008 Author Share Posted April 20, 2008 I think you'll be the only one going chap :angry: I may come down to visit though! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ecksjay Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 like i said, motorsport events, much cheaper and seemingly better organised. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza Al Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 :angry: oh well. Ill go anyway and fly the flag for UKSC.Alex. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza Al Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Jesus Christ what an awesome little track, you guys missed out seriously!Alex. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riko666 Posted April 26, 2008 Author Share Posted April 26, 2008 glad you enjoyed it, told you it was an great little track! I would've dropped by, but got lazy and only got back to Surrey a couple of hours ago :angry: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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