Trackday - Best beginners track?

[StevieL]

I've been chatting with a mate, and we're both trackday virgins

Both of us are really wanting to get into it next year though, so we're looking at doing a beginners day somewhere. Does anyone know of somewhere that offers this at a reasonable price, preferably in the midlands/south.

I've got a pretty track friendly exhaust on, but was planning on fitting my turbo kit soon (GT2860rs) , with external wastegate & screamer on it, would that be too loud for track?

Cheers
Stevie

[Rogue]

Probably Silverstone National. Flat, easy and loads of run-of.

[StevieL]

Cool, cheers

What's the noise limit there like? So I know if I need to get a new DP & screamer made up.

[loudandproud205]

neither south or midland's but Anglesea (sp) is good for run of and its not to agressive on tire's like an airfield is.

[StevieL]

Im not too far from Llandow, might get on there?

[ryan]

Llandow is very easy, I popped my trackday cherry there. Dont think there were any noise restrictions either. I like the sound of silverstone though

[StevieL]

Fancy a blast at Llandow next year then mate? I'm away till April though, so would need to be after then.

[bri0905]

Llandow is great for beginners. Within 2 laps you'll know the track in your head. And is generally quite cheap. On the times i've been i've also never seen a noise tester.

[Rogue]

I'm not a big fan of Llandow - I know it's not hugely shorter than the likes of Mallory or Brands Hatch Indy, but they're both quite technical circuits with interesting gradient changes. Llandow is flat and featureless... and dull...

[loudandproud205]

I popped my cherry at Cadwell didnt see what all the fuss was about if you drive with in you and your car's limit's

[Rogue]

I popped my cherry at Cadwell didnt see what all the fuss was about if you drive with in you and your car's limit's

That's the key. Start off slow and build up as you get to grips with your car, the circuit and the conditions. Even after six years of racing I like to take the time to find my feet again before giving it death!

When things do go wrong at Cadwell:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_V8mC6BTlw

[Rowland]

When things do go wrong at Cadwell:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_V8mC6BTlw

Ahem...

[Shmed]

My first outing onto the track was donington in a single seater, won't call it a track day as it was an experience day. First (and only to date) track day in the 2 was at Mallory. Very simple to get to grips with, had fun too. Only did a morning session so was pretty cheap too.

[dawesy]

i too have done donnington on my first trackday. as said take your time and build up slowly and youll be fine

[ryan]

When things do go wrong at Cadwell:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_V8mC6BTlw

Ahem...

That you Rowland? Did you turn in a bit sharp resulting in oversteer? rumbling over the kerb with your front left wheel wouldnt have caused that would it?

[JohnnyC]

Castle Combe?
It's mostly just right turns. Although it's relatively high speed.

[monkeyra]

A list of circuits is available http://www.trackdayforums.com/forum/ind ... y-circuits here, some descriptions.

Motorsport-events have airfield days down the M4 near Bath, cheap as well (Hullavington?)


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[woz_106]

the best way I found was to join a trackday specific club aswell as the owners clubs,

i'm a member on www.built4track.co.uk really friendly bunch of people and have alot of experience.

we have a day at llandow booked in febuary and there's five spaces going spare if you and your mate are interested. I've done it before and it's surprising how good the circuit is.

www.built4track.co.uk/t1667-b4t-does-ll ... ry-2011-65

[StevieL]

Cheers Woz, I signed up on there earlier today, I'm out of the country for that Llandow day so I can't make it

The missus got me a track day experience thing for Christmas so I'll check that out to see where is on offer

[cartledge_uk]

Pembry is very cheap and has lots of run off (ish)