Just done my first track day
10-02-2008, 04:50 PM
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I'll probably go back to brands again next in late November because I was just starting to get somewhere by the end of the day. My other close tracks are Snetterton and Bedford. Oulton Park may be a little too far for me but it does sound like a tempting track when I've got more practice.
On the subject of tyre wear, etc. I had loads of wear left on my EagleF1s that were new just before I bought the car 2 yrs ago and even after the first day there is still loads to go. I checked after each 20min session and it wasn't until the last couple of sessions that I was pushing hard enough to really scrub them. I reckon that unless you are a natural F1 star but just never realised then the standard car is more than adequate of a first time.
Also I never once came close to losing it but then I was quite cautious and had some instruction, which was worth every penny. Someone did roll theirs in the first session though. But that was a hired MX5 so I guess they were less cautious. Those who saw the incident said it didn't look too bad and they just went in the gravel side ways so it dug in. If you avoid the temptation to race and stay in your limits then you shouldn't crash.
On the subject of tyre wear, etc. I had loads of wear left on my EagleF1s that were new just before I bought the car 2 yrs ago and even after the first day there is still loads to go. I checked after each 20min session and it wasn't until the last couple of sessions that I was pushing hard enough to really scrub them. I reckon that unless you are a natural F1 star but just never realised then the standard car is more than adequate of a first time.
Also I never once came close to losing it but then I was quite cautious and had some instruction, which was worth every penny. Someone did roll theirs in the first session though. But that was a hired MX5 so I guess they were less cautious. Those who saw the incident said it didn't look too bad and they just went in the gravel side ways so it dug in. If you avoid the temptation to race and stay in your limits then you shouldn't crash.
10-02-2008, 07:41 PM
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I'll probably go back to brands again next in late November because I was just starting to get somewhere by the end of the day. My other close tracks are Snetterton and Bedford. Oulton Park may be a little too far for me but it does sound like a tempting track when I've got more practice.
10-03-2008, 02:18 PM
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Steve,
Glad you enjoued it, now you been bitten buy the bug you will find that there is no cure for this disease, you just have to keep getting regular fixes - shame it doesn't come on the NHS
As for tyres, last year I did 3 or 4 evenings and a full day at Brunters plus about 2500 road miles and my Conti's are not even half worn - that wasn't sparing them at all - however they went off after about 15 to 20 mins. They are resting in the back garden now as I've some P Zero Corsas
Steve (Boxsey) - doubt I'll drive at Rockingham , but I'll be along for the ride
Glad you enjoued it, now you been bitten buy the bug you will find that there is no cure for this disease, you just have to keep getting regular fixes - shame it doesn't come on the NHS
As for tyres, last year I did 3 or 4 evenings and a full day at Brunters plus about 2500 road miles and my Conti's are not even half worn - that wasn't sparing them at all - however they went off after about 15 to 20 mins. They are resting in the back garden now as I've some P Zero Corsas
Steve (Boxsey) - doubt I'll drive at Rockingham , but I'll be along for the ride
10-03-2008, 03:26 PM
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