DanBoy's First Track Day.

DanBoy's First Track Day.

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DanBoy

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4,899 posts

250 months

Wednesday 29th December 2004
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Well, I suppose it's a driving experience really.

I was given on of those "Red Letter Days" type things by my folks for my 21st. The actual day involves a few laps of Silverstone in an Elise and then a 355.

Thing is, I'm going to have to book some time off work... This is probably an odd question, but what's the best time of year for a one-off track day?

Don

28,377 posts

291 months

Thursday 30th December 2004
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Anytime of year when the chances of it pissing down are lower. This usually means summer.

A wet track can be fun - but not for your first go.

A track with ice on it is pointless and they won't run that day...mind you Jonny (Bookatrack) told me once that they ran a day at Elvington with snow on the track (airfield really) and everyone had a superb time at about 25mph!

Mind you - if you take a punt on a winter date you may find that they are discounting "extras" like additional laps or a go in a different car...

Enjoy.