Oulton Park novice day 8th August
Discussion
I went to one (novice 1/2 day) earlier in the year at Oulton-fully recommend it! Had a great time and it was very well organised and not too busy on track. I did have the advantage of fantastic weather though, hope you get the same.
I didn't pay the £25 but when I go again (can't make 8th August) I might do, but I had a great time anyway. From my first visit I really just wanted to push my car to its limits and have some fun, which I did, and also just wanted to drive the track I've been spectating at since a boy. My brother used to race FF1600 there for many years so I did have some advice from him although he wasn't in the car with me.
On balance for me, I didn't miss the instructor on my first visit but when I go again I think I will go for it so I can try and improve my corner speed. I think you need someone next to you to reassuare you that you're not going too fast or perhaps that you should keep your foot down etc.
I've got a Mini (BMW) and they corner really well, so I kept pushing and pushing and pushing but the car's ability out-did my bravery, especially through Druids corner, so someone to push me along would have been a benefit I think.
Enjoy it!
Eifion
I didn't pay the £25 but when I go again (can't make 8th August) I might do, but I had a great time anyway. From my first visit I really just wanted to push my car to its limits and have some fun, which I did, and also just wanted to drive the track I've been spectating at since a boy. My brother used to race FF1600 there for many years so I did have some advice from him although he wasn't in the car with me.
On balance for me, I didn't miss the instructor on my first visit but when I go again I think I will go for it so I can try and improve my corner speed. I think you need someone next to you to reassuare you that you're not going too fast or perhaps that you should keep your foot down etc.
I've got a Mini (BMW) and they corner really well, so I kept pushing and pushing and pushing but the car's ability out-did my bravery, especially through Druids corner, so someone to push me along would have been a benefit I think.
Enjoy it!
Eifion
http://www.driversknow.co.uk/motorsport/trackGuide...
You may find my circuit guide useful if you are a first timer
You may find my circuit guide useful if you are a first timer
Redlake27 said:
http://www.driversknow.co.uk/motorsport/trackGuide...
You may find my circuit guide useful if you are a first timer
Thanks for that, should be very handy.You may find my circuit guide useful if you are a first timer
Hybrids said:
Out of curiosity, is the instruction generally carried out in your own car or the circuit hack ?
No idea tbh, but seeing as it's only £25 I'm guessing it'll be something like about 20-30 mins in my own car?Whatever it is I thought it worthwhile as this is my first trackday.
Kubica said:
Hybrids said:
Out of curiosity, is the instruction generally carried out in your own car or the circuit hack ?
No idea tbh, but seeing as it's only £25 I'm guessing it'll be something like about 20-30 mins in my own car?Whatever it is I thought it worthwhile as this is my first trackday.
But I could see 3 or 4 people put in a tin top for a couple of hot laps then possibly a lap each, or possibly not.....
dark_helmet said:
Its usually 20 mins in your own car, with the instrctor pointing out the right lines, braking and turning points and giving suggestions on your driving style etc.
Well worth the cash in my experience.
Well worth the cash in my experience.
You can also, if you wanted to, book a 30 minute slot with the instructor towards the end of the day just to see whether or not you can improve in any way.
i would've gone but i can't get the time off work. so now im going to go on the heritage one on the 23rd.
anyone doing that one??
they do a similar tuition thing with it being £35 for one 20 min session or £50 for two
il be doing two methinks. need some practice for my national b licence
hopefully see some of you there?
tim
anyone doing that one??
they do a similar tuition thing with it being £35 for one 20 min session or £50 for two
il be doing two methinks. need some practice for my national b licence
hopefully see some of you there?
tim
Only did the AM session, it was quite quiet so no problems getting back on and not lots of traffic.
Felt for the guy in Caterham 7 (BEC ?) who failed the noise test.
Did the instruction mid morning so it gave me chance to get a few laps under my belt first,
Well worth the £25.
regards
Gareth
Felt for the guy in Caterham 7 (BEC ?) who failed the noise test.
Did the instruction mid morning so it gave me chance to get a few laps under my belt first,
Well worth the £25.
regards
Gareth
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