Atom - only instruction Day
Discussion
Given the level of interest in an Atom-only instruction day, I'm going to organise one if enough people sign up. Robb Gravett and his Ultimate Car Control organisation will host it (format below), likely to cost about £250+VAT, slightly less for Owners Club members, slightly more if not. He won't take more than 12 on a course, so if there is appetite, we can always organise two days (and you can always come on both!).
Possible weekends either Saturday or Sunday:
30 April / 1 May
7/8 May
14/15 May
11/12 June
18/19 June
2/3 July
9/10 July
23/4 July
Format is as follows:
- At the TRL, which is in Crowthorne, just off jn 3 of the M3.
- Starts at 9, away by 5.
- Food and drink all included
- Driver of the day award (usually crystal vase / decanter)
- Mix of classroom training, specific observed exercises and circuit work (all coned in a large area, so nothing to hit and no excuse for not pushing too hard!), some with instructor in the car, some observed
- Certification at end of day - some insurance companies give 10-15% discounts for this
Robb and his team are very safety conscious, and he is a great instructor. Let me know who wants to play?
Let me know who wants to come and dates. Email rather than replies here, please, although feel free with suggestions and so on.
MC
Possible weekends either Saturday or Sunday:
30 April / 1 May
7/8 May
14/15 May
11/12 June
18/19 June
2/3 July
9/10 July
23/4 July
Format is as follows:
- At the TRL, which is in Crowthorne, just off jn 3 of the M3.
- Starts at 9, away by 5.
- Food and drink all included
- Driver of the day award (usually crystal vase / decanter)
- Mix of classroom training, specific observed exercises and circuit work (all coned in a large area, so nothing to hit and no excuse for not pushing too hard!), some with instructor in the car, some observed
- Certification at end of day - some insurance companies give 10-15% discounts for this
Robb and his team are very safety conscious, and he is a great instructor. Let me know who wants to play?
Let me know who wants to come and dates. Email rather than replies here, please, although feel free with suggestions and so on.
MC
So far, I have 7 responses including Bruce. The only weekend which works for all those I have dates for appears to be the 9th or 10th July, which seems a long way off, so I hope Bruce and Julian can make that.
Would you prefer the Saturday or Sunday? I have a marginal preference for the latter. I am seeing Robb on Thursday, so can try and reserve the day for it.
At the moment, we don't have enough people to make it work at £250 + VAT, even if all those who have responded make it, so we need to rustle up ideally three more. . . .
Would you prefer the Saturday or Sunday? I have a marginal preference for the latter. I am seeing Robb on Thursday, so can try and reserve the day for it.
At the moment, we don't have enough people to make it work at £250 + VAT, even if all those who have responded make it, so we need to rustle up ideally three more. . . .
MarkWonder if the factory will take a couple of cars to rent out and demonstrate upgrades etc... Could be good for sales! I would certainly pay to have a go and also bring my cheque book with me (just in case)Alternativly I can bring my new 350Z roadster (bought instead of an Atom)and swap a few laps with anyone willing?
You may struggle getting cars out of Simon Meyrick - they simply can't build 'em fast enough at the moment.
In an attempt to bypass the waiting time and get in an Atom for summer, I asked Simon to sell me a demonstrator. He would of done only he hasn't got any! - They've all been sold and they can't make 'em fast enough to replace 'em. All the build current slots are pukka orders. He did say that another engineer would be joining the fold soon, so that may help the situation, but no promises...
Mike
In an attempt to bypass the waiting time and get in an Atom for summer, I asked Simon to sell me a demonstrator. He would of done only he hasn't got any! - They've all been sold and they can't make 'em fast enough to replace 'em. All the build current slots are pukka orders. He did say that another engineer would be joining the fold soon, so that may help the situation, but no promises...
Mike
Like I said - no promises!
I think it looks like we are going to get enough now for a full day, so cheques to me to get your place, no cheque, no place reserved! £250 + VAT, i.e. £293.75. I will email my address to those who have said yes. Cheques payable to Ultimate Car Control
We'll go for Sunday 10th July, so I will confirm that with Robb.
MC
>> Edited by coxm on Tuesday 12th April 21:56
I think it looks like we are going to get enough now for a full day, so cheques to me to get your place, no cheque, no place reserved! £250 + VAT, i.e. £293.75. I will email my address to those who have said yes. Cheques payable to Ultimate Car Control
We'll go for Sunday 10th July, so I will confirm that with Robb.
MC
>> Edited by coxm on Tuesday 12th April 21:56
chimburt said:
Stephen,
that might be a thought, if there are enough willing to chip in, and it's going to be sensible with the way the day is organised.
if we were going to go that way i'd probably have to ask Toby along as well, wouldn't I
if anyone else is interested then shout!
I'm sure he'd be up for it, I'll start saving part worn tyres.........they'll get destroyed on the course!
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