Track day anyone??
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- Hainsie
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Track day anyone??
After our brief burn around the Castle Coombe circuit, I'm fancying a sedate (to start with ) session on the track with some like minded individuals.
Anyone up for this sometime??
Coombe would be ideal.
Anyone up for this sometime??
Coombe would be ideal.
- tanamana
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Re: Track day anyone??
I've always wanted to do that. I have this deep need to turn squiggley roads into straight lines.
How does one approach it insurance-wise, and just what do you mean by 'sedate' ?
How does one approach it insurance-wise, and just what do you mean by 'sedate' ?
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Re: Track day anyone??
One way to experience a track day is to join one of the events that MGs on Track organise.
MGs on track is a branch of the MGCC and they organise events around the country. They are at Castle Combe on the 6th September but it looks like they are sold out. http://www.mgs-on-track.com/
MGs on track is a branch of the MGCC and they organise events around the country. They are at Castle Combe on the 6th September but it looks like they are sold out. http://www.mgs-on-track.com/
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- tanamana
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Re: Track day anyone??
Just visited the Castle Combe site.
It appears they have 'Ladies Only' track days.
Don't they know we've had the vote for nearly 100 years ?
Perhaps I'm being a bit over-sensitive, but when I see things like
that I wonder what I burned my bra for back in the 60s.
It appears they have 'Ladies Only' track days.
Don't they know we've had the vote for nearly 100 years ?
Perhaps I'm being a bit over-sensitive, but when I see things like
that I wonder what I burned my bra for back in the 60s.
- Hainsie
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Re: Track day anyone??
I don't think they'll let me on a ladies only track day Ruthie!!
Unless i dig out the grass skirt
Thanks Keith, I've looked at MGs on track and Coombe next year sounds good.
Unless i dig out the grass skirt
Thanks Keith, I've looked at MGs on track and Coombe next year sounds good.
- nigelandjo
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Re: Track day anyone??
I might be tempted to join you in my F
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- tanamana
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Re: Track day anyone??
Hainsie - I'm sure I could style you up with a fetching outfit.......
OK - well next year it will be, only I ain't racing against no girls.
OK - well next year it will be, only I ain't racing against no girls.
- stux99
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Re: Track day anyone??
Not sure Bev would allow me to thrash the TF
But I would gladly hold the camera
But I would gladly hold the camera
- Hainsie
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Re: Track day anyone??
You do take a mean piccy Stu:thumbsu:
Looking at some of the "nutters" going round the circuit when we went to Coombe made me think that doing a track day with a bunch of fellow novices would be a better idea really, hence my "sedate to start with" comment. I'm sure as confidence builds, things get a little quicker
I too, don't fancy thrashing hell out of my car though.
I'll contact Mgs on track and see what they suggest if a group of us fancy it next year at Coombe.
Looking at some of the "nutters" going round the circuit when we went to Coombe made me think that doing a track day with a bunch of fellow novices would be a better idea really, hence my "sedate to start with" comment. I'm sure as confidence builds, things get a little quicker
I too, don't fancy thrashing hell out of my car though.
I'll contact Mgs on track and see what they suggest if a group of us fancy it next year at Coombe.
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Re: Track day anyone??
Good idea Steve, I have only been "on track" once. That was a day out at Brands some years ago
Be good to have a go, gently
Be good to have a go, gently
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I would really recommend going via MGs On Track. I've seen and heard so many horror stories of other track days!
PM MikeH on here, Mike will be able to help!!
As for me, probably not. But i look forward to Spa next year!
PM MikeH on here, Mike will be able to help!!
As for me, probably not. But i look forward to Spa next year!
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Have you read the artricle in this month's Safety Fast about someone's experience with MGs onTrack at Castle Coombe? Recommended paying £10 to go out with one of the instructors.
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Re: Track day anyone??
VERY good read Nigel, although I may need to spend £20
I will watch this thread with interest
I will watch this thread with interest
- Hainsie
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Re: Track day anyone??
I read that too, hence the thought in my mind!
I think a bit of guidance would be a good investment
I'll get in touch with Mike H as Colin suggests.
I think a bit of guidance would be a good investment
I'll get in touch with Mike H as Colin suggests.
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Re: Track day anyone??
Looks like this ones down to you then Steve
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highly recommended! I am pleased to see you all considering this as you are taking your pride and joys out on track!nigelandjo wrote:Have you read the artricle in this month's Safety Fast about someone's experience with MGs onTrack at Castle Coombe? Recommended paying £10 to go out with one of the instructors.
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