sinbad Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Hi all, Ive been looking at doing a trackday but as im a complete novice i liked the look of this which i found from an old thread of Mike's http://www.motorsportvision.co.uk/snett ... uctID=2840 What do you guys think of the overall package? Is Snetterton a good track to start with the Z? Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 I would spend a bit more to get a better experience. 30 cars and 3 hours track time. It'll either be crowded or minimal laps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted January 12, 2007 Author Share Posted January 12, 2007 What about the Brands Hatch one later in the month max 25 cars, do you think it will be just as bad? http://www.motorsportvision.co.uk/brand ... uctID=2859 I could do a full day, but i want to get a taster for it first before i take the plunge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 25 cars and 2.5 hours tracktime! Maybe you'd be better trying to get a small group but spending like £250 on a good amount of track time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Snetterton write up. Snetterton was the wartime base of the 96th US Air Force Bomber Group. The first race meeting here was held in 1951, arranged by the Aston Martin Owner's Club. The layout has changed a few times since then, the current circuit being just under 2 miles long. The Lotus F1 team used Snetterton as its local test track. The circuit has two of the longest straights in the UK and is therefore one of the fastest. Highlights of the racing calendar at Snetterton include visits from the British Touring Car Championship and British Superbikes. Snetterton is clearly signposted off the A11 between Thetford & Norwich. Russell and Sear corners both lead onto long straights and therefore have a significant effect on lap times. However Riches, Coram and the Esses are all quick, interesting bends. Being an airfield circuit there's no gradient at Snetterton, although the Bomb Hole has some camber than can catch out the unwary. Top tip: take a book for the straights, keep it tidy through Bomb Hole and build your speed up through Coram during the day (but don't outbreak yourself into Russell!). vid:Not of me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swrseT6rBzY and when it goes wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Snetterton is a nice track with lots of straights etc. It really only has one tight bend. All race tracks can get a bit crowded, but just take you time, build your speed up gradually and you'll be fine. If you are concerned, try an airfield day. These have plenty of run off, although they can be a bit hard on tyres, due to the hard surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Brands is good, if you can get on a GP circuit day then really good but they are busy as they only run 4-6 a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted January 13, 2007 Author Share Posted January 13, 2007 thanks for you replies. Im still Baffled by what to do? i'd prefer to stick to a uk track and not airfields as i would rather experience the bumps and cambers etc.. I may do an open pitlane at donnington or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 For the first day on track I would recommend an airfield. Simply to get used to the different speed of everyone, you will be much quicker than some and other much quicker than you. It is quite frightening the first time someone comes wizzing past you. It is nothing like road driving where people will stick to white lines. Every car handles different therefore they all have a different racing line. Just try it once, typically £100 and you will be much safer the first time you are on track. If you have a look at the second link I posted, arnco hurts badly and there does not tend to be any on airfields, so make mistakes they you can get out of it easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 thanks for you replies. Im still Baffled by what to do?i'd prefer to stick to a uk track and not airfields as i would rather experience the bumps and cambers etc.. I may do an open pitlane at donnington or something. Donnington is my local track, so had plenty of track time there. They have 3 sessions so you could go in the novice. Go for one at the moment and they will be a bit quiet. See here http://www.donington-park.co.uk/trakzone/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Hi all, Ive been looking at doing a trackday but as im a complete novice i liked the look of this which i found from an old thread of Mike's http://www.motorsportvision.co.uk/snett ... uctID=2840 What do you guys think of the overall package? Is Snetterton a good track to start with the Z? Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks Chris Have you seen this Chris http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5124 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted January 15, 2007 Author Share Posted January 15, 2007 Kev, Steve, Mike - Thanks for all your advice. I have taken all your points on board but i'm still wanting to do a uk track i am familiar with, so i'm swaying towards the novice day at donington. I've done plenty of reading and know to build my speed progressivly, be aware of other vehicles, pre-vehicle checks and to warm up/warm down etc.. but I will be getting an instructor to assist me with the first few sessions for sure and i'm just going to build from there. I'm not planning on pushing my car so much as to go near any armco's so hopefully i wont be finding out how much they hurt. I'm really looking to learn how to be smoother, realise the potential of a RWD car as this is my first and, to get a taste for trackdays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Congrat, sinbad you will love it. Last piece of advice, trackdays are more additive than "crack". ENJOY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Dont forget track day insurance just in case of the unthinkable should happen. max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted January 16, 2007 Author Share Posted January 16, 2007 Can anyone recommend a good trackday insurers, preferably something with competative prices? Im currently with A-plan so i may give them a call and see what they can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 You'll have a blast mate! Tbh you're better off not doing a full day if you're planning on using the Z anyway - imo it won't be in a fit state to drive home afterwards. Generally people on tracks are a bit better behaved than on the roads and you don't tend to get idiots - that said there are always a few. You only really get overtaking on straights and generally you do it on 1 side and only after the other person has signalled to say they've seen you - you'll be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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