ioneabee Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 whats it like for a complete Novice ie me for a track day (their car - with instructor) Quote
Ekona Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 Mint. It's a great track, second longest in the UK behind Silverstone. Fair bit of run off in some places, less in others, but drive within your limits and you'll be fine. As your in their car, I'd suggest pushing as hard as you possibly can. Quote
benjy88 Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 It's genuinely one of my favourite circuits. I can't even explain why I like it so much... just beautiful corners, lots of tricky off-camber jobbies (Clay through to Druids)... Couldn't recommend it more. Lovely setting too Quote
ioneabee Posted November 10, 2014 Author Posted November 10, 2014 Insurance is not included as standard.............should I ? Quote
350zedd Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 Insurance is not included as standard.............should I ? The way you drive..........YES! Quote
ioneabee Posted November 10, 2014 Author Posted November 10, 2014 just 'cos you can't keep up 1 Quote
ZEUS Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 A lovely circuit and one of my favourites , been round it hundreds of times but on a bike so not much help. Oh the cafe isn't great Quote
350zedd Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 As an aside..............Did the Mid-Cheshire Stages rally which took in a couple of laps of the circuit back in the day. Car was a Vauxhall Magnum 2300 running on Dunlop SPR3 clubman tyres. Anyone remember them? On the dirt bits found the tyres were catching on the inner arches so took the front wheels off and got a big hammer to the problem. Must of got distracted, as forgot to tighten the wheels up properly. Later on doing 80mph one of the front wheels decided to detach itself from the car including studs as well !!! That was my experience of Oulton Park....but I'm sure you wont have that problem Quote
TomS Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 I've been 3 times now and looking to book another 2 trips in Feb/March already next year! Quote
Squee Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 I did my first track day there and thought it was fantastic. I've done a couple there now, both with MSV, the best one being a specific novice friendly track day as it was quite chilled out with no show offs. Some people say it's best to avoid novice days as they think it will be chaos with a load of bumbling beginners going round wacky races style and not paying attention to flags and stuff but I didn't experience that. What organiser and when are you looking at doing it? I believe that now it's off season there's some very well priced days there at the mo. As mentioned I've only done them at Oulton with MSV but I believe that a lot of how good the day is can be down to the organiser. I've been extremely lucky weather wise with my track days and had beautiful sunny days. The idea of doing one on a wet and dark day in December in my zed doesn't appeal so much as I know I'd be granny driving and scared to push it. But I think I've been spoiled due such great conditions on previous days. Oulton is a quick drying track however. Hope you have a great time S. Quote
Ken Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 We are booked on a track day at Oulton Park on Saturday 6th December if anyone want's to join us. Quote
ioneabee Posted November 10, 2014 Author Posted November 10, 2014 (edited) I've got to do it this month (november) - voucher expires on the 1st December the voucher is called "Lotus Thrill" and is supposed to give me 3 hours I was going to go for a Caterham - but the likelyhood of the weather being good enough for that is slim methinks it was last years crimbo present from the missus - work unfortunately has been relentless Edited November 10, 2014 by ioneabee Quote
Ekona Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 Even if it's cold and raining, you really should do it in a Caterham if you have the chance. Quote
ioneabee Posted November 10, 2014 Author Posted November 10, 2014 its a Lotus Elise - thats fine for my 1st attempt if i really love it, then can look forward to a caterham Quote
Ekona Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 I'm guessing this is more like an experience day than anything. Just enjoy yourself and don't expect too much, you'll have a blast 1 Quote
JetSet Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 We are booked on a track day at Oulton Park on Saturday 6th December if anyone want's to join us. Can I come and watch? Pete Quote
Ekona Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 I just found the experience day, by Red Letter Days perchance? It's just going to be about 3 laps or so in an Elise, definitely take out the insurance, and definitely drive it as hard as you can! Quote
ioneabee Posted November 10, 2014 Author Posted November 10, 2014 http://www.activitysuperstore.com/Driving-Gifts/Performance-Cars/Lotus-Thrill/c3pKELI/ 1 Quote
ioneabee Posted November 10, 2014 Author Posted November 10, 2014 christ..................I've just seen the height restrictions 1 Quote
WhackyWill Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 One of my favorite circuits, loved racing there. Especially before Foulstone's Folly..! (New Chicane) Quote
zxrob Posted November 13, 2014 Posted November 13, 2014 Done it on a bike a few times but never in a car Great circuit, one of my favourites Bit off topic but what would be good time on a car track day in a standard Z, good weather conditions Rob Quote
350zedd Posted November 13, 2014 Posted November 13, 2014 christ..................I've just seen the height restrictions .........was gonna say, don't forget ya booster seat Hope you have a great time, and remember to post some pics, so we can all admire your skills at the wheel! Quote
TomS Posted November 13, 2014 Posted November 13, 2014 Done it on a bike a few times but never in a car Great circuit, one of my favourites Bit off topic but what would be good time on a car track day in a standard Z, good weather conditions Rob There's a few videos on YouTube of people, not in zeds, doing it around 1:55-2:00 minutes. Quote
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