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Mostro69
15-10-2007, 10:34 AM
Trying to find out how to book a track day at Brands Hatch... came up with these 2 links:
http://www.trackdays.co.uk/tracks/brands-hatch.htm
http://www.motorsportvision.co.uk/brands-hatch/trackdays/trackdays.asp?circuit=all&type=Bike
They both only have days for the Indy circuit though.
What's the best way to book a track day there? Any way to get the GP circuit?
Thumper
15-10-2007, 10:40 AM
Theres no days left for the GP Circuit as they only run a few a year for the full GP and theyre usually in the summer.
Heres some links for popular trackday organisers:
http://www.nolimitstrackdays.com
http://www.hottrax-online.com
http://www.focusedevents.com
CK & AK
15-10-2007, 10:41 AM
I dont think the GP circuit will be open till about March/April 2008 now.
Hottrax, No Limits, MSV etc all do TD's there - will cost about £70 - £90 during the winter :)
Mostro69
15-10-2007, 10:43 AM
Thank you :-) If I book one in Nov/Dec I'll let you know in case anyone wants to join me!
CK & AK
15-10-2007, 10:45 AM
Thank you :-) If I book one in Nov/Dec I'll let you know in case anyone wants to join me!
there is a group of us (from ISC on Ducati's) planning one in Novemeber - just having a sort out of either a Sunday or a Sat - will post & let you know
check out No Limits (http://www.nolimitstrackdays.com/UKdates.htm) and Focused Events (http://www.focusedevents.com/event_list.asp?event_type=UK)
they are two of the main advertisers on uktrackdays and you don't pay the comission if you book direct.
If you're a DSC member you get 10% discount with No Limits, so a couple of trackdays a year and you get your membership payed for.
Be prepared for much higher costs for the GP circuit, since they need twice as many marshals, ambulances etc.
Mostro69
15-10-2007, 11:00 AM
there is a group of us (from ISC on Ducati's) planning one in Novemeber - just having a sort out of either a Sunday or a Sat - will post & let you know
Please do!
Mostro69
15-10-2007, 12:04 PM
How about the budget? So the booking will be approx £70-£90, but what about new tyres/oil changes/other wear-and-tear costs, aside from any unknown crash-related costs?
JerryXt
15-10-2007, 12:17 PM
oil your chain, make sure your tyres are ok, that's about it. Oh, budget 90p for insulating tape to tape up those mirrors, or, if you're cheap like me, take them off. Maybe get some crask bobbins for the front wheel.
Please let me know if anyone has firm dates - I might be up for one soon. New stuff to try out hopefully :D
Make sure your brake fluid and oil are are topped up.
Also check you've got plenty of pad material left on the front brakes.
id be up for it too :) (and preferably will NOT be crashing any ducatis this time...been there and done that ya know....)
CK & AK
15-10-2007, 01:03 PM
Oh, and dont be like a certain other member on here - make sure you have petrol, this does help :D
No Jerry, I havent told anyone mate :)
Mostro69
15-10-2007, 01:07 PM
Awesome, thought I'd have to budget for some new tyres... although being my first track day, I probably won't burn the rubber too much on the bends.
Just got clearance from the boss (aka wife) so this is looking likely for Nov.
JerryXt
15-10-2007, 01:09 PM
ahem, yes, petrol! Also, it helps to know where the track is
banditloon
15-10-2007, 01:14 PM
Make sure it is petrol and not diesel as some G**er riding numpties put in their tanks the last track day I went to..
"I filled the jerry can up to make sure we'll get home"
What, doesn't the fuel gauge work in the van??
Oh how I laughed... :chuckle:
Awesome, thought I'd have to budget for some new tyres... although being my first track day, I probably won't burn the rubber too much on the bends.
Just got clearance from the boss (aka wife) so this is looking likely for Nov.
My tyres arent looking too good, and ive only done 3 track days....so you should be ok for the one. im getting a track bike next weekend as is cheaper than having to keep fixing my other bike and changing tyres all the time! :)
Mostro69
15-10-2007, 03:50 PM
im getting a track bike next weekend
How does that work? You hire a bike at the track? (How much?) Or you're buying a whole 2nd bike for track only?
(Silly questions, I know, but this is a whole new world for me, only had the Monster since March, first big bike)
How does that work? You hire a bike at the track? (How much?) Or you're buying a whole 2nd bike for track only?
(Silly questions, I know, but this is a whole new world for me, only had the Monster since March, first big bike)
you can hire track bikes at most track days, eg race prepped R6...but not sure about price, id say not too cheap!
I am spending a grand and getting a bike purely for the track. last track day i crashed and have been quoted £2k to fix my monster...its a joke, but ive learnt a good lesson.
worth spending the money if you're planning to do a good few track days of a summer and then more after that!
Mostro69
15-10-2007, 04:05 PM
Awesome, will definitely bear in mind for next summer...
Companies usually charge around £199 for bike hire, plus a hefty excess if you crash it.
cool....monster is my first bike too :) i see you're a local, ill message you when we go on a run to box hill or similar
CK & AK
15-10-2007, 07:30 PM
AK & Muttley have just booked for Sunday 18th November, £85 with Focused Events in Inters - who else is booking?
AK says its about time he had a go on one of the race bikes :rolleyes:
Mostro69
15-10-2007, 09:09 PM
ill message you when we go on a run to box hill or similar
Sounds good!
Mostro69
15-10-2007, 09:12 PM
AK & Muttley have just booked for Sunday 18th November, £85 with Focused Events in Inters - who else is booking?
AK says its about time he had a go on one of the race bikes :rolleyes:
Don't see why not! Let me check the calendar...
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