Anybody be interested in a group track day??

jaffab · 05-13-2014, 05:39 AM

All,

I want to give my car a real work out, but (a) dont want to risk paintwork in a 'race' and (b) dont want to risk anything stupid on a public road.

There is a track that can be hired for the day...

http://www.llandow.com/

I am being told that the private use of the track for a day would cost about £1500, but if any peeps are interested, then it would work out ok between a bunch of us.

Anybody interested?

It could also be a great day for a general meet up, do some coding (for those that need it), etc.

Intested: 11
Jaffab + 2 (friends)
ChesterM4
Tengocity
335dJa
dannywooly
nisfan
gtsussex
penfold
dungaboy

gtsussex · 05-13-2014, 05:53 AM

Llandow's a cracking circuit and there are some simply gorgeous roads around it.

JustChris · 05-13-2014, 06:23 AM

I'd be interested a bit later in the year....no point in a 520d. I recall the last guy that suggested a meet up was met with near accusations of stalking, I think it would be brilliant. UK Bimmerpost Day, and a track meet all the better.

jaffab · 05-13-2014, 06:25 AM

Yes - to be clear, I am thinking autumn time - maybe end of August or September.

And no, not stalking :-)

Tengocity · 05-13-2014, 06:39 AM

I would definitely be interested. A track day done this way with costs split between people might allow me to try both cars on track- would love to have some track time in the 335d but not enough to justify a whole track day. I'd then mainly use the Z4.

335dJa · 05-13-2014, 06:42 AM

I might be up for this, it would be nice to actually meet some of you guys rather than just peeking through your curtains.

....,,,,..,,.. · 05-13-2014, 06:52 AM

I think I mentioned this earlier in year.

Couple of things on a Santa pod this summer.

First one is BMW rally in June 13,14,15.

Then BMW show in September.

http://www.bmwshow.co.uk/index.html

dannywooly77 · 05-13-2014, 07:34 AM

Hell yeah would love it, although i'll have too keep clear of GtSussex with his ACS tuned 335d! LOL

gtsussex · 05-13-2014, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dannywooly77

Hell yeah would love it, although i'll have too keep clear of GtSussex with his ACS tuned 335d! LOL

Hah! God I'd hope it was wet if I did Llandow (Bus Stop is hilarious when slippy). Otherwise that'll be a set of tyres gone in a day

Would be interested to try Santa Pod at some point. Surface there is a slippy as hell so I think xDrive would do alright. Reckon I'd do okayish in diesel category.

Tried it a few times in various cars. Scariest was Exige with S/C chargecooled Honda lump - even in 3rd I had bad wheelspin. Was quick tho!

NISFAN · 05-13-2014, 08:23 AM

I'd be up for this

gtsussex · 05-13-2014, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by NISFAN

I'd be up for this

Well if Gordon's going, that's me in (date dependant).

penfo1d · 05-13-2014, 08:31 AM

Put me down for it

Tengocity · 05-13-2014, 08:46 AM

So at £1500 what do we think the minimum number is to make this a goer?

15 would make it £100 each and I'd be happy with that, obviously the more there is then the less we pays.

Would we have a max number to ensure plenty time and space for everyone, and hopefully reducing even further the small risk of a coming together.

jaffab · 05-13-2014, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

So at £1500 what do we think the minimum number is to make this a goer?

I am aiming at 20 - on the basis that 5 or so will drop out. Tat also means its not crowded, so risk will be next to nothing.

gtsussex · 05-13-2014, 08:51 AM

I do think you need to bear in mind firstly that it's £1,500 PLUS Vat and that doesn't include everything.

Usually maximum of 10 cars for 20min sessions.

A good mate of mine runs Experience Days there so would probably be able to furnish more details or organise a day for us including some instruction? At least you'd have a realistic idea of pricing including everything.

dungaboy · 05-13-2014, 09:13 AM

I would be interested in a track day , be nice to go somewhere different as castle coombe is my local and I fancy a new challenge

ATM · 05-13-2014, 09:57 AM

Would this be a weekday or weekend?

dannywooly77 · 05-13-2014, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ATM

Would this be a weekday or weekend?

Thats a week day price!

Steve C · 05-13-2014, 10:20 AM

If you have any problems with Llandow, I can recommend Blyton Park as an alternative. Some good corners and no barriers to hit if you overcook things! Should be cheap to hire as its not an MSA racing circuit as such.

http://www.blytonpark.co.uk/

Apl440i or 335d? · 05-13-2014, 11:58 AM

I would love to, but I have a very busy year ahead, and can not to use holiday on a tarck day.

I would defiantly be up for one next year though.

Look forward to pics, vids and reviews.

RobUK · 05-13-2014, 12:21 PM

So, can I bring the bike?

Im1 · 05-13-2014, 01:55 PM

Would be interested sounds like a great idea

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jaffab Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 242 Posts Drives: F32 420d xdrive M Sport Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Anybody be interested in a group track day?? All, I want to give my car a real work out, but (a) dont want to risk paintwork in a 'race' and (b) dont want to risk anything stupid on a public road. There is a track that can be hired for the day... http://www.llandow.com/ I am being told that the private use of the track for a day would cost about £1500, but if any peeps are interested, then it would work out ok between a bunch of us. Anybody interested? It could also be a great day for a general meet up, do some coding (for those that need it), etc. Intested: 11 Jaffab + 2 (friends) ChesterM4 Tengocity 335dJa dannywooly nisfan gtsussex penfold dungaboy Last edited by jaffab; 05-13-2014 at 09:16 AM..
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JustChris General 17489 Rep 25,115 Posts Drives: Tesla MYRWD Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I'd be interested a bit later in the year....no point in a 520d. I recall the last guy that suggested a meet up was met with near accusations of stalking, I think it would be brilliant. UK Bimmerpost Day, and a track meet all the better. __________________ My car made front page of Bimmerpost
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jaffab Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 242 Posts Drives: F32 420d xdrive M Sport Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Yes - to be clear, I am thinking autumn time - maybe end of August or September. And no, not stalking :-)
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Tengocity General 8567 Rep 19,982 Posts Drives: 911, Cayenne Turbo, Disco 4 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland iTrader: (0)	I would definitely be interested. A track day done this way with costs split between people might allow me to try both cars on track- would love to have some track time in the 335d but not enough to justify a whole track day. I'd then mainly use the Z4. __________________ Current: Porsche 911 991 C4S, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Land Rover Discovery 4. Gone...G01 X3 M40i, Cayman S 987, F31 340i, Cayman GT4, F82 M4 CP, Lotus Exige V6, G20 330e, F30 330e, Boxster S 987, F31 335d, Mini Cooper SD, E89 Z4, E90 330d 320d, E60 520d, E46 330d 320d, MX5s, E30 325i
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335dJa Captain 127 Rep 976 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: No iTrader: (0)	I might be up for this, it would be nice to actually meet some of you guys rather than just peeking through your curtains.
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....,,,,..,,.. General 6733 Rep 20,651 Posts Drives: xxxx Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: xxxx iTrader: (0)	I think I mentioned this earlier in year. Couple of things on a Santa pod this summer. First one is BMW rally in June 13,14,15. Then BMW show in September. http://www.bmwshow.co.uk/index.html
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dannywooly77 Lieutenant 13 Rep 433 Posts Drives: 335d xDrive Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Hell yeah would love it, although i'll have too keep clear of GtSussex with his ACS tuned 335d! LOL __________________ 335d xDrive M Sport Black Saphire, Pro Nav, MSport+, Adaptive Suspension, Performance Kit
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Tengocity General 8567 Rep 19,982 Posts Drives: 911, Cayenne Turbo, Disco 4 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland iTrader: (0)	So at £1500 what do we think the minimum number is to make this a goer? 15 would make it £100 each and I'd be happy with that, obviously the more there is then the less we pays. Would we have a max number to ensure plenty time and space for everyone, and hopefully reducing even further the small risk of a coming together. __________________ Current: Porsche 911 991 C4S, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Land Rover Discovery 4. Gone...G01 X3 M40i, Cayman S 987, F31 340i, Cayman GT4, F82 M4 CP, Lotus Exige V6, G20 330e, F30 330e, Boxster S 987, F31 335d, Mini Cooper SD, E89 Z4, E90 330d 320d, E60 520d, E46 330d 320d, MX5s, E30 325i
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gtsussex Brigadier General 1854 Rep 3,983 Posts Drives: SMB M3 CP with lots of carbon Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: East Sussex iTrader: (0)	I do think you need to bear in mind firstly that it's £1,500 PLUS Vat and that doesn't include everything. Usually maximum of 10 cars for 20min sessions. A good mate of mine runs Experience Days there so would probably be able to furnish more details or organise a day for us including some instruction? At least you'd have a realistic idea of pricing including everything. __________________ San Marino Blue M3 Competition Package with Carbon tat, ACS RS suspension, uprated brakes, 'modded' exhaust and a weeny bit more power courtesy of JF Automotive; M235i Convertible with ACS Sports Suspension; Disco 5 HSE Lux
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dungaboy First Lieutenant 46 Rep 327 Posts Drives: bmw 123d gone 335d for now Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: in the sticks iTrader: (0)	I would be interested in a track day , be nice to go somewhere different as castle coombe is my local and I fancy a new challenge
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ATM Private First Class 3 Rep 100 Posts Drives: Active Hybrid 3 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Would this be a weekday or weekend?
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Steve C First Lieutenant 14 Rep 347 Posts Drives: F31 330dx Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Notts iTrader: (0)	If you have any problems with Llandow, I can recommend Blyton Park as an alternative. Some good corners and no barriers to hit if you overcook things! Should be cheap to hire as its not an MSA racing circuit as such. http://www.blytonpark.co.uk/
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Apl440i or 335d? Colonel 480 Rep 2,324 Posts Drives: F30 335D Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Walton on Thames iTrader: (1)	I would love to, but I have a very busy year ahead, and can not to use holiday on a tarck day. I would defiantly be up for one next year though. Look forward to pics, vids and reviews. __________________ E46 Coupe 320d M Sport Gone. E92 320d M Sport Gone. F30 335d M Sport Gone.
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Im1 Private First Class 19 Rep 186 Posts Drives: F10 520d se Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Would be interested sounds like a great idea
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