Special K 442 Report post Posted August 1, 2014 Hi There was a really good response to the original 'novice day' that we organised with MSV at Snetterton earlier this year. We have now grown, with new 'members' to the Drivers Club and I don't think the idea has lost any of its appeal - to try your car, under strictly controlled safety criteria and with tuition from instructors on hand - to feel the true potential of your Toyobaru without a silly 70mph upper limit, Gatso's, sneaky barsteward cops in laybys (hrrmph!) and develop yourself as a driver. As we grow, as a group dedicated to 'activity', not 'actipolish', it is obvious (to me) that a Snet 'novice day' as the only source of this facility is not working. Yes, it's good for some of us southerners in the east but it's a pain for many of you.. for many of you it is a 4-5 hour drive, means an overnight in a tent/hotel and - more importantly - you cannot invite your family/friends. So - at which circuits would you like me to try and organise this? And please bear in mind - if there's 12 of you, who demand (say) Oulton Park for a 30 min closed Club session a week before a BTCC round I'm not only without influence - I'm without gonads.. I will try but I'm not Bernie.. (If I get minimal response to this thread I will assume it's not of interest and I (me) will drop the idea - if the Forum directors wish to resurrect the concept later that is fine by me..) Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelerad 256 Report post Posted August 1, 2014 I'd love to do Oulton again or Angelsey or Mallory Alec Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adamb 10 Report post Posted August 1, 2014 if there is something midlands/north then i would be interested. i dont mind 1-2 hr drive but as said not 4-5 hours lol 2 rob275 and TankGirl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest zen Report post Posted August 1, 2014 Limited opportunities "north of the wall" (anything other than Knockhill not counting airfields, etc?) and perhaps limited members keen to attend, but it would be good at least be vaguely drivable to from Aberdeen to a venue... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faith 237 Report post Posted August 1, 2014 You know me, I'll drive anywhere 1 TankGirl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted August 1, 2014 I would be up for anything, probably wouldn't do much track work. Interested to passenger and see peoples driving styles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 458 Report post Posted August 1, 2014 Would be fine with me, club exclusive session would be super though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristov4 70 Report post Posted August 1, 2014 Willing to go with the flow so count me in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subota Boy 402 Report post Posted August 2, 2014 Just the right sort of activity for a drivers club. Again, will depend how far we've got to drive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted August 2, 2014 So... Mallory is quite central, as is Donington... Oulton for northies ? What about us southies? Brands Indy circuit? or is it too twee? What I would try and do is engage with an existing trackday organiser to give us up to four 20min sessions on track. I reckon there would have to be at least 8 cars at each event to make it viable... doesn't stop drivers doing more than one venue, of course.. This does not detract from ideas being looked at presently for an 'exclusive' Toyobaru day - I think the Board have this on thier Agenda.. I'll start making noises... but it will need a bit more response if it is going to work.. Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted August 4, 2014 I'd be so on this bad wagon if my car was in a better state Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
