GT86Bob

Your welcome, not too much should change. I have started getting my car prepared but just need to decide what class when the regs are finalised.

Hi all,
Just got this little beauty.
Cheers,
Bob.

Hi all,
Just got this little beauty.
Cheers,
Bob.

Long story short, I managed to total my black 86 on the way to TSS last august and have been gutted ever since. Today I bought a beautiful white one from a lovely chap up in Manchester. I couldn't be more pleased....happy days 😎

The easiest thing to do is ask to be added to the Facebook group - Sprint and Trackday (banter / times / modifications / car chit-chat)

Well if you want people to know who you are then why not post a mugshot here,
 
this is me, Alec, one of the 4 Directors, fat, balding cockney with a Silver (now Red) Rat car who keeps offering you Doughnuts or Biscuits
 

 
and this is my car ( No. 19 this year in the TSS, No. 42 last year) at one of its favourite places
 
  as it looked (Dirty!) at JapFest      After I crashed it   I replaced it with a red one  

Hi all,
Just got this little beauty.
Cheers,
Bob.

From all the trackdays that I've done so far, it's pretty much the same bunch of tutors so shouldn't really matter which track or which tutor, just find a good track with plenty of run off.  The tutors are pretty good, they can tailor it for being a complete novice (so they can tell you what to look out for, driving etiquette, basic techniques to help you on any track etc.) to more experience drivers who want to learn that particular circuit more (i.e. braking points, racing lines etc.).
The briefings in the mornings will also give new comers plenty of info to take in i.e. what the coloured flags mean, which areas are safe to over take etc.  If anything, it's all about the mind set in my opinion, as long as you're out there having a bit of fun and not trying to prove anything and more importantly trying to race anyone else (or even yourself by timing) then you should be good.  Keep your eyes on your mirrors/surroundings and if you see a car quickly approaching, just simply pull to one side, indicate and DO let off the gas so they can get past quickly without any problems (lots of people don't and this prolongs the overtaking process which can be dangerous when you run out of track).  I tend to do this even if they're slowly approaching you, once they're near and its convenient, I tend to let everyone pass, I'd rather not hold people up causing them to try and force an overtake (and course an accident), it only takes a moment and you then don't have to worry about anything else besides you driving again.
If you're passing, make sure you only pass on the straights and it's nice to give them a way or signal to say thanks but only if its convenient.  The issues usually come down to others not following this rule and holding others up, especially those with more power in the straights than you but then slow you right down in the corners.  Rather than getting livid (which to be honest I do), just calm down, ease off and then push on again, it's always more fun to play chase than to be in the way.
The rest is pretty much just down to driving within your own limits, don't push yourself too hard etc. (again that was my mistake recently at Croft, but that was for the TSS and I was gunning for a fast time, that's when most accidents can happen).
Besides helmets, make sure you're wearing long sleeves and full length trousers.  When you park up, try not to use the handbrake, just leave it in gear and turn the car off (pop our bonnet if it's particularly hot).  Make sure the car is empty of any loose bits.  Make sure your tow hook is in.  And that's about it that I can think off.
It's really not that scary of an experience, its a lot of fun but if you need put your mind at easy, I would consider trackday insurance if you can.  Hopefully see you out there again mate!

Hi all,
Just got this little beauty.
Cheers,
Bob.

Stourbridge. I'm often up Lichfield way as I compete at Curborough.

Welcome to the club  you've got a good pairing there, when I was looking for mine it was a toss up between S2000 and the 86.

Welcome to the club and forum, friendly bunch and lots of information around.

Welcome Bob, nice choice of cars. 

Brodit mount is the way forward for mounting phones on the dash. You can get a specific mount for a GT86 and it clips neatly in. 
Good move on driving the car as is, so you can get a feel for it. 

I'd seen that, Deacon, and was going to come along as it's not far for me, but on that day I'm committed to a big family party in Birmingham. Next time though! Cheers, Bob.

Well I looked at quite a few cars and kept coming back to this one. Negotiated a good deal this afternoon and pick it up Thursday night. Can't wait! It's to replace a highly developed Elise. It won't be as quick but I'll be using it as a daily driver, taking it over to the continent and hillclimbing and sprinting it next year in the HSA Championship, so it will be far more practical and undoubtedly more reliable. Looking forward to meeting some of you guys and girls at meets and track days. Cheers, Bob.
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Well I looked at quite a few cars and kept coming back to this one. Negotiated a good deal this afternoon and pick it up Thursday night. Can't wait! It's to replace a highly developed Elise. It won't be as quick but I'll be using it as a daily driver, taking it over to the continent and hillclimbing and sprinting it next year in the HSA Championship, so it will be far more practical and undoubtedly more reliable. Looking forward to meeting some of you guys and girls at meets and track days. Cheers, Bob.
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Well I looked at quite a few cars and kept coming back to this one. Negotiated a good deal this afternoon and pick it up Thursday night. Can't wait! It's to replace a highly developed Elise. It won't be as quick but I'll be using it as a daily driver, taking it over to the continent and hillclimbing and sprinting it next year in the HSA Championship, so it will be far more practical and undoubtedly more reliable. Looking forward to meeting some of you guys and girls at meets and track days. Cheers, Bob.
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Well I looked at quite a few cars and kept coming back to this one. Negotiated a good deal this afternoon and pick it up Thursday night. Can't wait! It's to replace a highly developed Elise. It won't be as quick but I'll be using it as a daily driver, taking it over to the continent and hillclimbing and sprinting it next year in the HSA Championship, so it will be far more practical and undoubtedly more reliable. Looking forward to meeting some of you guys and girls at meets and track days. Cheers, Bob.
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Well I looked at quite a few cars and kept coming back to this one. Negotiated a good deal this afternoon and pick it up Thursday night. Can't wait! It's to replace a highly developed Elise. It won't be as quick but I'll be using it as a daily driver, taking it over to the continent and hillclimbing and sprinting it next year in the HSA Championship, so it will be far more practical and undoubtedly more reliable. Looking forward to meeting some of you guys and girls at meets and track days. Cheers, Bob.
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Well I looked at quite a few cars and kept coming back to this one. Negotiated a good deal this afternoon and pick it up Thursday night. Can't wait! It's to replace a highly developed Elise. It won't be as quick but I'll be using it as a daily driver, taking it over to the continent and hillclimbing and sprinting it next year in the HSA Championship, so it will be far more practical and undoubtedly more reliable. Looking forward to meeting some of you guys and girls at meets and track days. Cheers, Bob.
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Well I looked at quite a few cars and kept coming back to this one. Negotiated a good deal this afternoon and pick it up Thursday night. Can't wait! It's to replace a highly developed Elise. It won't be as quick but I'll be using it as a daily driver, taking it over to the continent and hillclimbing and sprinting it next year in the HSA Championship, so it will be far more practical and undoubtedly more reliable. Looking forward to meeting some of you guys and girls at meets and track days. Cheers, Bob.
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