ManwithSupra Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 (edited) I am doing some track time at Japfest this year I am not out to break any records or act like a "driving god" but just to see what my new brake setup actually feels like on a track (1st track since install). Just wondered if anyone else going to Japfest is doing track time? Rich:p Edited March 31, 2011 by ManwithSupra (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_e Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Was going to do some track time but when i cam to book it.. Pretty much every slot had sold out Seems to be very popular. Better get in there early next time then ey.. will be watching you wizz round anyway, get it sideways for the lads .... joking .. i know i wouldnt want to risk my lift home on the track. enjoy thought dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 It seems its just me representing the club lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 I think people are mindful of the driving standards at these sort of things, where a few minutes on an unfamiliar track, in front of mates and girlfriends tends to bring out the worst excesses in young men I did once hear some statistics from Combe about accident rates on these sorts of days, which was shocking, if not totally surprising. So take great care, it's as much about keeping out of other people's accidents as not having your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 (edited) I think people are mindful of the driving standards at these sort of things, where a few minutes on an unfamiliar track, in front of mates and girlfriends tends to bring out the worst excesses in young men I did once hear some statistics from Combe about accident rates on these sorts of days, which was shocking, if not totally surprising. So take great care, it's as much about keeping out of other people's accidents as not having your own. Very Wise words and something i have been thinking about quite seriously too. I bought the track time on an impulse but to be honest i am having second thoughts (hence this thread) I think I am going to decide if I end up doing the session on the day. I will base it on what type of people attend the briefing, how the previous sessions look and how many incidents there are... If i think there seem to be too many "Stig Wannabies" then i think i will pass going out on the track.. after all i would rather lose the £35 it cost for the track time then loosing my my pride and joy because some spotty 17 old kid in a boyed up Civic thinks he was a driving legend and wants to show off. Hmmmmm not sure if i want to do it now.... well may do a couple of laps... I dunno. What does everyone reckon i should do? Edited April 1, 2011 by ManwithSupra (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Like you say, see how the earlier sessions go and who attends the briefing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 I imagine there will be lots of bad boys/chavs there trying to show off. When I first have a go at a track day, I'll make sure it's a club run day so people are mindful of each other and not trying to show off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 I imagine there will be lots of bad boys/chavs there trying to show off. When I first have a go at a track day, I'll make sure it's a club run day so people are mindful of each other and not trying to show off. Yeah i want to go on a few club track days too (now the car is up to scratch) but they all seem to be up north May do a couple of closed MSA days goodwood (will have to check dates) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 Like you say, see how the earlier sessions go and who attends the briefing. Defo mate, I will be keeping an eye on the sessions before mine to see how people behave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rajinder Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Watch out for the big BHP Evos. They are in a league of their own and they also think they own the track. Have fun, We will be watching you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 If i do decide to go on then i want to see some pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamaSupra Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Also a bad thing about doing it at Japfest is you may feel you have to drive fast just because so many people are watching you. So you end up going too fast and showing off as you don't want some chav chariot flying past you and everyone thinking your Captain Slow and the chav has the faster car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 I went to Japfest 4 or 5 years ago. There were lots of supras on the track (between 10 and 20), enough for their own session IIRC. I didn't see any crashes. I wonder what's putting people off? Chris Wilson's points above must have also applied back then, unless it's got a lot worse recently. Richard: see what you feel like on the day. If it doesn't feel right, don't do it. Otherwise give it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 (edited) Also a bad thing about doing it at Japfest is you may feel you have to drive fast just because so many people are watching you. So you end up going too fast and showing off as you don't want some chav chariot flying past you and everyone thinking your Captain Slow and the chav has the faster car What’s wrong with being Captain slow ... Slow and steady wins the race he he... I am only really using this as the first opportunity to see how my brakes handle up on the track (As this is the first track event since installing them) If i do decide to go and do a few laps i won’t be "trundling" around, i will be driving quickly but I will be driving within my limits and not trying to be something I am not. If those limits are make me slower than some Chav who lives their life on a string then that’s cool, I won’t be dead or car-less at the end of it I am also certainly not making the club look bad by lowering myself to such idiocy by driving like a loon anyway http://www.rafnews.co.uk/stories/81/500_James-May.jpg and no i dont look like him lol Edited April 1, 2011 by ManwithSupra (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 I went to Japfest 4 or 5 years ago. There were lots of supras on the track (between 10 and 20), enough for their own session IIRC. I didn't see any crashes. I wonder what's putting people off? Chris Wilson's points above must have also applied back then, unless it's got a lot worse recently. Richard: see what you feel like on the day. If it doesn't feel right, don't do it. Otherwise give it a go. That’s interesting to know, i do hope its the same, this is my first Japfest event so i want to make it a good one. I know what you mean by "not feeling right" i have had a few of those occasions before and decided not to go ahead and usually they have turned out for the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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