Ark Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 After the moderate success of the driver training day that I organised last year, several people have asked if I intend to do another one. The answer is yes, but only if the support is there from club members. I would be looking at some time in July, depending on the calendar, but the good news this time round is there is a new venue available, and it is open on weekends! The location is Alconbury Airfield, near Huntingdon: MAP Price will be from £120, depending on the number of participants There is NO NOISE LIMIT Skills training will include: Grip Circles Slalom Heel and Toe Rotational steering Fast and slow corner approach and exit Brake Avoid, and more... If you still need convincing, here are the threads from last time, with pictures and stuff: Pictures Review I know everyone likes drag racing Supras (and yes, I'm sure this could be fitted into the day) but I want to show everyone that these cars can go round corners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 oh yeah id be up for it,need a date tho,and prefer weekend as i wont get time off army to do this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 im very, but the distance is something. where was the other one held at chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted May 31, 2007 Author Share Posted May 31, 2007 oh yeah id be up for it,need a date tho,and prefer weekend as i wont get time off army to do this You and everyone else! I'd guess at July 7th / 8th, 14th / 15th, or 28th / 29th. The inexplicable popularity of JAE pretty much precludes 21st / 22nd. im very interested, but the distance is something. where was the other one held at chris The last one was at Ford airfield near Arundel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshBhp Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Very interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geneb Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 im up for it i need some lessons was gonna have a word with some of the old bill to take me out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilg Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 im well interested, will keep checking for more details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 I'm very interested too, but July is basically out for me. I'll keep a watch on the thread just in case.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Great place to have fun, i did a track day there a few years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 1. Pig Need notice of date so i can get it off work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted June 1, 2007 Author Share Posted June 1, 2007 No date yet. It depends no how many people are interested, and what dates they want. Remember this can be on the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Interested... Supe is booked in to KnightRacer on the 28th for a week ! I realise that you won't be able to cater for everybodys free weekends, so if we miss this one we will catch the next... may be nearer ! Cheers G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 do it do it do it!!! this was an awesome day out. I'm thinking about doing it again in fact but i'll wait for dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowland Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I'm up for this but can't do the 7th. Also, I need a holiday sometime too! No plans fixed so if a date is announced soonish I can schedule around it. Thanks for taking the time to organise it... Regards, Rowland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I'm interested. Is it hard on he brakes, as I'm still on jspec? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted June 1, 2007 Author Share Posted June 1, 2007 To clarify: This day is in your own car (doesn't have to be a Supra) and is run on private property with ARDS qualified instructors. It's an airfield, so it will be pretty smooth, but probably a little bit abrasive on tyres if you're driving suitably enthusiastically. Tonnes of run-off, so you're unlikely to hit anything! It won't kill your brakes, or even drink too much petrol - the point of the day is to learn your car and how to get the best out of what you've got, rather than leaving you wishing for bigger turbos, brakes, or bollocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I would be up for this, look forward to a date and will book the day off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henk Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I'm up for this. I'm off to the Ring though for 7/8th and JAE (or in my case wedding duties) procludes the 21/22nd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbonut Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Sounds perfect, just what I'm after - no speed cameras or mr plod breathing down our necks btw, 29th July is TOTB i think? I'll fit in with the majority, hope it happens! Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_Mac Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Very interested too and can even pacify the wife with the thought of shopping in Cambridge!! Will wait and see what dates come up, but the end of July would be better for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonW Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Myself and two mates would be interested, they will be in a boxter and a 1991 911 964. Should be interesting to see how they perform. Will confirm for definite once we have a date. Cheers Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 me and my boy would be up for this;) he will probably show me up though:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 me and my boy would be up for this;) he will probably show me up though:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted June 1, 2007 Author Share Posted June 1, 2007 Since we have just about enough people to get the ball rolling, I've made a few initial enquiries... The only dates available in July are the 7th or 8th. After that we are looking at the 18th or 19th of August. These are weekend dates, Saturdays and Sundays. So lets see a show of hands for your preferences please, and we can move onwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 i can try and get july but not sure and im on summer leave in august so that will prob be better for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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