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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 02:40 PM
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Hello Passion Ford Members,

Here at Club Brands Hatch we are running another Novice day for those of you with little or no on track experience. The day on the 2nd of December is an ideal opportunity to sample what being out on circuit is all about for as little as £79.

It will include:

· Free helmet hire (Normally £10)

· An on-track briefing pointing out key points of the circuit as well as covering vehicle preparation, track etiquette and racing lines.

· Brake boards and cones around the circuit to help master the track effectively

· Additional briefings and a Q and A session after your first 20 minutes out on track.

· Limited to a maximum of 25 cars on circuit (Normally 36).

· Experienced instructors on hand throughout the day, offering advice and in-car tuition.

You have the options of booking the morning at £79, the afternoon at £89 or the full day at £155.

You don’t need a special car to take part; all cars are welcome.

Have a look at the link below for more details:

www.motorsportvision.co.uk/passionford

If you have any questions feel free to give me a call or drop me an email.

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Alex Baker

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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 11:46 AM
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Well thats me booked for my first track day , am I the only one ?
lovely an empty track all to my self then

What should I expect ?
what shall I bring with me (yes I know the car is a good starting point)

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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 10:23 AM
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You should expect a really good day out! Arrival is very early at 7:30am where you will get signed on. Driver briefing is at 8:30 to let you know all about the track day rules, flags, racing lines etc..

At 9 o'clock you will be driven around the circuit by an instructor so you know exactly how to tackle each corner before getting in your own car. A few limited speed laps behind an instructor in your own car and your ready to go!

If you have a helmet then feel free to bring it with you, otherwise there are plenty available here. You need to bring your driving licence and obviously your car.

It's as simple as that.

If anyone has any more questions feel free to give me a call on 01474 875216 otherwise I look forward to seeing you here.
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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 10:52 PM
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Redz, im booked up for the day aswell, have been for a month or so now.

couple of other mates coming along aswell so should be a good day.

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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 08:31 PM
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Kelcos, nice one.
have you done a track day at brands before ?

Bit of an early start ah, are you coming from far ?
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 09:37 PM
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Are you on the morning session or the afternoon? im on the afternoon.

No not to far, no more than 30mins around the M25.

Never done a track day at brands but have at a few other places - but was up there with Tony Ryan on friday and it was pretty empty so got to have a good look around at the pits and track etc
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 08:09 PM
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morning session for me, then back to work in the afternoon( no leave left) i have just had a cage and seats fitted, wow the cage has made such a difference to the handling, just cant wait to give it a bashing on the track.
i have done the rally day(wicked) and single seater at brands, but only getting about 6-8 laps mearly wets the lips
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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 10:07 AM
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Brands Hatch Motors

How do we book? Via you or the website that you have posted a link too?

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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 01:15 PM
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Just read ur pm mate, funny cos i was thinkin of doin it aswell. When u pop to bar next i show how to book up
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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 06:54 PM
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Myself and TheBishMan are NOW booked up for this
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 07:36 AM
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I goin to book up me an keir now to
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 02:04 PM
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Brands Hatch Motors Just a quick question, do you know of any good companies who will insure me for this morning of track use? Thanks
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Brands Hatch Motors Just a quick question, do you know of any good companies who will insure me for this morning of track use? Thanks
Here mate

https://passionford.com/forum/viewto...asc&highlight=
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 09:58 PM
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this is a wicked track guys, youll love it and certainly give you the bug to do more trackdays
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Hello All,

The 2nd December is now fully booked!

We have another Novice Only Day on Sunday 15th January (an XMAS treat for someone you know?)

For those of you out there with a little more track experience then we do have some days for you! Check out the 11th December at Brands Hatch.
There is a forum posting about this day at:

https://passionford.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2227128

For those who have booked the 2nd, I look forward to seeing you here!

Thanks

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Originally Posted by Brands Hatch Motors
Hello All,

The 2nd December is now fully booked!

We have another Novice Only Day on Sunday 15th January (an XMAS treat for someone you know?)

For those of you out there with a little more track experience then we do have some days for you! Check out the 11th December at Brands Hatch.
There is a forum posting about this day at:

https://passionford.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2227128

For those who have booked the 2nd, I look forward to seeing you here!

Thanks

Alex
Fuck it booked up already I hav to do the one on the 11th instead Cant hav fun with billy c and bishman now tho
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 11:11 AM
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You should of done it when i offered!!

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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 02:06 PM
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I no mate but i wernt sure if i had the cash in my bank to pay you back never mind plenty more oppotunitys
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There 'maybe' an opptunity ariseing
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Major bummer Liam...we'll have to do it again soon!!
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All is not lost mate
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 09:26 PM
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Be quick guys

I have been asked to drive the chief marshall around the course
on the preston road rally on the 3.12.05 (200 miles of whites)and therefore don`t want to risk breaking the car on the pre-booked track day so I have decidied to ask Alex at brands to re-book me for the 29.12.05,if alex agrees ther may be a spare place

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Cool mate, thats one down - just need another space!!

Alex is due to ring me should 2 spaces appear
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Originally Posted by Redz
Be quick guys

I have been asked to drive the chief marshall around the course
on the preston road rally on the 3.12.05 (200 miles of whites)and therefore don`t want to risk breaking the car on the pre-booked track day so I have decidied to ask Alex at brands to re-book me for the 29.12.05,if alex agrees ther may be a spare place

Good luck redz
Alex any thoughts on this
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Gutted i couldn't get a place booked for this friday serves me right for leaving it too late. I may come up & see you guys anyway. If anyone is backing out please let me know.

Thanks Simon.

Hope the weather is dry for you lucky lot who booked it in time.
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 08:29 AM
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Hello All,

Sorry about the lack of spaces! Our Novice days have really taken off and i've even had to move a few people off of the novice day that I didn't consider to be novices.

We have more dates available the next being on the morning of the 29th December. If there is enough interest then I shall be opening up the afternoon as well. We also have a Novice Day on the 15th January.

Looks like there is some serious interest in track days from the Passion Ford Members! Hopefully we can get an exclusive Ford day organised for next year..

Thanks again,

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I have 2 spaces that have just become available for the Novice Morning tomorow.

I know it is short notice but if you are interested then please give me a call on the number below.

Many thanks

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What an excellent day!!! Cheers Billy, I had an awesome time

Brands Hatch Motors A thoroughly well organised and good fun day but can you throw a car wash in next time??!

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You enjoy then mate . your motor looks like you been rally crossing it billyc has been here and told us all about it
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Yeah it was good fun mate, even the time I spent facing the wrong way!!!
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Originally Posted by TheBishMan
Yeah it was good fun mate, even the time I spent facing the wrong way!!!

lovin your new go faster stripes Bish
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No1. Spin, spin, spin 180 backwards, mud, mud, mud, tyre wall, Eeeeeek!!! Stop, phew

No2. Drive, drive, drive, overtake Billy, Paddock hill bend, Brake, brake, Doh!! To much brake, lift off, sideways slide for 60-80 odd foot, phew thats over.............SHIT thats Billy approaching at speed.......Please dont T-bone me

A great day, i'll DEFO be doing that again!!
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BillyCabrio Flawless!!!
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