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Si B did a fantastic run down, I will try and dig it up
EDIT - here you go mate, should be a sticky in trackday section imo
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EDIT - here you go mate, should be a sticky in trackday section imo
https://passionford.com/forum/genera...s-of-pics.html
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Just go flat out, if you think your going too fast around a corner, just close your eyes, you will get through it!
Overtake people on both sides regardless of the level of danger involved. Brush past Motorcyclists. Ensure your car has numerous oil leaks just to add to the level of danger already present.
But on a more serious note, drive like your grandma and watch out for Billy big balls who is on his first run out on the ring but knows it all as he played it on a video game.
Overtake people on both sides regardless of the level of danger involved. Brush past Motorcyclists. Ensure your car has numerous oil leaks just to add to the level of danger already present.
But on a more serious note, drive like your grandma and watch out for Billy big balls who is on his first run out on the ring but knows it all as he played it on a video game.
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Si B did a fantastic run down, I will try and dig it up
EDIT - here you go mate, should be a sticky in trackday section imo
https://passionford.com/forum/genera...s-of-pics.html
EDIT - here you go mate, should be a sticky in trackday section imo
https://passionford.com/forum/genera...s-of-pics.html
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I know i will take it steady
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First and main bit of advice is check your insurance, I had a VERY random incident that couldn't of been avoided, had it not of been for my insurer being very helpful I would be in a lot of trouble.
Short of that just take your time and learn the track and enjoy yourself !
Short of that just take your time and learn the track and enjoy yourself !
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First and main bit of advice is check your insurance, I had a VERY random incident that couldn't of been avoided, had it not of been for my insurer being very helpful I would be in a lot of trouble.
Short of that just take your time and learn the track and enjoy yourself !
Short of that just take your time and learn the track and enjoy yourself !
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And i will sort proper insurance for the trip
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Take time is sounding the best advice outta this whole thing
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Insurance is a good call, I whacked the barrier with it, and wouldnt fancy doing so without.
Other bit of advice from my own experience, is maybe drive at 9/10ths not 11/10ths, treat it more like a road you know there are no police down rather than a track, the runoffs are tiny and if you are really pressing hard then its inevitable at somepoint you are going to find out just how small they are.
So save the really hard driving for somewhere like bedford where its a lot less painful if you get it wrong!
Other bit of advice from my own experience, is maybe drive at 9/10ths not 11/10ths, treat it more like a road you know there are no police down rather than a track, the runoffs are tiny and if you are really pressing hard then its inevitable at somepoint you are going to find out just how small they are.
So save the really hard driving for somewhere like bedford where its a lot less painful if you get it wrong!
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Insurance is a good call, I whacked the barrier with it, and wouldnt fancy doing so without.
Other bit of advice from my own experience, is maybe drive at 9/10ths not 11/10ths, treat it more like a road you know there are no police down rather than a track, the runoffs are tiny and if you are really pressing hard then its inevitable at somepoint you are going to find out just how small they are.
So save the really hard driving for somewhere like bedford where its a lot less painful if you get it wrong!
Other bit of advice from my own experience, is maybe drive at 9/10ths not 11/10ths, treat it more like a road you know there are no police down rather than a track, the runoffs are tiny and if you are really pressing hard then its inevitable at somepoint you are going to find out just how small they are.
So save the really hard driving for somewhere like bedford where its a lot less painful if you get it wrong!
Saw the thread with SiB and u lot cheers to PT,Funny as with the jeep
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Chip's advice is very good, there's no room for error in most places so drive at 80% i always say ![Wink](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
I've done about 50 laps the last years and never had a hot moment apart from my visit last saturday when i overtook a Porker in the last long corner on the outside and i was a bit to fast and almost went straight in the armco, so it can really surprice you![Wall](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/wall.gif)
And my advice is not to drive it the rain or in the damp with bikes on track
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I've done about 50 laps the last years and never had a hot moment apart from my visit last saturday when i overtook a Porker in the last long corner on the outside and i was a bit to fast and almost went straight in the armco, so it can really surprice you
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And my advice is not to drive it the rain or in the damp with bikes on track
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Chip's advice is very good, there's no room for error in most places so drive at 80% i always say ![Wink](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
I've done about 50 laps the last years and never had a hot moment apart from my visit last saturday when i overtook a Porker in the last long corner on the outside and i was a bit to fast and almost went straight in the armco, so it can really surprice you![Wall](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/wall.gif)
And my advice is not to drive it the rain or in the damp with bikes on track![](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/angry.gif)
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I've done about 50 laps the last years and never had a hot moment apart from my visit last saturday when i overtook a Porker in the last long corner on the outside and i was a bit to fast and almost went straight in the armco, so it can really surprice you
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And my advice is not to drive it the rain or in the damp with bikes on track
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Wow mate that lucky escape really,
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Why's that mate biker's crazed or summat over there??
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I've only been the once but the immediate things that became apparent were (as everyone has said so far) to take it steady. No matter what car your in, someone is going to be quicker then you so dont let the red mist decend (sp) and try and chase after them. Also the guy who owned the hotel we stayed at (The Ringhaus) said that in the rain you either drive it slow or you crash.
Take your time, give the track your full respect and also dont be too hard on your car, its got to get you home
Take your time, give the track your full respect and also dont be too hard on your car, its got to get you home
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Went 7 times this year. Hire a car from RSR. That's the best advice I could give anyone. You will be properly insured and briefed and looked after. And you won't have any mechanical worries or car related traumas. AND it's not as expensive as you think...
I have done a few posts about it. Do a search mate.
Great place but you can have a life changing event there if you don't know and understand the risks. writing your own car off is by far NOT the worst thing that van happen for example and this is what most people think is the downside! It's not!
I have done a few posts about it. Do a search mate.
Great place but you can have a life changing event there if you don't know and understand the risks. writing your own car off is by far NOT the worst thing that van happen for example and this is what most people think is the downside! It's not!
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