HPC Young Driver's Day 2008

ScoobyChris · 20-01-2008, 17:01

The High Performance Club will be running another Young Drivers Day on July 19th, 2008. This is open to those who are aged 26 years or less and hold a full driver's licence, and are not already HPC members. The aims of the day are to:

Promote awareness of driving skills at advanced levels
Encourage the participants to develop their own skills
Have fun - young drivers and coaches

Our first such event in 2006 was very well received by the participants, as was the event in 2007. Some of the comments received from the participants:

"Thank you for such an informative and entertaining day..it has really lifted my enthusiasm for driving"
"It was great finally getting to meet some people who enjoy their driving"
"The lectures were really thought provoking..and as for the demo runs, what a joy!"
"A really useful day, hard to improve"

The day will be a mixture of demonstration drives by HPC members, participants' observed drives, and lectures and workshops, given by a mix of HPC instructors, police advanced instructors and specialist experts. The emphasis will be positive and informative, aiming at giving participants insight into how they can take their driving on to new levels.
Places are restricted to 40, and preference will be given to those who have not attended before. A reserve list will be held of previous participants who may wish to attend if there are spare spaces. Location will be Oxfordshire.

To book your place, use the online form at Young Drivers Day

If you're marginally over 26, then there is some leniency so it's still worth booking if you're interested in going. I'm sure those from here who attended last year will be happy to offer their experiences of the day and whether they found it useful/relevant to their own driving.

I may be attending again this year, but please don't let that put you off

Chris

Lynny · 20-01-2008, 19:55

Describe marginally for me on the age front please!!

I wanna go! but appear, according to HPC, to be old

L
xx

Tom_vRS · 20-01-2008, 23:26

I've been booked on since last year on grounds that I couldn't make it and it saved their accountant writing me out a cheque!

Really looking forward to it!

Ant. · 20-01-2008, 23:37

I went last year and thoroughly recommend it to anyone!

Really changed the way I think about driving, and I may even try go again if there are enough spaces left for people who've done it before.

cheezemonkhai · 21-01-2008, 02:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynny

Describe marginally for me on the age front please!!

I wanna go! but appear, according to HPC, to be old

L
xx

Yeah, I hear you're too old Lynn

Not that I can talk, but might have to see if it's fairly quiet what the policy is of turning up even if just randomly.

Wardy · 21-01-2008, 02:59

Yep, was a brilliant day - I'd highly recommend it

I'm with Ant, and will see about attending again

Steve

***Neo_VR*** · 21-01-2008, 08:48

I have a Diesel Skoda Fabia vRS... does that count as high performance?

daiking · 21-01-2008, 08:57

Not usually one to grumble but...

What's the basis of the age restriction? I didn't learn to drive until I was nearly 25 and even now I'm not quite 29 but a bit more than 'just' over the limit. However that's only 4 yrs experience, which is quite limited really; I'm a 'young' driver even if I'm not young. Is the age limit at that level to catch drivers before they have 'matured' or before they've too much personal driving experience? I'm firmly in the second camp but over-age.

Sorry, I didn't mention this last year but I was busy getting married

ScoobyChris · 21-01-2008, 09:56

I'm not sure why 26 was picked, but I suspect it's an age where people have a good few years experience behind them, whilst also still being quite impressionable/receptive. Or maybe it's just arbitrary. As I mentioned in my first post, there is some leniency so my advice would be to apply and see if you're accepted. Last year I believe around 30 people attended so the remaining 10 places could have easily been filled by slightly less young drivers if they were on the standby list.

And no, Colin, the Fabia vRS is not high performance, but luckily the high performance refers to the drivers

Chris

***Neo_VR*** · 21-01-2008, 11:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScoobyChris

And no, Colin, the Fabia vRS is not high performance, but luckily the high performance refers to the drivers

Chris

Ahh thats ok then.. i am a high performance driving god afterall.

Irf · 21-01-2008, 11:43

Where is the event being held?

ScoobyChris · 21-01-2008, 11:46

It's in Oxfordshire near Steeple Aston IIRC.

Chris

Irf · 21-01-2008, 11:51

Thanks, I'm tempted but don't know what I'll be doing next month never mind in July. When do we have to book it by, or is it just a case of first come, first serve?

ScoobyChris · 21-01-2008, 13:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irf

Thanks, I'm tempted but don't know what I'll be doing next month never mind in July. When do we have to book it by, or is it just a case of first come, first serve?

It will be on a first come first served basis so it's a gamble whether the 40 spaces will fill up. Last year, iirc, there were a few drop-outs towards the end which meant that there were spaces available for late-bookers.

Chris

***ncarring*** · 21-01-2008, 14:11

Bah humbug!

Wabey · 21-01-2008, 15:13

How much does it cost? As I could be tempted to go to this.

Tom_vRS · 21-01-2008, 15:14

I think it was £30 last year, payable by cheque.

Wabey · 21-01-2008, 16:47

I have whacked my name down.

Wabey · 22-01-2008, 18:06

got a registartion form for it all today. Looks quite an interesting day!

Lynny · 23-01-2008, 21:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheezemonkhai

Yeah, I hear you're too old Lynn

Not that I can talk, but might have to see if it's fairly quiet what the policy is of turning up even if just randomly.

You are just to cheeky for your own good my Monkhai!!!!

didn't your mum ever tell you its ride to comment on a ladies age???

L
xx

cheezemonkhai · 23-01-2008, 22:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynny

You are just to cheeky for your own good my Monkhai!!!!

didn't your mum ever tell you its ride to comment on a ladies age???

L
xx

Ride, ladies where

Sorry Lynn... *go hides in the naughty corner*

Lynny · 24-01-2008, 09:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheezemonkhai

Ride, ladies where

Sorry Lynn... *go hides in the naughty corner*

oh!! RUDE!!! I MEANT RUDE!!!

For that you can just stay in the Naughty corner and still in that vein, if you continue being rude you will never find out where the ride ladies are!!!!

L
xx

ScoobyChris · 07-04-2008, 21:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom_vRS

I think it was £30 last year, payable by cheque.

Just a quick bump for this thread.

Tom's right, the cost of the day is £30 and for that you get around 3 hours of coaching from an HPCer or two, 4 presentations, lunch and all the coffee/tea you can drink throughout the day.

Chris

cheezemonkhai · 07-04-2008, 22:42

Are ex old people allowed again

Ant. · 07-04-2008, 23:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheezemonkhai

Are ex old people allowed again

Well, don't know about the "old" part...

But ex people are and as there are still spaces available, I'll be attending again this year.

20-01-2008, 17:01	#1
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,198 Members Car: Fiat Panda Thanks: 15 Thanked 336 Times in 290 Posts	HPC Young Driver's Day 2008 The High Performance Club will be running another Young Drivers Day on July 19th, 2008. This is open to those who are aged 26 years or less and hold a full driver's licence, and are not already HPC members. The aims of the day are to: Promote awareness of driving skills at advanced levels Encourage the participants to develop their own skills Have fun - young drivers and coaches Our first such event in 2006 was very well received by the participants, as was the event in 2007. Some of the comments received from the participants: "Thank you for such an informative and entertaining day..it has really lifted my enthusiasm for driving" "It was great finally getting to meet some people who enjoy their driving" "The lectures were really thought provoking..and as for the demo runs, what a joy!" "A really useful day, hard to improve" The day will be a mixture of demonstration drives by HPC members, participants' observed drives, and lectures and workshops, given by a mix of HPC instructors, police advanced instructors and specialist experts. The emphasis will be positive and informative, aiming at giving participants insight into how they can take their driving on to new levels. Places are restricted to 40, and preference will be given to those who have not attended before. A reserve list will be held of previous participants who may wish to attend if there are spare spaces. Location will be Oxfordshire. To book your place, use the online form at Young Drivers Day If you're marginally over 26, then there is some leniency so it's still worth booking if you're interested in going. I'm sure those from here who attended last year will be happy to offer their experiences of the day and whether they found it useful/relevant to their own driving. I may be attending again this year, but please don't let that put you off Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

20-01-2008, 19:55	#2
Lynny Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: I live between Newtownards in Northern Ireland and Andover in Hampshire Posts: 119 Members Car: Molly Mazda - She rocks Thanks: 3 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Re: HPC Young Driver's Day 2008 Describe marginally for me on the age front please!! I wanna go! but appear, according to HPC, to be old L xx __________________ Really??? But no, i mean REALLY??!!

20-01-2008, 23:26	#3
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,559 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 679 Thanked 436 Times in 313 Posts	Re: HPC Young Driver's Day 2008 I've been booked on since last year on grounds that I couldn't make it and it saved their accountant writing me out a cheque! Really looking forward to it! __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

20-01-2008, 23:37	#4
Ant. Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tonbridge, Kent Posts: 551 Members Car: Octavia vRS Thanks: 72 Thanked 23 Times in 23 Posts	Re: HPC Young Driver's Day 2008 I went last year and thoroughly recommend it to anyone! Really changed the way I think about driving, and I may even try go again if there are enough spaces left for people who've done it before. __________________ Ant Diamond Silver Octavia vRS

21-01-2008, 02:59	#6
Wardy 207/340 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,751 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 457 Thanked 370 Times in 358 Posts	Re: HPC Young Driver's Day 2008 Yep, was a brilliant day - I'd highly recommend it I'm with Ant, and will see about attending again Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

21-01-2008, 08:48	#7
*Neo_VR* Om nom nom nom Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 12,484 Members Car: A White Car Thanks: 79 Thanked 176 Times in 125 Posts	Re: HPC Young Driver's Day 2008 I have a Diesel Skoda Fabia vRS... does that count as high performance?

21-01-2008, 09:56	#9
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,198 Members Car: Fiat Panda Thanks: 15 Thanked 336 Times in 290 Posts	Re: HPC Young Driver's Day 2008 I'm not sure why 26 was picked, but I suspect it's an age where people have a good few years experience behind them, whilst also still being quite impressionable/receptive. Or maybe it's just arbitrary. As I mentioned in my first post, there is some leniency so my advice would be to apply and see if you're accepted. Last year I believe around 30 people attended so the remaining 10 places could have easily been filled by slightly less young drivers if they were on the standby list. And no, Colin, the Fabia vRS is not high performance, but luckily the high performance refers to the drivers Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

21-01-2008, 11:43	#11
Irf Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 691 Members Car: Furby vRS Thanks: 148 Thanked 60 Times in 26 Posts	Re: HPC Young Driver's Day 2008 Where is the event being held? __________________ FURBY VRS: cruise, xenons, ESP, heated seats, Revo, Eibachs, Koni FSDs, PD160 pipe, Jabba rear arb, Allard EGR pipe, EGR totally removed, Powertec induction kit, Milltek full system, Garrett GT17, Forge FMIC, 17" Octy wheels, debadged, side strips removed, Seat Cupra splitter, 312mm brakes... ICE: Alpine 9835, Alpine changer, Alpine X-Type sub, Alpine MRDM1000 & MRFV340 amps, Alpine Remote Amp Controller, Boston Acoustics Pro60.... NEXT: re-remap & clutch

21-01-2008, 11:46	#12
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,198 Members Car: Fiat Panda Thanks: 15 Thanked 336 Times in 290 Posts	Re: HPC Young Driver's Day 2008 It's in Oxfordshire near Steeple Aston IIRC. Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

21-01-2008, 11:51	#13
Irf Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 691 Members Car: Furby vRS Thanks: 148 Thanked 60 Times in 26 Posts	Re: HPC Young Driver's Day 2008 Thanks, I'm tempted but don't know what I'll be doing next month never mind in July. When do we have to book it by, or is it just a case of first come, first serve? __________________ FURBY VRS: cruise, xenons, ESP, heated seats, Revo, Eibachs, Koni FSDs, PD160 pipe, Jabba rear arb, Allard EGR pipe, EGR totally removed, Powertec induction kit, Milltek full system, Garrett GT17, Forge FMIC, 17" Octy wheels, debadged, side strips removed, Seat Cupra splitter, 312mm brakes... ICE: Alpine 9835, Alpine changer, Alpine X-Type sub, Alpine MRDM1000 & MRFV340 amps, Alpine Remote Amp Controller, Boston Acoustics Pro60.... NEXT: re-remap & clutch

21-01-2008, 14:11	#15
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,965 Members Car: 1983 Porsche 928S / 1972 MGB GT Thanks: 17 Thanked 96 Times in 79 Posts	Re: HPC Young Driver's Day 2008 Bah humbug! __________________ Nick North Wiltshire RoADAR

21-01-2008, 15:13	#16
Wabey Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Thetford Posts: 213 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 8 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: HPC Young Driver's Day 2008 How much does it cost? As I could be tempted to go to this. __________________ MATT

21-01-2008, 15:14	#17
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,559 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 679 Thanked 436 Times in 313 Posts	Re: HPC Young Driver's Day 2008 I think it was £30 last year, payable by cheque. __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

21-01-2008, 16:47	#18
Wabey Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Thetford Posts: 213 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 8 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: HPC Young Driver's Day 2008 I have whacked my name down. __________________ MATT

22-01-2008, 18:06	#19
Wabey Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Thetford Posts: 213 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 8 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: HPC Young Driver's Day 2008 got a registartion form for it all today. Looks quite an interesting day! __________________ MATT

07-04-2008, 22:42	#24
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,664 Members Car: Thanks: 116 Thanked 526 Times in 487 Posts	Re: HPC Young Driver's Day 2008 Are ex old people allowed again __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

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