VAG trackday school Knockhill 2005

RobDon · 27-09-2004, 16:38

I am trying to gauge interest in organising a trackday school at Knockhill for VAG-based cars only, around March time next year. Many people have shown interest in the school, mainly because you get tuition and confidence-building stuff before you go out on your own.

I have approached Knockhill and they are willing to sort something out for us. I'm looking for around 25 cars and the cost would be £55 a head - the trackday school would be a Saturday morning from 9 'til 12, tuition and class stuff from 9 until 11:30 then an open track for the last 30 mins. I attended this school last year and it was very good, well worth it if you fancy a go on track but are worried about it.

I am opening it up to SEAT, VW, Skoda and Audi forums to try and get the numbers.

Any interest?

matchmaker · 27-09-2004, 16:50

Put me down!

Knockhill's only about half an hour away for me (less coming back?

)

MonkeyHanger · 27-09-2004, 17:42

Ooohh...tempted, specially at that price

flyingscot · 27-09-2004, 18:50

I'm tempted by that, but would need a firm date before I can guarentee anything.

Glider · 27-09-2004, 19:38

I'm also very interested.

boyced · 27-09-2004, 19:59

where's knockhill?

matchmaker · 27-09-2004, 20:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by boyced

where's knockhill?

In Fife - quite easy to get to. It's about (I guess) 15 miles from Dunfermline and the Forth Road Bridge.

mellowyellow · 27-09-2004, 20:10

Boyced , it's quite a few miles north of Northants

RobDon · 27-09-2004, 20:36

I'll let you know the dates Knockhill come back with, hopefully tomorrow, but so far the latest info is that it will be a trackday school on a Saturday morning in March 2005, we need 25 cars at £55 a head. The morning lasts 9 'til 12 with both on track and classroom tuition and an open session at the end.

http://www.knockhill.com/howToGetThere.php

boyced · 27-09-2004, 20:45

well whats wrong with Rockingham? Have to get my passport out for Scotland

matchmaker · 27-09-2004, 21:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by boyced

well whats wrong with Rockingham? Have to get my passport out for Scotland

You might get turned back at border control

boyced · 27-09-2004, 22:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by matchmaker

You might get turned back at border control

I've got dual nationality as my dad is from Coatbridge so I should be ok

matchmaker · 27-09-2004, 22:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by boyced

I've got dual nationality as my dad is from Coatbridge so I should be ok

My God - don't admit to being from Coatbridge

Almost as bad as being from Glasgow

boyced · 27-09-2004, 22:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by matchmaker

My God - don't admit to being from Coatbridge

Almost as bad as being from Glasgow

Is it that bad? I've only been there once.

matchmaker · 27-09-2004, 23:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by boyced

Is it that bad? I've only been there once.

I was born there

RobDon · 29-09-2004, 09:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyingscot

I'm tempted by that, but would need a firm date before I can guarentee anything.

Doesn't work like that I'm afraid - Knockhill won't give me any dates until I can gaurantee the numbers, which is 25 cars.

I need definate 'yes' for this, not 'i'm interested' or 'maybe', straight yes or no please - payment will be in advance with no refunds as it costs £1100 + VAT to book it, and I ain't being out of pocket by THAT much! Please respond below with definates if you want to attend.

redbaron · 29-09-2004, 09:46

Rob,

you would be best speaking with Des about this if you want to make it a Briskoda thing - he is the track day maestro (he drives like he owns a maestro on track days too!).

Im sure 25 is an easy number to fill - Knockhill is a lovely place - assume instruction is optional for those of us who know it?

RobDon · 29-09-2004, 10:06

It's not a Briskoda thing, it is open to all VAG-based forums, I have posted on SEAT, VW, Skoda and Audi forums, hoping for a good mix of all.

Because it is a school and not a trackday, everyone must follow the format, you can't skip the instruction because it is supposed to be for track novices. If this is a success then I will organise a subsequent proper Scottish VAG trackday.

matchmaker · 29-09-2004, 12:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobDon

Doesn't work like that I'm afraid - Knockhill won't give me any dates until I can gaurantee the numbers, which is 25 cars.

I need definate 'yes' for this, not 'i'm interested' or 'maybe', straight yes or no please - payment will be in advance with no refunds as it costs £1100 + VAT to book it, and I ain't being out of pocket by THAT much! Please respond below with definates if you want to attend.

You can put me down as a definite

redbaron · 29-09-2004, 12:04

not in a VAG car nor am i wanting training so will have to give this one a miss...

to those who are going.. wyou are in for a treat its a great circuit.. but it will be wet....

RobDon · 30-09-2004, 20:23

Latest list of confirmed attendees:

1. RobDon - SE
2. WX51 TXR - SE
3. DaveMcGo - SE
4. DodgyDave - SE
5. Caz3442 - SE
6. neiloakley - SE
7. matchmaker - Briskoda
8. steve9016v - UKMKIV
9. vroom69 - UKMKIV
10. d17ona - UKMKIV
11. bowdie - UKMKIV
12. gerard - UKMKIV
13. d9lon - UKMKIV

C'mon, only one Skoda!!!

matchmaker · 30-09-2004, 22:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobDon

Latest list of confirmed attendees:

1. RobDon - SE
2. WX51 TXR - SE
3. DaveMcGo - SE
4. DodgyDave - SE
5. Caz3442 - SE
6. neiloakley - SE
7. matchmaker - Briskoda

8. steve9016v - UKMKIV
9. vroom69 - UKMKIV
10. d17ona - UKMKIV
11. bowdie - UKMKIV
12. gerard - UKMKIV
13. d9lon - UKMKIV

C'mon, only one Skoda!!!

Yes, c'mon guys (and gals), am I supposed to uphold the honour of Briskoda myself

flyingscot · 30-09-2004, 23:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by matchmaker

Yes, c'mon guys (and gals), am I supposed to uphold the honour of Briskoda myself

Mate I'd like to come but as I said I an't give a definate yes, due to my shifts jumping about at work and a course around that time too. Sorry

matchmaker · 01-10-2004, 00:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyingscot

Mate I'd like to come but as I said I an't give a definate yes, due to my shifts jumping about at work and a course around that time too. Sorry

OK, in the circumstances, I'll forgive you

Glider · 01-10-2004, 16:28

1. RobDon - SE
2. WX51 TXR - SE
3. DaveMcGo - SE
4. DodgyDave - SE
5. Caz3442 - SE
6. neiloakley - SE
7. matchmaker - Briskoda
8. steve9016v - UKMKIV
9. vroom69 - UKMKIV
10. d17ona - UKMKIV
11. bowdie - UKMKIV
12. gerard - UKMKIV
13. d9lon - UKMKIV
14, Black Magic Briskoda

27-09-2004, 16:38	#1
RobDon Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 221 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	VAG trackday school Knockhill 2005 I am trying to gauge interest in organising a trackday school at Knockhill for VAG-based cars only, around March time next year. Many people have shown interest in the school, mainly because you get tuition and confidence-building stuff before you go out on your own. I have approached Knockhill and they are willing to sort something out for us. I'm looking for around 25 cars and the cost would be £55 a head - the trackday school would be a Saturday morning from 9 'til 12, tuition and class stuff from 9 until 11:30 then an open track for the last 30 mins. I attended this school last year and it was very good, well worth it if you fancy a go on track but are worried about it. I am opening it up to SEAT, VW, Skoda and Audi forums to try and get the numbers. Any interest? __________________ http://www.leonturbo.co.uk/ Last edited by RobDon; 27-09-2004 at 20:39.

27-09-2004, 16:50	#2
matchmaker Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Stirling Posts: 2,794 Members Car: Black Octavia vRS Thanks: 24 Thanked 20 Times in 18 Posts	Put me down! Knockhill's only about half an hour away for me (less coming back? ) __________________ Alan "Darth" - Black Magic Octavia VRS with Forge DV, BMC CDA induction kit, Milltek cat, Supersprint exhaust, Xenons, ESP, cruise, parking sensors and Kumho 225/45/17 tyres Been to Star sufficient bhp & ample lb/ft All time low - 7.8 mpg

27-09-2004, 18:50	#4
flyingscot Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Jammed up on her majesties highways Posts: 2,250 Members Car: Skoda Fabia TDi Hatchback Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I'm tempted by that, but would need a firm date before I can guarentee anything. __________________ Colin To come second is to be the first of the losers!

27-09-2004, 19:59	#6
boyced fully boyced. Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,919 Members Car: Octavia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	where's knockhill? __________________

27-09-2004, 20:10	#8
mellowyellow Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In the land of Stella . Posts: 2,378 Members Car: Yellow Octavia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Boyced , it's quite a few miles north of Northants __________________ See , the problem is that God gives men a brain and a penis , and only enough blood to run one at a time !

27-09-2004, 17:42	#3
MonkeyHanger Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Anywhere but here Posts: 8,779 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ooohh...tempted, specially at that price

27-09-2004, 19:38	#5
Glider Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 2,432 Members Car: Thanks: 5 Thanked 50 Times in 31 Posts	I'm also very interested.

27-09-2004, 20:36	#9
RobDon Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 221 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'll let you know the dates Knockhill come back with, hopefully tomorrow, but so far the latest info is that it will be a trackday school on a Saturday morning in March 2005, we need 25 cars at £55 a head. The morning lasts 9 'til 12 with both on track and classroom tuition and an open session at the end. http://www.knockhill.com/howToGetThere.php __________________ http://www.leonturbo.co.uk/

27-09-2004, 20:45	#10
boyced fully boyced. Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,919 Members Car: Octavia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	well whats wrong with Rockingham? Have to get my passport out for Scotland __________________

29-09-2004, 09:46	#17
redbaron Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,570 Members Car: Thanks: 15 Thanked 70 Times in 61 Posts	Rob, you would be best speaking with Des about this if you want to make it a Briskoda thing - he is the track day maestro (he drives like he owns a maestro on track days too!). Im sure 25 is an easy number to fill - Knockhill is a lovely place - assume instruction is optional for those of us who know it? __________________ ________________________________________ Some times I just feel like smiling.

29-09-2004, 10:06	#18
RobDon Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 221 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It's not a Briskoda thing, it is open to all VAG-based forums, I have posted on SEAT, VW, Skoda and Audi forums, hoping for a good mix of all. Because it is a school and not a trackday, everyone must follow the format, you can't skip the instruction because it is supposed to be for track novices. If this is a success then I will organise a subsequent proper Scottish VAG trackday. __________________ http://www.leonturbo.co.uk/

29-09-2004, 12:04	#20
redbaron Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,570 Members Car: Thanks: 15 Thanked 70 Times in 61 Posts	not in a VAG car nor am i wanting training so will have to give this one a miss... to those who are going.. wyou are in for a treat its a great circuit.. but it will be wet.... __________________ ________________________________________ Some times I just feel like smiling.

30-09-2004, 20:23	#21
RobDon Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 221 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Latest list of confirmed attendees: 1. RobDon - SE 2. WX51 TXR - SE 3. DaveMcGo - SE 4. DodgyDave - SE 5. Caz3442 - SE 6. neiloakley - SE 7. matchmaker - Briskoda 8. steve9016v - UKMKIV 9. vroom69 - UKMKIV 10. d17ona - UKMKIV 11. bowdie - UKMKIV 12. gerard - UKMKIV 13. d9lon - UKMKIV C'mon, only one Skoda!!! __________________ http://www.leonturbo.co.uk/

01-10-2004, 16:28	#25
Glider Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 2,432 Members Car: Thanks: 5 Thanked 50 Times in 31 Posts	1. RobDon - SE 2. WX51 TXR - SE 3. DaveMcGo - SE 4. DodgyDave - SE 5. Caz3442 - SE 6. neiloakley - SE 7. matchmaker - Briskoda 8. steve9016v - UKMKIV 9. vroom69 - UKMKIV 10. d17ona - UKMKIV 11. bowdie - UKMKIV 12. gerard - UKMKIV 13. d9lon - UKMKIV 14, Black Magic Briskoda

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