Cheap but fun private trackday - Sat 15th Sept

corradoboy · 02-08-2007, 16:47

I organise a trackday for my old Subaru club twice a year. As I'm now a Skoda owner I've decided to open it up to you guys. It's at Blyton Park, 10 miles south of Scnuthorpe, home of rallying team Rallydrive.

For full details see this link for the current day....CLICKY...

...and for more detailed information have a look at last times link....CLICKY.

Lots of pics and vids on the links to tempt you all

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smstext · 02-08-2007, 21:37

cost/price?

Wardy · 02-08-2007, 23:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by smstext

cost/price?

And I quote from the second link:

Quote:

Originally Posted by corradobody on a ScoobyNet thread:

As before, this is a non-profit event organised purely for the fun and enjoyment of Scooby and other performance car owners, and the costs are to be shared equally and hence the price cannot be finalised until the day when we know exactly how many are there. As an example, if we have...
20 cars it will be £40,
25 cars is £35,
30 cars £30.

Looks interesting this, and not too far away. Not having done trackdays before it looks to be a cheap and fairly good type of place to start

Only thing I'm not sure on is the date. I'll have to check...

Thanks for the info.
Steve

**VRStu** · 03-08-2007, 09:07

I spy a Jabba ARB

corradoboy · 03-08-2007, 10:52

Everyone welcome. As Wardy says, the price is equally shared and the day is non-profit. It has simply been a fun day for the Subaru club I am in, no vendors, exhibitors, no officials or marshals, and hence very cheap. It is an excellent way to introduce yourself to track driving as there is no fear of some idiot loosing it and taking 4 other cars out into a corner because we only allow 5 cars on at a time, and run a strict no overtaking rule. If you catch someone up you don't harass them or try to bully past, you slow down, create a gap and then carry on, safely. The track is usually open from 8.30-9am and closes sometime between 4.30 and 6pm depending on the owner on the day, and there is usually no problem getting all the track time you want. As most bring their road cars which are their pride and joys, the tend to do 5-10 laps and then come in to give the car a rest. We also have lots of friendly chit-chat and banter in the gazebo and have the BBQ running from mid-morning onwards.

Any more info, please ask !

gilesk · 03-08-2007, 11:00

Love the prang 2 video, the audio is great

***Neo_VR*** · 03-08-2007, 19:50

Bugger.. i would have been up for this if i wasnt in prauge

mattbeef · 03-08-2007, 21:20

Hmmm will have to beg the time off at work and get down to this

corradoboy · 03-08-2007, 21:34

When your sure you're coming let me know

corradoboy · 13-08-2007, 16:53

Come on guys, this is the cheapest, safest, most relaxed trackday of the year. Come along and stuff it to the Scooby boys. I tagged them last time, and by this one I'll have 40% more bhp and torque

smstext · 13-08-2007, 21:30

sorry to far for me and also have alot on Saturday.

duke of hazzard · 16-08-2007, 15:34

id like to do this, how much notice do you need as i dont know what im doin that weekend yet...could be out of action cos of birthday... front tyres are on their way out so could be a good way to see em out.

gathy · 16-08-2007, 16:48

can i do it on my gsxr ?

it would be like nuremberg all over again "hopefully without the gravelrash and wheelbarrow home

texasjohn · 16-08-2007, 17:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by gathy

can i do it on my gsxr ?

it would be like nuremberg all over again "hopefully without the gravelrash and wheelbarrow home

I'd predict that will involve rather a lot of slowing down and waiting to create a gap unless you have a GSXR250 (they do exist, trust me

)

How far is Sxunthorpe from Birmingham? I might be up for this.

corradoboy · 16-08-2007, 19:37

DoH, it doesn't look like all the places will be filled this time. I think the Scooby lot are getting boring as we had the full 35 last time and was the best day we've ever had. If you could let me know ASAP, but preferably within 2 weeks of the event. If there are places available you could just turn up on the day though.

Gathy, sorry mate, no bikes are allowed at the venue, and the safety concerns of having bikes on track with cars makes it a no-no from me as organiser. The track is very, very twisty, so I doubt your lightness and power would benefit you.

texasjohn · 17-08-2007, 16:31

im definately up for it and i have a couple of mates in preston (Supra turbo and 206GTi with TBs) who might be, if you need more numbers and want the invitation extended

edit: I could also mention it on zroadster.net. Nice bunch of people (ive met them) and probably one or two might come (one of the mods with a supercharged z3 lives in yorks)

corradoboy · 17-08-2007, 17:24

TJ, you and you're friends are more than welcome, and please do publicise it wherever decent car enthusiasts lie. The club I organise it for have had their crack at the whip and if they're losing interest in actually driving the cars they're passionate about then maybe it's time they bought Picasso's. This is probably going to be the last one I organise for the time being, so come along and enjoy it whilst you can.

I'd appreciate deposits from people, details on how on the Scoobynet clicky's on the top post.

day tripper · 17-08-2007, 20:14

I may be interested in attending in the subaru if im not working. Will check in a few days.

Snoopie · 24-08-2007, 16:44

What? No over-taking ?

Can't sit behind Skoda's all day

corradoboy · 24-08-2007, 17:13

Trust me Snoop, you would enjoy it regardless of no-overtaking.

day tripper · 31-08-2007, 00:08

Is this fully booked now?

corradoboy · 31-08-2007, 12:02

Nope, places still available. Click to view the Scoobynet thread and post 2 shows the attendance list. The Scooby crowd have been slow on the uptake this time so it may be the last one I organise, so enjoy it whilst it's there. The cheapest, safest and most fun you can have with your car, I guarantee it !

day tripper · 31-08-2007, 13:13

Its a bargain. Ive just paid £21 deposit via paypal. Have you asked the lancashire and district subaru club, some of them may be interested.

ap0gee · 31-08-2007, 13:35

Is this the place?

Field Farm, Kirkton Road, Blyton

I wonder if SWMBO will let me go?

corradoboy · 31-08-2007, 15:47

ap0gee, yes that's the place.

Tripper, the LADS are invited, as are (almost) all on Scoobynet. Just seems the current Scooby owning crowd only want to clean, polish and show off their cars instead of drive them. They might as well have Ford Ka's if that's the case. Your funds are pending at PayPal but I'll add you to the attendance list, cheers.

02-08-2007, 16:47	#1
corradoboy Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 667 Members Car: 05 Fabia vRS Thanks: 3 Thanked 47 Times in 32 Posts	Cheap but fun private trackday - Sat 15th Sept I organise a trackday for my old Subaru club twice a year. As I'm now a Skoda owner I've decided to open it up to you guys. It's at Blyton Park, 10 miles south of Scnuthorpe, home of rallying team Rallydrive. For full details see this link for the current day....CLICKY... ...and for more detailed information have a look at last times link....CLICKY. Lots of pics and vids on the links to tempt you all [img][/img] __________________ Diesel - Goes like stink

02-08-2007, 21:37	#2
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03-08-2007, 10:52	#5
corradoboy Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 667 Members Car: 05 Fabia vRS Thanks: 3 Thanked 47 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Cheap but fun private trackday - Sat 15th Sept Everyone welcome. As Wardy says, the price is equally shared and the day is non-profit. It has simply been a fun day for the Subaru club I am in, no vendors, exhibitors, no officials or marshals, and hence very cheap. It is an excellent way to introduce yourself to track driving as there is no fear of some idiot loosing it and taking 4 other cars out into a corner because we only allow 5 cars on at a time, and run a strict no overtaking rule. If you catch someone up you don't harass them or try to bully past, you slow down, create a gap and then carry on, safely. The track is usually open from 8.30-9am and closes sometime between 4.30 and 6pm depending on the owner on the day, and there is usually no problem getting all the track time you want. As most bring their road cars which are their pride and joys, the tend to do 5-10 laps and then come in to give the car a rest. We also have lots of friendly chit-chat and banter in the gazebo and have the BBQ running from mid-morning onwards. Any more info, please ask ! __________________ Diesel - Goes like stink

03-08-2007, 11:00	#6
gilesk MadridBriskodia Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,045 Members Car: Thanks: 16 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Cheap but fun private trackday - Sat 15th Sept Love the prang 2 video, the audio is great __________________ who'd have thought it eh?

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mattbeef Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 3,362 Members Car: Red Octy vRS Thanks: 36 Thanked 116 Times in 115 Posts	Re: Cheap but fun private trackday - Sat 15th Sept Hmmm will have to beg the time off at work and get down to this __________________ I few bits here and there but im happy to Performance Torque Go on click me you know you want to

03-08-2007, 21:34	#9
corradoboy Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 667 Members Car: 05 Fabia vRS Thanks: 3 Thanked 47 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Cheap but fun private trackday - Sat 15th Sept When your sure you're coming let me know __________________ Diesel - Goes like stink

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corradoboy Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 667 Members Car: 05 Fabia vRS Thanks: 3 Thanked 47 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Cheap but fun private trackday - Sat 15th Sept Come on guys, this is the cheapest, safest, most relaxed trackday of the year. Come along and stuff it to the Scooby boys. I tagged them last time, and by this one I'll have 40% more bhp and torque __________________ Diesel - Goes like stink

13-08-2007, 21:30	#11
smstext 2.0 FSI Sport. Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxon Posts: 9,701 Members Car: Octavia Mk2 FSI Sport Thanks: 11 Thanked 304 Times in 271 Posts	Re: Cheap but fun private trackday - Sat 15th Sept sorry to far for me and also have alot on Saturday. __________________ Oxon Meet Feeler 2009 please add your input, click here

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duke of hazzard Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: leeds Posts: 325 Members Car: octavia Vrs Thanks: 10 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Cheap but fun private trackday - Sat 15th Sept id like to do this, how much notice do you need as i dont know what im doin that weekend yet...could be out of action cos of birthday... front tyres are on their way out so could be a good way to see em out. __________________ Mods, Colour coded grille, DVD player, Fancy headlights, Whooshy thing, One of them brillo pad filters where the car sucks air in, and windows upgrade on the cpu from ME to Vista!

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gathy Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 94 Members Car: octy vrs Thanks: 12 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Cheap but fun private trackday - Sat 15th Sept can i do it on my gsxr ? it would be like nuremberg all over again "hopefully without the gravelrash and wheelbarrow home

16-08-2007, 19:37	#15
corradoboy Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 667 Members Car: 05 Fabia vRS Thanks: 3 Thanked 47 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Cheap but fun private trackday - Sat 15th Sept DoH, it doesn't look like all the places will be filled this time. I think the Scooby lot are getting boring as we had the full 35 last time and was the best day we've ever had. If you could let me know ASAP, but preferably within 2 weeks of the event. If there are places available you could just turn up on the day though. Gathy, sorry mate, no bikes are allowed at the venue, and the safety concerns of having bikes on track with cars makes it a no-no from me as organiser. The track is very, very twisty, so I doubt your lightness and power would benefit you. __________________ Diesel - Goes like stink

17-08-2007, 16:31	#16
texasjohn Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1,677 Members Car: BMW Z4 3.0i SMG Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Cheap but fun private trackday - Sat 15th Sept im definately up for it and i have a couple of mates in preston (Supra turbo and 206GTi with TBs) who might be, if you need more numbers and want the invitation extended edit: I could also mention it on zroadster.net. Nice bunch of people (ive met them) and probably one or two might come (one of the mods with a supercharged z3 lives in yorks) __________________ Xbox 360 gamertag: TexasJohn74.

17-08-2007, 17:24	#17
corradoboy Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 667 Members Car: 05 Fabia vRS Thanks: 3 Thanked 47 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Cheap but fun private trackday - Sat 15th Sept TJ, you and you're friends are more than welcome, and please do publicise it wherever decent car enthusiasts lie. The club I organise it for have had their crack at the whip and if they're losing interest in actually driving the cars they're passionate about then maybe it's time they bought Picasso's. This is probably going to be the last one I organise for the time being, so come along and enjoy it whilst you can. I'd appreciate deposits from people, details on how on the Scoobynet clicky's on the top post. __________________ Diesel - Goes like stink Last edited by corradoboy; 17-08-2007 at 21:10.

17-08-2007, 20:14	#18
day tripper Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,717 Members Car: Suzuki Ignis Sport Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cheap but fun private trackday - Sat 15th Sept I may be interested in attending in the subaru if im not working. Will check in a few days.

24-08-2007, 16:44	#19
Snoopie Permanently banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Buckingham Palace Car Park Posts: 4,458 Members Car: Honda Civic Type-R Thanks: 86 Thanked 85 Times in 52 Posts	Re: Cheap but fun private trackday - Sat 15th Sept What? No over-taking ? Can't sit behind Skoda's all day

24-08-2007, 17:13	#20
corradoboy Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 667 Members Car: 05 Fabia vRS Thanks: 3 Thanked 47 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Cheap but fun private trackday - Sat 15th Sept Trust me Snoop, you would enjoy it regardless of no-overtaking. __________________ Diesel - Goes like stink

31-08-2007, 00:08	#21
day tripper Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,717 Members Car: Suzuki Ignis Sport Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cheap but fun private trackday - Sat 15th Sept Is this fully booked now?

31-08-2007, 12:02	#22
corradoboy Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 667 Members Car: 05 Fabia vRS Thanks: 3 Thanked 47 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Cheap but fun private trackday - Sat 15th Sept Nope, places still available. Click to view the Scoobynet thread and post 2 shows the attendance list. The Scooby crowd have been slow on the uptake this time so it may be the last one I organise, so enjoy it whilst it's there. The cheapest, safest and most fun you can have with your car, I guarantee it ! __________________ Diesel - Goes like stink

31-08-2007, 13:13	#23
day tripper Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,717 Members Car: Suzuki Ignis Sport Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cheap but fun private trackday - Sat 15th Sept Its a bargain. Ive just paid £21 deposit via paypal. Have you asked the lancashire and district subaru club, some of them may be interested.

31-08-2007, 13:35	#24
ap0gee ASZ Eternal Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Leafy Chesh-shire Posts: 6,880 Members Car: Black Magic Fabia vRS Thanks: 352 Thanked 370 Times in 321 Posts	Re: Cheap but fun private trackday - Sat 15th Sept Is this the place? Field Farm, Kirkton Road, Blyton I wonder if SWMBO will let me go? __________________

31-08-2007, 15:47	#25
corradoboy Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 667 Members Car: 05 Fabia vRS Thanks: 3 Thanked 47 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Cheap but fun private trackday - Sat 15th Sept ap0gee, yes that's the place. Tripper, the LADS are invited, as are (almost) all on Scoobynet. Just seems the current Scooby owning crowd only want to clean, polish and show off their cars instead of drive them. They might as well have Ford Ka's if that's the case. Your funds are pending at PayPal but I'll add you to the attendance list, cheers. __________________ Diesel - Goes like stink

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