Thunderbird Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 I want to get a track day as a Christmas present for somebody. I know I could look on a generic red letter days website, but I wanted to know whether you guys have any recommendations. Area wise, ideally somewhere in south central, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Beds, Gloucestershire though it doesn't have to be. Probably something along the lines of a fast Impreza or something like that. Opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 Red letter days use www.everymanracing.co.uk Wife did a Ferrari day and had a great time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 Well Castle Coombe is the obvious place to start looking given the area you have outlined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 I would contact he circuit direct and cut out the middle man, Mercedes Benz world at brooklands do some nice stuff in a nice environment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 Bro in law did the everyman racing thing, Drove a Ferarri/Aston Martin/Lambo Thoroughly enjoyed it, It does get very busy though, (Elvington at York) so I would go early because it's non stop, Sign up for all of your drives as soon as you get there, (DON'T FORGET YOUR LICENSE as they won't let you drive without it) You are not allowed to drive like a hooligan, spin it and you're done, you can also go as a passenger in an Atom for extra, Try Argos as they have some good offers for Everyman at times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SxS Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 (edited) Not a Scooby, but http://uk.caterhamcars.com/experience/caterham-circuit-experience would get my vote if the budget allowed. Or if you want to push the boat even further out... http://www.palmersport.com With either of the above, you'll have none of the "keep it below 4,000 revs" or "no more than 100mph, please" nonsense that you get with some of the "experience day" operators. Edited November 20, 2016 by SxS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SxS Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 Bro in law did the everyman racing thing, <snip> You are not allowed to drive like a hooligan, spin it and you're done, you can also go as a passenger in an Atom for extra, Very different to Palmersport, where we were encouraged to properly wring the cars' necks if we wanted to or just bimble round if we didn't. Spinning a 911 resulted in mickey taking from the instructor (and straight back on to track rather than being shown the door)... wish I could afford to go again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 Not a Scooby, but http://uk.caterhamcars.com/experience/caterham-circuit-experience would get my vote if the budget allowed. Or if you want to push the boat even further out... http://www.palmersport.com/ With either of the above, you'll have none of the "keep it below 4,000 revs" or "no more than 100mph, please" nonsense that you get with some of the "experience day" operators. Your link for Palmersport doesn't work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SxS Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 (edited) How odd, try this: http://www.palmersport.com/video.aspx (either way their site is definitely palmersport.com) Tried and this link doesn't work... maybe their site blocks external links? Edited November 20, 2016 by SxS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshot Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 How odd, try this: http://www.palmersport.com/video.aspx (either way their site is definitely palmersport.com) Tried and this link doesn't work... maybe their site blocks external links? http://www.palmersport.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted November 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 Cheers guys, keep it coming.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 Did the Labo Hurican plus day for my birthday at Croft.Think its about £350 ish (wife paid).I never slept for a week after it.The lauch control is just sheer violance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 We used to do 3-4 Palmer days a year in my old company- best ever experience out there and as someone has already said, they encourage you to spank it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinchesterDave Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 Funnily enough, I randomly decided to look on the Caterham Uk site the other day. They offer a lot of experience days!! You can even hire a Caterham for a day or two to drive around your local B roads... they do track days also. Might be a good choice Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 I asked when at Elvington York of the driver who came with me in the Lambo,whats the fastest drive and whats the best drive. The Ariel Atom is the quickest you would feel but the Maclaren he said was the best drive and so fast. On A very wet rainy day I opted to rag round the track the Lambo Balboni rear wheel drive because i am brave or stupid. I dont think any other car will give you the thrill of a supercharged Ariel Atom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 I went with Everyman Racing but it was 14 years ago. £160 for a half day in an evo, polo, skyline , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted November 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 This crowd look OK, lots of different locations: https://www.trackdays.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 You can even hire a Caterham for a day or two to drive around your local B roads... they do track days also. I was bought a days Caterham hire for a birthday present, I can thoroughly recommend that, but would pay for as many miles as you can as they tend to rack up very quickly There is someone in the Cotswolds who does this as I spoke to them at the time, he even offered me 3 cars for the price of two if I could rustle up some mate to take all three. Now that would have been a Grand Day Out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 We have had some bargains over the years by being able to fill unsold spaces at short notice. Always ask about paying the extra insurance, can be very worthwhile if like a mate of mine you break a door mirror off a Le Mans Tourer when getting out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 I asked when at Elvington York of the driver who came with me in the Lambo,whats the fastest drive and whats the best drive. The Ariel Atom is the quickest you would feel but the Maclaren he said was the best drive and so fast. On A very wet rainy day I opted to rag round the track the Lambo Balboni rear wheel drive because i am brave or stupid. I dont think any other car will give you the thrill of a supercharged Ariel Atom. Should i ever win the lottery, the Atom and a RR vogue are the only two cars i would want above and beyond what i have now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 Brands hatch have their own driving/racing experiences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted November 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 Thanks for all the ideas and opinions chaps, I'll let you know what I book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 ...., you'll have none of the "keep it below 4,000 revs" or "no more than 100mph, please" nonsense that you get with some of the "experience day" operators. I can't remember where he went but that was exactly what my son-in-law got. He came away disappointed, he'd driven his own car faster, and my daughter came away disappointed, she'd spent a great deal of money. Shop around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuji Shooter Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 Our Caterham is often used at Everyman in Leicester and Stratford. It gets ragged silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilts#Dave Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 (edited) I did a driving experience day at castle Combe as a birthday present over 10 years ago now.....totally hooked and never looked back! There at least, the instructor seemed to pick up on how much I was enjoying it and had me pushing the car as hard as I wanted within reason. I have a dedicated track car now and do on average 10 days a year there, it helps only living 10 minutes down the road. The adrenaline rush is unbeatable for me and satisfies my need for speed without doing so on the roads! I happenes to get a ride round in the fastest caterham they make driven by their pro driver earlier this year, now that was the best buzz in a car I've had.....amazing! Edited November 21, 2016 by Wilts#Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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