Porsche GB Track Day Crail
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I had a couple of hours there with a Porsche instuctor and it included a laid out circuit, doughnuts and other stuff. Great fun.
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John H
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This is probably a Porsche "Test Drive Plus" as they use Crail for this. This is a freebie from the OPC for potential customers, and is a junior version of the full monty half day PDE at Millbrook, and is organised by the same instructors as on the PDE.
I have done two of these sessions now, and they were both fun and very instructive. You normally meet at a hotel (probably Rufflets in St Andrews) then drive under supervision to Crail, where you will get about 30 to 40 mins of time to explore the car. There is a format to this, as they want to show off certain aspects of the car (such as ABS, PASM, etc) but you will get some time to simply drive fast.
Crail is an old airfield, its small and bumpy, but there is a rudimentary track laid out which is a good drive, as there is ample run-off and you are likely to have the whole place to yourself. It is likely to be mid-week, which probably limits it for some folk who work, (unlike slackers like moi) and the whole session lasts for about an hour all told.
Highly recommended.
John H
I have done two of these sessions now, and they were both fun and very instructive. You normally meet at a hotel (probably Rufflets in St Andrews) then drive under supervision to Crail, where you will get about 30 to 40 mins of time to explore the car. There is a format to this, as they want to show off certain aspects of the car (such as ABS, PASM, etc) but you will get some time to simply drive fast.
Crail is an old airfield, its small and bumpy, but there is a rudimentary track laid out which is a good drive, as there is ample run-off and you are likely to have the whole place to yourself. It is likely to be mid-week, which probably limits it for some folk who work, (unlike slackers like moi) and the whole session lasts for about an hour all told.
Highly recommended.
John H
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Thanks to all for the info. Had a super time. The instructors were VG and concentrated as much on advanced driving tips on the trip to and from Crail from the hotel as track driving tips once there. Much demonstration of PASM and effectiveness of ABS such as emergency braking from 30, 60 and even 90 mph (glad Porsche GB tyres, not mine!) plus hazard avoidance to demonstrate ABS at speed. New 3.4 Boxsters terrific. Would definately spec PASM next time. Huge diffenrece to ride quality on roads with 19" wheels. Now expect sales push from Glasgow OPC given car at 2 year stage!
Guest
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The Porsche day sounds like it was good fun.
I know this is not realy a Porsche event but it is at Crail ...........................
A good few of the big hitters (both aircooled and water) from down south will be there and the VW boys have challenged the Subaru Impreza peeps. Should be a good day out if anyone is interested.
I know this is not realy a Porsche event but it is at Crail ...........................
A good few of the big hitters (both aircooled and water) from down south will be there and the VW boys have challenged the Subaru Impreza peeps. Should be a good day out if anyone is interested.
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