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I would just say that for first time track drivers you will be completely knackered after a day at Bedford so don't plan too much apart from getting home & falling into bed..... I found my first few days very tiring as I was concentrating so hard, & there's so much to learn. I also thought I was a decent driver before I took my car on the track.....and then found out I wasn't [:D] after 10 years I think I've moved into the "just about competent" category. Bedford is a good place to start as there's plenty of room to "experiment" I will talk to Colin about instructors when I'm at donington on the 30th. it would be a good idea to get this booked in advance if we can. hope you've all got new brake pads on your Christmas lists[;)] one other thought - helmets. There will be some to hire & you can book them on the javelin site. they arent going to be the nicest things to wear though...If you have a bike helmet then that will be fine (providing its in good shape) . If you're thinking of buying one then it might be worth a trip to the autosport show in january where you can try on a few.
 
Ed, thanks for the tips, keep them coming I know when I have done the very few track orientated days and not for very long either it certainly does tire you, there is so much to concentrate on. I am thinking of buying a helmet myself as I want to do this more in the future, are open faced ok for all track day events?
 
Open faced helmets are OK but 1. If you want to passenger or drive in an open car - particularly Westfield etc.. they aren't very comfortable 2. They don't protect you when your face mashes into the steering wheel in a shunt The upside is that it makes it easier to talk to passengers - you'll find instructors usually wear open face, but then they are in the passenger seat so no danger from steering wheels.
 
ORIGINAL: edh I will talk to Colin about instructors when I'm at donington on the 30th. it would be a good idea to get this booked in advance if we can.
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Ah yes, was wondering about instructors. It's been around 15 years since I drove a car on track, so I'm bound to be really really rusty. Instruction would be a really good idea - at least for me!
 
.......If you have a bike helmet then that will be fine (providing its in good shape) . If you're thinking of buying one then it might be worth a trip to the autosport show in january where you can try on a few.
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Sound advice. There is no point buying a helmet over the interweb without first trying it on. It may be fine for Jensen Vettle but that doesn't mean it will fit you. And all helmets differ in fit despite the size.
 
Instruction is essential if you want to learn the correct lines of a circuit imo, the difference in speed of the novices who have had some and those who have not is quite obvious on track. 1. Copperman 944 S2(booked) 2. Andy Watson 944 S (booked) 3. Highwayman 944S2 track car (booked) 4. edh 944 S2 track car (booked) 5. aporschefan 944T (booked) 6. MarkK 944T(booked) 7. 944Turbo - TonyF 944T (booked) 8. gpf 944T (booked) 9. Ewan Clark 944T (booked) 10. Steve 944T (booked) 11. Craig(inuk) 944T 220 (booked) 12, Sirion 968(booked) - Tipec 968 13. Swindon_Mick 944 race car! (booked) 14. Paul Harrison 944T (booked) 15. Clive Wareham 944T (booked) 16. James Mahoney 968 Sport (booked) 17. Diver944 Paul Smith undecided (booked) 18. James Orsborn 944 3L Turbo (booked) 19. barks944 944T (booked) 20. Stuart Bloomfield 968CS (booked) 21. Jeremy Hughes 968 (booked) 22. Max J Lipinski 944 S2 (booked) 23. Andy Buckland 968 Sport 24. Jason Melhuish 944 S2 25. John Sims 944T (booked) 26. Bushman Ramnath Boxtster S (Booked) 27. Graham Webb 944 S2 (booked) 28. rapidstu 944 S2 Cab (booked) 29. Simon Lodge 944 Clubsport trackcar (booked) 30. Ian Jempson 944 Lux (booked) 31. Nick Ashby 924 (booked) 32. Peter Faulkner 968 Sport (booked) Edd
 
Hi Edd, I did Bedford on the 15th and Brandshatch on the 16th with Club Msv, it was very good but there were 60 cars at Brands which is no suprise as it was only £99 but too busy for my liking. Thanks Ben.
 
Thanks Ben, my first trackday was at BH Indy, nice little circuit but quite hard on tyres and brakes. Feel free to join us if you wish. Edd
 
Add a 944 Turbo Cab booked and a Kettle cabriolet otherwise known as a 996 Turbo booked I have previously done a PCGB track day at Castle Combe but that was so long ago there was no chicane then.
 
Excellent news John. 1. Copperman 944 S2(booked) 2. Andy Watson 944 S (booked) 3. Highwayman 944S2 track car (booked) 4. edh 944 S2 track car (booked) 5. aporschefan 944T (booked) 6. MarkK 944T(booked) 7. 944Turbo - TonyF 944T (booked) 8. gpf 944T (booked) 9. Ewan Clark 944T (booked) 10. Steve 944T (booked) 11. Craig(inuk) 944T 220 (booked) 12, Sirion 968(booked) - Tipec 968 13. Swindon_Mick 944 race car! (booked) 14. Paul Harrison 944T (booked) 15. Clive Wareham 944T (booked) 16. James Mahoney 968 Sport (booked) 17. Diver944 Paul Smith undecided (booked) 18. James Orsborn 944 3L Turbo (booked) 19. barks944 944T (booked) 20. Stuart Bloomfield 968CS (booked) 21. Jeremy Hughes 968 (booked) 22. Max J Lipinski 944 S2 (booked) 23. Andy Buckland 968 Sport 24. Jason Melhuish 944 S2 25. John Sims 944T (booked) 26. Bushman Ramnath Boxtster S (Booked) 27. Graham Webb 944 S2 (booked) 28. rapidstu 944 S2 Cab (booked) 29. Simon Lodge 944 Clubsport trackcar (booked) 30. Ian Jempson 944 Lux (booked) 31. Nick Ashby 924 (booked) 32. Peter Faulkner 968 Sport (booked) 33. John Barnatt 996 Turbo (booked) 34. John Barnatt 944 Turbo Cab (booked) Edd
 
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ORIGINAL: GlennS Assuming I am still in the fold I'll come along to watch and perhaps take pictures [:)] I can't help but notice on the calendar that Monday 25th of March would also be a "Porsche Night" at the Ace Cafe. It might be nice to combine the two for those from the South and descend on the Ace en mass for a debrief and to analyse racing lines.
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Seeing your a motorsport photographer I think it might be a decent idea[8D], +1 for Ace debrief too. Edd
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Used to photograph motorsport. I haven't pointed a camera at a car since July, I've very much given it up and am technically "broken"; I am on doctor's orders not to start waving large cameras around for several more months! However, I won't tell him if you don't. [8D]
 
Hi Peter, I did you get your PM, but your box is full so I sent an email. The code is in my profile under interests, or if you clear some messages I can send it to you. Edd
 
Ooops, sorry Edd, must work out how to clear my inbox. Anyway, I've used the code in your profile and am all booked now [:D]
 
Glad you could make it Peter. 1. Copperman 944 S2(booked) 2. Andy Watson 944 S (booked) 3. Highwayman 944S2 track car (booked) 4. edh 944 S2 track car (booked) 5. aporschefan 944T (booked) 6. MarkK 944T(booked) 7. 944Turbo - TonyF 944T (booked) 8. gpf 944T (booked) 9. Ewan Clark 944T (booked) 10. Steve 944T (booked) 11. Craig(inuk) 944T 220 (booked) 12, Sirion 968(booked) - Tipec 968 13. Swindon_Mick 944 race car! (booked) 14. Paul Harrison 944T (booked) 15. Clive Wareham 944T (booked) 16. James Mahoney 968 Sport (booked) 17. Diver944 Paul Smith undecided (booked) 18. James Orsborn 944 3L Turbo (booked) 19. barks944 944T (booked) 20. Stuart Bloomfield 968CS (booked) 21. Jeremy Hughes 968 (booked) 22. Max J Lipinski 944 S2 (booked) 23. Andy Buckland 968 Sport 24. Jason Melhuish 944 S2 25. John Sims 944T (booked) 26. Bushman Ramnath Boxtster S (Booked) 27. Graham Webb 944 S2 (booked) 28. rapidstu 944 S2 Cab (booked) 29. Simon Lodge 944 Clubsport trackcar (booked) 30. Ian Jempson 944 Lux (booked) 31. Nick Ashby 924 (booked) 32. Peter Faulkner 968 Sport (booked) 33. John Barnatt 996 Turbo (booked) 34. John Barnatt 944 Turbo Cab + driver (booked) 35. Peter Empson 944 (booked) Edd
 
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