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Performance Driver Track Day - Wednesday 19th July 2017


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Performance Driver Track Day

An action-packed day run by CAT Driver Training Ltd at Millbrook Proving Ground. The day is a fast-moving experience for 6 owners and their cars to introduce the secrets of performance driving. It is designed to be informative, exciting and fun. The group size is purposefully kept small so that the maximum can be obtained from the day in a highly-personalised environment. There is access to the 5 unique circuits at the renowned Millbrook Proving Ground, a venue that is not normally accessible for 'track days' and the general public.

 

Activities designed for the different circuits are:

- Learn threshold braking from high speed on the Mile Straight

- High speed driving, potentially to the maximum of your car, on the banked circuit of the High Speed Circuit

- Drive the demanding Alpine Route circuit with its hills, and variety of corners from hairpins to long and sweeping

- Take on the tight, twisty and challenging Handling Circuit

- Put a car through its paces on the open spaces of the Steering Pad/Mile Straight Apron

 

An instructor will accompany you on all the circuits, and the objective is to teach you how to get the best from your car and develop your performance driving skills in a controlled environment and at a pace you are comfortable with. Short presentations in vehicle dynamics will help you to understand the relationship between driver input and vehicle balance and control. From this comes the appreciation of how to safely drive your vehicle at grip limit within the controlled confines of a track environment. At the end of the day, your new-found skills can be put to the test in a timed shoot out around a gymkhana-style course laid out on the Steering Pad/Mile Straight Apron.

 

Though this is 'Track Day' in name the skills learned and developed during the session will stand you in good stead on the road as well. Drivers looking to improve their all round ability will benefit as much as those want to shave tenths/seconds off lap times.

 

Included in the day are:

- Professional in car tuition

- Access to 5 unique circuits at Millbrook Proving Ground

- Lunch and refreshments during the day

- Timed end of day shoot out

- Full emergency services on hand all day

- 1 hour 40 minutes driving time with your personal instructor

 

Performance Driver 'Track' Day Schedule

08:30-09:15 Coffee, Introduction, Licence Check, Scrutineering, Safety Briefing & Objectives of the Day

09:30-09:35 Drive to Circuits

09:30-11:00 Mile Straight

11:00-11:50 High Speed Circuit

11:50-13:15 Handling Circuit

13:15-14:00 Lunch

14:00-15:00 Alpine Route

15:00-15:45 Understeer/Oversteer

15:45-16:45 Gymkhana timed Shoot Out on the Steering Pad/Mile Straight Apron

16:55 Presentation & Debrief

Any Questions

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Timings & Circuit order may be subject to change on the day depending on circuit activity.

 

Members Pricing

3 participating members = £445 pp

4 participating members = £420 pp

6 participating members = £400 pp

 

Note on noise limits ... to quote me "there is no limit unless you are a Le Mans Prototype or an F1 car". If anyone thinks they can compete at that level on noise, be sure to mention it when booking!

 

First six reserves that do not get a place this time will get first refusal on the next Millbrook event - date tbc dependent on interest. Other reserves will be contacted about future events as they are planned. Even though the list might be full please do shout if you are interested!

 

Wednesday 19th July 2017:

1. Paddy78 - Paid in Full

2. G1en - Paid in Full

3. mouthwash - Paid in Full

4. Woodzman - Paid in Full

5. Aesti - Paid in Full

6. AndyJames - Paid in Full

 

Payment of a £200 deposit needs to be paid now to confirm your place *, by bank transfer, cheque or debit and credit cards. The latter attract merchant fees of up to 2.25% of the value depending on the card type. The balance will be due by 18th June 2017 at the latest Note: this day is for a maximum of six people. * Monies paid will be refunded if you/we are able to resell your place.

 

The list will be updated to reflect payments as they are received. Any questions let me know.

 

KR

Jo

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If anyone drops out, I'm interested.

 

If you're up for other dates but not worried about being amongst Z's, I've a place come free for one next week, Sunday 21st March. One of the cars had a bad incident on the motorways in Italy and the car is off the road. If that's of interest let me know.

 

Otherwise I'll put on the Reserve list.

 

KR

Jo

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Fabulous ... deposit and details with me now Mouthwash - thank you :thumbs:

 

All 6 are now signed up - expect your confirmation letters and invoices next week from Lynne by email in pdf ... any questions let me know.

 

KR

Jo

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Well, i'm sure I speak for everyone when I say what a great day and a big thank you to Colin and the team. 2 pictures below from the end of the day of the cars and our group. Well done to mouthwash for winning driver of the day and getting to like his R32 a little more. Somehow I managed to win the gymkhana shootout although I may have lost a few thousand miles off my rear tyres :teeth:

 

 

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1 hour ago, G1en said:

Well, i'm sure I speak for everyone when I say what a great day and a big thank you to Colin and the team. 2 pictures below from the end of the day of the cars and our group. Well done to mouthwash for winning driver of the day and getting to like his R32 a little more. Somehow I managed to win the gymkhana shootout although I may have lost a few thousand miles off my rear tyres :teeth:

 

 

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Can't top what Glen said and well done to you both!

I will definitely call on the CAT team again in the near future to build further on the new skills learnt today.

you guys booked up for Saturday are going to have one amazing day!

 

 

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As has been said this was an amazing day. Thank you to the forum guys who organised it. Lots to think about and take in and very well delivered by the CAT team.

 

I will definitely be booking further courses with these guys at this amazing venue. 

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