Which track day?

[Sam Mcgoo]

Hi guys/girls,

 

I'm thinking of a track day in the Zed.

 

Previously I have done 5 or 6 Airfield track days in my 300zx and then the TT Supra so not a complete novice. These were all done at RAF Marham over the last few years on their Charity track days. These were a fantastic mix of long straights (170 mph in the supra) and both high and low speed corners.

 

I like the idea of airfield style track days as there is next to nothing to hit if anything goes wrong but the days I did at Marham completely ruined the front of my Supra through stone chipping.

 

So to those of you that track your car, what would be a good track for a day out not too far from me (east anglia)?

I was thinking about Bedford Autodrome. What's it like there for stones etc? This is my main concern.

 

Also, I might get the missus to get me a track day voucher for Christmas to use towards it, any recommendations on a company to use? MSV?

[Vik54]

Duno about tracks down you way but buy a car bra if you're that bothered about chipping

[Sam Mcgoo]

Duno about tracks down you way but buy a car bra if you're that bothered about chipping

 

I have considered this and looked at a couple, but not sure they will fit with my Kaminari front lip.

I suppose I could just cover the front in tape.

[Ekona]

Bedford is a good track to drive, bit flat and uneventful but there's some lovely technical corners there to play with. I've done loads of days there now and the driving standard is always high, although be aware of the low drive-by noise limit: If you're car is loud, then there's a good chance you'll fail and it's bye-bye

 

Airfield days are terrible for stone chips and tyre wear, track days are not. No need to worry on that front.

[Sam Mcgoo]

Bedford is a good track to drive, bit flat and uneventful but there's some lovely technical corners there to play with. I've done loads of days there now and the driving standard is always high, although be aware of the low drive-by noise limit: If you're car is loud, then there's a good chance you'll fail and it's bye-bye

 

Airfield days are terrible for stone chips and tyre wear, track days are not. No need to worry on that front.

 

That's what I wanted to hear, Cheers. I was concerned due to it being a converted airfield.

 

I wouldn't say my car is loud, so hopefully be ok on that front.

 

Who do you buy your track time from when you go to Bedford?

[Ekona]

I've used MSV before and they're awesome, but I've also used another company who's name completely escapes me right now. Tbh I've never heard of anyone having a badly run day at Bedford, JP is quite picky over who he allows to use his place.

[nzd31155]

Where is the bedford track? I'd be keen to pop down and have a look at what's going on... Novelty not worn off my Z enough to consider tracking it yet but i could always get my brother to bring down his vx220 vxr!

[Ekona]

Your brother has a VXR220? Which number? I used to have no.20

 

Bedford track is, surprisingly, in Bedford Google for Bedford Autodrome, you won't miss it.