Jo3ly Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 ive just booked up an evening session at Brands Hatch for the 9th July! i noticed a few other guys on here do track sessions every now and then so thought id see if anyone else was planning to go along, or fancys signing up! http://www.msvtrackdays.com/car-home/event-details.aspx?productid=1947 im taking my '09 350z and a mate is coming along in my old mx5 track car! Its always a good evening so sign up and come along Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke0549 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I've always wondered, how mad are evening sessions? I mean, when you have a whole day, you pace yourself. if you've only got a few hours, surely everyone will want to get as much track time as possible and it will all be a bit mad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suits Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 To be honest, if you're sensible you'll come in every say 5/6 laps (Brands is short, compared to say Spa, where I was doing 4 and coming in) to let the car cool down and to give yourself a rest as well. So going by that rational, evenings are generally slower paced, a lot of people tend to leave after lunch too, so that's extra space. Best laps are normally at about 4PM onwards. All depends on the organisers, people you are with and the circuit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-350 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I've always found people to be sensible, track days aren't like the 15 minutes you do at jap show... I might be interested in that day btw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo3ly Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 Yeah all the evening sessions ive done have been ok. I come in every 6 laps usually and give the car 10 mins to cool down. This is my first UK session in the Z though, i usually use the mx5 which is quite a bit slower and lighter so not sure how it will perform... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oOo csmith oOo Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 (edited) I done an evening track session last year in my old car had a 20-30min track briefing and was then informed it was an open pit session, basically it was a 4hour track session which you could go on and off the track when ever you wanted! It was the best driving experienced I've had yet! My advice though is get yourself front and rear braided brake lines and upgrade the brake fluid! A lot of guys where cooking there brakes within 2/3 laps with moderate braking for corners. But all in all an amazing experience Edited June 27, 2013 by oOo csmith oOo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I`ll check my work diary & if I can I`ll come along for a few tours :drive: Jo3ly where are you located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I done an evening track session last year in my old car had a 20-30min track briefing and was then informed it was an open pit session, basically it was a 4hour track session which you could go on and off the track when ever you wanted! It was the best driving experienced I've had yet! My advice though is get yourself front and rear braided brake lines and upgrade the brake fluid! A lot of guys where cooking there brakes within 2/3 laps with moderate braking for corners. But all in all an amazing experience A stock 350z brake setup @ a reasonable pace on the indy circuit will see you 4-6laps But as you said some decent lines, fluid, disc & pads will solve that. I recently done 25-30laps SC`d @ brands with no issues other than almost running out of fuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgedon Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Jo3ly is round near me somewhere, Banstead if I remember correctly? If I get my silence stuck in the mid pipe by then, I might be up for this. Otherwise I'm still too loud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Definitely to loud for Brands, they are strict especially during the week 88db drive by I think. What was yours at Coombe when you got black flagged? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgedon Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 102dB <---black flag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Umm thats me out then! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 All BOOKED : 1- Jo3ly 2- Darren-B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Any more takers for this? I got the zed out of hibernation last night to make sure it still worked. It sure does : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 For those who are participating in this event. Please be aware that you will need to have ARMS & LEGS COVERED when on-track so make sure your AC is working nicely 1- Jo3ly 2- Darren-B 3- Wizard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 I'd come but my cars in the garage, maybe next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Both of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Booked some time off work as its such a nice day so will try to head over and watch you have fun darren. Fingers crossed see you there tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Excellent Will, be great to see you, Mr G & co, perhaps we could all go for a pub dinner after? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Sounds good to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Cracking afternoon for a beer garden, not so sure about a track day, things could get a little warm later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Think of me at work later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 (edited) We will when were In the pub garden eating scampi & chips this evening Edited July 9, 2013 by Darren-B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 We will when were In the pub garden eating scampi & chips this evening I haven't had a sick day for a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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