MSC track day

[karlj]

This more of a passing idea than something that's set in stone.

But what are people's thoughts of a msc track day?

If one was organised we would need (estimate) 25 people to make it worth while and cost effective.

Where would you like it held? Remember I do this for you so it's your choice.

Also if it was to happen I'd like to extend the offer to our overseas members, so is there anything that could be done for you?

I'm after any and all constructive ideas as to whether on not it'll be worth me trying to organise this.

 

[MicrAde]

Yes, yes, and YES! Oulton Park pretty please

 

[h701micra]

Any track I'll be there. Both my k10s. Someone take nissanubaru round for me and I'll try keep up

 

[Enuo]

Knock hill.

 

[MicrAde]

Any track I'll be there. Both my k10s. Someone take nissanubaru round for me and I'll try keep up

I'll volunteer

 

[mottymicra]

Hmmmm somewhere which isn't too fast and has the technical stuff a micra is designed for...silverstone and thruxton are too quick I imagine...


Suzie the Super S

 

[Enuo]

Hmmmm somewhere which isn't too fast and has the technical stuff a micra is designed for...silverstone and thruxton are too quick I imagine...


Suzie the Super S

Is why I don't wanna go Castle Combe

 

[mottymicra]

Mallory park kicked ass!


Suzie the Super S

 

[MicrAde]

Donington Park is pretty central......

 

[karlj]

I'd have to get in contact with the chosen track to find out about dedicated club track days, which would you prefer half or full day?

 

[mottymicra]

I'd have to get in contact with the chosen track to find out about dedicated club track days, which would you prefer half or full day?

Personally a half day...do like the sound of donnington!


Suzie the Super S

 

[karlj]

if we did donnington we may as well do it at japfest 2 iirc it was £600 odd for a dedicated slot just needed the numbers lol

 

[mottymicra]

if we did donnington we may as well do it at japfest 2 iirc it was £600 odd for a dedicated slot just needed the numbers lol

Not really, that was 15 minutes lol, donnington is a well suited track too


Suzie the Super S

 

[frank]

be prepared for £170 ish each for 1/2 day

 

[h701micra]

So the plan is to plan the track day at a car show or am I misreading?

 

[mottymicra]

be prepared for £170 ish each for 1/2 day

+tyres
+fuel
+anything you break


Suzie the Super S

 

[mottymicra]

So the plan is to plan the track day at a car show or am I misreading?

I thought it was for a proper track day


Suzie the Super S

 

[h701micra]

be prepared for £170 ish each for 1/2 day

I've never cracked £200 for a full day

 

[karlj]

it is for a proper track day, i was merely saying if it was donny we may as well do it at japfest 2

 

[h701micra]

it is for a proper track day, i was merely saying if it was donny we may as well do it at japfest 2

Oh I seeeeee. Moving on... it depends how far people are willing to travel get James to do his bbq... He ain't got a micra so no track time him no no

 

[frank]

Mallory park kicked ass!


Suzie the Super S

mallory,s future is in doubt apparently motty, they,re only allowed 92 days per year iirc

 

[mottymicra]

mallory,s future is in doubt apparently motty, they,re only allowed 92 days per year iirc

I was reading about this just before ppc, the local council are trying to cut it down to 48 days a year, and financially mallory cannot do that.


Suzie the Super S

 

[karlj]

aren't I nice to you guys... I've emailed someone about exclusive track days so it'd be a msc only event

 

[h701micra]

They can jog on... surely mallory track brings in money to the surrounding areas which can only be a good thing

 

[mottymicra]

They can jog on... surely mallory track brings in money to the surrounding areas which can only be a good thing

The entrance to mallory is now a housing estate...


Suzie the Super S

 

[karlj]

The entrance to mallory is now a housing estate...


Suzie the Super S

then that's the developers problem

 

[mottymicra]

I'm just praying The Circuit of Wales gets the go ahead!


Suzie the Super S

 

[deano1988]

just a thought how about curborough? full day, 50 odd quid, i know its a sprint track but still can be fun, if not ill be quiet.

 

[karlj]

just a thought how about curborough? full day, 50 odd quid, i know its a sprint track but still can be fun, if not ill be quiet.

i want it to be a msc event, some friendly competition

 

[deano1988]

it can be you hire it out for the day n do timed laps.... i just thought if people dont want to spend around about 200 quid on a track day this is a cheaper alternative and as much fun.... ohh how about blyton?

 

[h701micra]

it can be you hire it out for the day n do timed laps.... i just thought if people dont want to spend around about 200 quid on a track day this is a cheaper alternative and as much fun.... ohh how about blyton?

I enquired about blyton a while ago £65 each depending on numbers

It comes up to 200 because of tyres, fuel, food etc

 

[pollyp]

once my Kasandra is all finally fixed, setup n running perfecto, I'll be interested.

tracks I've been to:

Rockingham - sweeping open infield but the banked oval is too long tbh. this is more of a power track

http://micra.org.uk/threads/pollymobiles-rebuild.35251/page-8#post-413393

Oulton Park - yes my fav track. fast technical corners, hairy downhill 1st corner, great 180 cambered hairpin, scary fast double RH (careful in the damp/wet), hilarious -ve to +ve G dip before the start finish

http://micra.org.uk/threads/pollymobiles-rebuild.35251/page-52#post-512880

Castle Combe - high speed sweeping track. the very fast flatout first RH bumpy turn followed by the heavy left braking turn followed by the hard hairpin is butt clenching especially over 100mph in a turbo micra

http://micra.org.uk/threads/pollymobiles-rebuild.35251/page-41#post-490008

Teesside Autodrome - a very fun short technical kart track. relatively low speed due to short length but ideal for exploring the nippy cornering of the micra and I learned to chuck it towards the apex with some inertia. loadsa fun

http://micra.org.uk/threads/pollymobiles-rebuild.35251/page-55#post-517876

ideally I prefer full days cos gives me plenty of time to setup, test, check, retest and take all day.
can never have too much track time imo, like a kid in candy factory, only limited by track cost, and car running costs. just save up more

 

[Enuo]

once my Kasandra is all finally fixed, setup n running perfecto, I'll be interested.

tracks I've been to:

Rockingham - sweeping open infield but the banked oval is too long tbh. this is more of a power track

http://micra.org.uk/threads/pollymobiles-rebuild.35251/page-8#post-413393

Oulton Park - yes my fav track. fast technical corners, hairy downhill 1st corner, great 180 cambered hairpin, scary fast double RH (careful in the damp/wet), hilarious -ve to +ve G dip before the start finish

http://micra.org.uk/threads/pollymobiles-rebuild.35251/page-52#post-512880

Castle Combe - high speed sweeping track. the very fast flatout first RH bumpy turn followed by the heavy left braking turn followed by the hard hairpin is butt clenching especially over 100mph in a turbo micra

http://micra.org.uk/threads/pollymobiles-rebuild.35251/page-41#post-490008

Teesside Autodrome - a very fun short technical kart track. relatively low speed due to short length but ideal for exploring the nippy cornering of the micra and I learned to chuck it towards the apex with some inertia. loadsa fun

http://micra.org.uk/threads/pollymobiles-rebuild.35251/page-55#post-517876

ideally I prefer full days cos gives me plenty of time to setup, test, check, retest and take all day.
can never have too much track time imo, like a kid in candy factory, only limited by track cost, and car running costs. just save up more

Would you say bring extra fuel?

 

[mottymicra]

it can be you hire it out for the day n do timed laps.... i just thought if people dont want to spend around about 200 quid on a track day this is a cheaper alternative and as much fun.... ohh how about blyton?

A sprint track would be cool!


Suzie the Super S

 

[h701micra]

Paul that's an awesome little write up. Always wanted a short description of each track but I can never remember em enough

My vote is oulton park though on a full day too. I'm the same as polls with setup, test, re setup, retest and race. Takes all day to do that

 

[h701micra]

Would you say bring extra fuel?

Definitely

 

[deano1988]

can you see 20 plus micra's doing a track day... its a nice thought but im not trying to put a down on the idea, its a great idea but it needs to be realistic

 

[h701micra]

I'm sure with enough time and planning people will attend. Just not near shows like JAE
Blyton only required 10 for a day. May have changed now

 

[mottymicra]

I'm sure with enough time and planning people will attend. Just not near shows like JAE
Blyton only required 10 for a day. May have changed now

Where is blyton?


Suzie the Super S

 

[h701micra]

Few miles from Gainsborough in Lincolnshire. Its pretty eastern. But a good track

 

[mottymicra]

Few miles from Gainsborough in Lincolnshire. Its pretty eastern. But a good track

Would cost me 80 quid in travel alone lol!


Suzie the Super S

 

[h701micra]

I'd still stick with oulton park personally or cadwell. Two best tracks

 

[mottymicra]

I'd still stick with oulton park personally or cadwell. Two best tracks

Would love to do cadwell! Such a technical track!


Suzie the Super S

 

[pollyp]

Would you say bring extra fuel?

not essential cos you just have to google the nearest garage to the track beforehand and note how low the level can go before considering a trip to refuel. I require 98ron so have stored all the shell garages on my satnav.

bringing extra jerries would be convenient, saves having to drive out to the nearest garage.

I'd ideally like to have a garage or spare car to store all my tools.

 

[MicrAde]

Need to get my cg13 fitted first......

 

[h701micra]

Would love to do cadwell! Such a technical track!


Suzie the Super S

Its a fantastic track. My favourite section is from the mountain and through halls bends. Good test of the car

Plus they do 98 ron is a nearby station just for polly

Cadwell is only 10mile max from me

 

[Enuo]

I say make it this time next year ish. I'm going Nurburgring next year with the R-R lot (not to be confused with RR), that's not until may/june time. Gives you plenty of time to advertise, prepare, plan and mod

 

[h701micra]

This time next year would be a good time

 

[pollyp]

cadwell is new to me, time to learn it on the simulator

 

[MicrAde]

I say make it this time next year ish. I'm going Nurburgring next year with the R-R lot (not to be confused with RR), that's not until may/june time. Gives you plenty of time to advertise, prepare, plan and mod

Yeah, definitely one for next year, think people are a bit busy now getting ready for JAE (plus hopefully I'll have some disposable income by then )