Race tracks in Midlands

Vider · 23rd November 2007, 21:18

Hi, recently me and my mates have been looking for some race tracks near Birmingham area. I googled and found only two around, Dinnington Park and Silverstone. But they are too expensive, over 100quid for a day. Does anyone know any other tracks in Midlands, or near, where we can race our cars

Dimplyred · 23rd November 2007, 23:17

Some idiots use the M6. Not that I'd recommend it though

MickJ · 24th November 2007, 16:06

Try Mallory Park, I believe testing day is on a Weds, don't know about track days though, find them here:

Welcome to the Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit Site

hlxbravo · 24th November 2007, 21:26

Plus you also have Santa Pod, OK not exactly a track but you can still max ya car in a straight line.

Vider · 24th November 2007, 23:12

When I checked Mallory Park, I've come across this website: bookatrack.com - all tracks are listed there. However, I was expecting it to cost around £30-50, as Santa Pod is, not £150!! Thanks anyway.

bucketp · 25th November 2007, 07:26

Don't forget they have to cover costs like opening the circuit, admin, insurance etc,etc,etc. I know from experience ( I used to be heavily involved in motor sport) that circuits and insurance companies are becoming more and more paranoid about letting the public onto the tracks. I know everybody signs waivers saying they don't hold the circuit responsible for damage/injury but there are people who do get hurt and do try and take them to court. A few cases have come dangerously close to being won, which believe me would ruin ALL forms of motor sport in Britain if not world wide.
If you really want to put your car on the track then the easiest way is to go on hot hatch days , I know Knockhill in Scotland does them so other circuits probably do as well. With these you pay your money usually over £100 and you can go on track with other like minded individual with no experience of a race track. Or you can pay lots of money and hire the circuit just for yourself. Or you can get a racing licence and try racing for yourself.
Just remember NO insurance company is going to pay out for damage to your car, yourself or any third party.
That said when you do find somewhere enjoy it.

courtster · 15th December 2007, 15:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dimplyred

Some idiots use the M6. Not that I'd recommend it though

I prefer the M45 that goes underneath Coventry, the quietest motorway i've ever seen!

kamshaft · 15th December 2007, 17:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by courtster

I prefer the M45 that goes underneath Coventry, the quietest motorway i've ever seen!

i agree, you can do silly speed on there

and not a single camera and hardley any cars untill you hit coventry or the M1

MARK182 · 30th December 2007, 19:49

you are not going to find any track day for £30-50.
definatly not a track like Donnington or Silverstone, best thing to do is wait until the summer and you can do evening track days I think you get about 3-4 hours on track for around £60-70

Foggy · 30th December 2007, 22:51

Cadwell Park do track days
Cadwell Park Race Circuit - The Official Cadwell Park Motorsport Site
but think they are about 100 quid though

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This thread is about: Race tracks in Midlands, it's in General Discussion at the Honda Civic forum Civinfo; Hi, recently me and my mates have been looking for some race tracks near Birmingham area. I googled and found only two around, Dinnington Park ...

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Dimplyred Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 4,702 Thanks: 19 Thanked 131 Times in 130 Posts iTrader: (0)	Some idiots use the M6. Not that I'd recommend it though

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MickJ Valve Cap Join Date: 23rd October 2007 Location: Coventry Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Try Mallory Park, I believe testing day is on a Weds, don't know about track days though, find them here: Welcome to the Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit Site

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hlxbravo Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 15th October 2007 Location: Oldbury, nr West Bromwich. Posts: 108 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Plus you also have Santa Pod, OK not exactly a track but you can still max ya car in a straight line.

24th November 2007, 23:12	#5 (permalink)
Vider Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 4th September 2007 Location: PL, UK Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	When I checked Mallory Park, I've come across this website: bookatrack.com - all tracks are listed there. However, I was expecting it to cost around £30-50, as Santa Pod is, not £150!! Thanks anyway.

25th November 2007, 07:26	#6 (permalink)
bucketp Exiled Englishman Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 23rd October 2007 Location: Peebles, Scottish Borders Posts: 389 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Don't forget they have to cover costs like opening the circuit, admin, insurance etc,etc,etc. I know from experience ( I used to be heavily involved in motor sport) that circuits and insurance companies are becoming more and more paranoid about letting the public onto the tracks. I know everybody signs waivers saying they don't hold the circuit responsible for damage/injury but there are people who do get hurt and do try and take them to court. A few cases have come dangerously close to being won, which believe me would ruin ALL forms of motor sport in Britain if not world wide. If you really want to put your car on the track then the easiest way is to go on hot hatch days , I know Knockhill in Scotland does them so other circuits probably do as well. With these you pay your money usually over £100 and you can go on track with other like minded individual with no experience of a race track. Or you can pay lots of money and hire the circuit just for yourself. Or you can get a racing licence and try racing for yourself. Just remember NO insurance company is going to pay out for damage to your car, yourself or any third party. That said when you do find somewhere enjoy it.

30th December 2007, 19:49	#9 (permalink)
MARK182 Wheelnut Join Date: 14th December 2006 Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	you are not going to find any track day for £30-50. definatly not a track like Donnington or Silverstone, best thing to do is wait until the summer and you can do evening track days I think you get about 3-4 hours on track for around £60-70

30th December 2007, 22:51	#10 (permalink)
Foggy Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 30th December 2007 Location: Lincoln UK Posts: 55 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Cadwell Park do track days Cadwell Park Race Circuit - The Official Cadwell Park Motorsport Site but think they are about 100 quid though