Sounding out Civinfo Track day?

dave87 · 5th September 2008, 19:21

Lo guys,

After the suggestions of a ring trip, some members have suggested (and quite rightly so) that we do it one step at a time. So, UK trackday first

I was looking at doing a track day at North Wield Airport with the guys at Honda on Track, after being recommended by a mate.

It's on the 17th October (a Friday I believe), and I thought it might be a good introduction to trackdays for those that have never been before.

I believe it is fairly reasonably priced, at £37, with the day expected to run from 9 till around 4 pm.

What are people's thoughts?

ctrdaveg · 5th September 2008, 19:50

I would love to do one Dave and am a member of the H.O.T. web site.
The only thing is i don't really want to use my car.

I've found a website www.imaginedoingthis.com that has trackdays using their Type R cars at £248 for the day includes lunch i think. It's a bit expensive but includes expert tuition

I'm hoping to do one later this year or soon into the new year when available

Wheelchair · 5th September 2008, 19:54

Wouldn't mind meeting up at a track day, but wouldn't take my car on the circuit as its a 1.4 and would be not in keeping with the rest of the vehicles!

Mr JP · 5th September 2008, 20:04

Would happily take my type-r on a track, otherwise I will never be able to do more than 70mph in this country

.

Seriously I would sound stupid if I didn't want to take my car on a track considering that's where it will perform best.

ctrdaveg · 5th September 2008, 20:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wheelchair

Wouldn't mind meeting up at a track day, but wouldn't take my car on the circuit as its a 1.4 and would be not in keeping with the rest of the vehicles!

maybe the CTR owners can take a passenger around for a spin

Wheelchair · 5th September 2008, 20:07

Good idea! It would look a bit sad going round in my 1.4!

cylon2007 · 5th September 2008, 20:07

Could be up for that after taking mine round RAF Valley airport last Sunday, as long as you don't mind a diesel joining in

ctrdaveg · 5th September 2008, 20:09

Don't forget, extra insurance cost if you declare it (recommended) excessive tyre wear or maybe buy a set of spares if you are serious about tracks.

Mr JP · 5th September 2008, 20:11

Can't be adding more weight with a passenger I'm afraid, might let you have a go though

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Not worried about tyres, and track day insurance can be had for as little as £15 but the excess will be huge!

Mr JP · 5th September 2008, 20:12

Oh and bring it on all Diesel owners, especially the chipped ones!

Wheelchair · 5th September 2008, 20:12

I would certainly enjoy a go behind the wheel, thanks!

Geoff13th · 5th September 2008, 20:20

This is a great idea. When I used to go to track days, it was always kit cars, lotui (is that the plural of lotus?) and 'specialist' cars. Having a civic only track day would be great udea. Pls keep us informed.

dave87 · 5th September 2008, 20:30

Well, there are a couple of options.

Hondas on Track have organised one for the 17th, to which we would simply need to drive to, sign on, and enjoy.

Either that, or we can do a Civinfo forum track day, which we would have to organise/take financial responsibility for ourselves.

My thought is that unless there is a significant number of us that are free on the same date, we are best off having a contingent at a pre organised event.

Steve-RGTMilano · 5th September 2008, 22:58

I'd also be well up for that.

R-2 · 5th September 2008, 23:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctrdaveg

I've found a website www.imaginedoingthis.com that has trackdays using their Type R cars at £248 for the day includes lunch i think. It's a bit expensive but includes expert tuition

I'm hoping to do one later this year or soon into the new year when available

Thats who i'm doing my trackday with on Sept 14th. Just over a week to go - can't wait

dave87 · 5th September 2008, 23:15

Pottsy, could you add a poll to the thread, with the options:

Yes, I'm up for a trackday
Yes, I'm up for a Civinfo only trackday
Yes, I'm up for either
No, I'd rather do burnouts in a Halfords car park

Cheers

Just to gauge the interest for various options, see where we go from there. (oh, and the last option is meant entirely in jest)

Dimplyred · 5th September 2008, 23:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by R-2

Thats who i'm doing my trackday with on Sept 14th. Just over a week to go - can't wait

Make sure you give their car hell, R-2.

HappyMan · 5th September 2008, 23:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave87

Pottsy, could you add a poll to the thread, with the options:

Yes, I'm up for a trackday
Yes, I'm up for a Civinfo only trackday
Yes, I'm up for either
No, I'd rather do burnouts in a Halfords car park

Cheers

Just to gauge the interest for various options, see where we go from there. (oh, and the last option is meant entirely in jest)

Poll added

smurf79 · 6th September 2008, 10:06

I'd love to do something like this, see the true potential of our cars

Mr JP · 6th September 2008, 11:25

Let's do it!

View Poll Results: Would you like to take part in a Civinfo Track Day ?
Yes, I'm up for a trackday	24	27.91%
Yes, I'm up for a Civinfo only trackday	39	45.35%
Yes, I'm up for either	20	23.26%
No, I'd rather do burnouts in a Halfords car park	3	3.49%
Voters: 86. You may not vote on this poll \| Withdraw Vote

5th September 2008, 19:21	#1 (permalink)
dave87 radix lecti Join Date: 31st July 2008 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 773 Thanks: 6 Thanked 36 Times in 33 Posts iTrader: (0)	Civinfo Track day? Lo guys, After the suggestions of a ring trip, some members have suggested (and quite rightly so) that we do it one step at a time. So, UK trackday first I was looking at doing a track day at North Wield Airport with the guys at Honda on Track, after being recommended by a mate. It's on the 17th October (a Friday I believe), and I thought it might be a good introduction to trackdays for those that have never been before. I believe it is fairly reasonably priced, at £37, with the day expected to run from 9 till around 4 pm. What are people's thoughts?

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5th September 2008, 19:50	#2 (permalink)
ctrdaveg Type R-GT, R-11859 Join Date: 11th February 2008 Location: Nantwich, Cheshire Posts: 551 Thanks: 21 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader: (0)	I would love to do one Dave and am a member of the H.O.T. web site. The only thing is i don't really want to use my car. I've found a website www.imaginedoingthis.com that has trackdays using their Type R cars at £248 for the day includes lunch i think. It's a bit expensive but includes expert tuition I'm hoping to do one later this year or soon into the new year when available

5th September 2008, 19:54	#3 (permalink)
Wheelchair Goodbye all, have fun! Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: UK Posts: 10,257 Thanks: 77 Thanked 400 Times in 386 Posts iTrader: (0)	Wouldn't mind meeting up at a track day, but wouldn't take my car on the circuit as its a 1.4 and would be not in keeping with the rest of the vehicles!

5th September 2008, 20:04	#4 (permalink)
Mr JP S2000 Brigade Member Join Date: 2nd February 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 3,264 Thanks: 77 Thanked 142 Times in 134 Posts iTrader: (16)	Would happily take my type-r on a track, otherwise I will never be able to do more than 70mph in this country . Seriously I would sound stupid if I didn't want to take my car on a track considering that's where it will perform best.

5th September 2008, 20:07	#6 (permalink)
Wheelchair Goodbye all, have fun! Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: UK Posts: 10,257 Thanks: 77 Thanked 400 Times in 386 Posts iTrader: (0)	Good idea! It would look a bit sad going round in my 1.4!

5th September 2008, 20:07	#7 (permalink)
cylon2007 Join Date: 14th April 2007 Location: South Manchester/North Cheshire Posts: 706 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts iTrader: (0)	Could be up for that after taking mine round RAF Valley airport last Sunday, as long as you don't mind a diesel joining in

5th September 2008, 20:09	#8 (permalink)
ctrdaveg Type R-GT, R-11859 Join Date: 11th February 2008 Location: Nantwich, Cheshire Posts: 551 Thanks: 21 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader: (0)	Don't forget, extra insurance cost if you declare it (recommended) excessive tyre wear or maybe buy a set of spares if you are serious about tracks.

5th September 2008, 20:11	#9 (permalink)
Mr JP S2000 Brigade Member Join Date: 2nd February 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 3,264 Thanks: 77 Thanked 142 Times in 134 Posts iTrader: (16)	Can't be adding more weight with a passenger I'm afraid, might let you have a go though . Not worried about tyres, and track day insurance can be had for as little as £15 but the excess will be huge!

5th September 2008, 20:12	#10 (permalink)
Mr JP S2000 Brigade Member Join Date: 2nd February 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 3,264 Thanks: 77 Thanked 142 Times in 134 Posts iTrader: (16)	Oh and bring it on all Diesel owners, especially the chipped ones!

5th September 2008, 20:12	#11 (permalink)
Wheelchair Goodbye all, have fun! Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: UK Posts: 10,257 Thanks: 77 Thanked 400 Times in 386 Posts iTrader: (0)	I would certainly enjoy a go behind the wheel, thanks!

5th September 2008, 20:20	#12 (permalink)
Geoff13th Join Date: 4th December 2006 Location: Just outside of Luton Posts: 78 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	This is a great idea. When I used to go to track days, it was always kit cars, lotui (is that the plural of lotus?) and 'specialist' cars. Having a civic only track day would be great udea. Pls keep us informed.

5th September 2008, 20:30	#13 (permalink)
dave87 radix lecti Join Date: 31st July 2008 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 773 Thanks: 6 Thanked 36 Times in 33 Posts iTrader: (0)	Well, there are a couple of options. Hondas on Track have organised one for the 17th, to which we would simply need to drive to, sign on, and enjoy. Either that, or we can do a Civinfo forum track day, which we would have to organise/take financial responsibility for ourselves. My thought is that unless there is a significant number of us that are free on the same date, we are best off having a contingent at a pre organised event.

5th September 2008, 22:58	#14 (permalink)
Steve-RGTMilano Join Date: 18th July 2008 Location: Chelmsford, Essex, UK Posts: 198 Thanks: 12 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	I'd also be well up for that.

5th September 2008, 23:15	#16 (permalink)
dave87 radix lecti Join Date: 31st July 2008 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 773 Thanks: 6 Thanked 36 Times in 33 Posts iTrader: (0)	Pottsy, could you add a poll to the thread, with the options: Yes, I'm up for a trackday Yes, I'm up for a Civinfo only trackday Yes, I'm up for either No, I'd rather do burnouts in a Halfords car park Cheers Just to gauge the interest for various options, see where we go from there. (oh, and the last option is meant entirely in jest)

6th September 2008, 10:06	#19 (permalink)
smurf79 I feel the need for speed Car: 2007 2.2 Type D 5dr Milano Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: Llanharan branch of Bolton Posts: 863 Thanks: 44 Thanked 37 Times in 31 Posts iTrader: (1)	I'd love to do something like this, see the true potential of our cars

6th September 2008, 11:25	#20 (permalink)
Mr JP S2000 Brigade Member Join Date: 2nd February 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 3,264 Thanks: 77 Thanked 142 Times in 134 Posts iTrader: (16)	Let's do it!