Gemlp82 Posted May 13, 2019 Report Share Posted May 13, 2019 So id like to get into track days. I do have a scoobie and love it to bits so dont want to risk it on a track day. Somone has offered me a mazda mx5 for the job and im a novice and wondered if there was any advice just turn up give it a go, join a club if there are any, have lessons? Best place to start. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artyscoob Posted May 14, 2019 Report Share Posted May 14, 2019 The track days I've done (mostly with Javelin ) tend to have an instructor which you book on a first come first served basis. Have you been on a track at all as a passenger? I'd suggest that first and perhaps attend a drivers briefing just to hear what's expected. Javelins web site have a few tips for car prep too @Gemlp82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted May 15, 2019 Report Share Posted May 15, 2019 I just dipped in and went straight on ! Years ago now though, but as Arthur says a lot of the main players give you 10-20 minute instruction session on the day with an option to buy more if you want to. Probably better to go on Session trackday where you can choose a beginner, intermediate or expert slot each hour (20 mins) than a full open pit day off the back until you have some experience. another option is to book track time at Curborough in July, where you are on track on your own for each single run, where you can go at your own pace and ask someone to go round with you, get some passenger laps with the more experienced guys. Not quite the same as a trackway at a large circuit, but will give you some experience at taking lines, cornering and braking Hope that helps Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemlp82 Posted June 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 Thank you that's great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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