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    Posted: 21 Aug 2015 at 1:52pm
Donington Park BMW Trackday,
Monday 21st September 2015

  • Exclusive BMW Car Club booking.
  • Open Pitlane - generous 98db drive by limit. 
  • Pitlane garages available to hire.
  • Free ARDS instruction (three of my guys are ARDS grade S 'super-instructors').
  • Dedicated novice schooling and tutorials.
  • Friendly club atmosphere.
  • Non member guests welcome.
  • Trophies and Prizes.
  • Free photographs for you to keep courtesy of our official photographer.
  • £250

I keep the entry numbers low so we all get plenty of time on circuit.

Over 30 years of BMW on Track - we have been doing this since the 70's!
The daddy of all Club trackdays!
If you only do one trackday this year, do this one!

Regards
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Easy71 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Aug 2015 at 12:04am
Never done a track day and didn't know they were so expensive WOW! I will pop in for my M4 fast lap that I won at Gaydon, but after that i guess I will be asked to leave Ermm Be interesting though.
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Thats cheap to be able to drive a top circuit all day open pit lane - if you hang around other people may offer you a passeneger lap as great bunch of club people at these days
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Ah ok that would be great, like I said not been involved in track days before so have no idea what they cost, thanks for the heads up.

What time does it all kick off ?



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Originally posted by Easy71 Easy71 wrote:

Ah ok that would be great, like I said not been involved in track days before so have no idea what they cost, thanks for the heads up.

What time does it all kick off ?


People start arriving from 07.30, briefing at 08.30, circuit opens at 09.00.
You can arrive for your winners ride when you like, and stay for as long as you want.

Our £250 is below the going rate,  we need 65 entries to generate the £16k we need for the circuit hire

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That's very kind, thank you
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Quick question if I may....................Do I need a helmet ?




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You will need use of a helmet whilst on track, Some tracks hire them for a nominal fee.
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Ok thank you, would a motorcycle helmet be ok or does it have to be a race helmet?




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Yes that will be fine for a track day
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Just 5 of the 65 places left now.


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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Easy71 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Sep 2015 at 12:16pm
I have trawled Ebay for a helmet without finding one, the thing is I am an ex biker so I am reluctant to put my head in anything that doesn't cost £400 lol and for a track day that's a lot of wonga !!!!! Do I need to be so safety conscious or would this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OMP-Circuit-ECE-Approved-Race-Racing-Rally-Track-Day-Motorsport-Helmet-In-White-/360836121900?var=&hash=item540382452c
do the job????? The lap I have won tells me nothing about what PPE will be required for the day.

I would rather buy one than hire one, however it is my first track day and not sure when I will get the chance again.

Oh and getting very excited Wink
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If you are only coming for your free lap - I'm sure we can fix you up with a helmet

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Thanks Nick I was hoping to spend a few hours with you all. I will see what happens between now and Monday.Big smile

Yipee   Bought one off Amazon of all places, sorry if I went on a bit but I started to panic, see you all there #can'twait

Did I mention I have sweets and biscuits Party




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I won't be joining you at Donington this year, as I am on my hols.  Maybe I'll make it to Oulton Park for the first time this year instead.

I hope you have a great day.
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Sorry not to see your name on the list for Donington Daniel, you will like Oulton, put your name down now :)

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Is there track day parking or do I go to the public car park (hope not)
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Just drive to the pit garages
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Think about what you can do for the club, not what it can do for you...
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I am making up for missing Donington by making my first trip to Oulton Park, so I'll see you there!
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