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Silverstone 'Arena' BMW Trackday - Sept 24th |
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Nick Wright
Register Chair Joined: 05 Aug 2006 Location: Selby Status: Offline Points: 1266 |
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Posted: 06 Jun 2012 at 7:17pm |
Silverstone BMW Trackday, Monday 24th September 2012
Full 'Arena' GP Circuit Open Pitlane Full use of the entire Silverstone 'Wing' garages Free ARDS instruction - 3 of my guys are ARDS grade S 'super-instructors' Dedicated instruction and classroom sessions for the novices Friendly club atmosphere Non member guests welcome Non BMW's welcome Trophies and prizes BMWCC Members £275 - Guests £325 - that's by far the cheapest day at Silverstone this year I keep the entry numbers low so we all get plenty of time on circuit. Over 30 years at Silverstone - we have been coming here each Autumn since the 80's! The daddy of all Club trackdays - This for us is where it all began, out on the grand prix circuit and we are still enjoying it. We don't share with anyone, we bite the bullet and book the whole place as an exclusive hire, we always have - not a bad achievement for a small one marque members club! If you only do one trackday this year, do this one - nobody runs a Silverstone trackday like we do! Have you seen whats on at Silverstone on September 22/23
It's the day before we go for our trackday http://www.britcar24hr.co.uk/cms/24hr.php The Britcar 24 Hr racing will 'rubber in' the circuit nicely for us! Do you fancy seeing the 500hp M3 GTR's close up and get to see the action from the pit lane? I'm going to try and get us all a parking area right in the paddock - and there is a club deal on the price - use this link to make your booking and don't forget to say you are with the BMW Car Clubhttp://www.britcar24hr.co.uk/cms/news.php?item.1272 I can't think of a better start to a BMW trackday than this Hope to see some of you there Regards Nick nick@bmwcarclubgb.co.uk Edited by Nick Wright - 03 Aug 2012 at 9:47pm |
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Nick Wright
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This event is starting to pick up a good few bookings now.
I will be promoting this day like mad when we are at Silverstone Classic.. so don't go letting me sell your place to someone else.. if you want to come I need to know. Both trackdays prior to this one had sold out ahead of the event and left late bookers disappointed You know you want to come - call me now!
Edited by Nick Wright - 05 Jul 2012 at 12:43pm |
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Nick Wright
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Our resident snapper Darren Teagles has just confirmed he will be coming to do the pictures again.
They will be hosted on Flickr again so that you can get them all free of charge. Here is the link to last years pictures http://www.flickr.com/photos/bmwccgb...7627555035573/ Bob Harper, editor of BMW Car magazine, will also be there to do a feature on the day We may also get some TV, I'm hoping BMW's in house production team will come and do some coverage for one of their promotional videos. .. so if you don't want to be spotted on camera or TV, get some gaffer tape for your number plate! |
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Cabrio
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This should be a great day and hope as many people as possible can make it see you there
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E30 Register joint coordinator - Competition Secretary - Contact name Neil for PM and Email - cabrio_e30@yahoo.co.uk - be aware addicted to E numbers
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AShah
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For those of you not familiar with the "New" or post 2010 track layout, please see attached
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E36 home of South Wales!
'96 Alpina B3 3.2 Touring '91 325iSEA 4 Door Old: '93 325 Coupe '96 318is Coupe '92 320 Coupe '96 318is Coupe '97 328 Cabriolet '95 M3 4 Door '99 323 Sport Tourer |
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Cabrio
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Certainly a track not to miss - its run for the members at cost and open pit lane also don't forget to buy some raffle tickets on the day as some great prizes
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E30 Register joint coordinator - Competition Secretary - Contact name Neil for PM and Email - cabrio_e30@yahoo.co.uk - be aware addicted to E numbers
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Nick Wright
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Not many places left now - I'm down to the last 20
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Daniel1000
Club Member Joined: 10 Sep 2012 Location: Essex Status: Offline Points: 57 |
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I'm booked onto this one and looking forward to it. Thanks for all your organizational efforts in putting it together.
Is it possible to pre-book the instructors? On the handful of previous track days I've done, including one on the shorter International Circuit at Silverstone last month, I bought a couple of 20 minute instruction sessions that were really useful. Can you tell me how does it work at this event? |
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Nick Wright
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You book your free 20 minute instruction slot on the day of the event
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Nick Wright
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The book is now closed and a reserve list started
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Norrie
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Nick, thanks for all you efforts today at Silverstone. The weather was against us, however a master stroke getting Silverstone to allow everyone back at no extra cost on a date to be announced, that is those who paid today.
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ian barford
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a moist day was had by all
indeed, nicks relationship with with circuit organisers really paid off today as i believe silverstone didnt have any obligation to offer any form of compensation due to adverse weather conditions.
nice one nick
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Norrie
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I enjoyed the raffle, and glad the prizes I donated were chosen by some lucky winners. I have the BMW tie (prize) which was clearly left with me in mind, but a good number of prizes which I am sure were appreciated.
Next time, same location, cold and dry will be acceptable! |
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IEwen
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Had a fun day, even though it was wet! Came away with some Meguiars Wax from the raffle.
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ian barford
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er, the raffle...... its unfortunate that i do tend to have more than my fair share of luck with winning (shame i'm not so lucky with the lottery).
blimey, there was an awful lot to choose from. i just saw one of des's hats there and whipped it away leaving all the more valuable prizes for the other winners (i hadnt seen the tie)
i may just tuck into one of those stella bottles which i also won (theres that lucky streak again), no idea who donated them but cheers and see you all at silverstone round 2
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dteagles
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Photos from the few who got out are here:
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Ian Conuel
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Great set of pictures Darren. Thanks for sharing
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Norrie
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Yes, excellent pictures. Oh the BMW Tie will be "gifted" for the next raffle, I am only taking temporary ownership.
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Paul Rice
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Great pictures
Not a day for open top motoring in track day specials
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Norrie
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Lets be positive next time clear dry sunny winters day?
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Cabrio
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New date 23rd November - should be a good day
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E30 Register joint coordinator - Competition Secretary - Contact name Neil for PM and Email - cabrio_e30@yahoo.co.uk - be aware addicted to E numbers
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Norrie
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Yes. I have booked. paid.Booked in the Green man. Bought a new helmet. Had my car serviced. New wiper blades fitted. All we need now is a competent driver (Oh that's me). Pray for dry weather, just returned from a freezing wet and wind Brands hatch this afternoon.
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Norrie
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The rearranged trackday 23rd Nov 12 at Silverstone was fantastic. This was my first time on the track and I would recommend it to anyone. I was apprehensive, however this is so well organised and coordinated. Nick Wright and his team work really hard to ensure it is all smooth.
I got a free session with and instructor, which taught me two things, firstly it was a long time ago and many miles since I had anyone telling me where I was going wrong, secondly despite have driven many miles the track experience is totally different. There were two sessions exclusively for novices, which means less cars on the track at that time and help you get a good idea of what you should do and also an opportunity for everyone first just to go around the track fairly slowly for the same reason. When you are more experienced there is no speed restriction, but safety os always first. You have your own pit garage. It is worth every penny and I am looking forward to the next one! The sun even shone. Think of the millions of car drivers in the UK, how many can say they have driven on the full F1 Silverstone circuit? |
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ian barford
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glad you enjoyed it norrie, more of the same next yeartrack conditions were not great in the morning but to me its probably the best chance you get of learning where the grip is and how you and the car react. every corner presents a different challenge
it was nice to have a couple of hours dry running. still slightly greasy in some areas but overall the pace was pretty much flat out it was a real pleasure in handing over the reigns to the new "free trackdays all years" raffle winner. finally, nick, you are a star, thankyou for making it all possible (where would we be without you) i really do look forward to these days, its a real treat for me and the best bit, i have some really great pals to play out with who share my passion of "spirited" driving see you all next year and..............have a happy christmas
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Norrie
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There is always much debate within a Club about what should be offered in terms of events. This one I appreciate does cost the individual money and far more than the cost of membership.
However, even if it was once only it is an experience which is really up there with "things to do" or achieve I believe. Over the years I have been fortunate to be invited to many Corporate events in all sorts of fields of activity. However, there is little to beat the actual taking parts, using you own car, being in control and measuring yourself and skills without taking unacceptable risks or posing them to others. It was good to see that participants listened to the advice given and the briefing and no matter how many times they have heard it before it is very important. Very good luck to the lucky man who won a how seasons trackdays and also no matter which prizes are in the raffle they are always good for people to win. I have to say of all the activities I have done in the last 18 months this by far exceeds the rest and exceeded my expectations. I would however urge people to given their full support to the Club and Nick Wright who work so hard to give us what we want. Fantastic! |
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dteagles
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Photos.....I went a bit trigger happy on Friday and took over 2, 150 photos......usually I end up with about 50% of what I started with what with duplicates and not so good shots....
I am working my way through them and hope to have them sorted out by the end of next weekend.
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JBooth
Club Member Joined: 02 Jul 2012 Location: London Status: Offline Points: 65 |
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What a great day out at Silverstone!
I had a fantastic day. The on track action, the people, the spirit of the day and the raffle! For me it was day full of "first's" - so a lot of learning for me, about my driving, my car, the track and the BMW Car Club track day community! By the last track session I was feeling much better about my driving, starting to use the right lines, and catching and passing cars that at the beginning of the day had flown past me! - First track day for me in my own car (only other experience is 10 laps around Castle Combe in a friends E30 M3). - I've never driven my M5 (a white 1991 E34 3.6) on a track before. in fact the car has never been on a track, and, has only recently become suitable for such use - I've been slowly but surely restoring the car since December 2008 when I bought it (on ebay!) - I've never driven on a track on road tyres (only race tyres - mainly slicks) - First time ever on Silverstone GP circuit for me (haven't even seen the new track layout before, in my head the circuit is still a pentagon shape ) and... I won first prize I am the lucky man who won the grand prize of free entry to next years track days, I'm still in shock! Really looking forward to the "2013 track day season" - will have to get better brakes fitted though, once a dry line started to appear my speeds increased, and, my front pads (normal road use) only lasted 5 / 6 laps before over heating and needing to be rested. A HUGE thank you to Nick and all the track day team for all their hard work and dedication to the track day community. Jamie |
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WOW! that is a lot of photo's ! really looking forward to seeing them, I noticed you taking them whilst I was driving, and had to remind myself that I should concentrate on the corners and not think about if you'd got a "good shot" of me / my car :lol: Thanks for being there, standing out in the cold taking 2150 photos, and, for sorting through them all! (which I know is very time consuming!) Jamie |
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ian barford
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well done jamie, i know exactly how you feel winning the top prize, its worth a lot of money and as you enjoyed your experience at silverstone so much i'm sure you will make the most of your good fortune
it really was a privilige in presenting you with your winnings (only wish it was me again.....)
i do recall a white e34 m5 looking smart (with bbs wheels maybe?) circulating on the day and looking forward to seeing it again at next years events.
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