In fairness to you Leon, I should expand on the first point:DavidT wrote:I would say have a few UK trackdays under your belt before going to the ring.ZeroK66 wrote:I am nervously looking at my calendar debating on this one... I think I can make it, will seriously consider over the next few days and hope to book shortly after.
My Mrs would want to come, anyone else got a lady with them or is that just a bad idea?
Lads trip Leon
I had done probably 20 trackdays, test days, some rally navigation and varius other bits and pieces when I first went to the ring.
My first few laps were a blur for a number of reasons. The track is narrow, bumpy & not marshalled. The mix of vehicles and the speed differentials are incredible - you really need someone to watch your mirrors because things happen very fast. The scariest thing for me was bikes, the proximity of them when they pass / you pass them scared the life out of me. The track is also long and a few laps have you thinking you know bits of it, which is very dangerous.
If you read the ring forums, you will see that the place leaves a mark on new and experienced visitors alike. Mostly repairable, but sometimes not.
Just my 2p, I'm very interested to hear what people think.