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Racer · Jan 24th, 2002, 01:31 PM

Carrying on from the Trackday Anyone Thread thought I'd get an idea of where most people would like it to be based - Thread died a bit once it was moved to Meetings and Events so have to see how many we can get

Monsta - thanks for link to 'bookatrackday' was hoping to keep costs down by going direct to couple of contacts I have IF we get enough interest in the right area

Vote away

Racer

monsta · Jan 24th, 2002, 01:43 PM

Racer, no problems for the link. I am quite happy to go anywhere as long as it isn't too far North.. Somewhere central would be good but obviously I am biased towards somewhere near home..

Racer · Jan 24th, 2002, 01:48 PM

I'm hoping to be at a few venues before the season begins testing so chances are if the vote is evenly split it'll be South of Watford !

smiffy · Jan 24th, 2002, 02:30 PM

yeah somewhere central would be the best bet

You gonna get a sticker with MINI2.COM for the car when you get it

dinger · Jan 24th, 2002, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by smiffy
yeah somewhere central would be the best bet

You gonna get a sticker with MINI2.COM for the car when you get it

Southeast would be better for everyone.

Racer · Jan 24th, 2002, 03:00 PM

Absolutlely

Racer · Jan 24th, 2002, 03:03 PM

dinger

Think smiffy meant me - ie am I planning to plaster MINI2.com over half the racetracks of UK !

I just moved from TW a few months back

smiffy · Jan 24th, 2002, 03:05 PM

Looks like you have the start of a Cult following

Before you know it you'll have fans queing for your autograph etc etc

But then again

ELISEBOY · Jan 24th, 2002, 03:10 PM

gotta say i have either raced on or taken part on track days on most circuits throughout the UK and my fav is still the GP circuit at Brands

When you come out of paddock into one of the most difficult and intimidating corners in the country the feeling as you get it right is awesome, Dingle Dell on the old part of the circuit is a real thrill and one to scare the wits out of an unwary passenger, Its all good. Highly recommended.

Let me know if you want some help organising the day!
Would love to

dinger · Jan 24th, 2002, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Racer
dinger

Think smiffy meant me - ie am I planning to plaster MINI2.com over half the racetracks of UK !

I just moved from TW a few months back

Racer sorry mate silly me

Silverstone · Jan 24th, 2002, 03:38 PM

I automatically voted for where I live, (Midlands) then remembered that my favourite track is Oulton Park. Doh

I'm told Cadwell is a real hoot too, but haven't experienced it yet.

I'm quite happy to drive a couple of hours to the event, so hope that helps.

Racer · Jan 24th, 2002, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by smiffy
Looks like you have the start of a Cult following
Before you know it you'll have fans queing for your autograph etc etc

But then again

I'm hoping to live down to my name ..or is that never live it down.... or oh well lets put it this way you won't be hearing much from me if I'm more suzuki (or something like that wasn't it) than schumacher!

Racer · Jan 24th, 2002, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ELISEBOY
gotta say i have either raced on or taken part on track days on most circuits throughout the UK and my fav is still the GP circuit at Brands

When you come out of paddock into one of the most difficult and intimidating corners in the country the feeling as you get it right is awesome, Dingle Dell on the old part of the circuit is a real thrill and one to scare the wits out of an unwary passenger, Its all good. Highly recommended.

Let me know if you want some help organising the day!
Would love to

Brands would be tempting since I can drive it in about 10 minutes BUT trtingh to be fair on the vote front!

smiffy · Jan 24th, 2002, 03:48 PM

How about Silverstone for Silverstone

We can all gate crash his house then

s5cpr · Jan 24th, 2002, 04:00 PM

If you are interested in Track days , why not join the MIni Cooper Registerwho have been organising Track days for Classic Coopers for years. They are welcoming alll owners of the new mini and are organising track days all over Britain.

www.minicooper.org

Racer · Jan 25th, 2002, 07:12 AM

Thats only 13 votes so far which isn't enough to make it a cheap day keep going people (no voting twice just to screw my figures up either !)

monsta · Jan 25th, 2002, 07:50 AM

Most people are too lazy to post... There will be more than this thread suggests...

kjs · Jan 27th, 2002, 09:10 AM

Midlands/South East suits me... I'll be up for it, but alas I can't vote on these things without getting error messages spat back at me!!

kjs

ELISEBOY · Jan 27th, 2002, 05:31 PM

i agree that a lot of people are not voting but would attend

prob best to look at the stats on a venue location
choose one talk to the track and look at a 30 car provisional booking?

we have half that number all ready and i am sure once firm details are announced there will be more from the woodwork

always found this in my experience in the past

Silverstone · Feb 9th, 2002, 03:01 PM

Racer,

Got 23 votes now - not sure how many of these are serious though. Is an event viable with only say 15?

With these low numbers, an alternative is Curborough sprint venue - very cheap! (Near Litchfield)

Or alternatively get a group booking with one of the track day specialists.

What do you think?

View Poll Results: Where would you prefer track day to be arranged
South East	23	42.59%
South West	4	7.41%
Midlands	18	33.33%
North East	1	1.85%
North West	9	16.67%
Scotland	2	3.70%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 54. You may not vote on this poll

Jan 24th, 2002, 01:31 PM	#1
Racer Sponsor,Moderator & Racer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kent Local Time: 03:20 PM Posts: 1,373 Offline	Poll for Track Day Venue Carrying on from the Trackday Anyone Thread thought I'd get an idea of where most people would like it to be based - Thread died a bit once it was moved to Meetings and Events so have to see how many we can get Monsta - thanks for link to 'bookatrackday' was hoping to keep costs down by going direct to couple of contacts I have IF we get enough interest in the right area Vote away Racer JCW Club Sport Kawasaki Green / White Unofficial John Cooper Challenge Site

Jan 24th, 2002, 01:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 03:20 PM Posts: 4,669 Offline	Racer, no problems for the link. I am quite happy to go anywhere as long as it isn't too far North.. Somewhere central would be good but obviously I am biased towards somewhere near home.. the MINI has gone...

Jan 24th, 2002, 01:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
Racer Sponsor,Moderator & Racer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kent Local Time: 03:20 PM Posts: 1,373 Offline	I'm hoping to be at a few venues before the season begins testing so chances are if the vote is evenly split it'll be South of Watford ! JCW Club Sport Kawasaki Green / White Unofficial John Cooper Challenge Site

Jan 24th, 2002, 02:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 02:20 PM Posts: 5,778 Offline	yeah somewhere central would be the best bet You gonna get a sticker with MINI2.COM for the car when you get it S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

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Jan 24th, 2002, 02:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 02:20 PM Posts: 3,607 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by smiffy yeah somewhere central would be the best bet You gonna get a sticker with MINI2.COM for the car when you get it Southeast would be better for everyone.

Jan 24th, 2002, 03:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Racer Sponsor,Moderator & Racer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kent Local Time: 03:20 PM Posts: 1,373 Offline	Absolutlely JCW Club Sport Kawasaki Green / White Unofficial John Cooper Challenge Site

Jan 24th, 2002, 03:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
Racer Sponsor,Moderator & Racer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kent Local Time: 03:20 PM Posts: 1,373 Offline	dinger Think smiffy meant me - ie am I planning to plaster MINI2.com over half the racetracks of UK ! I just moved from TW a few months back JCW Club Sport Kawasaki Green / White Unofficial John Cooper Challenge Site

Jan 24th, 2002, 03:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 02:20 PM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Looks like you have the start of a Cult following Before you know it you'll have fans queing for your autograph etc etc But then again S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Jan 24th, 2002, 03:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
ELISEBOY MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex Local Time: 03:20 PM Posts: 2,163 Offline	Track Location gotta say i have either raced on or taken part on track days on most circuits throughout the UK and my fav is still the GP circuit at Brands When you come out of paddock into one of the most difficult and intimidating corners in the country the feeling as you get it right is awesome, Dingle Dell on the old part of the circuit is a real thrill and one to scare the wits out of an unwary passenger, Its all good. Highly recommended. Let me know if you want some help organising the day! Would love to

Jan 24th, 2002, 03:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 02:20 PM Posts: 3,607 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Racer dinger Think smiffy meant me - ie am I planning to plaster MINI2.com over half the racetracks of UK ! I just moved from TW a few months back Racer sorry mate silly me

Jan 24th, 2002, 03:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
Silverstone MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Silverstone Local Time: 02:20 PM Posts: 156 Offline	Second Thoughts! I automatically voted for where I live, (Midlands) then remembered that my favourite track is Oulton Park. Doh I'm told Cadwell is a real hoot too, but haven't experienced it yet. I'm quite happy to drive a couple of hours to the event, so hope that helps. Cooper Chili - Silk Green & Black, Climate Contol, Heated Jets, ASC+T, Alarm Arrived Nov 30 - Love it to bits

Jan 24th, 2002, 03:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
Racer Sponsor,Moderator & Racer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kent Local Time: 03:20 PM Posts: 1,373 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by smiffy Looks like you have the start of a Cult following Before you know it you'll have fans queing for your autograph etc etc But then again I'm hoping to live down to my name ..or is that never live it down.... or oh well lets put it this way you won't be hearing much from me if I'm more suzuki (or something like that wasn't it) than schumacher! JCW Club Sport Kawasaki Green / White Unofficial John Cooper Challenge Site

Jan 24th, 2002, 03:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
Racer Sponsor,Moderator & Racer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kent Local Time: 03:20 PM Posts: 1,373 Offline	Re: Track Location Quote: Originally posted by ELISEBOY gotta say i have either raced on or taken part on track days on most circuits throughout the UK and my fav is still the GP circuit at Brands When you come out of paddock into one of the most difficult and intimidating corners in the country the feeling as you get it right is awesome, Dingle Dell on the old part of the circuit is a real thrill and one to scare the wits out of an unwary passenger, Its all good. Highly recommended. Let me know if you want some help organising the day! Would love to Brands would be tempting since I can drive it in about 10 minutes BUT trtingh to be fair on the vote front! JCW Club Sport Kawasaki Green / White Unofficial John Cooper Challenge Site

Jan 24th, 2002, 03:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 02:20 PM Posts: 5,778 Offline	How about Silverstone for Silverstone We can all gate crash his house then S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Jan 24th, 2002, 04:00 PM	#15 (permalink)
s5cpr Oldie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Birmingham Local Time: 03:20 PM Posts: 14 Offline	Cooper Register If you are interested in Track days , why not join the MIni Cooper Registerwho have been organising Track days for Classic Coopers for years. They are welcoming alll owners of the new mini and are organising track days all over Britain. www.minicooper.org

Jan 25th, 2002, 07:12 AM	#16 (permalink)
Racer Sponsor,Moderator & Racer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kent Local Time: 03:20 PM Posts: 1,373 Offline	Thats only 13 votes so far which isn't enough to make it a cheap day keep going people (no voting twice just to screw my figures up either !) JCW Club Sport Kawasaki Green / White Unofficial John Cooper Challenge Site

Jan 25th, 2002, 07:50 AM	#17 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 03:20 PM Posts: 4,669 Offline	Most people are too lazy to post... There will be more than this thread suggests... the MINI has gone...

Jan 27th, 2002, 09:10 AM	#18 (permalink)
kjs MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Dreaming Spires, Oxf Local Time: 03:20 PM Posts: 334 Offline	Midlands/South East suits me... I'll be up for it, but alas I can't vote on these things without getting error messages spat back at me!! kjs

Jan 27th, 2002, 05:31 PM	#19 (permalink)
ELISEBOY MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex Local Time: 03:20 PM Posts: 2,163 Offline	i agree that a lot of people are not voting but would attend prob best to look at the stats on a venue location choose one talk to the track and look at a 30 car provisional booking? we have half that number all ready and i am sure once firm details are announced there will be more from the woodwork always found this in my experience in the past

Feb 9th, 2002, 03:01 PM	#20 (permalink)
Silverstone MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Silverstone Local Time: 02:20 PM Posts: 156 Offline	Track Day Update? Racer, Got 23 votes now - not sure how many of these are serious though. Is an event viable with only say 15? With these low numbers, an alternative is Curborough sprint venue - very cheap! (Near Litchfield) Or alternatively get a group booking with one of the track day specialists. What do you think? Cooper Chili - Silk Green & Black, Climate Contol, Heated Jets, ASC+T, Alarm Arrived Nov 30 - Love it to bits

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