Donington Park trackday - Saturday 3rd December (£130)

[Mart]

3 trackdays in 3 months - This is more like the RTOC trackday visits of old

I appreciate it's always a risk with the weather at that time of year, and people may have Xmas parties & the such like to attend instead, but for those that are interested/can make it, there's an open pitlane trackday at Donington (best track in the UK? Quite possibly) on Saturday 3rd December.

For those that's never been, it's a great track to drive with enough interesting corners & elevation to keep you smiling throughout the day The museum is also worth a visit for sure - Some great history on show in there

Edit (25/11/11): Final discounted price is now confirmed at £130 per car/driver.

Please enter the discount/promo code: DON0312 when booking your space via Apex's website (http://www.apextrackdays.co.uk/) - The checkout price should then be showing as £130.

Any prob's, drop me a PM

[djinuk]

would spectators be welcome, im only 15 mins away so would love to watch, plus may visit museum with the mrs whilst im up that way.

[Mart]

Sure mate. Spectators are always welcome at the trackdays we go to, although it'd be nice to see more people actually on track

The museum is defo worth a visit

[rat1]

i should be able to come along and watch, never been in that museum.

[djinuk]

unfortunatlty i have no r5 at the moment, and i really wouldnt enjoy the day enough in the mx5 im afraid

[markey b]

unfortunatlty i have no r5 at the moment, and i really wouldnt enjoy the day enough in the mx5 im afraid

are you kidding? surely the mazda is a better balanced car than a gt?

[djinuk]

You would be right, but really the mazda is just a daily and i couldnt afford to break it, meaning i couldnt really have much fun unfortunatly. Much prefer to be going aroudn in a ill handling 80s hatch :P

[markey b]

You would be right, but really the mazda is just a daily and i couldnt afford to break it, meaning i couldnt really have much fun unfortunatly. Much prefer to be going aroudn in a ill handling 80s hatch :P

ahh that makes sense, i though u didn't want to drive it because it would be boring! lol. not knocking the gtt but i was gonna say the mx5's have sorted handling

[Ashy]

Mart, could you have 2 drivers in 1 car? if so what would the cost be?

I'd love to do Donnington... Might tow old whitey down and go for a leisurely drive!

If you can get a price for me I'll have a chat with the boss tonight

[Mart]

You can mate, and even better, the 2nd driver goes for free.

[philg]

unfortunatlty i have no r5 at the moment, and i really wouldnt enjoy the day enough in the mx5 im afraid

Get your hairdresser car round ya big puff

[Mart]

Gonna flex the Mini muscle on track then Phil?

[Alastair]

Shame i missed Blyton, i was competing (and breaking) my 5 so couldnt make it in the end Am interested in this though Mart, not done Donny, are pit garages included in price - dont fancy getting too wet!

I may also be able to get some time at the Army Milbrook alpine proving ground, if i can get a club slot/access ill let you know buddy.

My Brother is interested in coming in his 450bhp Mk2 Escort too, i fancy a race with it

[jaffa]

put me down for 3 mate i was gonna book wth micheal direct but i will wait on tilll u give me the nod and maybe we can get the cost down some more...

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[Mart]

Will do Jaff

Alastair, is this gonna be another show of quietness come booking time?

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[Alastair]

Will do Jaff

Alastair, is this gonna be another show of quietness come booking time?

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You cheeky old dog! LOL, yeah been quiet for a while now, have moved house and STILL waiting for internet to be installed - technical propblems apparently, despite the previous owners having broadband...? I actually forgot about the date looming and got an offer from SHMC to go and play, and forgot all about Blyton! The Colonol is out of office today so i have snuck online!

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[Mart]

Ahh, the old 'lack of internet' chestnut

Set a reminder on your phone: 'Donington, 3rd December - Check RTOC mid-month by any means possible to see if Mart has sorted us a discount or not. Must remember to pay (and turn up) either way'

[Ashy]

Deffo up for this then..... Put me down for a drive

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[Tony Walker]

You cheeky old dog! LOL, yeah been quiet for a while now, have moved house and STILL waiting for internet to be installed - technical propblems apparently, despite the previous owners having broadband...? I actually forgot about the date looming and got an offer from SHMC to go and play, and forgot all about Blyton! The Colonol is out of office today so i have snuck online!

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Ive just overcome the same broadband problems, seemed to exagerate the problem because they were on Orange and we wanted Orange... took about 2-3 weeks.

[Mart]

Deffo up for this then..... Put me down for a drive

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[Mart]

I've edited my first post, but to confirm the (now discounted) price again...

- For reference, the original/current price is £170 per car/driver.
- For those that were at Blyton, or if we get <5 people, it's £150.
- If 5-9 RTOC members attend, it's £140.
- If we get 10+ members, the price drops to £130.

[Penfold aka The Dealer]

A great price, shame its on a Saturday otherwise I would have been up for it

[Mart]

Shoppers, you've got a month in hand - Can't you request a day off work?

[Trevhib]

I'll come down and watch and say hello, I'm only 6miles from Donington

Get in touch with Paul B, he'll be interested... I'll text him for you

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[Mart]

More the merrier mate. Nice one

Thanks, I haven't got Paul's number, and not sure if he's on FB these days (not that I'm on it much anyway) to send a message to him.

If he's interested, let me know & I'll PM you my email address to forward onto Paul, if that's ok.

[Alastair]

Looks like I've just been stitched up for another mini op tour... Dates 29 Nov- 11 Dec.

Let's hope the RAF can't support the flights(as usual if Monday, Friday or Wednesday afternoon, always foggy you know)...

[Mart]

And so it begins...

[Penfold aka The Dealer]

Would love to mate, but my work dont allow holiday is December.... Lots of elderly people getting ill over the winter period.

[Trevhib]

No reply yet Mart.

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

i would love to do this mart , the track looks amazing buddy and appreciate all your efforts but its on the one weekend sadies mum has allready booked and paid for a holiday for us all..., please dont lose heart bud....im so up for track days its just the way it goes sometimes.....

[jaffa]

bloody hell mart.just realized my cat is booked in for a bath that day,the kids are wanting me to play hopscotch,the missis needs me to fix the doorbell and my parents want me to take some rubbish to the tip.....and on top of all that im winning the lottery that week,moving house,having a gastric band fitted,phil and kirsty are coming round to do me a valuation,and ive got aggie cleaning the drains...oh yeah the 5 needs a full de rusting....front pads....and the beemer 4 tyres....front pads...difff oil drain and refilll.....so....................what can i say............................................... ..we will see you there come rain or shine pal

[Mart]

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

bloody hell mart.just realized my cat is booked in for a bath that day,the kids are wanting me to play hopscotch,the missis needs me to fix the doorbell and my parents want me to take some rubbish to the tip.....and on top of all that im winning the lottery that week,moving house,having a gastric band fitted,phil and kirsty are coming round to do me a valuation,and ive got aggie cleaning the drains...oh yeah the 5 needs a full de rusting....front pads....and the beemer 4 tyres....front pads...difff oil drain and refilll.....so....................what can i say............................................... ..we will see you there come rain or shine pal

..feckin gaylord..., get back in your box....

[Trevhib]

Mart, Paul can't come. He'd love to, even if it was just to watch but he has family commitments.

[AlexS]

I'll think about this one Mart. Think I'll be all tracked out by then but we'll see.

[jaffa]

Deffo up for this then..... Put me down for a drive

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[Matt Cole]

bloody hell mart.just realized my cat is booked in for a bath that day,the kids are wanting me to play hopscotch,the missis needs me to fix the doorbell and my parents want me to take some rubbish to the tip.....and on top of all that im winning the lottery that week,moving house,having a gastric band fitted,phil and kirsty are coming round to do me a valuation,and ive got aggie cleaning the drains...oh yeah the 5 needs a full de rusting....front pads....and the beemer 4 tyres....front pads...difff oil drain and refilll.....so....................what can i say............................................... ..we will see you there come rain or shine pal

never new you had a cat..........or is it someone elses pussy that needs a wash?

[jaffa]

never new you had a cat..........or is it someone elses pussy that needs a wash?

unfortunately all the pussies are further up north m8 as u well know,and if they dare to take the trip outside of there post code every now and again then yeah maybe i would throw a bucket 'o' watter ova em.........xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[Mart]

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For all the track-based cars in this club, and the fact that Donington is quite possibly the best track in the country, I'm a bit miffed as to why this is looking like another cr8p RTOC turn-out?

[HAndy]

For all the track-based cars in this club, and the fact that Donington is quite possibly the best track in the country, I'm a bit miffed as to why this is looking like another cr8p RTOC turn-out?

think its down to the crunch and christmas mart, cant blame it on the weather its been great for this time of year

[jaffa]

robbo-clioturbo.....

[jaffa]

For all the track-based cars in this club, and the fact that Donington is quite possibly the best track in the country, I'm a bit miffed as to why this is looking like another cr8p RTOC turn-out?

u know as well as i do a massive percentage of cars that look like cracking track cars stood still....hardly ever if any at all seen a bloody trackday...thats fact ....show and shine baby show and shine its a powerfull thing..

but on a positive
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ollie.there all definates so i expect there are a few more.

[jaffa]

bump

[jaffa]

IN FACT BOLLOCKS TO RTOC TRACKDAYS IT MAY AS WELL BE 'YORKSHIRE/N.E TRACKDAY' IN THE FUTURE.

[Kenobi]

This still happening.

DJ I would come with ya mate for a browse, bring my littluns.

[bod 182]

IN FACT BOLLOCKS TO RTOC TRACKDAYS IT MAY AS WELL BE 'YORKSHIRE/N.E TRACKDAY' IN THE FUTURE.

Can i just say ive got rid of the scooby now and got myself a coupe cup car i have some work to do to it but as soon as its ready it will be coming out to all RTOC organised trackday events im hoping Eugein and Jesus may be tempted out as well

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

Can i just say ive got rid of the scooby now and got myself a coupe cup car i have some work to do to it but as soon as its ready it will be coming out to all RTOC organised trackday events im hoping Eugein and Jesus may be tempted out as well

..despite what the numpteys write on here that will be the case andrew, some folk cant help it if they have allready before announcment of the the dates a holiday booked..., otherwise id love to come to this event.

{off topic , ill also e mail you usefull info etc later bod.}

[Brigsy]

So what's the final price on this?? If I get paid enough I might do it in the van??

[Mart]

Brigski, I'll have a count up & let Mike @ Apex know the final numbers on Monday, but it's looking like £140, going on the number of people listed above who say they are attending...assuming the 'rule of 3' doesn't come into effect!

Jesus, no worries mate. Shame you double-booked/couldn't make Spa, Blyton, and now Donington, but there's always next year We need the Cup guys there to start generating interest for other rtoc'ers to attend

I'll confirm price & payment details for Don'y on Monday...

[bod 182]

Mart give me time i will be involved early next year have you any trackdays in mind for March or April i will need a trackday then to blow the cobwebs off the car