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Old 30-06-09, 18:28   #11 (permalink)
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Have you had an track training before? Always wondered if it was worthwhile getting some practice in before meeting the armco
Yes. Definitely. You don't know your limits until you've had someone shout "POWER! BRA...TURN IN! POWER! POWER! POWER!!" in your ear!!
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my gf has got me some one on one training with an instructor at knockhill in my own car, 25 laps to abuse him so that will come in handy - have to get that booked soon
25 That's a lot of laps anyway for a track, how long is Knockhill?? Remember to leave some cooling down time while you're there, don't just bomb it round for 2 hours solid!
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Old 30-06-09, 18:39   #12 (permalink)
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25 That's a lot of laps anyway for a track, how long is Knockhill?? Remember to leave some cooling down time while you're there, don't just bomb it round for 2 hours solid!
fast cars get round in just over a minute... not very long at all
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Just booked my first track day which will be at knockhill on september 7th, its a track night actually - 6-8pm and is £65 if anyone else is interested in coming along? Its booked through trackscotland will be fully marshalled etc.

I'm excited, just need to book that birthday present of mine prior to going
i got invited to have a blast round knockhill in my ford rs days sadly i never
went pitty thats a monday.maybe you guys up there could get
a weekend track day sorted.

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Going on track is awesome You'll love it and having an instructor by your side if your not quite used to it is the best thing!
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