CAMPING WEEKEND WITH OPTIONAL TRACKDAY

[clemo]

like the idea ..
subject to dates would like to have a go..

[Nige]

I plan on doing the Club Lotus track day at Castle Combe again next year and would also be up for an LEC track day, ability to actually attend would be dependant on location and dates, Bedford is fine for me as a location.

[ajax317]

Hi Guys,

Just skimmed this thread and picked up on a couple of things.

1. The noise limit at Bedford is inflexible, you get 1 strike then out. Unfortunately it violates their planning permission otherwise. You can get mufflers to put on the exhaust tip, maybe this could be a solution?

Some people find Bedford a little hard to get into - it's not like any other circuit in the country and has no reference points to pick up on. I'd certainly recommend instruction to get the best from the circuit (I know Mark at LOT is excellent).

2. Depending on the date / location I'm happy to provide free instruction for LEC members.

Also, Silverstone is an excellent alternative as like Bedford it's very hard to hit anything and the noise limit is much less restrictive when it's in operation. Anyway, if anyone wants any advice on trackdays in general or on a particular circuit I'm more than happy to help out.

[chris.t]

thanks for that ajax317. i will be calling Mark in the new year to get the track diary which should be ready by then. I have done Bedford twice now and i know what you mean by references especially the second half of the circuit.

[Monty]

Mr Chris.t

Did u ask LOT about getting a discount for LEC members?

[chris.t]

Still to get the events list. Re discounts i'll see what they have to offer

[chris.t]

This is the reply from LOT. I guess what he's offering is a bit short notice but its there if you want it. Abbeville FREE!!! if you're free this w/e!!! Also check out the 17th March!!!!!




Hi Chris



The major circuits have only confirmed up until the end of Feb..



We should get March onwards dates confirmed in the next 2 weeks now..



I don’t know if any are interested but we have a day at Bedford next Saturday – 13/1..



If any wanted to attend it’s £99 but we’d be happy to give élan plus £20 back per car as are currently offering drivers £20 against a future Bedford day.



This is probably too short notice but worth mentioning.



Also if you have anyone who wants to test out Abbeville for your club they’d be more than welcome this Saturday FREE OF CHARGE – don’t mind if theres a few who wanted to do it.. again short notice and they would need to book a channel crossing via the tunnel which is about £50 return. If you need more info then just shout.



Cheers

January 2007



London New Years Day Parade
Monday 1st
FREE

Abbeville
Saturday 6th
£60

Bedford Autodrome-West circuit
Saturday 13th
£99

North Weald activity day
Friday 19th
£15

Snetterton
Sunday 21st
£99

Oulton Park
Friday 26th
pls log in

Silverstone GP
Saturday 27th
fFULL

February 2007



Brands Hatch Indy
Saturday 3rd
£150

Abbeville
Saturday 3rd
£60

Abbeville
Sunday 4th
£60

Brands Hatch Indy - TEST DAY
Friday 9th
£99

Cadwell Park
Friday 16th
from £80

Bedford Autodrome-West circuit
Saturday 17th
£99

North Weald
Friday 23rd
£15

March 2007



Abbeville
Friday 2nd
£60

Castle Coombe
Saturday 3rd
TBC

Silverstone GP
Monday 12th
£140

Donington Park
Saturday 17th
pls log in
North Weald
Friday 22nd
£20

LoTRDC RACE - Brands Hatch
24th & 25th
RACE

April 2007



Bedford Autodrome GT
TBC
TBC

Abbeville
BH Monday 9th
£80

Croix-en-Ternois
Tuesday 10th
from £70

Cadwell Park
Thursday 19th
TBC

Snetterton
Monday 23rd
TBC

North Weald
Friday 27th
£20

May 2007



Folembray
Sunday 6th
TBC

Abbeville
BH Monday 7th
TBC

Croft
Saturday 12th
£125

Brands Hatch Indy - evening
Tuesday 22nd
TBC

Abbeville
BH Monday 28th
FULL

June 2007



Spa Francorchamps
Wednesday 6th
pls log in

Spa Francorchamps
Thursday 7th
pls log in

Croft
Saturday 9th
£125

North Weald
Friday 22nd
£20

Brands Hatch Indy - evening
Weds 27th
TBC

Abbeville
Friday 29th
£80

July 2007



Croix-en-Ternois
Friday 6th
£99

Brands Hatch Indy - evening
Tuesday 17th
TBC

Snetterton - evening
Weds 25th
TBC

August 2007



Abbeville - ladies day
Saturday 4th
£80

Abbeville
Sunday 5th
£80

Dijon Prenois
Weds 8th
FF6

Lurcy Levis
Friday 10th
FF6

Charade
Sat 11th
FF6

Brands Hatch Indy - evening
Tuesday 21st
TBC

North Weald
Friday 31st
£20

September 2007



Abbeville
Friday 28th
£80

October 2007



Donington Park National
Friday 5th
£135

Spa Francorchamps
Monday 8th
pls log in

Spa Francorchamps
Tuesday 9th
pls log in

[Monty]

Chris, i`ve join LOT through NORLOG for £20 bargin

I`m very tempted to do the Donny track day since it co-insides with the lotus show, anyone else up for this?

Chris, Sy, nige, stevo? but i think this will sell out quick

[stevo]

how much? when? wosat? whats the deal? speed good yeah yeah yeah.

[chris.t]

Monty now that you're a payed up member of LoT could you login and post any details of the Dony event?

[Monty]

Here u go

To co-inside with the largest Lotus event of the year - the Club Lotus Show & Festival which is taking place in the Donington Park exhibition hall on the Sat & Sun.
The days being run as an open pit lane day so there will be plenty of time to pop over to the show and have a look round.

Day is only suitable to Intermediate or advanced drivers - unfortunately no novices.

Directions & Accomodation: HERE
Length: 1.957 miles
Noise limit: 105db
Format: open pit lane
Price: £160 until 1/2 then £175
Instruction: £10 for 1st or 2nd session booked, £20 for subsequent sessions
Crash Helmets: £20
2nd Drivers: FREE


Driving licenses = you must bring a full license which will be checked at sign on

Final instructions will be emailed out 5 days before the event

PLEASE READ OUR TERMS & CONDITIONS BY SIGNING UP FOR THIS EVENT YOU AGREE TO ACCEPT THEM

The only thing is

Day is only suitable to Intermediate or advanced drivers - unfortunately no novices.

So that may well count me out


BTW there`s 41 places left when i posted this.

[Rambo]

Here u go

Noise limit: 105db

So that may well count me out

Have you checked the noise levels from your rear end Monty - they may contravene the regs. My Peco sounds much louder than 105dB but I havent checked it out yet

Mark

[Monty]

Mark,

When i did Oulton the Peco came in at 95 db`s but i have the 2nd silencer fitted. When i said

So that may well count me out

that was cause the above stated no novice day. I`ve got another day at Oulton end of Jan but more than likely i`ll do Donny and may even stay both nites

[Monty]

Ok there`s 2 trackdays at Bedford with LOT

Easter weekend
Bedford Autodrome GT BH Friday April 6th from £135

or

Bank holiday weekend
Bedford Autodrome GT BH Mon August 27th no price yet

Chris.t, have got any suggestions on campsites?

[chris.t]

We stayed at a site which is about 5 milles away. Its quite basic, showers were pretty grim so i hope they've spruced them up a bit. i'll have a trawl round the net for something a bit better in the meantime.

Incidently, August would be better for me cos of insurance mileage allowance (would have renewed by then) but it will be more expensive and it is a bank holiday and you know what the weathers like on BH's

[chris.t]

Just had an email from Lotus on Track, the essential info is as below.

"To help you on the track day front – I’ve set up a discount code for LEC – if anyone wants to join – we do this for most other clubs… They will also get a free instruction session on their first track day with us – as long as they let us know when booking..

Bedford 6/4 – this is back on the full GT circuit after winter works… we’re charging £135 until 1/3 or until 40 places have been sold – happy to hold this at £135 for your guys but chuck in free helmet hire and obviously 1 instruction session – if you decide this is a good day for you to start… otherwise it might be worthwhile looking at a summer brands hatch evening."

If you want the discount code pm me and i'll send it to you.

There are 2 Bedford dates that i know of which are the 6/4 as stated above and one on the august b/h. Is there any interest in these dates so that we can get some general concensus and perhaps turn this into reality this time

[Monty]

\Just shows that LOT is worth joining, free helmet is a good offer as IIRC they charge £20 to hire.

Weather wise think we`ll have to go for the 27th August, is there anything else on around that date which it may interfer with?

So is you get the £10 discount on the membership?

[dans]

I'd be interested in this, April or august.

Dan

[nchase]

Just had an email from Lotus on Track, the essential info is as below.

"To help you on the track day front – I’ve set up a discount code for LEC – if anyone wants to join – we do this for most other clubs… They will also get a free instruction session on their first track day with us – as long as they let us know when booking..

Bedford 6/4 – this is back on the full GT circuit after winter works… we’re charging £135 until 1/3 or until 40 places have been sold – happy to hold this at £135 for your guys but chuck in free helmet hire and obviously 1 instruction session – if you decide this is a good day for you to start… otherwise it might be worthwhile looking at a summer brands hatch evening."

If you want the discount code pm me and i'll send it to you.

There are 2 Bedford dates that i know of which are the 6/4 as stated above and one on the august b/h. Is there any interest in these dates so that we can get some general concensus and perhaps turn this into reality this time

Paul G was asking whether any progress had been made. I'm going to try and get to both of them as a LifeMember of LOT. Hope to see you there.

[chris.t]

shall we run with august date. Camping will be a little more comfortable then as well - what do you think?