goodwood track day for charity

[chris.t]

I got an email from the organisers of this event and they would like to pass on to the LECer's and relatives of LECer's, their thanks for particating in the event. The event was such a success that they're thinking of running another one. I think the next one will sell out a lot quicker and be fully subscribed but as i speak to one of the organisers on a regular basis I am in a good position to give LEC the nod.

[texas2201]

as I am just fitting the replacement hoses and other bits - I might be in a position to actually drive the next one!!!!

[chris.t]

as I am just fitting the replacement hoses and other bits - I might be in a position to actually drive the next one!!!!

Yeah really bad luck Martin but at least you got it home ok. I've got some video of one of my pax taking laps, regrettably showing me being overtaken by the GT3 and the mini boy that mini was quick, well up with the GT3 imo. I'll see if i can get it up on YT later. Shame about the Evora though

[texas2201]

Yeah but he was very sanguine about it - "it's only money" he said!!!!!

Him and I were the first to arrive and during our chat he told me it was his first track day and that he didnt have insurance as he wouldnt need it..................tempting fate I thought at the time

[chris.t]

Yeah but he was very sanguine about it - "it's only money" he said!!!!!

Him and I were the first to arrive and during our chat he told me it was his first track day and that he didnt have insurance as he wouldnt need it..................tempting fate I thought at the time

Have to say Martin, Goodwood wouldn't be my choice for my first TD. No insurance eh, more money than sense then

[texas2201]

He Ho but have to agree with you Chris - but he was a really nice chap - no airs or graces

[tonny006]

Let me know when it is Chris,I'll be there!

It was a real shame about the Evora,I have got a photo of it and it was a lot of damage.

Glad you got home ok Martin,I must take some more spares with me next time!!!!!!!!!!!

As for the Mini,I presume you are talking about the BMW one with the works kit fitted and the R888's, not the 60's one which was a mobile chicane. Ha Ha.

I had a great day and what a fantastic track!

[chris.t]

Yeah Martin, I did go over and commisorate(sp?) with the fella and he seemed to have taken it well and admitted driver error just can't believe no insurance!!!

Tony, yes it was the BMW one and the GT3 was quick too. I'll keep you posted re the next date

[chris.t]

An update on the fund raising. Clicky

The organisers emailed me to make sure you all are congratulated for your efforts.

eta/ the next event will be later in the year, probably septemberish

[chris.t]

OK guys there is going to be another charity event at Goodwood.

Date: 25/11/10
Cost: £130

Same format as before.

Cross posting from VX220.org

Hi all

Earlier this year I was involved in organsing a charity trackday at Goodwood that went very well, enough so, that Goodwood have given us another day free, where all we have to pay for is the marshalls, which we have done via sponsorship.
The day will cost £130 per car, and as before, all drivers will be expected to take out paying passengers if required on the day.
Anyone who did this before will tell you how much fun we had, strangely enhanced by taking others around (most cars averaged at least 2 passenger runs during the day.)
If your interested please contact me for more info, but if just wanting to book, contact Paul Battell on 07841452815
email paulblueflame at hotmail.com

Martin S

[MPx]

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....just can't believe no insurance!!!

I can see and fear the tempting fate element of posting this, but I've never yet been insured for a track day despite doing loads over 20 odd years. There's obviously a deal of luck involved with that strategy being successful as well as a general lack of bottle which means I'm not as close to the limit as some other drivers. However, my general experience with the insurance industry has been very poor and so I've found that being insured no longer gives me the "peace of mind" that they play on to sell their business. If you look at premium costs - in my case for cars, buildings, contents, smallholder, alarm monitoring, travel, accident, health ; and historically for gas boiler/plumbing, mortgage and life protection - then you quickly find out that it adds up to a few £1000's/annum. My claims record over 40 years covers 4 burglaries (different addresses), a couple of no fault car/bike accidents, a CH pump failure, and some physiotherapy. The payout has inevitably been a fraction of the premiums - that must be the case for most of us cos that's how it all works. But what really gets my goat is that every time I have needed to claim I've been dealt with as if I'm trying to perpetrate some heinous fraud and the companies involved have used every tactic going to delay, reduce or refute payout. 3 of the 4 burglaries were dealt with by a loss adjuster and we finally settled on a lower sum than had been nicked despite new for old and all the other so called extras paid for. The forth time was a single item with a recent invoice and photo so I only lost my excess on that one. When I was knocked off my bike by a bloke pulling out of his driveway without looking, the other guy's insurers claimed it was my fault and my insurers refused to defend it. I paid for a defense myself and won so I got the money back and protected my accident record, but no thanks to the insurers. My Mum and Sister have both had subsidence on their houses which was covered by their building insurers with £1000 excess. Getting the problems sorted has been a 10 year battle for my sister (no longer insurable) and 4 years for my Mum - rectification work not yet agreed or authorised.

So now I never look to how to insure, I think very carefully about if it would be cheaper to pay for the odd issue myself and save the premiums instead. Always the case with any new domestic appliances bought. Part of that is how bad would it actually be to suffer the loss. Always sad, sometime very annoying, but rarely life threatening. Its possible to have lots of fun without insurance, and even when it does cost, at least you just pay for what needs doing and dont have to deal with people treating you like a criminal.

Rant over....

[chris.t]

so you won't be coming then?

[MPx]

Hmmm tempting!!! I've never let the small matter of insurance put me off anything before! I generally prefer to give myself a better chance with the weather than November offers (NB Castle Combe!) and a bit more daylight for my £130 - charidee or not. But I've never driven the Goodwood circuit.....and you obviously recommend ?? Mike

[chris.t]

reminds me a bit of CC in a way except only one chicane. Very fast circuit but don't get it wrong