***TRACKDAY Brands Hatch - Friday 4th December SOLD OUT***

A record and archive of car activity and track days attended by Club members. Read-only.
Post Reply
User avatar
GreySilver Beast
Former Member
Former Member
Posts: 64961
Joined: Sun Dec 10, 2006 6:57 pm
Location: Somewhere in the UK
Has thanked: 18434 times
Been thanked: 4651 times

***TRACKDAY Brands Hatch - Friday 4th December SOLD OUT***

Post by GreySilver Beast »

This is a very popular event, hosted by the great team at Mazdaontrack, and always sells out months before the day. There is a limit on the number of cars to 60 maximum, which worked very well last year (with 12 Club Members taking their cars on track). This gave plenty of tracktime with minimal pit-lane queues. Book early to avoid disappointment :D

For those of you who haven't been to this event before, it has become a bit of a tradition really, although not quite on the scale or prestige of Wimbledon :D It has been a regular event in the club calendar since 2008. Harrizone and Casey have attended every December Brands Hatch day since then :D

If you've not been before, all newcomers are welcome - you might like to see last year's topic for more information JUST CLICK HERE

Plus, here's a briefing specifically about the Brands Hatch Indy circuit:
viewtopic.php?f=169&t=61972

So, let's start the ball rolling

Track and event details for anyone new:
CIRCUIT STATS:
Length - 1.2 miles (Indy)
Corners - 5
Noise - 105db (compulsory stationary test)

PROVISIONAL TIMINGS OF THE DAY:
- Sign On 07:30 - 08:30
- Briefing: 08:30am
- OPL from 09.00
- Lunch 12.30-13.30
- OPL 13.30
- Track Closes 16.00 (Day light permitting)

Book your place direct with Mazdaontrack via THIS LINK I suggest you DON'T book a garage as, when we know the numbers attending, we will arrange to get a block of garages together to share 3 per garage at ~£10 per head (pay cash on the day).

Newcomers to trackdays are very welcome; please be aware that the track can be a little cold, wet and greasy at this time of the year, so can be more challenging (and more fun) to drive :D Luckily, we've often been blessed with cool, but bright, sunny days, where most of the track dries out and warms up a bit by late morning.

We may be able to offer a "Buddy" to anyone who requests one. This means you will be assigned an experienced trackday driver who will stay with you from the very start of the day until you are happy to unite the knot. The Buddy can help you as much or as little as you want; help with checking your car, signing on, noise testing, getting to the briefing, passenger laps (you driving, and/or Buddy driving to show lines), etc. we always recommend people new to the track also book a "formal" tuition slot, 20 mins with a qualified instructor for £30. Great value for money if you are new to trackday driving.

If you are unfamiliar with Brands Hatch then this will help you visualise what it's like to drive;
(Click on the "gearwheel" and select 1080p to get the HD version of the video)




Already Booked/Paid
  1. GSB-TDU (Nigel)(GT86) - PAID - Option1 - Paid £15 - G/S Nigel-Malcolm
  2. casey (Malcolm)(RX-8) - PAID - Option1 - Paid £15 - G/S Nigel-Malcolm
  3. Ian.M (Ian)(RX-8) - PAID - Option1 - Paid £15 - G/S Ian-Simon
  4. Webbo85 (Simon)(Impreza) - PAID - Option1 - Paid £15 - G/S Ian-Simon
  5. Studle (Stuart)(RX-8) - PAID - Option1 - Paid £15
  6. Harris-5310 (Michael)(370Z Nismo) - PAID - Option1 - Paid £15
  7. MightyCondor (Alan)(RX-8 PZ) - PAID - Option1 - Paid £15
  8. Nickp47 (Nick)(RX-8 R3) - PAID - Option1 - Paid £15 -
  9. rameshr (Ramesh)(RX-8) - PAID - Option1 - Paid £15 -
  10. nightfire10 (Steve)(Vicky)(RX-8 40th) - PAID - Option1 - Paid £15
  11. brad_wil (Brad)(RX-8) - PAID - Option1 - Paid £15 - G/S Brad-Clint
  12. Clint Wilson (Clint)(RX-8) - PAID - Option1 - Paid £15 - G/S Brad-Clint
  13. untakenname (Simon)(RX-8 Kuro) - PAID - Option1 -
  14. TerryH (Terry)(Mark)(RX-8 40th) - PAID - Option1 - Paid £15
  15. qwakers (James)(Lorry&RX-8) - PAID - Option2
  16. bc-49 (Bill)(RX-8) - PAID - Option3 - share with George
  17. George (Mini GP2) - PAID inc Garage - Option3 - share with Bill
  18. Mpv2k3 (Marc)(RX-8 R3) - PAID inc Garage - Option3
  19. Ranjan & Harrizone (Ray)(MX-5 Turbo & Soul) - PAID inc Garage - Option3
  20. SeriousSam (Sam)(Soph)(Robyn)(RX-8) - PAID inc Garage Option3
If you have booked a place and want to add your name then simply post up in this thread and I (or one of the Events Team) will keep this "first post" list updated. No need to "re-quote" this list - thanks.

Nearer the date we will ask if anyone wants to stay nearby for a meal to avoid leaving the area on a Friday rush -hour!
GreySilver Beast-Test Drives Unlimited (Nigel)
Club Member from 2006 - present
Events Team from 2015 - 2024
Events Coordinator from 2017 - 2023
Administrator from 2012 - present RX-8 Owners Club UK
Tesla M3LR AB 363 AWD " Blue Beast "
User avatar
AdamGaltress
Former Member
Former Member
Posts: 4875
Joined: Tue Feb 04, 2014 11:04 pm
RX-8: Evolve
Colour: Copper Red
Location: South Linc's
Has thanked: 183 times
Been thanked: 463 times

Re: ***TRACKDAY Brands Hatch, Friday 4th Dec £125***

Post by AdamGaltress »

Will add this as an event on Facebook in due course

These users thanked the author AdamGaltress for the post:
GreySilver Beast (Thu Dec 26, 2019 4:28 pm)
AdamGaltress
Events Team & Comms Team

JDM RX-7 FD - Project Thread
Bridgeport Copper Red MazdaSpeed Evolve - Project Thread
- Parted out
User avatar
GreySilver Beast
Former Member
Former Member
Posts: 64961
Joined: Sun Dec 10, 2006 6:57 pm
Location: Somewhere in the UK
Has thanked: 18434 times
Been thanked: 4651 times

***TRACKDAY Brands Hatch, Friday 4th Dec £125***

Post by GreySilver Beast »

This Trackday is still £125 and would advise taking advantage of the price while you still can =D>

Events Team
GreySilver Beast-Test Drives Unlimited (Nigel)
Club Member from 2006 - present
Events Team from 2015 - 2024
Events Coordinator from 2017 - 2023
Administrator from 2012 - present RX-8 Owners Club UK
Tesla M3LR AB 363 AWD " Blue Beast "
User avatar
GreySilver Beast
Former Member
Former Member
Posts: 64961
Joined: Sun Dec 10, 2006 6:57 pm
Location: Somewhere in the UK
Has thanked: 18434 times
Been thanked: 4651 times

***TRACKDAY Brands Hatch, Friday 4th Dec £125***

Post by GreySilver Beast »

Message from NickD : there are 4 approx places left at £125 for this trackday =D> and there after will go up to about £145 approx :roll:

Events Team
GreySilver Beast-Test Drives Unlimited (Nigel)
Club Member from 2006 - present
Events Team from 2015 - 2024
Events Coordinator from 2017 - 2023
Administrator from 2012 - present RX-8 Owners Club UK
Tesla M3LR AB 363 AWD " Blue Beast "
User avatar
Mpv2k3
Club Member
Club Member
Posts: 2168
Joined: Sat Jun 09, 2012 10:56 pm
RX-8: R3
Colour: Diamond Grey
Location: London
Has thanked: 288 times
Been thanked: 575 times

Re: ***TRACKDAY Brands Hatch, Friday 4th Dec £125***

Post by Mpv2k3 »

Booked
These users thanked the author Mpv2k3 for the post (total 3):
GreySilver Beast (Sat Apr 04, 2020 5:50 pm) • casey (Sat Apr 04, 2020 7:03 pm) • ChrisHolmes (Thu Apr 30, 2020 11:21 am)
Diamond Grey 2009 Mazda Rx8 R3 - Owned since June 2012
K&N Panel filter>D585-R Ignition Coil Kit>BHR Engine Mounts>Lockwood Front Grilles>Mintex M1144 brake pads>RacingBrake braided brake lines>Black Diamond G12 Grooved Brake Disc Front & Rear>Eibach Spacer's front 15mm, rear 15mm>4-Pot Front Brake >RacingBeat ARB's
User avatar
GreySilver Beast
Former Member
Former Member
Posts: 64961
Joined: Sun Dec 10, 2006 6:57 pm
Location: Somewhere in the UK
Has thanked: 18434 times
Been thanked: 4651 times

***TRACKDAY Brands Hatch, Friday 4th Dec £125***

Post by GreySilver Beast »

Just a reminder that Malcolm will book the Garages with NickD and that Nigel will book the Restaurant after the trackday =D> =D> =D> =D>

Events Team
These users thanked the author GreySilver Beast for the post:
casey (Sun Apr 05, 2020 12:05 am)
GreySilver Beast-Test Drives Unlimited (Nigel)
Club Member from 2006 - present
Events Team from 2015 - 2024
Events Coordinator from 2017 - 2023
Administrator from 2012 - present RX-8 Owners Club UK
Tesla M3LR AB 363 AWD " Blue Beast "
Studle
Club Member
Club Member
Posts: 195
Joined: Tue Aug 26, 2014 6:44 pm
RX-8: 231
Colour: Strato Blue
Location: Surrey
Has thanked: 8 times
Been thanked: 174 times

Re: ***TRACKDAY Brands Hatch, Friday 4th Dec £125***

Post by Studle »

Just booked :thumleft:
These users thanked the author Studle for the post (total 2):
GreySilver Beast (Tue Apr 28, 2020 10:21 pm) • ChrisHolmes (Thu Apr 30, 2020 11:21 am)
Done:
Engine rebuild and street ported ,R969 coils
Toyo catback, High flow big bore 200 cell exhaust, Meister R zeta CRD coilovers, Racing beat anti roll bars, Lightened flywheel, Short shifter, K&N air filter. Front black diamond grooved discs, racing hawk pads. Braided brake lines. 20mm spacers, Mishimoto oil cooler hoses, Silicone hose kit, Strakes,
Blue Led interior lighting.
Harris-5310
Former Member
Former Member
Posts: 902
Joined: Tue Aug 02, 2016 7:44 pm
RX-8: 231
Colour: Winning Blue
Location: Southwick
Has thanked: 59 times
Been thanked: 185 times

Re: ***TRACKDAY Brands Hatch, Friday 4th Dec £125***

Post by Harris-5310 »

All booked up
These users thanked the author Harris-5310 for the post (total 2):
GreySilver Beast (Tue Apr 28, 2020 10:21 pm) • ChrisHolmes (Thu Apr 30, 2020 11:21 am)
2004 winning blue 231 gone but not forgotten
2003 Audi TT 225 quattro sold to live on
Now a proud owner of a 2017 nissan 370z nismo
User avatar
AdamGaltress
Former Member
Former Member
Posts: 4875
Joined: Tue Feb 04, 2014 11:04 pm
RX-8: Evolve
Colour: Copper Red
Location: South Linc's
Has thanked: 183 times
Been thanked: 463 times

Re: ***TRACKDAY Brands Hatch, Friday 4th Dec £125***

Post by AdamGaltress »

Nigel, can you find out what the driveby limit is for the day and message me. Might book when I wake up if there's still a space left at the early bird price
These users thanked the author AdamGaltress for the post:
GreySilver Beast (Wed Apr 29, 2020 4:15 am)
AdamGaltress
Events Team & Comms Team

JDM RX-7 FD - Project Thread
Bridgeport Copper Red MazdaSpeed Evolve - Project Thread
- Parted out
User avatar
V8 Power
Former Member
Former Member
Posts: 10000
Joined: Wed Apr 09, 2014 8:48 pm
Location: Fantasy land
Has thanked: 253 times
Been thanked: 537 times

Re: ***TRACKDAY Brands Hatch, Friday 4th Dec £125***

Post by V8 Power »

Yellow (Limit: 105 dB(A) at 0.5m tested statically, and a 92 dB(A) drive by limit at 20m)

This refers to our normal car and motorcycle track days, where members of the public drive their own cars or motorcycles on the track.
These users thanked the author V8 Power for the post (total 2):
GreySilver Beast (Wed Apr 29, 2020 1:24 pm) • AdamGaltress (Wed Apr 29, 2020 4:08 pm)
“Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence " Carl Sagan.
User avatar
casey
Events Team Member
Events Team Member
Posts: 12579
Joined: Sun Jun 27, 2004 7:14 pm
RX-8: 231
Colour: Titanium Grey
Location: Colchester
Has thanked: 2145 times
Been thanked: 2390 times

Re: ***TRACKDAY Brands Hatch, Friday 4th Dec £125***

Post by casey »

I must point out that Brands Hatch is one circuit which seems to consistently fail a fair few RX-8's on drive-by noise over the years, even though those same cars pass at other MSV circuits.

If you are near the limit, it could be an issue.
Essex Rotary Full Bridgeport
Seibon Carbon Fibre Bonnet, "Racing Brake" front calipers, Racing Beat (RB) ARB's F&R, RB REVI intake, full RB Stainless Steel Exhaust & Mani, 20mm Eibach spacers, KOYO Ali Rad, Lightened Fly, Tein MonoFlex coilovers & strut brace, Axial short-shifter, BHR Coils & Engine Mounts, Greddy Sump
Federal 595RS-R or Rainsport 3
User avatar
AdamGaltress
Former Member
Former Member
Posts: 4875
Joined: Tue Feb 04, 2014 11:04 pm
RX-8: Evolve
Colour: Copper Red
Location: South Linc's
Has thanked: 183 times
Been thanked: 463 times

Re: ***TRACKDAY Brands Hatch, Friday 4th Dec £125***

Post by AdamGaltress »

Yeah I've been booted off before in the RX-8. This will have to wait until I change the zorst setup I think
AdamGaltress
Events Team & Comms Team

JDM RX-7 FD - Project Thread
Bridgeport Copper Red MazdaSpeed Evolve - Project Thread
- Parted out
User avatar
Will66
Media Team
Media Team
Posts: 17945
Joined: Sat Apr 14, 2007 6:45 pm
RX-8: 231
Colour: Metropolitan Grey
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Has thanked: 8 times
Been thanked: 60 times

Re: ***TRACKDAY Brands Hatch, Friday 4th Dec £125***

Post by Will66 »

Intakes seem to get you at Brands, AEMs in particular seem to trip the noise meters, I think they've got a stringent drive-by meter.
RX8OC Met Advisor and Ex-Moderator!
Miss May 2013 with these modifications02 November 2012

Certified Tarmac Terrorist! Evading the colour police since March 2013 :ninja:

Mazda RX8 - The Liv Tyler's Lips of Motoring
User avatar
ChrisHolmes
Club Member
Club Member
Posts: 28253
Joined: Sun Jan 29, 2006 10:04 pm
Location: Cheltenham
Has thanked: 9680 times
Been thanked: 4892 times

Re: ***TRACKDAY Brands Hatch, Friday 4th Dec £125***

Post by ChrisHolmes »

There is also a ruling regarding backfires (bangs from crackle maps I presume) whereby more than 3 incidents occur in any one lap will result in exclusion unless the vehicle can be modified to prevent backfires.
Rotary History;

Sep 2005-Aug 2006 EO55 XOL VR 231 New
Oct 2014-Mar 2019 OE06 EWJ VR 231
Jan 2019-Jun 2020 T200 CAD Orange SC 231
Feb 2020-May 2023 RR54 AJR VR 231 Modified for Track
Oct 2020-Mar 2021 YA56 EUE Copper Red Nemesis
Jun 2022-Apr 2023 TN07 JHD KURO Resurrected
Jun 2023-Jan2024 OV09 BFF Sparkling Black R3
Avatar courtesy of my grandson Cameron
Harris-5310
Former Member
Former Member
Posts: 902
Joined: Tue Aug 02, 2016 7:44 pm
RX-8: 231
Colour: Winning Blue
Location: Southwick
Has thanked: 59 times
Been thanked: 185 times

Re: ***TRACKDAY Brands Hatch, Friday 4th Dec £125***

Post by Harris-5310 »

I hope I dont have and problems with my car as it seems really loud when booting it
2004 winning blue 231 gone but not forgotten
2003 Audi TT 225 quattro sold to live on
Now a proud owner of a 2017 nissan 370z nismo
User avatar
MightyCondor
Club Member
Club Member
Posts: 1887
Joined: Sat Jul 27, 2013 3:14 pm
RX-8: PZ
Colour: Brilliant Black
Location: Reading, Berks
Has thanked: 400 times
Been thanked: 754 times

Re: ***TRACKDAY Brands Hatch, Friday 4th Dec £125***

Post by MightyCondor »

I booked this track day a while back and forgot to mention it on here

Sent from my IN2013 using Tapatalk

These users thanked the author MightyCondor for the post (total 3):
ChrisHolmes (Fri Jun 05, 2020 12:54 pm) • GreySilver Beast (Fri Jun 05, 2020 1:41 pm) • casey (Fri Jun 05, 2020 2:10 pm)
User avatar
Clive
Sponsor Trader
Sponsor Trader
Posts: 1712
Joined: Sun Jan 30, 2005 6:39 pm
RX-8: Supercharged
Colour: Lightning Yellow
Has thanked: 449 times
Been thanked: 1054 times

Re: ***TRACKDAY Brands Hatch, Friday 4th Dec £125***

Post by Clive »

Just booked and paid. Please could you add me to the listing. Still showing at £125.00 :thumright:
These users thanked the author Clive for the post (total 2):
GreySilver Beast (Sun Jun 07, 2020 3:15 pm) • ChrisHolmes (Sun Jun 07, 2020 5:32 pm)
REgards
Clive


http://www.racingbeateurope.com

We aim to help and assist our customers make the right choices for their Rotary, whether they be standard or modified. If you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us:-
sales@racingbeateurope.com or call 01474 777 800
User avatar
GreySilver Beast
Former Member
Former Member
Posts: 64961
Joined: Sun Dec 10, 2006 6:57 pm
Location: Somewhere in the UK
Has thanked: 18434 times
Been thanked: 4651 times

***TRACKDAY Brands Hatch, Friday 4th Dec £125***

Post by GreySilver Beast »

Been in contact with NickD and has said that this trackday is selling well now :thumleft: and should be sold out soon =D>

Events Team
GreySilver Beast-Test Drives Unlimited (Nigel)
Club Member from 2006 - present
Events Team from 2015 - 2024
Events Coordinator from 2017 - 2023
Administrator from 2012 - present RX-8 Owners Club UK
Tesla M3LR AB 363 AWD " Blue Beast "
User avatar
Nickp47
Club Member
Club Member
Posts: 2251
Joined: Sat May 07, 2016 9:00 pm
RX-8: R3
Colour: Sparkling Black
Location: Maidenhead
Has thanked: 278 times
Been thanked: 508 times

Re: ***TRACKDAY Brands Hatch, Friday 4th Dec £125***

Post by Nickp47 »

Definitely don’t want to to miss this so now booked , cheers for the nudge Nigel .
These users thanked the author Nickp47 for the post (total 2):
GreySilver Beast (Sun Jun 07, 2020 8:11 pm) • ChrisHolmes (Sun Jun 07, 2020 9:42 pm)
rameshr
Former Member
Former Member
Posts: 986
Joined: Sat Jan 03, 2015 8:49 am
RX-8: 231
Colour: Galaxy Grey
Location: New Malden, Surrey
Has thanked: 7 times
Been thanked: 89 times

Re: ***TRACKDAY Brands Hatch, Friday 4th Dec £125***

Post by rameshr »

All booked, not sure with respect to food after. Will confirm closer to the time.
These users thanked the author rameshr for the post (total 3):
GreySilver Beast (Mon Jun 08, 2020 1:46 pm) • ChrisHolmes (Mon Jun 08, 2020 2:57 pm) • casey (Mon Jun 08, 2020 4:27 pm)
Current
M3 E92

OLD Car
Half-Bridge Engine
Lightened Fly + Clutch
Whiteline ARB's + Droplinks
Brake Upgrade 4 pot front
AEM Intake
D969 Coils
BlackDiamond Disc + M1144 Pads
YellowSpeed Suspension
Dwell timers adjusted
Short Shifter
Braided Brake + Clutch Lines
User avatar
GreySilver Beast
Former Member
Former Member
Posts: 64961
Joined: Sun Dec 10, 2006 6:57 pm
Location: Somewhere in the UK
Has thanked: 18434 times
Been thanked: 4651 times

***TRACKDAY Brands Hatch, Friday 4th Dec £125***

Post by GreySilver Beast »

Lets get another 7 cars to join all of us on the track and make it an epic RX-8OC Trackday =D>

Events Team
GreySilver Beast-Test Drives Unlimited (Nigel)
Club Member from 2006 - present
Events Team from 2015 - 2024
Events Coordinator from 2017 - 2023
Administrator from 2012 - present RX-8 Owners Club UK
Tesla M3LR AB 363 AWD " Blue Beast "
User avatar
qwakers
Forum Moderator
Forum Moderator
Posts: 9033
Joined: Fri Aug 04, 2017 4:56 pm
RX-8: Turbo
Colour: Nordic Green
Location: cornwall
Has thanked: 412 times
Been thanked: 1729 times
Contact:

Re: ***TRACKDAY Brands Hatch, Friday 4th Dec £125***

Post by qwakers »

if theres still places next month (bit short on £ notes atm) im in.
These users thanked the author qwakers for the post:
GreySilver Beast (Mon Jun 08, 2020 2:59 pm)
User avatar
nightfire10
Club Member
Club Member
Posts: 7976
Joined: Sun Sep 28, 2014 9:11 pm
RX-8: 40th Anniversary
Colour: Crystal White
Location: poole dorset
Has thanked: 2404 times
Been thanked: 1156 times

Re: ***TRACKDAY Brands Hatch, Friday 4th Dec £125***

Post by nightfire10 »

When does this go to normal price?

Sent from my VOG-L29 using Tapatalk

Hayward's Street/bridgeported rebuild,595's,Tein coilovers edfc Racingbeat rear anti roll bar oil pres oil temp gauge pod's,lockwood front rear grills,Tinted wind ws folding tow hook's,595s,connect2 ,at long last sohn and ap50 tank instaled ,revi ram air duct already fitted ! calipers painted,diff oil changed .
just oil lines to fit at some stage ( had them a while too) :P

180 of 400
User avatar
Mpv2k3
Club Member
Club Member
Posts: 2168
Joined: Sat Jun 09, 2012 10:56 pm
RX-8: R3
Colour: Diamond Grey
Location: London
Has thanked: 288 times
Been thanked: 575 times

Re: ***TRACKDAY Brands Hatch, Friday 4th Dec £125***

Post by Mpv2k3 »

Normally it would have gone up by now but I guess there wasnt many takers due to lockdown, but now trackdays are back I'd imagine slots start filling up and the price will go up very soon
Diamond Grey 2009 Mazda Rx8 R3 - Owned since June 2012
K&N Panel filter>D585-R Ignition Coil Kit>BHR Engine Mounts>Lockwood Front Grilles>Mintex M1144 brake pads>RacingBrake braided brake lines>Black Diamond G12 Grooved Brake Disc Front & Rear>Eibach Spacer's front 15mm, rear 15mm>4-Pot Front Brake >RacingBeat ARB's
User avatar
qwakers
Forum Moderator
Forum Moderator
Posts: 9033
Joined: Fri Aug 04, 2017 4:56 pm
RX-8: Turbo
Colour: Nordic Green
Location: cornwall
Has thanked: 412 times
Been thanked: 1729 times
Contact:

Re: ***TRACKDAY Brands Hatch, Friday 4th Dec £125***

Post by qwakers »

qwakers wrote:
Mon Jun 08, 2020 2:53 pm
if theres still places next month (bit short on £ notes atm) im in.
ok, i folded faster than usual..

booked.
:mrgreen:
These users thanked the author qwakers for the post (total 4):
GreySilver Beast (Mon Jun 08, 2020 3:35 pm) • Mpv2k3 (Mon Jun 08, 2020 3:57 pm) • ChrisHolmes (Mon Jun 08, 2020 4:03 pm) • casey (Mon Jun 08, 2020 4:27 pm)
Post Reply

Return to “Car Activity and Track days Archive”