TRACKDAY Thruxton Circuit - ***Monday 18th July 2022*** £169

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That was the impetuous that I needed to finally book this. Nigel can you transfer Nick's place over to me on the first post?
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Still 32 places available for this trackday =D> - Events Team
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Lots of track time possible then. I just hope its not too hot. The car is running at 100'C with the current ambients and when in traffic this is rising to 110'C
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ChrisHolmes wrote:Lots of track time possible then. I just hope its not too hot. The car is running at 100'C with the current ambients and when in traffic this is rising to 110'C
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OMG that would be the start of another journey into the unknown!
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I am tempted with this track day, need to get a car ready first tho lol. Plus I’m in Italy until the day before, so I’d have to pray they don’t delay the flight home lol
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Booked
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Only 19 places available for this trackday =D> - Events Team
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Now only 14 places left for this trackday =D> - Events Team
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Soon to be 15 folks as regretfully I have had to pull out of this track day.
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Now only 10 places left for this trackday =D> - Events Team
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You should all have email today for the online briefing =D> - Events Team
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I have too despite talking to them and sending an email on 7th July requesting a refund.
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I now need to fix my aircon and fit gauges lol land early hours Sunday 😂😂
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Had mine re gased using Groupon lovely and cold now .

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GreySilver Beast wrote: ↑
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Hope you got all the questions correct ian

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Looks like it will be a little warm on Monday....
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Don't think the cars will be managing many laps in that heat. My only comparable experience was a 34 degree day at Snetterton in 2018, and I had to do a cool down lap after every hot lap. And they claim they don't relax the long sleeve rule in the heat ImageImage

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Has anyone booked a garage ?
Not much use to put cars in but ok to hide from the sun ?
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mrspiller wrote: ↑
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Not much use to put cars in but ok to hide from the sun ?
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I am planning to come down for a nosey and will bring the little gazebo. Should be there mid morning.
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