***'TRACKDAY', Brands Hatch Indy Circuit (Kent) - Friday 5th December 2025*** SOLD OUT

[casey]

THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT!!

This has always been a very popular event with the RX-8 Owners Club, hosted by Nick Dougill and his great team at Mazdaontrack. There is a limit on the number of cars to 60 maximum. This gives plenty of tracktime with minimal pit-lane queues. Book early to avoid disappointment

And yes, this photo was taken in December last year!!

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 , it has been a regular event in the club calendar, attended by me every December** since its inception in 2008 . Please consider supporting this event to keep it going.

**Apart from the year it was postponed to January, due to 2 feet of snow on the track .

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:

PRICE:
Trackday - £169.00

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, I 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 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 uan experienced trackday driver who will stay with you from the very start of the day until you are happy to untie 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 £35. 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)




Names List

1. casey (Malcolm)(RX-8)(PAID), garage share 1/2, meal deposit rec'd, Food Pre-ordered.
2. Ian.Mothersole (Ian)(?)(PAID), garage share 1/2, meal deposit rec'd, Food Pre-ordered.
3. MightyCondor (Alan)(RX-8)(PAID), garage share 1/2,meal deposit rec'd, Food Pre-ordered.
4. Foremanator (Tom)(RX-8)(PAID)
5. Nightfire10 (Steve)(RX-8) (PAID)
6. Lord Plankface (Lawrence)(RX-8)(PAID), garage share 1/2, no meal.
7. Tassaman (Chris)(RX-8)(PAID), garage share 1/2, meal deposit rec'd , Food Pre-ordered.
8. Tassaman Friend (TVR)(PAID), garage share 1/2
9. Timmy2 (Timmy + Julian)(RX-8)(PAID), own garage booked, no meal.
10. Chris Holmes (BMW i8) (PAID), garage share 1/2, meal x2, meal deposit rec'd, Food Pre-ordered.
11. Nigel T (Tesla) (PAID), garage share 1/2, meal deposit rec'd, Food Pre-ordered.
12. Matt M (+Dad)(WRX STi) (PAID), garage share 1/2,meal deposit rec'd x2, Food Pre-ordered x2
13. Nickp47 (MX-5) (PAID), garage share 1/2, meal deposit rec'd
14. Mpv2k3 (Marc)(RX-8) (PAID), garage share 1/2, meal deposit rec'd
15. Paeon ()(RX-8) (PAID), garage share 1/2
16. CNWilson (Clint)(RX-8)
17. SeanP (Sean)(RX-8) (PAID), garage share 1/2, meal deposit rec'd

Interested, but no place yet secured:
dw_arnie


Meal After

Royal Oak Beefeater[/u] = London Road, Wrotham Heath, Nr Sevenoaks, TN15 7RX This Beefeater closed down recently!!

New Venue for Xmas meal now booked:

The Pied Bull
High St
Farningham
Dartford DA4 0DG

This pub is about 5 minutes from Brands, in the direction of the M25.

https://piedbullfarningham.co.uk/

Time : 5:00pm [/b] - FULL DETAILS ON PAGE 2 OF THIS TOPIC.
Being a Friday evening, it's sometimes best to stay for a meal and proceed home when the traffic has died down. It's been a popular option in previous years.


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

[Ian.Mothersole]

Yep, I'll be there

[MightyCondor]

You can put me down.

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[CNWilson]

Malcolm you have convinced me.

I will put my name down and book.

[casey]

Good to hear you have been persuaded Clint

List updated with Ian, Alan and Clint.

I have just paid for my place too

[Ian.Mothersole]

All paid up too

[Tassaman]

I will book in for this. Already in my diary. Just need to pay

[nightfire10]

Booked

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[MightyCondor]

Have now booked this.

[SeanP]

"Obviously" I should be on this list.

[casey]

I've sorted thar for you Sean

[Tassaman]

Now booked and paid for.
Woooo hoooo

[Foremanator]

Have booked on and paid

[Lord Plankface]

I’m in, will be useful motivation to get the car finished

Booked and paid

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[Foremanator]

Nice to have you along Tom, Chris and Lawrence

List updated.

[Timmy2]

Hi
I have booked the December 5th Trackday for myself and my Son Julian.
Look forward to seeing you all
Cheers Tim (Timmy2)

[casey]

Welcome to the group Timmy - I'll update the list now

[casey]

Can those signed up for this trackday post up with the following;

1 . Do you wish to share a garage with one other for £15?
Or
2. Do you wish to share a garage with two others for £10?

If you have booked a garage already;

3. Would you like me to add to the block of garages?
And
4. Would you like to share your garage, and its cost, with 1 or 2 others?

Finally;

Who would like to stay in the area for a post trackday meal at around 5pm, to avoid the Friday rush? I had planned we go to the Beefeater down the road, as we have done for many years, but it closed down this year!! I have a few ideas, but if you have any recommendations on a suitable venue, let me know

[MightyCondor]

1 or 2. The Beefeater always seemed busy, so that's surprising. I'll stay for dinner.

[Nickp47]

I have booked this now, sharing a garage with another one or two would be good

[Tassaman]

Hi Casey
Sharing a garage with 2 other is good.
And I will be staying to eat. Don't fancy the M25 at rush hour!
I have possibly have a friend coming to be a passenger too.

[Mpv2k3]

Hi.

Not booked this yet. Hopefully it'll be when im paid this month after MOT and taxed.

But when I do, option 1 or if easier 2 would be fine too

[Ian.Mothersole]

Garage share please (don't mind if its option 1 or 2) - I will bring some some hot drink supplies and any left over cold drinks from events earlier in the year.

Definitely staying for food afterwards

Thanks!

[SeanP]

I've paid for the trackday today - would like to share a garage please and plan on the evening meal.

[Mpv2k3]

Ive just paid too.