JDM Combe: Saturday 30 May 2026

Car shows and events run by other organisations (e.g. JDM Combe, Beaulieu, Go Japan, etc.)
Post up your interest in attending and if numbers are sufficient the Club will aim to organise a stand.
(For more information, please contact the Events Coordinator or someone from the Events Team).
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The date has been announced for JDM Combe 2026 - Saturday 30 May

This is a very popular event in the club event calendar so we will try to secure the same spot as last year, which gave a good view of the track action and nearby banking to get an even better view. The location is also close to the main paddock to explore the stands and relatively easy access for a potential club exclusive track session. I will be working with Conan (Pete) and other Events Team members to organise this event. Pete has personal contacts at the venue and is local too. Further details will be announced in due course.

The circuit is independently run, has been very good to our club for many years and deserves our support to keep running.

CLUB PASSES:

If you are quick, there are a limited number of Club Passes currently available at £20 - a £5 discount. The ticket admits car, driver and up to 3 passengers.

Passes can be purchased here: https://castlecombecircuit.co.uk/shop/j ... ay-passes/
Members can obtain the booking code to use here: viewtopic.php?f=24&t=89604
Non-members, please PM casey & conan to obtain the club stand booking code.

PLEASE POST UP IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE YOUR CAR ON THE CLUB STAND, HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL IN YOUR PARTY AND WHETHER YOU PLAN TO TAKE YOUR CAR ON TRACK. PLEASE ALSO CONFIRM WHEN YOU HAVE PURCHASED YOUR CLUB STAND PASS.

We will organise a "club exclusive" track session, if there is suficient demand.

Not been to this event before? Then you are missing a great show. This short official video from 2022 event gives you some idea of what to expect,
The show features gripping non-stop track action, awesome paddock displays, show & shine competitions, top 25 parade laps, thrilling drifting demos, public track time, and a bustling trade village.

NOTE: Suitable for JAPANESE CARS ONLY

JDM Combe webpage

Address
Castle Combe Circuit
Castle Combe Ltd
Chippenham
Wiltshire SN14 7EY


BENEFITS OF BEING PART OF A CLUB STAND:
  • Show off your car inside the circuit’s grounds and be a part of the show!
  • Access to a club marquee on the stand
  • Breakfast rolls, drinks and snack FREE to club members, guests can partake on payment of a small fee on the day.
  • Entitlement to take your car out on track in any of the 15 minute public track sessions, subject to extra payment.
REFRESHMENTS
From ~7:30am we'll be providing to members free bacon rolls, plus throughout the day cakes, tea, coffee, cold drinks and snacks. Most cakes & scones are provided by fellow members.
Non-members will be asked for a donation of £5 to the club to partake of club stand refreshments.

TRACK SESSIONS:
Public track sessions (15-minute duration) are available to buy from Castle Combe; we recommend buying in advance as they usually sell out. Passenger passes can be purchased on the day.

If there is sufficient demand, we also have a Club Exclusive session, probably at 10.45am. Spaces will be available to buy 'first-come-first-served' from the Club shop. Prices TBC, if demand is sufficient - we will be looking for 20-25 cars to make this work.

In addition, conan has reserved 15 places in a public session later in the day, for those attendees who would like to do a 2nd session.

If you have not driven a session at JDM Combe before, this "driver's view" video will give you some idea of what it is like. It's great fun, and I would recommend anyone who has not driven their RX-8 on track before to book the "Club Exclusive" session just for the experience. A full briefing on how to drive on track will be given to all participants on the day (nothing complicated!). It may be possible to arrange for an experienced track driver to sit in as a passenger, if requested. A helmet is required, but these can be hired on the day for a nominal fee - sometimes members also have spare helmets they can loan FOC.

Click on the "gearwheel", bottom right of video, and select "Quality - HD" for the best view.



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  1. casey (Malcolm)(RX-8) - Stand (PAID) - Track session
  2. ebarrat (Ellis)(RX-8) - Stand
  3. Ian.Mothersole (?) - Stand (PAID)
  4. Conan (Pete + 1)(RX-8) - Stand (PAID) - Track session
  5. Aurora (+1)(RX-8) - Stand (PAID) - Track session
  6. Fab66 (Mark + Rach)(RX-8) - Stand (PAID) - Track session
  7. Cscameron (Christine + 1)(car TBD) - Track session
  8. Reloy (Leeroy + Rachel)(RX-8) - Stand (PAID) - Track session
  9. Qwakers (James)(Racecar and lorry) - Stand (PAID) - Track session
  10. BinaryJava (Kieran)(RX-8) - Stand (PAID) - Track session
  11. RichT_Derby (Richard)(RX-8) - Stand - Track session
  12. Mpv2k3 (Marc+2)(RX-8) - Stand
  13. Ruddy()(+1)(RX-8) - Stand
  14. R3d ()(RX-8) - Stand
  15. AMH (Ann)(RX-8) - Stand
  16. Seanp (RX-8) -Stand (PAID) - Track session
  17. JoshC (RX-8) - Stand (PAID) - Track session
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Re: JDM Combe: Saturday 30 May 2026

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Thank you Malcolm
I was just about to post up but noticed you had already added me 😉
You knew I would be there
Let me know if you need any help
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Pls add me and Rach for track session.

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Re: JDM Combe: Saturday 30 May 2026

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Hello everyone
The club is registered for this great event 👍
We have requested the 10:45 exclusive track session the same as last year
We have also requested the same site that we had last year which was fantastic
I have sent the code to Malcolm ( Casey ) for club stand tickets which are available by pm ing Casey myself or events team members or just posting in this thread which is easiest 👍
I have also asked if it’s possible to reserve some places in a later track session for people who wish to go out with other RX-8 members in a mixed session ( I was asked to arrange this by some members last year so will try and do so with enough time to cool cars between sessions )
BE QUICK WITH THE EARLY BIRD TICKETS THEY DON’T HAVE MANY ( I have bought 2 just now )
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Re: JDM Combe: Saturday 30 May 2026

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Thanks Pete :thumleft:

The Club Pass booking process, including where to get the booking code, is now inlcuded in first post, copied here for ease of access:
CLUB PASSES:

If you are quick, there are a limited number of Club Passes currently available at £20 - a £5 discount. The ticket admits car, driver and up to 3 passengers.

Passes can be purchased here: https://castlecombecircuit.co.uk/shop/j ... ay-passes/
Members can obtain the booking code to use here: viewtopic.php?f=24&t=89604
Non-members, please PM casey & conan to obtain the club stand booking code.
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Re: JDM Combe: Saturday 30 May 2026

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I dont appear to be on the list Pete 🤨

Which car is TBC.......😉
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Cscameron wrote:
Thu Nov 27, 2025 5:17 pm
I dont appear to be on the list Pete 🤨

Which car is TBC.......😉
Sorted, Madam Secretary :lol:

Will you be requiring a place in the club track session? One (small) guest too maybe...?
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Cscameron wrote:
Thu Nov 27, 2025 5:17 pm
I dont appear to be on the list Pete 🤨

Which car is TBC.......😉
I can’t put you on there Christine ( I’m not worthy ) :crybaby:
You can add yourself or ask Casey 😘

PS : I see your now sorted 👍
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Re: JDM Combe: Saturday 30 May 2026

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casey wrote:
Thu Nov 27, 2025 5:30 pm
Cscameron wrote:
Thu Nov 27, 2025 5:17 pm
I dont appear to be on the list Pete 🤨

Which car is TBC.......😉
Sorted, Madam Secretary :lol:

Will you be requiring a place in the club track session? One (small) guest too maybe...?
Yes to both Mr C 😘
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Paid for club stand. When do we pay for exclusive track sessions?

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Just paid for the club stand. Sign me up for the club track session as well please :thumright:

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Fab66 wrote:
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Paid for club stand. When do we pay for exclusive track sessions?

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Stand paid for. Cool. All good

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List in first post updated :thumleft:
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Hey, would love to come along and track day as well.
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Hi, I'd like to go and be on the rx8oc track session please.
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Re: JDM Combe: Saturday 30 May 2026

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Hi everyone
Remember that this thread is to express an interest in the event
You don’t have to pay now ( unless you want the early bird price )
It was released quite early so we gave people the chance of a cheap ticket and up to 4 people in the car as well for £20
So if your interested just post in the thread
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My stand ticket is all paid for
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Please put me down as a maybe for this one, on the stand. Hoping to have my car back on the road but probably not ready for a track session just yet. If someone is happy to have me i'd love to be a passenger.

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List updated.

Ellis, you are welcome to come out with me as a passenger, just bring a helmet, if you have one, or hire one on the day.

One caveat - I plan to do the club session, but will withdraw if the session is oversubscribed and take my RX-7 to the show. I've done Combe loads of times, so will give the opportunity to someone else if we have an over-subscription.
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Put me on the list for stand. Plus two passengers
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Put me down for the stand please and +1 :)
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one more for the stand
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