Strange Activity Around Trackskills June Date!

[V8]

Event Date

11 Jun 2023

I am writing this on the day after our May Trackskills event. It was fairly quiet and those who were there, were all satisfied by 5:45pm!

However, well before our May event took place, we had bookings in for our June date on the 11th. Not just one or two, but a good half dozen. This just doesn't normally happen!

Here we are on the Monday morning after yesterday's track day and we are already up to eleven cars booked. We have no idea why the 11th June is so popular but we thank all these early birds.

This is the line up so far:

Cars coming to the next track day on Sunday 11th June 2023 already include​

• VX220 NA
• CRX Del Sol
• Various BMWs
• Caterham 420R
• Porsche Cayman 987
• Lotus Elise
• Citroen C2 1.6
• Various Westfields

Keep an eye on www.trackskills.com as the last grows.

If you are planning on running on the 11th June, it might be an idea to book soon. You can do that on the site.

 

[Father Stack]

Can anyone give me a rundown of what you need to do on the day here?

When do you turn up? I see the first session is noon but if I remember last time someone took you out around the track showing you lines etc - I could do with that again.

Are spectators allowed in too? Again they used to be allowed in but could only get in in between sessions.

Anything else I should know? It's been years since I was here.

 

[G24NTR]

Aim to get there for 10 and get out for some interesting sighting laps, then kicks off around 12. Each group with generally have 2 sessions before lunch break usually 14:30ish then open sessions in the afternoon.

Pre lunch sessions usually broken up by class, road cars, beginners, track stuff, then mixture after lunch.

Spectators can come and go, they can always sign up as passenger and join you for some laps.

Don't forget to bring an extra set of brake pads

 

[Mel]

Aim to get there for 10 and get out for some interesting sighting laps, then kicks off around 12. Each group with generally have 2 sessions before lunch break usually 14:30ish then open sessions in the afternoon.

Pre lunch sessions usually broken up by class, road cars, beginners, track stuff, then mixture after lunch.

Spectators can come and go, they can always sign up as passenger and join you for some laps.

Don't forget to bring an extra set of brake pads

We passed last Sunday and I said we should come and watch but I could think of nothing worse being out as a passenger, I'd be terrified

 

[pizza85]

Aim to get there for 10 and get out for some interesting sighting laps, then kicks off around 12. Each group with generally have 2 sessions before lunch break usually 14:30ish then open sessions in the afternoon.

Pre lunch sessions usually broken up by class, road cars, beginners, track stuff, then mixture after lunch.

Spectators can come and go, they can always sign up as passenger and join you for some laps.

Don't forget to bring an extra set of brake pads

Have my first one this weekend too. Is the brake pad thing legit? I doubt I'll be pushing that hard, and wouldn't fancy changing my brake pads at all nevermind up there

 

[Coog]

Have my first one this weekend too. Is the brake pad thing legit? I doubt I'll be pushing that hard, and wouldn't fancy changing my brake pads at all nevermind up there

It’s legit alright. I’ve done a set of brand new pads in a day never mind pre-used ones lol

 

[G24NTR]

Have my first one this weekend too. Is the brake pad thing legit? I doubt I'll be pushing that hard, and wouldn't fancy changing my brake pads at all nevermind up there

It doesn't take that long! Track pads will be fine, but you can quickly go through standard pads that can't handle the heat.

 

[FM155]

I've never done a complete set of pads but I could easily see how it can be done, especially people trying to beast it down the back straight and into the hairpin, closely followed by Colonial one. I always use track pads though.

 

[pizza85]

It doesn't take that long! Track pads will be fine, but you can quickly go through standard pads that can't handle the heat.

I'm on standard pads that I don't know how long have been in. Hadn't planned to change them before I go might have to pick some up and hope for some help!

 

[G24NTR]

I'm on standard pads that I don't know how long have been in. Hadn't planned to change them before I go might have to pick some up and hope for some help!

BM or VW? I'll have most of the tools with me if needed.

 

[pizza85]

BM or VW? I'll have most of the tools with me if needed.

Putting on my big boy pants and taking the m3!

Okay ill pick some up but I'd say I'll be that cautious that it won't be an issue

 

[Coog]

Everyone says they’re going to take it easy

 

[AC]

Putting on my big boy pants and taking the m3!

Okay ill pick some up but I'd say I'll be that cautious that it won't be an issue

You say that now, then your inner dom toretto will come out.

Edit: Coog beat me to it

 

[G24NTR]

Everyone says they’re going to take it easy

And then the fuel warning light comes on and you have to leave during the lunch break to fill up

 

[V8]

Speaking of leaving during the lunch break to fill up, the K garage in Kirkubbin no longer does Super Unleaded. Just E10.

 

[Boydie]

It doesn't take that long! Track pads will be fine, but you can quickly go through standard pads that can't handle the heat.

And change them there and then in the paddock?

 

[Father Stack]

I've got brake pads sorted - any time I went before with my Mazda I brought a spare set but never needed them.

Have my first one this weekend too.

Glad to hear it! Really wish I got my E92 to the track - you'll have to take me for a lap or two!

 

[pizza85]

I've got brake pads sorted - any time I went before with my Mazda I brought a spare set but never needed them.

Glad to hear it! Really wish I got my E92 to the track - you'll have to take me for a lap or two!

Gladly, once I find my feet

 

[gav525]

And change them there and then in the paddock?

Yep, easy enough job! There's been a lot bigger jobs completed in the paddock before in between sessions lol, brake pads are wee buns

 

[swansty]

I’m not quite ready for this month sadly. Looking at helmets and trying to decide what to get. Would like to future proof a bit in case I go rallying.

 

[gav525]

I really wanted to get down this weekend but going on the lash for the Senior TT race and won't be fit on Sunday. May still call down for a look in the afternoon for a look though

 

[G24NTR]

Great days craic with the lads @Father Stack and @pizza85

 

[Father Stack]

Unreal days craic. The Porsche absolutely surpassed all my expectations! Pleasure to meet you @G24NTR - and good to see you again @pizza85!

Loved both the M3 and the M4, was extremely jealous of your air con all day haha. I'm sifting through footage now but I've zero knowledge of what I'm doing so it might take me a while.

Have this pic on my phone. Also I'm completely and utterly roasted. I look like a nougat bar.

 

[pizza85]

Yeah that was brilliant. Was nervous as anything before the first session but everyone was very respectful of space which was good.

Couple of poor pics below, if either of you have any vids of me from the pitwall I'd be keen to have a look have one or two here too!

 

[Coog]

That your old VX220 @pablo