Trackskills Track Day This Sunday 12th March 2023

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Cars coming to the next track day on Sunday 12th March 2023​



  • Various Mazda MX5s
  • Various Caterhams
  • Various Kirkistown Mini Coopers
  • Various Global Lights
  • Westfield
  • Megane R26
  • CRX Del Sol
  • Vauxhall Nova
  • Radical PR6
  • GM3
  • Nissan 350Z
  • Micra
  • Toyota MR2
Please book online at www.trackskills.com if you wish to take part.
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Ceebl

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What’s the weather doing at this if anyone is up? Considering a run up for a few hours to watch but it’s an hours trek for nothing if it’s a washout
 

gary1365

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Great news
Is anyone interested in a swift sport. A fella in work is thinking about selling his it needs a bit of tidying.
 

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Rover's!
I really wanted to come down and chat to the mini folks today. Joys of night shift. Wouldn't have been suitable to drive down tbh.
 

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Need to be a certain height @Boydie I think if they can sit with the seat belt across their shoulder then they’re good to go. Donal will confirm I’m sure.


I’m going to hold off another few years then I’ll have one of the lads out each time I’m away
 

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Coog said:
Need to be a certain height @Boydie I think if they can sit with the seat belt across their shoulder then they’re good to go. Donal will confirm I’m sure.


I’m going to hold off another few years then I’ll have one of the lads out each time I’m away
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He is 5 in a couple weeks but unsure what height he is tbh - in my car he is in a harnessed seat (Recaro) but in hers, he uses the OEM seatbelts
 

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Boydie said:
He is 5 in a couple weeks but unsure what height he is tbh - in my car he is in a harnessed seat (Recaro) but in hers, he uses the OEM seatbelts
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Aye my two have just turned 5. Few years to go yet I’d say.

My nieces have been busting my chops for a run as well so will need to get them out they’re teenagers though.
 

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thefool1983 said:
Fastest lap from yesterday, with a bit of excitement at the end!
Any pointers gladly received.

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I tend to turn in a little later at Colonial and Fishermans to in the hope of a speedier exit, actually been tempted to get a Garmin Catalyst for it's lap analysis and coaching.

I've quite a few vids on YouTube of laps, here's one from November, you can compare:
 

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G24NTR said:
I tend to turn in a little later at Colonial and Fishermans to in the hope of a speedier exit, actually been tempted to get a Garmin Catalyst for it's lap analysis and coaching.

I've quite a few vids on YouTube of laps, here's one from November, you can compare:
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Cheers,
I struggle with the line for fisherman's. I deffo turning in earlier than you. 👍

All part of the fun!
 

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@thefool1983 the 350 was running very very well and you were certainly quick!
I was down in the Inferno Clio with my Dad and had great fun on Sunday. First time out this year since building it up over the last 6-8 months so was doing a bit of a shakedown and making sure everything was bedded in. There were some very quick folks down, the guys in the Mini's were certainly having a good go and those Global Lights were lightening.

I also find Fishermans very tricky to get the right line, especially when pushing the tyres to their limit and they get a little too hot.

I was running around 1.12's (taking with a pinch of salt using HotLap and GPS on the phone) last year in my old Clio before it's untimely demise - probably in the 1.20's this year :laughing: - great fun trying different lines to find out what's best for the car and my Dad was having an absolute blast which was great to see. Looking forward to the better weather coming out and getting another rattle out. Another fantastic day run by Donal and the team.

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Boydie said:
Whats the timetable?

Even to get on track and "take it easy" to get a feel for it this year would be great I think
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There is always a beginner group in the morning which is great to get a feel for the car and track without worrying about some of the very quick ones giving you a fright! I found it the most fun when first taking the Clio down last year as it isn't busy usually. There's normally 2x beginner sessions before lunch.
Also - staying on to later in the afternoon is also great as the track tends to get a little quieter around 4pm.
 

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AC said:
There is always a beginner group in the morning which is great to get a feel for the car and track without worrying about some of the very quick ones giving you a fright! I found it the most fun when first taking the Clio down last year as it isn't busy usually. There's normally 2x beginner sessions before lunch.
Also - staying on to later in the afternoon is also great as the track tends to get a little quieter around 4pm.
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What's the cost? With there being a series in the drag racing this year (5 events), its going to be costly but then again, the last number of events I have done my times have been consistent so can't improve dramatically
 
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