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Post by imsimon Tue 13 Nov 2007, 08:48

morning all,

Ive made a definate decision that I will do my first track day in 2008, the closest circuit to me is castle coombe and just wondered if anyone had done a track day there and what its like, ive watched videos on ou tube etc but just wondered if anyones been there and how goods the organisation/facilities, I would probably rather go somewhere like donnington or cadwell but for my first one I thought best to go closer to home, (also would mean i wouldnt have to book overnight accomodation)

cheers peeps
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Post by N2OCapri Tue 13 Nov 2007, 18:33

Am planning a day there next year with 4-5 mates, we all live withing 30 mins of Castle Combe, you're more than welcome to do the same day as us Smile

There are no dates yet though for next year.
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Post by stuart Tue 13 Nov 2007, 19:23

Nice to see you back imsimon.
Hope you enjoy the track day, where ever you go
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Post by imsimon Thu 15 Nov 2007, 10:50

cheers stuart, good to be back, just got bogged down with work and what not and never got online, still that should change now

n20, im planning on going with some people from work, ive been in contact with castle coombe and theyve told me that they'll do a discount if more than 10 book (£100 instead of £125) so a bit closer to the time if we let each other know what date were planning if we booked together we should be able to get the discount
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Post by N2OCapri Thu 15 Nov 2007, 18:26

ok cool Smile
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Post by hondaron Sun 06 Jan 2008, 19:06

Anyone decided when they are doing castle coombe yet ? , most of their track days are on wednesdays, Most dates suite me ?
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Post by N2OCapri Sun 06 Jan 2008, 19:43

Not yet, they published this years dates then ?
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Post by hondaron Sun 06 Jan 2008, 20:03

not sure, but contact Fowlers in Bristol or the circuit they will give them to you !
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Post by N2OCapri Sun 06 Jan 2008, 20:48

They'll publish them soon enough.........................


Edit

They are published, first date is 23rd April
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Post by imsimon Sun 20 Jan 2008, 19:39

i see prices are still at £125 which seems very reasonable, ive got to get a load of work done on my bike before i can think about doing a track day yet!
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Post by hondaron Thu 24 Jan 2008, 14:46

Ill probably get booked in for that track day on April 23rd !
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Post by jobeprobe Fri 25 Jan 2008, 23:32

I've not been there but by all accounts its a bit on the bumpy side and the noise teating is very, very strict

But hey, give it a whirl

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Post by mikeevo Mon 04 Feb 2008, 19:00

hi guys is this track day open to enyone ? i have a couple of mate who mite be i
nterested in coming along if so ??


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Post by imsimon Mon 04 Feb 2008, 21:17

My attitude is always more the merrier!
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Post by mikeevo Tue 05 Feb 2008, 17:02

thats great let us know that date you have decided on
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Post by N2OCapri Sat 23 Feb 2008, 22:49

My mates and myself have booked the 21 May.
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Post by [JP] Wed 05 Mar 2008, 10:17

Hya mate!! I'm thinking of booking the 21st of May as well in castle combe..a new guy here in the office does trackdays with a babyblade and he's also booking the 21st...

btw mate, one of my mates just sold a cbr600 smokin joe's....bought an SP2 now!
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Post by N2OCapri Wed 05 Mar 2008, 18:28

Cool, get and book it :-)

Least he stayed with a Honda :-)
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Post by [JP] Wed 05 Mar 2008, 20:24

I've done it mate!
booked and paid!

one guy from UKBF is going as well (newbarker)
and my mate from the office going as well...
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Post by mr pie Sat 08 Mar 2008, 21:54

[JP] wrote:Hya mate!! I'm thinking of booking the 21st of May as well in castle combe..a new guy here in the office does trackdays with a babyblade and he's also booking the 21st...

btw mate, one of my mates just sold a cbr600 smokin joe's....bought an SP2 now!

Thanks for the invite JP, lol...

Is your mate going on the Mustard scooter, he cracks me up....top bloke nanadance
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Post by alz4321 Sun 09 Mar 2008, 21:19

I'd probably be up for that as well. Not done a trackday before and am itching to have a go.
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Post by [JP] Thu 13 Mar 2008, 20:11

book it mate...it's goin to be my first track day as well..
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Post by alz4321 Wed 16 Apr 2008, 09:48

booked and paid !!!! Now I gotta break it to the wife.
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Post by mike Wed 16 Apr 2008, 18:53

what are the noise levels like there, heard it is one of the most restrictive tracks around. not sure i would get out on track with the aftermarket can fitted now..would not mind doing a track day there as looked good when i came down the the bike night there last summer....also when are they starting again as would not mind turning up again.
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Post by alz4321 Wed 16 Apr 2008, 19:09

The noise limit for the day is 105 db(A), which is measured at ½ metre from the exhaust outlet at ¾ maximum revs. It is the rider’s responsibility to ensure that their machine is within this limit. All machines are sound tested prior to going out on the circuit. In the event of a machine failing the sound check, then the rider will be entitled to a 75% refund. If you are unsure if your bike will get through the noise test (i.e. if it is fitted with an after market exhaust system), then you can always come over to get the bike noise tested prior to booking a place.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SOUND TESTING

Manufacturers are now launching bikes with shorter Moto GP style exhausts.

Whilst they look great, the smaller silencer means that some of these new bikes are over our noise limits. We do appreciate the frustration of buying a brand new road legal bike only to discover that it is too loud to ride at Castle Combe.

In our experience the following machines may not pass our strict limits:-

Suzuki GSXR600 – 2006 model
GSXR 750 K6 & K7
GSXR1000 K6 – 2006 model with standard exhaust
Yamaha R6 – 2006 model

Allowing just one machine on to the circuit over our noise limits could jeopardize the day to all our track users - hence the rigid policing of the regulations forced upon us by the local authorities.



That is what they say. I'm putting my standard can on anyway as it's only a 2 minute job.
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Post by N2OCapri Wed 16 Apr 2008, 19:26

measured mine a few days ago and even with the race akro it was only 94 db
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Post by alz4321 Wed 16 Apr 2008, 20:34

They say you can go there and have it tested before hand. I have no idea what mine is.
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Post by [JP] Wed 07 May 2008, 18:30

If anyone is still interested in doing this please PM me as I probably won't be able to do it now.

As they won't refund the money, I'm going to sell my place there, 100quid.

Be quick.. the weather is looking very good for a track day!
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Post by alz4321 Thu 08 May 2008, 08:04

I'll ask around. Is that including the cost of transferring it over ?
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Post by [JP] Thu 08 May 2008, 08:54

I dont think there's a cost of transfering over, the website T&Cs says this:

" Once purchased, we are unable to accept cancellations or requests for refunds. However, if the nominated driver is unable to attend, a replacement driver can enjoy the course provided they arrive at the appropriate time."
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