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Title: Castle Coombe - 15 June - anyone going?
Post by: powerhand on 11 May 2009, 12:14

I'm off to my first track day in my Mk2 Golf.  Just wondering if anyone was going and/or if anyone had any tips. 

Are there garages there or somewhere to dump tools/road wheels etc?

Title: Re: Castle Coombe - 15 June - anyone going?
Post by: Horney on 11 May 2009, 12:25

Awesome circuit but no garages. Best take a cheap gazebo to put the car under if the weather isn't the greatest.

Not going to this one but will be down there on the 25th July for my first outing in mine.

nick

Title: Re: Castle Coombe - 15 June - anyone going?
Post by: Paul86S2 on 11 May 2009, 20:30

I won't be there, going on the 6th and the 26th June.

No garages but plenty of open space to dump your stuff, if you're on an organised day it should be safe enough, who are you going with?

If they've got an instructor its well worth the cost of getting them to sit in with you.

Usual advice applies, start off slow and build up gradually through the day, keep an eye on your cars vitals, brakes, oil, water, tyres etc.

Video of a lap at Castle Combe below:

http://s265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/Paul86S2/?action=view&current=cclap.flv (http://s265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/Paul86S2/?action=view&current=cclap.flv)

Its a good circuit with some technical corners, brilliant fun, and very addictive.

Have a good fun day.

Paul

Title: Re: Castle Coombe - 15 June - anyone going?
Post by: Diamond Hell on 12 May 2009, 13:27

Quarry - tightens on exit.

Full guide here: http://www.trackpedia.com/wiki/Turn_by_turn_guide_to_the_Castle_Combe_track

Title: Re: Castle Coombe - 15 June - anyone going?
Post by: Horney on 12 May 2009, 13:28

nice link DH. Bookmarked!

nick

Title: Re: Castle Coombe - 15 June - anyone going?
Post by: powerhand on 12 May 2009, 16:52

Great circuit guide - thanks!

It's being run by bhp trackdays - their website and the stuff they've sent me looks good; overtaking by consent etc etc which is what I'm after to start with.

Title: Re: Castle Coombe - 15 June - anyone going?
Post by: Horney on 12 May 2009, 17:02

Just looked up the day and that seems really good value for money!

nick

Title: Re: Castle Coombe - 15 June - anyone going?
Post by: Diamond Hell on 12 May 2009, 19:53

£70 too much, by my reckoning......  :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: Castle Coombe - 15 June - anyone going?
Post by: powerhand on 16 June 2009, 17:01

Had a fantastic time at Castle Combe - I was the only Golf there and had the oldest car by about a decade, but still put some newer machines to shame!

Unfortunately, I may have broken it  :cry:

Please have a look at my post in the garage and help if you can!

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=119988.0

Title: Re: Castle Coombe - 15 June - anyone going?
Post by: Horney on 16 June 2009, 17:15

Glad you had a good time, replied to your other thread to.

Nick

Title: Re: Castle Coombe - 15 June - anyone going?
Post by: Paul86S2 on 16 June 2009, 22:55

Glad you had a good day.

Wished I was driving after watching the Historic racing there on Sunday.

Paul