Now I've finally got a car with a bit of power behind it*, I'd really like
to learn how to drive properly on a track. I'm reluctant to go straight into
a "Run What You Brung" kindof day straight off in case I do any serious
damage (don't know how likely this is?). Ideally I'd like to be able to do
some track driving with someone in the car to advise/demonstrate, anyone
know places that do this? I'm in Hampshire so Goodwood and Thruxton are both
nearby courses. What's the situation on insurance for track driving?
Obviously it's not covered on standard policies but can you buy cover for
the day? Any info appreciated,

Cheers,
Dan

*Ok, not _that_ powerful, '92 Pontiac Trans-Am, 5.0TPI, approx 230bhp - main
problem will probably be the automatic gearbox, bet I'll be laughed off the
track!

"Dan" <no (AT) spam (DOT) com> wrote

5.0 and only 230bhp!! think some European, Japanese and even British cars
are going to eat you for breakfast.

I know it's a bit far from you, but brands Hatch do it, but I don't know how
much.

Dave

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Nope. We all have to start somewhere, and a slow car driven properly has
a good chance of killing a badly driven rocket ship.
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"Dan" <no (AT) spam (DOT) com> wrote

The race school at Thruxton is good. You wont get to drive your car, but if
you'll be taught all the basic skills and track etiquette. You'll to drive
a few cars (Rover 214, MGF, F3000, Ferrari 355 IIRC) all designed to develop
the skills they teach you in the classroom. You'l also get a flying lap or
2 with the instructor to show you how its really done. Obviously you're
insured with them on their cars so its a good place to get experience before
going it alone.

HTH

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"Funkyman" <rebelrouser (AT) lineone (DOT) net> wrote

You should take a look at my old Mustang II, 5.0V8 and ~139bhp!

Cheers,
Dan

"Mark Craft" <nospamhere.com> wrote

If only I could afford the insurance! Currently pay around £950 fully comp
(I'm 21) which I think is actually pretty good, dunno what they'd want if I
started upping the power but I might look into it...

Cheers,
Dan

"MeatballTurbo" <carl.robson (AT) bouncing-czechs (DOT) com> wrote

You calling my car slow? ;-)

"Carl Gibbs" <cagmeister (AT) yahoo (DOT) co.uk> wrote

Had a look round their website and all looks pretty good, the F360 package
is the most appealing to me but not cheap (~£300). I'm wondering if this is
really the most cost effective way to actually learn how to drive
"properly". It seems very similar to those Experience In A Box things you
can buy at Smith, Boots etc. as birthday presents. I'll probably keep
looking to see if there's somewhere I could learn with more actual driving
time with an instructor, but the F360 package would certainly be a lot of
fun... hmm!

Going off the point slightly, anyone know how F1 drivers tend to get
started? Not that I have any pretension to be one, just curious really. Does
Dad have to be a millionaire/own a team or something?

Cheers,
Dan

you're too old, you would have to have won all the karting championships by
the time you were 12

oh, and be v.v.rich

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