John_K 1,241 Posted December 16, 2020 Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 an interesting idea/concept in this 'new world' https://drive.msv.com/Drive?utm_source=MSV&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=Drive! a bulk booking could make an interesting 'meet' and 'convoy' 😉 1 Quote Black Pearl 2010 (60) 370Z Auto GT Pack Connect Premium - 'Cool Dad' EBC Ultimax (slotted) front discs and Ferodo DS2500 front pads - auf wiedersehen pet Storm White 2014 (64) 370Z Nismo #376 - the new 'Cool Dad' Link to post Share on other sites
Neutreus 2,143 Posted December 17, 2020 Report Share Posted December 17, 2020 A great idea John if people are interested. There's also this one that's very 'Christmassy' at Silverstone  1 Quote 2011 Gunmetal Nissan GTR Premium Edition - Litchfield Stage 1, Miltek Y-Pipe, Alcon Discs, Ferodo DS2050 Pads, Flat bottomed steering wheel 2016 Sepang Blue Audi RS3 - APR Stage 1 tune with High Flow air filter and Secondary Decat Pipes - I'LL MISS THE POPS AND BANGS (BUT THE NEIGHBOURS WON'T) 2012 Pearl White 370Z GT Edition - Invidia Gemini catback exhaust with burnt titanium rolled tips, Stillen Gen 3 Intake Kit, UpRev, 15mm Eibach spacers, Satin Black painted bumpers - GONE TO A NEW OWNER WITHIN THE CLUB BUT WILL BE VERY FONDLY REMEMBERED. 2005 Gun Metal 350Z GT, Alezan Leather & plenty of mods - GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Link to post Share on other sites
1FHL 275 Posted December 17, 2020 Report Share Posted December 17, 2020 I just got 4 for Brands Hatch 31/01/2020 13:20, in case anybody else is there on the day. Â Â 2 Quote Nissan 370z "Zoe" Roadster "1 FHL" - Porsche "Maddie" Macan 3.0dS - MIni "Tommy" Coupe JCW "2 FHL" Link to post Share on other sites
John_K 1,241 Posted December 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2020 3 hours ago, Neutreus said: A great idea John if people are interested. There's also this one that's very 'Christmassy' at Silverstone  I'm taking the Nismo, and Bex (she doesn't yet know), to Brands Hatch on 31 Jan, but meeting a friend at 10:40, sorry 1FHL I'm taking the NX, with both girls, to 'Lap Land' on 24 Dec at 17:00 1 Quote Black Pearl 2010 (60) 370Z Auto GT Pack Connect Premium - 'Cool Dad' EBC Ultimax (slotted) front discs and Ferodo DS2500 front pads - auf wiedersehen pet Storm White 2014 (64) 370Z Nismo #376 - the new 'Cool Dad' Link to post Share on other sites
ChasGFL 539 Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 My daughter did Silverstone last night. Not sure I could see that view again without going into race mode.. Back on topic sounds like a great idea. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1FHL 275 Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 The Brands Hatch drive has been cancelled, so much for a Covid safe day out! No more details yet, just got an email. Quote Nissan 370z "Zoe" Roadster "1 FHL" - Porsche "Maddie" Macan 3.0dS - MIni "Tommy" Coupe JCW "2 FHL" Link to post Share on other sites
John_K 1,241 Posted January 7 Author Report Share Posted January 7 very sad times, but tbh it was always on the cards. Although the event is/was Covid19 safe, it's the travel ban that blocks it - much like Silverstone - didn't get there either as we were in tier 4, and they were in tier 3 😞 but I've got over both with the CAT Event news 🥳...Sat 15 May...surely a possibility... 1 Quote Black Pearl 2010 (60) 370Z Auto GT Pack Connect Premium - 'Cool Dad' EBC Ultimax (slotted) front discs and Ferodo DS2500 front pads - auf wiedersehen pet Storm White 2014 (64) 370Z Nismo #376 - the new 'Cool Dad' Link to post Share on other sites
John_K 1,241 Posted February 5 Author Report Share Posted February 5 On 1/7/2021 at 4:00 PM, 1FHL said: The Brands Hatch drive has been cancelled, so much for a Covid safe day out! No more details yet, just got an email. I've had a new dates email 1FHL... more info when IÂ know... Quote Black Pearl 2010 (60) 370Z Auto GT Pack Connect Premium - 'Cool Dad' EBC Ultimax (slotted) front discs and Ferodo DS2500 front pads - auf wiedersehen pet Storm White 2014 (64) 370Z Nismo #376 - the new 'Cool Dad' Link to post Share on other sites
John_K 1,241 Posted February 6 Author Report Share Posted February 6 new dates for Brands are; Monday 5 April Saturday 14 August Monday 30 August currently only open for previous bookings to rebook I've rebooked for 5 April, 09:30 - slots were going fast! (faster than when we're on the track I suspect!) new bookings should go on sale to all around 12 February - any interest in a meet on maybe 14 August? Quote Black Pearl 2010 (60) 370Z Auto GT Pack Connect Premium - 'Cool Dad' EBC Ultimax (slotted) front discs and Ferodo DS2500 front pads - auf wiedersehen pet Storm White 2014 (64) 370Z Nismo #376 - the new 'Cool Dad' Link to post Share on other sites
1FHL 275 Posted February 9 Report Share Posted February 9 Hi @John_K I got mine but can only do a weekend so we are off on 14th August... I'll look forward to your early feedback! Thanks  1 Quote Nissan 370z "Zoe" Roadster "1 FHL" - Porsche "Maddie" Macan 3.0dS - MIni "Tommy" Coupe JCW "2 FHL" Link to post Share on other sites
John_K 1,241 Posted April 4 Author Report Share Posted April 4 It's 'Drive' Brands Hatch eve! I promise to report back after, good or bad, but i'm genuinely excited just to be 'going out'! Bex seems keen too. I expect to put more miles on the Z tomorrow, than I have so far in the rest of 2021! She's clean, detailed, and ready to go. 3 Quote Black Pearl 2010 (60) 370Z Auto GT Pack Connect Premium - 'Cool Dad' EBC Ultimax (slotted) front discs and Ferodo DS2500 front pads - auf wiedersehen pet Storm White 2014 (64) 370Z Nismo #376 - the new 'Cool Dad' Link to post Share on other sites
John_K 1,241 Posted April 5 Author Report Share Posted April 5 well i'm pleased to report that we're back safe and well, and both enjoyed the experience. I wasn't sure what to expect really, but tbh, they've hit the nail on the head. It's not a trackday, but it's not a parade lap. 3 laps of the full Grand Prix circuit, with about a dozen cars behind each safety car. His pace was good for novice drivers, in a variety of cars (I had a Discovery behind me!). No crash helmets, and with under 16s allowed as passengers, i think it gave Bex a good taster. As with all circuit experiences ever, we wanted more laps!... 1 Quote Black Pearl 2010 (60) 370Z Auto GT Pack Connect Premium - 'Cool Dad' EBC Ultimax (slotted) front discs and Ferodo DS2500 front pads - auf wiedersehen pet Storm White 2014 (64) 370Z Nismo #376 - the new 'Cool Dad' Link to post Share on other sites
John_K 1,241 Posted April 6 Author Report Share Posted April 6 the cost of this (£35) also included a photo. These are the best 2 out of the 14 they took!, all downloadable at no extra cost (the 'spotted' GTR is in the background of the first shot). We also got given a goody bag, which included 2 different "I've driven Brands Hatch" window stickers. So all in all, a good day yesterday. Now, do I do it again?... 2 2 Quote Black Pearl 2010 (60) 370Z Auto GT Pack Connect Premium - 'Cool Dad' EBC Ultimax (slotted) front discs and Ferodo DS2500 front pads - auf wiedersehen pet Storm White 2014 (64) 370Z Nismo #376 - the new 'Cool Dad' Link to post Share on other sites
Chubbs 4,007 Posted April 6 Report Share Posted April 6 Only £35??? Blimey - that's cheap! And I love Brands Hatch. How fast did you go? Quote A to Zee to B Link to post Share on other sites
John_K 1,241 Posted April 6 Author Report Share Posted April 6 5 minutes ago, Chubbs said: Only £35??? Blimey - that's cheap! And I love Brands Hatch. How fast did you go? Yes, only £35, which I think is good value for 3 laps of Brands Grand Prix (each lap was about 4 minutes). I'd say 60mph was the max, but I was concentrating on showing Bex the racing lines, and accelerating through the corners, rather than the speedo. As I said, not a trackday, but not a parade lap either (and a good opportunity to show the whole family the track (if you take a bigger car 🤣)) 1 Quote Black Pearl 2010 (60) 370Z Auto GT Pack Connect Premium - 'Cool Dad' EBC Ultimax (slotted) front discs and Ferodo DS2500 front pads - auf wiedersehen pet Storm White 2014 (64) 370Z Nismo #376 - the new 'Cool Dad' Link to post Share on other sites
Chubbs 4,007 Posted April 6 Report Share Posted April 6 I quite fancy doing it in the motorhome. Saw truck racing there a couple of years ago - it was mental. Quote A to Zee to B Link to post Share on other sites
John_K 1,241 Posted April 6 Author Report Share Posted April 6 41 minutes ago, Chubbs said: I quite fancy doing it in the motorhome. Saw truck racing there a couple of years ago - it was mental. hmm, track access might be an issue - there's a tunnel to navigate under Paddock Hill Bend... Quote Black Pearl 2010 (60) 370Z Auto GT Pack Connect Premium - 'Cool Dad' EBC Ultimax (slotted) front discs and Ferodo DS2500 front pads - auf wiedersehen pet Storm White 2014 (64) 370Z Nismo #376 - the new 'Cool Dad' Link to post Share on other sites
Chubbs 4,007 Posted April 6 Report Share Posted April 6 22 minutes ago, John_K said: hmm, track access might be an issue - there's a tunnel to navigate under Paddock Hill Bend... I'll just use the trucks' entrance  Quote A to Zee to B Link to post Share on other sites
LESmo 8,073 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 Not sure what they do these days, but we used to just take the trucks across the track to a service road near the Upper Paddock. That's why if you were a main race like GT or F3 you often got stuck until the end of the day, didn't always make an advantage to be in the Garages. Might have changed - but certainly that's how it used to work way back in the early 2000's. We used to do the same at Silverstone as well. And Spa we used to drive onto the circuit and when we left pretty much could drive the truck and support cars around the entire track - just managed to get the transporter under the bridges on the track. 🤣 Quote Current - 2014 (14) 370z NISMO in Storm White #229, JDM Carbon Nismo Kickplates, JDM Carbon Nismo B Pillars, Nismo Tyre Caps, Nismo Oil Cap, K&N Filters, MY15 Nismo Start Button. GT-R Dome Lens Covers - LED Lights (Interior, trunk & numberplate) - Demand Engineering Full Valved Custom Exhaust System. Custom Blank Button Delete Z1 LHP Upgraded Hatch Struts Current - 2020 (20) Juke Tekna Plus, Gun Metal Grey/Red Contrast, DCT Gearbox, Clever Little Commuter Car Previous - 2005 (55) 350z Azure GT Coupe, Parking Sensors, Z Tax Holder, Z Mats, Z Door Guards, White Reflectors, Z Tyre Caps, S2000 Aerial, BT Kit, Link to post Share on other sites
1FHL 275 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7  18 hours ago, Chubbs said: I quite fancy doing it in the motorhome. Saw truck racing there a couple of years ago - it was mental. I'm inclined to take the Macan (booked for August) to show everybody how the "mums Porsche, not a real Porsche, oh you didn't get a Cayenne... etc" is capable of. I did a Porsche owners day at Abingdon last year just before lock down and had 911 owners asking "how? What it can do is not possible"... but if it's not a "race"...  1 Quote Nissan 370z "Zoe" Roadster "1 FHL" - Porsche "Maddie" Macan 3.0dS - MIni "Tommy" Coupe JCW "2 FHL" Link to post Share on other sites
1FHL 275 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 @John_K Thanks for the updates though, looking forward to mine move than I was now.  1 Quote Nissan 370z "Zoe" Roadster "1 FHL" - Porsche "Maddie" Macan 3.0dS - MIni "Tommy" Coupe JCW "2 FHL" Link to post Share on other sites
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