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[cam2502]

thinking of buying a driving day experience for the other halfs birthday. has anyone ever had one of these experiences and if so what do you think?  what kind of cars are there? im guessing ferrari, lambo,porche? what cars would you recommend if you have done it?
looking to spend no more than £150.
 im just north of carlisle so where would the best place to go be?

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

A previous Mrs Opti bought me one for a birthday present in about 1988/9 ish at Mallory park.

It was great fun. The cars consisted of a Formula Ford single seater....Golf GTI 1.8....and a Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 4x4

[Tony H]

Did a track day last year at the three sisters track at Wigan. It was suppost to be in a Porshe, But due to the fact that someone had hung it on the crash barrier the day before I got a free upgrade to an Aston Martin Vantage. I wasn't that impressed with the performance though and I'm sure it had been de- tuned. It  didn't seem much quicker than my Mig to be honest. If you decide to go for it try and choose the longest track you can. Three sister is quite short and doesn't give you much of a chance to stretch the cars legs. That said though I still managed to squeeze 90 MPH on the very short straight which made the guy who was sat next to me tense up a little a go a funny colour 8-)

[LJay]

Did a track day last year at the three sisters track at Wigan. It was suppost to be in a Porshe, But due to the fact that someone had hung it on the crash barrier the day before I got a free upgrade to an Aston Martin Vantage. I wasn't that impressed with the performance though and I'm sure it had been de- tuned. It  didn't seem much quicker than my Mig to be honest. If you decide to go for it try and choose the longest track you can. Three sister is quite short and doesn't give you much of a chance to stretch the cars legs. That said though I still managed to squeeze 90 MPH on the very short straight which made the guy who was sat next to me tense up a little a go a funny colour 8-)

Think I'd be wanting to hit more than 90 on a track day! And I've heard other people say that they didn't get the performance they expected too.  Wonder if the cars are toned down for joe public?

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Did a track day last year at the three sisters track at Wigan. It was suppost to be in a Porshe, But due to the fact that someone had hung it on the crash barrier the day before I got a free upgrade to an Aston Martin Vantage. I wasn't that impressed with the performance though and I'm sure it had been de- tuned. It  didn't seem much quicker than my Mig to be honest. If you decide to go for it try and choose the longest track you can. Three sister is quite short and doesn't give you much of a chance to stretch the cars legs. That said though I still managed to squeeze 90 MPH on the very short straight which made the guy who was sat next to me tense up a little a go a funny colour 8-)

Think I'd be wanting to hit more than 90 on a track day! And I've heard other people say that they didn't get the performance they expected too.  Wonder if the cars are toned down for joe public?

90 M.P.H is more than fast enough for a mere woman....

[LJay]

Did a track day last year at the three sisters track at Wigan. It was suppost to be in a Porshe, But due to the fact that someone had hung it on the crash barrier the day before I got a free upgrade to an Aston Martin Vantage. I wasn't that impressed with the performance though and I'm sure it had been de- tuned. It  didn't seem much quicker than my Mig to be honest. If you decide to go for it try and choose the longest track you can. Three sister is quite short and doesn't give you much of a chance to stretch the cars legs. That said though I still managed to squeeze 90 MPH on the very short straight which made the guy who was sat next to me tense up a little a go a funny colour 8-)

Think I'd be wanting to hit more than 90 on a track day! And I've heard other people say that they didn't get the performance they expected too.  Wonder if the cars are toned down for joe public?

90 M.P.H is more than fast enough for a mere woman....

Ooh thats fighting talk that is!   Just cos mines bigger than yours and you feel inadequate!

[Tony H]

Did a track day last year at the three sisters track at Wigan. It was suppost to be in a Porshe, But due to the fact that someone had hung it on the crash barrier the day before I got a free upgrade to an Aston Martin Vantage. I wasn't that impressed with the performance though andm I' sure it had been de- tuned. It  didn't seem much quicker than my Mig to be honest. If you decide to go for it try and choose the longest track you can. Three sister is quite short and doesn't give you much of a chance to stretch the cars legs. That said though I still managed to squeeze 90 MPH on the very short straight which made the guy who was sat next to me tense up a little a go a funny colour 8-)

Think I'd be wanting to hit more than 90 on a track day! And I've heard other people say that they didn't get the performance they expected too.  Wonder if the cars are toned down for joe public?

The clues in my post Lljay

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Did a track day last year at the three sisters track at Wigan. It was suppost to be in a Porshe, But due to the fact that someone had hung it on the crash barrier the day before I got a free upgrade to an Aston Martin Vantage. I wasn't that impressed with the performance though and I'm sure it had been de- tuned. It  didn't seem much quicker than my Mig to be honest. If you decide to go for it try and choose the longest track you can. Three sister is quite short and doesn't give you much of a chance to stretch the cars legs. That said though I still managed to squeeze 90 MPH on the very short straight which made the guy who was sat next to me tense up a little a go a funny colour 8-)

Think I'd be wanting to hit more than 90 on a track day! And I've heard other people say that they didn't get the performance they expected too.  Wonder if the cars are toned down for joe public?

90 M.P.H is more than fast enough for a mere woman....

Ooh thats fighting talk that is!   Just cos mines bigger than yours and you feel inadequate!

50 M.P.H is the limit for the smaller-brained female  Especially when you take into account the lack of spatial awareness that all girlies seem to have....

[LJay]

Did a track day last year at the three sisters track at Wigan. It was suppost to be in a Porshe, But due to the fact that someone had hung it on the crash barrier the day before I got a free upgrade to an Aston Martin Vantage. I wasn't that impressed with the performance though andm I' sure it had been de- tuned. It  didn't seem much quicker than my Mig to be honest. If you decide to go for it try and choose the longest track you can. Three sister is quite short and doesn't give you much of a chance to stretch the cars legs. That said though I still managed to squeeze 90 MPH on the very short straight which made the guy who was sat next to me tense up a little a go a funny colour 8-)

Think I'd be wanting to hit more than 90 on a track day! And I've heard other people say that they didn't get the performance they expected too.  Wonder if the cars are toned down for joe public?

The clues in my post Lljay

It was a general wonder Tony, not just taking into account your ''de-tuned'' one experience!  Might be a girlie but know my way round a car hun!

[LJay]

Did a track day last year at the three sisters track at Wigan. It was suppost to be in a Porshe, But due to the fact that someone had hung it on the crash barrier the day before I got a free upgrade to an Aston Martin Vantage. I wasn't that impressed with the performance though and I'm sure it had been de- tuned. It  didn't seem much quicker than my Mig to be honest. If you decide to go for it try and choose the longest track you can. Three sister is quite short and doesn't give you much of a chance to stretch the cars legs. That said though I still managed to squeeze 90 MPH on the very short straight which made the guy who was sat next to me tense up a little a go a funny colour 8-)

Think I'd be wanting to hit more than 90 on a track day! And I've heard other people say that they didn't get the performance they expected too.  Wonder if the cars are toned down for joe public?

90 M.P.H is more than fast enough for a mere woman....

Ooh thats fighting talk that is!   Just cos mines bigger than yours and you feel inadequate!

50 M.P.H is the limit for the smaller-brained female  Especially when you take into account the lack of spatial awareness that all girlies seem to have....

Right! That'll explain why I get all distracted and feel the need crash into things, whilst checking my hair and make up, at anything over 50 then.  Heaven forbid I ever manage to get it in a parking space!

And I do wonder how I ever went anywhere without getting lost before I had satnav to save me struggling to read a map!

[Tony H]

Did a track day last year at the three sisters track at Wigan. It was suppost to be in a Porshe, But due to the fact that someone had hung it on the crash barrier the day before I got a free upgrade to an Aston Martin Vantage. I wasn't that impressed with the performance though andm I' sure it had been de- tuned. It  didn't seem much quicker than my Mig to be honest. If you decide to go for it try and choose the longest track you can. Three sister is quite short and doesn't give you much of a chance to stretch the cars legs. That said though I still managed to squeeze 90 MPH on the very short straight which made the guy who was sat next to me tense up a little a go a funny colour 8-)

Think I'd be wanting to hit more than 90 on a track day! And I've heard other people say that they didn't get the performance they expected too.  Wonder if the cars are toned down for joe public?

The clues in my post Lljay

It was a general wonder Tony, not just taking into account your ''de-tuned'' one experience!  Might be a girlie but know my way round a car hun!

Fair enough I'll concider myself told off 

[LJay]

Did a track day last year at the three sisters track at Wigan. It was suppost to be in a Porshe, But due to the fact that someone had hung it on the crash barrier the day before I got a free upgrade to an Aston Martin Vantage. I wasn't that impressed with the performance though andm I' sure it had been de- tuned. It  didn't seem much quicker than my Mig to be honest. If you decide to go for it try and choose the longest track you can. Three sister is quite short and doesn't give you much of a chance to stretch the cars legs. That said though I still managed to squeeze 90 MPH on the very short straight which made the guy who was sat next to me tense up a little a go a funny colour 8-)

Think I'd be wanting to hit more than 90 on a track day! And I've heard other people say that they didn't get the performance they expected too.  Wonder if the cars are toned down for joe public?

The clues in my post Lljay

It was a general wonder Tony, not just taking into account your ''de-tuned'' one experience!  Might be a girlie but know my way round a car hun!

Fair enough I'll concider myself told off 

lol, I like a man who knows his place.....'gis a scone and I'll forgive you! 

[Tony H]

Did a track day last year at the three sisters track at Wigan. It was suppost to be in a Porshe, But due to the fact that someone had hung it on the crash barrier the day before I got a free upgrade to an Aston Martin Vantage. I wasn't that impressed with the performance though andm I' sure it had been de- tuned. It  didn't seem much quicker than my Mig to be honest. If you decide to go for it try and choose the longest track you can. Three sister is quite short and doesn't give you much of a chance to stretch the cars legs. That said though I still managed to squeeze 90 MPH on the very short straight which made the guy who was sat next to me tense up a little a go a funny colour 8-)

Think I'd be wanting to hit more than 90 on a track day! And I've heard other people say that they didn't get the performance they expected too.  Wonder if the cars are toned down for joe public?

The clues in my post Lljay

It was a general wonder Tony, not just taking into account your ''de-tuned'' one experience!  Might be a girlie but know my way round a car hun!

Fair enough I'll concider myself told off 

lol, I like a man who knows his place.....'gis a scone and I'll forgive you! 

I'll bake some especially for you at the next meet we go to

[feeutfo]

thinking of buying a driving day experience for the other halfs birthday. has anyone ever had one of these experiences and if so what do you think?  what kind of cars are there? im guessing ferrari, lambo,porche? what cars would you recommend if you have done it?
looking to spend no more than £150.
 im just north of carlisle so where would the best place to go be?

See Brands Hatch leisure web site. They have several circuits, thinking Bedford aerodrome. I suspect you'll need to travel to get a decent length track from up there...? But they cater well for beginners(?).

Don't expect a much of a motor for that money though. Plus deposit.  :-/

[feeutfo]

http://www.motorsportvision.co.uk/brands-hatch/