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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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Just been down to Northhamptonshire to the circuit for a blast in a single seater today, and i must say i was impressed with the circuit and the people and the car, i was took round with a pace car and he just opened it up so i could go flat out, there was 2 of us in our pack and we lapped the others and the rest of the field what a day, we went in the MH and stayed over at my sisters in Preston so we had an eventful few days anyway if you are looking at a track day i would suggest going as i've been on a few including the formula ford at Malary Park and an few other sport car experiences and this was by far the best

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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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Yep a good few of us have been. I went the day after I bought the Exige. I don't like the track personally, it's more of a test track to me, than a circuit.

Lots of people do like it though, and glad you had fun

Never tried a sinlge seater... Imagine "the wall" was intimidating
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 09:44 PM
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I've done two bike trackdays on the infield circuit. I think the circuit is really good and the facilities are great too.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 11:43 PM
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It's a grower.

I didn't like it much the first time I drove it but enjoy it more each time I go back.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 11:43 PM
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Yeah, I like it too.

Not driven my own cars there, but had loads of fun in Scoob STI's and race spec RX8's!
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 12:24 AM
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I've driven there 4-5 times.

It certainly is a grower and i really like the circuit.
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 05:41 AM
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My first track day, excellent facilities and really enjoyed the track!
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 05:46 AM
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I'd go as far to say it was my favourite. Only thing missing is some gradient.
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 06:15 AM
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I enjoy it but Angelsey is better and I live the Craner Curves of Donington
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 08:30 AM
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I've done it once, but wouldn't do it in the S again unless it had a serious brake upgrade.

Three fast (well, fast for me - before anyone else says it) laps and the brakes were past their best.

4 fast laps and nearly into the back of Dembo and 1 complete cool down lap with no braking and still had smoke coming off them when I got in to the pits
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