Trackdays on the cheap??

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  1. 1979dil

    1979dil New Member

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    Is it even possible???
    How much would "cheap" be in terms of track days.
    The reason I ask is that I will either sell it or use it on track only.
     
    #1 1979dil, May 11, 2014
  2. Scott

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    I'd say 200 a day including gettin there if it's close and tyre use if ur light on tyres
     
    #2 Scott, May 11, 2014
  3. Yorkshire Tyke

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    Agreed. An average trackday for me at Cadwell is around 200 quid if I keep it upright
     
    #3 Yorkshire Tyke, May 11, 2014
  4. Ritchierich

    Ritchierich Well-Known Member

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    RAF Valley £60 for the day or £100 for whole weekend but it is over in Anglesey which is some distance for some people.
     
    #4 Ritchierich, May 11, 2014
  5. Jimbo Vills

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    £300 a day IMO when you factor in everything.
     
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  6. sinewave

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    £600 a day if U factor in a lost days pay.
     
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  7. scooby

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    £140 t/day
    £30 15-20l fuel
    £10 food+water
    £50 tyres

    the smile on your face.priceless :)
     
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  8. Jimbo Vills

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    Not when you get paid to be there! ;)









    Well, sort of ;)
     
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  9. Alblade

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    £75 - £125 for most of mine

    Ride there, go round in circles, ride home

    I try and avoid the mega money ones

    RAF Valley good bet too

    (there are prob. loads of costs I've missed) - you need to keep an eye out for Focused Events circuit savers and No-Limits 'just out of season' events
     
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  10. Muffking

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    Yeah the day itself isn't too bad, it's the cost of all the gear that you need to go with it, tyre warmers, generator, trailer, WOW's mainly. The day itself is just the cost of how much you're prepared to pay, + fuel & food.
     
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  11. Yorkshire Tyke

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    Could be worse could be a race a month average around a grand!!
     
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  12. Repsol Rob

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    If you want a "Freebie" join the Donnington members club......they do offer a one off day I believe as part of membership....

    Soz not free....around £30.00 for track day and roughly £15.00 for membership...

    http://www.dprac.co.uk/benefits.php
     
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  13. Barstewardsquad

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    Depends how serious you are. Track near me does a day at £80 so if I include fuel it is probably £100 for a day. The more serious you get, the more expensive it gets.
     
    #13 Barstewardsquad, May 11, 2014
  14. Souleh

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    I have track days and test days. Track days are just to keep me on the bike between races. About 70quid for the day and £20 of fuel. Tyre wear not too bad. Test days are £120 and open pit and usually take about 30-40L of fuel and burn it all. Tyres will be fcuked and bike needs a service after. Good to try different gearings and suspension setups etc.

    Aint that the truth.
     
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  15. Maarten

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    It used to be pretty cheap for me.. A std 600cc roadbike, road tires, and slow pace. Gets you a smile for a 100. Four years later... Race bike & empty savings account .. Arrrghhh :) addictive stuff, track days
     
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  16. IcarusGreen

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    RAF benson £55 in advance or £70 on the day. Similar for RAF Odiham 'Airfield riding day'.
     
    #16 IcarusGreen, May 18, 2014

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