Guest Tam o' Shantie Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 As there is no motoring forum, I'm posting here. I suppose it could go in the sports forum but we all know that's actually just a football forum.Was looking on the Knockhill website to see if they do any sort of track training, and they do: 109 gets you 25 laps with a tutor round the course, and you can bring your own car. They reckon it'll take you about an hour. Is this a decent price, and has anybody had experience with their tutors? Is there anywhere closer that will allow a beginner to get some track experience with a pro in the passenger seat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 It might be worth checking this out - Roadcraft - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia and Advanced Driving Test - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaI know the IAM test gets you a discount on your insurance, and may be a better option than going straight into on-the-track training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tam o' Shantie Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Please read my post before giving me a Google reply. I don't care about catching motorbound criminals or trying to lower my insurance premium, I'm trying to learn how to drive a car on a race track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Nicol Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 As there is no motoring forum, I'm posting here. I suppose it could go in the sports forum but we all know that's actually just a football forum.Was looking on the Knockhill website to see if they do any sort of track training, and they do: 109 gets you 25 laps with a tutor round the course, and you can bring your own car. They reckon it'll take you about an hour. Is this a decent price, and has anybody had experience with their tutors? Is there anywhere closer that will allow a beginner to get some track experience with a pro in the passenger seat?I can take you along the boolie and back 25 times for 20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkaline Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Please read my post before giving me a Google reply. I don't care about catching motorbound criminals or trying to lower my insurance premium, I'm trying to learn how to drive a car on a race track.To be fair mate try posting under a thread title thats a little less ambiguous. Maybe something like "Race track driving tuition" would have been more appropriate.I've always fancied a bit of a run round a track in a fast car as well, though it would be nice to thrash the crap out of a "normal" car too Are you planning on tacking up something like Touring car racing or the such-like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Please read my post before giving me a Google reply. I don't care about catching motorbound criminals or trying to lower my insurance premium, I'm trying to learn how to drive a car on a race track.Did you actually read what Roadcraft/the Advanced Driving Test is about? I dare say some of the things covered would be more than useful on the track. Once you've got those things nailed down, then would be the time to learn how to drive at speed, no? Knowing the basics of how to handle a car properly can only help you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Jack Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Take your car to Nurburgring and have a go. Like what these two did...LiveLeak.com - Nurburgring disaster. Funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neutral Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 If you go to boots in the bon accord centre they have packages where you can drive racing cars or have lessons, might be worth trying one of these first, you might be able to get info from them. You could also go to a race meet - stock car - carting etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tam o' Shantie Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Thanks for all the helpful answers everyone - I'm specifically looking for someone to sit in my car and show me what i'm doing wrong on a racing track.Not looking to get into amateur racing or anything, just want to start learning how it's done properly - quite fond of kart racing but it's not the same and now driving something that might actually hold its own on a track! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootray Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 You'll need track insurance too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tam o' Shantie Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 i'll need many things but most of them will come after finding out if knockhill's track tuition is any good, and whether or not there are decent local alternatives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootray Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Would you not be better asking on a dedicated car forum? I'm sure they'd have a better idea on what is classed as "good" track tuition or any alternatives in the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tam o' Shantie Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 I'm asking on a forum frequented by Aberdonians so that I can get an idea of what is available locally, if I wanted advice on track insurance I would ask on a car forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Mac Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Are you this big a wanker in real life?People are just trying to help you out.How about you pop along to knockhill and have a look for yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tam o' Shantie Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Are you this big a wanker in real life?People are just trying to help you out.How about you pop along to knockhill and have a look for yourself?Sure, i'll just nip there on the way to the shops to pick up a pint of milk, and assert the quality of their track tuition by looking at the cars zooming past. Just kidding Sorry, but I hoped there would be at least one person on here who has a participating interest in motorsport - and much though it is nice for people to reply by saying I should ask on a car forum, I was hoping for an experienced opinion. Tell ya what: if I do take the plunge and fork out for some one-on-one track instruction, I'll post a full review up here so that anybody else who's curious can get a straight answer to their question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neutral Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Sure, i'll just nip there on the way to the shops to pick up a pint of milk, and assert the quality of their track tuition by looking at the cars zooming past. Just kidding Sorry, but I hoped there would be at least one person on here who has a participating interest in motorsport - and much though it is nice for people to reply by saying I should ask on a car forum, I was hoping for an experienced opinion. Tell ya what: if I do take the plunge and fork out for some one-on-one track instruction, I'll post a full review up here so that anybody else who's curious can get a straight answer to their question.Hey you could post it in the car forum Oh wait......Aberdeen Cruising Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tam o' Shantie Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Hey you could post it in the car forum Oh wait......Aberdeen Cruisingi'm more into driving than talking to virginal corsa owners who spend their evenings looking at each other's shitty halfords mods on a street beside the beach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neutral Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 i'm more into driving than talking to virginal corsa owners who spend their evenings looking at each other's shitty halfords mods on a street beside the beachThey might be able to help with regards to your original query.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ 10 Easy Wishes Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 motor racing is for gays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neutral Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 motor racing is for gaysFootball is bi gaysAmerican football is for gays bi gays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ 10 Easy Wishes Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 gays is by gays on the gays lolz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neutral Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 gays is by gays on the gays lolzobviously the gayists would be on the gays who would be in the gheys lolarotflmfao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkaline Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Daisychaining FTW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HateEvent Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 i'm more into driving than talking to virginal corsa owners who spend their evenings looking at each other's shitty halfords mods on a street beside the beachYou really a narrow minded twat Premonitions of the site because of it's name There are plenty people on that forum that could help. But if you wish to slate it and be a knob, fair enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tam o' Shantie Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 You really a narrow minded twat Premonitions of the site because of it's name There are plenty people on that forum that could help. But if you wish to slate it and be a knob, fair enough.aw please don't deny me entry from your local cruising mates knob polishing forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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