Ducati Sporting Club UK > Sport > Trackdays & Race Schools > 25th July Cadwell

[900SL Pete]

I havn't had time yet to subscribe to the Cadwell track day, just a few questions, as it starts early in the morning. And Ive never been on a DSC track day!

is there a campsite or cheap hotel near by?
Are there lockers to plant our gear whilst we enjoy the track?
What about insurance?

I feel a little apprehensive and would like to know what others with more experience of these days have found?

[dickieducati]

Originally posted by 900SL Pete
I havn't had time yet to subscribe to the Cadwell track day, just a few questions, as it starts early in the morning. And Ive never been on a DSC track day!

is there a campsite or cheap hotel near by?

i beleive camping may be allowed, its being sorted at the moment. b and bs nearby if you want to do that keddington house is popular

Are there lockers to plant our gear whilst we enjoy the track?

no but there will be plenty of people there with cars/vans so you could dump your stuff in one of theurs no problem

What about insurance?

you can get it but it is very expensive. if the worst does happen there arer ways to sort it.

I feel a little apprehensive and would like to know what others with more experience of these days have found?

there are inherent risks with any sort of motorsport but imho tracks are FAR safer than the roads and a DSC trackday is THE berst place for a novice to have their first outing.

[Edited on 1-2-2005 by dickieducati]

[Monty]

Thanks Dickie-there's really nothing to add to that.........

John

[900SL Pete]

Thanks lads,
I have done a couple of track days but only at Donnington which is 16miles from where I live. So its always been possible to get home from there should I bin it.
I'm not sure wether to ride up on the morning early on the day of the track day or stay overnight!!

Thanks for the info I will mull it over

[dickieducati]

Originally posted by 900SL Pete
Thanks lads,
I have done a couple of track days but only at Donnington which is 16miles from where I live. So its always been possible to get home from there should I bin it.
I'm not sure wether to ride up on the morning early on the day of the track day or stay overnight!!

Thanks for the info I will mull it over

would recommend staying up the night before. deffo.

[bradders]

cant add anything else other than it is FAR better doing TD with these guys than any other!!

[Rushjob]

Originally posted by dickieducati

would recommend staying up the night before. deffo.
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I thought the night after was just as good..... I think?

[999nik]

There's an excellent B+B (run by friends of ours) called The Old Schoolhouse at Donington on Bain which is approx 5 miles from the circuit, tel Jackie on 01507 343845. Pub in the village aswell!
Nik

[Bionicle]

worst case, i'll take you home myself,

Now i would take you up on that, but i guess you may just change your mind

[Jon]

Pete. I'm only a few miles from you. Tamworth. I will be going up the night before and sleep in the van. You can always ride up to my place and I can take you & the bike in the van. Its just a question the finding somewhere to sleep. If you have a tent fine, if not don't worry, there bound to e someone with room for one more.