Track day question.

[racerboy59]

I live in London. Where is the closest/best place for a complete beginner to get started?

 

[Ricochet J]

Brands Hatch is on the otherside of the river just outisde the M25 in Kent.

Edit: This might help you

http://www.trackdays.co.uk/large_map/

 

[racerboy59]

Thanks. I appreciate the help

 

[Shad]

North Weald airfield in Essex is also a good place to start if you are completely new to track days.

 

[NickXX]

Bedford Autodrome is also very good for beginners (loads of run off) and not far from London.

 

[LSPIII]

As said, Bedford Autodrome is great for beginners. Personally, I'm doing my first track day on the 27th at Brands. Nice easy track to get to grips with

 

[Silent Bob]

I did my first track day on the brands hatch indy circuit. It was a very easy circuit to learn. That'll allow you to pay more attention on the cars around you rather than trying to think which corner comes next.

As said above, Bedford is another place which is good for beginners. Due to its size and lack of landmarks it does take a while to learn. However there is loads of runoff and you can see faster cars catching you from quite a distance back so you shouldn't get any suprises.

 

[Phate]

Brands hatch is great, I've done 2 sessions there and love it! Booking up a 3rd soon

 

[Fido McNasty]

I think Brands is possibly yourt closest as mentioned. Other's relatively near by could include Castle Coombe and Silverstone, both are usually less than an hour from the M25.