VXR Track Days are Back!
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How many people are there per session?
I'm sure there's not much in it between the 280 and the 255. There's no more torque but a bit more power over 4500rpm. Also, the suspension tweaks were really geared for better fast road use which I doubt will yield any benefit on the track. Either way though, they're very quick!
its the cheapest track day you will find
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The cars are all the current models, so the Vectra's will be the 280PS versions.
Last year there were about 30 per group, and IIRC 28 cars plus 2 "Performance lap" cars driven by BTCC drivers at Donnigton so there was almost no wating around for track time. The handling activities involve a bit of waiting around.
You can't use your own car on the track.
Last year there were about 30 per group, and IIRC 28 cars plus 2 "Performance lap" cars driven by BTCC drivers at Donnigton so there was almost no wating around for track time. The handling activities involve a bit of waiting around.
You can't use your own car on the track.
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But it's £100 I don't haveWhereas the Jeep Trials I went to last year was free
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Not sure if I could be accepted for the VXR anyway as I'm 21 at the end of March, so would theoretically be able to book a date for after then, but they may take your booking age.
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The 280 Vec handled better than my old 260 Saab 95 and understeer wasn't as bad either. I doubt the Meriva outhandled it. It's more likely the power was more suited to the chassis and it felt better. There's more traction and grip in the Vec but the huge torque [too much] can cause problems if the corners aren't judged correctly.
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The Vec can't be THAT bad if driven properly
Top gear lap times
74 Holden Monaro 1.33.5
75 Renault Clio Cup 1.33.8
76 Ford Mondeo ST220 1.34.5
77 Jaguar XKR 1.34.7
78 Ford Focus ST 1.34.9
79 Volvo S60R 1.35.0
80 Ferrari 575M 1.35.2
81 Vauxhall Vectra VXR 1.35.3
82 Alfa Romeo 147 GTA 1.35.6
83 Lotus Elise 1.35.6
84 Aston Martin Vanquish 1.36.2
85 Renault Clio v6 1.36.2
86 Honda Civic Type-R 1.36.5
Top gear lap times
74 Holden Monaro 1.33.5
75 Renault Clio Cup 1.33.8
76 Ford Mondeo ST220 1.34.5
77 Jaguar XKR 1.34.7
78 Ford Focus ST 1.34.9
79 Volvo S60R 1.35.0
80 Ferrari 575M 1.35.2
81 Vauxhall Vectra VXR 1.35.3
82 Alfa Romeo 147 GTA 1.35.6
83 Lotus Elise 1.35.6
84 Aston Martin Vanquish 1.36.2
85 Renault Clio v6 1.36.2
86 Honda Civic Type-R 1.36.5
It would be interesting to see how the 280 Vec compares now as its more powerful and has better handling. The original test was with the 255.
I'm not disputing the times but how are so many of those cars above a Vanquish? 460bhp, 542Nm, 0-60 in 4.9s, 186mph top speed. Now I know they weigh a lot but still!
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Some of those times must be in the wet. Good though it is, I can't see an ST220 being quicker than an AM Vantage and a Ferrari 575M.
I've booked for the morning session @ Thruxton on the 12th June
Good stuff some familiar faces will get mine booked up for then
Edit - All booked for 12th AM.
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It was my first ever track day and its great, you can just start of slow and get to know the tracks, when to turn in and brake, the instructor at the side will guide you and either egg you on to go a bit faster or to slow down.