Racing in ESSEX

lifesuxs · Derestricted Danger Joined: 28 Apr 2006 Karma :

I got my test comin up in a week and when I pass i'm goin to want to push my zxr400 to the limit, I'm new to bikin and so I don't have a clue where to go to practise and how to get in to amateur racing.

Ideally I'm lookin for tracks about Essex can anyone help Question

Adam_P · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Jan 2004 Karma :

Err, no tracks in Essex, but you go south slightly, and you have that little known former Grand Prix circuit of Brands Hatch, or yu go North a little bit and find that top secret test and race venue of Snetterton...

Alternitively, look on a map, there's plenty of places around the UK for track days etc.
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

It's generally best to get a bit more experience before trying to properly push your bike to the limit.

So rather than entering some racing, I would suggest you look at 'trackdays' which are a whole lot more friendly, cheaper and begginer orientated.

colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

personally, id spend time practicing on quiet country roads at legalish speeds before doing a trackday.

maybe go on rideouts with ppl who are a bit faster and see how they do it, and they can give tips. dont try to go too fast too soon tho
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Gazdaman · I did a trackday!!! Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Karma :

Join essexbikers.co.uk

They have some fairly spirited rideouts that you could tag along on.

Otherwise, Brands, Snetterton, Lydden, Silverstone's not far, All good tracks.

I've done all except brands, looking at about £100 for a trackday. So pass ya test and get out there.

Might not be able to do brands if you're restricted though.

Gaz