Skid pan at all motor training

[instigata]

Hello all.

Was thinking of doing a track day, but found a skid pan session interesting also. Read a bit and understand that both are a little different, so thought would to a skid pan and then a track day. So did some research and didn't want to do it in a skid car (the one with a height crane/kit - although open to being suggested otherwise). Looked around and found this place: http://www.allmotortraining.co.uk/

Looks interesting, but not many reviews around. Anyone been? Any good? Apologies if in the wrong section

Best wishes..

 

[buzyg]

I've done a few driver training days that have involved skid pans. Last one on the prodrive test track, not sure they still run in. They are way more fun than a track day. IMHO. Plus your learning things that will help you when you do go on a track day.

 

[oli445]

Done some unofficial skid pan training on a snowy car park - it has helped me out since and would recommend it!

 

[Yorkie Z]

Hi mate

I'd really recommend doing an air field track day. I've done a couple with this company and doing another next month.
Really well set up and loads of run off areas if and when you spin out.

http://orders.motorsport-events.com/EventList.aspx

 

[Smartbear]

I've done a few driver training days that have involved skid pans. Last one on the prodrive test track, not sure they still run in. They are way more fun than a track day. IMHO. Plus your learning things that will help you when you do go on a track day.

I've been to the prodrive skid pan & handling track in my rx8, great day out!
I've also been on a "car limits" activity day at north wealde airfield-highly recommended
Regards

 

[instigata]

Hi everyone.

Thanks a lot for the responses. So I ended up going to this place and thought I might as well write something up.

First off, in spite of google saying that this place is permanently closed, it isn't. I went for an individual session for an hour, one can go in a group also (and the session is for 3 hours for 6 people).

The following areas are covered in the session:

1. Rear wheel drive skid,
2. Front wheel drive skid, (more interesting!)
3. All/4-wheel lock/skid (with and without ABS - most interesting!),
4. Free drifting.

Overall, I thought it was fun and worth the time (might be expensive if you decide to go alone, but recommended if you do it as part of a group).

Hope that helps someone.