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BJohnson · 17th June 2008, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ElvisDrivesAGTR

Monday September 1st am for me. Can't wait

Same date for me but PM. Was hoping to go with my brother Roy, also from Sunny Donny, but looks like only one can go

charles charlie · 17th June 2008, 12:50 PM

I'm bemused as to why we cant take anyone along with us. I wouldnt expect anybody accompanying the soon-to-be-owner to be allowed to do anything, but surely we can be allowed to have a friend/spouse along for the drive down!

Bodi · 17th June 2008, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by charles charlie

I'm bemused as to why we cant take anyone along with us. I wouldnt expect anybody accompanying the soon-to-be-owner to be allowed to do anything, but surely we can be allowed to have a friend/spouse along for the drive down!

We contacted Nissan today to ask the same question - they have promised to have an answer by the end of the day. Seems only fair seeing as my missus will be paying half also.

duka · 17th June 2008, 08:07 PM

I'm sure when we've travelled 411 miles to get there, they're not going to stop my wife entering the circuit as a spectator - I understand if they're uncomfortable about her driving the car (I would be too!

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supracat · 18th June 2008, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by duka

I'm sure when we've travelled 411 miles to get there, they're not going to stop my wife entering the circuit as a spectator - I understand if they're uncomfortable about her driving the car (I would be too!

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im in exactly the same position too. - this is meant to be my wifes car albeit at time of ordering we stated it was a joint purchase. - i'm sure i previously asked my dealer about both of us attending one of the race events and she confirmed that it would be ok - will call Sharon again today to check and let you know the feedback.

JFE GT-R · 18th June 2008, 10:14 AM

the main point to the no partners ruling guys and gals, seems to be that with only 20 of you and 10 cars, your partner/guest (if you could take one) wouldn't see you from arrival until departure, so would get very bored and lonely!

Bodi · 18th June 2008, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JFE GT-R

the main point to the no partners ruling guys and gals, seems to be that with only 20 of you and 10 cars, your partner/guest (if you could take one) wouldn't see you from arrival until departure, so would get very bored and lonely!

Well Nissan fobbed us off and told us to phone a number they gave us - well it was the concierge number - so of no use what so ever.
My missus just wants to see this thing - we are buying blind here at the end of the day.

supracat · 18th June 2008, 12:26 PM

same situation with us - am sure my other half might have gone for the vanquish/911 turbo option but she is going for the GTR on intuition, and i guess my overall recommendation of something i've not actually seen myself!

BigNige · 18th June 2008, 02:32 PM

A day driving a gtr around a track with fellow enthusiasts, with no wife or screaming kids allowed......
go on then

blindswelledrat · 18th June 2008, 02:37 PM

Does anyone know which circuit it is at silverstone?
Thanks

WoREoD · 18th June 2008, 05:36 PM

I'm told the National Circuit. GP circuit requires too many marshals.....

Bodi · 20th June 2008, 12:17 PM

Just got off the phone with NissanGB who have told me that we are allowed to bring spectators but that they will not be allowed to drive due to insurance restrictions.
They are going to email me with a document stating this either today or first thing tomorrow morning.

darwin · 20th June 2008, 02:19 PM

Can you post when you receive it. Thats good news

WoREoD · 21st June 2008, 10:57 AM

Does anyone know who's doing the training at Silverstone?

The fact that it includes drifting (in a 350Z) is worrying me. I went on a Drifting day there and it wasn't very good at all. But I know there are several training organisations that use the circuit.........

supracat · 21st June 2008, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bodi

Just got off the phone with NissanGB who have told me that we are allowed to bring spectators but that they will not be allowed to drive due to insurance restrictions.
They are going to email me with a document stating this either today or first thing tomorrow morning.

thats excellent news mate - can you post up the formal response in due course?

18th June 2008, 12:26 PM	#38 (permalink)
supracat GTROC Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Falkirk, Scotland Posts: 937	same situation with us - am sure my other half might have gone for the vanquish/911 turbo option but she is going for the GTR on intuition, and i guess my overall recommendation of something i've not actually seen myself! __________________ Silver Premium Edition GTR...........Vroooommmmm....

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Bodi GTROC Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Binfield Posts: 351	Just got off the phone with NissanGB who have told me that we are allowed to bring spectators but that they will not be allowed to drive due to insurance restrictions. They are going to email me with a document stating this either today or first thing tomorrow morning. __________________ White Premium Edition GTR - Grey Interior -200 days to go

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17th June 2008, 12:50 PM	#32 (permalink)
charles charlie GTR Register Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North West Posts: 352	I'm bemused as to why we cant take anyone along with us. I wouldnt expect anybody accompanying the soon-to-be-owner to be allowed to do anything, but surely we can be allowed to have a friend/spouse along for the drive down!

17th June 2008, 08:07 PM	#34 (permalink)
duka GTR Register Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 1,027	I'm sure when we've travelled 411 miles to get there, they're not going to stop my wife entering the circuit as a spectator - I understand if they're uncomfortable about her driving the car (I would be too! )

18th June 2008, 10:14 AM	#36 (permalink)
JFE GT-R GTR Register Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Devon Posts: 123	the main point to the no partners ruling guys and gals, seems to be that with only 20 of you and 10 cars, your partner/guest (if you could take one) wouldn't see you from arrival until departure, so would get very bored and lonely!

18th June 2008, 02:32 PM	#39 (permalink)
BigNige GTROC Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: UK Posts: 263	A day driving a gtr around a track with fellow enthusiasts, with no wife or screaming kids allowed...... go on then

18th June 2008, 02:37 PM	#40 (permalink)
blindswelledrat GTR Register Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 66	Does anyone know which circuit it is at silverstone? Thanks

18th June 2008, 05:36 PM	#41 (permalink)
WoREoD GTR Register Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 235	I'm told the National Circuit. GP circuit requires too many marshals.....

20th June 2008, 02:19 PM	#43 (permalink)
darwin GTROC Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: aberdeenshire Posts: 13	Can you post when you receive it. Thats good news

21st June 2008, 10:57 AM	#44 (permalink)
WoREoD GTR Register Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 235	Does anyone know who's doing the training at Silverstone? The fact that it includes drifting (in a 350Z) is worrying me. I went on a Drifting day there and it wasn't very good at all. But I know there are several training organisations that use the circuit.........