Brands Hatch - taster session - 9th April

[Dan1971]

Booked myself in for another session on the 9th of April with a mate of mine. We're doing the first two sessions - late afternoon/early evening - taking it in turns to drive/passenger in Red.

Be great to see some other ZSs on the day .... Anyone ?

http://www.clubmsv.com/car-home/event-details.aspx?productid=1777&calType=taster

[stamford]

I would love to but for some reason I doubt they will let me once they see the car! Anyway I very much doubt if the zed will be on the road by then. I need to spend a bit of money on it and all the money I have left each month is my holiday spending money.

[Craig-ZS180]

I would book it up now if I could get there in time but I would only just make it for the last one of the day after finishing work. It's a shame your doug the first 2 sessions as could've had a joint last one out there with the hatches..

[Steve mead]

I can't I know the groups chief instructor!

[daytona365]

May think about it...Im due two more taster sessions. Will have to check work.

[peterzs]

See you there Dan, booked the two.

[daytona365]

Now theres a challenge, can I beat a red one and another TY???

[peterzs]

I bags a 20 sec start, it is a derv!!!!

[Dan1971]

See you there Dan, booked the two.

yey ....

[Dan1971]

Now theres a challenge, can I beat a red one and another TY???

Not a race mate .... (but everyone knows that Red one's are faster ... )

[peterzs]

only if they can see the track!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Craig-ZS180]

And then only because the blue one isn't able to get time off work to beat you all.. Lol. :whistle::bounce: only joking guys

[Steve mead]

maybe I'll sign up. The black ones are pretty quick with a novice! Know what I mean Pete!!!!!

[peterzs]

Be good to see you again!!

[Steve mead]

They won't let me do the tasters.

[daytona365]

Was going to do one in my two week easter break, but no tasters, so may come after all, only one session, so what actual time sessions you guys booked???????

[peterzs]

17.40 and 18.20.

Be good to see another TY.

[Dan1971]

'''''
Be good to see another TY.

In the mirror......

[stamford]

Be good to see another TY.

In the mirror......

:laugh: sweet!

It'll have to be in the rear view cos if it were infront you wouldn't see it for the smo......................

[peterzs]

I have a cunning plan.............................

:mbounce::mbounce::mbounce:

[Dan1971]

I have a cunning plan.............................

:mbounce::mbounce::mbounce:

Unless I get mine sorted the only plan you'll need is to turn up !

[peterzs]

I'll Give You a 20 sec start Dan, dont want it too easy!!!!

Everyone knows thatYELLOW cars are better - Get used to it .....

[daytona365]

Going to see if I can book day off soon, who is still going???

[peterzs]

I am, just bought 2 new front tyres!!!

[Dan1971]

New tyres BEFORE Pete .... I'd have been tempted to use up whatever was left on the old ones ....

Yep all booked up and I'll be there, and hopefully with a working set of vis motors to get me back up there in the power band I should be ....

[stamford]

Guys be careful with new road tyres on track, when they get worked hard they overheat and large chunks start peeling off. Scrubbed or part worn are much better.

[peterzs]

Thats why I bought them now, on the last MoT got advisories that both front inner edges were worn. Will be scrubbed in by the time Brands comes round.

I also need a new rear for the Mot, as it had a cut. Asked for a front wheel alignment at the time and the guy said it wasnt worth it as the tyres were shot.

They had lasted well, not worth pushing it till April and hoping they would hang on.

[vanishing days]

Might have to join you guys for this

[vanishing days]

Do I need a crash helmet or anything ive got a cycle helmet doubt theyd let me use that tho

[peterzs]

Crash helmet, I'm afraid. They do hire out at £10 per session, if you get in quick!!!

Good to see you.

[daytona365]

And dont forget, wear something that will cover your arms. No uncovered arms on a track day, so jacket and trousers............I hate marsahlling track days in the summer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[daytona365]

Well day off sorted,and booked in for the 17.40 session. So two yellow ones Pete......................................

[stamford]

Tempted but fear i may get found out ;)

[peterzs]

Well day off sorted,and booked in for the 17.40 session. So two yellow ones Pete......................................

Yea, just have to look out for a red one, make sure it doesnt get in the way!!!!

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

[Dan1971]

Don't worry about that .... I'll be at the back unless I get these vis motors sorted ....

[daytona365]

Ive still got my one for you. Pop it round at wkd?

[Dan1971]

Ive still got my one for you. Pop it round at wkd?

Yes please mate .....

Kev's gonna send down his tester so if you want to leave any more with me, I can test them when it arrives.

If I'm not here - I'm working Saturday - leave it in the alley by the door to the garden mate, or I should be in Sunday.

[daytona365]

Yes please mate .....

Kev's gonna send down his tester so if you want to leave any more with me, I can test them when it arrives.

If I'm not here - I'm working Saturday - leave it in the alley by the door to the garden mate, or I should be in Sunday.

In the alley by the door, to the garden, next to the brown box marked with a yellow sticker.....Sounds very covert lol.........Will have to make sure Im not followed.:mml:

[Craig-ZS180]

Its a shmae everyone is doing the earlier sessions as me and a mate are now looking to book up for the late session on the 9th now. Spoken to him and hes quite keen to get his first taste of track action in his cupra.
Cant get there in time for the earlier ones ourselves once were out from work.

[peterzs]

Let us know, could always hang on and cheer you on.

:beer::beer::beer:

[Craig-ZS180]

Let us know, could always hang on and cheer you on.

:beer::beer::beer:



Will certainly keep you posted. Just got to persuade the mrs its all going to be cheap and get him to take his beloved on thetrack. Hes keen but unsure atm.

[Craig-ZS180]

Been given the all clear to "break my car" by the Mrs as everytime ive taken one of my cars on track something has happened, she now hears Break car rather than Track time.. However do I risk it and then possibly not be able to get the car all nice for the 13th if nothing breaks as I will be working until then and if it goes on track probably wont get a chance to clean the excess crap off of it before longbridge.
Want to but if the car lets me down or I let it down it screws my Longbridge plans up. The track is calling me loudly though :hmmm:

[peterzs]

Decisions, decisions.

I dont go out for any lap records, just to get round and finish in one piece.

[Craig-ZS180]

Wont be going to set reccords but I know id probably push it quite hard once settled into it again. Last time there the car was amazing.

Talking myself into it now lol.

[daytona365]

Just take it smooth, and then we can a picture montage at POL. Park the three of them next to eachother, witht the pics that get taken by the official photographer.........

[Craig-ZS180]

The problem is I won't be able to do the same session as you guys, I'd be on the 7pm taster if I do go as cant get the afternoon off from work atm. Would be pictures of 4 if I could.

[daytona365]

Dont have to have all of us on track, in same photos, as long as pics show the Zeds going round Brands, we can make it look like we all on track together lol. The camera is at approach to Druids and on start of Clark curve....

[Dan1971]

Decisions, decisions.

I dont go out for any lap records, just to get round and finish in one piece.

Exactly .....

[daytona365]

Exactly .....

Better to have gone round than to have smacked it.

Thats what I did first time, just to KNOW I had taken my Zed round my genesis...BRANDS HATCH. To me it was like a football fan walking on their clubs grass.................:clap::clap:

[Craig-ZS180]

Booking up the 7pm session this evening gents if anyone will be fancying staying on to watch me hopefully not **** it up :D.
Maybe hald a very brief non alcoholic beverage afterwards. Been given the all clear to set off from work at 4.30 so may even get to see a few mins of your last sessions out there guys.
Really looking forward to having the zed round brands again. :trampoline:

[peterzs]

Yep, sounds like a plan.


Look forward to seeing you.

[Craig-ZS180]

All booked up now..


Wouldve been nice to be able to get to go round at the same time as youselves but I know its a late session and not sure what lighting will be like but im sure ill enjoy myself and remember the track from last time once i start.
Should be good.

[peterzs]

Wave to you down the Pit straight.

Realised you had been round before.

;);)

[Craig-ZS180]

Haha, thought there was a bit of editing taking place to the post lol.
Forgive me if I dont wave back :mml:

[peterzs]

Yep, doesnt show up on my posts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:mml::mml::mml:

[Craig-ZS180]

Yep, doesnt show up on my posts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:mml::mml::mml:

I must have seen it between you originally posting and then editing as when I'd posted my reply it no longer made sense as you had changed your post.
I thought I'd imagined it for a moment lol.
Be good to see a few zeds out on track :D

[daytona365]

We can have a get together picture to show we were all there.........

[peterzs]

Yellow rules!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dan1971]

:chop:

[peterzs]

You sorted your Vis motors yet Dan?????????????????

[Dan1971]

You sorted your Vis motors yet Dan?????????????????

;)

[Craig-ZS180]

Don't worry Dan, us with the less common (Rarer) colours will stick together lol.

Group pic in a garage would be good if we can sort one out.!

[peterzs]

Better get my brakes sorted, quick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Craig-ZS180]

Better get my brakes sorted, quick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:


Probably a good idea Pete :hmmm:

Wouldnt much fancy coming into paddock hill with no brakes...:ohmy:

[daytona365]

Probably a good idea Pete :hmmm:

Wouldnt much fancy coming into paddock hill with no brakes...:ohmy:

Makes quick mental note to let Pete out in front of me lol.........;)

[daytona365]

Don't worry Dan, us with the less common (Rarer) colours will stick together lol.

Group pic in a garage would be good if we can sort one out.!

We can park so we can get the track in the background, and/or the pits.....Try and make it look like BTCC from 2000's

Me and Pete can be the Atomic Kitten team cars, as we TY.....:mml:

[Craig-ZS180]

Makes quick mental note to let Pete out in front of me lol.........;)

You sir, made me laugh out loud..! The mrs just gave me the strangest look.

So its the 2 Atomic kittens and 2 Privateers then.. Could make for some interesting pics with track and pits in background.

[peterzs]

Trouble is I have brakes all the time, not just when I want to slow down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But these will be sorted.

I have a cunning plan, get out first. Foot hard down and lay black derv smoke, with the streaming eyes and coughing from those behind I'll be well away !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:):):) :sly::sly: :group::group:

[Craig-ZS180]

I'm sure it'll all be sorted in plenty of time Pete. That'd be funny to see, the derv sooting out the track and others having to drop back a bit. It's not that bad on full chat though is it? My old 200sd was with all the mods, it would fill both lanes of a dual carriageway with very thick black smoke when you really hoofed it :innocent: :laugh:

[peterzs]

Well..........................................



As you say, really giving it some welly, is interesting.

Can you get black flagged for black smoke!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :oops::oops:

:gathering::gathering::gathering::mml::mml::mml:

[Craig-ZS180]

I dont know about that, I would imagine if it was Really bad they probably would have a word and say can you do anything about it but if its not causing issues for others I dont see why they would do anything.
If it was losing fluid from somewhere then be a different story but for just smoke you should be ok.

[peterzs]

And thats another story..................................

[Craig-ZS180]

Do I want to or rather should I ask..?

[peterzs]

I'll tell you later!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[daytona365]

OOOOOOOOOOOH, not long now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What times are people getting there????

[Craig-ZS180]

I unfortunately won't be there until around 6 once I've got out of work and fought my way through the traffic. Hopefully be there a bit before though as would like to see you guys out on track.
Glad I'm not the only one that's starting to get excited lol.

[daytona365]

Thats ok, we will wait for you. Hopefully enough light for a group shot. Doesnt take me long to get home from Brands.........

[Craig-ZS180]

Yeah would be good to get a couple of group shots in, I'm not out on track until 7 as that was the only slot I could make for sure. Still if you do hang around for a bit after your sessions out there it'll give you one zs to watch going round amongst whatever else is there.

[peterzs]

Also gives the M25 time to clear, bit later home going time.

[Dan1971]

Remind me - just the photo part of the licence required or the counterpart too ?

Website just says licence ....

[peterzs]

I'd take both, I only have the pink one, thats how old I am.

Dont forget Helmet, unless you are hiring and arm/legs must be covered up, so no just shorts and vests!!!!!

Disclaimer all signed up ready to hand over, and I take the receipt for the two sessions.

See you up there.

[Craig-ZS180]

Yeah from previous track days id take both parts of licence although I think they only want the photo card if that's the one you have, the receipt of booking so have the booking ref no (just incase issues on system) and the form too although they have loads there to fill out and sign if you forget your own one.
Oh and plenty of petrol tokens too :D

[Dan1971]

Cheers then fellas - see you there.

Should be there 4 ish personally.

And to get our excuses in early - Andy and I have a combined weight of about 31 stone ! Considering the BTCC penalty for a win is about 60Kgs, I'd say we're running with a substantial weight disadvantage !

[Craig-ZS180]

Meant to say possibly a full size spare too just incase you should happen to have an issue on track.

We're talking excuses now are we lol, well my excuse is that at present I haven't been on track since a few additions to the car so will have to feel what it's like round there incase it has unsettled the geometry of the car. If can get it four wheels drifting through paddock hill to the run off area without going into the gravel we should be fine lol.

I'm just looking forward to going out there again for some time where you can enjoy the car for what it is, as long as I'm smiling at the end of it I don't mind how fast or slow I am tomorrow, just looking forward to it.!

You saying that Dan, when I did my last day at brands I was with a mate that races mgs and he was saying where to place the car and so on, didnt really think both of us in the car would make much difference but when I went out on my own for some hotter laps Christ the difference was shocking.

[daytona365]

All we really need to remember is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The track goes CLOCKWISE....

[Craig-ZS180]

All we really need to remember is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The track goes CLOCKWISE....


Always a good point to remember.! I'm sure we will all have fun and be plenty of smiles after the evening is finished.

[daytona365]

Well I got everything ready, forms signed, helmet cleaned, just need to get going lol. Up in morning to sort car out, and get ready for nice trip straight through east london, M11 A102 A2.............

[Dan1971]

Well I got everything ready, forms signed, helmet cleaned, just need to get going lol. Up in morning to sort car out, and get ready for nice trip straight through east london, M11 A102 A2.............

Yep, a good clean helmet is essential ...... :whistle:

[peterzs]

Nice and polished, aqs always!!!!

My excuse ............. its a derv!!!!

Reckon on 4.00 ish as well.

CU as they say!!

[daytona365]

Just about to give mine the once over, see you all there............

[Craig-ZS180]

Who ordered all this rain, going to be a bit more interesting out there if it stays like this unless its just down here in the Southend area.

[peterzs]

It will clear up and be fine!!!!!

If not I'm bringing the camera and will just be the photo guy!!!!

Not that I'm a woose or anything!!!!

[Steve mead]

Nothing wrong with a bit of slipperiness into paddock!

[Craig-ZS180]

Maybe not for the more experienced however im still relatively new to the track day driving as only done a few previous days out.
Dont mind controlled sliding but into paddock is another question altogether..

[daytona365]

Havent seen anyone crash yet lol.

[Dan1971]

Well - home safe - car went well.

Light rain made it very slippery and there were a few guys on track that were pushing too hard for me to be honest. I was lucky during my stint as I went out at the back and so it took a long time for the faster guys to catch up with me, but when they did, they fairly flew past not paying any attention to the pass on the straights only part of the briefing, so I came in a bit early.

All in all a great little session. Car proved itself to be fast on the straights and safe in the bends at my low speed. Next time I'll hope for dry weather and then I'll maybe push a bit harder.

Lots of spins from some front and rear wheel drive cars, so very glad to get home unscathed.

Great to see you again Pete - Craig - hope it went well mate, sorry we couldn't stay to see you afterwards.

Daytona .... Where were you .... ?

[Craig-ZS180]

It was good to see you guys again, sorry to Pete that didnt get to return the coffee this time but next time you know where to turn mate when you get thirsty :)
That is a good point Dan, where was Daytona? I thought you were going to be there too so hope nothing serious cropped up.

I will second what you said Dan, it was very slippery out there, only had the back step out slightly twice whilst finding its limit but the little twitches were enough in the conditions today.
Yours did look good out there buddy and sounded very nice too.
Unfortunately for me it seems my whiny gearbox has suffered a touch more from going there today, the whine was a little more noticeable on the way home so a replacement may be required in the near future, other than that though what a good few sessions out there even with the dreary weather.

[peterzs]

Well............... went out but wasn't for me, I tiptoed round, MR2 went pass on the straight, then as I went down the hill he was spinning in the middle of the track.

Still was good to meet up with Dan and his mate and Craig.

Did do a couple of laps, but then came in, two cars then spun off and next lap everyone was in.

Think too much of the Yellow Peril to stay out among the fast guys.

All the blue flashing signs were a bit of a give away, still well done to those that could drive in the wet and slippery conditions, way beyond my skills!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But next time in the dry.............

:yay::yay::yay:

[peterzs]

Few pics from yesrerday.

Dan's motor

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm214/peterzs/BRANDS%20HATCH%20APRIL%202013/IMG_0309.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm214/peterzs/BRANDS%20HATCH%20APRIL%202013/IMG_0313.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm214/peterzs/BRANDS%20HATCH%20APRIL%202013/IMG_0318.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm214/peterzs/BRANDS%20HATCH%20APRIL%202013/IMG_0325.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm214/peterzs/BRANDS%20HATCH%20APRIL%202013/IMG_0326.jpg

Craigs car and Craig getting a bit of advice from Dan re. the wet track!!

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm214/peterzs/BRANDS%20HATCH%20APRIL%202013/IMG_0333.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm214/peterzs/BRANDS%20HATCH%20APRIL%202013/IMG_0332.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm214/peterzs/BRANDS%20HATCH%20APRIL%202013/IMG_0337.jpg

Tasty one for Craig to catch.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm214/peterzs/BRANDS%20HATCH%20APRIL%202013/IMG_0336.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm214/peterzs/BRANDS%20HATCH%20APRIL%202013/IMG_0340.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm214/peterzs/BRANDS%20HATCH%20APRIL%202013/IMG_0338.jpg

Just to prove I did get out

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm214/peterzs/BRANDS%20HATCH%20APRIL%202013/DSCF3463.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm214/peterzs/BRANDS%20HATCH%20APRIL%202013/DSCF3458.jpg

Dan on his way home.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm214/peterzs/BRANDS%20HATCH%20APRIL%202013/IMG_0345.jpg

Was a good day, just a shame it was a bit wet. :whistle::whistle::whistle:

[Craig-ZS180]

Some very nice pics there Peter, was looking forward to seeing some of these to be honest. Hope she didnt get too cold standing there all the time taking the shots as was flippin nippy out there.

Shame about the weather thats for sure but hopefully fun was still had by all that went out on track.

[Dan1971]

Thanks for those Pete ...

My only one ...

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/danlaualex/utf-8BSU1BRzAxMjkuanBn_zpsb8009471.jpg

Tried to get Craig as he passed but he was just a blurr .... ;)

You get an email from them then today Pete by the way ... ?

[Craig-ZS180]

Good pic Dan, I think at this point mine had found its way into a garage.
Forgot to take pics myself but only had my phone anyway :slap:

[peterzs]

Like it Dan!!!

[peterzs]

Cheers Craig, had the heater on all the way back, did drop into a Harvester, on the road to Woking, just off the M25, for a meal.

Was a good day and wouldnt have missed it, just glad we all got back from the track in one piece.

[Dan1971]

Cheers Craig, had the heater on all the way back, did drop into a Harvester, on the road to Woking, just off the M25, for a meal.

Was a good day and wouldnt have missed it, just glad we all got back from the track in one piece.

I got an email Pete offering another session ..... did you ?

[peterzs]

Yep, have to sort a date and time Dan.

Let me know.

[Dan1971]

Yep, have to sort a date and time Dan.

Let me know.

Ditto

Seriously..... anyone heard from Daytona?

[peterzs]

on f/b 6 hrs ago

[daytona365]

Hi gang.........heres my story. Got to Brands Hatct at 3.05, drove to the paddock and parked up. Watched the daytime sessions. Looked pretty slippy. Was certainly cold. Freezing my ass off walking up and down pitlane. Then at about 4.30 thought Id better go and sign on at the Mansell centre like it said on the email, get there, no one in sight. Took until 5.00 to find a man in orange to talk to. They told me they had moved the signing on, but as I had missed my briefing,I wouldnt now be allowed on track. Was a bit peeved off to say the least............SO wasnt in the mood to argue, and as I hadnt seen you lot, I thought Id go home..........................

Was so cheesed off that I went to bed almost as soon as I came home, hence the delay In posting on here. I wrote a snotty email to complain, but no reply. However i did get the same email that Dan mentioned, about getting another day for nothing, so will have to arrange another meet. This time I will check at about 3.30 where and when signing on is.......................Sorry I didnt let you know earlier, was looking forward to going round with you lot, but by the look of the tack I didnt miss much anyway.

So did everyone get the email????????????????????

[Craig-ZS180]

I bet you were a touch annoyed at that then, well I suppose at least it wasn't due to something bad happening if you see what I mean.
It was very wet out there but still managed to have fun.
I didnt get the email but then it may be because I've now done three track days through club msv which they say the tasters are only for people with upto that amount of previous track time.
Depending on how much it all costs to sort the now current issues that have reared from the track time I'm going to try to book a full day at a later point in the year.

Glad your ok though buddy.

[Dan1971]

The email went out just to those that were on the 5.40 session. After the sighter laps, there was an off and everyone was red flagged and we had to go in. Then after a while we came in anyway, but I think there was another Red flag later in the session.

The email is basically saying that if you're there for the day, you get another go, but as the tasters are on 20 mins, we missed out a fair chunk. I think they are really trying to get more business. They mentioned the reward system of discounts at the driver briefing and now an email inviting us back.

Fairly decent of them.

[peterzs]

We did the same Gordon, went to park up behind the pits and a marshal turned us round and the signing on was at the restaurant, Kings.... something, just before you go into the fenced off area.

Thought it was all very shambolic and not as well organised as last time where we had the signing on in the pit area.

Only because we had been round before did we know what to do, first timers didnt get any help.

Think I would have done the same as you, shame but maybe we can use the freebie to arrange another meet up and in the warm and dry, this time!!!!

[daytona365]

Thats what I was thinking, the freebie would make up for the no go...Try bit later in the year, we may get some sun...........................then Dan would be blinded by our yellowness.

[daytona365]

Have used my CREDIT to book a session this saturday........Lets hope its a bit sunnier...

[peterzs]

good luck, dont know if I want to use my one or not!!!

[Dan1971]

good luck, dont know if I want to use my one or not!!!

Not fancy it any more Pete .... ?

[Craig-ZS180]

good luck, dont know if I want to use my one or not!!!

Go on Pete, be a shame not to. It was only that sketchy last time because of the very poor weather. I'd be doing it again if I could do another and if I was upto it. Be a good time out again. Keep getting offers come through for last minute booking for the full day Saturday whih keeps tempting me.

[peterzs]

not if we go out with the fast guys like they had out last time!!

Novices I can cope with, but no fun when you get pushed along.

Just dont want to thrash the derv, like I know I would.

[Dan1971]

Too competetive mate ... just let them past ... :)

I had the track to myself for most of my last session as I was right at the back. Only place to be mate.

I understand though ....

[peterzs]

Must be getting old, Dan!!!!

:-D:-D:-D

[Craig-ZS180]

That's a fair enough point then Pete, as Dan says if its personal preference because of not wanting to push the car too much and because of the bigger toys that go there then yeah totally a good choice mate.
I get too competitive and its bitten me once when on track, not good.
Last 2 times I've just had to keep a clear head and hold back and remind myself I'm there to just enjoy myself and not end up in the barrier.
Tis hard to keep a level head though when doing that :D

[peterzs]

Is good fun though, know what you mean, red mist comes down and go for it!!!!!

:smile1::smile1::smile1:

[Craig-ZS180]

Is good fun though, know what you mean, red mist comes down and go for it!!!!!

:smile1::smile1::smile1:

Red mist indeed :blush:

[daytona365]

Well survived in one piece. Was worried when I saw the hail storm come down as I approached the blackwall tunnel, but once I got to Brands hatch the sun has come out. The session was good. Learnt from last time where I could go a bit faster, brake later. And as a result actual overtook a TVR, all that power, but no handling. The Zed just clung to the track and I had him........only down side was some absolute scumbag in an excuse of a BMW. (the white thing in the pics), he obvious didnt hear the bit about "no overtaking in braking zones and corners"...Overtook 5 cars going into Surtees and all way round to Clark curve....still as I was getting ready to go home, I notice his bonnet up and fluids coming from underneath...shame.

[peterzs]

Glad it went well, tend to expect the Beamers to do something!!!

:-D:-D:-D

[Dan1971]

Pesky BMW drivers eh .... ;)

[rich12345]

I really want to have a go at one of these. Whens everyone going up again?

[splinter]

So any plans for a full day for you guys?

[peterzs]

We normally do the £25 taster ones, dont stress the car or the drivers too much!!!

[splinter]

The car and driver only get stressed if the driver takes his brain out before he puts the lid on!!!

Maybe go with the same guys as me? They split you into experience levels so you don't have to worry about the serious boys in their big toys. Take things at your own pace a bit more. Also everyone is in mg of some description so a lot more civilized :-)

[peterzs]

Sounds a good set up, that MG's on Track???

[splinter]

Yes mate. Not necessarily the cheapest but very well run. On their own days it's sessioned, so you get a break as does the car. As you are grouped into primarily experience level you haven't got to worry about being overtaken by faster cars or the more experienced. They are also quite strict on the overtaking by consent/ straights that doesn't always happen on other days!

Done a few with them and got 3 more booked and paid for.

Great fun to be had :-D;

[daytona365]

Been meaning to do a MGoT day, but, wnated to get the 3 tasters done first. Bit cheaper, and easy to organise, holiday wise.

[splinter]

Yeah that is about the only downside. They are usually on a Monday

[peterzs]

I'm a member of MGCC and seen the write ups, I'll have to pop over to Castle Combe next time they have a on track day.

Usually go to the charity cancer ones.

[splinter]

15th July......if you get over, hunt me out and say hello. Think wildcat is planning on being there as well

[peterzs]

will do, dont know what we are doing at the moment, but sounds a good excuse to pop over.

:):):)