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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Scooby Hoo?
That's a bit harsh calling the driver a "plonka". After the incident I spoke with the Trackmaster Instructor who was in the car at the time. As most of those on track would have known the Porsche GT3 was caring a yellow square with black diagonal cross denoting a novice which was the reason the driver paid to have the Instructor in the passy seat.
The reason the car went out of control was quote Instructor "we were just coming onto the Grandstand straight and at the precise moment the driver changed from 3rd to 4th the car crossed running water on the track which unbalanced the car and hence the total loss of control".
How many of the so calling drivers on Monday thought they were in full control all the time?
At least this poor guy know he needed Instruction, unhappily as it may have ended for him.

So have a heart guy's it could well have been your car being totaled.
I don't think anyone called him a 'Plonka'
Please read again it says 'PORKER'

I don't think anyone on here would insult someone who has just smashed there pride & joy.
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 07:47 PM
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As said above - I think you have misread - certainly the feeling amongst everyone on here is one of being gutted for the Porsche / Porka owner.

We all love cars, nice cars, and I think anyone would be a fool to criticise such an unfortunate incident in poor weather conditions.

I for one am just glad he & his passenger were okay.
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 07:56 PM
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i for one took my hat off to the guy infact everyone for taking their pride and joy on track in that weather i know i would of been having doubts

really did feel for the guy when he did it, but atleast he was laughing on the phone after woulds but that could of been the shock!!!
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 53WRX
You might want to re-read Mags post you porka
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 08:16 PM
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when did i call anyone a plonka ??? whats my name ? DEL boy !


i made a jest to my friend pete that he may have pushed the PORKA driver from the track !

which he clearly didnt !

plonka
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 08:33 PM
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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thanks for the great pictures
nice one of me passing the porka down pit straight
as for what mags said
he was just trying to wind me up, fellow MSOC member
i must say i was a little concerned as it was my first wet track day
when i changed from 888's to t1r's my confidence grew
before long we were flying round as usual
hope my passengers enjoyed their laps
gutted for mark in the porsche
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Milamber
Lol .....

My favourite 'Fail' pic :-




FTW
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 09:00 PM
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FTW N8 M8 FTW !

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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Scooby Hoo?
So have a heart guy's it could well have been your car being totaled.
I met the guy at the hotel and later spoke to him while he collected his Pictures before the Accident, I did upset him by saying it was tangerine, please, no he's been tango'd jokes but I am partially colour blind he was saying it was a very limited edition motor only 1 of 4 cars in the UK. a seemed a true enthuisast

[quote=Scooby Hoo?;9246954] The reason the car went out of control was quote Instructor "we were just coming onto the Grandstand straight and at the precise moment the driver changed from 3rd to 4th the car crossed running water on the track which unbalanced the car and hence the total loss of control"./quote]

I can definately agree with the statement above. I had simular thing happen to me at same spot twice but not as bad

First was just a twitch Next lap, a car pulled over for me to overtake by the apex cone, came just off line to go passed, when level with his boot, I hit the standing water and fish-tailed for ages.

I thought i'd go over the line backwards pulled in next lap to turn around underwear

I was just VERY lucky, my car was not as powerful, I did not touch the Grass and perhaps a little bit more experienced.


Tony

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i was on clearways as he entered the pit straight I saw him twitch, next thing RED lights, flags and wreckage. very sad
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Budgie
thanks for the great pictures
nice one of me passing the porka down pit straight
as for what mags said
he was just trying to wind me up, fellow MSOC member
i must say i was a little concerned as it was my first wet track day
when i changed from 888's to t1r's my confidence grew
before long we were flying round as usual
hope my passengers enjoyed their laps
gutted for mark in the porsche


must be that new valve
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by M444GY
must be that new valve
He's a what ?!



Budgie on the other hand is officially tested as being 'mildly annoying'
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 09:40 PM
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 09:45 PM
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Big thank you to all SN/SIDC Forum members who attended on Monday

Dispite poor conditions, the driving standards, etiquette, smiles and chats said it all.

Brands staff mighty impressed with the attendees

Thank you from Trackmasters

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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 09:54 PM
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ESC members mightly impressed with the breakfast bap
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 10:02 PM
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ESC members mightly impressed with the breakfast bap
Cheesy chips FTW!!!
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 10:05 PM
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Scooby Hoo - FWIW the orange Porsche didn't passed me, regardless of who was driving it.

The black Porsche on the other hand........

I was chatting to the owner of the orange one at the hotel the night before, and he seemed a really nice guy, so gutted to see what happened.
At least he was ok though, thats the main thing.
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 53WRX
You might want to re-read Mags post you porka


OOOOOpppppps
That's Dyslexia for you
I think I'll just go and hide as I could be the PLONKA.

Gary you must have been in the pit's at the time
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Scooby Hoo?
Gary you must have been in the pit's at the time
Lol, probably putting more coolant in!!!
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Moley_WRX
Lol, probably putting more coolant in!!!

Definately no need for coolant as I was cold enough
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