Castlecoombe...my first ever track day
06 October 2005, 10:15 AM
#1
Castlecoombe...my first ever track day
Well had to do it at some point so met up with the Plymouth lot and had an absolute blast 
Early start but what a cracking day. Luckily changed the backbox the night before to get below the noise test and passed (thank you mr Palmer )
Then a quick whizz around with the instructors in their WRX and then onto the track for my first go. Absolutely papping myself
But really enjoyed it and even though I was getting passed by the world and his wife, it was fun and got better as the day progressed.
Just before lunch we had to stop and the circuit was closed as some guy in his £50k Porsche totalled it into folly corner and ended up back on the track sans his 2 front wheels
A right mess (wont post any pics because it was too sad to see the car lying there.suffice to say they were both ok, just dented pride me thinks)
Early lunch and then back out again for some more of the same.
Top day, great people, fantastic atmosphere, lovely weather and the sound of roaring engines and screeching tyres (well maybe just mine)
What a combination
(only downside was the fact that my tyres have now completely new threads and patterns that the manufacturers did not intend
but what the heck its only rubber !! )
Some pictures to show how much fun I was having
Early start but what a cracking day. Luckily changed the backbox the night before to get below the noise test and passed
(thank you mr Palmer )Then a quick whizz around with the instructors in their WRX and then onto the track for my first go. Absolutely papping myself
But really enjoyed it and even though I was getting passed by the world and his wife, it was fun and got better as the day progressed.
Just before lunch we had to stop and the circuit was closed as some guy in his £50k Porsche totalled it into folly corner and ended up back on the track sans his 2 front wheels
A right mess (wont post any pics because it was too sad to see the car lying there.suffice to say they were both ok, just dented pride me thinks)
Early lunch and then back out again for some more of the same.
Top day, great people, fantastic atmosphere, lovely weather and the sound of roaring engines and screeching tyres (well maybe just mine
)What a combination
(only downside was the fact that my tyres have now completely new threads and patterns that the manufacturers did not intend
but what the heck its only rubber !! )Some pictures to show how much fun I was having
06 October 2005, 10:42 AM
#3
Originally Posted by JTaylor
Great pics Chris. Enjoyed your company yesterday mate and you'll certainly have an invite to the first gathering of next season.
was going to PM you to say Thanks so much
I really enjoyed myself as you could see and I was grateful for all your advice. I have some other pictures and a small video of you blatting around camp and then down the straight if you want it.
Obviously you made it home in one piece. I made my way slowly back listening out for all the new sounds my car is making
I think the car was enjoying going slowly for a change though the new treads i have on my tyres are an odd sight !!Hope tracey was ok after our excursion, she seemed to shoot off to the toilet rather quick
(and I never got her number.damm getting slow in my old age !!! 
)If you look closely at the last picture of me and jonesy you will see that he is looking so bored that he has his eyes shut
heres to next season.......
06 October 2005, 10:57 AM
#4
Well done Chris.... it certainly looks like you had a top day there 
The weather can make or break a day like this but it looks like it made yours... who ever took the pictures know's their way around a camera to
Hmmm what better excuse now for a nice new set of 18's keeping these scrubbed one's for your next track day
Si
The weather can make or break a day like this but it looks like it made yours... who ever took the pictures know's their way around a camera to
Hmmm what better excuse now for a nice new set of 18's keeping these scrubbed one's for your next track day
Si
06 October 2005, 11:17 AM
#5
simon
How did i know that you were be lurking around here soon
Guess what? I am coming your way on saturday to get those seats !!
mmmm. close to wales though !!
(and for £1.50 I get a sticker... you are the last of the big spenders aren't you )
Good idea of the 18" are you on commission or what ?
How did i know that you were be lurking around here soon
Guess what? I am coming your way on saturday to get those seats !!
mmmm. close to wales though !!
(and for £1.50 I get a sticker
... you are the last of the big spenders aren't you )Good idea of the 18" are you on commission or what ?
06 October 2005, 11:49 AM
#6
Originally Posted by SwissTony
simon
How did i know that you were be lurking around here soon
How did i know that you were be lurking around here soon
So your getting those posh seats !! good on you
We are all heading off toward to Pod on Saturday via API to pick Simbs car up, then Wellingbourgh (spelling?) for the night so we are on the doorstep on Sunday morning
all being well I'll see you on Sunday with the new seats fitted, that was quick work by the way !!!!!
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06 October 2005, 11:59 AM
#8
See I knew it, the day I venture into wales you bugger off up north
(worried are you??)
Actully going to meet the guy half way as my passport is expired (no severn bridge for me boyo) and swap the seats over. But at blinking 7 a.m !!
anyway should give me time to get back and get the sti lights in.
You seem to be making a weekend of it. I take it you are coming up in the red blobeye ?
I am coming up in convoy ( 10/4 Big Bear, theres a smokey on your tail )
with V5 man and rest of crew.
Are you going to be on a stand or just milling around somewhere advising people on how to spend their money ???
(worried are you??)
Actully going to meet the guy half way as my passport is expired (no severn bridge for me boyo
) and swap the seats over. But at blinking 7 a.m !!anyway should give me time to get back and get the sti lights in.
You seem to be making a weekend of it. I take it you are coming up in the red blobeye ?
I am coming up in convoy ( 10/4 Big Bear, theres a smokey on your tail
)with V5 man and rest of crew.
Are you going to be on a stand or just milling around somewhere advising people on how to spend their money ???
06 October 2005, 12:13 PM
#9
Yes Tony out for the full weekend here Northhampton via Warwick.... and I'll be with Kev in his red bugeye, we will all be on the stand also so I'll come and advise you on what gauges to get next Plenty of black gunk when you drop the rears back in to keep that water out mind
Plenty of black gunk when you drop the rears back in to keep that water out mind
06 October 2005, 08:24 PM
#11
Originally Posted by v5 man
Cooooool
Nice helmet too Chris
How`d you find quarry corner then? Its deceptive isn`t it
Btw, all the best drivers crash on that corner...............ask Mitsibushi`s Galli
Nice helmet too Chris
How`d you find quarry corner then? Its deceptive isn`t it
Btw, all the best drivers crash on that corner...............ask Mitsibushi`s Galli
), the picture I painted of the day, with the noise, smells and sights and what do you pick up on ???My bleeding helmet !!!
Just because it is yours
You mott
yeah quarry was tricky, but I found it ok and didnt spin out, not even close to it. Not like someone I can mention
06 October 2005, 11:51 PM
#12
Originally Posted by SwissTony
Early start but what a cracking day. Luckily changed the backbox the night before to get below the noise test and passed (thank you mr Palmer)
(thank you mr Palmer)
Course it did!!!!!!!! Der!!!!!!
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