Motors My First Trackday (Brands, aug 13th) + Britcar

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  1. AlexB

    AlexB Web Nerd and WC Addict

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    Hello all,

    My wife bought me a novice trackday for my birthday, and a kind bloke on Pistonheads gave me his spare Britcar tickets too - so we went down to kent to make a weekend of it.

    Britcar @ Brands

    http://www.dorkish.com/index.php?a=albums/Motorsport And Shows/2007/Brands Britcar

    My Trackday @ Brands

    http://www.dorkish.com/index.php?a=albums/Motorsport And Shows/2007/Brands Trackday

    Awesome.

    I am actually really impressed with how my car did on track. I thought I'd be getting passed loads by the more serious metal, especially as I only have the weenie 118bhp engine. In reality though, only about 5 of the 32 cars passed me, these were a mad Skyline GTR, a AMG of some sort which sounded like a plane, a caterham, and I cant remember anything else, although I'm sure there was a couple of others.
    I managed to keep up, and take loads of cars that I thought I'd have no chance against, Imprezas, Porsche 911's, BMW M3's, etc. Only downside to my car was the lack of poke on the straights, the corners were where i was making all my speed up, not having to break going into Surtees, and being able to get back on the power really early in just about every corner.
    Only small bit of worry I had was taking Paddock Hill Bend a bit hot, and having a bit of a sideways moment, but the Elise is so easy to drive it was corrected without any real issue.

    Also very impressed with how well Nicky coped as a passenger. Excellent job at looking in the mirrors and seemed to be enjoying it too!

    Excellent fun, can't wait for the next one!

    Couple of Trackday Pics:
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    Couple of Britcar Shots:
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    -al.
     
    AlexB, 14 Aug 2007
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  2. lex90

    lex90 Minimodder

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    Do they give you a car on the track day? Or was that your own?
     
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  3. Krikkit

    Krikkit All glory to the hypnotoad! Super Moderator

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    The elise is his own, spangly toy... :p

    Looks like fun, worth the effort?
     
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  4. AlexB

    AlexB Web Nerd and WC Addict

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    Definatley. Going to book another soon!!
    And yep, the elise is one of my toys.. ;)
     
    AlexB, 15 Aug 2007
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  5. NiHiLiST

    NiHiLiST New-born car whore

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    Sounds like you had a great time :D I want to do this myself when my car has a bit more oomph!
     
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  6. Tim S

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    Rockin - I keep missing out on track day opportunities with various manufacturers. :(
     
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  7. Leeum

    Leeum What's a Dremel?

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    Impressive pics! Looks like it was a great day :)
     
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